I've been coming to The Marketplace Grill Cafe since they first opened, and I can honestly say their food is always delicious. My absolute favorite is the Greek chicken salad--I can't even explain how good it is, it's just that delicious every single time. Recently, my sisters surprised me for my birthday by taking me there, and we had such a great time. It made the experience even more special. Their pastries are also amazing--fresh and so tasty. What really stands out to me is the customer service. We had such a kind and friendly server who took the time to talk with us, which made us feel so welcome. That's the kind of service that keeps you coming back. We ended up staying for almost three hours because that's how comfortable and relaxed we felt at The Marketplace. It truly feels like a place where you can enjoy great food and great company. read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Greek chicken salad you can't go wrong with it so delicious - New American Near Me - Downey, California

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I paid a little over $10 for an order of hummus and a little over $20 for a full sandwich plus two sides.. Why is the order of hummus and pita such a small amount? Im annoyed by how expensive it was. I'm so disappointed because they used to give a lot more than just 4 pcs of pita too when you order a full appetizer side. You get better back for your buck if you get a sandwich because it comes with two pretty large sides... the same size as a regular appetizer lol. The food used to be so good back then. The recipe and flavors have changed. Service is always great and ambiance is fun though. It's very clean here. read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Rip off :( I paid over $10 for the hummus and 4 pcs of pita - New American Near Me - Downey, California

I am extremely disappointed with the way my husband and I were treated today at The Market Place Grill & Cafe. I have an egg allergy, so before placing my order I made it clear that my food needed to be prepared without eggs. Despite informing the staff, my order was made incorrectly with egg, making it unsafe for me to eat. My husband returned to the drive-thru around 11:24 a.m. to let them know about the mistake and asked if they could remake my meal. Instead of correcting their error, they only refunded his order and refused to remake mine. While he was still trying to explain the situation, the employee shut the drive-thru window on him. I then called the restaurant because I couldn't believe how the situation was handled. I spoke with a lead named Danny and explained that this wasn't just a wrong order--it involved a food allergy that could have had serious health consequences. Unfortunately, my concerns were dismissed. The employee who answered the phone, Aaron, was unprofessional, and when we asked to speak with the manager, Muriel, she refused to come to the drive-thru window or speak with us. This wasn't about getting free food. I simply wanted the meal I paid for to be remade correctly so it was safe for me to eat. Instead, my allergy was treated as if it didn't matter, and we were met with rude and dismissive customer service. Food allergies are serious. Restaurants have a responsibility to take them seriously and respond appropriately when they make a mistake. I hope management addresses this incident, provides proper food allergy training to its employees, and improves the way customers are treated. No one should have to leave a restaurant feeling ignored and unsafe after reporting a food allergy concern. read more

I always love coming here, workers are always very kind, patient, and attentive! The girl who took my order let me take my time and our busser brought lots of sauce and offered refills. There's a lot on the menu and I've tried the savory chicken crepe, burger, chicken panini, fettuccine Alfredo, but the grilled steak wrap is my favorite! I will say when I tried the onion rings once they were quite greasy, but the sweet potato fries with the ranch are delicious! Each dish is around 20-25 dollars but the portions are large I typically share with my mom or take half home so it's a good value. Each entree comes with 2 sides as well so lots of variety! You order upon entering and they bring it out to your table, it's a nice casual place to grab lunch and breakfast! read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Greek Ribeye Steak Wrap - New American Near Me - Downey, California

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. read more

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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 read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - New American Near Me - Downey, California

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?! read more

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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. read more

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I've always liked the food at this place, but today was definitely a big miss. My omelette was overcooked and the "home style" potatoes were simply boiled, then smashed. Absolutely zero seasoning and no flavor whatsoever in those potatoes. The coffee and the service was great though. My server was very attentive as well as the busboy. It was very busy for a Monday morning and the ambience is not that. Overall a clean place, but the breakfast could have used some seasoning. read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Those are the potatoes they served me. No salt, no condiments, no flavor. Plain boiled and smashed potatoes. - New American Near Me - Downey, California

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First time at this place, and I was disappointed with the hummus. I wanted to satisfy my craving bcoz I didn't want to drive to chicken maison in Torrance. it's a drive to get there from Downey on a Thursday evening so I opted for this place. Will not come back. after eating hummus and pita chips at any Chicken Maison location, no other can compare so I'm still searching. Will not recommend this marketplace grill. it's pricey and food doesn't match up to the price. the only thing that was satisfying during my visit was their customer. service. read more

The girl with the green hair and bunch of piercings needs to be trained better. Her customer service needs improvement. We ask what's in a certain item the girl just shrugs her shoulder and says I don't know. She didn't even bother asking someone or nothing just said I don't know. She then mess our order up. The older lady who brought our food out was very kind enough to help us out because the girl couldn't take our order properly. I see the staff is just young teenagers just talking, sitting down being on their phone and not doing nothing while the older workers are working their butts off cleaning and bringing the food out. July 17 7pm read more

Late lunch around 2pm on a Saturday. We were hoping the crowd would be light. There were about 6-8 employees and 3 couples eating. Walk up display had a lot of choices but we chose to share a Feta Burger and side salad with one lemonade. Burger price was high @~$19. It was served fairly quickly and a nice lady brought my wife some water too. We did ask another server for a knife and he brought it while texting and barely spoke. All utensils are plastic. The burger was dry so I had to add steak sauce and noted lots of sauces on the table so assume everyone's is dry. Salad was feta too but the clump on the burger still looked like a spoon shape. read more

I recently went back to this place after a few years of not coming here. I can honestly say the food has definitely fallen off. I ordered the ribeye steak, medium rare, and it definitely wasn't a ribeye and it was cooked well done. The cashier definitely didn't look like he wanted to be at work. My vegetables were not thoroughly cooked either. I think 2010-2015 was the peak of this restaurant. I only recommend if you want a quick bite and not really looking for anything great. read more

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 read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Shrimp pesto - New American Near Me - Downey, California

Decisions, decisions, decisions, so many choices of great sounding food. Unfortunately With so many choices on the menu without pictures, the line bottle necks when you first enter because the menu has no pictures and you have to read the huge menu. Although you should wait to be seated after ordering and paying, some larger parties grab a dine in tables fast. So you may not get a choice. Dine Indoor or dine out in the sun either way a nice experience thanks to the covered area and good service. Mid to high prices but quality is worth it. I recommend the chicken panini with greek salad, F Fries or onion rings. The greek salad has the best tasting feta. read more

Ive been coming here for years and i have had the risotto which is delicious! The service is fast and comes back to check on you often, but the line can get long. It can get packed quickly but there is outside seating. I now get the avo chicken panini which is soo delicious. I love their fries (like potato slices). Everything is a generous portion. They have breakfast and anything you could want. The fresh orange juice is amazing! Love coming here - its well lit and a family atmosphere read more

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. read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - French toast on a plate, as you can see that big ol blotch of cinnamon. Prefer either powder sugar for that palette chill taste - New American Near Me - Downey, California

I asked her for mushroom pasta ,she just gave me pasta by itself, and I also asked her for a drink, and she didn't even give it to me!!!!Zero stars!!!! read more

I had a great experience! The service was fast, and the food was absolutely delicious!! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and you can choose where you'd like to sit after ordering. Our food came out quickly, and everything we ordered was amazing. Definitely a 10/10! read more

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. read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Greek salad with chicken - New American Near Me - Downey, California

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! read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Sweet Crepe - New American Near Me - Downey, California

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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. read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Iced Vietnamese coffee - New American Near Me - Downey, California

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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 ! read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - New American Near Me - Downey, California

Delicious Breakfast Omelette. Ham great Staff. Not crowded or loud have to add more characters. Yelp has become needy read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Breakfast Omelette. Delicious Ham - New American Near Me - Downey, California

This place has really gone downhill. The service is just terrible. If you sit outside you'll just be neglected, you're better off just walking inside to get your coffee mug refilled. In the morning you'll be waiting in front of the ordering counter waiting to get your order taken while the staff giggle and gossip while you're waiting. Then when they're finally taking your order they be disengaged because they want to be listening to the gossip instead of your order so you'll have to repeat it multiple times. I've been coming here since they first opened and the service was fantastic but now I have not seen the owner in a while and it seems the place has been going down. read more

A hair was in my food. I did not feel it until I took a bite had to spit everything out! That disgust me! I used to love this place. I will never be going back look at your food before you put it in your mouth. read more

Loveee that this place has a drive through. The food was super fresh when we got it! Great portions to the food. It is a tad expensive, but if ima pay this is how I expect the food to be. With a lot of favor, fresh and making me want to go back. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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I have always loved their salads for their freshness and crisp greens;however, today I ordered (through the drive up) a Greek chicken breast salad and I am so disappointed. The cucumbers look wilted, like they have been cut for a couple of days, same with greens, will never order a salad though the drive up again as it looks like the food needs to be inspected before you take off. read more

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

Yearning for more? 1/2 It's been a while since I've eaten here and glad I came back. Ordered the pastrami sandwich and thought it was pretty good! Good flavor and a nice texture. No gristle or chewy pieces of fat. Expenses: 1/1 Standard prices, think it was in the 14-16 dollar range. Location: 1/1 Nice casual, clean spot with quick, attentive service. Plenty of parking, accept debit cards, and has indoor dining options. Possibility of a Future Visit & Recommendation: 1/1 I'd come back for that sandwich and to try other items, and I'd recommend it if you are in the area. read more

Honestly trash they kicked us out twice from a table. First time coming here we jut ended up going to Black Bear diner across the street‍. We sat down in 10 mins. Save your time and money go somewhere else read more

We have been coming to Marketplace since it opened as we live nearby. The quality of the food has remained consistent as the service had. The manager JJ, servers Mariol and Rose are absolutely the best. Marketplace also supports local organizations and community schools with donations. So happy with this business in our community. I highly recommend the Greek Salad with steak. Best feta cheese I've had. read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - New American Near Me - Downey, California

Good service but some of the food are a little bland, good for those on diets. The lemon vinaigrette is just vinegar and lemon and oil no spices. Pro tip to management tru panini kabobs lemon vinaigrette and remake it here please. The chicken soup is great, but the salmon is flavorless. Their jambalaya is also good here. read more

This place is delicious! They're portions are huge compared to the price! It is definitely worth going there and trying their food! I ordered a lettuce wrap burger which is half a pound with chipotle sauce instead of thousand island! I ordered a medium rare and it came with tomatoes, onions, and the lettuce was wrapped! It comes with two sides so I decided to get sweet potato, fries, and fruit! The burger was amazing and they were able to make it medium rare for me! The sweet potato fries, we're good, and the best part was they give you a big portion of fruit! read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Lettuce wrap, burger with cheese and chipotle sauce instead of 1000 island and sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Downey, California

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This is about the 4th time I've ordered via Postmates and they always forget one of our meals and dressing for the salads. This is the last time I order from them. read more

Unfortunately my new experience is seeming to become a pattern for some reason. We have been here about 5 times and 2 of those time they seem to forget about our order and never deliver our food. We are patient because we get it the kitchen is can get backed up. But then start to notice people who ordered after us are all mid meal, we raise the concern and it's met with attitude.... This place keeps dropping the ball and after giving them plenty of chances this new pattern speaks for itself.. read more

Why can't we give half stars? Anyhow, we went a few weeks ago and service was good, ambiance was great. The food was good BUT it was cold. I ordered chilaquiles, my son a grilled cheese and husband French toast. The flavor was good, just cold. This time around, the food was colder than the first time. We did sit outside, this time, maybe that contributed to the team of the food. We weren't "wow'd" by the food this time. We all ordered something different and weren't impressed. read more

Came for an early lunch on Sunday, service was super fast and weather was nice so we sat outside. Chicken ciabatta sandwich is my go-to because I love their chipotle sauce and it didn't disappoint! read more

The Marketplace Grill Cafe - Ciabatta Chicken - New American Near Me - Downey, California

I was craving this spot since I used to come here all the time and I was not disappointed! I went with the trusty chicken Alfredo and love how rich the flavor is! Their onion rings are also the perfect amount of crunch and flavor. We went around lunch time to there was virtually no wait and there was plenty of seating available, inside and outside. Their pastries were great too! I'm a sucker for cheesecake so it was easily top tier to me. Only downside was the red velvet cake was a bit dry for my liking. My girlfriend loved this spot too, so we will for sure end up coming back! read more

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Great food, great service, great vibes! The Marketplace Grill Cafe delivered exactly what I was hoping for. My Grilled Chicken salad was delicious and the staff made me feel right at home. Highly recommend! read more