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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

    Great food. I enjoyed it. My selection was fresh and tasty. They have a great selection of vegan options. I'll try it again for sure'

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    6 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

    Love their salads, tomato soup, and fresh bread. Healthy top notch entrees.

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    Thank you Ocean! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    4 years ago

    The food and cookies are items I dream about!! Love this spot for their bowls, sandwiches and more!

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    Thank you Megan!

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    Thank you Tatiana!

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    Thank you Brett!

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    4 years ago

    Food is pretty good. Very fresh. We did order bowls, which are warm, but the chicken it's served with is cold. Service was good

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    3 years ago

    Great food and great service. Highly recommend. The out door seating is always enjoyable.

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    3 years ago

    Has a lot of healthy options on their menu, their staff is very friendly, i recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Love this place new spot I just discovered. I bet here for a birthday dinner and it was so good!

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    3 years ago

    Great food and service! Had the Keto Cobb and BBQ Tri Tip sandwich. 10/10 would recommend. Will definitely be back!

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    3 years ago

    AMAZING SALADS! Not too pricey and the salads with protein are so tasty. come here, you will love it!

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    I went to the new store in Eastlake. Awesome food ( I've tried 4 different menu options), friendly and helpful staff.

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    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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    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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    Crave Mediterranean Grill - Beef Shawarma Plate and Gyro Wrap

    Crave Mediterranean Grill

    4.8(57 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    I've been here a longtime ago to get shawarma wraps that were good last time. This time I stopped…read moreby here to grab a plate. The food quality went downhill. The rice was overcooked and the chicken was flavorless/dry. The only thing that tasted fine was the salad.

    Me and my lady were thinking of what to do for dinner, so of course I turned to Yelp to see what we…read morewere gonna find. I came across Crave Mediterranean Grill. I have to say after not having Mediterranean food in a while I wasn't sure what to expect. The place was absolutely clean!When walking in your hit with greeting and the good smell of the meats. Service was great! I didn't understand some things on the menu and the employee manning the cash register had more than enough knowledge on everything and was able to clear it up for me. Asked for some accommodations and they were met with quick yes's! I ordered the Beef Shwarma Plate and it was soooooo good! The meat was so tender and flavorful! The serving size was more than enough! It can easily be two servings. Comes with sides of humus and salad. I love humus and this was some of the best humus I've had before! Couldn't more happy with my plate. My girlfriend had the gyro, the thing was packed!! She said it was a 10/10 for her and she's kinda picky either way food. I tried the last bit of it and she was definitely accurate with her rating! The Gyro was sooooo good!! I will definitely be coming back! Thank you Crave Mediterranean Grill for a great dinner!

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    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa - Double smash burger

    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa

    4.5(321 reviews)
    4.6 mi•Cajon Heights
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    Private parking lot, 2 gender-neutral restrooms and space available for large groups…read more We drove down to La Mesa just to check out this place and it was worth it. We ordered the 'That's My Boy' and 'Meet Meat' pizza plus their fries. Their deep dishes were light and crispy. I loved the sweet sauce, jalapeño and ricotta cheese combo on That's My Boy pizza. The Mastiff Fries had a wonderful crispy texture. They are like thinly sliced potato wedges. (Our order is without cilantro which normally comes with it) The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. They did have two tv screens playing the sports channel and had a variety of draft beer options.

    Found my way here for a burger. I had heard of it but never had been. So my expectations were…read moresomewhat up. Since I am gluten free I got my burger lettuce wrapped. I had never had a smash burger before so again my expectations were a little more than the average person. They did not disappoint the flavors were so delicious. I especially enjoyed the garlic aioli more than I thought I would (it is more like a mayo for this burger). The burger came with a a handful of pickled peppers and mini pickles on side. They were good but felt a little out of place for my taste. This place is definitely more of a bar feel than I expected and smaller than I thought it would be, and the seating was tight with most all the tables being bar height. The last thing to keep in mind the parking lot is small but there is street parking, but is leads to residential area so it can be limited to. Overall the burger had good flavor and I will be back to try more on the menu. If you are looking for a beer with your burger there was a lot of choices. Also, if you are into sports, there are several televisions on with a few different events playing.

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    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa - Left is 'That's My Boy' and right is 'Meet Meat'

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    California Fish Grill

    California Fish Grill

    4.0(491 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Came in and had a really solid experience overall. The place was clean, the service was great, and…read morethe food definitely delivered. The lobster nachos were so good--flavorful, fresh, and honestly the highlight of the meal. The protein bowl didn't disappoint either, packed with good portions and tasted just as good as it looked. Great spot if you're craving seafood with a casual, no-fuss vibe. Would definitely come back!

    Check# 5234392 I came to your location tonight to pick up…read morefood. I made it clear that I had a dairy allergy to Justin who took my order. I ordered a bowl and a side of brussel sprouts and specified "no cheese" He was very friendly and professional. When he took my order, he added the note to the receipt "no cheese". Once my food was ready, I double checked the order to make sure there was no cheese. As soon as I opened the Brussel sprouts, I immediately noticed there was parmesan cheese on them. I went back to Justin and showed him there was cheese. He was very apologetic and said he would have them remade immediately. While I waited for the Brussel sprouts to be remade, i noticed 2 employees in the back mocking me and Miranda said to Abraham multiple times "no cheese, no cheese, make sure there's no cheese." They both were laughing hysterically and kept glancing over at me. At this point in time, I was getting agitated that they would make a mockery of such a serious allergy. My dairy allergy is serious and I could be hospitalized if I consume dairy. After waiting another 10 mins, Justin brought over the Brussel sprouts and before handing them to me, he double checked them again. When he opened them he noticed there was still traces of parmesan cheese. Again, Justin was very apologetic and explained that the parmesan cheese must have fallen into the tomatoes. He continued to apologize and offered another side item on the menu. Just was the only professional one and provided exceptional service. As for Miranda and Abraham, they should learn to take people's allergies seriously and not make a mockery of it. Very unprofessional. I hope management escalates this customer experience to ensure other customers don't have to deal with such rude and unprofessional employees like Miranda and Abraham. Please give Justin a raise because he is the only reason why I would ever give my business to this location again.

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