My first time into the sidewalk cafe was an incredible experience. It was in the summer of 2000 I just moved into my home at 49th and primrose. I went into the broad ripple village to scout out a few restaurants. To see what was available to eat. I saw the gentleman that was opening a restaurant called the sidewalk cafe. I got a kick out of the name and I shared that. With him we became fast friends. I was amazed that the gentleman made everything by hand all of the dumplings. They finally cut carrots. They exquisitely cooked pork was so soft and tender and as well. He made his own egg rolls everything by hand I have it been back to the sidewalk cafe in quite some time. I live in Colorado in Denver, actually an evergreen now and there's nowhere anywhere in denver evergreen Colorado Springs. Or Pueblo I have ever had an experience like I had at the sidewalk cafe. Where you're greeted like family. You're talked to like a neighbor and that's true. The man lives in the neighborhood has raised his family in that neighborhood. He would go out of his way to ensure that everything was completely correct with my meals and my orders every time I went to the door. He was a good man and I've missed being able to have conversations with him. But there's no food anywhere like I've ever experienced like. I had at the sidewalk cafe.If you think taste is everything, then you're lost. Family is everything and that's how he treats everyone that comes through...like family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tameika Outlaw-Gee
I have never ever in my entire 47 years of life, had bland Chinese food. But this establishment managed to accomplish just that. I don’t typically purchase food from broad ripple because I have a theory that the establishments in that area, specifically cater to certain taste buds. And Side Wok, has solidified that theory. I gave them a shot because Chinese food from any restaurant has ALWAYS been consistent. So I thought it would be safe to try this one. WRONG WRONG WRONG. Someone of non-Asian descent or someone who wasn’t in the kitchen w/granny growing up, had to be back there cooking. And I do mean my entire $50 order was bland. Wings, beef and broccoli, and dumplings (my husband got bourbon chicken that just tasted like sugar).
Food: 1
Bianca Benitez
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teddy Price
Wonderful food! Great family that runs the place. This is my new favorite restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camron Morris
Reliable chinese american
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Pinkerton
Ordered the broccoli chicken and an egg roll. Sauce for chicken was tasty without being overpowering and egg roll was crispy. Solid, cheap Chinese food. Was delicious after a day of moving. Cashier was very polite! I will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Metz
I’ve given this place a lot of chances, ordered a lot of different items and it’s all pretty bad. Fried food is often burnt, and food that should’ve been cooked in a wok always tastes like it was steamed in a microwave. The rice they use smells like feet, too. Would be two stars but the woman who takes your money is a first class j**** She is a very rude person (probably the owner) and has no place in the hospitality/restaurant industry. I’m never going back. Next time I feel like Chinese food I’ll just change my mind.
Gerry G
Great tasting food! Some Chinese restaurants prepare food that is too salty for me. This food is just right!! My go-to place for Chinese food when I get a craving. ?? Workers are super nice, too!Vegetarian options: They have veggie dishes!! ?Parking: Parking is plentiful & restaurant is easy to find.Dietary restrictions: Low salt
Evan Wallace
The absolute best!!! Great food and the staff is incredible. I’ve been coming here for over 5 years. They have a loyal customer in me!!!
Mimi S
I can’t tell you enough how horrible this food is. I haven’t been to the sidewalk café in a couple years and I was truly disappointed. First of all, they did not give me my whole order, I ordered sweet and sour chicken and it was completely burnt and had a terrible aftertaste, our eggrolls were burnt and my husband could not eat any of his sesame chicken because it was too rubbery and hard. I will never go back, ever!
I enjoyed my food. It was a nice portion for a good price. They didn't take long to make it and it was delicious
Shawn Royer (Shawn Goodman Jazz)
The crab rangoon was excellent! However, everything else was disappointing. We got beef lomein, beef and broccoli, and sweet and sour chicken. The fried rice, egg rolls, beef, and Lo mein were all way under seasoned. They don’t use MSG, but apparently they don’t use any salt either. The sweet and sour chicken looked over cooked but was actually doughy inside. Disappointed… but I would go back and JUST get a few orders of that crab rangoon!
Josh J.
Fantastic bourbon chicken and orange chicken, would recommend. The two workers were incredibly nice and this place made my week!
Cortney L.
LOVE this place, definitely a go-to. Big servings! Can't go wrong with the Moo Shu or the Lo Mein
Shaquana Nelson
Horrible experience. I purchased shrimp with vegetables for lunch. The shrimp smelled like rotten fish, so bad that I had to throw it in the outside trash. When I called them back to get my money back the lady said I can only trade in my order. I explained to her that I didn’t want any other food from the establishment, considering the experience. She refused a refund and was ONLY willing to do an exchange with the food that had already been thrown out—NASTY
My first time into the sidewalk cafe was an incredible experience. It was in the summer of 2000 I just moved into my home at 49th and primrose. I went into the broad ripple village to scout out a few restaurants. To see what was available to eat. I saw the gentleman that was opening a restaurant called the sidewalk cafe. I got a kick out of the name and I shared that. With him we became fast friends. I was amazed that the gentleman made everything by hand all of the dumplings. They finally cut carrots. They exquisitely cooked pork was so soft and tender and as well. He made his own egg rolls everything by hand I have it been back to the sidewalk cafe in quite some time. I live in Colorado in Denver, actually an evergreen now and there's nowhere anywhere in denver evergreen Colorado Springs. Or Pueblo I have ever had an experience like I had at the sidewalk cafe. Where you're greeted like family. You're talked to like a neighbor and that's true. The man lives in the neighborhood has raised his family in that neighborhood. He would go out of his way to ensure that everything was completely correct with my meals and my orders every time I went to the door. He was a good man and I've missed being able to have conversations with him. But there's no food anywhere like I've ever experienced like. I had at the sidewalk cafe.If you think taste is everything, then you're lost. Family is everything and that's how he treats everyone that comes through...like family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have never ever in my entire 47 years of life, had bland Chinese food. But this establishment managed to accomplish just that. I don’t typically purchase food from broad ripple because I have a theory that the establishments in that area, specifically cater to certain taste buds. And Side Wok, has solidified that theory. I gave them a shot because Chinese food from any restaurant has ALWAYS been consistent. So I thought it would be safe to try this one. WRONG WRONG WRONG. Someone of non-Asian descent or someone who wasn’t in the kitchen w/granny growing up, had to be back there cooking. And I do mean my entire $50 order was bland. Wings, beef and broccoli, and dumplings (my husband got bourbon chicken that just tasted like sugar).
Food: 1
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food! Great family that runs the place. This is my new favorite restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reliable chinese american
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the broccoli chicken and an egg roll. Sauce for chicken was tasty without being overpowering and egg roll was crispy. Solid, cheap Chinese food. Was delicious after a day of moving. Cashier was very polite! I will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve given this place a lot of chances, ordered a lot of different items and it’s all pretty bad. Fried food is often burnt, and food that should’ve been cooked in a wok always tastes like it was steamed in a microwave. The rice they use smells like feet, too. Would be two stars but the woman who takes your money is a first class j**** She is a very rude person (probably the owner) and has no place in the hospitality/restaurant industry. I’m never going back. Next time I feel like Chinese food I’ll just change my mind.
Great tasting food! Some Chinese restaurants prepare food that is too salty for me. This food is just right!! My go-to place for Chinese food when I get a craving. ?? Workers are super nice, too!Vegetarian options: They have veggie dishes!! ?Parking: Parking is plentiful & restaurant is easy to find.Dietary restrictions: Low salt
The absolute best!!! Great food and the staff is incredible. I’ve been coming here for over 5 years. They have a loyal customer in me!!!
I can’t tell you enough how horrible this food is. I haven’t been to the sidewalk café in a couple years and I was truly disappointed. First of all, they did not give me my whole order, I ordered sweet and sour chicken and it was completely burnt and had a terrible aftertaste, our eggrolls were burnt and my husband could not eat any of his sesame chicken because it was too rubbery and hard. I will never go back, ever!
Restaurantji Recommends
I enjoyed my food. It was a nice portion for a good price. They didn't take long to make it and it was delicious
The crab rangoon was excellent! However, everything else was disappointing. We got beef lomein, beef and broccoli, and sweet and sour chicken. The fried rice, egg rolls, beef, and Lo mein were all way under seasoned. They don’t use MSG, but apparently they don’t use any salt either. The sweet and sour chicken looked over cooked but was actually doughy inside. Disappointed… but I would go back and JUST get a few orders of that crab rangoon!
Fantastic bourbon chicken and orange chicken, would recommend. The two workers were incredibly nice and this place made my week!
LOVE this place, definitely a go-to. Big servings! Can't go wrong with the Moo Shu or the Lo Mein
Horrible experience. I purchased shrimp with vegetables for lunch. The shrimp smelled like rotten fish, so bad that I had to throw it in the outside trash. When I called them back to get my money back the lady said I can only trade in my order. I explained to her that I didn’t want any other food from the establishment, considering the experience. She refused a refund and was ONLY willing to do an exchange with the food that had already been thrown out—NASTY