Staff seemed miserable like they didn't want to be there and we're just doing through the motions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Guilty Guy
Love how the staff say hi as we pass on the street in area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cody Bond
I would give the service more than 5 stars. All staff was so attentive that I don't even know who our server was. Food was great and the bar was nice and cozy on a cold winters evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Art In Motion
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sidebar – Danforth
Hands down one of the best hospitality experiences I’ve had in Toronto. I asked for a Moscow Mule with mango purée and they didn’t have the purée in-house — instead of saying “sorry, can’t do it,” the owner literally went to the store, bought it, and came back just to make my drink. That alone says everything you need to know about this place.
That level of care, effort, and pride is rare these days. The drink was 🔥, the vibe is on point, and the service is genuinely from the heart. This is how you turn a first-time guest into a lifetime customer.
If you’re on the Danforth and want great energy, great drinks, and owners who actually care — Sidebar is the spot. Respect. 👏🍹🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amt
Great place - and great for wheelchair accessablity. The table is comfortable and the bathroom wheelchair friendly. The food was great. The manager went way above and beyond to make sure we all had a wonderful time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Paula Quintanar J
Lovely place; went by myself and everyone made me feel so welcome and safe; thank you guys so much ! I’ll totally be back soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katelynn Matthews-Lindsay
Nothing but 5 stars for our experience here! Andre is one of the best servers I've ever encountered, super personable. Thanks for having us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris Saville
Amazing little place, Andre took amazing care of us and the bartender was fantastic. 10/10 would recommend if your on the Danforth!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan D'ortenzio
Andre was great , service was awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Horvath
Dropped into this place for a quick bite before a show. Amazing ambiance and vibe. Friendly prompt service and the food was fantastic. Fries were perfect with a unique seasoning that was light, burger was delicious and very tasty.
Great experience and looking forward to dropping in again
Great prices on the drinks. Onion rings are soooo good. Tuesdays are the best days because of trivia! And they have a nice deal with happy hour when the music hall has a show. Also the bar staff and servers are great and a lot of fun. Love sidebar !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Floyd Jones
I had the tacos and sweet potatoes sharables. They were both flavorless. They might have good beer but the food in my experience was terrible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Adil Engineer
Really disappointing service. Will not be coming back
Arn Paul
Good selection of great beers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Kraft
Diver bar on the nicer end of the spectrum; Food was a little more upscale than usual bar food, generous, and good late at night with a beer. It's next to a music venue so whichever crowd is there that evening pours into the bar.
Staff seemed miserable like they didn't want to be there and we're just doing through the motions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Love how the staff say hi as we pass on the street in area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would give the service more than 5 stars. All staff was so attentive that I don't even know who our server was. Food was great and the bar was nice and cozy on a cold winters evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sidebar – Danforth
Hands down one of the best hospitality experiences I’ve had in Toronto. I asked for a Moscow Mule with mango purée and they didn’t have the purée in-house — instead of saying “sorry, can’t do it,” the owner literally went to the store, bought it, and came back just to make my drink. That alone says everything you need to know about this place.
That level of care, effort, and pride is rare these days. The drink was 🔥, the vibe is on point, and the service is genuinely from the heart. This is how you turn a first-time guest into a lifetime customer.
If you’re on the Danforth and want great energy, great drinks, and owners who actually care — Sidebar is the spot. Respect. 👏🍹🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place - and great for wheelchair accessablity. The table is comfortable and the bathroom wheelchair friendly. The food was great. The manager went way above and beyond to make sure we all had a wonderful time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place; went by myself and everyone made me feel so welcome and safe; thank you guys so much ! I’ll totally be back soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing but 5 stars for our experience here! Andre is one of the best servers I've ever encountered, super personable. Thanks for having us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing little place, Andre took amazing care of us and the bartender was fantastic. 10/10 would recommend if your on the Danforth!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andre was great , service was awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dropped into this place for a quick bite before a show. Amazing ambiance and vibe. Friendly prompt service and the food was fantastic. Fries were perfect with a unique seasoning that was light, burger was delicious and very tasty.
Great experience and looking forward to dropping in again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great prices on the drinks. Onion rings are soooo good. Tuesdays are the best days because of trivia! And they have a nice deal with happy hour when the music hall has a show. Also the bar staff and servers are great and a lot of fun. Love sidebar !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the tacos and sweet potatoes sharables. They were both flavorless. They might have good beer but the food in my experience was terrible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Really disappointing service. Will not be coming back
Good selection of great beers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diver bar on the nicer end of the spectrum; Food was a little more upscale than usual bar food, generous, and good late at night with a beer. It's next to a music venue so whichever crowd is there that evening pours into the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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