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The Sidewalk Cafe
Café and American Restaurant$$$$
Venice
"... for breakfast on the boardwalk just try john denver omelette with..."(3 Tips)
"Awesome BLT club, great people watching"(4 Tips)
"Good food and great people with an amazing view."(5 Tips)
"Nice place to eat specially the burritos breakfast!"(10 Tips)
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ArdyssApril 17, 2015The best place for breakfast on Venice Beach. Their literary sandwiches are spot on and delicious! And there's plenty of people to watch. I always bring people visiting from out of state here.
Great service, great food, great atmosphere! I wanted to include a picture of my burger but it tasted too good to leave on my plate long enough! Love this place!!!
Joey MorrowJanuary 9, 2018Great food! Go next door and spend $10 or more at Small World Books and they give you 10% off your meal. I dunnit.
People watching and good breakfast. One of my favorite places to take visitors to get a feel of a busy weekend. The Belgian waffles and breakfast are good. Great place to stop for a drink too.
Ryan RosarioJune 4, 2019I had the margarita. It was small and it tasted great to the point I thought it had nothing in it. It ended up being STRONG based on how tipsy I was after it. Best kind of cocktail!- Inspectah JSeptember 16, 2014Probably the best place for breakfast on the boardwalk just try john denver omelette with pineapple and you shouldnt be disappointed
Mallorie MontesdeocaAugust 18, 2012Perfectly spiced bloody Mary's. And a great spot to ppl watch. Venice is full of freaky characters
Maxim MatthewAugust 4, 2010Have a beer (or two) and a "John Irving"-Burger... relax and enjoy the sunset and some cool live music... sourronded by the ocean and magic flair of venice beach!
- Ryan RosarioJune 4, 2019Cocktails are small, taste great, but are STRONG. I was tipsy after one margarita and I'm not a small guy.
Dana VMay 12, 2014Amazing fries and $5 805 drafts. Check out the hidden bookstore, and mind the drunks.
Rockin' TalentMay 7, 2011Come out today between 2-4pm and meet the Rancho Escondido girls! Try this smooth agave liqueur, mmmm. And the staff at Sidewalk Cafe are awesome too! :)
Jerad MillicanFebruary 15, 2012The local beer "Hagar 24 IPA" has a bit more of a bitter bite than the regular light beer, but goes eggceelent with their artichoke dip! :)
Demian SellforsSeptember 25, 2011So Ed is seriously one of the best bartenders I've met in the world. I've traveled the planet and live down the street. Lucky.
Kayla JohnsonApril 20, 2015Decent restaurant, especially to people watch or for the ocean view /sunset
Shweta ViswanathanApril 27, 2013Nicest staff ever:) get their garlic Parmesan fries! And a seat by the boardwalk.
Rachel MercerJune 2, 2012Always crowded. For you best bet during the daytime head to the bar and eat there. The burgers are pretty swell.
mitjamavsarNovember 19, 2017The waiter insisted on 20% tip and even said it’s a standard. And even wrote the tip on our bill. Don’t go here. Location and view on the beach is nice but the food tastes bad.
Mikita KotMarch 9, 2016One of the few places you sit and eat on Venice beach. The food is moderately shitty.
Michelle La Caille FaldoskiMay 20, 2013Food, eh... but great place to watch crazy ass people walk by on Venice Beach!
The bartender Ed is a real swell guy. He just poured me a free shot of my favorite booze cause he remembers me from 2 weeks ago!
Sit by the sidewalk on a Saturday morning with eggs Benedict and a mimosa
rosieJune 29, 2011I have enjoyed this place before but today SUCKED! I never felt so discriminated agaisnt IN MY LIFE! I ordered soup n salad and evry1 else got severed b4 us & we were the first ones there NEVER AGAIN!
Don't get the mango or strawberry margaritas. There is NO tequila! House is pretty decent.
Gene KimMay 23, 2010Go there and see Matt Dowd play the guitar while you eat. Get the breakfast special
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
(310) 399-5547
Features
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Live Music
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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