01/12/09

Nice local spot, great atmosphere

by esynergy

I frequent the Sidecar, as I live in the neighborhood. It has a great atmosphere that makes you not want to leave. When I go "just for dinner and a drink," I often wind up staying until after midnight. There are some great drink specials, unique beers from local breweries, and reasonably-priced mixed drinks.

The menu is solid and creative, too...a step up from the usual bar menu. Although, I think they may have gotten a new chef because the food lately hasn't been up to par. Don't get me wrong, it's still better than most bar food, but recently it hasn't blown me away like it usually does.

• Pros: atmosphere, friendly staff
• Cons: can get crowded, new chef?

11/13/08

by far my favorite bar in Philly

by Kcphila

Very reasonable prices, great music, a great staff, cool design...all around great bar. The PW reviewed Sidecar as having the friendliest bar staff in the city, and it really does. The menu is fantastic and Southern inspired and has a great revolving selection of interesting specials.

The beer selection really has something for everyone. From the bottom of the barrel (Reading Premium- basically PBR, but local, which is nice) all the way up to various sophisticated "grown up" beers.

It can be pretty hipster, but the crowd is a lot more diverse then most similar bars.

• Pros: great beer selection, really nice staff
• Cons: can get very, very crowded on weekends

09/09/08

Delicious burger!

by valerie28

My boyfriend and I have tried a lot of the burgers in Philly, and this is definitely in our top 2. We had the burger with ham on it, and it was just... amazing. Delicious blend of flavors, juicy and *perfectly* cooked, good amount of toppings, very tasty bun... the ideal burger experience. The fries were pretty good, and the sausage/rice/beans dish was just ok, but overpriced. Good beer selection. The neighborhood is a bit off-putting, but this is a fun place. It gets really crowded, and you will probably have to wait for a table outdoors.

• Pros: delicious burgers
• Cons: off the beaten track