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    Sidewalk Cafe

    4.5 (154 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, American
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Till W.

    Sidewalk Cafe is such a fitting name for this restaurant! There is a ramp if you have a stroller or wheelchair, or you can just use the steps to do a small climb up to the restaurant from the sidewalk. I've only ever had breakfast here and I'm never disappointed. This time I ordered the vegetarian breakfast burrito. They always halved them, which is so esthetically pleasing to me because they make clean cuts. They also have lunch entrees that sound very delicious. Along a wall is a cooler with craft beer and other drink options. I like that my voice slightly echoes in here when I sit inside. It almost makes me want to start singing, which I didn't. I'm sure there've been interesting conversations in here, but the staff minds their own business and diligently works. The cashiers here are always so friendly.

    Burrito with avocado added
    Nallely G.

    One of the most delicious breakfast burritos I have tried on the central coast. The salsa was bright and fresh while the contents of the burritos were nice and hot. Sometimes they can be on the dry side but it was not the case here! My husband enjoyed the seafood sandwich. The bread was nice and toasted. The customer service was excellent - very friendly and helpful staff. It was so nice and refreshing sitting outside with a wonderful view. We will be back!

    a plate of french toast with powdered sugar and orange slices
    madeeha k.

    Loved the food here, I got the breakfast burrito and French toast and they were both really good. I liked this cafe better than some of the bigger ones in the area, and I felt they had a lot of fresh veggies and fruit. The staff was also nice and there were a few indoor seats, but more outdoor seating available.

    Fireburger sooooo good
    Amanda A.

    Fireburger is incredible! Staff friendly. Ambiance isn't like fancy but overall great. Would recommend and will return!

    Veggie sandwich add Turkey!
    Cindy M.

    Food is fantastic! Nice patio to sit and enjoy the weather. Kind staff with good recommendations!

    Alex H.

    Great lunch spot for a nice stroll down Arroyo Grande. Chicken honey mustard wrap (8.5/10): good amount of chicken and fresh lettuce with a delicious honey mustard sauce! Very refreshing on a hot summer day! Hot pastrami NY sandwich (8/10): A solid pastrami sandwich with well seasoned pastrami and hefty portion of lettuce. Comes with fries. Can't go wrong with this! Went around lunchtime so food took a bit long to come out but the tables outside (w/ sun umbrellas) were perfect to people watch while waiting :)

    So good! I wanted a breakfast burrito and this place was absolutely phenomenal! It's hard to find a table, but I understand all the seating is outside! Coming back to try other options on the menu!

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    Ted F.

    Very tasty food! I had a difficult time choosing what to eat as the menu has a variety of options from salads and wraps to burgers and sandwiches. I finally decided to try the tri-tip sandwich with fries. It was sliced thin and juicy, almost like a roast beef sandwich (I thought it'd be good with au-jus to dip) and a sweet bar b que sauce. It also had a side of salsa. It was very tender and easy to eat. The fries seemed to almost have a batter on them as they were very crisp and seasoned well. I sat on the Patio as it was both a nice day and indoor seating is almost non-existent (hence the name Sidewalk Cafe). The Patio is cozy and utilizes umbrellas for shade. All of the servers and staff I encountered were friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back

    Breakfast burritos

    I love their chorizo egg burrito. They're friendly and helpful in anyway asked. The ambiance is not that great, but the food makes up for it.

    Andrew T.

    Great potions, fresh ingredients, friendly staff, amazing location and fair prices. Great place to stop

    Potato burrito and egg hamburger

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    The friendly service, delicious food quality, menu, and value all make the Sidewalk Cafe a spot we wish we had discovered sooner!

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    Great food and location. Owner is very sweet. Huge portions - come hungry! Nice outdoor seating area.

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    Very personal, worked with us for dietary needs and made 2 of the best salads we have had!

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    Love this place, all the items are really good and the folks are friendly, when people visit me from out of town we do lunch here

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    Beautiful location in Arroyo Grande while we were on vacation. Fresh food that was prepared quickly and tasted delicious.

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    Family-owned & operated
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