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    Urbane Cafe

    4.4 (514 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Myning C.

    Their motto is delicious is in the details-rightfully so! Delicious sandwiches from classic to seasonal- vegetarian options- on line orders available - comes with mini salad- so healthy - yummy lemonades - gourmet sodas - great service! Love it here! Prices are so reasonble too!

    BBQ Tri Tip and salad
    Cassy S.

    Got this for a meeting. They have a variety of items. The tri-tip sandwich was okay, but I like some of their other turkey and chicken sandwiches. The cookie is always a nice touch.

    Cilantro chicken salad
    Joyce E.

    Where is the protein?! Also the dressing is very greasy. I wouldn't order this again.

    Salmon Bowl & Mediterranean Bowl (ig: @cravingswithcat)
    Catherine N.

    The store always has such a clean environment. The prices of the food is so fair. I prefer the bowls over the sandwiches and it doesn't disappoint. The options are very health conscious, but the flavors are still all there. The workers are always so nice as well! ig: @cravingswithcat

    Jasen O.

    A great experience. I ran across this place on my drive back from LA and decided to take a chance without any research. The sandwiches came in fresh soft pita like breads, ingredients meshed well and the salad extra fresh.

    Cilantro chicken salad
    Jerry H.

    A super consistent spot that's pretty good. The chicken is some of my favorite I've had in salads, it's moist and soft. The salad was a good portion and had a great selection of toppings. Also the dressing was great

    Andrea R.

    I have been coming to Urbane Cafe for many years and it never disappoints. The sandwiches have good flavor the aioli in the salad is so tasty and it's such a cute place to grab lunch. In this location specifically, Izzy is so kind and took my order with precision. The food came out in a timely manner and the store is clean. Will be coming back!

    Crunchy Peanut Salad Dressing
    Jackie S.

    Awesome spot! Izzy was super sweet & helpful! Ordered the crunchy peanut salad with peanut dressing & a blackberry lemonade Ashland hard seltzer.

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    11 months ago

    We ordered take out and love all the healthy options. The restroom was clean. I will eat there again.

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

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    Literally come here everyday because the foods delish and everyone's so nice! Great vibes and shoutout izzy for always being welcoming!

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    Urbane never fails to impress me! I usually get their food caterer through work. Came in and got the seared ahi bowl. It was delicious

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    Great food and great customer service always! I really love their tofu banh mi and my partner got the seared ahi bowl!

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    TASTE! Craft Eatery - San Luis Obispo

    TASTE! Craft Eatery - San Luis Obispo

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I love the concept behind this restaurants. I'm always a fan of variety and their menu being…read morestructured around combing small items like sliders, sides, and salads is perfect for me. I opted to do a trio with the bahn mi, tip o' Argentina, and the garlic fries. The food was good I forgot to take a picture! The tip o' Argentina was solid with the garlic aioli and the chimmichurri perfectly complimenting the steak and the lettuce and tomato adding a little bit of freshness. The buns they use for all of their sliders are soft, slightly sweet, and don't fall apart while you're eating. The Bahn Mi was even better. I love pork but was a little skeptical about pulled pork on a slider riffing on the flavors of a bahn mi. To my surprise and delight, it tasted just like grilled Vietnamese pork, which was perfectly complimented by the fresh and pickled veggies and surprisingly hot jalapeño. Finally, I got the garlic fries which were a massive portion, crisp, and very garlicky. Everything was good and with such a large and customizable menu, I'd definitely return if I was in the area again. I also want to give a shout out to the bartender, Kelsey. I sat at the bar and her service was attentive and she was very knowledgeable about the menu. We got the opportunity to chat for a bit and I loved her vibe, so definitely consider sitting at the bar if you're dining solo or with a friend.

    I loved this place! You can mix and match to create your own meal, which I think is awesome. Can't…read moredecide? Not to worry, get the Trio and pick 3 things. 3 different sliders, sure! A slider, a salad, and a brussels sprouts side, no problem! As a person who likes variety, I thought it was a great menu. Of course, the menu is not the only part of the restaurant. Service was great, parking was easy (once we found the place - our GPS had us go to a different parking lot first), and the food tasted good. Would love to go again, would seek it out if I'm in town again.

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    Banh Mi Slider, Hail Caesar Salad, Smoked Gouda & Andouille Mac
    Banh Mi Slider, Hail Caesar Salad, Smoked Gouda & Andouille Mac
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    Raku Ramen

    Raku Ramen

    3.7
    (497 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Typically I love this place, have been going here for a couple years and pretty much exclusively…read moreorder their curry udon and their spicy edamame. Sometimes trialing other appetizers. I've never had issues before. Haven't been eating out much so I hadn't been in about 8 months, ordered it Tuesday and have been incredibly sick since abt thirty minutes after eating it. It's now Thursday and I am still home from work barely able to hold down pedialyte, toast and apple sauce. I was not going to leave a review thinking it might've just been my stomach being sensitive but that's not very typical for me and I'm seeing quite a few reviews that other people have gotten food poisoning here.. still gave them two stars because all of my other experiences here have been great but something has definitely changed recently.. please raku fix whatever is going on!

    Three and a half stars! Really cool place with a very…read moreJapanese vibe inside! The small tables, the bar and the order kiosk all reminded me of my time in Japan. The menu of pretty straight forward and easy to order. The staff was also friendly and helpful. The orders come of very fast, within minutes, and over all good ramen. I had the spicy tonkotsu ramen and it really was good. That said, the broth lacked much depth of flavor which makes me think they make it quickly without letting the broth really develop. That said, good portion, the meat and eggs were great and the noodles weren't bad. Def felt like instant noodles but not bad. All combined I would likely come back though the pricing is a bit high. Side note- the asahi draft beer was freaking fresh and delicious!

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    Papa’s Thai Cafe

    Papa’s Thai Cafe

    4.4
    (376 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    One of my top favorite Thai restaurants here in SLO…read more I ordered the drunken noodles with beef and got it Thai spicy. It was the perfect, smoky flavor just how I like it. It wasn't salty and the flavor were well balanced. And the spiciness was on point! Definitely recommend this Thai spot, if you're craving Thai food!

    So the fact is the staff at the counter is less than friendly - I mean how dare I step up to the…read morecounter and say "hello I've never been here before and I'd like to see a menu, please?" She pointed to the menu on top of her head, which is right there above the cashier, but I was standing so far at the back of the line which was at least 50 feet away, that I could not read the stuff on the menu that was over her head. But the point is that she wasn't even nice about it and said OK fine I'll give you a menu. When I finally made my decision, I asked her if I needed it to be on the other line or the line that she was standing at and she retorted - please give me a minute. There was no kindness. There was no common courtesy, just a matter of fact approach to really, an out of towner, tourist, who's just trying to give her restaurant's food a shot. I'm just really shocked at the rudeness. I proceeded to order the flat Thai noodles with mung beans and chicken. It came. It was fresh. But honestly, it lacks any flavor. Sorry. It was a disappointment. I'm from South East Asia. I know what I'm talking about. I would be generous to give them a 3/5. Sorry. It's not very good food at all. Which means there's nothing to say about this place other than - step up your Thai food game. Or be nice at least.

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    Pad Thai Chicken.
    Pad Thai Chicken.
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    At Bites

    4.5
    (415 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    This was my first time trying this place. I've eaten at many Vietnamese restaurants across the…read morecountry, and my overall impression was that this felt more like a fast-casual or fast-food Vietnamese restaurant than a traditional sit-down experience. You order at the counter and are given a number. Since they weren't very busy, they brought the food to my table, which I appreciated. The prices were on the high side, though fairly typical for many Vietnamese restaurants in California. I ordered the pork platter with rice and fried egg rolls. The portion size was about right. The rice was fine--nothing particularly memorable. The pork was a generous serving and had visible grill marks, but it didn't seem freshly grilled. It appeared to have been grilled previously and then reheated. It was served hot, but the texture and presentation were not what I would expect from freshly grilled meat. Fresh off the grill would have made a noticeable difference. The egg rolls were crispy on the outside, but the filling was dry and fairly unremarkable. They weren't bad, but they weren't a standout item either. The plate also came with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, cucumber, and pickled carrot and radish. The cucumber was fine, while the pickled vegetables were a bit more sour than I prefer. The biggest surprise was the dipping sauce for the egg rolls. Instead of the typical Vietnamese dipping sauce, which is usually one of my favorite parts of the meal, this version had quite a bit of chili added and was much spicier than expected. Some people may enjoy that, but it wasn't what I was anticipating. Overall, the meal was good, but not memorable enough to justify going out of my way for it. The prices felt a little high given the fast-food atmosphere. If I happened to be in the area again, I might stop in and give it another try, but I wouldn't make a special trip to return.

    Delicious Vietnamese food!…read more We were craving some comforting Asian food and this came up on our search. We were not disappointed. The chicken pho was clean tasting with the perfect balance of aromatics, herbs, and spices. The Vietnamese pork plate was a generous portion of marinated pork with a choice of egg rolls, eggs, or shrimp. We opted for the egg rolls. Both dishes tasted just as good as any place in OC and fulfilled our craving for comfort.

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    Half eaten shaking beef with garlic rice added
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    Thai Delight Cuisine

    Thai Delight Cuisine

    4.4
    (346 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Discounts available
    Family-owned & operated

    The best Thai place in San Luis Obispo. My daughter found this restaurants situated beside the…read morecreek. It allows dogs outside the patio which was a plus. The ambiance is very cozy. The price very reasonable. The food was fantastic. Speaking of real authentic Thai this was the one. We ordered Pad Thai - so good The mango garnish fried cod fish excellent, crispy and sauce was spot on. The duck either beds of lettuce and veggie was juicy and tender. Papaya salad was yummy. The crispiness of the green papaya made it so fresh. The yellow curry with crispy pork was the bomb. The pad see Seu was good. The garlic pork with rice so good. The server was so nice and proper. Overall , excellent.

    We wanted Thai food for dinner on our last night at SLO and we were given Thai Delight as a…read morerecommendation. If you are craving Thai food in SLO, i would recommend Thai Delight is has a nice big room with high ceiling and a back porch to dine out. it's bright and airy except for the table in back corner which is dark. we i itally were sat there but when a table in the middle of the room opened up the servers were nice to clean it up for us. The servers were nice and attentive to our needs brining us bowls and utensils when needed the food, pad see ew, yellow curry, paradise fried rice, pad kaprow and hainan chicken were all delicious. however i felt the dishes were all on the sweet side a bit too sweet for me. i think more savory would be nice. for the hainan chicken a good portion of rice but wish for a bit more chicken overall a nice thai find in Slo

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    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Outdoor seating

    We came here in April -- but I wrote all the notes on the food below while eating -- on our way…read morehome from NorCal. Service here was excellent, we were checked up on enough and our server gave great recommendations. Thanks to our server Talia D! We sat in a cute garden area with vines, plants, and fairy lights, very cozy like you're in a friend's well-decorated patio. They also gave us complementary bread before we received our meal, and a lot of the dishes were unique and plated well. I would come back if I'm ever in the area and would recommend this place to all my friends! All ratings below are averaged (from me and my bf): salmon bisque // 9.25 // very yummy and unique. my bf didn't think he'd like it -- he usually dislikes seafood -- but it was great!! creamy, clear salmon taste but no unpleasant fishy/ocean taste that a lot of seafood has. i've never had this anywhere else, props to the chef! thai green curry // 8.5 // my bf says it's a 9. it's good but i feel like it was not my fave, it's lowkey your good, standard green curry that you can get at any thai place duck breast (curry) // 8.75 // very delicious and unique, i'd rate the curry, rice, and duck breast as 9/10, the duck breast itself was a 10/10. the curry was creamy, and they were all delicious and fragrant, pairing well together. however, the mushrooms, carrots, and other veggies it came with are too sweet. they seem like they're glazed with a sauce that has too much sugar. the black rice was surprisingly very filling strawberry matcha trifle // 8 // yummy, nothing majorly wrong with it. reminds me of a strawberry matcha latte. matcha whipped cream was a nice, unique touch i haven't really seen elsewhere despite it not sounding difficult to make. i'd order it again but i feel like it's on the sweeter side, so you can't eat too much of it.

    First of all, Novo has a great outdoor dining patio. It's really nice to sit outside and eat great…read morefood under the trees, next to a running stream, heaters outside everywhere will prevent you from getting cold. Perfect weather for wearing a light sweater, enjoying a glass of wine, and having a nice evening with your people. The staff is very attentive and on top of making sure you have what you need. Food: started off with the brussel sprouts and man, those were so so good. Brussel sprouts, goat cheese, pancetta, etc. you get what I'm saying. Flash fried perfectly. We had the salmon bisque and Soup De Novo, which was a vegetable curry soup. These both could have essentially been meals. The salmon bisque was absolutely loaded with salmon. From what I heard about it, it tasted amazing. (I don't eat salmon). The vegetable curry soup was very flavorful and blended smoothly. If you ordered rice on the side, it would have been just like an entire meal. Tikki Masala Chicken - man, that airline chicken was cooked perfectly. Juicy and tender, great flavor, no a single thing wrong with it. The rice and vegetables were fantastic, especially the carrots. I don't know why they seemed extra good, but they were. 2 orders of the Ribeye. Once cooked medium and mine, cooked medium rare. Unfortunately, when mine came out, I immediately could tell that it was nowhere near cooked right. It was actually well done. When the waiter came back, I said "I'm sorry to have to do this..." and before I could finish he said "oh yea, that's definitely not medium rare, let me have the kitchen refire that for you". I dislike sending food back, but when you're spending $58 on a ribeye dinner, it HAS to be correct. (Note- the manager remedied the issue quick..came to the table, offered soup, bread, etc, which I had already eaten soup, so he comped 50% off the steak. Nice gesture!) The rest of the vegetables paired with the ribeye were very good. If someone told you the white bean puree was mashed potatoes, most people would believe it. Very creamy and delicious. The Italian salsa verde on top was also very fulfilling. Overall the dinner was very good.

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    Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

    Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

    4.2
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Best Clam Chowder I'ver ever had. Best Ravioli I've ever…read morehad. WOW oh WOW!!

    Visiting the area with family and this is one of their favorite local Italian places so they were…read moreexcited to take us here. We chose the Cucina for dinner...they also have the Club next door which is not as formal, has a store of products, and some tables for eating. The Cucina has a bigger menu and tables are covered with white table cloths and linen napkins so a step up ambiance. Our server, Maricella, was very pleasant and friendly and stopped by several times throughout our meal to check on us and see if we needed anything. We started with the Caesar Salad and added Spanish Anchovy. I was not a fan of the dressing unfortunately...found it to be bland and really not like other dressings I've had. The salad itself was fresh with large chunks of romaine lettuce, a sprinkle of both ground and shaved parmesan cheese and a few (just a few!) croutons. The anchovies were tasty, not fishy in the least, but it really was the dressing that turned me off. Wife said it was "ok". I decided on the Linguine Vongole and was surprised at how many whole clams were in my bowl! The pasta is housemade and not a flat linguine or more of a rugged thick spaghetti noodle. It was cooked well and the clams were good although a few were a bit tough. I also think the sauce needs a huge boost of lemon; I had also requested no chili flake be added. Wife had the Ravioli di Zucca, which was butternut squash filled pasta with a sage and parmesan cream sauce. It was good...although I felt it was sweet, she loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was soft and filled with a nice squash filling. We ended our dinner with a shared plate of Spumoni, which was like nothing we've had before. Their Spumoni is layered with a white cake-like layer and then the typical ice creams (chocolate, pistachio, and vanilla). There was a light squeeze of the cherry topping and small chocolate chips. It was good...needs much more of the cherry topping! Family had the Nonna's Meatballs and this was fabulous! Their sauce was sooo good and had a great balance of the tomato flavored marinara sauce. Really good and next time I'll stick with something with their marinara sauce. Good meal overall and I want to try Club next time.

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    Pomegranate martini and bruschetta
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