SideStreet Diner

Breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long. I was so happy. You know those days when it’s 9am and you’ve been up for hours? That was me this morning. I wanted hot and plentiful coffee and I also wanted lunch. I got everything I was looking for and more. The Ruben sandwich is filling and tasty. The perfect portions of meat, kraut, and sauce. Plus a side of slaw. My son had the kid’s pancake and husband had biscuits with gravy and eggs. The biscuit tasted great and the gravy was good and basic. We were thrilled with the serviced. Definitely a small town type of place that has regulars and a community atmosphere.

Really good food, solid service in a comfortable place. It is definitely a small family owned restaurant, very casual and relaxed. The food is solid and consistently good. Portions are good, lots of choices and very family friendly. Been here for lunch and breakfast several times.

Found this place on Unilocal and it’s great!
Beer/​Wine Selection, Ample Meter Parking, Vast Menu…
The list goes on and on.
The décor is crazy cute, very neighborhood diner, prices are GP average, they have local baked goods, and the service is friendly.
I hope they have more healthy and vegan fare in the future, but that’s it! A fan!

This is a great place for breakfast or lunch. You can’t go wrong with the eggs or the salads. I like the Maurice and the Kale salad. The soup is also homemade and fabulous. The wait staff is always friendly. I also love the Elvis décor and all the signs around the place. Also, they sell baked goods at the counter if you need pie to go.

This diner is great. Reasonably priced. Huge menu. I’ve taken family and friends here often, my daughters love the chocolate chip pancakes. Simple and nice interior (love the velvet Elvis). The waitress always seem happy and service has been outstanding. The desserts there are on a rotation and are really good. If you are looking for a solid diner choice in Grosse Pointe, check them out.

Great place any day of the week. I have been eating here for years and never had a bad experience. Staff is great, ownership is their and very active with guest. Nice old school dinner look with great food. Turkey Denti Moore is my go to that has a one of a kind cole slaw. Make sure to save some room for house made cake.
This should be a weekly stop if you live in the area breakfast, lunch and dinner support you’re local small business.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Best people, great food! Ask for Stacey, shes a hoot! Oh and if youre into things a little different, order this:
Deli potatoes (Bacon, onion, cheddar, tossed w/​homefries & topped w/​sour cream) top of the rye and get a cup of the veggie chili to pour over top. Its DELISH. I bet you cant finish it.
Im naming this one the Sloppy Ricardo.

Worst breakfast ever. Not sure if these reviews were written by humans. Dry flavorless Omlette, watered down gas station coffee, no room at food bar because it loaded with stuff. When asked «how is your breakfast I replied «ok and asked… does feta melt because this Omlette is dry as a bone… I got the answer NO. I ate ¹⁄₃ of the Omlette and 2 potato wedges. Don’t ask how is your breakfast if you can’t present a solution or pretend to care.

Excellent restaurant. I got the cheese steak and my wife got an omelette. Both the dishes were prepared very well. We also got a side of cheese for french fries which was excellent. The service people were very nice and helpful and knowledgeable. Also inside is a bakery where you can get desserts that are handmade. This is a great spot for a quick lunch or easy dinner. Enjoy.

Breakfast always pleases but today the Cap’n Crunch French Toast is exceeding all expectations! If they suggest you try something… JUST DO IT!

We decided to have dinner at the Sidestreet Deli this chilly May evening. This diner’s stick to your rib fare was a nice pairing with the cold weather outside. I had the Maurice Salad, which evoked happy memories of strolling Hudson’s back in the day. My one son had a hot beef sandwich on white bread smothered in tasty dark brown gravy. My other son had the fish and chips, which came to the table piping hot and flavorful. The Dinty Moore was drenched in a yummy thousand island dressing. The kids mac and cheese was very cheesy according to my daughter. All and all a pleasurable dining experience and we received service with a smile. (:

I have been coming here since side street opened. I used to love it, and would have given it five stars if I reviewed it even a year ago. I have some favorite dishes, but I can’t help but feel like my opinion has gone so downhill about this place .
Especially after jagged fork opened up, which I have had spot on meals literally every time I have been there .
Switching back, The last two times I have had my black bean salad from here it has burnt so badly that the edges are unable to eat ! The one time I did tell the server, the short blonde hair lady with glasses, that it was burnt, she said «I can’t fix it if you don’t let me know.» Granted I am a server myself I know how that goes. People complain after they’ve eaten the whole thing. But the problem with that logic is that she never even came back to ask how everything was ONCE, and we couldn’t get her attention. How could I have told her ?
My other issue with this place now is that I come in to eat by myself a lot. And was forced several times to sit at the breakfast bar in which has no back to seats and no room to eat whatso ever because of all the desserts. The same lady told me that I had to sit there or at a table, I was not allowed to sit a booth. Which I can understand, but when I asked to sit in the half booth by the door I was still turned down. I can understand restaurants not wanting singles to take up their prime seating, but if anyone can compare side streets seating to other restaurants, the middle area is literally a mash pit. So no I absolutely don’t want to sit somewhere where my entire home cooked meal is ruined by the feeling of being in the middle of a can of sardines .
I also am obsessed with their chicken fajita salad, which I still crave for on numerous days. But after either super fatty chewy chicken or it being burnt, I’ve kind of given up on my go to place here, and just go to jagged fork now, cuz at least I know what I’m getting. What’s more than that, is jagged fork will actually treat you for coming back. Being a regular for a few years at side street, I was never given that kind of treatment ‚
Still Love them, but sorry :/

So I have been here twice now, and I am going again this weekend. There must be something I like about this place, right? Well, for one, it’s right across from the closest Trader Joe’s to me. Two, THEY HAVE MIMOSA’S. Three it’s family friendly (my son ordered pancakes and he got Mickey Mouse ones). Four, did I mention they have mimosa’s and it’s across from Trader Joe’s? The first time I came here I wasn’t sure what to order. Just ended up ordering the usual eggs, toast, hashbrowns, and sausage. The next time I really put some thought into it and ordered the Salmon Bennie. It was GREAT! I will definitely order it again. I didn’t catch our waitress’ name, but she was very friendly and catered to my toddler. Brought him crayons and a coloring book right away to keep his attention from the sugar packets! There are also fresh baked pies and other treats near the check out. I have never tried any of them, but need to make a note to get a cake pop this weekend when I am in. They always looks so delicious but I am always stuffed from breakfast.

Not a great start to begin with. Semi rude service. Not very welcoming.
Club sandwich is good. Had the Ruben before and that is B+
The grilled cheese is super overpriced and $ 7.99. Fries are and extra $ 2.79. No kids menu. Almost everything is $ 8.99 or more
We would go here for breakfast (which is ok) but probably won’t be back for awhile. Unimpressed with food and bummed about prices

Nice little diner. I had the Greek chicken wrap, very nice size for a lunch. My girlfriend had the turkey Reuben expecting lunch meat, nope it was chucks of turkey. We were pleasantly surprised. Will be back for more.

I come to this place at least 2 times a week. My fiancé Shane and myself are definitely «regulars» here. (The servers, all so very sweet, know our names)
The breakfast is always amazing! Make sure you get the cranberry nut bread as your toast option. The Mexican omelette with veggie black bean chili atop is my favorite breakfast item to order.
They always have amazing soups!
The chicken salad is DELICIOUS! As a sandwich, or, order the chicken salad platter!!! Which is my personal favorite and comes with cottage cheese, homemade coleslaw, fruit and a «live forever» cinnamon muffin.
Great place. Great service. I’ve never eaten here and left less than satisfied.

Went here for the first time the other night. Great little diner in the Grosse Point area and a great little find.
The sweet potato french fries were the highlight of dish. Salads are fresh and crisp and come with a variety of dressing to chose from.
The staff is welcoming and friendly. When I was there there was a number of regular guests that the servers knew by name.
This is a great location to eat at when doing grocery shopping in that area.
The baked goods are local and made fresh daily and very tasty.

Great little diner.
Food is good.
Great location.
Spicy shrimp hits the spot.
Pies are yum!
Con:
It’s microscopic in there.

Two of us went for breakfast last Sunday around 10:30. They were definitely busy but we barely waited a minute before being sat at a table outside — wonderful patio! The Patio is not on Kercheval, it faces the side street so traffic noise is very minimal.
Our waitstaff seemed flustered, but pleasant and was trying her best. 4 stars because one of the other waitresses happen to mention the breakfast specials, and we were really glad to overhear. They had a prime rib and eggs special plus a house made breakfast pierogi plate with southern potatoes. We ended up ordering one of each ! Both were tasty, but traditional diner style — all parts seemed to be cooked in oil on a flat top (a bit greasy spoon) .
Menu Is extensive with regular diner fair, more breakfast options and salads. We were not dining with children but many other tables were, seems like a family place. They do not allow strollers inside (for fire code reasons) but there are covered parking areas outside .
We will be back !

Good food and good service. Came here for breakfast and got the Big Breakfast: 3 eggs, sausages, ham, bacon, home fries and toast. Food was tasty and portions were on the slightly bigger side. But at the end of the day, it’s just breakfast done the way it should be, nothing to write home about. There wasn’t anything that would make me pick this place over any other spot.
Bill: ~$ 10 per person