Sidewalk Cafe
Richmond, VA 23220-4527
Phone: (804) 358-0645
- Price:
- $
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- Hours:
- Daily 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Sidewalk Cafe – by Kristine Forrest
The Scene
Think college dorm-turned-neighborhood bar. Sidewalk Cafe is a scaled-down cubbyhole where the locals know the bartenders, the bartenders know the locals, and everyone else secretly wishes they could get a better grasp on the insider action. Booths and bar seats are prime real estate here; they fill up quickly on weekend nights and during lunchtime rush hours. Why the popularity? Perhaps it's the edgy attitude, or its oh-so-Richmondy neighborhood appeal.
The Food
With a menu as diverse as this one, it would stand to reason that quality gets sacrificed. Not true. In fact, the quesadillas fare better than at most Mexican restaurants--they're big, thick and cheesy enough to exhaust the jaws. If cheese doesn't please, check out the seafood, pasta or sandwiches. Service is friendly and fast.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkSidewalk offers a small wine list, as well as a huge selection of domestic and imported beers.
When to GoA full brunch menu is available 11am to 2:30pm on Saturdays and 9:30am to 2:30pm on Sundays.
User Reviews for Sidewalk Cafe
04/12/2008 Posted by YMEM
I went to Sidewalk to drink, and the atmosphere is pretty typical of a Fan bar - dark and narrow - but it wasn't crowded and the patio was available on a warm Friday night. Unfortunately, we felt like we couldn't order shots because every time we did, our waitress asked if she could take one with us (not if we could buy her one), but then subsequently put it on our bill if we didn't say no (I guess an akward "sure," followed by an are-you-serious-type laugh means "please let us buy you a drink" to some people). So from that point on, although we wanted to order more drinks, we did not because we feared we'd also have to pay for the waitstaff to drink. Additionally, she didn't want to wait on you unless it involved taking shots on your tab (it took about 20 minutes to get a check, but about 3 to get those shots!), and she slurred whenever she spoke. I think we now know why it was the only fan bar not crowded on a Friday night.
03/01/2008 Posted by wiebeljm
Horrible Serivice. That's all I have to say about the place. I walked in there about 1:15 in the AM. I wasn't there for food, I was there to order drinks. They were happy to take my drink order, but letting me drink it was another story. They gave me about a minute to drink it, and of course I didn't finish it by then. The waitress promptly grabbed the drink out of my hand and took it away and dumped it. I protested, but the waitress would have none of it. This was rediculous. If they had to close the bar I understand, don't serve me. But they decided to sell me a drink. If you're going to do that than at least just refuse to sell to me. The bastard's sold me a drink, and then didn't let me drink it. Screw the Sidewalk Cafe in Richmond, VA. There's plenty of other places to eat and drink in the Fan of Richmond. Sidewalk is only for the stuck-up and retarded crowd. NICE SERVICE SIDEWALK CAFE. I MAKE IT MY GOAL TO STEER CUSTOMERS AWAY FROM YOUR BUSINESS. I would use a profanity, but then my comment wouldn't be posted on this site. %$*@ OFF Sidewalk Cafe. I counted on you and you DID NOT deliver.
Pros: none
Cons: Horrible service
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