Danforth Sidebar in Toronto

Great place for food before a show next door.

Excellent cosy bar/restaurant on the Danforth near Broadview. Service is top notch, the ambiance is friendly and the food was wonderful. Great find.

The food was poor quality, they got our drinks order wrong several times, forgot the food order and had to come back, and they ding you $2 for a tiny pot of sauce. Plus whacked on auto gratuity for a table of 6 when 1 person only had a soft drink. Boooooooo

Food was okay but it was served cold. Servers were indifferent. Convenient location as it s right beside DMH. Won t be back.

Friendly staff, fabulous food and drinks, and lovely location on the Danforth!

Great lively bar with cocktails and small plates. A perfect date night or pre dinner before a show at Danforth music hall.

I love the picnic tables out front in the summer

You shouldn t be going there if you want to have a good time

We had our wedding at Sidebar and it was absolutely outstanding! This place will always have a piece of our hearts. From planning to execution, our wedding ceremony and reception was executed Flawlessly. The evening was simply magical. The food during the cocktail hour, dinner and late night snacks were all superb and the service was impeccable. Lindsay was incredibly accommodating, friendly and professional. She was there for us every step of the way. She truly went above and beyond to make our day special. She is amazing at what she does and I could not have pictured the day without all her help. Our guests were raving about the food and we received so many compliments on the level of service from herself, the kitchen and the bar staff. Chef Ben was also fantastic. He thoroughly went through the menu and customized it perfectly taking into consideration food preferences and food allergies. We wanted Filipino inspired dishes and Ben did such an amazing job. We absolutely LOVE this place and we are looking forward to celebrating our wedding anniversary at Sidebar for years to come. If you are looking for an intimate wedding venue than Sidebar is the place to have it. They deserve 10 stars for everything (Service, Food, Drinks), they have it all. They deserve 10s across the board. Thank you so much for making our special day perfect!

It is a great place to go for a beer or a drink before a concert at the Danforth Music Hall. I went there on July 4th to see WWEs Sammy Zayns Comedy show. We at the outside bar having a great time as people walked by. e had great service with a wonderful choice of beer and wine plus a number of appetizers to select from. I highly recommend the sidebar and I will definitely go back.

I had 2 beers for about 20CAD, that day there was a punk rock show next door, so the atmosphere was influenced by that. Everyone was friendly

Service and food fantastic. Great selection of drinks and beers

Always a great time here, the staff are super nice and remember me every time I come in. The food and drinks are high quality at a reasonable price. Its a great spot for high-end food and drinks with a speakeasy kind of vibe. Love it thanks for being great guys!

Went the other week, had Charles as my server. Wonderful and attendant young man. Definitely will be returning soon.

Had a great experience at Sidebar. Our server Charles was excellent. He recommended the chicken sandwich and fries, with the jalapeño aioli on the side. Food was excellent, and drinks were great. Great atmosphere too.

Good food. Music is like a rave party loud. Dont come if you want to have a conversation with someone as cannot hear anything over the blasting music

Lovely pub with a great atmosphere. Excellent service, very good food and reasonable price.

The host is very rude and grumpy should not be in the service industry. Maybe become a security guard on a graveyard shift so she doesnt see anyone. Service

Cocktail and Oysters were good. Little bit small place.

blair, cam, and evan are awesome!! especially Blair though!!!!

I had such an amazing experience with my friend last night at Sidebar. We each had a tasty vegetarian meal and the Happy Hour drinks that night were just as delicious, especially their shooters options. My friend and I really had fun with those mini drinks. Best believe we will return in the new year! Vegetarian options: Healthy portion sizes

Loved that they have the setlist times at the front door. So smart.

Only rich snobs rate this place lower than 5 stars. Rich snobs - the other customers - are also the worst part of coming here. Great food, attentive service, good music & decore. A bit expensive but easily worth it.

Long wait but the food was tasty.

Not open past 1 am despite their hours listed. Went by tonight at 1 am, they had a patron at the bar but doors were locked. Disappointing

Dropped in for a drink and an appetizer after a long walk. The sliders were amazing and honestly a generous portion that was perfect for 2 of us. Great cocktails, nice atmosphere, and quite central (music venue next door and plenty of cute shops along Danforth).

Everything we had was great. Definitely pop by here for dinner before your show

Came here for dinner before a concert next door. I had the fried chicken sandwich with waffle fries and a few beers. They have a great selection of craft beers on tap. Back to the sandwich crispy, juicy and ever so tasty. You know that when the juices start dripping down your fingers and hands, you re eating a delicious sandwich! The waffles fries were great too. Definitely the perfect spot to grab a bite and a drink before the show. Make reservations!

Pizza was greasy, the chicken sandwich had more mayo and bread then chicken.

the staff were a tad slow with service. my friend got the duck croquettes, i got the steak sliders. she didnt adore the croquettes, fairly bland. my sliders were 4 still attached buns which were basically assembled as one sandwich so everything sorta falls apart when you try to eat them individually. i found the meat very dry. drinks were great tho! cocktails were fantastic.

Food poisoning and too loud

We were here two nights in a row. The first night because we got the dates of our gig next door wrong (oooops...) in the cold this place was close and warm. Ambience was great, the staff was warm and nice.The first night we had the signature cocktails - lemon meringue martini and the red raider. The signature cocktails were amazing and super yummy. We ordered the scallops as I had never tried scallops before so this place made me feel like they might do a good job, courtesy the staff and the ambience, but I was disappointed. Not sure whether that was because of the prep or scallops in general. Day two happened because the gig started much later than planned. We ordered the veggie burger - this was really yummy thanks to the toasted quinoa and everything in it, although the bun was cold and not toasted which was a disappointment. I got the Bolognese fettuccine and the old fashioned - the pasta was just salty and tasted funky. The pasta was thick and the sauce was watery and salty. It did not stick to the pasta and was just a big disappointment. I did not go in expecting to be wowed, but not that I can do a better job. My recommendation - go in if you are in the area just for the signature cocktails and then hop over somewhere else to fill your tum tum

We arrived for our reserved table to be met with, I quote scan for menu . I said sorry? He pointed at the bar code on the desk and repeated scan for menu then casually pointed us to our table. Honestly one of the worst greetings ever. Food was good but marred by the reception . Won t be back nor recommend I m afraid.

Highly recommend the Nacho Tower! And the Lemon Meringe Martini

Great.

Went here after the venue at Danforth music hall, asked some locals to recommend a good place for a great atmosphere and exquisite food. Sidebar did not disapoint. Staff was a blast, service was impeccable and I d surely be back for the food!

Service was amazing! We were in a rush and everyone was on top of it. Also the short rib poutine was insane!

Had a great time, food was great! Lindsay was on point! Thank you!!

Great rock and roll pub next to Danforth Music Hall. Ambience, tunes food and service all on point! Perfect spot to hit before a show!

Must try!!

Lovely staff and delicious cocktails. Great for a visit after a show at the Danforth Music Hall!

short ribs poutine is goooood!!

What an amazing evening. Great cocktails, great atmosphere and attentive staff. Cant wait to come back for another espresso martini.

Great food great service. I guess that s why its so busy. They ve always been able to squeeze us in. Try the oyster special on Wed. Buck a Shuck! If you re heading to the show next door after allow enough time as it does get extra busy.

Great spot on the Danforth with lots of people and action.

I ll star with the good , the cocktails were great! And the place was overall cool clean and nice looking . Only thing is , my buddy ordered food , it was good he said , I ordered food it just .. never came , until I ordered the bill. Then they remembered I ordered something and gave a whack excuse blaming the kitchen. Lol I ve worked many kitchens , worked with many servers , they just forgot, it happens , but be honest and at minimum comp one of my drinks??? Service is a huge part of a restaurant/bar/cocktail lounge , and they ve got a bit of work to do forsure on that end. Would have loved to have tried the food.

Ordered the steak and fries. Server asked how I liked the steak and requested medium rare, but came out pretty cooked - its a thin cut so it might be difficult to manage, I assume. Seasoning wasnt bad though! Garlic/lemon aioli was yummy, had to ask for extra, but gravy that came with it was a bit mild in flavour. Fries were thin and seasoned nice. The server, busser and bar staff were great. Decently-sized local beer selection, ordered a Ronin (Japanese Rice) which tastes like a typical lager. Guests who accompanied me liked their short rib poutine, and their deluxe pizza (if you like a crust with more body, I suggest you ask them to leave it in the oven for a bit longer). Parking: Green P a short walk away - LOT 78 (if you cant find parking directly on the danforth) Wheelchair accessibility: Theres a short ramp and a door button!

I feel kinda bad leaving this review, but I mean there was a huge soggy napkin in my coleslaw. Like soaked in there to the point I thought it was part of the meal (I ate some of it by accident). And this was after they had initially brought me someone elses food before I reminded them that I ordered the fried chicken. They were nice enough to not charge me though. I think they probably were going through a management change or something so I guess accidents are bound to happen, but the napkin was just really gross.

Overpriced

Great food, friendly staff, hung out before the concert next door.

Friendly staff but food is quite pricey!

We have been a couple of times and really enjoyed ourselves. Food is always fresh and tasty. We have a show coming up at the Danforth Music Hall and will be returning for dinner then.

On a fairly hot summer day, we were here for the Taste of the Danforth. After some walking and snacking, we were looking for a nice, clean, modern bar to sit down. Sidebar offered exactly and more than that. Sidebar is chic, offering a variety but not too much of things on the menu. However, I was a tad surprised that their wines came from the tap instead of a pour but after sampling it was a go. Not a huge deal. We chose to sit at the bar to be in the middle of the establishment. A young gentleman walked by with a large bucket of oysters and started cracking them at the bar, it was then we found out that they also offer oysters! He then kindly offered us some oysters on the house and they were fresh! Yum! Who doesnt like some free oysters and also generous hospitality? Thank you! We left Sidebar feeling joyful :)

We had a great pre-concert meal at Danforth Sidebar. The atmosphere was energetic, and our server was exceptionally friendly. My friend loved her margarita, and the nachos and tacos were delicious. We left room for the tiramisu that everyone raved about - highly recommend

The placer is well decorated, the food is ok just comfort food but the SERVICE was terrible.. The server took away my plate even if I havent finish. DO Not PUSH to consume ! I know this is North America but I wasnt looking to eat at a McDonalds 5mins & Im done. I went there to catch up with my friends that I havent seen and they destroyed the experience.

Very tasty food and great service. Recommend

Atmosphere is a vibe. Right beside Danforth music hall. My son and I stopped in before a concert. The fried chicken sandwich with seasoned waffle fries with both hot sauce and Gaelic aoli on the side were delish. Would come again for sure for a comfort meal.

Absolutely great experience....food, service,

We were here for a birthday party and our group had the best time! The team working there were incredible, the food was amazing, and the music was the best. I cant say enough good things about it. Thank you all for a great night. The next time Im in town I will definitely be back!

Nice vibes. Excellent service

The service was so slow and food was very underwhelming. Got the smash burger and they didn t even bother to toast the bun and used chunks of romain lettuce. Burger tasted cold and portions are tiny.

Food was delicious. Atmosphere is a vibe. I felt super judged by the waiter because I m weird so that sucked

Great spot in the neighborhood for drinks, burgers & fries and fun with your +1 or friends. 5 stars for the atmosphere and value. Would like a bit more choice of wine by the glass but great selection of beers and classic cocktails.

Sidebar was super fun! We made a reservation, and were glad that we did because it was packed! Our waitress was super helpful and attentive. I asked if the spicy chicken sandwich was very spicy, and she let me know that it was, which helped me make my choice. I got the burger, which was fine, wasnt blown away, but was very happy with it. The burger sauce they had on it was super tasty and the pickles were a good addition to it. The fries however, were amazing! The restaurant was a little loud but that was likely because we were eating when there was a show going on at the music hall next door so they were pretty flooded. Overall, I would (and probably will) come back to try other dishes and for buck a shuck Wednesdays!

Excellent.

The food was great as was the service and the overall atmosphere. I will be going back!

Stopped by on a Saturday night to try out their famous fried chicken. It was worth the hype! Chicken was cooked to perfection so it was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and waffle fries were crispy with just the right amount of salt. Kimchi fries were really good was well. Their negroni was perfectly made. Great service. Would recommend getting there early or making a reservation because it fills up fast!

Perfect place to chill with friends after a concert or when visiting the Danforth area. Awesome and friendly staff!

Great place to stop by before a show at the music hall. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Theyve got some really nice window seats. Drinks were good, we tried 4 cocktails and liked all of them. Didnt try the food. It does get crowded very quickly so I would recommend going closer to opening.

The drinks are on point and the food seemed amazing. They gluten free pretty easily, but I only had the kimchi fries which were great.

Had the burger. Great bun, but the beef was a little underseasoned, and the whole burger really lost me at the sweet pickles. I mean at least mention that theyre sweet pickles on your menu plz. The waffle fries were the highlight of the meal.

This is a great place for a cocktail or a beer. Great selection, decent price and friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Ive had the food only once, usually our group has only drinks, but the time I tried it - it was pretty decent. Your regular bar food, nothing to write home about, but going well with a beer or a cocktail.

Chill spot, good drinks and atmosphere. Went here after a show at Danforth Music Hall.

The most memorable thing is their kimchi dries and it was awesome. Portion is really big- the pizza and the fries. Probably 3 to 4 people can share the food.

Spent a lot of time here one night - wasnt busy and no one was waiting for our table. We were a quiet party of 2 enjoying buckashuck oysters and the $1/oz wine. Service wasnt good, one of the servers perhaps was new, but really didnt hit the mark in any way shape or form (absent, unable to answer questions, brought us only half the wine we asked for etc.). We ordered a variety of food. Steer clear of the zucchini flowers, they were awful. Pizza was tasty. Sliders alright but came out room temperature and slightly soggy. The fun part of the evening came after. We paid our bill and my minimum tip for a mediocre (at best) type service is to match the taxes (13%) - in my eyes this covers any house tip out and compensates the server for still doing the job, even if I personally believe it wasnt a job well done. Another server who largely took over our table nearing the end of our visit, approached us and essentially asked us why we tipped so little. I think her words were something along the lines of well below average. Let me say, there appeared to be no intent of apology or means to learn from mistakes and it was simply to insult us. I was dumbfounded by the abrasiveness of the server and caught off-guard so I was less than eloquent with my words or explanation, but my word I nearly wanted to take the entire tip back at that point. We didnt even finish our glass of wine we were so uncomfortable we had to leave. My friend and I have both worked in the service industry and know how decimated the industry has been due to COVID, but were so disappointed the way the night ended. The only reason I would go back is for the oysters.

DO NOT come here on a concert night. I genuinely ONLY tipped because I m Canadian. Waiting 10+ minutes to be acknowledged at our table, and 30 more for a basic wine and oyster order is painful. Wouldn t come here ever for an enjoyable/relaxing night out, it s simply just a messy pre bar for concerts. If a date took me here I d have to leave before the mains came, it was way too unpleasant and annoying to be sitting there.

Amazing food and service. Josh was an amazing bartender and the pork belly is top notch

Such a good pre-show dinner at the sidebar. The waffle fries were to die for, and the cocktails were delicious.

The proximity to the Danforth Music Hall is perfect for grabbing a drink or a bite before a show. The open windows and sleek modern aesthetic make up for the narrowness of the space. Our server was a bit slow and drunk the night she served us. The second night we had a different, more attentive server/bartender. Overall, a nice, clean casual spot in the east-end to enjoy some drinks with good company.

Good place to grab food and drinks before a show at the Danforth Music Hall next door.

Great spot for a quick bite or drink. Heads up kitchen closes for dinner at 11! Only desserts afterwards.

I ordered a peperoni pizza. They gave me a cheese pizza, a pepperoni pizza to take home, and I didn t have to pay for either

A generally good experience with some disappointments. Like my hot appetizer arrived at the same time as my hot meal or when my wife nearly swallowed chunk of cork at the bottom of her wine glass. All that said, the food was well prepared and tasty.

Best kimchi fries ever!!

Great food great cocktails servers are great aswell literally dont have anything bad to say about this establishment if youre walking by it, DONT.

Location is great for preparing for a concert, love that the set times are listed by the door. Servers were decent, IF you got their attention. I was sitting at a table and felt like I had to physically grab a server anytime I wanted food or drinks. All that and then expect a minimum 18% tip? Sorry, no.

Nice place, great staff. Just stay away from the poutine

Pretentious and aggressive towards patrons. Parking: None Wheelchair accessibility: not friendly

Chill bar, professional staff and great pisco sour!

Dope food and staff

Update: Mar 2021, love Side Bar and cant wait for them to reopen. Great selection of food and drinks (especially wine by the ounce). Their southern fried chicken with waffle cut fries is AMAZING! Weve ordered the family style version (serves 4) for take out a few times and have never been disappointed. We dont live too far but it travels and is packaged for take out very well. The fries and chicken stays perfectly crispy. The chicken is so succulent and well seasoned and the sides stand up very well in their own right. Im salivating just writing this. They also have a single dinner portion as well.

Its always a delight to visit Danforth Sidebar, especially for their AMAZING Southern Fried Chicken, which comes with a tangy dipping sauce, waffle fries that are golden crisp and nicely chewy, and finally a good portion crunchy coleslaw infused with fresh dill. Wow! Highly recommended. (See takeout photo below.) Apparently, when things finally open up (hopefully soon) there will be the option to enjoy their food and beverages on their expanded patio. I discovered this place, including the sidewalk patio, with my friends last summer. Were so looking forward to coming back in the summer of 2021!

With staff that are keen to make this a great experience and delicious food, Sidebar is a big hit in our neighbourhood! We ate at the picnic tables last night, just outside and with the bonus of umbrellas over every table, enjoyed a very pleasant dining experience!

Good food at reasonable prices. The fried chicken and the burger are favorites.

Great prices, great fried chicken. The Southern Chicken Family Meal was top notch, highly recommend.

The first time at Sidebar on the Danforth. The customer service was AMAZING. Tyler, Evan and Lauren were stellar. The buck a shuck oysters were fantastic ( Raspberry Point from PEI) . Thank you Josh MacDonald for shucking, and letting us experience such a lovely dinner out. Well be back. Thanks for your hospitality.

Solid drink selection, good food and great service from the staff.

The waiters here are the best!! And the drinks have the PERFECT amount of alcohol! Order a margarita and a blueberry seltzer uff the best!!

An interesting INHOSPITABLE experience. Made a reservation yesterday for 4:30pm today actually talking to a live person. My friend arrived a few minutes earlier, and walk inside the reservation looking for me. He was told the restaurant was not opened till 4pm. So, he wonder out on this huge patio with all sorts of empty seats, sat there waiting for me. HE WAS PROMPTLY TOLD THAT HE WAS NOT WELCOME TO SIT THERE EVEN IF HE WAS WAITING FOR ME. He arrived at 4:28. I arrived at 4:29 because he text me as I saw him texting the message in his phone. Being a restaurateur for most of my life, one golden advise to the owner of this restaurant, I know you are hot and busy at my stomping Ground. I guarantee if you dont train your staff the meaning of HOSPITALITY, despite your current success. It will NOT sustain!

Will definitely visit again! Great ambience, food is good also!

Hamburger was nothing special for the price. Not a fan of quineo gave a strange crunch to the salad. Way over priced.

Great pub style food and beer at reasonable prices.

The paper planes are really good

Decent selection for late night drinks Staff is awesome here

I had the burger which was excellent. I would go back again

Loved the ambience, prices are fair

Great atmosphere, drinks, and food.

Friendly service. Great beer. Enjoyed the cauliflower. Very nice during the summer.

The burger was smaller than a happy meal and the service was subpar.

Great location, nice to sit by the sidewalk in the summer. Brunch is pretty good, one of the better options in the neighborhood. They make an awesome paper plane and old fashioned, but the cocktail list is oddly short and stagnant. Don t think it s changed since they opened years ago.

Hidden gem on the Danforth! Great drinks, great pizza, and amazing vibe!

Had a business meeting/dinner here. Great atmosphere, even better food, and wait staff are attentive but not intrusive. Would highly recommend.

Awesome food and they make one of the best tequila sunrises Ive ever had! Our waitress was outstanding!

Food was delicious and service was great!

Great staff. Very accommodating. Lovely place to stop for a drink at any time. Didnt have a chance to try the food .

I really like the Danforth and visit that area often when in Toronto, Sidbar is next door to the Danforth Music Hall and serves mostly clients of the theater for drinks and snacks before shows and more drinks after. The food is solid, service is great and overall the vibe is comfortable and chill. The food is great, in particular their fried chicken, burgers, steak frites & pizza are my faves. The interior design is really nice, feels like youre in a Montreal style french bistro, but more relaxed, like youre in someones home, very comfortable seating and there are tvs for sports when you sit at the bar. Great spot.

I ordered the fried chicken meal for takeout and was absolutely blown away. The chicken has that crispy goodness, it was flavourful and it also comes with this great hot sauce. City Fried Chicken has been my favourite place for fried chicken on the Danforth, but I think Sidebar may have taken my top spot. Give the fried chicken here a shot and I look forward to going back and trying another dish on the menu!

My family and I went for the take away Fried Chicken family meal and it was awesome! The service on the phone and questions answered about peanut allergies was on point. Excellent friendly service!!! Their covid19 window set up is fantastic. Great job and we look forward to another take out session soon. Thank you team!!

The service is..a bit slow during this time, but their food is amazing

Loved the chicken sandwich (hotter than expected, but excellent heat). Josh took great care of us, and suggested an absolute stunner of a beer (Left Field Brewerys Squeeze Play).

The interior design is beautiful, which is what drew me here. But, the food was a 2/5 at best. I ordered the burger and fries. Be warned: the burger is a slider! You can eat it in 2 bites. The fries were decent, but I wasnt a fan of the dill they put on top of them. That meal cost $15 + tax. This place is definitely just for drinks. Dont waste your money on the food!

Food was yummy. Enjoyed the burger. Standard bistro-pub menu.

Great beer, nice place!

Delicious food, friendly staff, great relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a place Ill return to.

The service was polite and friendly. We waited only a few minutes for the food. I had a Caesar salad that was outstanding followed by one of the best margarita pizzas I have ever had. Terrific place and extremely convenient.

Great place. A little too loud for conversation. Excellent southern fried boneless chicken thighs, onion rings, ground chuck burger and coleslaw. I love buying my wine by the ounce.

Way better than I expected! Excellent value and great service.

Friendly staff and great service. Its kept very clean and presentable. Their weekend brunches are underrated on the Danforth! I love this place.

A little on the loud side ambience wise. Food though, So Good!!! Drinks are good too. I recommend the sea bass for food and paper plane for drink. The pepperoni pizza is also good. The portions are great too.

Definitely one of the more impressive cozy bars I ve been to in Toronto. Friendly waiters, a lack of obnoxiously loud music, and a good menu selection with reasonable prices and great food/drinks make this is a must try if you re able to grab a spot.

Intensely attentive staff!

I came with my 4 yo son and 2 friends for Saturday brunch. Service = Adequate. They were slow to do/get things. We waited a long time for our brunch. No apologies or check-ins. Took a long time for them to check in on us. Even for the bill. Food quality = Good. Things tasted good. Probably the best tater tots Ive ever had. Steak was done properly to my request. Food value = Terrible. All the dishes were tiny. The only person that got full of their order was my tiny son. Even a skinny average heighted woman with a small appetite wasnt full. They took so long with our food, we couldnt afford the time to get another order in. The menu/restaurant should offer these as regular portions, with the opportunity to upsize to large (by that, I mean regular) for $x. Instead, Im just frustrated and angry over being fed like a child. I would not return based on the value problem.

What a rude waiter there. Absolutely no training nor manner. We asked for a different table than we were originally offered. And the waiter was refusing the change it. Shame on him. So we had just drinks and left to have dinner somewhere else.

One of my favourite neighbourhood places- Food was great and our server was awesome

Danforth Sidebar on (unsurprisingly) Danforth, not far from Greek Town, offers a consistent table and bar service with summer patio options at front of house. Interesting menu options, everything you would expect from a well stocked bar, and a clean disposition all add up to a pleasant experience on Danforth Avenue.

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and amazing service! I highly recommend!

Enjoyed the burger and fries.

What a great experience this establishment is. We were served by Damien, who is a very attentive, and knowledgable bartender, and mixologist. The place has a great vibe, and can be very energetic. Its also very bright, and refreshing. The cocktails were classic, and curated. And the food was outstanding. Cant wait to find an excuse to go back.

Staff are the best, always so accommodating.

The food was delicious! Saturday morning was really busy and I waited 25 minutes for my food to arrive. I wish there was a gluten free toast option.

Happened upon it during Taste of the Danforth and were really pleasantly surprised. We just stopped in for late night drinks but enjoyed the open front window and the ambiance of the interior. Would try again for the food!

Laughable portion sizes. Went for brunch and their side salad was literally two baby leaves. Their bacon was one rasher cut up into pieces. So disappointing.

If youre looking for somewhere to eat and drink before or after a show at the Danforth Music Hall, this is your place. Food was amazing, service was excellent...will definitely be back!!

I finally made my way to Sidebar during Thrill of the Grill this year. Naturally they were bursting at the seams, but the food, drinks and atmosphere were still amazing. I cant wait to come back when there isnt a festival on the Danforth.

Great food, carefully portioned, clean place and lovely hostess. Highly recommend the place

Negroni was great, tiramisu was awful.

What a bad welcome !!

Food and service was amazing!

A great addition to the neighbourhood Sidebar definitely provides a fun atmosphere with great menu selections.

Great bar - clean, well decorated and great atmosphere. The TVs were showing the news at the time (around 11:00), but Im told they will switch it over if a game is on. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the food was great. Ill visit again if I have time on this trip!

Very slow service, food was lukewarm. Nice atmosphere.

If you want to wait an hour for pizza burnt to a crisp and have nonexistent service, Ive got great news, youll love this place!

Food and drinks were well done but service is lacking.

Best service and delicious dishes!

Had a really unpleasant experience here in general, but lets focus on the food. The portions sizes were laughable - I got the veggie burger and it came on a big plate, half the plate was oversalted fries, three quarters of the other side was empty, with a tiny burger in the corner taking up maybe 1/8th of the plate. It was actually shocking when they brought it to the table. It looked like it belonged in a cocktail party or sampler platter. I also had to drown the fries in ketchup, which I dont even usually use, to balance out the excessive salt. The others I was eating felt the same. Service was only OK, would not go back. There are so many better options on Danforth.