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    The Marketplace Grill Cafe

    3.7 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Judy ordered Chicken crapes
    Crystal G.

    I'll never understand how fast food can easily cost $20 for processed, low-quality meals... when you can come through the drive-thru at Marketplace Grill and get something fresh, healthy, and actually satisfying for the same price.Their Greek salad is one of my go-tos--loaded with fresh ingredients and topped with perfectly cooked chicken or steak. You can taste the difference right away. Everything feels clean, flavorful, and made with care.What I love most is the convenience. It's quick, it's close, and I don't have to sacrifice eating healthy just because I'm on the go. I come here at least once a week! The menu is huge, but it's still easy to keep it simple and eat clean--honestly feels like something a doctor would approve of.If you're tired of spending money on greasy fast food and want a better option without giving up convenience, this spot is a no-brainer.

    Jennifer G.

    The service and food here is excellent. I've been here for breakfast/brunch and even on Mother's Day and the service was still spectacular. Mariel is one of the managers and she is always on the floor helping out and making sure every guest is comfortable. The restaurant is always clean and the restrooms also. Another shout out to Mariel for being a fantastic manager/server and all around great employee that is always welcoming with a smile. For food I recommend the Monterey omelette and the Focaccia panini, but honestly everything is good here

    Parking for The Marketplace Grill Cafe customers only. They should consider replacing that sign
    Derek W.

    I made a return visit to this marketplace, and while the phrase "sophomore slump" did come into play, I'm still keeping my rating at 5 stars since I usually take the average of my visits, and my first one was far superior that it would have been hard to top it. I came in at about 7 PM, and there were plenty of customers inside. Not necessarily a full house, but full enough for me to want to order to go as opposed to dining in, which is what I did last year. It took a while for someone to ring me up despite there not being a line, but at least it gave me some time to look over the menu. My gripe about the menu monitors changing screens frequently still remains, but I knew I wanted the same dish I ordered last year: Salmon & Shrimp. I had thought about a Salmon Wrap, but didn't want to save a few bucks to take a chance at an entree that could have been significantly smaller. A couple of employees were busy talking to each other, possibly about orders that had already been placed, but it didn't take too long for another employee (Griselda?) to take my order. I wish those two employees were more customer-centric, however; if this were my first visit, it would have left a rather sour first impression. I did think about forgoing the Shrimp to save $1.40, but when I asked Griselda if the salmon in the Salmon was the same as the salmon in the Salmon & Shrimp, she answered affirmatively. Without hesitation, I elected to retain the shrimp as it seemed that was the only difference besides maybe the type of bread; the Salmon & Shrimp comes with focaccia bread, but the Salmon Plate comes with pita bread. I asked Griselda how long it'd take for the kitchen to prepare my order, and she estimated between 10 and 15 minutes. I clocked the wait time at about 12 minutes here. There were a few empty tables inside, but I sat at a booth seat facing the front door and away from the front counter. When my order was ready for pickup, they called my name, and I went up to the counter to pick up my order. Another reason why I took my order to go was because I had an insulated bag in my trunk, and the bag kept my meal warm during the drive home. My meal was in a pretty large takeout container made of type 6 plastic. It was a little larger than your standard takeout box, but even that larger box was a little small for the amount of food I got. The focaccia bread was on top of the salmon, which was next to the vegetables and shrimp; all of that sat on top of the risotto. Maybe a bento box would have worked better here with all the different components of this meal, but then again, it'd have to be a pretty big bento box to fit all that lol. Everything tasted about the same as last year, though I think the quality of the salmon itself dwindled a bit. Like the filet was burnt in a few places, but the burnt spots weren't too distracting to my enjoyment of the meal. Last year, I used some extra sauce on one of their dining tables to give the salmon some flavor; luckily, I had some sauce at home to do just that. The focaccia bread resembled the bread used in a panini, and I wish they added some whipped butter in my meal as that would have perfectly complemented the bread, and perhaps the salmon as well. Steamed vegetables were just your ordinary steamed vegetables. Shrimp were a nice add-on with a good amount of flavor in each bite. But man, that risotto was definitely something! It was so flavorful that I dared not add any sauce for fear that it would have evoked the "too much good is no good" adage I've mentioned in several of my other reviews. Overall, I still enjoyed my meal, but if I had based my rating off of this last visit alone, I would have given 4 stars instead of 5. However, the average still remains closer to 5 than 4. It's more like a 9.1 or 9.2 out of 10. I can safely say that unless you have some sauces at home that can add some flavoring to your meal, I would highly recommend dining in, even if there's only one table left, so that you can utilize the various sauces they have on their tables. One last thing I wanted to point out: my receipt had the incorrect time stamp. It was off by ~23 minutes! Someone should take a look at the register to see why the huge discrepancy? I can understand 5 minutes, but 23?!

    Dining in
    Devianna C.

    I enjoyed my lunch here very much. I ordered an Alfredo pasta and it was so delicious. I love the bread that it came with. The pasta was good it wasn't too creamy. It's a really good size portion for the price. I had enough for leftovers later which was great. I love that they make it customizable, I had them remove the tomato's. They have a very large menu. On Wednesdays it's half off wine. I recommend giving this place a try it's very delicious. I ordered a mimosa and that was very good too I mean look at the size of the glass! I was pleasantly surprised. The service was good, when you arrive you wait in line you order in the front and then they bring you your food. They have several tables and chairs hightop tables and low seating ones. You can also sit outside if you choose. The restaurant is nice and it's cutely decorated. I'll definitely be coming back I want to try the entire menu.

    Shrimp pesto
    Brian S.

    Went over here today to have shrimp pesto pasta which is the usual dish I always order,everything was good except the food,was disappointed in how there was very little pesto sauce in the dish and usually the pasta is really covered in it

    French toast on a plate, as you can see that big ol blotch of cinnamon. Prefer either powder sugar for that palette chill taste
    Gregory C.

    Went to The Marketplace in Downey for brunch on the 4th of July. Wasn't the best option, but not the worst either. We originally tried to go to Black Bear, but their wait was over an hour, so we ended up here instead. It's an order-at-the-counter type of spot, then you find your own table. The menu gave off Cheesecake Factory vibes -- lots of options, some solid picks, but we came for breakfast. We were a party of 10, and the person taking our order had a lot of patience, which we appreciated. We managed to split across a couple of tables, and when a larger one opened up, we asked if we could move. The server's response? Pretty dry. Whether she was over her shift, didn't get the day off, or just wasn't feeling it, she told us in a sharp tone we had to wait for the table to be bussed. Like, relax -- not that serious. Luckily, an older gentleman working the floor stepped in and took care of us. Super attentive and kept things moving. As for the food -- I ordered the French toast, and honestly, I wasn't impressed. It was dry and had uneven blotches of cinnamon, like they tried to make it look fancy but missed. Either use a finer shaker or just go with powdered sugar. It didn't land. The eggs were also dry. I'd suggest using a splash of milk or butter to get that smoother, softer scramble -- more of a French-style (œufs brouillés) vibe.

    Sweet Crepe
    Jenniffer R.

    This will be my last time ordering at this restaurant! I gave them plenty of chances and it keeps getting worse! No way I'll be throwing my money away in this economy! I bought the crepe that is almost $18! I don't mind but what I received was literally a slop! The banana's were so old you could smell them as soon as you open the container and they taste so ripe and mushy! Then they literally throw a whole jar of nutella inside the crepe! It was so horrible!

    Greek salad with chicken
    Cindy D.

    The Greek salad with chicken is tossed in a delicious, tangy and craveable dressing but it also comes at a hefty price of $18 and change considering it's a bowl greens with some tomatoes, onions, cucumbers with slices of chicken and pita triangles. The servers are attentive.

    Iced Vietnamese coffee
    Liliana A.

    Have had breakfast here a few times. Food was good. Service is great. Sitting available outside and inside. Large chocolate chip cookies is delicious. Vietnamese coffee also really good. Cappuccino was a bit off.

    Restaurant was so delicious. The club sandwiches are amazing, crispy and big. So was the pita and spinach dip. Noddles are a good choice as well, a little spicy but gets you full ! Yall should try this out; Has a lot to offer !

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    The food is awesome. I recommend coming for Lunch or Dinner. Vero is the best waitress. She takes good care of everyone. She is awesome.

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    The manager at this spot was on point. I loved the cheese cake. Worth a visit. I had a small issue and he went above and beyond to resolve

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    What time does breakfast stop?

    12 everyday

    Do they have drive through?

    Drive through is now open during Coronavirus. Place order by calling them then pick it up either through drive through or walk inside the store.

    Is there vegan options for breakfast?

    Hi! Current employee here! While the menu is limited, we do have vegetarian options that taste great and if you ask the cashier or manager about vegan options we can show you a specific list of things you can get that are vegan! Make sure to notify… Read more

    Do they work with Uber eats or Postmates?

    No they domt

    Does this restaurant have any gluten-free options?

    There are gluten-free options on the menu, let them know when you're ordering. I did not see any gluten-free pastries however.

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    Big shoutout to Gil at Pita GR on Florence & Paramount! He was very kind, attentive, professional,…read moreand made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. He took our order exactly the way we asked and even gave us great recommendations that made the experience even better. Especially on such a busy Mother's Day, Gil stayed attentive the entire time, constantly checking if we needed anything else, bringing extra pita, extra utensils, and always serving with a great attitude. You could tell he was always cleaning, organizing, and making sure customers were comfortable. Thank you, Gil, for making our family time feel so warm and comfortable. We need more restaurant workers like you. Truly appreciate your hard work and professionalism, especially on a busy holiday. Thank you again!

    This place use to be so damn good. I was ordering from here weekly. When I was pregnant I was…read moreordering here 2-3x a week! I see my review was from 7 years ago so it's time for an update. The last 2-3 years has been hit or miss. I order the same thing everytime. And sometimes the sweet potato is cooked well and other times it's still hard and I have to cook it myself at home. I sent them a video of how uncooked it was last year and she offered a refund which I never saw back in my bank. I didn't go back for months after this because I was annoyed that the is was happening so much and I was so disappointed each time. Yesterday I messaged them to please cook the potatoes welldone and I must have pissed someone off because they left off the halloumi cheese - the best part of the salad and the part that's prob worth anything $. I'm so over it and feel so unappreciated as a customer that was coming multiple times a week.

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    Its been 2 years since I have been back. "My 2026 review."…read more Greeted and seated. Ordered Steak Entree, Gyro, Wings and fries. No complaints, as usual the food was delicious. Some of the healthiest food you can eat. I just found out today that they have a bottomless mimosa special with an all you can eat buffet. Even though I did not eat from the buffet, I scoped out the foods being served. It was absolutely delightful to see the assorted of Greek food that was being presented. Im definitely going to get the all you can eat buffet next time. Overall, great ambiance. Kudos to Brea our waitress. She did a good job! I will make a commitment to come back if I am in the area.

    First time going into any GGC and I was surprised...I always thought it was a quick to-go spot, but…read moreinstead walked into a full on restaurant that was packed and buzzing with live music. I sat at the bar ordering to-go. The bartender and waiter was helpful with my order. They had some stuff in the happy hour menu I ordered like one of the garlic dipping sauces and the 2 piece lamb chops. Sauce was worth it, but I thought the lamb chops weren't worth--they were bite size or like for a kid haha. The plate I ordered was good though. It came with a lot of pita bread and came with a yogurt dip. Food overall was flavorful. I would come back to eat in the restaurant for the vibe.

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    The Green Olive

    The Green Olive

    4.6
    (378 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Wow, I can't believe I've been sleeping on this little hidden gem! Thanks to recent construction…read moredetours I spotted The Green Olive and (of course) decided to check it out on Yelp... This place was busy for a Monday night with lots of to-go orders and a few families in the small dining room. The food was delicious and service was friendly. I will definitely add this place onto our list for local take-out options in the future but I would consider calling my order in first to save time.

    We have tried the Gyro wrap, Gyro Platter, The Works Platter and Chicken Shawarma Platter twice…read moreeach now to be sure of consistency. HOWEVER, this most recent order did leave us questioning couple things. Chicken Shawarma was dry this time and seems to have shrunk in quantity AND the pieces were VERY chopped up so didn't really get a good bite. Not much sauce/flavoring either. Compared to our first time ordering this... super disappointed. Not sure if we will order this again because of quality/quantity control. The Works... the size of the grape leaves seemed to have shrunk in half?? Not anything close to what we got the last time ordering this combo platter. Taste was great but it went from "busting out the seems fully wrapped" to "single bite size". Also, they missed the yogurt that comes along with each platter. Last time they missed some add-on sauces we paid extra for also. We even called to ask they double check the sauces because we didn't receive the correct items last time. First 2 orders were perfection and then these past 2 orders had some issues. Overall, I would give 3.5 Stars at this point.

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