About once a year, I crave a salad but I usually end up disappointed due to not enough choices and…read morehaving to fight with giant pieces of lettuce. Chop Stop said Not Today! I got exactly the stuff I wanted and the lettuce is already little. The dressing choices are awesome. Even the boring cheese quesadilla was really good. Everything was really fresh and it's not too expensive. Maybe I will have two salads this year.

We are within walking distance of this location, it is very convenient. The salads are good. It is…read morehit or miss with the salads. I've thrown away a lot of $15.00+ salads. I can't put my finger on it but there are times I am unable to eat half of the salad. The other issue I have is the extra protein that is paid for is often missing. I'll pay for double or triple the protein and it is not in the salad. I'll ask if it was included and I'm told, 'yes' but I get it home and there is barely one serving of protein. This happens more than I care to say. But others like their salads, so we order from here. The employees are always kind and professional.

The food was so good that I had to go twice and our friend parham help me with his recommendationread more

BEST FOOD EVERRRRRRR everything here is always a 10/10 and amazing customer service, recommend the…read moredizzy bird bowl and hot chicken wrap!!!

First time here with my girlfriend, and Ivanna P. Was an absolute gem. We had great food, cold…read moredrinks and amazing service. We're new to the area and searching for our new watering hole. Ivanna was the convincer! See ya soon!

Mostly sandwiches. No cooked meals. I was hoping to get a nice pasta. Not a great selection.read more

Love this location, such a cute spot, spacious interior dining with plenty of outdoor seating and…read morepatio seating. You can also eat on the fountain or AstroTurf for a picnic vibe!! Right next to black dot coffee and handells ice cream so a convenient desert option as well! Staff is always friendly, service is consistent, as is the food!

peruvian steak sandwich was so delicious and flavorful! a little spicy but manageable…read more service at the counter was friendly & nice. the food did take a while to come out but i think it was lunch rush so it was really crowded inside on a monday interior is quite nice! theres indoor and outdoor seating available.

Great food and great service…read more Chef Gerardo Italiano was amazing and the quality of everything was beautiful and kenton was amazing too everything was awesome I love this place

We like Urban Plates. But both my husband and I felt that…read morequality and quantity have gone down somewhat over the past few years. We recently visited Uban Plates again and were surprised how much it has improved. As far as service, it's more of a self-served restaurant and no one is available to serve other than just bring the food to the table. I had the grass-fed steak with broccolini and Moroccan chicken stew and hubby had the same grass-fed steak but he wanted mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. The steak was perfectly grilled and seasoned. Sesame broccolini had great flavor and tasted so good. Wish portion is a bit larger for the sliced steak. Hubby loved his selections and the lemonade. All was great!

Food: This was one of my favorite spots to go to for lunch or to cater from during college!…read moreMendocino's sandwiches are amazing, especially their Not So Fried Chicken, Vegan Banh Mi, and Happy Hippie! I've heard the Peruvian Steak, Prosciutto, and Chicken are good too! My only feedback with the Happy Hippie is that there is slightly too much filling, so it falls when you are eating the sandwich. Each of their sandwiches comes with two halves and is filling and satisfying. They also use fresh, vibrant vegetables, and a store associate told me their bread is baked fresh every day! Service: The service here is half the reason I come! A lovely store associate will guide you when ordering, and they will bring the food right to you! When they bring the food, there are two napkins on the tray. If they see you carrying your tray after you are finished eating, they will also offer to take it for you! Although the sandwich prices are slightly premium, you are paying for their healthy ingredients and exceptional service! Ambiance: This restaurant is spacious with many tables on the inside and outside! Their bathrooms are also really clean and well kept! Please go here for a healthy, non-bloating meal when you're in the area!

8/05/26 5:18 p.m. University Town Center…read more I decided to try the Peruvian Steak today without avocado. I usually order the Not So Fried Chicken, but I wanted to switch things up. I'd rate the Peruvian Steak an 8.5/10. The bread was perfectly toasted, the mustard added just the right amount of kick, and all of the flavors complemented each other well. It would have been a perfect 10/10 if one side of the bottom bun hadn't been completely soggy from the mustard spilling out of the sandwich. I ordered my sandwich to go, so if I had waited until I got home to eat it, I think the entire bottom of the sandwich would have been soggy. That was disappointing. For to-go orders, I think Mendocino Farms should automatically serve the mustard in a separate sauce container to help prevent this issue. My other qualm was with the pickup process. When I received the text that my order was ready, it read: "Your order at Mendocino Farms - 10 - UC Irvine is ready for pickup. Please proceed to the counter." Some restaurants have signs explaining whether customers should grab their to-go orders themselves or wait for a team member to assist them. I waited patiently at the counter for several minutes while a team member saw me standing there but didn't acknowledge me. After about five minutes, I finally asked, "Can I grab my order?" The process felt confusing and could have been communicated more clearly. Overall, I thought the sandwich was delicious and a great portion size. However, I think the to-go process could use some improvement. I ended up eating my sandwich in the restaurant because I could already see the bread becoming soggy when I picked it up, which wasn't part of my original plan.

August 2026: We love this restaurant with its tasty & healthy offerings so much so that we ate…read morehere twice taking advantage of our time in the area. The first time we visited it was crowded and there was a long line. But, they allowed the two of us to go ahead of the line because the rest were large groups, which we appreciated. The young man who took our order was very kind. We both ordered the chicken entree with steamed brown rice except I opted for the grilled vegetables and hubby chose sweet potato fries. We enjoyed our delicious meals! The chicken was tasty, tender, and grilled to perfection as were my vegetables drizzled in olive oil. The sweet potato fries were so good especially with the their homemade sauce. Eating here allowed my blood sugar to come into range for surgery the next day. It goes on to show a good diet is everything. I knew Flower Child would come through. It was the perfect low carb, high protein meal. The second time we arrived, there was no line so we were able to order right as we got up to the counter. The young lady there was very welcoming. My husband ordered the same thing but I slightly changed the meal opting for a cauliflower risotto in place of the grilled vegetables previously. Delicious! The interior has a whimsical & bright decor and impeccably clean. The high ceilings make it feel very spacious & airy. Looking forward to returning.

You rarely associate health food with great taste. Flower child is a rare find that offers both…read more My family and I have visited the restaurant several times and love the freshness and great flavor of the food. My favorites are Forbidden Rice Bowl with grill chicken and Chicken Yakisoba. Both dishes have great flavors, textures, and healthy ingredients. Green Chile Queso with Chips and Avacado Hummus are great appetizers to start the meal. The restaurant is spacious, and its decore is casual and cute. You order at the counter, and servers bring you the food in a timely manner. If you are looking for a place offering healthy and tasty food, make sure you give this restaurant a try.

We had the gyro wraps! they were amazing!!-fresh, full of flavors. We would love to go back and try…read moreother dishes! :D

This is an order at the counter place that looks like no frills, but, the food we had was first…read morerate! We ordered a mezze sampler- four generous portions of hummus, tzatziki, eggplant spread and a spicy dip with feta in it; once i read feta I knew I wouldn't eat it, so, I didn't bother to look at its name. Family said the spicy dip was tasty and spicy. I can say that the tzatziki was one of the best I've ever tasted. I do love tzatziki! The humus was excellent and the eggplant dip was incredible. The dips came with a bunch of cut pitas which were delicious all by themselves and even better with these dips. We ordered a gyro platter and a felafal gyro platter. Both excellent choices. Loads of insides and tender pita. Couldn't help but order the dessert sampler and it was yummy! Two scoops of amazing baklava ice cream. Tastes as good as it sounds! And the piece of baklava was terrific too! The third part of the sampler was rice pudding. Although I thought it needed a bit more sugar, the others thought it was perfect. This place is no frills but the food is so good. Don't miss The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. You will enjoy it!

I've been coming here since 2019. It's always so fresh and the service is always pretty fast!…read moreDuring the work week this place is packed during lunch hour and even before and after. I'm so glad the are open on the weekends now. I work weekends so I love that I can come here for lunch. Shout out to Jose! I met him today and he told me he has been working here for 11 years now. He is the cook and also helps out in the front as a cashier. He prepped all the soups and salads and sandwiches. he is so hard-working! He has great customer service as well. He's the best! The restaurant is well kept and super clean! There is ample parking right outside, but it does get chaotic during the work week during primetime lunch hours. I love coming here and I will continue to come here.

I dropped in last week and picked up one of their salads. It…read morewas late in the afternoon and the chef was there to help me. I ordered a Sundance Salad and added chicken. It was amazing. The cost was very reasonable. The ingredients were very fresh and tasty. I have not tried their soups or other items but from the reviews, they are high quality. I do love healthy food choices and this place has a lot of them. Enjoy this place.

Such great service ! Loved the good and workers. Very helpful. Would come back here. They have lots…read moreof options.

My company ordered catering from CAVA, and it was honestly really good…read more Ingredients tasted fresh, everything was well-prepared, and there was more than enough food for the entire office. It's one of those meals that feels both healthy and satisfying at the same time. Simple but effective -- no complaints. I'd easily rate this a 4/5, especially for catering.