So rude and horrible customer service. The women there is always mad and so is the dude that cooks.
Jainie L.
Our family loves this Wayside location and the beautiful sweet family who run it. We've be coming here since we were pregnant with our now almost 11 year old. We now have three kiddos that all love pho The soups are so delicious and made with love
Sarah K.
Excellent food & service! My in laws and I got dinner here during their visit. I got the chicken vermicelli bowl, it was flavorful and fresh. My husband ordered the vegan orange chicken with broccoli and rice - it had a kind of caramelized coating with a nice crunch and a tasty sauce. The staff were knowledgeable about vegan ingredients and answered all our questions patiently. This will be a new go to spot for us.
Brett G.
We have been eating here for years. The couple that runs it are great and we love the food. I am very happy to support this small business.
Jenna W.
I've only ever tried their Pho, but I wanted to share that it is absolutely delicious and gluten free! I was so excited to find a gluten free pho, the rare steak and the chicken are my favorite. The broth does not seem quite like other pho broths I've had, but it is very flavorful and yummy.
Stan J.
Pre COVID I would make it a point to eat at Wayside at LEAST once a week since it was closer to my work. 99% of the time the broth is flavorful and fragrant. I say 99% because I've received broth that was weak in flavor as mentioned in other reviews. It happens! Especially when the hours it takes to make a great broth can be 8+. I've been eating Pho since my college days in the mid 80's in San Diego which is way before the soup made its trek to Northern Ca. and Wayside holds its own. To be honest , I haven't had anything more than their Pho, so I can't comment on any other dishes. The service is attentive and quick. If there is a surge of customers they have always apologized if the food is coming out slow. I've been able to drop by every so often since COVID and Wayside still doesn't disappoint. I miss visiting more often.
William Foley
Not terribly impressed overall, I felt like our business was not fully appreciated. Lady taking our order was starting to sound rude. My wife has a dietary condition and had questions about the ingredients in the food we were ordering. The lady taking our order expressed that "she didn't want to have to list all the ingredients, just tell me what you are allergic to and I'll let you know". So on that note I wanted to leave, but my wife seemed interested still.So we ordered:2 orders wonton soupBroth was COLD. Meat and noodles were cold. But taste was good, I ordered wide egg noodles and got skinny. Oh well. Still tasted good.1 order pork wontonsWontons were burnt, and didn't taste as good as other places. However, I did like the thin crispy shell on wayside noodles wontons.We will not be going back.
Alice A.
Vietnamese restaurant with vegan options! You had me at the October Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge. Their vegan offerings are extensive and from what I've tried, all tasty. So why the two stars? Well, post challenge it appears the quality control might have went down and instead of being served a vegan entrée, I was delivered a what appears to be a vegan dish but doused in fish sauce and fish bits. I was certainly disappointed. Positive note- their items are affordable and the portions will fill you up. I recommend the rice plates and sandwiches. Also the tofu spring rolls appetizer are one of the best I've had. They are seasoned really well. However I do not suggest ordering any of the special non-fried spring rolls as they are pricey for the small portion you get. Overall- great options, good portions, tasty food, quality control needs improvement.
Regina W.
This was my second time eating here and I have to say that the bad reviews are not justified at all and that the vegan menu is definitely worth trying. On my most recent visit I got the Vegan Garlic Banh Mi and it was tasty and very reasonably priced at only $6.25. A lot of times I'm looking for food that is easy to transport on the-go, so I'll definitely be keeping this place in mind as a quick and easy place to get a delicious sandwich to-go. I also got a vegan Thai Iced Tea with boba that I enjoyed. I hope they can offer a vegan version of a Taro Milk Tea with boba in the future! I love that their vegan menu is extensive and proudly displayed in the front window. They are not trying to hide that they offer vegan food here at all. So if you are vegan or just like eating vegan food, you definitely need to come here and check them out!
Bridget W.
I'm going to assume all the old, negative reviews are for previous management/owners, because my experience here was quite the opposite of their currently dismal star rating. In truth, this spot is now going to the top of my otherwise short list of places to eat in Natomas (which I normally avoid like the plague since it's a wasteland of generic chain restaurants). I have been wanting to check out Wayside Noodles for a while- ever since they started competing in the Sac Vegan Chef Challenge- and today after being dragged to Natomas I was treated to lunch here and really enjoyed the food. Service was super friendly, the vegan menu is gigantic, proudly displayed (yay!) and the food was tasty. I particularly liked the vermicelli bowl with the thicker noodles and garlic ginger vinaigrette. I definitely plan to be back and try more vegan dishes.
This restaurant is not that bad, their pho has a good taste to it. Especially the large size of the pho. Appetizers are not that bad as well. Their rice plates are very tasty as well!
Sid H.
I love wayside noodles in Natomas. I don't get the low rating this place holds on Yelp. They have some of the best Pho around town. I go here for lunch since it's close to my office and the Pho is very tasty. We usually come as a group and have no issues with seating. With COVID, seating is limited but we still have no problem finding a spot to eat. I usually get the ultimate King Pho which has everything with wantons, shrimp, meatballs, and the rest of the meat that comes with Pho. They have choices for different noodles if you want to change it up. I usually get the large bowl which is "large". I spice it really well and I go to town, don't talk to me while I'm eating please. :-) some times we order the fresh spring rolls if we are really hungry, they are delicious. The owner and his wife are usually around behind the counter preparing food or taking your order. They are super friendly and will help you make a decision if you have questions. Stop by and say hello and grab yourself a bowl of Pho or any of the other items on the menu. During COVID you can get it to go and enjoy at home or the office. Give these friendly people your business and help them stay open through COVID while staying warm this winter with a nice bowl of Pho. :-)
Rosie Barajas
I’ve been trying to call for the last couple weeks and haven’t gotten through to anyone. This place is the best and Id be pretty heartbroken to find out it closed! Hope all is well and you guys get back up and running again!!
Tessa St.John
A whole vegan menu, super friendly staff, delicious food
Lucy In The Sky
Love the simple and fresh food here! Great f9r a light snack, lunch or dinner
So rude and horrible customer service. The women there is always mad and so is the dude that cooks.
Our family loves this Wayside location and the beautiful sweet family who run it. We've be coming here since we were pregnant with our now almost 11 year old. We now have three kiddos that all love pho The soups are so delicious and made with love
Excellent food & service! My in laws and I got dinner here during their visit. I got the chicken vermicelli bowl, it was flavorful and fresh. My husband ordered the vegan orange chicken with broccoli and rice - it had a kind of caramelized coating with a nice crunch and a tasty sauce. The staff were knowledgeable about vegan ingredients and answered all our questions patiently. This will be a new go to spot for us.
We have been eating here for years. The couple that runs it are great and we love the food. I am very happy to support this small business.
I've only ever tried their Pho, but I wanted to share that it is absolutely delicious and gluten free! I was so excited to find a gluten free pho, the rare steak and the chicken are my favorite. The broth does not seem quite like other pho broths I've had, but it is very flavorful and yummy.
Pre COVID I would make it a point to eat at Wayside at LEAST once a week since it was closer to my work. 99% of the time the broth is flavorful and fragrant. I say 99% because I've received broth that was weak in flavor as mentioned in other reviews. It happens! Especially when the hours it takes to make a great broth can be 8+. I've been eating Pho since my college days in the mid 80's in San Diego which is way before the soup made its trek to Northern Ca. and Wayside holds its own. To be honest , I haven't had anything more than their Pho, so I can't comment on any other dishes. The service is attentive and quick. If there is a surge of customers they have always apologized if the food is coming out slow. I've been able to drop by every so often since COVID and Wayside still doesn't disappoint. I miss visiting more often.
Not terribly impressed overall, I felt like our business was not fully appreciated. Lady taking our order was starting to sound rude. My wife has a dietary condition and had questions about the ingredients in the food we were ordering. The lady taking our order expressed that "she didn't want to have to list all the ingredients, just tell me what you are allergic to and I'll let you know". So on that note I wanted to leave, but my wife seemed interested still.So we ordered:2 orders wonton soupBroth was COLD. Meat and noodles were cold. But taste was good, I ordered wide egg noodles and got skinny. Oh well. Still tasted good.1 order pork wontonsWontons were burnt, and didn't taste as good as other places. However, I did like the thin crispy shell on wayside noodles wontons.We will not be going back.
Vietnamese restaurant with vegan options! You had me at the October Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge. Their vegan offerings are extensive and from what I've tried, all tasty. So why the two stars? Well, post challenge it appears the quality control might have went down and instead of being served a vegan entrée, I was delivered a what appears to be a vegan dish but doused in fish sauce and fish bits. I was certainly disappointed. Positive note- their items are affordable and the portions will fill you up. I recommend the rice plates and sandwiches. Also the tofu spring rolls appetizer are one of the best I've had. They are seasoned really well. However I do not suggest ordering any of the special non-fried spring rolls as they are pricey for the small portion you get. Overall- great options, good portions, tasty food, quality control needs improvement.
This was my second time eating here and I have to say that the bad reviews are not justified at all and that the vegan menu is definitely worth trying. On my most recent visit I got the Vegan Garlic Banh Mi and it was tasty and very reasonably priced at only $6.25. A lot of times I'm looking for food that is easy to transport on the-go, so I'll definitely be keeping this place in mind as a quick and easy place to get a delicious sandwich to-go. I also got a vegan Thai Iced Tea with boba that I enjoyed. I hope they can offer a vegan version of a Taro Milk Tea with boba in the future! I love that their vegan menu is extensive and proudly displayed in the front window. They are not trying to hide that they offer vegan food here at all. So if you are vegan or just like eating vegan food, you definitely need to come here and check them out!
I'm going to assume all the old, negative reviews are for previous management/owners, because my experience here was quite the opposite of their currently dismal star rating. In truth, this spot is now going to the top of my otherwise short list of places to eat in Natomas (which I normally avoid like the plague since it's a wasteland of generic chain restaurants). I have been wanting to check out Wayside Noodles for a while- ever since they started competing in the Sac Vegan Chef Challenge- and today after being dragged to Natomas I was treated to lunch here and really enjoyed the food. Service was super friendly, the vegan menu is gigantic, proudly displayed (yay!) and the food was tasty. I particularly liked the vermicelli bowl with the thicker noodles and garlic ginger vinaigrette. I definitely plan to be back and try more vegan dishes.
Restaurantji Recommends
This restaurant is not that bad, their pho has a good taste to it. Especially the large size of the pho. Appetizers are not that bad as well. Their rice plates are very tasty as well!
I love wayside noodles in Natomas. I don't get the low rating this place holds on Yelp. They have some of the best Pho around town. I go here for lunch since it's close to my office and the Pho is very tasty. We usually come as a group and have no issues with seating. With COVID, seating is limited but we still have no problem finding a spot to eat. I usually get the ultimate King Pho which has everything with wantons, shrimp, meatballs, and the rest of the meat that comes with Pho. They have choices for different noodles if you want to change it up. I usually get the large bowl which is "large". I spice it really well and I go to town, don't talk to me while I'm eating please. :-) some times we order the fresh spring rolls if we are really hungry, they are delicious. The owner and his wife are usually around behind the counter preparing food or taking your order. They are super friendly and will help you make a decision if you have questions. Stop by and say hello and grab yourself a bowl of Pho or any of the other items on the menu. During COVID you can get it to go and enjoy at home or the office. Give these friendly people your business and help them stay open through COVID while staying warm this winter with a nice bowl of Pho. :-)
I’ve been trying to call for the last couple weeks and haven’t gotten through to anyone. This place is the best and Id be pretty heartbroken to find out it closed! Hope all is well and you guys get back up and running again!!
A whole vegan menu, super friendly staff, delicious food
Love the simple and fresh food here! Great f9r a light snack, lunch or dinner