Side Wok Cafe
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Side Wok Cafe
Family owned and operated since 2000! We offer the best Chinese, Thai and vegetarian food in town. We only use the finest ingredients, 100% vegetable oil and of course, no MSG. Our recipes and love for authentic food come from old family traditions reaching all the way back to China. We have found the best combinations of taste and tradition form Thailand, China and Hong Kong and brought them here for you to enjoy.

We also recognize the difference between real vegetarian food, and food that just doesn't "have meat". We understand that the foods, sauces and oils all need to be free of animal products and cooked separately to be truly vegetarian. This includes animals like fish and poultry. If we say it's vegetarian, you can be confident that it's actually, authentically, vegetarian.
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The mission is simple: serve delicious, affordable food that guests will want to return to week after week. A new type of fried rice that can be experienced nowhere else but here. Peas, carrots, onions, egg, basil leaves, special hot sauce and choice of meat (chicken, pork or tofu). For beef, shrimp or combo, please add 1 dollar.
Reviews (21)
Kenna O'Connell
Kenna O'Connell
Jan 24, 2022
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Currently offering take out only. After ordering lunch specials in person our to go order was ready in about five minutes. The lunch specials come with a vegetable egg roll and your choice of hot and sour or corn egg drop soup. There is a choice of white rice or fried rice and 28 different entrees. The beef and mushrooms is delicious. Tender beef, flavorful sauce and a nice blend of vegetables and mushrooms. Yushuan chicken was wonderful. Delightful mix of vegetables and large pieces of chicken in a slightly sweet sauce but not over powering. Prices are good lunch for two with tip under $20. Did
Haley Amichaux
Haley Amichaux
Jan 23, 2022
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This place is AMAZING. The food is delicious and it is so affordable. I love that there are vegan options too. My new favorite place for Chinese food.
K. C. Lucas
K. C. Lucas
Nov 18, 2021
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Order just delivered. No drinks with order. Li mein burnt, inedible. Called back. No answer. I’ll update my review if I’m given a full refund. The soup was excellent, but no drinks?burnt noodles? My wife and kids have NO FOOD. Yes, Probly my fault, but I was let down and need a refund.
S. D.
S. D.
Oct 11, 2021
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Ordered takeout and when I picked up my food, I told them my phone #, paid, and took the bag they handed me. Got home and it was the wrong order. I called and was told to come back for the correct order and to keep the food I had because they couldn't give it to the other customer.
When I got back I asked for a price adjustment, because I had been charged more for the wrong order. They refused telling me that I had gotten two orders for the price of one and that it was my fault anyway because I had given them the wrong phone #. (I hadn't, but even if I had, you're going to tell me it matched the
Kelcie Riesterer
Kelcie Riesterer
Jul 19, 2021
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Sidewalk is a vegan dream. They have amazing vegan mock meat and are so nice and knowledgeable when calling to order. We order here at least once a week and it’s amazing every time. Thankful for such a great family owned place on Colfax. If you are vegan or vegetarian you HAVE to try Sidewok.
Bacioni Gregorio
Bacioni Gregorio
Feb 19, 2021
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Finally a Thai place w a ton of vegan dishes! Outstanding flavor. We got the curry, a stir fry and a pad thai, each of them made with vegan meats, extra veggies and different spiciness levels. Each were delish. Pro tip: call in your order directly to save the merchant 15% in grubhub takeout or delivery fees. They may even hook you up w a free dessert for being so conscientious.
G. Daddy
G. Daddy
Feb 11, 2021
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We pretty much ordered everything. actually maybe 9 things for our dinner party. ultra good veggie stuff. not just 'sans meat' but also they have some plant based mock meats too that are a cool treat. pretty cool to see a thai place that is so awake and connected to what people want. cruelty-free dish options. really great! will def be back.
Tim C.
Tim C.
Feb 10, 2021
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I like Chinese food in Styrofoam containers. Solid Chinese food Togo what's not to like.
Natasha L.
Natasha L.
Oct 20, 2020
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They have the best vegan "meats" and their sesame tofu is top notch. Best Chinese food in Denver. A must go.
Christina O.
Christina O.
Sep 11, 2020
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My boyfriend used to live a lot closer to Sidewok Cafe and we would get take out from here at least once a week.

We always got the dinner for two with fried rice and sesame chicken for the entrees. Soup wise, it would vary it would either be wonton soup or hot and sour soup.

I love how huge the portions are. I always know we will have leftovers for the next day and who doesn't love left over Chinese? It's like the best.

Even with getting delivery, they are super fast. I haven't had a problem with an order from Sidewok. I definitely recommend it. We've tried other Chinese
Kristen H.
Kristen H.
Jun 04, 2020
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Great traditional Chinese food! Large portions for a good price and both of my deliveries have been right on time. Looking forward to trying more of the menu soon!
Mike G.
Mike G.
Mar 26, 2020
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Had takeout twice in the last week from Sidewok. We're happy and will keep ordering, and maybe sit down for dinner once the apocalypse is out of fashion.
Fried rice is some of the best I've had in Denver. Just enough egg, and no random peas like most have. Noodle dishes were flavorful, not over greasy or oily.
Rose R.
Rose R.
Mar 11, 2020
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This is THE BEST Chinese food place I've ever had. No bs. They are friendly, precise on my order ever time, FAST FRESH HOT DELIVERY. I couldn't be happier with this restaurant & their delivery service. I never order Chinese takeout from anywhere else! Thank u guys for an awesome job!
Nathaniel Dickson
Nathaniel Dickson
Jan 06, 2020
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5 star delivery and pick up. The food is really solid and the portions are big. We normally have leftovers for lunch from each entree the next day.
The few times I've picked up food the place has been empty, and I personally don't find it very inviting to dine in.
That said, everyone is always very friendly on the phone and in person, and deliveries are fast.
Ty D.
Ty D.
Nov 11, 2019
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Large portion sizes at a great price. The cream cheese wontons are the best around and the sesame chicken is also far superior to any I've ever had. Friendly staff. It's a mostly takeout restaurant but they have a lot of seating so we usually eat in.
Gina Sandoval
Gina Sandoval
Jun 14, 2019
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Absolutely love this place! Never came in to eat only ordered out. Very friendly and welcoming. Good size dinning area kid friendly and LARGE portions of food! You definitely get your money's worth.
Leah R.
Leah R.
Jan 02, 2019
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It's been 2hrs of placing an order online through the site designated by this restaurant. We have yet to receive our food after several calls stating length of time waiting & being told it will be to us very shortly. The restaurant informed us many orders were placed at once but 2hrs is ridiculous.
Marianna B.
Marianna B.
Dec 04, 2018
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Terrible service. I've tried to order from here twice and have had issues both times. Don't waste your time.
Dave W.
Dave W.
Jul 30, 2018
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Great food
Tables weren't sticky from old food
Carpet need to be cleaned
But enjoyed the food
Angela G.
Angela G.
Jul 08, 2018
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This place was gross. We ordered on Grubhub and drove to pick up our order. The neighborhood is super sketchy and the building is super run down and divey but not in a good way. You can kind of see the hoarding and unkept interior from the outside through the filthy windows and believe me once you walk in you aren't let down by the outside appearance. This place stunk as soon as i walked in--of what I'm not sure but it wasn't a pleasant smell. The register was caked in dust and grime; the counter, And glass display case was covered and filled with trash like Walmart receipts, old
Charlene K.
Charlene K.
Aug 05, 2017
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Somewhat decent family-run dive. Really depends on what you order here. Like most older Chinese places, they have expanded their menu to include more Asian items-- Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc.
I'll say the same thing I say to all of them--stop it. Stick to what you do well, pare down the menu, use high quality ingredients and stop buying that frozen heat & serve nonsense. And to the future customers--don't experiment here. Order what you know and order Chinese.
BBQ pork- thin, served piping hot from the microwave. Chinese hot mustard is tasty.
Hot & sour- the same hot