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    Sunny Side Kitchen

    4.8 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
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    Outdoor seating

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    Grilled cheese with tomato soup combo
    Sondra W.

    I just started working in Escondido and finally tried Sunny Side Kitchen. Honestly, the food feels like a hug. the grilled cheese and tomato soup combo was delicious and made my day. It's a local family-owned spot and I got to meet the owner, Bob, who was so nice. The whole staff is sweet and you can really tell they put a lot of love into the place. I'll definitely be back!

    Crystal F.

    The grilled sandwiches here are good, but kinda pricey for what you get. I ordered the wake up Escondido full sandwich. It tasted great but it was lacking filling, not much chicken and more sauce than anything. It was almost $20 for this breakfast panini that came with a small side of fruit. I also tried their strawberry lemonade and strawberry salad. Very tasty as well. Service was okay, this place is tiny and it was starting to become packed with the lunch time crowd, so we asked for our order to go. I may give them another try if I am in the area.

    Tea J.

    Cute spot . You can sit inside or outside Great food & great customer service . This is like my 3rd time at this spot & if I lived in the area I would probably would come once a week .

    AVOCADO, EGG, AND CHEESE on gluten free bread
    Hadley H.

    Worth the hype!!! Everything is so fresh, the bread is phenomenal, the eggs are perfectly cooked. Chefs kiss for "the works" breakfast panini. The staff is also so sweet and it's just a cute local vibe. 100% would go again!

    Pesto Chicken Panini with Orzo Salad
    Aileen P.

    Looking for good coffee? Check. Looking for delicious paninis with gluten free options. Check. Looking for super friendly people? Check. There's a reason that Sunny Side Kitchen is consistently one of the best restaurants - they never disappoint! I highly suggest giving the Tuscan chicken panini on sourdough a try. That with the orzo salad on the side and you'll have no regrets.

    PESTO CHICKEN PANINI, chicken was shredded & a little tough to chew
    Mix B.

    Sandwiches were pricey, $20 for whole, $10 for half (a slice of bread). Meatloaf was crumbled pieces & sparcely dispersed in sandwich instead of a slice of meatloaf. Pesto chicken panini was shredded, tough & not alot of it, little on the greasy side. A small sauce cup size fruit salad & deli pickle slice also included. Cute place, small inside, few tables outside, maybe breakfast options better? 2 whole sandwiches, no drinks, $40

    Catrina R.

    This place made Yelp's best places list and in summation it's easy to see why: everything is simple but done well. We had two of their breakfast paninis. The works and the good day sunshine. The real star of both of these were the bread and the cheese they melted on top of it. Everything else alone was good but together it was done really well. This isn't a fancy place. It's your go-to for a tasty breakfast sandwich and a coffee. It's where you stop by with a coworker during lunch. It's where you swing by to grab your mom some food on your way to visit (and when you walk in everyone recognizes you and tells you to tell her 'hi'). This is a local joint - and for the record we aren't from around here we just stopped on our way during our travels. But the entire time the service was friendly and fast and everyone said hello to the locals. All in all solid. Wish there were more places like this. Ps we went during the middle of the day so there wasn't a big wait but there are 5 tables inside and probably three outside so I can foresee it getting busy during weekends. Plenty of street parking and a lot across the way.

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    5 months ago

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    THanks Dylan

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    Thanks Rama!

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    Thanks for trying us out.

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    7 days ago

    Great little spot, food wash fantastic. Escondido panini and quiche. Well worth the stop by and eat.

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    thanks Keith!

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    22 days ago

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    Such a great review Sondra! Thanks!

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    5 days ago

    What a wonderful place. The owners were awesome. The food was very good and well priced.

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    Thank you very much Sherri! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Yahoo! Love this review Leslie!

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    Thanks Steve! You should definitely try a Tuesday through Thursday

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    Thanks Sandra! We love our sourdough too!

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    Thank you SO much!

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    Thanks Tea!

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    yay Hadley! Thanks!

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    Wow Aileen! Thank you so much!

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    2 months ago

    Very yummy and very friendly. We had the breakfast panini and will go back. Highly recommend.

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    Yahoo! Thanks so much! We appreciate you.

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    we appreciate you Rosanna!

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    Not a good fit for you it appears but thanks for trying us out.

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    Thank you Catrina!

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    Thank you!

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    Thank you Christie!

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    Kate C.

    Cyndi, it is so satisfying to read your comments. You get us!

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    Thank you Saleen!

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    We are so glad you found us!

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    Great! Thanks Lyn.

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    Thanks Monica! Great to have you in.

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    Sorry you were disappointed.

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    Thanks, Laurel!

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    Kate C.

    True, veggies aren't all that filling. Thanks for visiting!

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    Thank you Lingling! This is so nice!

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    Thank you Anne! Great having you!

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    1 year ago

    This is my first time dining here. My panini was delicious! I love supporting small, local businesses. What a gem in Escondido.

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    we are so glad you came in! thanks!

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    thank you Gabe!

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    2 months ago

    Best paninis ever! Such good food and service. Definitely recommend, such a chill vibe.

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    Yay! We appreciate you Aian!

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    Thank you Amy! So glad you came in.

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    Do they offer any egg free and nut free bread? My kiddos have egg and nut allergies, that's why I've hesitated to visit.

    The sourdough bread is vegan. No eggs and no nuts. The gluten free bread has eggs and nuts both

    What are the safety guidelines that are being followed is there our aide seating areas? Are masks required?

    Staff wears masks. Customers are required to wear masks. Currently only takeout and delivery is available.

    Thanks, BobC, but I don't have a smart phone so I have no way to use a Yelp app :( No free cookie for me?

    Of course you get a free cookie! Just let the cashier know you can't check in while at the restaurant.

    How do I do a Yelp check-in to get the free cookie with my meal?

    Just show the cashier that you've pressed the "check in" button on your Yelp app and that's it!

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