Sidewalk Bar & Restaurant
(Now Closed)Café, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
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Geoffroy BablonFebruary 24, 2014They used to have five burgers with crazy names. They've since simplified it down to just "the Sidewalk Burger", but you can still pick your own adventure with additional toppings. Great fries too.
Service is pretty consistently negligent at best, but it's worth it for the delicious food and cocktails, great happy hour, stellar music, free wifi, fabulous open mic Mondays… the list goes on.
DoubleDeuceFebruary 22, 2019This place is a jack of all trades with a poorly-lit bar, a well-lit bar, outdoor seating and live music every day in the back room. And sadly, they're closing soon, so stop on in before they close!
Social News NetworkNovember 27, 2013This place is the best of both worlds. Great brunch menu, fantastic dinner menu (burgers are spectacular) and for those over 21, the most SENSATIONAL spiked milkshakes are out of this world!
Gianna SalvatoFebruary 13, 2016Super cute cafe with delicious food. I got the hummus with chicken and pita bread :) Will definitely be back here!
- Nate BeattyAugust 24, 2015The price is right at Happy Hour with $3 and $4 drink specials. Service is awesome and really friendly. As the name suggests, sit on the sidewalk.
Vivienne GucwaAugust 24, 2014Their spiked milkshakes are great!! Get the pumpkin milkshake - it's Molly's Pumpkin Liqueur with vanilla ice cream. Perfect.
Always amazing. My old band played here several times and this was my first time doing the Monday open mic. If you check in on foursquare you get a free soda or beer!
Andy GastauerMarch 22, 2017First time I had a burger with a fried egg was at this place. Amazing for brunch.
I love their huevos rancheros for brunch. Good special with coffee and 1 brunch drink. Also, the burger!
The Sidewalk Cafe hosts NYC's most prestigious Open Mic Night. It's funny & they have good sangria!
Rishi SatsangiJanuary 19, 2015Great spot for brunch. I'm sure other times are good too. Strawberry milkshake will not help u lose weight but god damn it is good.
The Family RecordsJune 28, 2011Their legendary Monday open mic has hosted a slew of now famous artists! The Undisputed Heavyweights played their first show here, which lead to the first Family release. Try the Sweet potato fries!
Jonas IoMay 10, 2016Best music, best atmosphere. Especially on Monday night for the open mics, you never know what's gonna happen!
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011The new consulting chef Felipe Donnelly of the pop-up series Worth Kitchen kept the open-face tuna melt and a version of the Israeli-style schnitzel, but eliminated some of the fried items. Read more
Luis SanzJanuary 27, 2013Skip the bar and go straight to the back stage for the best live music in the East Village
Great food, wonderful staff. Looking forward to my next visit to see Rev. Yolanda on Sunday, April 17, 2016, 3-5PM.
KristenMarch 31, 2013Salted Caramel Pretzel milkshake is amazing! Tons of food for a good price and chill atmosphere. Def recommend!
Bullfrog & BaumSeptember 13, 2011Sidewalk Cafe is a great spot any time of day- lunch, happy hour, or night life! Check in often for deals, like 2 for 1 drinks and other specials.
lOYDA pAGANJune 2, 2013Greatest spot for GF get together. Happy hr every day (half price drinks). Organic burgers. Great playlist.
CityRover MediaJanuary 10, 2011Sidewalk Cafe’s high quality of live entertainment is coupled with a healthy mix of whiskey and merriment. Enjoy the 2-for-1 happy hour special until 8pm, and $9 beer+shot combo deals afterward. Read more
Songza MusicSeptember 27, 2013On Monday nights, The Sidewalk Cafe hosts NYC's most prestigious Open Mic Night where folks like Jeff Buckley and Beck got their start.
Burgers and the spiked milkshakes, mmmm! Bartenders rock!
- The kale salad with added chicken is light, but filling. And very tasty!
Alexandra CoughlinSeptember 19, 2012Great food but horrible service. If you're in a rush or are bothered when your food comes out wrong the first (and second) time, skip this place. Delicious veggie burgers w great toppings, though!
Believe the hype, yo - the Sidewalk Burger is actually one of the best burgers in the city.
Marshall PeschellAugust 27, 2011Great brunch the manager brought us all shots for them giving us a private room. Highly recommend if you want good drinks and leave with a buzz$4 drinks
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Louis MattaMarch 8, 2015Lots of space for pretty big groups, solid finger food, also has a bar! Oh ho!
Best huevos rancheros I've ever had. And I've had a lot of huevos rancheros.- Geoffroy BablonFebruary 24, 2014Going to use the men's bathroom downstairs? Shh, there might be an open mic event in the back by the stairs, don't interrupt!
Ted McDecember 2, 2012My girfriend enjoyed her blueberry pancakes but I would say my breakfast melt was so- so. They fail to tell you the eggs are runny.
LaurenJuly 12, 2010the drinks they give you with brunch are kinda lousy but the food is excellent! The omelette, the sidewalk special, the salad, the home fries, it's ALL good!
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Alyssa ManeriJuly 20, 2013Check the chalkboards. Their waitresses don't know what's on tap nor what their house wine is!- Julia KernAugust 24, 2012Came here for a show and the waitress was totally obnoxious. Pestering us to order and such. Anyways, food was good/cheap. Nice atmosphere, sit by the window if you can.
Caglar KurcMarch 1, 2016Be careful with their burgers. I had the one with blue cheese. It wasn't nice.
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–4:00 AM
(212) 473-7373
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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