Sideboard Danville

Cozy, friendly atmosphere, friendly, courteous staff, good service, a local favorite, especially for breakfast. Limited dinner menu, but hard to choose among the delicious offerings. I had quesadillas with locally sourced salad greens and tomatoes.

Hello, I’ve been coming here many times and it has never disappointed me, which is why I wanted to share some feedback from today’s visit.I ordered the Thai salad and the steak sandwich with a side salad. The taste was great as usual; however, the lettuce was noticeably wilted, which was disappointing given the high standard I’m used to here.I just wanted to kindly point out that if the lettuce doesn’t look fresh, it may be better not to serve it. I truly enjoy your food and hope this helps maintain the quality you’re known for.

Lovely atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Heat lamps and umbrellas make the outdoors feel very cozy. Food was very good, however quite expensive. Fries were crisp and crunchy in the best of ways. Service was kind and helpful.

Wow! Great eclectic place to eat. We loved the beef entrees. I got the flat iron steak sandwich and it was perfectly cooked. Tons of fresh fries piled on top! Suggestions to SB would be ask if folks are first timers, because we were a little lost regarding silverware/water. Heaters in the outdoors could be turned up a bit more, it was Chilly 😬 Thank you for the complimentary pastry-perfectly fresh and yummy.

Folks are super friendly and nice. Sandwiches were superb. The bread wasn’t overly hard or soft. Just the right amount of toast. Drinks were in a huge cup. I couldn’t finish it. Parking nearby. All round nice place.

A waitress spilled ketchup all over me and my new white shoes. Then another waitress laughed at me and my ketchup shoes. I get accidents happen, but that laugh was so rude. I almost cried. All I got was a free drink coupon for compensation. Food was good but would not recommend this place because of the waitstaff…really don’t recommend.

What a great place! We went here for brunch with friends. My friend avoids gluten but she had good options in the menu. Same for vegetarians. Food was good for sure. Service was friendly and comparatively faster than other similar places. Loved the ambiance on weekend morning, it was busy and somewhat crowded yet very happy fun vibes made it a good experience.

One of the staff was very rude. He lowered our heater In a cold weather. While others had it in full. With that much attitude he doesn’t know how to serve people and provide good customer service. It’s mentionable that the lady working at front was extremely nice, just our experience was ruined by the other staff.

Love coming here and the fact they have so much seating inside and outside. Enjoyed their breakfast sandwich. I am a vanilla syrup person and was bummed they have no syrups at all but the mocha was yummy. The line to get to the cashier is probably the worst part about the place. It's so squished in the line and the door so that was frustrating to be constantly moving while trying to look at the menu. Enjoyed the pastry options!

This is the place we go when the family can't decide what to eat and we are all craving something a little different from each other. The menu is varied enought that we can always find something for everyone. Service is quick and the customer service is great.

I ordered the warm kale salad and wow--absolutely amazing! It even came with a soft-boiled egg, which was the perfect touch. We sat right next to the water fountain, and the sound of the water made the whole meal feel so relaxing and peaceful. I accidentally left my fanny pack in the bathroom, and when I went back to look for it, someone had kindly placed it just outside the door. It really made me feel like this is a safe neighborhood with genuinely kind people. Such a great experience all around!

Super cute spot with lots of seating but it does get popular so you can expect a wait! There is no designated parking and you can't park in the plaza across the seat. You order at the front then find a seat. Everything is self serve, from utensils to water. The menu is delicious--I haven't gotten anything I didn't enjoy!

Always amazing! Year after year! This is why this is Edward Burns favorite place to go when he's visiting family. Love the warm ambience Sideboard brings. Food is consistently delicious. Service is always great!

I'm really bummed about this particular review. I am so on the fence that I do think I will revisit them a couple of more times to get a more consistent review. I was here today having lunch with my friends. It's interesting because while it does look like a place that you would go in and sit down and have your order taken by a server, it is not that kind of setup. I stood in line for about 7 minutes while one register person took everyone's orders. When I went to order decaf coffee I was told that they do not have drip coffee and forced to purchase an Americano that was decaf as ot was my only option. I ordered the decaf Americano, gazpacho soup and the bahn mi salad. Everything was more of a get-up-and-get it yourself. Kind of vibe with the exception of when they bring you your food and beverage. So basically, if you want any water or utensils or condiments, you have to get-up-and-get them yourself. For some reason, the the gazpacho did not taste good to me at all, as it was heavy on the taste of vinegar and very sour. The decaf Americano was just that nothing special. The Bahn mi salad originally came out as a sandwich and the server realized they had made a mistake. No problem, I get it mistakes happen. I will say that the server and the service was 5 stars. Unfortunately, I felt that the food was at best a 3 star. Unfortunately, I feel as though the only thing that was 5 stars was the service. The rating I felt it deserved during this experience was a 2.5 but gave them 3 stars. I may come back to give them another try, but not anytime soon. I think I was looking more for a restaurant type of atmosphere, and that wasn't what I got. And when you mix that with the food experience, I felt they deserved at 2.5 I'm truly hoping for a better experience next time.

What a cozy meal spot! Parking takes a little attentiveness, so keep your eyes peeled. Be prepared to browse a menu when you wait in line to order, but the line moves quickly. The pastry case is an exercise in restraint, everything looks so fresh and picture perfect. The food is fresh and tasty, the avocado toast is so light and flavorful. Not a fan of the coffee bowls, it makes sipping on coffee a little difficult with such small tables. Prices are steep (expect $30 for food and drink for one) but the food is excellent and staff is friendly.

We stopped into Sideboard to look at desserts. They have a good variety of choices. I settled on the Carrot Cake which we've had before and really liked. The cake is moist and you can taste the spices and cinnamon. Though, this time the cream cheese frosting was a tad too sweet. Otherwise a great cake in my book.

I took a girlfriend here to celebrate her birthday over brunch. We shared the mac, #12 grilled chicken salad, and tater tots. I loved the mac- it was rich and decadent. The salad was perfect and I'd definitely get it again: lightly dressed with a generous amount of bleu cheese. However I would pass on the tots...smooth fried balls of bland mashed potatoes, basically. The oatmilk latte was average and served in a giant soup bowl without a handle which was not convenient, And my friend said the chai latte was watery. We wished there were flavored syrups instead of only simple syrup. Still loving Sideboard as a local cute and casual restaurant, but the items are definitely hit or miss so order wisely!

It's self service for your order I.e. order, find a table and the food will be brought to you. This was for lunch. We ordered a couple salads which were quite good! The drinks were good as well. It was a hot day and we were lucky to find a spot outside which had a little breeze.

We visited Sideboard for the first time in the early evening (5 pm ish) hours on a Monday. A few other tables were taken, but the patio area is so large we had lots of space to ourselves. We brought 2 dogs and a small baby and felt comfortable here due to the friendly staff and spacious patio, in addition to being out of the direct sun. We ordered at the counter and with some recommendations from the staff, got the special, a salad, and two drinks (house made lemonade & root beer). We thought the prices were super reasonable and the portions were generous. Everything tasted spectacular and we had a really lovely outing - our first post baby dinner out which was a very positive experience and makes us ready for more! We're already wondering when we can come back to Sideboard to try more food and enjoy the lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be back soon!

Drinks: 4.2 Service: 4.0 (order at counter, food/drinks brought to your table) Pastries: 4.0 Part 2 celebrating our friend's birthday. Finished brunch and our group is looking for coffee and pastries so we cross the street to Sideboard (literally on the side between other businesses). Walking you'll see the counter and blackboard menu, we wait our turn to order only to find out they're already out of certain drinks which was disappointing. Mark out the items sold out since your menu is on a blackboard written in chalk. So we get in our order, got a number, and found seating in the back (which was way larger than I expected). We got a carrot cake and blueberry cheesecake to share along with our drinks. My coffee was freshly pressed with grounds from Guatemala that had a nice smooth rich flavor and aroma. The pastries were good the cheesecake was not too dense but no flavor of blueberries until you ate the one fresh berry on top. The carrot cake had a nice texture with hints of cinnamon. A great hidden gem to have a nice snack and drinks. Apparently they also serve food and sandwiches; so there may be another visit next time we're in the area.

I had only ever been to the Lafayette location, so when I saw they had one in Danville (I don't walk around there too often!), I took my husband here for brunch. I'm glad we got there when we did because it filled up FAST! They have lots of out door seating with heaters spread throughout the area, as well as some indoor seating. The decor is super cute, the staff is very quick with your order, & the menu options are awesome! Be sure to grab your own silverware, napkins, water, & a to-go box (if needed) while inside, since it is all self serve. We ordered the tofu Banh mi sammie & the chilaquiles, along with a pineapple ginger agua fresca & a cappuccino. Everything had such amazing flavor! I loved how many vegan/vegetarian options they had too. It was hard to make a decision! We will definitely be coming back next time we're in the area!

Who knew this breakfast cafe served food and caters! Little less busy than their sister location in Lafayette which much more indoor/outdoor seating. Try the chicken and tator tots!

I really wanted to love the fried chicken sandwich. However, it was a huge disappointment. The chicken was unseasoned, dry, and over-fried. I can't say anything good about it except for the potato chips. The potato chips are tasty.

Cute and rustic interiors with cozy farmhouse charm. Service was quick, and we enjoyed the casual atmosphere. It is the type of place you can enjoy a leisurely meal with friends and not feel rushed to leave. We ordered the bacon and veggie scrambles with a side of potato au gratin. Food was good but a little richer than our usual taste. Overall a solid pick for a weekend brunch.

Hubby and I rewarded ourselves to Sideboard after our little 8mi bike ride on Iron Horse Trail. We followed GPS, but was a little "lost" when we didn't see the signage for "Sideboard" but noticed some tables with people seated on the porch. We figured this must be it, so we parked and walked to the little alleyway with tables around that led to the entrance on the left hand side. Found it! Menus are located right at the entrance. Gazed at the menu for a little bit before grabbing a table and hubby went inside to order at the counter. This is not a server type of establishment, but they help bus your table afterwards. Utensils, water, napkins, straws are all located on the left back wall or inside near the counter (I believe that's what the server said). Restrooms are in the back at the end of the alley walkway. -Raspberry Lemonade (5/5): Flavorful with a perfect balance of tart and sweetness -Pineapple Ginger Agua Fresca (3.5/5): Lighter side of flavor, no ginger taste whatsoever, but refreshing -Roasted Pink and Gold Beet Salad (3.5/5): Loved the plating with a big chunk of Point Reyes Blue Cheese on top. Citrus vinaigrette was pretty bland and we definitely needed more to coat our greens. The beets were perfect, but the grapefruit threw off the flavor profile of the dish, so we ate them separately. Would have been fantastic with candied walnuts/pecans. -BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich (5/5): Almost drowned in BBQ sauce and loaded with more pulled pork than we could eat, this was perfect with the slaw and crispy fries. Many options on the menu, so I plan on coming back to try other items. Would definitely recommend you try SB!

I came here for lunch with my hubby a week ago and fell in love with the place. The ambiance is just too cute. The place looks like a small cottage and the interiors is like a small casual cafe. There are many tables that are for self seating. It's got coffee shops vibes where you can sit relax, enjoy a drink and bite while reading a book or doing some work. Orders are taken at the counter. There is a good selection of breakfast items, sandwiches as well as pastries, snacks. There are coffees, teas, beers, wines and some mixed drinks to choose from. We got the pulled pork sandwich which was good. The pulled pork was cooked well and the flavor was great. The overall balance was good with a bit of cole slaw and good bread. We had a side of fries which was fine but nothing spectacular about the fries. I ended up getting a mimosa too which was delicious. The exterior had a lot of seating along the sides and back patio. They are all shaded and comfy with some heat lamps on cooler days. They provided blankets too which was a great touch. Though I didn't need it, the doggie treats were so cute and also another great touch. The outdoor seating ambiance was lovely too. It feels like you're in a backyard of a friends house and felt intimate and comfortable. Overall great experience and we'll be back again soon.

Great staff. The food was delicious and portions were hearty.Today was my first visit. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend. There' is a wide selection available. I can't wait to return and try some of the delicious baked goods.

Really good coffee! I love that they had a good milk selection. Even though i did not eat any food, it all looked delicious! Quick service too.

The food was very good and healthy - try the Breakfast Salad - fresh baby kale, poached eggs, bacon, crunchy bread crumbs, green goddess dressing, and parmesan cheese.... You won't regret it... The French Toast is great with banana berry syrup with maple whip cream.

I love the winter chicken enchiladas!! The sauce is my favorite. So happy they're back.

Absolutely adore this place. They have a versatile menu with kids options. This place is incredibly kid friendly with a kid sized toilet in the restroom! You order your food and then find a spot to sit so it's very casual. However, their food is delicious and isn't typical of the order-and-sit type of restaurant. They use fresh ingredients and have great sandwiches and salads. Their pastry case is filled with morning savory and sweet pastries, plus baked goods for the sweet tooth. Highly recommend!

Had the best time here with my family on a Saturday morning in March. We loved trying the different meals and baked goods. The most memorable items were the breakfast Mac n cheese and the English muffin! The staff were helpful and friendly, and I like that they have utensils and condiments available for self-serve. Their coffee and tea was hit or miss, my chai latte was surprisingly on the watery side and was more spicy than sweet. My boyfriend's mocha latte was just ok and arguably not worth the $7.50 they charge for it.

Wow! The food here was absolutely delicious. I had the French toast and my date had the Mac & Cheese. We got to share and man was it totally on point. As a matter of fact, I am going out on a limb here and declaring that I have never had French toast that good. My date's Mac & Cheese was very tasty as well. The service was impeccable. Everything was explained and suggestions were made. What more can one ask for when visiting for the 1st time. It was a bit noisy but the ambiance was very pleasant. As the Terminator once said, "I'll be back."

Though I have only been here once thus far, I wanna bet that everything off their menu is a hit! I couldn't decide what to order for my 1st experience as there were soooo many options that sounded so good -- I really wanted to order several, lol but I knew I wouldn't be able to eat them all at once. The Order: - Slow Roasted Pork Quesadilla *** Special and exceeded my expectations entirely *** I would order this again! It came with 4 large pieces of quesadilla all generously filled with slow roasted pork. The entire plate was filled with salad that was placed over the buried quesadilla. - Vampiro (their take on a Bloody Mary - it was of good size and wasn't bad) - Olive Oil Cake w/ Orange Zest (one of my first times having olive oil cake and it was delish! Not too sweet which I loved). - Snickerdoodle Cookie (soft and yummy) - Thai Chicken Salad (my ordered and said it was okay, but she was expecting it to be different) My first dine-in stay at Sideboard was a success! My mom was the who shared Sideboard with me one afternoon for lunch. It is a place that looks a little tucked away if you don't walk past it on the Main Street side, you could miss it. There is an alley walkway opening that is on the other street where it is even a bit harder to tell what is down that way, but it does lead to the outdoor space of the restaurant. There was a line when we arrived, many people standing to wait, standing to order, and parties of people seated at the tables both indoor and out. The wait to order didn't seem unbearable. You order and pay inside at the front. You will receive a number and you seat yourself - there are a couple shared areas where you'll be able to get self served water, utensils, and condiments such as their very wide array of hot sauces to select from. Seating: there are small tables for smaller parties or solo visitors and there are larger family style tables where it is like communal seating. There is a rule they have for those who come w/ laptops to keep their stay to a minimum if they are there during heightened business hours. This is to help keep the flow of customers who dine in, a spot to sit after ordering. Nice place to be on a nice day. I like the outdoor and indoor / outdoor dining they have. It feels like you're in someone's backyard or house, it is so homey here - you really kind of feel like you're part of the community or neighborhood when here. I would come back and suggest it to others looking for a good spot to checkout!

Sideboard is simply the best! My favorite spot to hang out with good friends and enjoy amazing conversations over their delicious food. Whether it's their incredible beignets or ranchero Benedict for breakfast, or the tuna sandwich with salad for lunch, everything is always fresh and flavorful. And you can't leave without trying their blueberry cheesecake -- it's the perfect sweet ending. Cozy atmosphere, great service, and consistently wonderful food make this one of my go-to places every time!

4 stars for the flavor of the food. Minus a star for the staff who just seem miserable! I don't know if it's just too early in the morning for some of them to work but man they never seem happy. So unfortunate! The food / pastries and coffee is to die for. Except, I will say it's a pretty expensive "mom and pop" type restaurant. Also, I'm not sure why they turn the screen around to ask for a tip when you have to get your own silverware, coffee etc. This is a pay at the counter restaurant / find your own seat. I personally only tip off service. ‍

We came here on a weekend evening and enjoyed our meal here. The atmosphere is casual with "vintage" plates, cups, tables, chairs. As my partner says, it's like they went to a thrift store and purchased one of everything, since most things are mix-matched. It was a hot day, and there was some AC in the restaurant, but since the doors are open, the air is sort of warm. I think this place (and the environment) could benefit from closing the door. Though there is an outdoor seating area that's also pretty nice. We ordered a steak sandwich, a tostada sandwich, an order of tater tots, and had a sour beer and watermelon mint juice. The food took a little long to come out, but the food was great when it came out. The tostada salad was very generous and the corn tostada was crispy and very good. The beans complimented the cheese and sauces well. My partner liked the steak sandwich at first and thought everything was fresh. But he said he got tired of the flavors of it, and felt like there could have been more sauce to it. The tater tots were not traditional tater tots. They are more like fried mashed potato balls. They were tasty, made with fresh ranch on the side. But I think that they could have posted photos of the dishes, especially when they are not typical of what the dish is. The ranch and ketchup were both fresh and tasted like it was made in house. Overall, we are happy we came here and would come back. We would probably order different things though since they have a huge menu.

this is such a good place to eat!!! the servers are so nice, and the food is awesome!! highly recomended!

Came here for lunch, which was a first bc I'm only ever here for breakfast. The corn pudding caught my eye and the gal said it was delicious. She was absolutely right. It was love at first bite delicious . It reminded me of a savory creme brulee/fresg soft tofu texture. Each had fresh corn kernels in it that I could stop eating while my friend watched me make Yoda sounds. The side salad was also a refreshing pale cleanse with a glass of watermelon cooler. I want to go back for some more next week. Highly recommend

Ordering is easy and they give you a number after you placed an order. Food is mediocre but decent. Portion is good and will definitely keep you full.

I come in here 90% of the time for their coffee, because they carry SightGlass. This rating is for the coffee and not the food. The food was OK.

Amazing food! I absolutely loved the house chai and how they served it in a bowl almost. The entire place is full of charm, especially if you take the time to poke around. I really enjoyed everything we ordered. You can tell this place is well managed because of how smoothly the place operates. We were there on a busy Saturday and it could have easily impacted the experience if the employees were not on top of it all. I'll certainly be back!

Stop, drop and just go here if you are needing some fuel. It was a Monday around 11:30am and it was packed! Luckily a table became open as soon as I paid at the register. This place is amazing with a group, you go up to the cashier pay and order your food individually. I wish more places allowed this option, makes it really easy! The place is just oozing that small town charm vibe. The breakfast sandwich was delicious, warm soft and all the ingredients just melted between the Acme brioche bun, you can't get anything better for under $20.00 especially with the high quality egg and ham. The breakfast champagne cocktail was refreshing and light. There is plenty of street parking and the service is super quick and friendly! There is seating in the back building as well next to the bathrooms, not just the front! Go explore and eat well friends!

I've been to this location so many times because of how close it is to home. Food and staff and is always great and accommodating! the only thing is, it is ALWAYS busy and you will often find a line outside. you order at the front first before choosing a table, so it can be a bit challenging for larger parties, but there is outdoor seating provided as well. whatever you do, get their coffee cake to go!!

Great food. Liked everything for the most part. Not a big fan of chicken pot pie. I'd skip it from not on. The bread part was good but that's it. Carnitas eggs Benedict is great! Thank you for putting cilantro on the side and not chopped inside. Crostini gravlox are yummy. Breakfast pudding is AMAZING!

The honey and I seem to be spending quite a bit of time in downtown Danville recently and this past weekend the honey decided we should try out Sideboard. The space does not look that big from the outside, but in reality is two large buildings with seating that spills out of the french doors of one and takes up the entire open patio in between. After walking inside I ordered a carnitas benedict and a New Orleans style iced coffee for the honey and fries (with homemade ketchup), lemonade, brussels sprouts and a chocolate pot of creme to share. The service was friendly and although the food took a bit to come out (it was very busy), I loved everything we ordered. My freshly made lemonade was amazing and the fries were crispy and delicious. The pot of creme (essentially chocolate mousse) was sweet without being overpowering and the brussels sprouts were just a perfect side for the honey. All in all we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be returning to Sideboard in the future!

This was my second time going to sideboard. The first time was actually for a first date, so I was a bit too "distracted" to take pictures or put time into a review. A few of my friends highly recommended giving sideboard a second chance. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they serve both menus all day. I particularly love this because they have brussel sprouts I know... I'm probably the only person that eats brussel sprouts for breakfast. I decided to go with brussel sprouts, chicken wings and the hot chocolate (with espresso). It was perfect I'm actually super excited to go back and try more items from their menu (with the brussel sprouts of course). Thank you sideboard for a pleasant breakfast experience

We ordered the breakfast Mac, breakfast burger, gravlox crostini, and Plato Mexicano. They were all great. It's a casual cafe ambience and we didn't have to wait long.

I came in for brunch this weekend with my favorite four legged friend. I ordered the chilaquiles and a mimosa. While the line to order was a bit long, the food came out really quickly. This is a classic spot in Danville and is full of dog lovers. I wish they had a drinks only line. I wanted another mimosa but didn't want to wait in line again.

this is my favorite quick lunch place, as it's all self serve! you place an order when you walk in, and take a seat while you wait for your food! the food is amazing and the service is fast. i may be biased, but i always get their chicken salad (no pomegranate) + their french fries. They go a little light on the dressing, so definitely ask for extra!

Amazing BIG salads! So yummy!!! They have a beautiful outdoor patio with heat lamps and blankets. Also delicious cucumber infused water. The service was great. Thoroughly enjoyed myself with my mom.

Decent food but SUPER pricey for the quality of food that they're giving out. Nothing to note on service since you basically do everything yourself after ordering (seat, get utensils, fill water, etc.) Food (6/10) - I got the #12 Chicken Salad. I think taste profile-wise, it was decent. There was a nice mix of acidic from the vinegarette and the salad was very fresh. I think the grilled chicken breast had this old taste to it. It was a bit tough and dry. THe bacon was pretty much the same. It was tough and not that appetizing overall. The blue cheese is an acquired taste. It coats your whole mouth and is a pretty strong flavor so I would not recommend this unless you enjoy the taste of blue cheese. If you do like it though, then this might be a good option for you! I think my favorite thing was definitely the raspberry lemonade. It had a really nice sweetness (I'm pretty sure it was raspberry simple syrup) and went good with the meal. Super refreshing too! Service (6/10) - The line is pretty long, considering the waiter doesn't really have much to do. They basically take your order and then make you seat yourself. It was kind of confusing because they also didn't really give you instructions? They just give you the sign and you basically seat yourself. No other service either. They bring out your food without utensils... Overall, not bad dining but I think there are 100% better brunch spots.

Food is amazing, Venue is adorable . Has live music on certain nights. Applause to the owner which was over seeing restaurant during the dinner hour. Have to eat there.

We came here on Saturday morning around 9am. It wasn't too crowded, but by the time we left it was pretty full. This is an order at the counter first, seat yourself, and get your own utensils type of establishment. They do give you a number and bring your order to the table. It did take awhile for our orders to come out though. It was a cold and rainy morning so I decided to try their famous hot cocoa. It was okay in my opinion...could've been thicker and hotter. I also tried their English muffin, but wasn't blown away by it - maybe because I was comparing it to Model Bakery's English muffin which is delicious. I thought the mixed berry jam was too sweet. I ended up just spreading some butter on it with a drizzle of honey. The butter would've been better whipped.

What a great place! We went here for brunch with friends. My friend avoids gluten but she had good options in the menu. Same for vegetarians. Food was good for sure. Service was friendly and comparatively faster than other similar places. Loved the ambiance on weekend morning, it was busy and somewhat crowded yet very happy fun vibes made it a good experience.

Went for brunch on a Sunday. Great ambience and awesome food Service was also very nice.

scrambled eggs and coffee is $20. It came without any sides! They don't refill coffee even.Waiters only bring the dish to your table you have to pick up your spoon, napkins... Food tastes fresh though.