Urbane Cafe never disappoints! The Cafe Chicken Salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly satisfying, especially with the delicious focaccia bread on the side. Everything tastes light but still hearty, with a great balance of ingredients and flavor. The So Cal Sandwich is another favorite -- fresh, tasty, and packed with California-style ingredients. Great food, friendly service, and a perfect spot for a fresh, satisfying meal! read more

I've visited many cafes and restaurants, and while I often enjoy them at first, it's not uncommon for me to find things I don't like after a few visits. Urbane Cafe is the only place I've been to where every visit has been consistently excellent. I always try something new, and I've never been disappointed. The food is always fresh, delicious, and made with care. It's clear that quality is a priority here. Thank you for the great work and dedication. Wishing you continued success, and I hope you keep maintaining the same high standards for years to come! read more

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Overall experience was ok! A solid 4 stars. We came on a Saturday around noon, the place was not crazy busy, but they were having a constant flow of customers. Parking can get hectic, lots of other shops around. It was a clean restaurant, well maintained and organized. The staff could've been nicer. A "Hi and welcome," would have been nice. But she was still professional and patient as she took our orders. The food was ok. It was just good. Good flavor, chicken was a bit dry, nothing some sauce couldn't fix haha. Not sure if I'll come back though, it is really out of my way, but it has good stars on help and google so I wanted to try it! Would I recommend it? Yes, try it if you are around the area! read more

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Bday 2025 Shout out to new manager: Jessica. I came here after what seems to be 6 years. I was next door at the bagel shop and decided to visit Urban Cafe and see what was new. I realized on my app, i had a bday free cookie that i could redeem and said "why not"? I chose their seasonal oatmeal raisin cookie and saw some cool changes to menu. U.C was a go to spot for me, but things went downhill while they were changing up management. After talking to Jessica for a bit and learning about the new expansions of UC into SJC, Irvine, Westminister and Orange im hoping that things have changed and i will be back to check out their new avocado kale quinoa salad that looked good. read more

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I came here to grab lunch during my break. I tried the Baja Bowl and really enjoyed it! What stood out the most was the chicken. I thought it was super tender and the marinade was very good. All of the flavors paired well together, and the bowl was a good size leaving me feeling full! When you order inside, you will also see a hot plate with cookies on display behind the counter. These cookies are delicious, highly recommend getting one! I took my food to go and was very impressed by how efficient they were having this ready! read more

Urbane Cafe - Baja Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

I have to be honest, I was given a gift card for Urbane Cafe and wasn't too excited to try, not because it didn't look good, I'm just not a fan of focaccia bread. Wife decided we'd use up our gift cards tonight, so I went ahead and got a BBQ Tri Tip Sandwich and BBQ Potato Chips. I have to admit, I'm truly a fan of Focaccia bread (at least from Urbane Cafe). The bread was not as dense and dry as I'm used to, it was very soft and a bit fluffy (yeah kinda fluffy) and the tri tip was cooked perfectly, the bbq sauce and slaw were both flavorful, and the cheese was nice and melted. Something had a bit of a kick, I think the bbq sauce. The sandwich was very good, the right amount of ingredients. My wife got the Club Sandwich, I tried a bite and it was pretty good too. The pizza we got just to use up the gift cards, and it was pretty good too. I think the pizza is part of the kids menu, and a great idea for kids that may not like a sandwich or salad. The gal that helped me was super friendly and the restaurant was spotless clean. I would very much recommend Urbane Cafe even if you don't have a gift card! read more

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Great local place! Got the ahi tuna salad. Yummy! Reasonable costs! Great service! Great ambiance. No brainer. Will come again for sure. read more

I'm not even vegan/vegetarian, but the tofu bahn mi is insanely good. The bread they use is so soft with good flavor and filled with crispy veggies. I highly recommend. read more

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Delicious is in the details. This is stapled on their wall, and definitely applies here! The decor is modern with wood accents and plenty of seating. The menu has lots of great options, and lots on the healthy side, but still super tasty! I had to try the So Cal sandwich first. It's got chicken, avocado, pepper jack, chipotle aoli, and tomatillo over their own focaccia bread. It was excellent! Also comes with a small side salad. This was a full meal with side included that doesn't break the bank. All of their poultry is all natural and hormone free. They have vegetarian dishes, lots of soups and salads, and offer gluten free bread as a substitute. I'm gonna have to try their chimichurri steak sandwich next time! Oh and you gotta get one of their freshly baked cookies. They're soft-centered with slightly crunchy edges, just how I like it! Will definitely be back for sure! read more

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The salad was nice and fresh with crisp veg. I wouldn't get the ahi again though. It seemed old. Place was clean and tidy and staff were pleasant. read more

Urbane Cafe - The Ahi Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

I've only tried it once, but was very impressed. My daughter and I ordered sandwiches online for pick up and they were really good; then after seeing the bowls and salads I couldn't wait to return because they sounded delicious too. Lots of vegetarian options and other menu items you could make vegetarian by excluding the protein. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

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Food is wonderful, staffing numbers are bad. We went at lunch, and the manager instructed the cashier that we had to wait 10 minutes before we could even place our order. We waited, and placed finally our order. After placing our order, we were told that bc they were busy, it would be 20-30 more minutes before we got our food. The poor guys behind us were told they had to wait ANOTHER 10 mins before they could place an order. They finally got fed up and left. Food was great. No complimentary bag of chips or cookie or apology from management for the excessive wait time. So, if you are here for a work lunch, head's up that they are inadequately staffed for the lunch rush it will throw off your schedule. read more

I love to eat this on lunch! Salad keto cobb is my favorite. Best choices of fountain drinks

Urbane Cafe has become my go-to spot, especially for the SoCal sandwich. The standout has to be the focaccia bread. It's perfectly soft yet slightly crisp, it really elevates the whole sandwich. I also love the side salad, with the refreshing mandarin slices adding a bright, sweet touch that balances the meal nicely. Service is quick and casual, perfect for a fast lunch or easy takeout. It's also a nice place to dine inside with good lighting and never too crowded. Everything is consistently tasty, and it's a dependable and satisfying spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

The bowls here are absolutely amazing and the focaccia bread they make is the bomb. The service is fantastic and employees are very friendly. Like the oatmeal raisin cookie for the first time and it was absolutely outstanding 5 stars is not enough. I forgot to take pictures. read more

I DoorDash from this place a lot. Everything I've ordered is always fresh and delicious whether it's a salad or a sandwich.

The food is good, clean eating. The staff is friendly, works hard, and strives to be the best. It's a casual and clean environment with great music. read more

Quality control here is terrible. The sandwiches are prepared with an assembly line mentality. I went in at the time my online order was estimated and was told 11 more minutes. I watched as they prepared several (at least 8) orders at the same time. My sandwich, the bbq tri-tip ended up with more sauce than meat and made me sick to my stomach. This wasn't the first time, as another time (I'd forgotten I'd sworn off this place) my sandwich had way too much tomatillo salsa and was inedible. They also have forgotten items in multiple orders. One time a while back there was a customer with her cat in her arms at the counter. I alerted an employee that this was a health code violation but she said, it's ok, they are regulars. I watched as the lady stroked the cat and could see hair being shed a few feet from the food prep. Management- don't bother replying to this, as you do with all negative reviews, but spend some e time training staff on quality control and food safety. read more

Urban Cafe was great! I got the southwest sandwich and it was delicious. Alex was amazing--super friendly and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back! read more

I haven't been to UC for awhile. Ordered several fish sandwiches for curbside pickup. When I pulled into the designated parking spot, a very friendly employee came out with my order. She wished me a happy Valentine's Day. Wow, what amazing service! So nice to see the fish sandwich as a special. Wish UC would add it to the regular menu. read more

One of my fave cafes. Tried it in Pasadena and now have been to this location like 4-5 times. I'm obsessed with the fresh made focaccia they use on the sandwiches and as a side to the salads. Sometimes I can't resist order a separate full order of bread for the table if I'm feeling carby. Amazing fluffy goodness with that balsamic sauce. My go to's are usually the southwest sandwich, the southwest salad, or the chimichurri steak sandwich. Really haven't not liked anything though. I've also tried the cilantro torta and some of the salmon and poke bowls and those are also yummy and healthy. Love that they are transparent about calories and nutrition facts. Quick friendly service and lots of comfortable booths to eat in. read more

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The salmon bowl is delicious! The cranberry Brie was also delicious! Very good customer service. Very prompt! read more

Ordered catering for a client that requested Urbane Cafe for lunch. How have I never been here before?? The food was delicious and their GF bread was insane. I was worried that it might not be GF because it was THAT tasty. Shoutout to the catering team that was able to accommodate me by making a last-minute adjustment for my order as well as the manager, Jessica, who was hospitable, friendly, and courteous when I went in to the restaurant to pick up. With hospitality and guest service going to the wind with many restaurants as of late, I had a very refreshing experience. I will definitely be back and adding this establishment to my rotation for business clients as well as my family. read more

Usually, we like this place. People are usually nice. There's one lady that always ensures our orders are ready and complete and I'm comfortable when we order because we order online. When she's not there, my wife doesn't get her extra dressing or we don't get the extra bread or we don't get the stuff that we ordered or it's wrong. Today was such a day. I noticed the lady wasn't there. It was another woman young girl, dark hair glasses and I asked about the extra dressing and she looked at me like duh very nonchalant didn't seem to care and said it's in there. I Went out to the car and looked and it wasn't there. I went back in and asked for the dressing. I said it wasn't in there she hands me one and I said thank you and she's walked away continuing to talk to her coworker. very rude. If there is a choice between urbane and somewhere else next time I will definitely keep this in mind. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! The food is incredible and the service is top notch! The food is extremely fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I scored big time when I had lunch at Urbane Cafe! I spontaneously picked out this spot for lunch and have no regrets since. Upon walking in, you get hit with the fresh focaccia bread baking in their fire oven. The smell truly induces hunger. The service was wonderful and quick despite experiencing a small lunch rush too. The menu options are healthier and lighter, which is a huge plus as I am trying to eat more nutritious foods when going out! Highly recommend- will come back with friends and family. Chimichurri Steak Sandwich: -The steak was incredibly tender and flavorful! They are not humble with the amount of steak slices you get in this sandwich. The fluffy focaccia bread collected the sauce without becoming soggy. I love the house salad on the side as it truly brings this meal together. read more

Urbane Cafe - Chimichurri Steak Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Did online order on Valentine's Day. Cage was very busy, my order was ready when I arrived. I ordered Valentine special and it was delicious

Freddy was helpful, courteous, and prompt. His energy will bring us back. Also, the Salmon bowl and sweet potatoes were amazing. -JL read more

Holly Smokes the Cilantro Torta made with fresh bread was probably the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. I saved half the sandwich for a later meal and so so glad I did. Great service and staff was super friendly and helpful. As far as the inside of the restaurant it as clean roomy and nice and provided a good amount of ambiance Love love this place. Generous portions and a salad with each sandwich. Yummy Thank you read more

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We were looking for something on the lighter side since the previous meal was heavy. This accomplished our goal with fresh sandwiches and salads. Not an extensive menu, but if you're looking for something lighter/healthier, this place does the trick. read more

Urbane Cafe - Ahi Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

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I randomly picked this place for a quick lunch and it is definitely YES! Their turkey sandwich Cramberry Brie is sooooo soft and delicious! Must try read more

We've been coming here since they've opened and have never been disappointed. There's another popular chain that's known for their sandwiches (think a 'county' name in Norcal) I don't want to discourage people from going there, but this restaurant is far and wide much better with better portions inside their sandwiches and better quality overall. We came on Saturday, specifically to order their new Ahi poke sandwich and it was absolutely delicious! The fish was a fresh thick slice of Ahi tuna, topped with sauces which paired together perfectly! Service is always prompt and friendly and the restaurant is always clean! read more

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The Steak Chimichurri is soooo good! Also, the girls that work there are very sweet: jessica, Alex, Molly

Never get tired of this place. My go to order is the BBQ Tri-Tip no feta and chipotle ranch. Always shmacks. I actually applied here twice but I guess they just don't need another back of house cook. Like that's how I enjoy the atmosphere here. Check it out sometime. read more

Fast and great service! I generally order food from their website/Yelp, and it's always ready quickly. Picking up the food is really easy too, as they have a shelf near the front where you can pick it up. The staff are also super friendly from what I can tell, and the restaurant is very clean. Great tip -- create an account on their website. You accumulate points that can be used for drinks, cookies, etc. Their sandwiches are honestly so good, with the in-house made focaccia. I will say this location's focaccia is not as thick as the ones in SD, but that flavor is still on point! The sandwiches are pretty value too since they come with a salad. I would say the salad entrees portions are not as generous, but they're still pretty filling. They also come with a side of focaccia, so you won't be missing out on what they do best if you want to choose a more fibrous meal! read more

I come here once a week, and have for almost a year. I love their cafe salad. Today was an off day though. The pears were mushy and inedible, very little cheese, and the avocado was not fresh. It's pretty disappointing when you get home, and your meal does not meet your expectations. Not even their chocolate chip cookie cheered me up. I'll go back though, every place deserves an off day here and there. read more

Urbane is the best! I first tried this place in San Luis Obispo two years ago and was thrilled to discover that there is a location in South OC, I come here almost weekly! I've tried various items; the sandwiches, bowls, soup, and salads and all have been fresh and taste wonderful. I typically order on the app and my food is always ready for pickup when I arrive. The workers are super friendly and the place is always clean inside. I love Urbane and will definitely be a regular customer. read more

I love this place very much because the food here is the most delicious in town, the service was amazing, the ambiance was really neat, and I also enjoyed listening to the music, too! read more

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Pretty delicious and a nice healthy lunch place. I love the variety of flavors and options. They do both cold and warm sandwiches. I got the Mediterranean Chicken, which was cold. It was big enough that I saved the other half for another meal later.  However, the flavor while good, wasn't very strong, and it felt like everything on the sandwich was just "mild". My niece got a kid's cheese pizza and it was great compared to most child menu options. Would recommend if you want something that feels healthy and isn't the normal run of the mill items. Also, I really only tried one sandwich, and they have a lot more options! read more

The food was seriously excellent. Have been here twice now and both times the food was very fresh and tasty (Salmon bowl, Cranberry Brie sandwich, and UC Banh MI sandwich). And Lisa, the Manager, was very friendly and accommodating both times, she even gave our dog some unseasoned sweet potato! Great food and costumer service, we will be back for sure! read more

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