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    Urbane Cafe

    4.3 (534 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Kids turkey sandwich with side salad.
    Laura A.

    This was a nice find. I love that they have a vegan option on the menu. The Tofu Banh Mi was delicious. My husband had the Pastrami Tri Tip sandwich and loved it. The kids meals were a great size. Prices were on point. Everything was fresh and tasty. Customer service was great.

    Chimichurri steak sandwich with cilantro dressing
    Christine D.

    I am not a sandwich person at all but I like their sandwiches. Especially the chimichurri steak and salad. I like to order the cilantro salad dressing too. It is sooooo good. They give you just enough to fill you up. The staff is really friendly and helpful if you have any questions about the menu.

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    Lauren X.

    The price is so reasonably cheap given all the increases that we have seen lately in 2024 to 2025. The ingredients are really fresh and the portion really big for the cost. Very friendly service and efficient to the time that they say your food is going to be ready. I love that they do give you a free drink or cookie when you sign up on the app. Got the cilantro sandwich and salmon salad and both were just really delicious and seasoned really well. I love the outdoor seating area as well as the indoor space. Plenty of parking in the area.

    Santa Maria BBQ Chicken Salad
    Eileen G.

    The ambience is overall very light , spacious , great seating and with a choice of patio or indoor seating , patio tables Are ALL shaded with is a big win for us Temecula people or anyone trying to stay away from the sun. The food was delicious. I ordered a Santa Maria Bbq chicken salad. The presentation was amazing . Portions and prices are adding everything is amazing until I realized the salad came with goat cheese. I asked a service member and angel came and verified the salad did indeed come with that goat cheese crumble on the top. I was prepared to by another salad because I don't like goat cheese. But angle brought me a new salad and was very polite and kind about it. Thank you guys . I Will definitely be ordering again

    Mediterranean Bowl
    Shawna R.

    Made it out to Temecula around noon and I was hungry but where my family met up there wasn't any gluten free options for me so I opted for here as I know I'm able to get what I want. I got my go to meditarrian bowl, needed something light but food that keeps your energy up and moving the rest of the day. It was delicious, ate it all up, I do wish there was more cucumbers in this one like other locations. I also forgot you get bread with it and I had to remove it from my plate as I couldn't have it. Inside was packed full of people so I needed up grabbing a spot outside to eat. It was a bit chilly but my food was hot so it made up for the outside cold factor. Then again I did pop in at lunch hour.

    $7.30 charge for replacing chicken with salmon, cold and dry.
    Gaby I.

    First time order, cilantro chicken salad, replacing chicken w salmon and the fish salad. They charged $7.30 for salmon replacement and they gave a very small, thin salmon portion, cold, dry and with barbeaue sauce -yikes. Vinaigrette is really poor quality. No cilantro. Overall charge: $28.95. I will never order again. I wish we would have California Fish Grill in Temecula. We used to go to Urban Cafe in Irvine, years ago. We had much better experience.

    Chicken Cilantro Torta (extra protein always) + chocolate chip cookie on the bag
    Iris J B.

    I have been coming here maybe for the past year and half, and is one of my favorite spots! when I have to work in the area, the food is always delicious (I rotate between the cilantro chicken salad and the torta), and the whole place has such a warm, welcoming vibe. Naomi deserves a special shoutout, she always greets everyone with a cheerful "Hi, welcome!" and even remembers my usual order. That personal touch goes a long way, THANK YOU The rest of the staff is just as friendly and always aware when someone walks in. The restaurant is always clean, no matter the time. Even during peak hours, when the dish basket fills up, they're quick to clear it. Great food, great people, great energy love this place! Not sure why I waited to share my experience. "Keep it up you all"

    Brandon T.

    Absolutely incredible grub in this hipster spot. All the sandwiches and soups are super legit... The kicker here is the focaccia bread is ALL made fresh and amazing. Tonight we had the enchilada soup and chimchuri steak sandwich (10/10!!!). Great table service and love the poppy upbeat music reverberating throughout. Comfortable seating all over the place and a great fountain drink selection. WAY better than any of the other local sandwich spots nearby. I'll be a regular here.

    Still my favorite dishes... STILL DELISH!! AHI SALAD
    Silvia D.

    Drove a very long way just to have some URBANE in my life ( actually on my to Temecula). Decided to stop here as we don't have one in rancho. PARKING: Located in a small shopping center near the mall. Plenty of parking FOOD: $30 BUCKS for an ahi salad, pesto chicken sandwich, and a drink. Pretty affordable when compared to other quick dining spots. Ambiance: super chill and casual Service: fantastic and quick. Definitely will come again when we come through.

    Santa maria bbq salad & The Ahi Salad
    Chrystle G.

    I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked the Santa Maria BBQ Salad. It tasted light, refreshing, and sweet (seemed from the cranberry & I'm not much of a cranberry person)! Definitely coming back for this one again. I also got a cup of the tomato basil soup, which was alright. It could've used more seasoning. The food took a lot longer to come to us than expected

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    Rob B.

    Always looking for new veggie options, I checked this place out. What appealed to me was that they had a tofu banh mi on the menu. Years ago, before The Veggie Grill started messing up their menu, they had a tofu banh mi and it was amazing. Unfortch, I only had it once before it was discontinued and I've been feenin ever since. The banh mi here is ok. Not amazing, nothing I would go outta the way for, but if in the area and maybe on foot, I would have again. Maybe even if driving because their whole menu is pretty wholesome. Not to mention it's a nice interior for dining in as well as a cool, down to earth staff there for you.

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    Anna L.

    First time at Urbane Cafe, not bad, great food options if you're looking for a salad or a bowl.. maybe a sandwich. If I'm craving this type of food, I would come back again.

    Amber M.

    Stopped here to pick up some food while out doing some shopping today. Ordering online was a breeze, and finding something vegetarian was easy. When I walked in it a quiet but chill vibe with almost a full house, which I thought was great. It was easy to find the pick up area and my order was there even though I was 5 mins early. The only that I didn't like was the chips were not included in my order, I had to go back and grab them myself.

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    3 years ago

    I have eaten at two urbane cafe's and had different food at both. Both were excellent

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    3 years ago

    The food is fresh, healthy, and good for the price. I like the options available and think it's an excellent lunch spot.

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    Comfortable, spacious, and inviting setting. Food is good and casual. Service is good too.

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    The sandwiches and bowls are very good. The ingredients are fresh - a healthier version of take out. It sort of reminds me of Chipotle.

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    Ask the Community - Urbane Cafe

    Do they have gluten free bread?or sourdough bread?

    Hi Laraine! We do have gluten free focaccia bread available on our menu, along with our regular focaccia bread. Both are baked fresh everyday!

    Do salads use organic ingredients?

    Hi James, thank you for your question. Some of the greens and other ingredients in our salads are organic. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@urbanecafe.com. Thank you!

    Is there outside seating? Is dog friendly?

    There is outdoor seating. Not sure about dogs; it's set up in a way that you can access the outdoor seating without passing through the indoor seating, though.

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    Silverlake Ramen - Classic Ramen with Pork sans Spinach

    Silverlake Ramen

    4.3(224 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Had a great experience at Silverlake Ramen. The restaurant was clean, the customer service was…read morefriendly and attentive, and the food was excellent. The ramen was delicious, with a rich, creamy broth that was full of flavor. The gyoza was cooked perfectly and tasted great. We also ordered the fried chicken appetizer (I can't remember the name), and it was crispy, flavorful, and absolutely bomb. Overall, great food, great service, and a clean atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back for another bowl of ramen. Highly recommend!

    Hands down the best ramen joint in Temecula! They offer a moderately extensive range of ramen…read moreoptions, with substitutions such as chicken or tofu if you're looking for lean or vegetarian. Noodle consistency is great with their Blaze or Classic ramen options, as the broth tends to be a little thicker and creamier than the Shoyu option. Their appetizer selection is also pretty diner friendly and sure to include a little something for everyone. If you're not in the mood for noodles, they also offer regular or large rice bowls, which come with amazing flavor profiles all on their own. At a glance, the 'regular' size option might seem like an insignificant portion, but rest assured it comes ready to satisfy the types of diners who'd prefer to taste a little of everything. My only critique would be on the sushi selection. It didn't taste so fresh, but then again this place is obviously not named Silverlake Sushi, so I'll rest my case on that note. I stand firmly behind ramen being the craft that Silverlake takes time to perfect, both in the intricate taste and in visual detail. Highly recommend if you're craving noodles and don't want to drive out of town to get them!

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    Small Barn - Small barn burger and fries

    Small Barn

    4.2(862 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Absolutely the best Bloody Mary I've had in a while. I came in after a Spartan Race, starving and…read moreready to eat everything in sight--and this place delivered. Not only was the Bloody Mary on point, but the food was incredible. We started with the ahi tuna, which was fresh and flavorful. The barn burger was amazing, and the eggs Benedict were just as impressive. On top of that, the service was excellent. It was my first time here, and I was not disappointed. Great food, great drinks, and great service all around.

    I was unimpressed by this place. I came here from san diego bc of all the pictures of good food!…read more Especially the octopus! Its too bad I came for brunch. Brunch lasts until 2pm and then from 2pm to 245pm they serve only appetizers. Lmao. Thats certainly interesting. Aesthetically this place is gorgeous. I love that they are dog friendly and it wasnt too hot today at the patio. I got the bloody mary to start and it was pretty good. The bacon in it was amazing, however, it didnt taste like 2 shots. The drink was thick but the flavor was still good. I got avocado toast with smoked salmon. This very small meal was 20$. I got a lox bagel and 4 huge pieces of smoked salmon with capers and a side of avocado a few days ago in Vegas on the strip and that was 16$. Sooooooo... how is this justifiable? Anyways, I also ordered a diet coke and they came out with a mini can. Talk about why this place is called "small" barn. Lol! The server stated the can is super small bc its only 2$. Thats just silly. Just get the bigger can and charge me 3 bucks for it. Thats fair in my humble opinion. 4$ for two mini cans is wonky to me. Alas, these are not the reasons why this place originally got a 2 star from me. It was the tomatoes on my avocado toast. They taste spoiled, old, and mushy. It made my stomach hurt a bit. As for the salmon, it tasted like it smelled, funky. Why i ended up giving this place a 3 instead of 2 stars? Bc their creme brulee was the BEST creme brulee I've ever had. It was so luscious, creamy, and it felt like these are the kinds of desserts GODS eat! It was amazing! My server was friendly and talkative with me up until the end. She said "have a good day" in an oddly, irritated way when I paid with my card. Oh wells. Ill come here for the desserts! And perhaps ill give other things a try

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    2N1 Korean BBQ - The feast for 2

    2N1 Korean BBQ

    4.2(681 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I see this place recommended a lot and this week I was temecula for work and knew I had to stop in…read more Now it's become an absolute must visit every time i'm in the area - so good, and reasonably priced! (cheap lunch specials at both locations) Food (5/5) - took some coworkers here for a work lunch and even just the lowest tier menu was great in price and taste. Great sides like corn cheese and fried chicken, and great quality meats like the beef belly and flavorful bulgogi had us eating until we gained a few extra pounds. need to come back for the premium menus. service (5/5) - i guess they usually have a tablet system to order, but it wasn't working today so they had servers taking orders. Didn't make a difference as our server was great and on top of new orders for us. ambiance (5/5) well ventilated, spacious and comfortable seating, music not too loud, plenty of parking in a big plaza, and a super sleek and modern interior design made for a very enjoyable dining experience here.

    Not here to bash the restaurant. Just sharing my experience. I guess there's an unspoken rule that…read moreKBBQ places here don't serve solo diners on weekends. I got there. Added myself to the waitlist. Waited 20-25 minutes. Got called up only for them to tell me that the don't serve solo diners on weekends. Sorry, I have no choice but to be solo bc my husband is deployed. That was irksome and so inconvenient considering the time wasted waiting for nothing. Silver lining, and the real reason I am posting...as I was walking out, a man heard me get rejected for dining and the guy went after me to ask if I wanted to sit with him and his group. I just wanted to thank him for his kindness and I apologize if I walked away quickly. I was a bit embarrassed waiting that long only to be denied service. Thank you sir, you are proof that there are still good people in the world. You made an embarrassing ordeal, a moment to be grateful for. I'm blessed to encounter good people. God Bless you and your heart. Same to your group, whether it was friends or family.

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    Sides - fries, dumplings, kimchi pancake, cheese corn

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    1909

    1909

    4.2(4.9k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    1909, you got me…read more From the moment we walked in, the service was on point. The girls at the front were welcoming, our server was amazing (and I'm still mad at myself for forgetting her name), and then there was Chris, the manager. First of all, Chris has the coolest rocker hair. Second, and more importantly, he went above and beyond to accommodate us. He and the entire team were incredibly attentive without being overbearing--a rare talent these days! Now let's talk about the food. I had the bison burger and wow. It wasn't trying to be fancy or complicated, it was just really, really good. The smoky applewood bacon was the perfect touch and took it to another level. And that Old Fashioned? Smoky, delicious, and dangerous because it goes down way too easy. The atmosphere was lively, fun, and the kind of place where you look around and immediately know you're going to have a good time. Great food, great drinks, and a staff that genuinely seems to care. Chris, if you're reading this, keep the hair. It's working.

    Gorgeous weather, a tad breezy... but the patio tables had their heaters on! Yay!! At first we…read morecouldn't decide whether we wanted to sit inside which was open air or patio and slightly covered. The hostess at the stand looked a tad annoyed....I guess it was a little extra work for them. Eh. The night we came, the restaurant was playing some good jams..our waiter had excellent table service! He sold us on the appetizers. I read some reviews on options and chose the pesto pasta dish... I give it 6/10. If you don't like anything spicy, watch out for this dish. There's red pepper flakes in it. I didn't read it was slightly spicy, otherwise would have done without it. The chicken was the best thing from that dish. My husband enjoyed his bread-less burger! Ginger ale taste good with anything! We even got the special water from the springs.. Bathrooms are super tight! Why do they make bathroom doors to open inward?'!! I guess since it's a right squeeze don't want it to hit someone coming out. Btw this is a favorite spot for the locals! It got super busy after 6pm!

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    Rockin' Ramen - Spicy Beef Ramen

    Rockin' Ramen

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Clean restaurant, friendly service and the food was awesome…read more We had Gyoza Ramen, Chicken Katsu, Pork Katsu, Chicken Karaage, Spam Musubi, and Tako Yaki. They were all so delicious. We also had Boba slush which was perfect after the meal. Highly recommended.

    Stopped by for lunch with some coworkers on a weekday and had a really good experience overall…read more Ramen spots in Temecula are pretty few and far between so it's great to have a place like this around when the craving hits. Since we came on a weekday it was pretty quiet which made the whole thing really relaxed and easy. We got seated right away and the staff were warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. There is also a cool glass window by the kitchen where you can peek in and watch them making the ramen which was cool. We decided to go with the lunch special and it was such a great deal. I ordered the 2 item combo with miso ramen, potato croquette and panko shrimp and it came out to only $14. The sides were definitely the highlight of the meal, both were cooked really well and full of flavor. The ramen was enjoyable though it did not completely blow me away. But honestly for that price it is really hard to find anything to complain about. All in all a great little lunch spot with good food, fair prices and a welcoming atmosphere. If you are in the area and want a satisfying ramen meal without breaking the bank, this place is worth checking out!

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    DPoong Korean BBQ

    DPoong Korean BBQ

    4.7(650 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Great idea , food and service ! a lot of fun with preparing your own food on bbq , crew was smiling…read moreand very friendly , always smiling and patience , food was great and we came out just happy and saying this was the best food experience in years . Great job ! Highly recommend! We will bring our kids with us next time :)

    I'm visiting for the second time, and I remembered this place having some of the best meat I've…read moreever had at a KBBQ restaurant. The cuts were high quality and not overloaded with fat. For some reason, I just never made it back here; probably because the Promenade area isn't usually along our route. Coming here tonight genuinely brightened my day. I had just finished a long shift and a commute, and all I wanted was a good, comforting meal. My nutritionist told me yesterday need to significantly increase my protein intake to help reduce muscle loss related to my autoimmune thyroid condition. KBBQ seemed like the perfect choice; lots of protein without a lot of unnecessary junk. On my way home, I stopped at two other KBBQ restaurants. Apparently, I was unaware of the unspoken rule that some places don't serve parties of one on weekends. One restaurant even had me wait 25 minutes before telling me they wouldn't seat a solo diner during the weekend. Unfortunately, my husband is currently deployed, so being a party of one isn't exactly a choice for me right now! Normally, dining alone doesn't bother me at all, but today it got to me. I was exhausted and simply wanted a comforting meal. Being turned away after waiting 25 minutes just because I by myself was the last thing I needed. When I called this restaurant, the owner or manager immediately answered and was incredibly friendly. He explained that they offer entrée and plate options for guests who aren't doing the all-you-can-eat menu. I honestly don't understand why more restaurants don't offer this. I know the food industry is competitive and businesses have to make money, but having options for solo diners makes such a difference. When I arrived, I received wonderful service right away, and there was no wait, but they were full. The owner or manager recognized me as the person who had called earlier and went out of his way to make me feel welcome since we found out we're from the same area. He even added a little surprise to my order simply out of kindness. The entire staff was friendly, professional, and attentive. In an area with no shortage of restaurants, I want to give this place the credit it deserves, not only for the excellent food, but for the heart behind the business. Today, I'm especially grateful for the kindness and generosity shown to me. You never know what someone may be going through, and a simple act of thoughtfulness can make a bigger impact than you realize. His kindness truly lifted my spirits after a long and difficult day. I believe this is a small family-owned business, and they absolutely deserve the support of the community. Great food is easy to find; genuine hospitality is much harder to come by. I'll definitely be back!

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    Chef K - Moo Shi Pork

    Chef K

    4.5(849 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Chef K, 31757 Temecula Parkway, Ste #A & B,…read moreTemecula, CA92592. Mother's Day treat. Every mother who dined there received a rose from the restaurant. What a thoughtful gesture - Sourkraut fish soup - Claypot tofu.

    What makes a Five Star rating? Well, here it is... Chef K. We blew into Temecula from Northern…read moreCalifornia and found ourselves craving and searching for Chinese food. My Daughter suggested Chef K due to their 4+ star rating, even though she had never eaten there before. Hidden in an outdoor mall it just looks like a glass front suite, but enter the doors and the interior is beautiful and clean with comfy upholstered booths and chairs. The young server greeted us with a strong Asian accent and took us to our seats immediately. We were the only customers in the room which made me a little nervous, but is was 2pm on a Thursday after all. We were presented with a hardbound colorful book of their offerings... pretty cool. We ordered and were quickly presented with: Spicy Pepper Beef: A medium spice level with a savory dark soy sauce, bathing ultra tender beef slices, married with thin sliced jalapeño and diced red and green bell peppers. Unbelievably delicious. Walnut Honey Shrimp: Mega large butterflied prawns quickly fried with walnuts and sweet glaze, crispy and crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Tangerine Chicken: Large delicate and tender chicken breast pieces deep fried in a fluffy batter and glazed with a perfectly sweet and tart tangerine sauce. Our meal came with individual bowls of perfectly cooked jasmine rice. Enough food to feed 3 hungry adults and still have leftovers. $63 Why 5 stars? Without a doubt, the best, cleanest tasting Chinese dishes I have ever experienced. More to come from this place I'm sure. If you are anywhere near Temecula, get off the freeway and reward yourself.

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