I've been to Urbane Cafe on Napa Street several times now, and it has quickly become one of my favorite lunch spots in San Diego. Every meal I've had has been fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. You can really tell they use quality ingredients. I also have to mention the cookies--they're a must! I get one every single visit, and they're the perfect way to end the meal. The customer service has been excellent every time I've been there. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the manager always goes above and beyond to make sure customers are taken care of. It's rare to find a place with both amazing food and outstanding service, and this location definitely delivers. I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

#ChimichurriSteak sandwich was hands-down one of the best I've had. The tri-tip was packed with flavor, and everything from the chimichurri to the feta and cranberry aioli just worked perfectly together. The craft sodas are next level too, especially the Shirley Temple and black cherry definitely worth trying. My favorite Shirley temple they are made with cane sugar which is a major plus for me . What really stood out though was the customer service super friendly, welcoming, and the place was clean all around. Also, a nice touch: they keep the cookies on a warmer right up front, so when you grab one it's fresh, soft, and perfectly gooey. They also offer catering and event catering, which is a huge plus perfect for corporate events, parties, or any gathering. It's that kind of fast, easy, fresh, comforting food , salads and sandwiches,that just works for a crowd. Overall, five stars. Great vibes, great food, and definitely worth checking out. Definitely happy and excited to try more menu items ,I'll be sure to add more pictures of the sandwiches and salads when I do. Definitely 5 stars :) #FoodieFinds #GreatService #CateringServices #EventCatering #CorporateCatering #PartyCatering #WeddingCatering #CateringNearMe read more

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This place is naughty and nice. Naughty when you wanna add more carbs with a cookie, and nice with the huge selection of salads and sandwiches. I love their app, that allows you to customize any item you choose. And just about every order, I have enough points for a free cookie! The salads are ridiculously big portion for the price. Each one is fresh. The only change I've noticed is they no longer do sliced avocado. I prefer it sliced rather than guacomole-style. I do appreciate they regularly add new options, the most recent being grilled barramundi. It's one of my fav fish. It's been years since I've been a loyal customer and will continue to be! read more

Really enjoyed our dinner here! We ordered 2 sandwiches for pickup and they were ready about 10 mins later when we arrived. Large parking lot with plenty of free parking options. The hostess was very friendly. The chimichurri steak sandwich is soooo good, that was the winner of the two! The SoCal sandwich was also very yummy! We swapped pepper jack cheese for cheddar. Only knocking off a star because the portions aren't super large for the price point. It is nice they include a small side salad. read more

Urbane Cafe - Chimichurri Steak, soo good! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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Urbane Cafe is a solid spot with great vegetarian options and consistently flavorful food. Service is fast, which is perfect for a quick lunch or casual meal. They also have an excellent catering menu - we've ordered from them for events and everything comes beautifully packaged with utensils and cups included. The cafe is in a strip mall with plenty of parking, making it convenient to stop by. Overall, tasty, reliable, and friendly! A go-to for simple, satisfying meals. read more

Urbane Cafe - Sweet Chili Crunch Tofu - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

This site was properly managed. Everything was well-stocked and the staff was pleasant and helpful. I really like the crunchy peanut salad!

I jumped in for a quick lunch load of Friday afternoon. The place was starting to fill up, but service was rapid. I had the fishbowl with rice. It was fantastic and very filling the person taking the orders and also the person who delivered my food or very friendly. The restaurant was clean and organized was my first try that I will definitely be back. read more

Urbane Cafe - A Really Good Fish Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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Nice clean little cafe! Very friendly & helpful employees! We took our food to go (Salmon Bowl & Baja Bowl) & it was scrumptious! Very good portions & healthy options! The in-house focaccia is so good as well! This was such a great experience. Thank you! read more

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I was excited that Urbane Cafe was offering a Bogo offer on Valentine's Day so I plan to come and order my two favorites, the salmon bowl and the Aji bowl. That would take care of two days of meals plus they're super yummy. I arrived at 1:45 and ordered my meal and it was ready in the 15 minutes promised. The manager. Adan was super helpful because I was having trouble ordering the Bogo offer on my app. He solved it right away and he was so kind and capable. He had this location operating very smoothly and he was doing it in the right way. Everyone seemed really happy and working as a great team. He even came outside while I was eating on the patio and asked everyone how their meal was going. I commented on how delicious the sauce was on my salmon and he said it was their secret sweet chili sauce. I finished my salmon meal and I'm quite full so I'm gonna go for a little high canal in the Mission Valley preserve and then I will enjoy my Aji bowl tomorrow. I'm amazed these days that I can actually get a meal for a decent price of around $15 and I am very very satisfied. The bathroom and the entire space including the patios were very clean. I've been to this location many many times over the years and I've never failed to have a great experience. Keep up the good work. ! read more

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I come here once a week and usually get the same 3 items, but today I switched it up and Adon gave me some recommendations!! The staff if helpful and friendly, and the food is AMAZING! Thank you guys :) read more

I've been coming here since they opened. They do a great job of keeping the faves on the menu and also adding new and seasonal items. My faves are the Santa Maria salad, the pastrami sandwich, the keto cobb salad and THE BREAD! Spouse loves the Southwest chicken. I ordered the Baja bowl for the first time to eat tomorrow. Maybe it will be a new fave-we shall see! The employees have always been and continue to be wonderful. read more

Urbane Cafe - Baja Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been following Urbane Cafe for a while and finally got a chance to give them a try. Upon entering the door, we were quickly greeted with a smile! That always makes my day! We pondered on the menu and asked questions. Again, the young lady was very patient, polite, friendly, and helpful. Urbane Cafe offers a healthier way of eating. Their menu consists of salads, sandwiches with side salad, or bowls. Kids menu items as well. There's vegetarian sandwich options, too. We ate inside once and came back for takeout the second time in one week!!! The restaurant seating area was very clean. The staff came around to take our trays/trash while we were chit chatting. We would have done it when leaving, but it was nice of them to go above and beyond. We ordered the tofu sandwich and the other one added BBQ tri-tip for an extra add on fee. Both salads were delicious!! Overall, great service and food. The restaurant is located in a shared parking lot. Ample parking available. We chatted with a couple of the staff members and they were out going and friendly. Budget friendly healthy choices. We will be back.... read more

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On our way to a Padres game at Petco Park we decided to pick up late lunch. We were at the Morena/Linda Vista transit station and noticed Urban Cafe was right in the same shopping center which was perfect for grabbing food before hopping on the trolley. We were short on time so we ordered through the app while looking for a parking spot. We ordered the salmon salad, ahi salad, and club sandwich. Everything was ready when we arrived, and exactly as ordered with the extra lettuce on the salads. Loved how easy and convenient the whole experience was. Great spot to grab quality food on the go before a game. We'll definitely be doing this again. Yelp ya later! read more

Admittedly, this might be an inflated review because I have so much love for Urbane for nostalgia reasons. I went to USD and they catered so many events for us, I had Urbane all the time. And I just love that 10 years later it's just as great as it used to be. The bread at urbane is so good. I absolutely love this focaccia bread. Every sandwich I've tried is great. I particularly love the steak chimichurri sandwich and the southwest chicken. They're both super flavorful. The southwest chicken has ooey gooey cheese, black beans, corn, and avocado. The chimichurri on the steak has a perfect herbaceous flavor. The side salad that the sandwiches come with is so simple, but I love the vinaigrette dressing with the feta and clementine. It's the perfect complement. This location is pretty small compared to the Burbank location for example, but everyone at both locations are so kind and inviting. I didn't get the tortilla soup this time but I do love that soup as well and highly recommend it! read more

Urbane Cafe - Southwest chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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The Linda Vista branch of Urbane Cafe was smaller than the one I had visited on Mira Mesa Blvd for a group outing. The parking situation here was a little trickier too because the spaces were shared with all the residents and businesses at the Morena Vista apartment complex. The menu board was posted high above the service counter when you walked in. I had to stare at it a little while to figure out what I wanted. What caught my eye this time was the BBQ Tri-Tip sandwich. The marinated BBQ tri-tip steak was dressed with pepper jack cheese, house made apple coleslaw, and chipotle aioli. The slaw really added contrast to the meat. Like all of their sandwiches, the order came with a small mixed green salad on the side. I also bought a fountain drink to fill up on the refreshing lemonade. That beverage was pretty addicting because of the heavy amount of sugar. Speaking of sweet, I finished my order with one of the Black & White cookies which don't seem to be available anymore. It was half of a Double Chocolate Crunch and half of a regular Chocolate Chip. Mine was a little overbaked as it was crustier than I had preferred, but the cookie still tasted great. The fast casual setup was great for locals living nearby at USD to pick up some reasonably healthy food. read more

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I'm honestly really disappointed and frustrated by my experience here. I went in ready to pay, only to be told that my $100 bill wouldn't be accepted. In today's world, there are multiple ways businesses can verify larger bills--pens, UV lights, counterfeit detectors, or even just having a manager approve it. What made this even more upsetting is that there's literally a bank right next door. I shouldn't have to leave, go wait in line at a bank just to break a bill, and then come back to complete a simple purchase. That's not reasonable, and it feels like a lack of effort on the business's part to accommodate customers. Refusing legitimate U.S. currency is frustrating enough, but the inconvenience this caused made the whole experience feel unnecessary and avoidable. Being in America and not accepting American tender--especially without offering a practical solution--is honestly pretty shameful. This review will stand as is. That said, I do believe in second chances. If this policy changes, I'd be open to updating or removing this review for a better experience or complementary meal. read more

talk about fresh ingredients and we'll crafted menu items! this is a sandwich/ salad/ bowl restaurant with incredibly fresh ingredients and delicious items, perfect for a filling lunch that won't weigh you down. We got the special, a Harissa Chicken Sandwich which was a tad messy with all of the sauce, so I recommend to be mindful where you eat that one (maybe not in from of your CEO at a new job, or in the car while you're driving). While Harissa is known to be spicy, this was not the same, especially since it was paired with a tzatziki sauce to balance it out It was hard to put it down once I started (both out of messiness and also out of delicious bliss) We also ordered a pastrami rueben that was a great combination of salty, sweet, and sour. It came with a little side of zingy mustard - do yourself a favor and slather that on there, it really elevated the dish. this sandwich has bread and butter pickles, which I don't care for but with the mustard and the salty meat, it was a perfect addition. These sandwiches came with a generous portion of vinegrette-tossed salad, a perfect compliment to a heavier sandwich. in June 205, we paid $30 for two meals (after tax & tip) - a good deal in todays market, especially for the portion size and the quality Overall, this place was amazing and I can't wait to try more menu items! read more

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Awesome food each and every time I come here. All the menu item are delicious. Favorite is still all the bowls especially the Mediterranean Bowl. Food always leave me satisfied! Can't wait to come back again. Open one in Nor Cal! read more

Urbane Cafe - Mediterranean Bowl with Chicken. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was great and warm, great customer service, clean overall great place to eat. Highly recommended

Okay, I'm not gunna lie. We get Urbane catered all the time at work so I have been on an Urbane boycott for a while. It's just too much bread for me to have all the time. I went there last week and tried their salmon salad and it was FIRE. I really enjoyed all the flavors mixing together and how there was just enough of everything in it. I ordered at the counter and within 10 minutes my food was brought to my table. They had quite a few salad options so that's nice. We went during the lunch hour and there were places to sit but not alot. It wasn't crowded but it wasn't quiet. I now have a go-to salad I can order when my team wants to order Urbane. read more

Urbane Cafe - Salmon salad - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been back to Urbane Cafe a couple of times and I really appreciate the range of low calorie options here, and that the calories are listed on the menu so there's no guessing if you're counting calories. So far, I've had the cilantro chicken salad, crunchy peanut salad, and the Santa Maria bbq salad, and the ahi salad (in the order of least to most favorite, although I enjoyed all but the ahi salad.) The quarter of focaccia bread included with the salad is a nice touch. I do think the sandwiches here are quite small. I've never tried the sandwiches, but my husband had the SoCal, pesto & sundried tomato, and the Southwest (in order of least to most favorite). read more

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My food had mold. I'm disgusted. This is unacceptable. Happened to me at a different location as well with water. Thought it was just a dirty ice machine because the water smelled of mold. I drank it and threw up immediately. Thought it was a one off thing and then this happened. I'll NEVER go back to an urbane location and will likely report them. read more

Urbane Cafe - Yuck - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best service ever , and very comfortable seating. The sweet chili crunch with chicken was delicious. They were very accommodating to my 2 children and are military friendly. Plenty of parking. The restaurant is exceptionally clean. Thank you guys ! read more

The sandwiches, bowls and salads have a great juxtaposition of flavors served on house made fire baked focaccia bread. There are meat, chicken, fish and vegetarian options, as well as a Kids Menu. The prices are reasonable and food can be eaten there in a small restaurant or outside on a few tables or as take out. They have an app for pre-ordering and earning rewards. The staff is friendly and efficient. There is parking, but read signs carefully. Right next to the green line Morena/Linda Vista trolley stop. Try it. read more

Urbane Cafe - Bella portabello sandwich with house side salad. Love the pesto! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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1-28-26, came in around 5:30pm. No one was in the restaurant. Three workers there. Got the soup/salad combo. Soup came out luke warm. Asked if they had a microwave and the male worker said they would heat it up. I ate my salad and they forgot about my soup. Again I repeat, I was the only person in there. I told the male which I assume was the manager to keep my soup. He asked if I wanted a refund for my soup. I said no thanks and left. read more

A pleasant surprise cafe!! I wasn't expect much, but it really delivered amazing food at a reasonably cheap price!!! I was going to University of San Diego and need a bite real fast close by. This cafe is just about 3 minutes drive from the university. So I decided to give it a try. We got the Pesto sundried tomato chicken sandwich and Santa Maria BBQ chicken sandwich, both for under $12 and served with a side salad. The sandwich taste great and the salad is fresh. Looking to try some other of their food next time. read more

Urbane Cafe - Pesto sundried tomato sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

Must have driven by 50 times. You have to hunt for this place. The back is on Napa St. no doors there. Parking lot is on the other side of. Staff was polite, smart & efficient. All sandwiches come on Focaccia bread. I had Chimichurri steak sandwiche. Pretty good. I would order again. But there are 5-6 sandos I would like to try in the future. Good spot! read more

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I've been loving the salmon bowl from here lately. That and the chimichurri steak sandwich are probably my favorite dishes to get. The main thing I appreciate about urbane is that there's a lot of transparency regarding ingredients and allergens, and there's a big emphasis on sourcing high quality food. You can really taste it in every bite. Also, love the sweet chili aioli. You can't go wrong here is what I'm realizing. Way better than a lot of competitors that make similar style food. Also don't sleep on the side of toasted focaccia--SO good. read more

I have ordered from this place a few times and had great experiences, so I expected such! But unfortunately last night when I got my food I was so surprised to find it was burnt! The bottom of my cookie was burnt, dry, and crumbly which wasn't the end of the world because it was still edible. But the salmon bowl was not! It was my first time trying it so unfortunately I don't have a frame of reference but the whole grain rice was hard, not like crunchy, but actually hard like I couldn't eat it! I ended up picking through- eating the sweet potatoes, and salmon individually but I was so bummed! The focaccia piece I added was also burnt on the bottom! I ordered a whole focaccia side that I saved for later- I haven't tried it yet but I'm hoping it won't also be burnt. I really liked everything I've gotten up to this point, so sad! read more

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I could write endless poems about my love of Urbane Cafe. Specifically, the focaccia bread served with every meal. IYKYK. If you have the pleasure of visiting Urbane Cafe, you'll understand the hype. This place is serving up fresh and flavorful dishes that you wouldn't normally expect from a fast casual restaurant. I ordered the ahi tuna bowl and wouldn't have changed a thing about it. The portion sizes are pretty big and the flavor combinations are excellent. The prices might seem steep, but after getting my food I felt they were fair. This location was very clean, but quite small on the inside. There's some seating out front but don't be surprised if it's tough to find a spot during peak hours. read more

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A definite place to go while in San Diego for delicious food is the Urbane Cafe. Be sure to say hi to Jaime : ) Five Stars ! read more

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The food looks amazing and tastes even better! The last time I was in the girl taking the order was in such a great mood, singing to music and making everyone smile, and the ambience of the facility is inviting and clean. They make it easy to try and stay healthy while on the go! read more

Urbane Cafe - Mediterranean bowl, extra sweet potato! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

This was our first time trying Urbane Cafe and we were very excited as the menu looked amazing. We ordered two sandwiches, and one had come with moldy bread. I've attached a picture for reference. read more

Urbane Cafe - Sandwich with mold - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

03-Sep-2023 We absolutely love Urbane Cafe and many of the items on the menu. For a quick healthy meal with a decent serving Urbane Cafe is always a restaurant we think about. When we have large gatherings and don't cook we normally order Urbane Cafe. It's literally 1 mile away, so we love to order from here. Today was highly unusual, so we had to write a review to help Urbane Cafe maintain the same level of quality no matter what. In the picture you see the popular cranberry brie sandwich with literally less than a teaspoon of cranberry. We ordered this meal to taste the cranberry and there was barely any. I didn't think to take a picture of the pizza, but we have 4 sons and ordered 3 kids' pizza meals. Well, the pizza was burnt around the edges and was cut is such a sloppy manner. The person in the kitchen tonight needs to slow down and think about the quality of the food going out the door. We are very disappointed with our order tonight and hope that the owner or manager reads our review and speaks to the kitchen staff about the terrible food that went out tonight. Overall, we will order again, but hope someone addresses the issues of the "no cranberry" Cranberry Brie and the terrible kids pizzas. Thanks, Ashley & Lindsey read more

Urbane Cafe - Up-close photo of the Cranberry Brie with less than a teaspoon of cranberry. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food is great. Indoors is a bit small, but outside is better. The restrooms were clean. Highly recommend! read more

Urbane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

Urbane Cafe is fantastic! The salads and sandwiches are always so fresh and delicious. I've never had a meal I didn't enjoy. My favorite is the chimichurri steak sandwich--the steak is so tender and juicy! The salad is also a standout, with feta, balsamic, and mandarins. I always leave feeling satisfied. Parking can be a challenge, especially around lunch, so I go during off hours. This location is quite busy, likely due to USD and the county office of education nearby. read more

Urbane Cafe - Steak chimichurri - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

We love Urbane Cafe. The sandwich/salad combos are very reasonably priced and delicious. I tried the gluten free bread recently and it was surprisingly really good. My go to is the Chicken SoCal. The kids meals are a great value and kid approved. read more

Urbane Cafe - Gluten free bread - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

Live this place! Super fresh ingredients! Lots of options for dietary differences. Food tastes great!

I LOVE the sandwiches here! My favorite one had to be the Californian, it's vegetate and has got avocado, mushrooms and artichoke hearts in it. You cant go wrong with that combo! The staff was very friendly and fast. The restaurant itself was very clean but there isn't too much seating inside. There are about four or five tables inside and maybe four small tables outside. There is a parking lot but it is shared by the whole complex so it can be hard to find parking at times. The restaurant is dog friendly as well! I highly recommend trying this place at least once if you have yet! You will not be disappointed read more

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The best sandwich hands down the SO CAL, urbane cafe quickly became a family favorite, something for everyone there read more

Urbane Cafe - So Cal sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California