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    Urbane Cafe

    4.5 (372 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Kari R.

    I went here after shopping at the mall and wanted something close with vegetarian options. The service was fast and friendly, and the food came out quickly, although it was a little sloppy. I ordered the Bella Portobello sandwich and did not care for it or the bread, which should have been warmed or toasted. The salad was mediocre at best. My husband's soup was not hot, only barely warm, but he did enjoy his sandwich. The soup tasted good, just not at the right temperature. Overall, it was decent but nothing special. They need to tighten up those small details to create a more enjoyable experience.

    Salmon Bowl
    Heather D.

    We came here for a late lunch, looking for something light. I tried the salmon bowl which I loved! The bowl came with a quinoa mix, sweet potato, and edamame. The salmon was also a generous portion. I added some siracha to give it some spice, but I loved this dish and would order again! The cookies are also always so fresh, so don't forget to get one! The workers at this location I thought were very friendly and personable which made for a great experience.

    Eva G.

    It's been a while. I was in the area so I decided to get some food here. This place is still awesome!! Their salads and bowls are amazing and delicious!!!! Their prices are fair and the quality is superb!

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    Hector J.

    The food is incredible, only place I can find healthy meals! Highly recommend this place at El Cajon. The staff is always very friendly.

    Antioxidant Salad w/ Steak, Santa Maria BBQ Chicken Salad, BBQ Tri Tip Steak Sandwich
    Samantha W.

    Service was excellent. Super friendly. We ordered the antioxidant salad w/ steak, bbq chicken sandwich and the tri tip sandwich. The antioxidant salad was good. Ingredients were fresh. I liked the fennel and apple in it. The dried blueberries were good too. I like that the dressing comes on the side so you're able to control how much you add. Out of the 2 sandwiches - the tri tip sandwich was much yummier than the bbq chicken sandwich. I also thought it was nice that they include the total calories for each item.

    Chimichurri Steak
    Bob W.

    My son wanted to eat at a place next to Urbane but I didn't want that so I stopped in for dinner. Decided on the Chimichurri Steak Sandi and It came with a mixed green salad with a balsamic dressing. Both the sandwich and salad were fresh and tasty. The beef was a bit bland though but nothing a little salt couldn't fix. They weren't busy but still took 15 minutes to get my order which is why it's four stars instead of five. Very limited seating but they have some tables outside.

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    Gwyn C.

    After a fun early evening hosted by the city of El Cajon Police at the parkway plaza I was hungry! All that dancing to an 80s cover band had me working up an appetite! Mozied on over to UrbanCafe. Surprisingly it was empty at 8pm on a Tuesday. Staff was very friendly! Wanting to be healthy I ordered an ahi tuna salad to go and had a bag of honey Dijon potato chips - yep- they got me with an impulse buy! The chips were yummy but I was Dissappointed to see how expensive the small bag was at $2.99! The salsa was the perfect size. Not too much, not too little. I was even pleasantly surprised at the amount of ahi included. (I was concerned it wouldn't be enough!) The salad included avacado and a weird amount of it on the side. In all, I enjoyed the salad. Had the dressing on the side which worked well as I could also dip the bread in it. While I do think $18 for a salad and chips (no drink) iis expensive, I did enjoy the meal..

    Glazed Salmon Bowl
    terina c.

    This was me and my man's first time here and it was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE ! We got recommendations from Colton nice kid very helpful and friendly this guy deserves a raise ! The ambiance was clean and a homey kind of feel. The food was AMAZING I can't get over how bomb the sandwich was and I'm so happy my man loved the salmon bowl he's allergic to dairy so this is the perfect place for us. I really appreciate you guys having so many GREAT DRINKS TO CHOOSE FROM. They got me and my man with the Shirley timple and the cucumber chili limonade OMG ! Fire!! I don't ever want to eat subway EVER AGAIN ! lol

    Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl
    Julissa E.

    This is my first time coming here and I know.. a little before they close :,) but despite that they all greeted me and made me feel welcomed. Colton is a very nice gentleman who was patient with me when I was deciding on what to get. He had a great attitude and an adorable smile! I got the Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl! So damn good! The perfect amount and flavor 9/10 :)

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    5 months ago

    Great food. Love the salads. Services is great. Has inside and outside seating. Order often.

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    5 months ago

    Freshly made bread love it , fresh veggies served, i didn't had the experience to dine in but place was great and clean thank you

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    The service is great here! Philip and the team were warm and inviting and the food was incredible. I def recommend to anyone

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    Thank you for being our guest Wynesha! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Delicious pastrami sandwich. The golden mustard was just spicy enough and the bread and butter pickles added a tasty crunch. Great job!

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    Great food and service! Employee (cant remember his name) went above and beyond! Clean environment! The tomato soup is delish!

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    I had the cilantro chicken salad. The salad was tasty the ingredients were very fresh. Definitely recommend this place.

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    Great food! I really enjoy their keto Cobb salad. If you place your order online, you're in and out.

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    Do you have delivery through grub hub or Uber eats? How much is delivery and what is the minimum?

    Hi Debi- We do use Grub Hub and Door Dash. The best way to find out that information is to log on to their app. It might differ depending on your location and how far the delivery is. Thank you!

    Do they have gluten free breads?

    Hi Sarah - Our bread is not gluten free but we can make our sandwiches gluten free by lettuce wrapping them. I have been on the Chef's case about a new recipe and I will remind him again. :)

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    Pho Tam & Grill

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    Wanted to take my fiance out to dinner and found Pho Tam on Yelp. Good reviews and close by...why…read morenot? Easy to locate and parking was sufficient. We walked in and met the funniest lady working. Not sure if she's the owner or what, but she made the experience good from the get-go. We ordered egg rolls and the Specialty Pho, and they hit the spot. Good portion of meat, noodles, and broth. The broth was savory and clean. Meat was good quality. Egg rolls hot and crunchy with a spectacular sauce. Overall, the meal with delicious and filling. The interior was nice. Not elevated like some fancy place, but more homey and welcoming. It was clean and set a chill tone. Again, I have to comment on how friendly and fun the host/owner was. She truly did make the experience so fun. I'll definitely be coming back based on how sweet she was. The excellence of the food is a bonus on top.

    The front desk forgot my banh mi last night from Uber Eats, so I called them to verify what…read morehappened and what they could do. The lady on the phone told me to just pick it up, but her voice was so loud even though it was their mistake. That's the reason I use Uber Eats, I don't want to order and pay again for someone else's error. I told her I would pick it up when I'm free. I asked for her name, I think she said Dianne, and of course I gave my name too. When I got the food, I asked if I could get a second banh mi since it was their mistake and she made me feel humiliated with the way she talked to me. She should have been calmer, especially because it was her mistake. If I asked her, "Can I just get two since you were wrong?" she didn't need to respond in such a high-pitched tone. I couldn't handle how she talked to me, so I took a video to remember how it made me feel. I really like their food and I love Vietnamese food, but this experience was humiliating. I tried to stay calm. The food was okay, but this is something I won't forget.

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    Broth & Beyond

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    This place is located in a small, unassuming strip mall of Mission Gorge boulevard in Santee. It's…read morenext to Okawa Steak & Sushi. We were craving pho soup and decided to check this place out. The menu is full of other entrees, and I recommend trying some of their other dishes as well. We ordered a pho short ribs, pho filet mignon, miso ramen and shoyu ramen. The ramen noodles were delicious and they had a firm texture and were able to maintain their shape without becoming too soggy. The ramen soup was refreshing and flavorful. I had the pho fillet mignon. The broth had a complex flavor profile of hearty, and savory with undertones of onions and garlic. Tammi was extremely friendly. She walked us through how she prepares the pho broth each day. I could tell she took great care and pride in her work. We also ordered the watermelon lemonade. The taste was refreshing and you can tell it was made from fresh watermelon. We also tried the mango pudding sago dessert. It was sweet and had jackfuit and coconut jelly. My kids love it. Overall, this place is a hidden gem. The atmosphere is a quaint quiet place to enjoy a nice meal with your family. I implore everybody to give this place a try. The prices are fair, the staff is kind and the food is delicious. Will come back to try their poke dishes when they are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

    Absolutely terrible service. From the moment I walked in, the staff member serving me barely…read moreacknowledged me. She didn't make eye contact, didn't greet me properly, and simply pointed toward a table and said, "Table 8, please." When ordering, she was cold and dismissive. I honestly thought I was interacting with a robot. I felt like I was being treated as an inconvenience rather than a customer. I didn't wait for food and just walked right out.

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