Sidebar Cafe
191 E 161 St, Bronx
(917) 819-8400
Customers' Favorites
Tuna Melt Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Teriyaki Chicken Turkey Yellow Rice
Western Omelet Avocado Toast
Southwest Avocado Toast
Thai Chicken Pizza
Korean Bibimbap
Caprese Panini
Pepperoni Pizza
Coffee Bar
Coffee
Americano
Macchiato
Latte
Cappuccino
Cafe Au Lait
Red Eye Hot Beverage
Hot Chocolate
Cold Beverage
Iced Coffee
Iced Americano
Iced Latte
Iced Red Eye Cold Beverage
Smoothies
S1. Andy Boy Smoothie
Mango, pineapple, banana, kale, spinach, and coconut water.
S2. Acai Berry Smoothie
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, and acai juice.
S3. Mango Tango Smoothie
Mango, pineapple, banana, and coconut milk.
S4. Energizer Smoothie
Banana, kale, peanut butter, and almond milk.
S5. Tropical Blast
Strawberry, carrot juice, mango, pineapple, and coconut milk.
S6. Sweet Morning
Banana, granola, peanut butter, honey, and almond milk.
S7. Blueberry Madness Smoothie
Blueberry, strawberry, banana, and apple juice.
S8. Sweet Madness Smoothie
Mango, banana, papaya, agave, and apple juice.
S9. Pina Colada
Pineapple, coconut, banana , agave, and coconut water.
S10. Columbus
Pineapple, mango, banana, and orange juice.
S11. Central Park Smoothie
Papaya, Banana, and apple Juice.
S12. Super Protein Smoothie
Peanut butter, granola, banana, and almonds, and soy milk.
S13. Super Berry
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, and almond milk.
S14. Acai Fruit Smoothie
Acai, banana , coconut, agave, and soy milk.
S15. Ginger Melon
Watermelon, pineapple, ginger, and apple juice.
S16. Fit Choice Smoothie
Strawberry, grapes, pineapple, banana, agave, and coconut water.
S17. The Avocado Soymilk Smoothie
Banana, avocado, and agave.
S18. Green Delux Smoothie
Avocado, green apple, kale, and cucumber.
S19. Morning Magic Smoothie
Cold coffee, banana, flax seeds, and plain yogurt.
S20. Chunky Monkey Smoothie
Banana, peach berry, blueberry, cashews, and almond milk.
S21. Mango Madness Smoothie
Mango, spinach, strawberry, banana, and apple juice.
Juice Bar
J1. Energy Boost Juice
Carrot, beet, apple, lemon, and ginger.
J2. Rain Forest
Spinach, cucumber, green apple, and lemon.
J3. Green Magic
Kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, and lemon.
J4. Fat Burner
Grapefruit, pineapple, celery, and honey.
J5. Green Power
Kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, green apple, and ginger.
J6. Stress Booster
Cucumber, celery, beets, and carrots.
J7. Ice Garden
Green apple, lemon, cucumber, celery, spinach, and kale.
J8. Detox
Green apple, cucumber, and lemon ginger.
J9. Blood Builder
Carrot, beets, celery, and red apple.
J10. Cold Buster
Carrot, pineapple, ginger, and lemon.
J11. Body Cleanser
Carrot, cucumber, celery, and ginger.
J12. Headache Relief
Apple , orange, carrot, and ginger.
J13. Weight Loss
Pineapple, cucumber, orange, and spinach.
J14. Allergies
Celery, lemon, parsley, and carrot.
J15. Energize
Ginger, lemon, apple, and carrot.
J16. Cholesterol
Parsley, orange, spinach, and carrot.
Acai Bowl
A1. Original Acai Bowl
Acai, banana, peanut butter, and almond milk toppings strawberry, banana, and granola.
A2. Green Machine
Acai, spinach, kale, and almond milk. Toppings banana, blueberries and coconut flakes.
A3. Mango a Go Go
Acai, banana, almond butter and almond milk toppings: mango chunks, coconut flake, and granola.
A4. Protein Replenisher Acai Bowl
Acai, banana, peanut butter, protein, almond milk toppings strawberry, peanut butter, granola, and cacao nibs.
Classic Sandwich
Turkey Breast Classic Sandwich Roll
Sandwich with boneless grilled or fried chicken.
Turkey Breast Classic Sandwich Hero
Sandwich with boneless grilled or fried chicken.
Smoked Turkey Breast Classic Sandwich Roll
Sandwich made with minced seasoned meat cooked inside of a casing.
Smoked Turkey Breast Classic Sandwich Hero
Sandwich made with minced seasoned meat cooked inside of a casing.
Honey Maple Turkey Breast Classic Sandwich Roll
Poultry sandwich.
Honey Maple Turkey Breast Classic Sandwich Hero
Poultry sandwich.
Roast Beef Classic Sandwich Roll
Sliced beef that has been cooked over dry heat.
Roast Beef Classic Sandwich Hero
Sliced beef that has been cooked over dry heat.
Corned Beef Classic Sandwich Roll
Salt cured beef sandwich.
Corned Beef Classic Sandwich Hero
Salt cured beef sandwich.
Pastrami Classic Sandwich Roll
Smoked and cured beef sandwich.
Pastrami Classic Sandwich Hero
Smoked and cured beef sandwich.
Chicken Breast Classic Sandwich Roll
Sandwich with boneless grilled or fried chicken.
Chicken Breast Classic Sandwich Hero
Sandwich with boneless grilled or fried chicken.
House Salad Sandwich
Organic Egg Salad Sandwich Roll
A cold creamy sandwich made with chopped eggs, mayo, and seasoning.
Organic Egg Salad Sandwich Hero
A cold creamy sandwich made with chopped eggs, mayo, and seasoning.
Tuna Salad Sandwich Roll
Chilled creamy mild fish sandwich.
Tuna Salad Sandwich Hero
Chilled creamy mild fish sandwich.
Italian Tuna Salad Sandwich Roll
Chilled creamy mild fish sandwich.
Italian Tuna Salad Sandwich Hero
Chilled creamy mild fish sandwich.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Roll
Chopped chicken that has been tossed in a creamy dressing.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Hero
Chopped chicken that has been tossed in a creamy dressing.
Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich Roll
Chopped chicken that has been tossed in a creamy dressing.
Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich Hero
Chopped chicken that has been tossed in a creamy dressing.
Shrimp Salad Sandwich Roll
Shellfish salad.
Shrimp Salad Sandwich Hero
Shellfish salad.
Specialty Cold Sandwich
S1. American Submarines Specialty Cold Sandwich
Tukey breast, roasted beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and basil mayo.
S2. Chicken BLT Specialty Cold Sandwich
Chicken salad, beef bacon, lettuce, tomato, and provolone.
S3. Crazy Turkey Specialty Cold Sandwich
Smoked turkey, brie cheese, green apple, alfafa sprouts, and honey mustard.
S4. NY Attorney Specialty Cold Sandwich
Smoked turkey, pastrami, muenster cheese, lettuce, and tomato Dijon mustard.
S5. Mama Boy Specialty Cold Sandwich
Roasted beef, turkey, Swiss cheese, green leaf, tomato, and horseradish sauce.
S6. Grand Jury Specialty Cold Sandwich
Pepper turkey, pepper jack cheese, avocado, roasted red peppers, and pesto mayo.
S7. Veggie Tuna Specialty Cold Sandwich
Italian tuna, alfafa sprouts, sliced carrot, avocado, roasted red peppers, and sweet balsamic glaze.
S8. Trial De Novo Specialty Cold Sandwich
Roasted peppers, alfafa sprouts, grilled portabella mushroom, and sweet pesto sauce.
Paninis
P1. Chicken Fajita Panini
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, and salsa.
P2. Chicken Parmesan Panini
Breaded chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce, fresh basil, and grated Parmesan.
P3. Tuna Melt Panini
Fresh tuna salad, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.
P4. Seizure Avocado Panini
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, avocado, red o nion, and chipotle dressing.
P4. Petition Combo Panini
Fresh mozzarella, grilled zucchini, eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, and balsamic glaze.
P5. Chicken Pesto Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, sliced Roma tomatoes, and baby spinach.
P6. Confession Roast Beef Panini
Roasted beef, pepper jack cheese, red onions, roas ted peppers, and chipotle sauce.
P7. Monte Cristo Panini
Ham and smoked turkey layers, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and honey mustard.
P8. Trial Turkey Panini
Roasted turkey, fresh mozzarella, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and honey mustard.
P9. De Jure Panini
Fresh turkey, brie cheese, sliced green apple, baby arugula, and honey Dijon.
P10. Caprese Panini
Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, fresh basil, and sweet balsamic glaze.
Wraps
W1. Chicken Tijuana Wrap
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, avocado, roast peppers, caramelized onions, and salsa.
W2. Tuna Supreme Wrap
Fresh tuna salad, avocado, Alfalfa sprouts, sliced cucumber, and carrots.
W3. Santa Fe Wrap
Pepper turkey, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and fresh salsa.
W4. Balsamic Chicken Wrap
Balsamic grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and fresh basil.
W5. Vegetarian Wrap
Mixed green, avocado, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, Alfalfa sprouts and hummus.
W6. Chicken Fajita Wrap
Grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, roasted peppers, grilled onions, and hot salsa.
W7. Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
W8. Ranchero Wrap
Grilled chicken, turkey bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch dressing.
W9. Turkey Club Wrap
Fresh turkey, cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes.
W10. Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, blue cheese, and Buffalo sauce.
Signature Hamburger
SH1. Classic Burger
All-natural beef burger grilled and served on a brioche bun.
SH1. Classic Burger Meal
All-natural beef burger grilled and served on a brioche bun.
SH2. Cheeseburger Burger
American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes pickle, onions, and mayo.
SH2. Cheeseburger Burger Meal
American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes pickle, onions, and mayo.
SH3. La Mexicana Burger
Pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and jalapeno peppers.
SH3. La Mexicana Burger Meal
Pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and jalapeno peppers.
SH4. BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Burger
Turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, sauteed onions, and homemade BBQ sauce.
SH4. BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Burger Meal
Turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, sauteed onions, and homemade BBQ sauce.
SH5. Veggie Burger
Medley of lentils, quinoa, brown rice, garden vegetables, and spices.
SH5. Veggie Burger Meal
Medley of lentils, quinoa, brown rice, garden vegetables, and spices.
SH6. Turkey Burger
Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and gravy.
SH6. Turkey Burger Meal
Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and gravy.
Quesadillas
Q1. Chicken Habanero Quesadilla
Chipotle BBQ chicken, pepper jack, and cheddar cheese, roasted red pepper, red onion, and jalapenos pepper.
Q2. El Paso Quesadilla
Mexican style sauteed beef, black bean, grilled onion, salsa sauce, and Monterey jack cheese.
Q3. Chipotle Beef Steak Quesadilla
Grilled steak, chipotle mayo, cheddar cheese, sauteed jalapenos, roasted onion, and peppers.
Q4. Mixed Cheese Quesadilla
Pepper jack, and cheddar cheese, roasted onion, and peppers black olive, and cilantro mayo.
Q5. Vegetarian Quesadilla
Roasted vegetable, pepper jack, and cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeno pepper, smashed red bean, and mayo.
Q6. Pollo Grande Quesadilla
Broccoli, tomato, black olive, mozzarella, grilled chicken sliced jalapeno pepper, and mayo.
Q7. The Portofino Quesadilla
Breaded chicken cutlet, grilled eggplant, marinara sauce fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leave.
Q8. Chipotle Shrimp Quesadilla
Hot Classic Sandwiches
Tuna Melt Hot Classic Sandwich Roll
Mild fish sandwich.
Tuna Melt Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Mild fish sandwich.
Grilled Chicken Hot Classic Sandwich Roll
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
Grilled Chicken Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
Breaded Chicken Cutlet Hot Classic Sandwich Roll
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
Breaded Chicken Cutlet Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
Fried Fish Cutlet Hot Classic Sandwich Roll
Sandwich made with a piece of cut fish that is either fried, baked, or grilled.
Fried Fish Cutlet Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Sandwich made with a piece of cut fish that is either fried, baked, or grilled.
Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken Hot Classic Sandwich Roll
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
Fresh Turkey Breast Hot Classic Sandwich Roll
Poultry sandwich.
Fresh Turkey Breast Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Poultry sandwich.
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Hot Classic Sandwich Roll
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
Beef Meatball Parmesan Hot Classic Sandwich Roll
Breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and cheese sandwich.
Beef Meatball Parmesan Hot Classic Sandwich Hero
Breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and cheese sandwich.
Hot Sandwiches from Grill
HG1. Viva Mexico Hot Sandwich
Grilled chicken, avocado, melted pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, and salsa.
HG2. Chamber Combo Sandwich
Hot pastrami, corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing.
HG3. Sidebar Sub
Chicken cutlet, turkey bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and creamy ranch.
HG4. Reuben Hot Sandwich
Grilled hot corned beef, melted Swiss, and sauerkraut.
HG5. Chicken Philly Hot Sandwich
Seasoned grilled chicken, American cheese, grilled peppers, and onions.
HG6. Marshal Bite Hot Sandwich
Grilled steak, provolone cheese, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, and chipotle mayo.
HG7. Philly Cheesesteak Hot Sandwich
Thinly sliced beef steak, provolone cheese, and caramelized onions.
HG8. Prime Chopped Cheese Hot Sandwich
Chopped up fresh ground beef hamburger, roasted peppers, and grilled onions.
HG9. Judge Favourite Hot Sandwich
Grilled turkey, Swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo.
HG10. Chicken Cordon Bleu Hot Sandwich
Grilled chicken, ham, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing.
Sidebar Tossed Salad Bar
Small Prime Tossed Salad
1 protein, green, and 4 toppings. Add extra protein, or topping or avocado for an additional charge.
Large Prime Tossed Salad
2 protein, green, and 6 toppings. Add extra protein, or topping or avocado for an additional charge.
Asian Cuisine Bar
Stir-Fried Over Rice
Choice of 4 vegetable toppings and steamed white rice. Add brown rice for an additional charge.
Korean Bibimbob
Add brown rice for an additional charge.
Ramen Noodle Soup
Choice of 4 vegetable toppings and steamed white rice.
Udon Noodle Soup
Choice of 4 vegetable toppings and steamed white rice.
Pizza
PZ1. Plain Cheese Pizza
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
PZ2. Caprese Pizza
Vegan. Marinara sauce, sauteed tomato and basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
PZ3. Pesto Pizza
Pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
PZ4. The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, red onions, and fresh cilantro.
PZ5. Thai Chicken Pizza
Thai peanut sauce and mozzarella, hearth- baked then topped with crisp bean sprouts, julienned carrots, slivered scallions, and fresh cilantro.
PZ6. Hawaiian Pizza
Fresh pineapple, applewood smoked turkey ham, and slivered. Scallions.
PZ7. California Club Pizza
Applewood smoked turkey bacon, grilled chicken and mozzarella, hearth- baked then topped with avocado, wild arugula, fresh tomatoes, torn basil, and romaine tossed in lemon pepper mayo.
PZ8. Pepperoni Pizza
Rustic and spicy pepperoni with fresh mozzarella and wild Greek oregano. Also available with white truffle oil.
PZ9. Spicy Milano Pizza
Spicy marinara, serrano peppers, Italian beef sausage, spicy beef pepperoni, cremini mushrooms, yellow onions, fresh mozzarella and romano, and wild Greek oregano.
PZ10. Margherita Pizza
Crushed tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and Parmesan.
Water & Beverage
Fiji Water
Essentia Water
20 oz. Soda
Canned Soft Drink
Gatorade
Snapple
Canada Dry Selzer Water
Vitamin Water
Core Water
Poland Spring Water
Smart Water
Evian Water
Perrier Water
San Pellegrino Water
2 Liter Soda
Orange Juice Bottle
Mash Sparking Fruit Drink
Stewart's Cream Soda
Kombucha & Synergy Organic Raw Juice
Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
Health Aid Kombucha
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Recent Reviews
Good variety of food, desserts and drinks. Moderate prices, friendly staff. Anaken, Ofelia and Ana are attentive and greet the usual customers by name and have their drinks ready by the time they reach the cash register!
May 2025
This place is truly a hidden gem! The prices are super reasonable, which is perfect if you’re looking for great food without breaking the bank. What really stood out to me was how heartwarming and kind the workers were—they made me feel so welcome and cared for from the moment I walked in. You can tell they genuinely love what they do. And the food? Absolutely amazing. The menu is incredibly diverse, with something for everyone, no matter what you’re craving. Every dish...
April 2025
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