Yvette M.

Located in LBX, this was a perfect stop after shopping at Nordstrom Rack. I walked in and the vibe was friendly. I was immediately greeted by someone behind the counter. I love the concept, where the bread is baked daily, the meat is hormone free and the saces are made from scratch. I ordered using the kiosk and noticed that the menu includes sandwhiches, salads, bowls, and soup. I chose the BBQ Tri Tip sandwich which includes Jack Cheese, Housemade Apple Coleslaw and Chipotle Aioli. The sandwich is a bit smaller than I expected, but comes with a side salad. The sandwich is sliced in half and the first half had a small amount of tri tip. I then ate the second half which had a nice amount of tri tip. Overall, the sandwich was delicious and a bit spicy. I appreciated the side salad but I'll choose a different dressing next time. It came with a Balsamic Vinaigrette which wasn't my favorite. I received my take out order and the cashier apologized for the wait. It really didn't take long at all. Service was pretty outstanding and the food, fresh and delicious! I'll definitely be back to try more.

Kyle H.

My second time at Urbane café today. I got my food to go this time. I had the Chimichuri steak sandwich on house made ciabatta bread. All their sandwiches come with either a side salad or a cup of soup. I got the salad. I also got a cup of their enchilada soup which I've craving since the last time i was there. Everything was excellent. Delicious, quality food, great service, great music playing in the background, Everyone is so nice and amazing prices. What else do you want? I Love this place

Danielle H.

We came here around lunchtime right before the rush which was about 12pm. There were only 2 tables left outside. The guy at the register was helpful when I asked him about their new fish sandwich. I ended up ordering that and the ahi tuna salad. I was really impressed with the sandwich. The fish was wonderfully seasoned and the slaw was nice and tangy. I really enjoyed the pickled onion in every bite. We also would order the ahi tuna salad again. We left very satisfied with our meal. Oh, and I love their root beer fountain drink! I plan on coming back again very soon.

Jennifer C.

I came here for the first time earlier this week and tried the salmon bowl. It came with a complementary piece of their focaccia bread. Since it was my first visit, I also received a complementary cookie. I was so impressed by both the food and staff, and told my adult kids about it. My son and I came back today, and he was equally impressed. He had the Santa Maria barbecue chicken sandwich that included a side salad, and I opted for the limited-time offering of the barramundi bowl. The food is exceptional, very tasty with fresh and healthy ingredients. The cookies are amazing and the perfect end to a great meal. Both times, the entire staff was so friendly and helpful. They also have an app for placing orders and earning rewards. We will definitely be back often. It is such a better option for a comparable price, than greasy fast food.

Rodney S.

BIRTHDAY MONTH=BIRTHDAY COUPONS=HAPPY RODNEY Free cookie for Rewards members Urbane Cafe opened earlier this year, and I made sure to sign up for their Rewards to take advantage of birthday perks. After having a sandwich at Ike's, sushi & a cocktail at Sosogu, a Michelob Ultra at Georgia's, and churros a la mode at Silverlake Ramen, Urbane Cafe rounded out the last stop at LBX to hit up. Ordering a chocolate chip cookie via the self-service kiosk, an employee quickly swiped up one of their sinfully sweet delights, and chocolatey goodness was within my grasp in no time. Service was great. A good amount of customers were entering the restaurant, and the staff kept the line moving, the entire time. Urbane Cafe is located on the right of the main entrance (McGowen St.) of the LBX, next to For Eyes. A free cookie ain't too shabby, at all. Urbane Cafe brought birthday cheers for me, and I appreciate it. I'm anticipating coming back, and exploring the rest of the menu.

Akisha E.

This spot is my go-to after a sauna session. I always order through the app, which makes ordering quick and convenient. I usually get the salmon bowl, but recently I've been switching it up with the cilantro chicken salad. The salmon bowl is packed with flavor--BBQ-glazed salmon, mixed whole-grain rice, marinated kale, roasted sweet potatoes, edamame, a lemon wedge, and a sweet chili aioli drizzle. A couple of times, though, the rice was a bit undercooked, which was disappointing. That's what led me to try the cilantro chicken salad instead. The cilantro chicken salad comes with marinated cilantro chicken, chopped salad mix, avocado, corn and black bean salsa, mozzarella cheese, and cilantro vinaigrette, plus fresh-baked focaccia bread on the side. The salad is really good, but I do wish it came with a bit more chicken--the portion feels small for the size of the bowl. I've also ordered cookies a few times. The double chocolate is my favorite. I tried the cranberry white chocolate as well, but it was too sweet and doughy for my taste. If you use the app and accumulate points, one of the rewards is a free cookie, which is a nice bonus.

Levis K.

A nice, hidden gem amongst a crowd of big chains. I came here on a recommendation from my sister for healthy, delicious sandwiches with a unique twist of flavors and options and I can say I was definitely impressed! The food is great and the staff are pleasant to work with. There's a great selection of food and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients with each bite. I personally got the sweet chili crunch chicken and that was a flavor bomb of different tastes that blended well together. It definitely tasted great and I would recommend it. The location itself is in the middle of the LBX area, almost hidden amongst all of the big name chains that surround it. But definitely not a place to skip over, give this place a shot! There are multi height seating inside as well as an outdoor seating patio. Parking is plentiful as it's the LBX lot but also it's low car friendly for you car folks out there. Definitely recommend trying it out. Will come back again!

Ken C.

Came in to give Urbane Cafe a try and had their chimichurri steak sandwich. The sandwiches are served over focaccia. This sandwich came with a cranberry aioli, chimichurri sauce, arugula, and thin slices of beef. I thought the creamy and tangy flavors were good and balanced, but I would have enjoyed it a little more if the sandwich was warm and if there were more texturally crispy bits. I'd probably order the southwest chicken next time. As I consider options for sandwiches, per yelp's scale, Urbane Cafe would be "OK" - 3 stars - for me.

Susan J.

I ordered on the app so I could get a free cookie! Cranberry Brie sandwich with Tomato Bisque, Salmon Bowl with Focaccia Bread, and Cranberry White Chocolate, Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Chip cookies. Everything tasted fresh and I felt that items were made with care. The restaurant was clean inside and out. Order taker and manager both greeted me and seemed friendly.

Kim R.

Tried this place out today for the first time. We ordered two different sandwiches and split them so we could each try. They were both very good. The bread was super fresh! I didn't care for the salad that came with it, well, it was the dressing I didn't like. In talking with my friend (she dines here sometimes) she told me I can ask for a different dressing and that the cilantro lime dressing is really good. So I would try that next time... or maybe upgrade to a different side as that is an option too (I asked one of the workers after the fact). My husband decided to get a cookie for us to share before we left. We had the salted chocolate chip and it was delightful. Rich and delicious!

Katherine B.

Let me start with I absolutely positively love Urbane Cafe sandwiches. I went to school in San Diego and I was a 2 minute walk from an Urbane and ate there basically once a week. Urbane's sandwiches are absolutely delicious. I love the chimichurri sandwich and the southwest chicken sandwich the best, but all of them are really really good. They come with a simple side salad but I really love that side salad. It's the perfect complement. I also love their chicken tortilla soup. I always have to throw more hot sauce in it, but it's very solid. The focaccia bread is unique and super tasty. It works great with all of their sandwiches. This was the first time I've ever tried one of their "bowls". I have to say, I'm not the world's biggest fan of the bowl. It's a really solid choice, definitely a very healthy bowl, but it didn't have quite the same flavors as I'm used to from their sandwiches. It was still great, and a very large portion. But I think I'll stick with the sandwiches going forward. Definitely support this local franchise! The workers were all very friendly. This location offers kiosks you can order at or you can order with a regular cashier as well. The woman who brought my bowl out was very friendly. It's self-bus your table. It's very casual, and they have indoor and outdoor seating.

Derek W.

I wanted to provide a review update based on my recent catering order with them as a tiebreaker between the 4th and 5th stars. Urbane Cafe has a team of three dedicated to catering orders. When I reached out to them via email, one of their specialists answered my initial inquiry, but my remaining inquiries were handled by their catering & office manager, who was very helpful and, not to mention, thoughtful! I actually had to place two catering orders with them to schedule my luncheon. Why two? The night before my initially scheduled luncheon, I suffered an injury and couldn't go to work the next day. I frantically tried to think of a Plan B until I noticed the cancellation policy on my confirmation email: you can cancel by 8:30 AM the morning of without incurring a penalty, but if you cancel after that time, you'd be charged 50%, which would have been quite a lot for me. I'm not sure if that means if you email them at 8:29 AM requesting to cancel, you'd still be in the clear; if it came down to the wire like that, I'd recommend giving them a call instead. Anyways, I was thinking of a day to reschedule the luncheon when all of a sudden, I got an email from Urbane Cafe thanking healthcare heroes and teachers by offering 20% off* catering orders of $250 or more. So thanks to my injury, I could actually order more without having to spend more! My initial order was a sandwich platter with two catering salads, but with the added benefit of 20% off, I was able to change that to a "Share The Love" package, which is pretty much the first order, except with one of the catering salads replaced by 15 cookies, 15 cans of soda, and 15 bags of chips. I also ordered 5 focaccia breads, where each bread comes in 8 pieces. They store two whole breads in one takeout container, so I had three takeout containers solely for the focaccia breads. One of my guests is vegan, and their only vegan sandwich, at least sans modifications, is the Tofu Banh Mi. I asked if there was a way to distinguish the Tofu Banh Mi from the others since I definitely wouldn't want my vegan guest eating something non-vegan, and they made a note to wrap and label the Tofu Banh Mi sandwich halves. Really appreciate the thought and care they put into this! The focaccia bread is also vegan. For the salad, I chose the Specialty Harvest Grain Salad, which is exclusive to catering; in other words, you wouldn't be able to order that salad on a regular dine-in or takeout order. It's also the most expensive salad if you order as a salad platter, but doesn't incur an upcharge when chosen as the salad for the "Share The Love" package. Any salad you choose for the "Share The Love" package wouldn't incur an upcharge, so the Specialty Harvest Grain Salad would be the most sensible choice here. The Specialty Harvest Grain Salad has mixed whole grain rice, marinated kale, roasted sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, and goat cheese, the last of which I requested to put on the side so that my vegan guest could still have some salad to go with his Tofu Banh Mi sandwich. The salad also comes with pecans and a dressing, both on the side. What really impressed me was that they informed me the Japanese dressing I initially chose for the Specialty Harvest Grain Salad wasn't vegan and offered to switch it to the Balsamic, which is vegan. I suppose they remembered how I had a vegan guest due to how I requested to distinguish the Tofu Banh Mi sandwiches from the others, but seriously, that was some heads up thinking! On the flip side, I do hope they specify what's vegan, at least on their catering page because how was I supposed to associate Japanese with non-vegan?? It's also worth noting the cookie isn't vegan. This was another big reason why I chose Urbane Cafe over another restaurant who, no joke, includes non-vegan cookies in their vegan boxed meals. For the sandwich platter, you can chose how many full sandwiches of each type to be on your platter. It defaults to 6 different sandwiches, each with quantity 2, but you can adjust the numbers when customizing your order. Some of the sandwiches, like the Tri Tip, would incur an upcharge of $2 or $3.25 depending on what the sandwich is. I chose one of every sandwich that didn't incur an upcharge and added an extra Tofu Banh Mi for good measure. If you click the box next to each menu item, it will describe said menu item. I also recommend picking up a catering menu, which I had done during their Grand Opening weekend. I had a Santa Maria sandwich and loved it! The salad was great too! And their chocolate chip cookies were probably the best cookies I've ever had in my life! Everybody else enjoyed the meal too, hence why I'm keeping the rating as 5 stars. * Good job on reading my review in its entirety up to this point! You are also being rewarded with the promo code I've surreptitiously hidden in the following clue: WIVESHAVEEARTHLYSOULS. You will have to play a game of Camouflage to figure it out by May 14, 2025. Good luck!

Julio V.

Finally a healthy lunch location that actually has good food! Really loved the options here and the ability to customize practically everything! The price is decent and the portions are good. I really enjoyed my BBQ chicken salad. Will definitely be returning when I'm looking for something light and refreshing.