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The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Working out of two kitchens we offer you, our guest, the option of two different options for your meal. We are a Cafe & Sushi Bar. We offer fresh Sushi prepared in our open kitchen along with a mediteranean inspired cafe menu with such items as our Checken Pesto Sandwich or our Old World Salad. Each end of our menu truly compliments the other. We hope you come by and visit soon.
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25 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 25 reviews
5 stars
(4)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(16)
- great for lunch(12)
- fit for foodies(11)
- kid-friendly(8)
- good for groups(5)
- great for brunch(3)
The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Creative YUM!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We come to Hyde Park 3 or 4 times a year for concerts or theatre and have the area a bit lacking in great food places. So we're very happy to have found the Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar since it seems have "something for everyone - AND sushi"! Creative menu, very fresh, generous portions (my hubby and I shared a wonderful apple & greens salad and also a sandwick and were quite satisfied). A woman was seated - on the first warmish day of our very-slow-to-come spring - outside, having a martini and enjoying an appetizer. It was such a delight to see an al fresco adventure. She was so content!! We were, too! We will absolutely return!"
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was just mad that a 15%
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was just mad that a 15% service fee was added to my bill when my entire party didn't even show up. Yes I reserved for 10 people but I never got a notification about the service fee and also my entire party didn't even show up. Unacceptable"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 3 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of my favorite places
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of my favorite places in Hyde Park. Staff is friendly and friendly crowd. I made a reservation (not necessary) and my table was waiting. Our server and everyone was very nice.
Although it is known for their sushi they do have other wonderful items on the menu. The jambalaya was delicious and not spicy served with warm bread. The steak sandwich served in a pita bread was wonderful. Please don't leave without having dessert. I had a slice of chocolate cake topped with macadamia nuts. Very rich and you can share it. The best part of it all is that they have Pepsi on their menu (big time kudos for that)!
Good place, good food what more could you ask for?"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wide range of choices on menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Each member of my party commented on how much they enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant and quality of the food. The dessert was particularly outstanding as we all shared two different choices. The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar has a wide range of choices that are suitable for any picky eater, even an entire gluten-free menu. I will definitely be coming back and enjoying other menu items soon!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 5 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sit Down? Don't mind if I do.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar had amazing martinis and great sushi. Service could be improved slightly, as we were waiting for our waitress a couple of times for requests, but overall, it had great ambiance, was quiet enough to hear each other, but very energetic."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was very fresh. Love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very fresh. Love the Gluten Free menu. The place was nice but not too fancy. I was comfortable there in my regular clothes but felt like I was getting something special. It is my new favorite Hyde Park restaurant."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First timer... Enjoyed the food and the friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Sushi was pretty decent for the price and the night I came was a half off special on bottles of wine. I will come back."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Sit Down cafe is a good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Sit Down cafe is a good spot for sushi and sandwiches. Nothing over the top, just a good spot to go to if you are in the area."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar is a good restaurant in Hyde Park. They also serve sandwiches, but I only had the sushi, and it was good. I recommend this place for lunch."
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 10 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is an amusing, eclectic, restaurant, with food for a wide range of tastes, all good. Often, the restaurant has uni (urchin roe), a great treat for me. The wines are well chosen. At first, the combination of sushi and pizza may seem puzzling, but then when you see families where the parents eat sushi while the kids eat pizza, or groups of more and less adventurous eaters, it all makes sense."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We don't get to Hyde Park
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We don't get to Hyde Park often but when we do (concert, etc.), we come to the Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar. They seriously have "something for everyone" in the realm of cross-cuisine offerings. burger? sushi? pizza? it's all there. luncheon specials look really inviting and affordable. And, with a nice bar with reasonable beer/wine/sake lists, it's a fun and tasty deal. Surely busy - make a reservation!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was attentive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was attentive but not in your face. They were pleasant and helpful. Regarding the food, the menu has something for everyone, but it is not so much that it would impeded the quality. My sandwich was good, and my girlfriend likes this place a lot because it has an extensive selection of gluten-free options. AND, the gluten-free brownie, with the chocolate sauce, is amazing."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great place in Hyde Park
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tasty food
Friendly service
Affordable"
Friendly service
Affordable"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate