The food was so good and the restaurant itself was cute. Decorated in a modern manner with lots of…read morebeautiful plants. The server was friendly and helpful. We ordered the sausage and peppers, the classic Margherita, and the green goddess salad. So tasty! Every bite was so flavorful. We would def go back just for the salad and the sausage/pepper pizza but we're looking forward to try other items on the menu!

We're not usually the type to leave negative reviews, but after our experience yesterday, we felt…read moreit was important to share. We first visited on Valentine's Day in February and had an excellent experience. The pizzas were delicious, we were seated without a reservation, and we left excited to come back. Yesterday, we decided to bring a few friends with us because we had spoken so highly of the restaurant. We arrived a little after 1:00 p.m. on a Sunday, and the restaurant was fairly empty with only a handful of tables occupied. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was friendly throughout the meal. Each couple ordered pizzas along with appetizers and drinks. We ordered the Italian salad but were accidentally brought the Green Goddess instead. It was a harmless mistake, and since we had enjoyed that salad during our previous visit, we happily kept it. Our friends received their pizzas, and we assumed ours would follow shortly. Thirty minutes passed, and by then our friends were nearly finished eating. Meanwhile, we noticed several tables that had arrived after us receiving their food before we did. We asked our waitress to check on our order. She went back to the kitchen and returned, explaining that our pizza had apparently been forgotten and was only then being made. She assured us it would take no more than 10 minutes. Fifteen more minutes passed, and our pizza still hadn't arrived. Since we had a clear view of the kitchen, it didn't appear there was any urgency to get our order out. At that point, after waiting nearly an hour since placing our order, we had to cancel it because we had other plans and couldn't stay any longer. Our waitress apologized and removed the pizza from our bill, but that was the only resolution offered. While we appreciated her kindness, we left the restaurant disappointed and still hungry. Mistakes happen, and forgetting an order is understandable from time to time. What was most disappointing was how the situation was handled. After waiting an hour for a forgotten order, we had hoped for a more meaningful effort to make things right beyond simply removing the item we never received. It's unfortunate because we genuinely loved this restaurant after our first visit and were excited to introduce it to our friends. Thankfully, our friends enjoyed their meals, but this experience left us hesitant to return. Great pizza is important, but great service and how a restaurant responds when things go wrong are what keep customers coming back.

I come here almost everyday for my lunch and the quality, the customer service, and overall…read moreexperience every time is beyond exceptional! If you're reading this and you are thinking of trying Urban Cafe. Please do. My favorite is the Pesto Chicken Sandwich! Big shoutout to Ryane!

I went on Wednesday around 12pm for the first time. My coworkers recommended it. When I walked in,…read moreI was greeted and my coworker went to pick up her order and another coworkers order. I placed an order with the cashier and he was a really nice young man. I asked if he knew what was in the salmon bowl and I pointed to a picture on the wall. He told me everything in the bowl without missing a beat. my coworker said "wow you really know your stuff, that's so awesome" and he just shrugged and smiled. There are cookies on this heated surface by the cash register and oh man they looked so good. My food was prepared really fast. I don't even like sweet potatoes and planned to give them to my coworker but they were so good. I ate my entire bowl and saved the cookie for later. Both were so tasty. Next time, I'm going to get the chocolate cookie and probably the same bowl. I loved it here.

Always a great experience at The Palm Tree! This time, I…read moreordered the chicken cube kebab and dolmas, and both were delicious. The chicken was tender, juicy, and full of flavor, and the dolmas were fresh and really tasty. Everything tasted well-seasoned and freshly prepared. Definitely a place I'd come back to. Highly recommend!

The food was fire af. Came in on a Tuesday at 6 pm and it was dead. Outside is in a small gas…read morestation plaza with tweakers on the horizon. Don't let that fool you, the food was good and big portioned. I got the beef and chicken combo and it had hella flavor I also got the kanefeh and it was good as well. It is a bit pricy but for fresh food around the area, it seems like a bargain Overall I would come back here

So good I came back 2 days in a row!…read more Right in the heart of downtown Riverside is the most delicious and precious sandwich shop. Right when we walked in the door, we were hit with the smell of freshly baking bread. We ordered a variety of items from a chicken salad salad, a tuna salad salad, a tuna salad wrap with avocado, a toasted grilled cheese and a turkey avocado sandwich on a croissant. The stars of the show may have been the potato salad and the pasta salad. All and all everything tasted fresh and delicious. My 4-year-old picky eater requested we go back the next day and that's how I knew it was top notch. As if this place couldn't get any better, we had impeccable service from the husband and wife owners each day. They informed us they've been in business over 25 years and the long line developing behind us was a testament just to house special this place actually is. Definitely give this spot a try!

The food and customer service was amazing. I've never had a sandwich this good I'm genuinely…read moreimpressed. Their potato salad is amazing as well.

We had Sunday brunch at Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro yesterday, and it was an amazing experience!…read moreThe place was packed with a long line inside, so we wisely grabbed a table first before they all filled up. We waited in line for about 20 minutes to order, but it was absolutely worth every minute. We ordered a mix of sweet and savory dishes, and everything tasted delicious with great presentation: Two Eggs Breakfast ($16): Classic and perfectly cooked, served with flavorful fried potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, and perfectly toasted sourdough. Triple-Berry Challah French Toast ($18.50): The standout sweet dish! The challah bread was beautifully stuffed with berry cream cheese and loaded with fresh strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Breakfast Croissant Club ($17.50): Massive and delicious, packed with flavorful homemade chicken apple sausage, two eggs, cheese, avocado, tomato, mayo, and a side of potatoes. We also grabbed a cookie, orange juice, and some coffees to round out the meal. If you are in downtown Riverside and don't mind a bit of a weekend crowd, this spot is an absolute must-visit. We will definitely be back.

4++ Popular bakery/bistro located in the Downtown Riverside area (very walkable!). This place got…read moreon my radar because of their sandwiches. I came in at sort of an odd hour for lunch so the place was pretty chill and not too busy. Service style is fast casual where you order at the counter and find a seat. The place has a feel of having been there for a long time with large wood booths or separators. I ordered the grilled pastrami and Swiss sandwich and got it with their potato salad. The pastrami was griddled and has an old school flavor and style with some nice crunch from the sourdough. A great sandwich overall! Parking in the neighborhood wasn't too hard to find along the street and even if you need to park a block or two away, the neighborhood is nice to walk through.

I just can't praise this establishment enough- I order through Door dash at work and the quality,…read morepresentation & taste never fails! Chicken mandi- moist seasoned chicken with the rice - Taste 5 stars- chicken sooo tender. Where is the fish?! That was the bomb! The beef koobideh is out of this world- with an awesome smoky taste. The Yemeni bread is too die for. Give it a go!

When a friend recommended Mandi Express for excellent Yemeni food, I was excited, and I was also…read morecurious. Could it compete with the Yemeni restaurant that I loved when I lived in Amman, Jordan? Well, yesterday was my first time dining here, and so far, Mandi Express answered that question affirmatively: yes. Cuisine: 5/5. I love the homemade Mexican rice that I grew up eating. Full stop. That said, what I tasted yesterday shifted my entire paradigm for what I expect in rice. Rich with impeccable flavor, the rice that came with the Koobideh plate was nothing short of perfection. I've had plenty of rice in different zip codes and time zones, but this rice was a straight up blessing in the fullest sense of the word. Ambiance: 5/5. In my experience, some of the best food is found in unassuming locations. Strip mall in downtown RIV, relaxed level of sketch, AND zero pretension here! Let the basic foos who care about ambiance eat at Fleming's or one of the restaurants at the Mission Inn. Service: 5/5. Warm and friendly. I'll return when I'm back in the RIV. Mucho respeto y shukran ya Mandi Express. Buen provecho.

My first time here, the ambiance as soon as you walk in is already immaculate !! My daughter…read morebrought me for lunch and I was just amazed by the fish and chips (fries) that she ordered for me ! I loved it! Plus the drink was an amazing à Lalo Paloma! It was really nice and refreshing went well together. The bartender was very friendly and very knowledgeable and nice Bayli Thank you for your service and help! Highly recommended place for lunch

Food is great, service is wonderful, nice invironment. Been there 5 time this year and always very…read moreenjoyable. Great place to celebrate a special day.

Ya albi this place is the most underrated Middle Eastern food places. The food here is amazing and…read morenot pricey The owner is always very respectful to customers

Amazing service, even better food!!…read more I walked into this place curious and anxious to try something new. I got the beef kabobs wrap.. Wow!! Flavor explosion. I definitely recommend you giving it a try.. Thumbs up!!!

last time i came here i left disappointed today when i went in it made up for my last experience…read more The young lady who took me order named diamond suggested the Turkish eggs i left and came back and she also suggested a quad shot latte with salted caramel it was better then expected and her customer service skills were amazing.

What a vibe in here. Spacious, running AC, and rustling and bustling. This place has such an open…read moreand inviting aura. I would love to study here. The drink mango sticky matcha was not too sweet which was good for me.

Great food! Great service! The hummus is some of the best I've had. The shawarma is flavorful and…read moreveggies are crispy. Highly recommend!

Haven't been to this place in years but I really wanted some Mediterranean food and it's the…read moreclosest to where I work. After eating this meal I was reminded why I don't come here. Let's break it down: -Staff is friendly and helpful but service is slow - Food is just ok and is pricey for what you get - A gyro, fries and a water was almost $20! - They do have plenty of seating inside and the interior is basic and relatively clean. They give you a tiny container of tzatziki on the side for your gyro which does nothing for the gyro. There is no additional sauce other than that small side they give you. It's pretty dry and needs more. They do give you a nice amount of meat but the taste is mediocre at best. The fries are good and were freshly made. If I'm paying $20 for this meal, I expect more in terms of quality and taste.