Inside an office building is a little gem of a cafe that is well worth a visit. We were hungry and of course did that quick "restaurants nearby" search on yelp when, City Tower Cafe came up. I ordered the veggie panini which came with a side of chips alongside an iced latte, which featured a good roast in the espresso shots. The panini was on a crunchy bread and the veggies were nicely roasted. And of course, i ordered a red velvet cookie. I couldn't resist! The outside of the cookie was crisp but the inside was soft and melty. The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance was clean and cozy. When craving a sandwich, check out this little cafe. read more

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Disclaimer: This was a glitched review from a couple years back so the prices may be different! You can get a sandwich and a small side for $9-10. Great bang for your buck! Very filling (for a person who averages 5 tacos per meal) and the 3 of us couldn't finish 2 paninis, 1 wrap & 1 chicken quesadilla. All were very tasty. Jennifer & Landon made us smile throughout our ordering and gave recommendations when we were stuck. Thank you! Went on a Friday, late lunch hours - there's a TV playing news, but it's quiet enough for conversations. Not crowded is a win! read more

1. The sandwich was made well, and it had crispy bacon! The mocha blended frappe came with whipped cream! 2. The spot has cozy vibes as it is located in the basement of the building! 3. There are few tables! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! 5. There is a parking structure for the building! Note: Restrooms are located outside of the cafe! Photo: Breakfast Sandwich and Mocha Blended Frappe read more

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Cashier was unfortunately really unkind and unprofessional. She just stared at me and said nothing when I tried to exchange greetings like "Hi" and "how are you" and then when I said thank you at the end she just stared at me and didn't respond. Not really sure why it's that hard but I didn't feel very welcomed and like I was bothering her. The second she was done taking orders she just sits down hiding behind the cash register scrolling on her phone with the volume on. When I received my items, another girl handed it to me and I said "Thank you have a good day!" and was once again completely ignored. Not even bare minimum customer service. There was also tons of random junk in the seating area. Idk just overall a strange experience. read more

A Hidden Gem! I stumbled upon this café and it quickly became one of my fave spots. Great for breakfast & lunch. Great customer service! read more

Stayed at the Double Tree next door. The restaurant was packed and the coffee place in the hotel was backed up and super slow. Found the City Tower Cafe on my phone, walked there bought coffee and a great breakfast burrito at less than half the price at the hotel. Walked back and was headed up to my room while people in the hotel coffee place line were still waiting. People at the cafe were very friendly and the food was great. read more

Well, I found this little cafe on Google maps after my doctors visit at UCI. I searched places to eat. I thought it was a full service cafe but its actually a type of office bldg breakroom cafe, in the basement. You order and they bring your food to your table. It's very quaint seating around 30 people total. Friendly cashier. Food is made to order. Very good and fresh. I had a BLT and it had plenty of bacon, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, just like I would have made it at home! read more

Food was very good, prices were excellent, at least for breakfast. Cold in the building but staff was quick to warm it up upon request. We will definitely go back.... read more

The Ladies there are so nice and the food is great, I work next door I phone order and I just walk in and pick it up

This cafe is so cute! It's in the basement of a nice office building. Parking is in the structure and the cafe VALIDATES the parking ticket. They open at 7AM. I got in at 7AM, ordered 6 English muffin breakfast sandwiches and they were ready within 5 minutes. So if you're looking for a place to buy breakfast before going to work, this is the place. The owner is super friendly and nice. The sandwich was delicious, fast service and validated parking. I can't wait to come back to read more

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I ordered catering at the last minute and the staff was so accommodating. When the order arrived exactly on time, they gave me everything I needed to include extra plates, napkins, forks, and serving utensils. The food was fresh and delicious! read more

It's in a basement and the food was not very good for breakfast. Looks like a good deli though. Service was good.

Excellent breakfast options! The breakfast sandwich was my favorite, but the breakfast combos were also very good.

Food and coffee was great and affordable. It is inside an office building so parking can be a little tricky but overall it was worth it.

Emily and her team are the best! Quality food and great service. Love the house salad and their freshly made balsamic dressing. They have a great catering menu and we use them often where I work! read more

first of all, this is basically a basement cafe in a large building. everything is prewrapped in plastic and not fresh. i got a bagel sandwich and it was horrible, not properly toasted, no real flavor. it was also difficult to find if you're not working in the area. they didn't even have real creamer or half and half out for coffee. i'd go somewhere else for a good bagel sandwich or pastry with coffee. read more

Always count on City Tower Cafe for a delicious lunch served by incredible people! Access the cafe by riding the elevators down to the basement from the City Tower lobby. Food is always fresh, and I haven't been disappointed with any of their selections - even through the food shortages and COVID restrictions! Love their wet burrito special, BLT sandwiches (add avocado), Cobb salads, and chicken teriyaki rice bowl. read more

The best matchas ever! Staff is so sweet. Quick and convenient place, food is fresh and service is always prompt.

Love City Tower Cafe! This is a great lunch spot located in the basement of City Tower. The menu has a surprisingly wide assortment of sandwiches, salads, soups, bowls, etc. Nearly everything is under $10.00 which is pretty awesome. Staff is really friendly and always willing to help. Do yourself a favor and try the BLT. Be extra generous and add avocado. You won't regret it. Also, be sure to check out the daily specials - pasta & salad, taco bar, and gyros to name a few. Cash and card are both accepted. There's also inside seating if you don't want to take the food back to your office. Tasty food, great staff, and super quick service? Yes, please. read more

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I never knew this place was here, even though I used to go to this building a lot for work. It's surprisingly inviting for a cafe in the basement of an office building, and the menu was bigger than you'd expect. And it has the nicest woman working the front counter. The food was just okay. I got the Italian sub, and it was adequate but nothing more. Their potato salad is literally just potatoes mixed with mustard and mayonnaise -- I couldn't detect any other ingredients. read more

Super clean. Friendly staff, fresh food, daily lunch specials, juice bar made to order, vegan options.

It's in the basement. Take the lobby elevator down. They were out of several items at 8am but plenty of options. Well made breakfast sandwich and good coffee. Not many places in the area for breakfast and this works well. read more

First time going I was met by friendly staff. I left with a tasty chicken panini with a free side of potato chips

Friendly staff with great variety of salads, sandwiches and daily specials. The food is freshly prepared and appetizing. I especially enjoy the spinach salad with chicken added. It is superior to salads I have had at finer dining establishments. The prices are decent for the portions received. Quaint college cafeteria atmosphere. The cafe's staff turns the orders around quickly to accommodate its patrons who are mainly office building employees on short lunch breaks. read more

Maria and Emily are the best! They remember almost everyone's name, no matter how often you're in. The cafe is great when you don't have time for breakfast at home. They have a variety of hot foods, pastries, bagels, and breakfast burritos. The brew Starbucks, make fresh juices and many espresso drinks. It's also a very convenient place for lunch. They have many options from soup, salads, sandwiches, nachos, etc. Each day they have a different special which includes a drink. My personal favorites are the chicken tinga and Greek. The special changes every month. Don't forget to grab a rewards card! read more

With no lunch and a lack of desire to walk over to the Block of Orange I stopped by this place. I've been here once before for a quick bite. This time I was HUNGRY! The cashier was very nice and even recommended the BLT. for a small lil "cafe"/ converted snack bar its a bit pricy, but when your in a hurry & lazy it'll do. read more

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You will never find this place ! It tells that you are arrived , but there is no such a place ! It's very frustrating when you are coming from a far distance. ! They should update or fix their location! read more

Friendly staff,good food with the right price. Owner is really nice,she is taking care that everything is fine. Close to the Double Tree hotel. read more

Always a good selection. They're fast, friendly and professional. I've been going here for breakfast for the past 3 years and still love it! I have many allergies and they are always accommodating with my order! read more

the food tastes so homemade i felt like i was at home being spoiled. the prices are also very reasonable, cheap even. definitely come here if you're in the area/ staying in a hotel nearby. also ask the security if you can't find it in the basement (level 1) read more

The City Tower Café is an absolute gem, not only to the tenants of the building, but also to local office workers, who want a great meal at very affordable prices. Emily and her staff offer a daily selection of homemade dishes, unique sandwiches and great tasting Daily Specials, in a cozy atmosphere Stop by and I guarantee, you'll become a regular! read more

Love this cafe! Their food is way above average for a cafeteria. They've got a great selection of muffins, bagels, salads, sandwiches, daily specials, entrees and more. Every lunch comes with a free beverage, and they have a frequent customer card so you can score a free lunch every 10 times. They accept debit and credit. There's a little wait for your food to come out, but never more than five minutes or so. The staff behind the counter is CRAZY friendly, all the time. Every single person there is so nice. My only complaints are: 1. Their chicken can be dry - maybe brine it a little? 2. The soda fountain is right next to the line, so there's always a traffic jam there between people trying to get soda and people waiting to order. The fountain should be moved elsewhere. Piddly things. This is a great place! read more

So, this place is in the same building as my law firm. Naturally, I eat here weekly. The salads are amazing, especially the traditional cobb. The turkey wrap is excellent and most menu items come with either chips or a side salad. The dressing is also delicious. The meatball sub and steak burrito was flat out gross. You can tell the meatballs are frozen and heated up, and there was zero cheese on it. I thought, "they can't be serious?" The steak burrito is grossly under seasoned with gristle pieces in every bite, steak couldn't be more overcooked if you microwaved it for 3 days straight. Other than those things, most everything is good. Not GREAT, but good. Convenience reins supreme here, and that cobb salad of course. read more

The short of it: - cafe in basement of City Tower - lots of options - sandwiches, wraps, etc. - accepts credit card The long of it: New cafe located in the basement of city tower. Mostly caters to the offices nearby. I like that they have a huge selection of good here. They also have daily specials for example one day it was a self serve Greek bar with gyro, Greek salad, pita, etc. They also give you a free drink with lunch which is always a plus! If you come here often make sure you take advantage of their frequent buyer card. The line is pretty long during the lunch rush hour so just be warned. They also have a variety of coffee drinks etc. Good cafe to check out if you are bored of your usual spot! read more

Call it a cafe or a cafeteria, I don't know. What I do know is that it's in the City Tower building in the basement a parking lot and one street away from the building I work in which automatically makes it one of places I eat at for lunch when I tire of the other five places within easy walking distance (Lucille's, Taco Bell, Subway, Wendy's,and Quizno's). But hey-hey! They are not only a lunch place because they also serve breakfast. Order off the regular menu, or take advantage of one of the daily specials. Call in your order and by the time you've arrived it's almost ready. Pick-up a loyalty card and you'll get points for every purchase. And thank you, thank you for the fresh fruit near the cash register. That's my jam because I try to eat some everyday. What I like is the fact that I can get a turkey bacon avocado sandwich on sourdough with no lettuce or cheese and they make it right and the bacon isn't funky. Note that when you order a sandwich, it comes with chips, so you don't have to buy a separate bag. read more

Friendly staff, delicious food, great prices. Can't beat city tower cafe! My go to lunch spot

Great food and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I was staying at the doubletree hotel and walked over for breakfast, it was a quick walk from the hotel and worth it. read more

Just opened in the basement of the City Tower, this little cafe will mostly service the ample offices in the City Tower and surrounding buildings. It is the usual cafe food, mostly sandwiches and salads, and they also serves breakfast starting nice and early at 6:30am. They have a good selection of breads. The veggie sandwich is made just the way I like it and the cookies are deeeee-licious! It's nothing spectacular, but the food is good and it's a convenient location. They gave me a buy ten get one free card for lunch, so I will for sure be back. read more

Ordered from this cafe today for a corporate event and everything was fantastic. The food arrived on time and was exactly what I ordered. We ordered the basic catering option of salad, assorted sandwiches and cookies. Thank you for making our lunch a successful experience, Maria! read more

The place is great. The staff is excellent. The lunch food is not good. Im not a very picky person. I eat lunch there a lot and I am to the point where Im having trouble stomaching a lot of the food. The use the cheapest quality of food. All of the the breads are terrible. Seems like its all the same dough between bread selection, just shaped differently. Tastes cheap and kind of nasty. I have had all kinds of ham but this stuff is pretty bad. Same goes for roast beef, and tuna salad. Im sad to say that there is very little left that I can still stomach. Turkey seems to be ok. Some of the hot specials are pretty good. The food is inexpensive. If you still eat fast food and consider McDonalds and the like acceptable then you may be fine with what you get. This place had a ton of potential and I would gladly pay more for good food. read more