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    4.5 (2.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:15 pm

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    The bread was too burnt.
    Sarah P.

    I ordered Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak with two sides. It tastes good but the bread was too burnt. Look at this picture, the color is not brown, it's black. Service was good. Only the bad thing was burned bread.

    Edwin C.

    This is a great casual dining restaurant in Irvine. The menu offers variety of sandwiches, salad, burgers, grilled plates. There are self kiosk at the entrance, pretty easy to use. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and it was okay. The staffs will bring your food to your table. Ambience is pretty good. It has indoor and outdoor tables for guests.

    My Grilled salmon plate
    Sakurako ..

    I love the simplicity of the food here! It's healthy, they've got good choices. I've eaten at the restaurant, the atmosphere is clean and friendly, and have gotten a to-go from here. I would say this is the perfect lunch spot or food to get when you're busy but want to keep it healthy! Some may not agree with liking the gluten-free bread, but I do! I got the salmon with balsamic glazed Brussels and plain broccolinis with bread today! The Brussels are super good, but the broccolinis taste and smells like chemicals a bit, not sure why. Other than that, everything tastes and looks great! Service is good, I would still recommend this place to everyone!

    Denise H.

    So obsessed with their food and plate pass. Thank you for such quality and affordable food

    Strawberry Basil Lemonade and Dragon Fruit & Strawberry Replenisher
    Alexis T.

    Weekend lunch. Lots of parking. Lots of seating both indoor and outdoor, found a table easily. Really liked the overall atmosphere. Ordered at the kiosk and the food was served quite fast. Friendly and attentive staff. I really enjoyed the steak plate. Til next time!

    Beet and avocado with Tofu $18
    Will M.

    The good - Good quality ingredients (i.e. free range chicken, grass fed beef) Vegan options, colorful vegetables Usually fast service The bad - Portion size was small Dark industrial vibe My nephew who is a healthy vegan was in town and took me to lunch here. This is a good place for him and I since I eat anything good. He had the beet salad plus added some grilled tofu. He said it what he often gets when he is Urban Plates for the taste and it's fairly healthy. I had the cup of soup and half grilled chicken sandwich. Taste was good, and liked that it was free range chicken. That means the chickens can run around and pick at the bugs and worms when they are outside, reducing the unhealthy diet of grains with linoleic acid common in conventional chicken that increase inflammation and other issues. I also had the chowder which was served lukewarm, and i prefer it hot and the portion size of both soup and sandwich are less than in similar sandwich shops. Tase was good. This is located in a busy minim mall with the huge Curtis Matthes furniture store across the street and in the same building as drive through Starbucks. Traffic gets pretty crazy at times. We used the entryway self service kiosk which was fast, but when the machine asked for a ticket number, they didn't have any. I had to go track them down (ALL of them were at the front register). The place at 2:00 PM after the lunch rush on a Friday was still kind of crowded with all but one booth taken which we grabbed. Some of the tables weren't cleaned off. The cement floor and kind of dark interior with the high ceilings and vent pipes and sprinklers gave an industrial-ish vibe. It was a decent time and meal overall. I truly admire that they have some anti-fast food practices, like limiting the fried foods in oil and featuring healthier options, i.e. organic vegetables.

    Brandon T.

    WOW! My family and I eat out a lot (#foodielife), and all over Riverside, San Diego, LA, and Orange Counties... And my meal tonight at Urban Plates is easily one of the best two meals I've had out this year. AND it was completely affordable!!!! I would describe Urban Plates as HIGH END farm to table fresh real food at Chili's prices. Great service here - We ordered at the kiosk when you walked in and food was at our table within 10 minutes. Chill environment Where you can bring your family or you can come work on your laptop here with music at a decent Level that's not taking away from conversation at the table but adds to the Great ambiance. They were eight of us tonight and plenty of space everywhere. I had the steak and shrimp platter with the quinoa and the carrots and beets. I also got to try the beet and goat cheese salad when my wife was full, And of course my kids had to pay the dad tax with some french fries and a bite of their chicken tenders. Legit... ALL delish. 12/10 definitely recommend. Bring your family here and enjoy a great meal for a great price.

    Beet Salad W. No Goat Cheese yummm
    Lupita L.

    Food here is ALWAYS DELICIOUS!! Honestly why go anywhere else? Can't go wrong with organic & grassfed ! The only beef I have is @urbanplates can you please open a location in Glendora or San Dimas or very nearby ? Lol I can only go when here in Irvine or I have to drive yonder's to Pasadena... My favorite all time Moroccan chicken bowl !!! The chimichurri steak is good too The beet salad simple but yummy Today we had a strawberry dragonfruit refresher soooo refreshing yummmmm I need seconds lol Truly one of the best restaurants in SoCal ! But the San Gabriel Valley needs one STAT ! Service was super friendly and attentive from everyone we had contact with while we dined from cashier Jose to server who brought our food to those preparing food. They said thank you on our way out. Really appreciate them and their hard work. Carlos at the front counter was super helpful & patient as we ordered. He was very gracious & attentive. He deserves a raise ! Thank you Carlos ! You're the best ! Dining area was perfect not loud If you care about eating healthy food, this is the place! ENJOY ! SYOY & If you know other places as good as this please share Happy eating Dare2live

    Beef & Mushroom Braise

    Grilled cage free chicken plate (9.2/10) - Bland flavor and tastes healthy. If you prefer more favorable food then this plate isn't for you. But I like tasting the food from its original taste without crazy seasonings. The bread could be better tho, it was a bit hard to chew and oily.

    Avocado Burger and Fries!
    GiveMEaRing ..

    This was my first time there and I was impressed! I walked in and had no idea how this place operated, so I sat down and a clean table. I scanned a QR Code and it said I can log in or order as a guest, so, I ordered as a guest and gave my table number. My food was out in an acceptable time and they knocked it out of the park. The serving size was good, the taste was great. Bravo Urban Plates, I'll be back!

    Kids Sustainable Grilled Salmon Plate
    Rick S.

    Love the variety of healthy choices at Urban Plates. They're both delicious and filling. The staff were very nice and helpful as this was our first visit. The ambiance is inviting, airy and cozy with both indoor and outdoor seatings. They do charge a 3% COVID up charge. Highly recommended!

    Madeline S.

    I love Urban Plates because the majority of their ingredients are certified organic. I am always impressed by the portions and the price. Some may say it's expensive, but you're getting a large quantity of food and high level quality. I have been to other locations before, but this was my first time at Urban Plates at the Tustin Marketplace. There are so many food options in this shopping center, but we chose Urban Plates for their mouth watering options. I love the fact you can get a meal that is all sides - and they have meat, veggie or even vegan options. All of their food is so delicious. I personally love the Thai Salad. It's a huge portion (enough for 2 meals) and costs under $20. Plus, you can get a side of their rustic bread too. Also, they have a water station, friendly staff, and the most satisfying desserts. You can get cake, cookies, bars, etc. We splurged and tried all their cookies and the Cowgirl Cookie stole the show! The restaurant inside was huge and they even have a shaded outdoor patio. I highly recommend this location specifically!

    John K.

    1st and last time at this location. I usually go to the Brea, 2nd & PCH LBC, Woobbridge Irv., or Old Town Pas. locations, which are not as nice looking as this one. Clutter clean, but no one wipes down... lucky it is in a nicer area so it's not ghetto scuzzy. Runs out of water a lot, even when the managers are walking by overseeing. I had to tell a staff at the register, which she apologized and said she can't fill the water there. Forks and knives out only, while my meal needs a spoon. I asked the food runner and she said it's out for self service...uh, not next to the kiosk, the registers, or the outside patio, so I had to address the register staff again. I eat/drink out a lot, not even comparable to the average person. It's Friday night (11/07/2025) before 7pm and I've already been to 7 places and by the end of the night I'll add another 6-8 mor places (Coffee/Tea places, Bakeries, Restaurants, and Bars). Again normal for moi. Urban Plates food is a standard 5 level as sit down restaurants (hybrid ones included too) goes, but their front service here is lacking at best. Good luck. Completing this review next door at Starbucks waiting for my iced flavored tea to rehydrated. Oh, and my cup of water too.

    This broccoli and Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes were really disgusting this day

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    Forgot to deliver my bread and didn't give me any alternative solution. The food tastes just so do as well

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    5 months ago

    Great food and service was great!! very clean and Hugo was very friendly and accommodating.

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    Good food and nice service, even on a busy night. Solid selection of healthy menu options.

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    food was amazing and service was on point. Hugo got my food to me in a jiffy, what a guy!

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    6 months ago

    Amazing service, thank you Hugo for the quick service and for the hospitality. Delicious food.

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    The food is good, service is amazing & overall the ambiance is great. I like this place !

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    Hugo was a big help at the counter with my 3 little kids that kept asking questions. Great food and great staff - will be back soon!!

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    I tried this place for the first time. The service was fast. However, I developed food poisoning about two hours after having the food.

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    Always a great go to spot, no matter what time of day. Matthew is very helpful and extremely polite. He made the dining experience great

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    It's been a while since I've been but I was trying to order and the Ahi Tuna is not available as a plate anymore?

    It is available to order in house, but no longer online as it has been "removed" from the menu due to a recipe and preparation change, but you can still order when you come into the restaurant.

    Their gluten free bread is vegan?

    Unfortunately no. There is Egg whites in the recipe

    Do they have a corkage fee?thanks

    Yes, corkage fee is $10.

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    Mendocino Farms

    4.3(122 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    This review is for Tiffany N. who works here, I cannot thank her enough. I am absolutely moved by…read moreher tremendous customer support but also her humanity. When you think there are no good people out there, you meet a Tiffany and she restores your faith in the world. Tiffany went above and beyond and truly made my month. It was my first time at this location and is now my favorite. I have been going to Mendocino Farms since 2014 when they opened in Orange County and been an absolute fan since. Tiffany truly went above and beyond. I have had the longest week. Tiffany was so kind, helpful, and absolutely life changing. I wish the world was filled with more Tiffany's, life would be better if it were. She even got my children placemats with crayons. Her compassion is truly unbelievable in the way she shows up. I will never forget Tiffany's kindness and her heart. I wish her only the best and that she always receives the same amount of love and generosity back to her. Thank you so much, Tiffany, you have no idea how much you mean to me. Thank you for everything!

    I love this place. Very consistent and friendly staff that lets you chill with a laptop just as…read moreeasily as ordering to go over the phone. My favorites are: - avacado quinoa salad - small potato salad - chicken farro soup - not so fried chicken on sour dough. They let you mix and match bread and I did the sourdough or sesame bun. If I'm feeling adventurous I opt for one of their steak sandwhiches

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    Palm Market & Deli

    4.8(195 reviews)
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    Palm Market Deli is the hidden gem every neighborhood wishes it had…read more Tucked away just outside the Orange Circle, this family-owned spot is so welcoming and charming. My husband and I consider ourselves sandwich connoisseurs, and we honestly can't believe we don't come here more often. I usually order a simple turkey and cheese, but this time I went with the Super Bird (plus onions) and was in absolute heaven. My husband ordered the Fuggedaboutit, and we were both blown away. Fresh, flavorful, and easily some of the best sandwiches we've had anywhere. Worth the walk, drive, or trek from wherever you're coming from. Palm Market Deli has officially become our sandwich spot. Highly recommend!

    Back for a new sammy! This time my friend and I tried "The…read moreDean" and the "Fuggedaboutit" The Dean is a massive cold chicken Waldorf like sandwhich it's a Chicken Salad Mixture with Roasted Shredded Chicken, Celery, Fresh Dill, Mayo, Dried Cranberries, Slivered Almonds, Fresh Grapes, Mayo, Red Onions, Parsley), Provolone Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Salt, Pepper, Oregano on a sub roll. They have 2 sizes a 6" or a 12"! I got the 6" for reference. The Fugeddaboutit is a Fire roasted chicken thigh, sun dried tomatoes, Asiago Cheese, house-made red pesto mayo, garlic aioli on Telera Bread. Think of a huge panini! It can get really messy so it's more of a sit down sandwich. I ordered online to do a pick up and it was a quick and easy process. Everyone is always so nice and welcoming keeping it calm and a cute hangout spot to catch up with friends.

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    Piadina

    Piadina

    4.2(698 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Always loved this place but the customer service was horrible on my last order…read more I placed an order on DoorDash and paid extra for chicken to be added to my Caprese. I paid $2.85 extra for each Padina. I called in and asked if they could make sure that they use the grilled chicken instead of the deli meat. This has never been an issue in two years. The woman I spoke with, I think her name was VEE, made it a cumbersome process to try to charge me another $5 for the grilled chicken. While I understand this chicken is more expensive and I have paid the additional fee in the past, she made the process very cumbersome, all while dealing with a crying baby. I might've spent $1000 here over the years, and I told her that this might be my last time ordering given this experience. Her exact comments back was, "OK no worries." So in the future, I'll never order again and you've lost me as a customer. Congrats. You made $5 more. And lost hundreds in the process.

    Piadina has become one of my favorite lunch spots in Irvine. I ordered the Irvine sandwich, and it…read morewas absolutely delicious fresh ingredients, great flavor, and cooked perfectly. It's one of those places that makes you wonder why it isn't constantly packed. The restaurant is always spotless, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. One thing I really appreciate is that they bring your food to your table, which is a nice touch these days. Be sure to leave them a tip they definitely earn it. If you have a dog, you'll love the outdoor patio, so you can enjoy lunch with Fido. There's also plenty of parking, which makes stopping by easy. Another bonus is the location. It's right next to Dairy Queen and several other restaurants, so if you're craving dessert afterward, you've got plenty of options. They also have an awesome self-serve fountain drink station with a great variety of sodas and flavored drinks. I almost hesitate to write this because it feels like Irvine's best-kept lunch secret. The food is consistently excellent, the service is outstanding, and there's rarely a long line. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Highly recommended!

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    Urbane Cafe - Pastrami Tri Tip Sandwich

    Urbane Cafe

    4.8(114 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    First time here and loved everything about it…read more First of all, General Manager Jessica is suuuper nice and friendly. She greeted us with great energy, making small talks. Told us everything is made in-house, even the sauces! That's really good to know and makes me feel better about the food. She even gave me a free delicious cookie for being a first timer! And she comes around from time to time to check on us to make sure we're enjoying our food. Really nice to receive this kind of attention from a fast-casual restaurant. The Santa Maria BBQ Salad looked good but I asked her if they could substitute the chicken with the Chimichurri steak and she said "sure!" And surprisingly they did not charge extra! I love restaurants that are flexible like this. My salad bowl was SO good and filling. Lots of good stuff in it: chopped salad mix, coleslaw mix, Applewood-smoked bacon, crumbled goat cheese, corn & black bean salsa, grape tomatoes. Served with chipotle ranch dressing and blackberry BBQ sauce on the side, and a fresh baked focaccia bread. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the cold meat. I was under the impression that the meat was going to be hot. My BF got the Southwestern Sandwich. It was delicious. All the Southwestern flavors were there but not overwhelming. The sandwich was hot and juicy. For a restaurant that makes everything from scratch, their prices are very affordable. Both our meals were only $27 total. Friendly service, great food and good prices - what not to love?

    + Yummy, good, healthy food. . Service speed is ok…read more - A lil crowded inside. - Crowded parking. + Conveniently located right by the 22 and across from fun Mainplace Mall, Santa Ana. + Amicable ambience. - Table's a lil dirty. - Never mind, turns out we CAN'T use gift cards (from Costco) to order online Urbane Cafe at all. hassle. Had to restart my order in-person. + Still good, healthy food though. I had: $12.25 Cranberry Brie + $6.25 Tomato bisque cup + tax = $19.93 Thanks again Costco for the gift cards' experience! I'm keeping a list: . Urbane is my 1st maybe. - 5 No's: Fogo, PF, CPK, Lil Sis, Honey Ham. + 1 Yes: Lucille.

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