Since moving here from Virginia I have avoided most bars, even though they have some of the best food, because of the smoking. Sidecar Cafe was no exception to this. I took my bike there once for lunch and never went back because I couldn't taste my burger over the cigarette smoke. But I gave it another chance on what just so happened to be their first day without smoking...and wow! What a difference! The food was great, and other than the regulars grumbling about not being able to smoke, everyone was super friendly. I was able to sit and enjoy my food and beer0 while catching the game on the big screen TV. I applaud the Sidecare Cafe and will now be back more often as will others that I've told that it's now...
Read moreThe menu is appealing .The taste/ quality is like basic bar food. My place of work was disappointed to find out they charged us not only TN state tax and added gratuity on a to-go order. Also a random "surcharge". So for 3 people to eat a burger and fries TO-GO it was $70. $16 of that was surcharge and gratuity. Kind of seems like with it being a to- go order they were able to manipulate the pricing/ tax... We use to come down there as a group for lunch to eat/ shoot pool/ and (most importantly to your employees) tip well. It is convenient and literally next door to us. However, we will not be back due to the apparent new tax/ menu pricing. $23 a piece for a burger is too high...
Read moreAtmosphere was great, they had a live band playing which always brings great ambiance to a restaurant. My White Russian was strong as hell - can’t truly complain there - and the mini fried corn dogs were very yummy. Unfortunately my beef slider was dry and 90% bun, and my partners Philly cheesesteak sandwich was also sub par. The meat was dry and burnt. Our service was alright, but staff smoke right off the outdoor deck in front of guests. As a service industry worker, I don’t think that smoking in front of guests is the best look. All in all, we weren’t super impressed with our experience, but hey,...
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