This business has a practice of fraudulently inflating the tip amount that is written on receipts when a credit card is used. A charge of $18.50 turned into a charge of $22.50 on a credit card report, even though the authorized amount was $18.50. A server or servers have made it an ongoing practice to steal from their customers. The management of Sideways has been notified repeatedly of the issue (which has happened several times), and they are both unresponsible and hostile. read more

Sideways - A fraudulently altered charge by the staff of Sideways, who have done this repeatedly. It is stealing from customers. - Dive Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

One night a few weeks ago, I went to Sideways bar to just zone out and have a few beers. I paid with my credit card but tipped in cash like I usually do. When my total was updated, it said I tipped $10. I was a bit confused but without proof and possible user error I didn't really do anything. If they did steal the $10 from me they needed it more than i do. I went back the other night and it was a different bartender. I was on guard though so I took a pic of my receipt and sure enough, this bartender changed the tip from $4 to $8. I could almost understand this behavior if I was a non tipper, but I had 2 beers and sat at the bar. And still tipped $4. Thats plenty. If you go to this bar beware. read more

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Fun bartenders. Friendly local crowd. Good not great bathrooms. Good parking. They don't do it all the time but many mornings they COOK breakfast for the customers. read more

My new local "watering hole". It was late so didn't have a chance to try the food...but they say it's amazing! The service I received was 2nd to none!!! And, of course it was a great ambiance for a cold rainy socal night. read more

Just adding more start to the business. It's a dive bar a tad sideways but it works . From time to time you might get some cowboy bar frights and funny drunk people read more

Went to this bar for the first time while I was in town for work, and had an amazing experience because of Missy the bartender. Definitely a place to go if your in town and hopefully your lucky enough to have her as a bartender. read more

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Where do you start with this one, besides the female owner this place is a gem ;). The BEST dive bar in town, great prices and stiff drinks. The bartenders are great!! If you stick around long enough you will get fed and see the owner do his favorite dance! Whooooo read more

very friendly atmosphere and awesome bartenders. I also like the games..shuffleboard and such.

I stopped in because of all the reviews saying "only come here if you like filthy dive bars and bartenders with bad attitudes". Jokes in them in into that stuff! Strong pour, big shots, and cheap beers. I dont know what these babies are complaining about, but if you're the type that likes to drink and can handle their own, this place is worth the stop. Pool table, table tennis, and shuffleboard. What more could you really ask for? read more

If you are looking for stiff drinks, cold beer, entertaining regulars, and mediocre conversation.... You have found it ;) PS bonus points for there being two bomb-diggity taco shops within close stumbling distance... One of which will deliver to the bar. Hmmm...Now I need a rolled taco.... read more

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good local bar. robert is great. GIVE HIM MORE SHIFTS. he provides great service. he's funny, competent, sense of humor, dances great. would be great to see him there more. thank you. read more

Chill little dive bar Great drink prices NFL ticket Free pool on Mondays Sweet bartenders read more

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Stacey was the most obnoxious bartender I've ever seen. I've been here several times and have never witnessed such a belligerent and crazy bartender. She was arguing with a customer about a bill and went on to say he is a continued problem. If that was the case limit this repeated customer to one or two drinks then send them on their way. Don't raise your voice, curse, and keep everyone else from having a good time. read more

been coming to this bar for a while and lots of complaints from others that they charge other people's drinks on the wrong peoples tabs! So let me sum it up! I always pay cash there I've used my card on several occasions but the most I've put on my tab/card was 7 dollars! A few weeks ago I noticed a 61$ charge on my card. Mind you I don't even drink I go to hang with some family member. I had my bank investigate the charge and it came back deemed in my favor, now let's fast forward to last week me and my bf pulled up there and we were immediately approached by the owner Debbi who completely embarrassed us by pulling up the notice bank sent her and immediately she accused of fraud, this owner is so unprofessional she began to send out mass text messages to staff members in a group chat saying that if we come to bar we are only allowed cash. Fast forward a week later we go to bar and me and my bf walked in and now the owners husband Dennis confronts us yet again publicly humiliated us over 61$ when we've spent so much money there. He began to tell us in front of other customers that our cards were no good there and we thought we were slick with the scam we pulled! At this point I'm like what's up with the unprofessionalism? I proceeded to go outside and ask the owner Debbi for a moment of her time privately . I told her that the way she handling the sitUstinov very unprofessional and that I felt like we were being attacked every time we come in now and that's it's not right to smud peoples names! She began to yell at me and point her finger in my face! I told her to get her finger out my face and to act professionally but what can you exp when the owners are drunk too??? I normally wouldn't care or make a stink but they have racially profiled us at this place because we are an interracial couple. I've actually helped behind the bar cleaning and washing dishes to help them out before and I've never asked them for nothin! Dennis also came out and started yelling at me saying because of me they now have lost points for their business I told them ain't no way this has never happened before because literally customers there have complained about being overcharge! the bartender even said it happens all the time! I'll tell you this if I don't drink and there's no way my bf going to drink 11 drinks that fast That tab was bs! the owners didn't handle this situation with integrity by sending out group texts and telling others at the bar that we scammed them for 61$ lol that's funny to me! If I could give 0 stars I would! read more

Meth.. not even once unless your a regular at Sideways Bar that is. The clientele at this Jewel of El Cajon consists mainly of strung-out meth users, failed rehab junkies, and wife beaters. read more

Good bar, good atmosphere, don't drink and drive. I've heard stories about cops sitting around wait to pull someone over.

Been to this bar regularly the past few weeks. Great overall. Robert especially is great. Provides great service. Would love to see him more there (was the first time I saw him bartend). Please give him more nights! Will be there more often! read more

Pretty chill kick back place. Love the bartenders and the regulars!! U should go check it out read more

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Best bar El Cajon!!!! Missy is also the best bartender here!!!!! All the regulars are hella cool and welcoming!!!!

The bartender Robby is the shit, keep up the good work. From your friend in parker az

Been a couple years since I've been but the last 3 times have brought me back Julia Rose is one of the best bartenders in town thanks for making a new patron welcome! read more

A great little hole in the wall dive bar. For anyone new looking for a place to unwind after work, this is the place. Country music is always playing, the drinks are great and most of the bartenders (the ones that have been working there for a while) are very welcoming and sweet. read more

Dirty old smelly bar. You can smell the mold when you walk in. I will never return and I will not recommend anyone!

Went there one time with my girl. Very laid back shot some pool drank some beers n that was it . Nice place to go just to get out.

Great place to stop in for a drink. What makes this place great is the atmosphere. As a visitor I felt like a regular once I stepped in the door. The service was great and friendly. Prices are pretty low for the quality beer your getting. Stop in for a game or just hang out with some great folks! read more

Firstly got all the right criteria!!!! Cold cold bud draft great wifi friendly customers and great bar lady Tiffany! Nice vibe here too!

Love the bar, great bartenders, good drinks, good price. Atmosphere is pretty laid back, and the regulars are cool. Bartender little Terri is great read more

Came into this dirty establishment on Thursday to witness 2 employees and a customer yell at a disabled handicapped person to get out the bar. When i asked the owner why said person was not allowed in the bar he said it was because "he's always asking for water." When I told them to stop yelling at him Mike one of the bartenders who was there to drink proceeded to yell at him. Mike was a pissed off bitch that someone stood up for the disabled guy in the wheelchair. I asked the guy in the wheelchair to follow me outside because I know him. The guy in the wheelchair who is also very disabled followed me outside the door when mike proceeded to say "if you wont get the fuck out ill make you get out" and tried pushing the disabled guy out into the sidewalk when he was already outside the bar. Cindy the ugly bartender defended mikes actions and when i asked who's going to call the police to make a report that a handicapped person with special needs got assaulted in the bar she looked more stupid than she already does. After talking to several people about these events they all said that that place is weird and racist. Explains a lot. This place need shut down asap!!!! read more

dont go here unless you're really desperate or like rude people and dirty surroundings. it lives up to the stereotypes of its area. its cheap though, so if you're popping in to pound some drinks and leave, i guess youre good. read more