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    Urbane Cafe

    4.5 (374 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    URBANE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Kari R.

    I went here after shopping at the mall and wanted something close with vegetarian options. The service was fast and friendly, and the food came out quickly, although it was a little sloppy. I ordered the Bella Portobello sandwich and did not care for it or the bread, which should have been warmed or toasted. The salad was mediocre at best. My husband's soup was not hot, only barely warm, but he did enjoy his sandwich. The soup tasted good, just not at the right temperature. Overall, it was decent but nothing special. They need to tighten up those small details to create a more enjoyable experience.

    Salmon Bowl
    Heather D.

    We came here for a late lunch, looking for something light. I tried the salmon bowl which I loved! The bowl came with a quinoa mix, sweet potato, and edamame. The salmon was also a generous portion. I added some siracha to give it some spice, but I loved this dish and would order again! The cookies are also always so fresh, so don't forget to get one! The workers at this location I thought were very friendly and personable which made for a great experience.

    Eva G.

    It's been a while. I was in the area so I decided to get some food here. This place is still awesome!! Their salads and bowls are amazing and delicious!!!! Their prices are fair and the quality is superb!

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    Hector J.

    The food is incredible, only place I can find healthy meals! Highly recommend this place at El Cajon. The staff is always very friendly.

    Antioxidant Salad w/ Steak, Santa Maria BBQ Chicken Salad, BBQ Tri Tip Steak Sandwich
    Samantha W.

    Service was excellent. Super friendly. We ordered the antioxidant salad w/ steak, bbq chicken sandwich and the tri tip sandwich. The antioxidant salad was good. Ingredients were fresh. I liked the fennel and apple in it. The dried blueberries were good too. I like that the dressing comes on the side so you're able to control how much you add. Out of the 2 sandwiches - the tri tip sandwich was much yummier than the bbq chicken sandwich. I also thought it was nice that they include the total calories for each item.

    Chimichurri Steak
    Bob W.

    My son wanted to eat at a place next to Urbane but I didn't want that so I stopped in for dinner. Decided on the Chimichurri Steak Sandi and It came with a mixed green salad with a balsamic dressing. Both the sandwich and salad were fresh and tasty. The beef was a bit bland though but nothing a little salt couldn't fix. They weren't busy but still took 15 minutes to get my order which is why it's four stars instead of five. Very limited seating but they have some tables outside.

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    Gwyn C.

    After a fun early evening hosted by the city of El Cajon Police at the parkway plaza I was hungry! All that dancing to an 80s cover band had me working up an appetite! Mozied on over to UrbanCafe. Surprisingly it was empty at 8pm on a Tuesday. Staff was very friendly! Wanting to be healthy I ordered an ahi tuna salad to go and had a bag of honey Dijon potato chips - yep- they got me with an impulse buy! The chips were yummy but I was Dissappointed to see how expensive the small bag was at $2.99! The salsa was the perfect size. Not too much, not too little. I was even pleasantly surprised at the amount of ahi included. (I was concerned it wouldn't be enough!) The salad included avacado and a weird amount of it on the side. In all, I enjoyed the salad. Had the dressing on the side which worked well as I could also dip the bread in it. While I do think $18 for a salad and chips (no drink) iis expensive, I did enjoy the meal..

    Glazed Salmon Bowl
    terina c.

    This was me and my man's first time here and it was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE ! We got recommendations from Colton nice kid very helpful and friendly this guy deserves a raise ! The ambiance was clean and a homey kind of feel. The food was AMAZING I can't get over how bomb the sandwich was and I'm so happy my man loved the salmon bowl he's allergic to dairy so this is the perfect place for us. I really appreciate you guys having so many GREAT DRINKS TO CHOOSE FROM. They got me and my man with the Shirley timple and the cucumber chili limonade OMG ! Fire!! I don't ever want to eat subway EVER AGAIN ! lol

    Salmon bowl
    Didi A.

    This review on the food only Ordered through doordash Salmon salad was good I enjoyed it Salmon bowl was not thatbgood. Salmon was hard and hard to chew felt not fresh or ovrly cooked Reason for 4 star is I tried urbana cafe before and they were better in the past

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    3 years ago

    I had the turkey club the bread was the only good thing , the turkey is that turkey they serve at school or jail it's like slimy cheap meat

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    3 years ago

    Food was bad service was even worse... We waited over 14 minutes to even get acknowledged, and then when we got our food, it was cold

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    3 years ago

    Great crunchy peanut salad. Fresh ingredients. Friendly service, Hope they expand to Arizona!

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    3 years ago

    Great food and lunch spot. Fresh and healthy, well made with good flavor. The staff are helpful and super nice.

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    3 years ago

    Delish!!! Fresh, amazing food! Highly recommend trying this place if you want to feel full without feeling weighed down.

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    Thank you for the recommendation Lisa! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Decent food , decent price. Friendly service . Good if you need a quick pretty healthy lunch.

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    1 year ago

    great food and service really great recommended awesome food they have all kind of food from pizzas to salads

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

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    this place became one of my favs! the food is always good, truly never had anything bad:) but

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    Thank you, Raelynn! We hope to see you again soon!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food and service! Salads were fresh and delicious. We had the food delivered so I don't know about ambiance. We will order again.

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    Ask the Community - Urbane Cafe

    Do you have delivery through grub hub or Uber eats? How much is delivery and what is the minimum?

    Hi Debi- We do use Grub Hub and Door Dash. The best way to find out that information is to log on to their app. It might differ depending on your location and how far the delivery is. Thank you!

    Do they have gluten free breads?

    Hi Sarah - Our bread is not gluten free but we can make our sandwiches gluten free by lettuce wrapping them. I have been on the Chef's case about a new recipe and I will remind him again. :)

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    Antonelli's Deli

    Antonelli's Deli

    4.3(990 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Free Lunch Friday from my employer was from Antonelli's Deli in El Cajon…read more I brought my lunch but took advantage of the offer and ordered a sando knowing it was going to feed me at home over the weekend. It was a phenomenal sandwich! I mean, easily one of the best I've ever had. The #12: Capocollo & Provolone Sandwich on Marble Rye. I asked for mayo and mustard only. The capocollo was sliced wafer thin and piled high. The provolone was thick sliced. Both were of excellent quality. The capocollo was like butter, it just melted in my mouth. It was peppery and had a superb rich flavor. The provolone complimented it extremely well. And that marble rye! Wow. Soo good. Excellent sando. Antonelli's, get some!

    If you're looking for a true deli style sandwich that's both high quality and huge, look no…read morefurther! I had to try the the #1 as it's the house special and a true hero/sub.... whatever you call it where you're from. I decided on the 8" since I wasn't "hungry enough" for a footlong. Well, it turns out I wasn't hungry enough for an 8" either. These things are huge! The bread is as fresh as it gets, spongy with just enough pull. Stays together without getting soggy and turning into a mess. The meats and cheeses are fresh as well and it's just an all around great sandwich. The interior is simple with a few tables and a big enough area to wait for your freshly made food. Be patient, they get busy and for good reason. It's not fast food, but it's good food! I'll come back when I'm in town. It's definitely worth a stop.

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    MammaMia Deli Market - Gino & Gianni's Pizzeria - Homemade Hoagie made with MammaMia's Prosciutto Cotto, Salami (Finocchiona), Capocollo, and Caciocavallo

    MammaMia Deli Market - Gino & Gianni's Pizzeria

    4.3(370 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    Mammamia Deli Market - Gino & Gianni's Pizzeria located in La Mesa borderline Spring Valley. Let's…read morejust start off with... WOW, the BEAUTY of this market as well as the pizzeria! The market specializes in AUTHENTIC ITALIAN items. From fresh pasta to exotic cheeses and homemade sauces! A wide range of beverages (I have never heard of or seen before) as well as gelato! They have their own parking lot but, it can still be challenging as this appears to be a very popular spot! Customer service was good on the deli side which is located on the market side of the venue. We ordered a Specialty Sandwich as well as a sub from their Sub Menu. Besides sandwiches, the deli offers meats, cheeses, and antipasta choices. We ordered: Octopus salad - perfectly cooked octopus Pasta salad - A tad bit too al dente for my liking Mammamia torpedo sub from Sub Menu - delish... The Godfather from Specialty Sandwich Menu - AMAZING flavor if you enjoy that sweet and savory flavor profile! Gino & Gianni's Pizzeria is a seperate area of the market which is accessible while in the market or directly from the parking lot. They offer inside dining as well as patio dining. Customer service was AMAZING at the pizzeria! Pizzas were phenomenal! Although I did not try them, the garlic knots looked amazing as well! We ordered: Mushroom pepperoni slice - good in flavor Sicilian style Honey-Roni pizza - Square in shape and appeared to be deep dish style. AMAZING in flavor! Gino & Gianni's Vodka-Roni special slice - AMAZING!!! Something about that touch of hot honey that just elevates the flavors to a whole other level!!! So sad I am barely finding out about this place yet so happy I FINALLY DID and plan on being one of their regulars. If in the area... do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some AMAZING eats! YOU'RE WELCOME in advance!

    This is just another 5-Star experience! I needed to have lunch and also dinner combined so I…read moredecided to head to Gino and Gianni's Pizzeria by Momma Mia. I had to order a slice of Margarita and another type of white pizza for my Mom. The pizza was so awesome! I also bought sausage to go so I can make sausage sandwiches tomorrow night. I also grabbed some food to go for the rest of the family . They serve pizza by the slice and whole pies also if you so desire! If you want the best pizza, Italian dishes, homemade bread, homemade sauce, wine, Italian cookies, candies, and everything. Italian come to "Mamma Mia!"

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    Cajon Pass Deli - Diablo

    Cajon Pass Deli

    4.7(266 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$
    25 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    Hands down, this is one of my absolute favorite deli spots. It's a small mom-and-pop place, but you…read morecan literally feel the love when you walk through the door. The customer service is always friendly, welcoming, and genuine -- the kind of neighborhood energy you just don't get everywhere anymore. It's not a huge space inside and the decor is a little outdated, but honestly that's part of the charm. This is a small business with a BIG impact, and the community clearly supports them because the food quality speaks for itself -- everything is fresh. My go-to order is the Big Chomp on a lettuce wrap when I'm trying to cut carbs but still want to be full. They split open a head of crisp iceberg lettuce and pack it with meats like turkey and beef, plus all the sandwich veggies -- onions, tomatoes, pickles -- and whatever condiments you want. It's crunchy, refreshing, and so satisfying that you honestly don't even miss the bread. Now when I'm extra hungry, their breads are fresh and the sandwiches are top-notch across the board. You really can't go wrong. Just a heads up -- they close at 3 PM daily, so if you're not there by then, you'll have to catch them another day. You can call ahead or stop in, but either way you won't be disappointed. PSA: Don't forget to grab a sandwich punch card. Rack up those punches and you'll earn a free sandwich. Thank me later

    Just moved here and was craving a comfort sandwich. You guys..... Chef kiss. Such a cool menu and…read morelove all of the homemade salad options. Will be back for sure!

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    Crafted Greens - Spicy Asian with Salmon blackened

    Crafted Greens

    4.8(1.5k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    •$$

    Outstanding customer service from the moment we got there to the very end. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious. I highly recommend this place.

    Came into Crafted Greens for the first time and wasn't totally sure what to expect, but it ended up…read morebeing such a great experience. It's a walk-up, order and pay first kind of place, then you grab a seat, which was super easy and casual. The person taking my order was incredibly nice and patient while I figured everything out. Honestly, all the food I saw coming out looked amazing, which made it even harder to choose. They have plenty of seating both inside and outside, including a really nice covered patio, which I loved. The service really stood out to me. Even though you order up front, the servers were very attentive and came by multiple times to check on us and offer drink refills, which you don't always get in this type of setup. I ordered the steak plate with mushrooms and mashed potatoes, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The mushrooms were especially good. The only small thing was I wish the food had been a little hotter when it came out, but the taste definitely made up for it. My only other note is I wish they had unflavored iced tea. All the options were flavored, and since I'm not a soda drinker, that would've been nice to have. Overall, such a great first visit. Great food, great service, and a really comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

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