Sunny Side Kitchen

Sunny Side Kitchen is a catering and restaurant business in Escondido, California, located at 155 S Orange St. It specializes in made-to-order paninis, including signatures such as the Tuscan Chicken, Meatloaf sandwich, and Vegetarian Mediterranean Panini, built on artisan sourdough from the San Diego bakery Bread & Cie. The menu also includes salads, a daily rotation of homemade soups, crustless quiche, and brunch, along with small-batch drinks such as made-from-scratch lemonade, fresh squeezed orange juice, and hot and iced coffees. Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options are available, and the kitchen makes homemade bite-sized cookies by the dozen. The business holds a rating of 4.80.

Sunny Side Kitchen began at North County Farmers Markets and later expanded to North County breweries before opening its current location on Orange Street in 2015. Its cooking centers on fresh, local ingredients, with Bread & Cie artisan bread among the locally sourced items. The business has earned national recognition, ranking among the top 100 restaurants in the nation three times, including a number three overall ranking in 2024. The owners have stayed in their current location and commissioned a mural for the spot. Bob serves as President of the Downtown Business Association. In 2025 the restaurant marked its 10th year on Orange Street.

The restaurant sits in the historic downtown district of Escondido, just off Grand Avenue, about 0.1 miles from South Centre City Parkway and North Centre City Parkway. Mercado Neighborhood Park is roughly 0.1 miles away, and Escondido Boulevard is about 0.1 miles from the location.

Sunny Side Kitchen is known for its made-to-order paninis and the positive rating customers have given it, a reputation built over a decade on Orange Street in downtown Escondido.