Brightside Cafe

Had never been here before. Didn’t know the program, but seemed a little off today. There was a sign at the door saying to wait to be seated, yet I waited for probably 5min or more while several employees buzzed by, and no one offered help or even said they would be back to seat me. Someone clearing tables (not wait staff) finally asked if I had been helped, and I said no, so he told me to just find a spot and someone would be with me. Didn’t seem like it was part of his job, so kudos to him for noticing I wasn’t getting helped. My waitress didn’t show for a while. Once she did, it took quite a while for her return. She came by for other tables, but passed me up. I didn’t even get my drink until my meal was half way eaten, whereas I’m used to having a drink while looking at the menu. I ordered the bright side burger and chili. Both were pretty decent. Not out of this world, but worthy enough to try again some time. Fries were decent too. From my experience, food seemed good enough to try again sometime. Service certainly seemed lacking today, but I saw other servers buzzing around attentively, so I think it is possible that my issues happens to be with the particular server that I had. Therefore, since the food was decent, and it looked like other people were getting good service, I’m not going to dismiss the place from a lack of service experience this time, as I assume it was likely something that may not repeat if I try again. So I’ll give a good 4 stars at this point, and try again sometime to hope they hold the 4 star rating I gave them the benefit of the doubt on.

Amazing food, serviced right away, got our food very quick. Diet and allergy free options. Very cute and nice place, great music, I loved the artwork.

Wait staff was good my kids Dino chicken nuggets had been over cooked they wouldn't eat them. My steak burrito or chop steak not sure the meat had been over cooked on one side it was chew and unappetizing. Cheese balls and fries where good

We were driving through & always enjoy trying new places...Brightside Cafe did NOT disappoint! So glad we stopped there for lunch!

My husband & I each had different burgers of our choosing...I had cheese curds as my side & he had fries. We also shared an order of onion rings.

The food was all delicious. Portions were generous. The onion rings were probably the best we've ever had...crispy, crunchy & delicious!

The staff were friendly & cheerful. The Cafe was bright & cheery and clean. Loved all the inspirational sayings on the walls.

Wish we lived closer! We'll be back again when we pass through!

In any big city, this place would be packed, but here in Sioux City, there were very few customers. The food was great, the atmosphere is exemplary, the service was stupendous, their prices were reasonable. If this place were in Minneapolis, it would be a legendary hub.

Our server, Liz, was very friendly and accommodating to us first timers! She took the time to explain what was available and worked with my special dietary needs. The food was delicious, plentiful and fast. Definitely will go back and recommend to family and friends!

I went here with my two daughters and my grandson for my birthday brunch. We had a wonderful morning. The food was wonderful and we enjoyed ourselves. My daughter is a regular with her boyfriend. That is why they brought me here here for my birthday brunch because they got I would enjoy it as much as she does.

Great food and coffee. Staff has always been very friendly and attentive. The interior is clean and appealing to the eye but some of the music choices are not what I consider relaxing for a Cafe, more suitable for a late night dance club.

I have come quite a bit for breakfast, but today was terrible. The staff were on their phones, our food took forever to come out, and when it did, they didn’t give us any syrup or butter. We had to ask the staff 2x for syrup and butter because they were on their phones and could care less about the customers. There was also another table having the same issues. I understand if people are short staffed, but this was not the case. These two gentlemen clearly didn’t want to be working today. We will not be eating at this establishment again.

Breakfast food was decent, and arrived surprisingly fast. But when we received our check it was $40, 1 plate x 2 = $20, 1 milk and 2 coffee were $15, are you kidding me? No wonder place was empty at 830 am. Will not be back here.