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4.4 (938 reviews)
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Ben T.

Yelp lists OK as a 3 star experience, so I'll give it that. It's a nice space, with plenty of ambient daylight to light up the interior. The generous windows allow it to have a good vibe. Staff were cool, and there's an option to self order through kiosk. Food didn't take long to get to the table, and that's nice. However, nothing blew me away. It was all OK. It wasn't bad, but didn't sway me to saying that I'd definitely return for the food. For the vibes, sure. I wish the taste matched the atmosphere. It's a nice spot to meet up with friends and family, and we saw plenty of that.

Krystina F.

-- Cute concept, but the food needs some personality I picked Urban Plates because it looked like a nice, healthier option, especially since Sean is doing keto and I was trying to find somewhere that worked for both of us. The inside is cute, modern, and has that polished "healthy California food" look. Once we ordered from the kiosk and sat down, though, I realized this is basically fast food for healthy food--just with a much higher price tag. I ordered the Braised Beef & Mushroom Bowl with mashed potatoes. It looked like a substantial bowl, but there were maybe six tiny pieces of beef in the entire thing. I spent most of the meal eating mashed potatoes and floppy onions, wondering where the rest of the beef went. And the seasoning? Practically nonexistent. It needed salt, flavor, personality... something. Sean got the salmon and actually liked his meal, and he'd definitely come back. He makes this kind of food at home all the time, though, and even he said he would have seasoned it more. So clearly I'm not the target audience here. We also ordered the mac and cheese to share, and that arrived ice cold. Not "could use another minute" cold. Refrigerator cold. We sent it back, they made a fresh one, and about ten minutes later it came out piping hot. The woman helping us was very nice and even gave us a cookie for the trouble, so I appreciated how they handled the mistake. The bathroom, unfortunately, was another story. It was filthy, and I have pictures to prove it. For a restaurant with such a clean, polished dining area, the condition of the bathroom was a pretty jarring contrast. Overall, the food wasn't bad. It just wasn't good enough for the price. I can make this kind of healthy food at home, season it properly, and probably put a whole lot more beef in my bowl. Sean would come back. I wouldn't. But I'll give them this: the concept is solid, the restaurant is cute, and there's a Cold Stone right next door, so at least I know where I'm going for dessert.

Cheryl G.

The ambience in here is nice, but the food was a bit disappointing. We stopped by because we were looking for something healthy for lunch during our afternoon out. I normally don't go for a Caesar salad, but it sounded crisp and refreshing. I opted for a piece of salmon and a cup of the tomato basil soup. My salmon was so overcooked and dry that it was a shame. I could've more easily overlooked it, but my salad dressing was also quite sparse, so the whole meal was kind of dry. The tomatoes on the salad had zero flavor. That is surprising being that we are in the bread basket of the United States and all of the produce here is usually amazing. I did think that the grilled bread that came with it was delicious. I was also disappointed in the tomato basil soup. It was very sweet. I know they typically will put a touch of sugar in there to balance out some of the tartness, but it was over the top. The people that worked there were very nice and they were doing a great job keeping the restaurant clean. I've been to Urban Plates before in a different market and thought it was quite good. I would try them one more time, but obviously the salmon and Caesar salad is not the dish to order there.

Josiah H.

Came to Urban Plates for the first time for lunch with my girlfriend. It looked liked a really good healthy option, so we decided to go there. We ordered the following; Drinks: Pineapple Coconut Lime Replenisher Watermelon Pineapple Replenisher Plates: (Dish 1) Grilled Steak Plate Sesame Brocolini Ginger Turmeic Rice (Dish 2) Aleppo Grilled Salmon Plate Carrots & Beets Red & white Quinoa Rustic Bread The Aleppo Grilled Salmon was great, and I really liked the glaze it came with. Overall: Great deathly option in the Arden area, that's a little ways away from the bustle of the mall. The staff were friendly as well. I definitely would come back again.

Tomato Basil Soup
Reynisa J.

Tried this place out for a quick lunch & it's located in a very busy area, so it can be easy to get lost. Thankfully, the parking lot was pretty big, so I was able to find a spot near the back. Upon walking up, I saw that there was a menu by the door for you to browse, along with a ton of outdoor seating. The inside of the restaurant was huge & very vibrant, with a relaxed vibe. You have the option of ordering with the host in front, at a kiosk, or at your table. We decided to order at the kiosk & were then told by the hostess that if we wanted water, it would be available at the self-serve station. We chose our table & went over to grab our waters, utensils, napkins, & pepper. Our food arrived shortly after. My tomato basil soup with pesto was pretty good, packed with tons of flavor & great for something small. My friend enjoyed her shrimp dish, but said she wasn't really a fan of the veggie medley. We finished our food pretty quickly & a worker walked up to offer us waters to go, which was really sweet since I had a long drive back! To finish things off, we got the huge chocolate chunk cookie, & that definitely hit the spot when I got home. Overall, this restaurant was a nice find with a lot of healthy options. I'll definitely have to come back to try more!

Beware Well done grass fed steak! (Completely charred shoe leather).

Urban Plates used to be a bit more affordable, but it seems their prices are increasing to the point they are now on par with a certain locally owned establishment down the street. Food quality and quantity has also declined imo. Last night I ordered the grass fed steak. I did order it well done, but I did not order inedible. It was so charred and tough some of it was just inedible.

Mary C.

Customer service was amazing. The food was great. Besides, my meat did not come out, medium rare, and when we told the server Alyssa that it wasn't medium rare, she came back and apologized, and she brought me a medium rare meat, which was amazing and offered if I wanted a dessert and I asked for cookie, which was awesome great customer service in the beginning to the end.

Roasted Barramundi Seabass with Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets, Brussel Sprouts and Slice Grilled Rustic Bread
Alvin M.

Convenient location in the heart of Arden-Arcade in the Capital City! This is Urban Plates' 1st Sacramento region AND 20th location in the entire organic fast-casual restaurant chain, and has only been open the last 2 years or so - and has been a continuous hit for those wanting to casually dine-in in a vibrant dining room atmosphere specializing in unprocessed foods made from scratch AND at a fraction of a cost from sit-down restaurants! I'm a huge follower of their Bay Area locations - notably the ones in the Bay Area - with locations in Dublin, Pleasant Hill, San Jose, and Sunnyvale - and have been a fan of their Roasted Barramundi Seabass! That has always been my go-to entree, along with their many healthy sides that I choose to satisfy my cravings! Shoutouts to their Roasted Golden Beets and Carrots, and their Ginger-Turmeric Basmati Rice! And you can't go wrong finishing off with a sweet treat - as their dessert selection is plentiful with cookies, pies, and gluten-free options - in addition to my all-time favorite, their mango tart. It's out of this world goodness within an easy grasp from their glass case of goodies! Dining at an Urban Plates not only makes you feel good about what you eat, but its expansive selection of menu items that are made fresh in-house, from scratch, every single day using clean, organic-all-the-time ingredients - are the factors of what makes me and a whole lot of 'living a healthy lifestyle' individuals take a huge interest in always hittin' up this spot to get our grub on! This place is perfect for that post workout meal, since there are many nearby gyms around the Howe and Watt Avenue vicinities! You simply can't go wrong eating good food after a good workout! Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, or a straight-up carnivore, Urban Plates won't get you wrong AND you will love and feel good about eating. Their service is impeccable - as their associates, chefs, and hospitality/housekeeping crew are all smiles & gives you that positive vibe once you enter the establishment. They see to it that you're enjoying your meal, as well as being polite about asking if you need drink refills or if you want your dishes to be cleared & taken care of. They simply provide an ideal atmosphere for casual and relaxed dining with a comfortable vibe and friendly hospitality.

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Monisha M.

We've been passing by Urban Plates for a while and finally decided to give it a try for lunch today. I'm so glad we did because everything was simply amazing! The restaurant is spacious, clean, and has a nice outdoor dining area that's dog-friendly, which is always a plus. I also liked that you can either order at the counter or use one of their self-order kiosks. After placing your order, you grab a table number, find a seat, and they bring your food and drinks right to your table. Our server was super friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Now for the food! There are so many delicious options on the menu, and the prices are great for the portion sizes. The servings are just right--not too much and not too little. My husband ordered the chimichurri steak with mashed potatoes, and I got the chicken tenders with fries and mac and cheese. We both really enjoyed our meals. The only minor thing I wasn't a fan of was that the bread was soft. We personally prefer our bread toasted, but that's just our preference. Everything else was fantastic. Before leaving, we couldn't resist checking out the dessert case--it all looked so delicious! I ordered the chocolate vanilla lava cake, and my husband got the banana cream pie. Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of the banana cream pie because he couldn't wait to dig in! Overall, we had a wonderful first experience at Urban Plates. We already know what we want to order on our next visit, and we can't wait to come back. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Banana creme pie. Prefer the cowgirl cookie.
Charro T.

I've only DoorDashed from here. I always order their surf and turf with rainbow carrots and beets and cowgirl cookie for that time of the month. Only photo I have is their banana creme pie which is decent and my husband likes their fried chicken sandwich.

Grilled Grass Fed Steak with Beet Salad W. Goat Cheese and Macaroni & Cheese w. garlic parm breadcrumbs
Anabel U.

A good lunch or dinner option with a little bit of everything for everyone. I ordered the grilled steak salad, and my boyfriend ordered the plate of grilled steak and sides. The salad was great and the portion of steak was also good. We did expect a bigger serving of the steak for the plated option, especially for the price. On the menu online it looks to be more, but that of course is also what happens at most places. They have a self service ordering kiosk, or you can order at the counter. The restaurant is busy with lots of chatter and laughing, but not overly too loud to that you cant hear yourself think. They also have patio seating for the warmer months.

Chopped Caesar Salad with salmon added
Joy C.

Came here for the first time during lunch. I liked being able to order at the kiosk and the food was good! My order was only partially delivered to my table (missing dessert and salad dressing on the side), so I had to go to the counter and ask for it. Luckily the service here is great - everyone was friendly and staff came to the table multiple times to check in on us. The interior is nice and spacious, although the parking lot was crowded. I'd come back to try other menu items.

Chef Spotlight discounted salad of the week with a bunch of substitutions
Julieanne H.

Who is really happy when I heard that Urban Plates was coming to use Sacramento. I had Diane there many times in La Jolla while visiting UC San Diego. This chain is amazing in that they provide so many options. We would go with a group of people and everybody could order something completely different and customize it even if it wasn't on the menu. I always really enjoyed the Brad beef and mushrooms over potatoes in the winter time and the salad is in the summer. Now that Urban places any, Sacramento have been trying to stop by at least once a month. I've discovered this spotlight chef items which are quite a deal. I didn't feel like having a Cobb salad, but you can substitute the chicken for beef for $1.50 up charge or substitute it with Aji tuna for no up charge and switch out the sauces in the vegetables. I ended up getting a steak salad just the way I want it for three dollars cheaper than it would've been if I ordered the steak salad off the menu and it contain things I didn't want. I like urban Plate's organic grass fed beef, , and roasted beets in my salad so much better than the same ingredients famous salad place that just opened in the same mall which charges way more for pretty much the same salad I ordered today. This is a great place to come with a bunch of people because there's so much room and you don't have to worry about splitting the bill cause you can just go up and each person get their own order and pay for their own. I also like that kiosk to order from or ordering from the table with the QR code because I can take my time to decide the different items that I want to substitute. Urban Plates is highly recommended!

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29 days ago

Yummy plates. Got the new chili glazed salmon and their big chocolate chip cookie. Joon was very nice and patient.

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Excellent service from Joon, Aleppo grilled chicken was fresh & tasty. Always reliable Urban Plates, we'll be back!

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Corti Brothers

4.3(1.2k reviews)
1.6 mi•East Sacramento
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When people discuss quality grocery stores, Corti Brothers is often mentioned when it comes to the…read moreSacramento region. I don't know how I have lived in Sac for 25 years and have never been here. The store is filled with eye popping quality foods. Think of it as a smaller version of Whole Foods when it comes to food quality and prices. I noticed they had some top quality cuts of meats. The prices are quite high so I'll have to splurge some time on a nice steak. I did notice some items were pretty reasonably priced. For example, I was rather surprised to see they had a very large variety of Temple coffee beans for for $14.99 a bag. That's cheaper than I have seen elsewhere but I didn't pay close attention to the size since I was fully stocked on coffee at the moment. I had to try one of their legendary made to order sandwiches. Someone had recommended The Tuscany. Boy, was that delicious! And the sandwich was very large for $9.99, I couldn't finish it all in one sitting. There are tables outside so I purchased a bottle soda and a sandwich. Unfortunately, I didn't think ahead because there are no bottle openers available for customers to use so I was unable to enjoy my nice cold drink with my sandwich. I'll have to either bring my own bottle opener next time or choose a drink that is a screw top or flip opener.

I've always wanted to try their sandwiches because I've heard so many people rave about them! The…read morefirst sandwich I tried was the Corti Special on a Dutch Crunch roll, and the second time I also got the Corti Special, but on a sweet roll. The Corti Special is where they choose the types of meat that go into your sandwich. Their sandwiches are big enough for two people. I don't remember exactly what meats were in my first sandwich, but I definitely enjoyed that one more. The second time, the sweet roll got a little soggy for my liking, and I wasn't a big fan of the beef that was included. I am definitely a fan of their honey mustard, though! You can order your sandwiches online, or if you're ordering in-store, there's a slip you can fill out with your order. I waited about 20-30 minutes for my first sandwich, which wasn't too bad considering it was a busy weekend. The second time, I only waited about 5 minutes. They still have a great variety of meats, cheeses, and alcohol. It's a good place to stop by if you're looking to pick up some specialty grocery items along with a sandwich.

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Bradshaws Sandwich Shoppe

4.5(334 reviews)
4.5 mi
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Vegetarian friendly
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I got a heads up on this place from yelp, from time to time, they send me suggestions on new places…read moreto try it sounded good so I decided to check it out. The place was very clean, and everybody I dealt with was very friendly and helpful. It's tucked into the back of the Shell station at Bradshaw and old Placerville, but believe me, these are *NOT* your typical "gas station sandwiches." they have a decent sized menu. You can order at the counter, but I went ahead and just use the self order screen. , I ordered the Italian, with Aioli, Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oregano, and their Vinaigrette. When you pay, you also enter your phone number so they will let you know when the sandwich is ready. They were busy, as it was lunchtime. Still the sandwich came quickly. I got the text that my sandwich was ready at the same time that they called my name. The sandwich was very good. I liked their aïoli and the vinaigrette, you could tell that they were good quality, meats, and the veggies were very fresh. They were very generous with the fillings. I had it on sourdough, and it was a very good quality sourdough as well. I ordered a small sandwich, and it was enough to fill me up. For what I got, the price was extremely reasonable. I would definitely come back. Thanks for the suggestion, yelp!

Was craving a sandwich so we decided to give Bradshaw sandwich shoppe a try. The sandwich shop is…read morepretty small with a few tables to sit and enjoy your food. Service was good, server and cashier was nice and quick. I ordered the California club. That was so good! On Dutch bread was delicious! Hubby got the bbq brisket, he said that was really good also on Dutch bread! For dessert my hubby got a chocolate chip cookie. It was full of chocolate chip and so soft. It was great.

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Roxie Deli & Barbeque

4.2(1.2k reviews)
2.3 mi•East Sacramento
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Holy geez Stopped by Roxie Deli and Bbq…read moreWow! Great choice tried the brisket sandwich on Thursday Didn't get a pic of the sandwich because it was too delicious and didn't stand a chance. Service was great staff was patient and friendly

Need a quick fix for some delicious BBQ smoked meats in the are? Roxie is definitely worth the pit…read morestop! Thursday was brisket day so we ordered 3 pounds along with 3 sides each of mild and spicy BBQ sauces to go, intended to eat it later in the day. Didn't bother with ordering anything else - our one goal was to try their meat! Once ready to feast, bake it in the oven for 20 min at 275 degrees to heat. Time to feast! Every bite was juicy, succulent, and savory with the sauces. MmmMm! Sauces are a must, though, because the meat was quite bland without it. Didn't have any smoky flavor (or any flavor at all), but when you slather the sauce all over the meat then you'll experience the real taste that's intended. Fast and prompt service, plenty of outdoor tables for dining, and parking is available on the street. Want some ribs? Wednesday is the day you want to head over if their daily meat schedule doesn't change. Worth a stop if you're in the area but I wouldn't get well out of my way for this joint. It's fantastic, don't get me wrong, but I wouldn't consider Roxie Deli & BBQ a hidden gem. Nonetheless, it'll fix your BBQ cravings!!

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