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    Urbane Cafe

    4.5 (160 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crunchy Peanut Salad
    Christopher A.

    This is one of the best places to eat . The food always taste so good and are given large portions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's nice atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite is the crunchy peanut salad and the salmon bowl with extra edamame and sweet potatoes. Service was excellent as they bring the food out to your table.

    Salad and chicken in sandwich is scarce
    Kristine C.

    I love Urbane Cafe, specifically their SoCal. I had to post since the portions have not been consistent in this location. In my most recent online order, there was not as much chicken in the sandwich and the side salad portion was very disappointing. Also, the sauce was lacking. Sometimes, the focaccia bread sandwich isn't as hearty. I don't like leaving these types of reviews, but I did not see an option to fill out a survey on the receipt or in the app. Hopefully this review will be taken into consideration to pay more attention to the quality of the to-go orders.

    Ahí tuna bowl
    Olga M.

    Enjoyed my favorite fall soup and sandwich from Urbane Cafe. Absolutely love the Uc Banh Mi sandwich with roasted chicken, cilantro, cucumbers, pickled carrots, fresno chilis, pickled white radish, sweet chili aioli with a side of Baja chicken Enchilada soup. I wished this Baja Enchilada soup was permanently on the menu because it's so delicious!! The Chula Vista location always provides good service. Give it a try! Happy Yelping :)

    Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken
    Shirley S.

    Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken cilantro chicken, sweet & spicy chili glaze, housemade apple coleslaw, crispy onions, pickled carrots, and vegenaise. Very delicious but a bit on the messy side with lots of sauce. The crunch was yummy and the chili gave it a nice kick. Service was prompt and courteous. Came on a Wednesday a little after 12p; no wait but we took the last inside table,

    Steve Y.

    A friendly and welcoming staff! Love the Baja Bowl and Salmon Bowl. The Baja Bowl has the beautiful Latin flavors with corn, guacamole rice and beans. The Salmon Bowl tastes so healthy with yams/sweet potatoes, rice, edamame (soy beans) and kale with a piece of grilled salmon dressed in a creamy sauce.

    michelle s.

    Came here for the first time since they open 2 years ago going to give it a shot you order from the computer and then you take a number and then you wait for them to call you. I found that the salads were reasonably prize but OMG three dollars for a simple cookie no thank you. Staff was very friendly salmon was cold but that would be my only complaint. Salad was delicious fresh so yummy !!

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    Jharvis L.

    I'm amending my initial rating based on my interaction with Estela. She clarified how the app works and the direction that development may head, so the exchange was refreshing. I'm looking forward to seeing the app updates through the store in the future. Thanks Estela!

    BBQ chicken salad
    Cesar A.

    First things first, the food is great, balanced, healthy and great tasting. Plus ! The service is great and Norely has a great smile and superv customer service. Just like all the staff.

    Power veggie salad with ahi tuna
    Brooke P.

    My last three orders have been consistently disappointing. I kept giving them the benefit of the doubt, hoping the last two previous orders before today were just mistakes--but today confirmed it's just poor quality and worse value. I ordered a salad with ahi tuna through their mobile app. What I received was a joke: only three paper-thin slices of tuna. For the price, it felt like I paid extra for garnish. I didn't want to complain the first two times, but this pattern of overpriced salads with barely any protein is unacceptable. Urbane Cafe used to be reliable, but they've clearly lost their touch.

    Salmom bowl and Dragon fruit agua fresca.

    This place is theee best! Again, greeted with a smile from Christopher when walking in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food and atmosphere, always amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tried the cookies this time and they were fresh and delicious!! Please order the salmon bowl!! It's suuuuper good! Special shout out to Christopher as he provided an excellent customer experience!! Thank you!!

    Jonisha J.

    We stumbled upon this cafe looking for a fresh-food, healthy option for the family & it hasn't disappointed. We've visited this location numerous times since our initial discovery & WOW! The restaurant is SO clean & service is impeccable. You can order at the kiosk or at the service counter. The food is brought out to you in a timely manner and you can dine indoors or on the outdoor patio. My kids really enjoyed the Kids Pizza. Since going, I can say my favorite is Salmon salad. I really appreciate the fresh & healthy options. Honorable note is the drink machine is craft sodas or juices! Score!

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    2 years ago

    Urbane salads are the best. The Keto Cobb and Santa Maria BBQ Chicken are soooo delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Urbane is my go to for a fresh healthy salad! Always get the crunchy peanut salad! It's absolutely delicious!!

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    Thank you Dan! We hope to see you again soon!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious / healthy food options. Soups, sandwiches, bowls and cookies are delicious. One of my new favorite spots

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    3 years ago

    Amazing!! This is my new place to go. Healthy and delicious food especially for nights I don't want to cook.

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    Very clean, very friendly. Happy to have a location close to home here in Chula. Salmon bowl 10/10 and the cookies are *chefs kiss*

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    First visit. The salad I ordered was very nice. The cookie was great. I can't wait to return

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    oh their freshly baked breads are amazing and the sandwiches so fresh! so glad they have opened a location here.

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    the most amazing bread ever! love this place . cant get enough of their sandwiches! very good service as well!

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    Jimmy John's

    Jimmy John's

    3.0
    (13 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I normally don't get jimmy johns, but the pregnant lady on tiktok made one sandwich go viral and I…read morehad to try it. The sandwich itself did not disappoint. It's a #11 with peppers, bacon added, no mayo and kickin ranch instead. The sandwich tasted dry to me. I think I should eat it fresh next time because we waited until we got home. So I can't comment on the ambiance. I will say I love how they have online ordering available! I will definitely return as I am a sandwich girly.

    I was recommended to this sandwich shop by my daughter who loves it and is a regular customer. I…read moredecided to drive to Otay Ranch and give it a try. It is a refreshing change from the rest of the sandwich shops. Upon walking in the door, I noticed a clean and tidy little sandwich shop. I was greeted by a friendly cashier who was very welcoming to me. I ordered a tuna sandwich with a bag of chips and a bottled water. The sandwich had a plentiful amount of provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and tuna. The flavor was so tasty too. I decided to try a side of the cherry peppers they have available to place on my sandwich. What a great kick of flavor it gave my tuna sandwich! The chips were the perfect accessory to my sandwich! If you want a change of pace, a great variety of sandwiches to choose from bursting with awesome flavor come to Jimmy John's where your taste buds will thank you! Thank you Jimmy for creating such an award-winning sandwich chain bringing it to California! Love it' #jimmyjohns #yelpsandiego #sandiegoeats

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    MammaMia Deli Market - Gino & Gianni's Pizzeria

    MammaMia Deli Market - Gino & Gianni's Pizzeria

    4.4
    (349 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    Sandwiches tried so far: Mamma Mia Torpedo, Spicy Sicilian, Whole Lotta Ties Turkey, Crazy…read moreCalabrese. Pizza: Mob Ties and Vodka Roni. Gelato: believe it was a coffee one Everything has been freaking delicious, fresh, great portions, definitely a spot I visit once a week lol. The crazy calabrese was a little on the salty side but it was still pretty good. Best sandwich so far has been the spicy sicilian. The market is well sorted with lots of interesting items and fair prices. The only thing is their tall cans of craft beer. A lot of them were old or had no date on the bottom of the can and as someone who works in the beer industry let me tell you. Beer does go bad. Not in a you can't drink it kind of way but flavor declines, especially craft beer. Skunky, taste changes, aroma changes, color changes, it's just not great. I picked up a can that was dated May 2025, for craft that is OLD and not good. Not a problem for your average person but I'm just letting y'all know. Nonetheless this place is delicious, the service is great, fast, friendly. The food is overall good, the market is nice and well sorted. What I don't understand are the comments that say I been here so many times but never left a good review, suddenly they have one bad experience over something like not enough lettuce or they ran out of something and leave a bad review. GTFOH! And no I wasn't paid for this review or know anyone from this business, I just hate what yell has become

    Fun place to have a sandwich or pizza. The seating outside was super cute…read more The service was so good. They were nice and knowledgeable about their sandwiches and pizza. The Godfather sandwich was really tasty. The bread was soft and fresh. Fun fact whatever sandwich you want they can put it on a pizza if you want. Thanks MammaMia Deli Market for your hospitality and great sandwich. Will definitely be back to try something else on the menu.

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    Ichiban Sando

    Ichiban Sando

    4.1
    (440 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    This review is a couple of months overdue, but I had been craving this place ever since FoodieLand…read moreleft Del Mar, and it definitely hit the spot! The customer service was great, the sandwiches were amazing, and everything tasted so fresh. I'll definitely be back to try the sushi and some of the other goodies on the menu! Couldn't be more pleased and I am so craving a sando right! :-)

    I like a good katsu sando more than most people and though I swear it tasted better at the previous…read morelocation where I saw an old Japanese man prepping the food, it's still pretty good. I've been twice to the new location including its soft opening weekend. I would skip the somewhat overpriced spam musubi. It tasted good but it wasn't life-changing, which I sort of expected for the price. The couple times I went, I found the tables to be sticky so I'd watch out for that as well if you're dining in. The fruit sandos are good if that's your thing. I always find them to be too rich with all the cream and this place was no exception. I've tried all the savory sandos on the menu though, and they're solid. You really can't go wrong. The bobas are pretty good but don't compete with the elite boba shops like 3cat or momofuku. The corn hojicha is what I liked the most out of everything I've tried. Finally, service is average to above average. The person behind the register is usually a disinterested teenagers or 20-something employee but an older guy in the back, presumably a manager, tries hard to accommodate customer requests. So hats off to him.

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    The Balboa South

    The Balboa South

    4.7
    (567 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Hello all! If you're from the south bay area, then you've already heard of The Balboa South here in…read moreChula Vista on Third Ave. For those that haven't or even for the ones that have but have never ventured in, you are missing out on some phenomenal food and specialty shakes. Marianna and Angel are the owners and general managers of this establishment. Both are very friendly, courteous, and really care to ensure that you get not only the best service, but that you also have a great experience while there. Their staff is also top notch and follow the same values as Marianna and Angel. They are all one great team and ensure that your experience is unforgettable and makes you want to go back. I've been here so many times but I've never posted my experience. So here it is. Want great food? Come to The Balboa. Want specialty shakes made with real ice cream? Come to the Balboa. Want to have a beer or a special cocktail? Come to the Balboa. Want an awesome overall dining experience for yourself or the family? Come to the Balboa. Seriously, come try it yourself. You won't regret it. You might even make new friends.

    Long overdue review of this amazing place! We have been here a few times and every single time it…read morehas been a hit! The burgers are juicy; they are perfectly stacked and delicious. The salad for me was a game changer, who knew a few different ingredients could take a salad from your typical cesar to a delicious addictive dish. Oh and the garlic fries with the dipping sauce omg! Service is always on 10. Even when they are busy, the staff is kind and fun to talk to! The jamaica & tamarindo margaritas are soo good, perfectly sweet and refreshing. I am planning our return as I write this! 10/10 recommend!

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    Bambino's Pizza & Deli - Chula Vista

    Bambino's Pizza & Deli - Chula Vista

    4.5
    (717 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I don't usually write reviews, but this place truly deserves one…read more Bambino has earned a customer for life. We ordered the Meats Pizza, spaghetti, a mushroom calzone, and a salad, and every single dish was outstanding. The pizza crust was absolutely delicious, the calzone was perfectly made, and the spaghetti sauce was one of the best I've had in a very long time. You can truly taste the quality and care that goes into the food. What made our visit truly unforgettable, though, was the customer service. A young man, only 14 years old, helped us, and I was genuinely amazed by his professionalism. His warm personality, calm demeanor, and the way he spoke to us reflected a level of hospitality you would expect at a first-class restaurant. Even though the restaurant was very busy, he never made us feel rushed. Since it was our first visit, he patiently answered every question, explained the menu, described the portions, and helped us choose exactly what we wanted. His confidence, kindness, and genuine desire to help made our experience truly exceptional. If you appreciate outstanding food and exceptional customer service, Bambino is a place you should absolutely visit. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Great food brings people in, but exceptional service creates lifelong customers--and that's exactly what happened with us.

    I've been here more than 5 times and I love their food the customer service is very good and me…read morepersonally, I think that their pizzas are wonderful. All of their food is amazing I love the fact that it is a family business and everything about it

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