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    Urbane Cafe

    4.4 (160 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    URBANE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    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. It's nice atmosphere. 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,

    Matthew B.

    So... Urbane Cafe has suffered lately primarily from the bread, and some hair in the food. Eek, we love this place, what happened???

    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.

    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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    Eva C.

    I came here during my lunch break because I was craving a salad and this place delivered exactly that... Except they delivered the wrong salad and not what I had ordered. Since I didn't have time to ask for a new one, I just went with it, and ended up eating The Cafe salad. It was a very good salad and I am sure all the others are as well. I did feel a bit disappointed since that day I specifically wanted a veggie-only salad, but I'll probably come back for that one next time. I also ended up getting the Baja Enchilada Soup which came with the focaccia, and the cranberry cookie. The soups tasted like a corn chowder, which I was not expecting, but I was pleasantly surprised. The focaccia was fresh and extremely yummy! The cookie itself was to die for, and exactly what I look for in a cookie, warm, soft with a slight crunch. The location is fairly spacious and it was nice to have the patio seating as an option. The service was friendly, with the only flaw being the wrong order I received. This place is a great choice for fresh and healthy food!

    Menu in patio area 7/1/24

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    8 months ago

    Great sandwiches salads and soup. The staff is incredibly hard working and professional to

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    As always, reliable and complete deliveries. The food is fresh, flavorful and they don't skimp on portions. Low fees. One of my go too's.

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    Thank you for being our guest Juana! We hope to see you again soon!

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    1 year ago

    Great Service, freindly staff and fresh food! BBQ chicken salad is my favorite. Crunchy peanut salad is great as well!

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    7 months ago

    The best sandwiches and very friendly staff please continue your nice attitude and nice food.

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    Thank you for being our guest Shelly! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Had the best salad ever! Made to perfection! Thank you to Stella! She's truly the best !

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    Thank you for being our guest Oscar S.! We hope to see you again soon!

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    8 months ago

    Not a CAFE. No coffee. That said, the food is good. Not cheap, but good. I had the Ahi salad, which is very good. Service is quick.

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    Amazing sandwiches!!!! Love it here for a quick lunch pick up. Love the bread they make there, with a side salad. Love.

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    Great service and food. I ordered the Baja Bowl and I'd definitely recommend it. Perfect location with plenty of parking.

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    Ahan Lao - 8. Deep-Fried Pork Belly

    Ahan Lao

    4.5(239 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    This review is based solely on the customer service, not the food…read more I called in my order over the phone without any issues. However, when I arrived to pay, the older gentleman at the counter informed me that they only accepted cash. It would have been helpful if that had been mentioned during the phone call so I could have come prepared. He told me to use the ATM next door, but I wasn't comfortable using a random ATM, so I checked my car to see if I had enough cash. Unfortunately, I didn't. When I returned to let him know, he suddenly pointed to the Apple Pay terminal, indicating that electronic payment was actually an option. As I attempted to pay, he repeatedly asked whether I wanted to leave an 18%, 20%, or 25% tip. I politely declined, but instead of processing the payment, he continued to pressure me, even offering me a free soda if I left a 25% tip on my $45 order. After repeatedly saying no and realizing he wasn't going to respect my answer, I walked out. I don't appreciate feeling pressured or manipulated into leaving a tip, especially when I was simply trying to pay for my order. The entire interaction left a very negative impression.

    We ordered a little bit of everything and honestly, every single dish hit. The wings were packed…read morewith flavor, the catfish in banana leaf was super moist and cooked perfectly, and the mango sticky rice was straight up fire. The orange chicken was a standout crispy, not oily at all, with that perfect tangy sauce that wasn't too thick or too thin. You can tell they really know what they're doing. Papaya salad was fresh and interesting too, especially with the addition of fresh eggplant something a little different in the best way. Service was top notch! Definitely coming back to try even more.

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    PHOnomenal - House Special Pho

    PHOnomenal

    4.8(512 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Whoa, the pho is so good here. The broth is clear and so delicious. I drank half of the bowl first…read morebecause it was so good. Then I remembered to add the homemade chili oil sauce! I called ahead to let them know how many house specials I was ordering and what time. There was a slight wait for a table when I got there, and it made me even hungrier. The parking lot is tight, but it wasn't hard to get a spot. Service is great. Everyone is so friendly. I started with an order of shrimp roll. The roll itself is just ok; it has a lot of noodles. The peanut sauce was great and sweet. They ran out of the pork roll. They only make a limited amount of pho every day, and once they're sold out, they're done for the day. I definitely recommend to come early or call ahead. The pho though is actually PHENOMENAL. I would come back even though it's like a $25 meal. They give two beef ribs that have meat falling off the bone. The homemade chili oil was so good that I bought two jars to take home. When am I going to come back to National City?? HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    Cannot believe it took us this long not to try this spot…read more Arrived at 10:30 a.m. on a Saturday. Waited 10 mins to get the available seats, which is okay since it's only like 8-10 tables. House Special Beef Ribs - 5/5 Broth taste - balance and rich flavors Beef tenderness - meat fell off the bone. Noodles - silky and smooth texture like it; not overcooked. We thought the herbs would be too overpowering with the soup, but it wasn't; it balances out the broth flavor overall. Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls - fresh veggies and delicious shrimp and savory pork slices with a good amount of peanut sauce. Big size rolls. 5/5 Fresh Sugar Cane Juice - refreshingly delicious. The price is on the high end with the size. They offer a small menu, but every dish is amazing! Outstanding customer service! Be patient and prepared to park by the street. Highly recommended for Pho lovers/foodies!

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