Came by to grab lunch and was helped by Daniel. He was super helpful and patient. The space is clean and relaxing. Their menu has a variety of options but is also simple enough that it wasn't overwhelming. I had the garlic shrimp and my husband had the steak, both so delicious. The cookies are also huge - crunchy edges and chewy middle. Will definitely be back! read more

Fernando took our order and he was kind, very welcoming, and genuinely attentive! His great customer service made our visit feel special right from the start. Highly recommend read more

Easy and great! I have been to a few locations. Urban Plates is always good destination for easy, quick and good eats. Garrett was a great server and handled our very large lunch party perfectly! read more

Definitely a great place to come and eat. I enjoyed the surf & turf with a Ceasars salad. Uma was great in helping us and very friendly. Definitely great service and the place is very chill. Highly recommend. read more

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Garrett was very nice and did a good job taking our order at the counter. We got the Cowgirl Cookie and it is delish!! Food here is fresh and tasty. read more

Urban Plates - Cowgirl Cookie (coconut bits, cranberry, oatmeal) - Salad Near Me - Pasadena, California

Service good. Aaron helpful. Had to orient myself when walking in since they no longer have the self serve lines like they had before. read more

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"Keke do you love me, are we riding"?? I love her deeeooowwwnn hella chill, hella sweet, big smile, & she put me on dat dragon fruit drink shittt..anyways she is the bomb!!!!!! read more

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I've had many dinners and lunches here and as take out. But I love coming here to eat because Javier, our server, is so kind, attentive and makes sure we have exactly what we want every time . I have not had such wonderful service at high end restaurants. I highly recommend this location for the quality of food and service. read more

Great food and great service by Fernando! The cookies are bomb! The chimichurri steak is a favorite paired with the brussel sprouts and mushrooms. read more

We love this spot! This Urban Plates is easily the best we've been to--the staff is amazing and the food is just as good. It's also dog-friendly, and the outdoor fire on colder days is such a nice touch. So happy to have it in the neighborhood. read more

Thank you Garrett for great service and great atmosphere. I love it. Healthy. In south pasadena

Yummy, fresh food. The plates come with choices of sides. Their craft soda (forgot the brand) is refreshing and not that sweet. The employees are nice. Would definitely return for lunch or dinner if in the area. read more

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Everything was so good, yummy, and fresh! Could have used a little more salt for my palette but once I added a dash, those flavors and spices came through like crazy! I love chimichurri and can't have it enough! This is a great place to get great quality food with it for a decent price in today's economy. I also loved how all the food was hormone free. It matters so much these days. This is a safe and healthy option for the whole family. read more

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Awesome service and ambiance for lunch. Aaron was a great server communicative, personable and helpful. Great food to boot, Would reco.

Excellent service. Easy to order. Food came out quickly. Daniel was very helpful. Enjoyed the cowgirl cookie

First time customer. Will not return. Customer service was slow to stand and order your food, not sure if the lunch time rush was too much for them or what. Ordered steak, mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. The food was ok but the steak was chewy. I guess you get what you pay for. I ordered to go but sat in the dining area while I waited for my order to be ready. The first chair I attempted to sit in along the counter with a window view and it was full of crumbs. No worries maybe a kid was just sitting there even though the entire area was empty. Next chair more left over food. For the prices of the food, I guess I expected the place to be cleaner. Also the spicy teriyaki wasn't spicy at all. read more

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The food was great. Nohemi was extremely kind and professional. I will be recommending this resturant to all my friends.. 5 stars

The food here is amazing but what brings me back all the time is Stephanie's service she's great and so are the people who prepare the food in the kitchen, thank you. read more

Aaron is the man! Gotta appreciate folks who know how to keep a line moving. Meats are sustainable and plenty of veggie options. Something for everyone and a great go-between between unhealthy fast food and pricey table service dining. Please stay here in Pasadena. read more

Customers service is so good here! Aaron was great and kind. Tables were clean. I got the chimichuri steak and I was pleasantly surprise at how good it was. Meat was tender and flavorful. Portion sizes were good too. read more

Decided to give Urban Plates after so many good reviews on Yelp. The chicken club was very good, the chicken was thick and very moist, well flavored. Good bread and overall an excellent club sandwich. The mixed beet salad was also great. Good portion sizes, both item was enough for two people. The menu is fairly large and look forward to trying the other selections, especially the hot dishes. read more

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healthy food with lots of fresh options in a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you, Fernando, for the great service!

Welp, it has been four years since my initial review and I have to tell ya guys, I have been a regular patron since 2021. I have to get my fix at least twice a month (once in a while I'll sneak in a 3rd visit in a month). I even signed up for the Plate Pass Membership, which gives me 20% off my total bill. Cost is $5.00 a month, but it's worth it for me, due to how often I go What is my favorite dish you wonder? It's the Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad w/their buttermilk dill dressing, one of the best cobb salads I've had at a restaurant. My friend won't eat a salad anywhere but here either. Oh yeah, and their hamburgers are on point, so tasty, juicy and it comes with French fries for just $12.00, or you can get a double burger for a buck more. You can't find a combo that is so delicious for less anywhere in town. I like that they occasionally change their "specialty dishes" menu, the only downside is that when they have added something delicious, like their braised short rib with a side of mashed potatoes & gravy, it won't be on the menu 3 months down the line; but it's okay because they always put something delicious to replace it. On my last visit, I had the blackened salmon, which was cooked very well; and I got to choose what two sides I wanted. They have a huge list of delicious sides, such as: an entrée size Cesar salad, cauliflower, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, mac & cheese, and the list goes on and on for you to pick when you order their (chimichurri) grass fed steak, sea bass, sear ahi tuna, chicken tenders . . . you get the drift, right? Dessert: My first choice is their Hummingbird Cake, 2nd runner up is their Cowgirl Cookie and 3rd Chocolate Chip Cookie. Parking lot is right around the corner and they validate for an hour and a half. Best waiter: Hands DOWN is Javier. He will bring you whatever you need. He's very polite, soft voiced & just a sweet person in general. He's been there for all the years I've been coming here, so it's nice to see his welcoming smiling, familiar face when I walk in. Okay, well I think I've made up for my lack of a review since 2021. Now go eat there, and tell Javier that Annette convinced you to come and eat here. read more

Nohemi is so friendly and the service is great . The food was amazing and I the vibes were great. Cool study spot for college students or a good place to come on your lunch break read more

Urban Plates has become our go-to for quick & easy eats over the years. Hubby likes their braises, I'm still a fan of their Chimichurri Steak. Though on today's visit visit the meat was cooked on one side and pretty rare on the other still =/ I do enjoy their seasonal sides and just saw today that they have Thanksgiving meals and are even open on Thanksgiving! Will definitely keep this in mind for next year! Their "cowgirl" cookie is pretty good too - it's like an oatmeal raisin cookie with a little "extra" as our cashier Abraham described it lol, it has coconut shavings, cranberries & sunflower seeds. I liked how chewy it is & hubby happily demolished it =P Also enjoyed their new seasonal Seafood Chowder. I do wish they would bring back the Cod and the Lamb Braise, but I understand their menu is always changing seasonally. Parking is either street parking ($1/hr, check for limits) or you can park in the lots nearby (Shopper's Lane or behind Granville - 90 mins. free or by the Shops on Lake - Macy's, etc.). Restrooms are clean. Everything here is self-serve (water, condiments, etc.), but they will bring out your food & drinks after you order based on the # sign you have on your table. Outdoor seating available has some heating & coverings. read more

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Short Review: Healthy eating, consistent quality, great customer service. If you want a complete meal outside of your home, this food chain is it. Long Review: I just love this place. They really do provide clean-eating options and a wide variety for every palate. And the food tastes really good too. Lots of meat and GF, Veggie or Vegan options. They also honor their word and replace your food for free if the order is messed up or if YOU messed up the order. Classy. Pro tip: if you frequently eat here, subscribe to the Plate Pass. It saves you at least 20% on every bill which adds up and pays for its self in about 3 meals. read more

Urban Plate is great when you want something delicious. They also have many options for great tasting desserts and sides. I got the chicken tenders plate with brussels sprouts and quinoa. My husband got the barramundi seabass with potatoes and broccolini. Both entrees came out quickly and service was friendly. The restaurant is spacious and there's also a pet friendly outdoor patio. We will come back and try the salads and bowls soon. Fernando was amazing ! read more

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I often complain that there are not very many "healthy" options for take out in American cuisine, or at least that most places lean heavily on the protein, fried options, or tons of carbs. Urban Plates stands out as a place you can get a sizeable portion of vegetables that also tastes good. The whole "subscription" model kind of rubs me the wrong way, but if you work in the area and this is walking distance from your business I think it could make sense. The food is already a bit more expensive than I would like, and knowing there is a "deal" in the subscription lends to this feeling of not being worth the dollar value outside of the subscription plan. If the food was cheaper, it would earn 5 stars from me, but until then it's just 'good' for the cost. read more

The ambiance was great the service and food were quick Ashley the cashier was very sweet and helped me pick my plate overall great food and customer Service I would recommend for a date with your family or just a casual lunch ! read more

This is a great location near my work. They are always friendly. Good mashed potatoes and shrimp. Had a chocolate chunk cookie and it was delicious read more

Aaron was very helpful at the register. The food was great! The plants and decor make it very relaxing.

Great food, one of favorite places to eat in Pasadena. Natalie was great and very nice!

I ordered the Three Up plate with the beet salad, sesame broccolini, and the brussel sprouts for $12.25. It came with a slice of rustic bread. All the vegetables were excellent in flavor and texture but the beet salad is my all time favorite side dish! I always get this whenever I come to Urban Plates. I usually love bread but I can pass on this toast. read more

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Love this place! The food is super fresh and delicious. I had the chopped turkey salad which was incredible and the chocolate chip cookie was to die for. Also the staff is really friendly (especially Aaron!) read more

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Food was 10/10, server daniel was awesome! The ambiance was really chill. Came here with family everyone loved it. read more

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Great food selection and helpful staff. I love this place. Fernando was fantastic! Will be back.

Natalie is very friendly and helpful when it comes to our order. I know food is great and very laid back environment. Will definitely come back! I apologize I forgot to mention your manager that day, Jared (I think that's his name, sorry again I forgot his name I feel bad) was very welcoming and great service since he checked up on us! read more

A fresh and tasty restaurant if you're in the Pasadena area! Aaron was attentive and very helpful in food recommendations. The decor was nice and comfortable to enjoy a meal. The seasonal Lamb was tasty! read more

Amazing staff Aaron was super nice and professional. They have lots of sides to chose from in you order a plate. Place is spacious and clean. read more

Garrett was great taking my order and provided excellent customer service . The food was great and atmosphere was enjoyable read more