Came back to try something at Urbane Cafe after the gym, I ordered the new steak bowl. Let me tell…read moreyou the bowl didn't disappoint, will definitely be ordering it again. Ordered online, food is always ready by the time I get there. Really quick service & friendly crew.

This cafe is such a hidden gem in West Covina. Located behind the mall, they serve protein bowl,…read moresandwiches, and cookies. The ambiance is chill and welcoming, as well as the friendly staff when they bring my order. I tried their pastrami tri-tip sandwich with the salad. The sandwich and the salad are elevated in both the presentation and the flavor. The sandwich has a huge size with thick layer of meat combined with coleslaw and swiss cheese that enhance the flavor while keeping its juiciness, while the salad comes out fresh with a little touch of ranch dressing. I highly recommend this place and I am willing to come back to try their other dishes. P.s. sorry no pictures because I was too hungry to eat the sandwich

Really glad I stopped in! The sandwiches were super fresh and tasted amazing, and the smoothie was…read morejust as good. Everything was made to order, and you can tell they use good ingredients. The people working there were really friendly, and the whole place had a nice, laid-back vibe. It's always awesome finding a local spot that's this good. I'll definitely be coming back!

Amazing service and kindness from Marco!! The smoothies and sandwiches are so good! Definitely…read morerecommend!! My new favorite spot. I rate 10 stars all around :)

My wife and I stopped by Cafe Valer on a Sunday morning and were thoroughly impressed. The menu is…read moreextensive, the service is fast and friendly, and the entire space--inside and out--is spotless and well-kept. We grabbed a table on the patio under the umbrellas. Portions are generous and the food is outstanding. My wife ordered the Chipotle Breakfast Avocado Panini with a Raw Sugar Caramel Shaken Iced Oat Milk Latte, and I had the Steak & Egg Burrito with a Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Everything was packed with flavor. We were too full to try dessert, but that just gives us an excuse to return :D This is easily my new go-to lunch spot whenever I'm in the West Covina area. Highly recommended, 5 stars!

Severely overrated, omg. Wife and I came in for a sandwich…read moreand boy was this place underwhelming. First red flag we noticed is that they use Lavazza machines for their coffee drinks. Lavazza might as well be the sugary gimmicks Starbucks can pull off on their best days. You're paying for the name, not the quality of your drinks. Next red flag was the counters behind the 'baristas.' They were stocked with buckets of sugary ingredients like some store bought cookie butter stacked on top of some other store bought 'dubai' butter. That seemed a bit unsanitary and, frankly, kinda sloppy. Last red flag were the sad, sauce-soaked paninis we got. In fact, they were probably the worst paninis we've ever had. Our chicken chipotle avocado panini was drenched in what clearly tasted like store-bought chipotle sauce and the chicken just tasted like reheated chopped breasts (I mean I wouldn't blame them, they're a cafe, not a kitchen.) The mango habanero panini was even worse in that it was more drenched in what also tasted like store-bought habanero sauce, making the panini a dripping mess. But the choice of using what tasted like candied dried mango slices in the sandwich was awful. The flavors just did not marry and it's likely because this is what happens when you have a great idea, but use crap and cheap ingredients to craft something. Maybe they are better known for some other dishes, but the fact that they use store-bought sauces on their sandwiches is pretty tacky. Overall, this place is all hype and no heart. Just a steady flow of clout-chasing customers akin to those that frequent Starbucks as part of a lifestyle. Don't fall for the hype. It's okay to not like something that the masses do.

Best matcha latte in the city!! The matcha is super smoother and earthy - you can just tell there's…read moreso much care poured into the drink. The owners are super friendly and kind! Place is aesthetically pleasing - highly recommend you try this place!

First time at Ventana and I tried the Ventana iced coffee a lighter version of a Vietnamese iced…read morecoffee. It was delicious I highly recommend it Service was quick and simple friendly staff. There's sitting inside for anyone who would like to stay and work or talk with friends.

I accidentally left my wallet at Porto's and didn't realize it until about 20 minutes after I left…read more I called the store, and the staff had already found it and safely kept it for the manager. I'm incredibly grateful for their honesty and kindness. Everything was still inside, and they made a stressful situation so much easier. Thank you so much to the Porto's team for taking care of my wallet and helping me out. I really appreciate it!

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambiance. Always a pleasure to be here. Would recommend just…read moreabout anyone to come to this Porto's, delivers every time.

I ordered a ramen soup with chicken! It had no taste; the ramen was spaghetti, what I thought was…read morechicken it was the heart, liver and something else from the chicken! I threw it away!!!

So I'll start off by saying..it should be mentioned that this is INSIDE the Lazy Dog restaurant. If…read moreI didn't read deeper into the reviews, I would've been walking through the mall aimlessly trying to find it. Walking into the restaurant, it was packed to the gills, which you can expect for a Friday night. The hostess informed me for quick service to order by the takeout area. The gentleman who took my order was kind and quick to assist me. Since there was going to be a wait, he offered me water, and I accepted. I ordered the Chicken Katsu bowl, which is delicious. It has all the ingredients that are mentioned. I am not one for condiments, but the dressing was pretty good. Whomever created this should definitely update and mention that to enjoy the food you'll have to enter a more than likely packed restaurant to enjoy. Other than that this is a great late night option for food.

This place is great. I ate here when visiting my inlaws. Delicious veggie sandwich! Super fresh…read moreorganic ingredients and soft chewy bread holding it all together. The avocado was moist and delicious. Tomatoes were full of juice. I got it with a side of protein because I didn't want to take away from the perfect in house veggie combination. The service was great because it was one sweet lady doing everything! She took my order and then made my sandwich in their big open concept kitchen! You gotta love that! Ambiance is great. Smells like a down to earth juice bar as soon as you walk in. Wood grain and fresh produce in the air. If I'm around, I'll go again.

Their fresh juice is absolutely delicious, and they offer many vegan options for their menu items…read more I love the vegan chicken here, and I always add it into my sandwiches. The acai bowls are tasty too. Most importantly, servers are knowledgeable and helpful with any dietary restrictions you may have. They're also very quick with your order. Highly recommend!

Absolutely love this joint's bread so so much! Love that their bread is mad in house and it truly…read moretastes so good. We got the chimmichuri steak sandwich, and with it came some salad as well. Very surprisingly, the service was also quite good. The servers were very respectful and perform great upkeep of cleanliness and ambiance.

My friend was up from OC to hang out, and I remembered Urbane Cafe had a really good menu with…read morevegan/vegetarian options. She ordered the Tofu Bahn MI and Portobello mushroom (no cheese) sandwiches. I had planned ahead, and did the Crunchy Peanut Salad, subbed chicken with Tofu, extra Endamame, (I forgot to request remove honey peanuts), and asked if peanut dressing was vegan- Mike, the cashier, went back to check with kitchen, and yes, ingredients were only peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar & tamari! Perfect! The manager, Matthew, delivered our food to our table, and he said that Mike made sure the focaccia bread on side for me was wrapped separate, as it was vegan, yet in kitchen with possible cross contamination. Matthew said they are very conscientious if a customer is vegan or vegetarian to be mindful of their orders. I was completely blown away! Huge shout out to Mike, and the manager Matthew for the care that is so rare! I'll definitely be back more often.

This is an interesting place. It's not necessarily hidden away since it's on the corner of a major…read moreintersection, but you can easily overlook it or not realize this place exists. The plaza it's in isn't impressive, and it has no flashy sign. It's next to a laundry place and a 7-11. The food we had was good. The Cuban sandwich is different from the typical pressed panini. It's made with sourdough bread. It's not overpowering in any particular flavor, and most importantly, it's not greasy. Adding extra Dijon mustard makes a big difference. Replacing fries with house-made potatoes adds a nice variation. It was missing sliced pickles. The flavor was good and melted cheese paired well. The smoked bagel would be better with sliced red onions and capers, which were absent. Otherwise, it was good. The bagel wasn't overly dense. The service was quick and friendly.

I really wanted to like this place, gave it a few tries but today was the last chance…read more The first 2 visits were great. We sat indoors and water was served right away, the server was very friendly, outgoing and respectful. She was happy to answer questions. Today we were served by Rebecca R. She seemed so unhappy, bothered and annoyed to serve. I asked for the same breakfast we had ordered my daughter before and she was confused and annoyed and replied with "oh that's not on our menu anymore" which wad then followed up by "we don't have a kids menu" My family ordered waffles they arrived very burnt and hard. She had an excuse that their batter was too thick so they must cook them longer. The toast I ordered was ok, they needed a little bit of salt. The salad was good. The steak my husband order was not the full steak he has received in previous visits. We were not once checked on, no water was refilled, she forgot my husband's drink which was a cucumber lemonade. The ambiance needs some TLC, it feels dusty and the seats/booths need to be wiped down properly. The restroom decor the same, needs some dusting and deep cleaning. Another thing is the patio door stayed open allowing flys to just roam inside. I wouldn't come back here again EVER.

The Philly cheesesteak omelette was VERY GOOD! Strong Buy recommendation…read more Wife got denver. Also very good as well

Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience here. The owner was rude, and the customer service…read morewas disappointing from the moment we arrived. The food was okay, but definitely overpriced for what we received. We also ordered water and were not told that we were being charged $2 per bottled water. I think customers should be informed about additional charges before being served. What bothered us the most was that as soon as our food came out, the owner placed the check on the table--even though we hadn't even started eating yet. It made us feel rushed and unwelcome. The food itself was just okay, but the poor customer service and overall experience made it not worth the price. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.