Food never disappoints. Restaurant is clean and staff are friendly and helpful. Cookies are the icing on the meal.

Visiting from out of town and had to stop here! My family & I LOVE their sandwiches and salads. Thank you so much Urbane cafe for the yummy, healthy, food! :) read more

Urbane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Always impressed with this place. They have great prices for quality food and their meals are filling & balanced. Restaurant is kept clean and it's an enjoyable place to have lunch. Service has always been great. read more

I went here for a Yelp event on a recent Saturday afternoon. The staff is young and pleasant. My mom and I got a salad and sandwich, respectively, drinks, and I got an oatmeal raisin cookie (like a grandma). It was cool to see an employee rolling out and puncturing the dough! Our food was ready quickly, I picked it up at a counter with a buzzer, and we chose seats at one of the high tables. The craft soda and lemonade choices were a nice change from the usual, so I mixed the lemonades for my drink instead of just getting water. My SoCal sandwich was great! The bread, although missing herbs as is typical for focaccia, was warm and so were the melted cheese and chicken slices. I'm happy the chicken was sliced and not an entire breast as I've previously had. And it came with a side salad which was good too. My mom enjoyed her Moroccan salad. And of course the cookie was delicious! I'll definitely be back for lunch sometime to try some of their vegetarian sandwiches. And more cookies. Obviously. read more

The service was awful. Girl at the register was less than informative or engaging and almost seemed bothered when we were ordering. Secondly, I don't know who these reviews are from before me, but the food, is bland, basic, and less than flavorful. Will not go back. I feel robbed. I emailed info@urbanecafe.com the day this happened and no one has gotten back to me. read more

Came here for an elite Yelp event and this place was really great. Super clean interior and friendly staff to start. And handing out little cookies! We had the tri-tip and southwest sandwiches. Both excellent. Love the bread, it's just different than any standard sandwich. More baked in bottom to hold ingredients, soft on top, and all ingredients in between are top notch (you can taste it). The Baja Enchilada soup of the day very tasty as well. Ginger beer was insaaaaanely good, but that's what 40 grams of sugar in real sodas gets you! We would definite come back. Bill for everything was just over $30 and we had food to go for sure, could've split a sandwich if we were being normal ordering people :) read more

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Yum! We came here on a Thursday afternoon. The interior was spacious and quite hip if I do say so myself. They have a nice variety of sandwiches, salads, and soups for you to choose from. In regards to the food, we ordered the So-Cal Chicken and Turkey Brie sandwiches. Both of them were quite yummy actually, and it was very nice knowing that they bake their breads in house! I thought the sandwiches were yummy because how the meat was complimented (spread/toppings). The chicken itself was quite bland and dry. Both orders came with a salad w/ balsamic dressing. If you like balsamic you'll really like the salad! The last thing we got was the daily soup, Baja Enchilada. If you're craving soup I'd recommend - hearty and delicious! Chunks of chicken, corn, beans! If you need a lighter fix than the usual fast food, you should def come try this place out! A lot cheaper than tender greens/urban plates. read more

Urbane Cafe - Worth - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great food and service. We had the beet salad, very fresh and flavorful. Great atmosphere and vibe..

Great service and food And even got a free cookie! People are very friendly and food is great!

Absolutely love this place!!! There so much flavor in every bite. This salad is my favorite salad. Manager was so sweet and informative on the menu. Great salad dressing choices. Mom got thier version of the Cobb salad and loved it. Never write reviews but this place deserves it. Definitely recommend. read more

Urbane Cafe - Cilantro Chicken Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Driving home from SD to OC on a Sunday night. Needed something fairly quick but not fast food and something we could eat in our laps. This was perfect. Very clean. We ordered and sat outside to wait. Staff was friendly and helpful. I saw them run after someone that must have had an item missing. They wiped down seats and doors while we waited. I got the UC binh mi with the salad. My friend got the club and chips since he was driving. They are served in a large to go box so any items that fell from my sandwich missed my lap. My sandwich was delish! Spicy but you have the carrots and cucumbers to cool your mouth. The chicken was moist and plentiful. I have no idea how his sandwich was but it was gone pretty fast. The salad had good flavor too with dressing on the side. All the sandwiches sounded great. Sorry no pics of food. It was too dark in the car to see...lol read more

Urbane Cafe - Waiting outside for order - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

This is a great place to go for a quick, healthy bite! It's order at the counter style and Sophia, the smiling, friendly cashier who took our order was super sweet! Hi Sophia! I ordered the cranberry Brie sandwich. It was really good! Lots of turkey and Brie. My husband ordered the BBQ Tri-tip sandwich. He said it was great. We also shared an order of focaccia bread. It didn't come with anything to dip it in, though. I think the bread would benefit from a side of balsamic and oil. But otherwise everything was delicious. I also really enjoyed my Shirley temple soda from the craft soda fountain. I definitely would go back and try a salad next time. The ahi salad that someone next to me was eating looked really good. read more

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Had a wonderful Quinoa Salad with chicken. Salad included avocado, corn, goat cheese and cilantro vinaigrette dressing. My friend had a chicken cilantro torta which he really enjoyed. We finished lunch off with 2 warm cookies: lemon with white chocolate chips and classic oatmeal raisin. I'm a cookie connoisseur and both were fantastic. I recommend this place and plan to return in the near future. They have other locations and first opened in 2003. read more

Urbane Cafe - Quinoa salad with chicken. Looks great! - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great location with lots of parking...easy in and out. Ordered online and food selection was awesome! Focaccia bread was soooo good, tasty and soft. We loved the Salmon bowl, Ahi salad and Turkey Cranberry Brie sandwich. Humberto, the manager was very pleasant and accommodated my request for an earlier pickup then initially stated in order. read more

I stopped by Urbane Café tonight, they never disappoint! My kids love the focaccia bread with tomato soup and I enjoy the chicken cilantro salad with chipotle ranch, it's a must try! The gentleman Diego at the register was very efficient. He gave quick, great customer service and he knew the menu quite well. Humberto was kind and courteous as well, and made sure that we were well taken care of. Definitely a establishment you keep wanting to go back to read more

Wonderful food! Great service! And a good ambiance. Their music that they have on is upbeat and not to loud that you can't have a conversation, their honey mustard is the bomb! read more

if it wasn't for Yelp I would have never discovered this hidden gem... By hidden I mean, just something I wasn't aware of :-) This place is fantastic, freshly made and delicious. I've had the seasonal special twice now which is a Tri-Tip Banh Mi which is to die for. oh... the cookies, out of this world! Keep up the great work. Cheers read more

Ordered salads: The Ahi and Cilantro Chicken We stopped in for dinner per recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed. The portion sizes were decent, all the produce was fresh with mixed greens as the base (no romaine ) like they were pulled from a garden. The ahi was seared spot on and dressings were packed with flavor. Quick, easy and reasonably priced. Definitely will be back. read more

Urbane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

I really enjoyed both the service and the food. The salads were very well proportioned for both the price and the norm. Quality and flavor of food was excellent. They had wonderful drink selections all made with natural ingredients or no sugar at all. The lemon coconut cookie was to die for and their Cafe salad was spectacular. The only reason this lost a star is because when we walked in, there were no clean tables and we had to wipe down our own in order to sit. This was their second week after opening and I'm sure I will be back and will not see the same issue. Will update my review read more

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My hubby and I love this place. Excellent food and service. Healthy options, delicious fresh salmon., fresh baked bread and desserts. Salmon bowl is my favorite go to dish.. my Husband loves tri tip sandwich. We hope it's not in any danger of closing as anytime we've been there. It's rarely crowded. It's a hidden gym. Check it out. You won't be sorry. read more

Holy BBQ Tri Tip that was good! Had an event here and I was very happy with my experience. Let's start with the friendly staff who welcomed me with a smile and a few samples. Clearly, I ordered the BBQ Tri Tip sandwich and it was absolutely delicious!!! I came for lunch and the small salad it came with was perfect. I only at half of my sandwich otherwise I would have been no bueno to work the rest of the afternoon. Lol Oh and can we talk about the cookies?! Yes THERE ARE COOKIES. Fresh baked. Several flavors but my favorite would have to be the double chocolate chip. Yumm-to-the-O! I'm very happy that I work right down the street from this fine establishment. Looking forward to seeing their happy faces and eating the delicious food again soon. read more

This place is the bomb! Everything is fresh and delicious! They have the best salads. read more

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I have been to several Urbane Cafes within San Diego but this was my first time in Encinitas. This location was larger than others. I got my usual club sandwich but I have to say this location wasn't up to my normal expectation. Don't get me wrong, it was still good but it needed more aioli and avocado because it was little dry. In general, I love Urbane Cafe. I love that they bake their own bread and I like the dressing they put on the salad. read more

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Wonderful!! The food was fabulous - bread extra awesome but what got me to write this review was how impressed we were with Humberto - he was so very attentive and kept coming outside to be sure all was clean and the folks out with us were attended to. It was a wonderful experience and we will be back!! thank you! read more

We have been to this location of Urbane Cafe multiple times worth the first being a Yelp Elite event when they first opened. Great idea by them hosting an event as it's always in our mind as an option for a healthier option for soups, salads and sandwiches. For vegetarian options I recommend the Tuscan (great dressing and fresh veggies) or The Californian. The bread is super good and fresh as they are making it right in front of you all day. There are also good chicken and turkey options so the menu should definitely satisfy everyone's hunger! They also have a dog friendly patio which is always in our Yelp search these days! This is a good 5 star experience with cheap food, quick service and healthy options. There is a reason they average a star more than places like Panera Bread! read more

Urbane Cafe - The Tuscan Vegetarian Sandwich! $9.25 - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

The salads are pretty good here but those warm freshly baked cookies are great. Lots of salads and sandwhiches to choose from, I've only had the salads though. I've eaten there and also ordered online and when I did, they forgot to add chicken. I drove back and got my extra chicken so no big deal. Everyone makes mistakes. Just make sure and check your order if you're getting your food to go but I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the food here. Can't wait to go back read more

The ambience is dull, the food is dull! I went here with one of my sons. We shared a chicken sandwich and a chicken salad. We were both flabbergasted that the food was bland that we truly thought we had a cold ( we don't! We had chocolate afterwards and could taste it fully). I've only had that experience one other time. Truly, it was shocking, even the bacon was flavourless. So, I would suggest this place if you don't like food and eat for sustenance alone, if not, and you're a foodie like me, then run the other way!!! read more

Oh yes please! The salad was tasty with fresh English cucumbers and radishes atop of spicy arugula. The tuna was properly seared and the dressing complimented the flavors. The focaccia bread had a hint of a salt crust which was rather nice and the fresh lemon baked cookie was warm with an outside crispy crunch and a soft center. Can wait to return to try something else from the menu. Tasty, thanks Yelp! read more

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Super clean place,, friendly, efficient staff, and healthy food, served fast, but definitely not fast food. I had the Southwest sandwich, and coupled with the side salad, had a very satisfying lunch experience today. I would definitely eat here again. read more

Nice ambience. Awesome helpful staff. Food was ok, would love some more portion size.

I come to urbane all the time, I love it! My favorite thing to order is the Mediterranean 5-grain bowl. Everything is so fresh and delicious and the bread is baked fresh out of the wood fire oven. It's really cool to watch the process of them baking the bread as you wait for your food. I have also tried their salads and they are always great. The cookies are super good and served warm. I have had nothing but great experiences and amazing food at Urbane and will continue to be a regular! read more

Urbane Cafe - Mediterranean 5-Grain Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

I have been here a couple of times, and the food is always good. My friend and I met for lunch so we decided to share, we ordered the SoCal and the Cranberry & Brie sandwiches. They both were delicious, if you are looking for a little spice check out the SoCal. We also ordered the seasonal salad which came with beets, it was very good as well. Cool vibe, robust menu and great eats read more

This place is all around amazing!! It was my first time going here and upon walking in I was greeted by Humberto. He went over what menu items they have and told me some of his favorites. Arsenii also came up to help with making a decision on what to get. Arsenii made my food which turned out AMAZING. The employees are all incredibly friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and enjoyed our food. I highly suggest going here if you're nearby. We'll definitely be back many time again. read more

I went here for lunch with a friend and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious and different a sandwich could be. I had the Club sandwich and The bread was so fresh and tasty! This was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had, bursting with so much flavor. The bacon was so delicious and savory. The turkey was juicy and delectable and the lettuce so fresh. The salad that came with it was garden-fresh and the dressing they put on it was light but so flavorful. If I had to sum up this place with one word that would be it- FLAVOR, because everything I ate was bursting with delicious flavors. It all goes so well together and you're not feeling overwhelmed with contrasting tastes. My friend had the bowl and loved his as well. We couldn't get over how delicious that fresh bread is! Prices are very reasonable, especially for the large portions you receive. I will definitely be back and if you're in the area definitely recommend a visit here. read more

Urbane Cafe - California club - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Well, a take on Urban Plate, but not so much. Nice environment. Clean. Not many choices on the menu.i ordered a Chicken Banh Mi sandwich. I've had an authentic Banh Mi. This isn't it. I expected a crispy French roll with all the goodies inside. They make is with a soggy focaccia bread. The sauces make the bread drip. Kinda gross. Not much chicken inside. The chipotle sauce overwhelmed the sandwich.Chipotle sauce does not belong on a Banh Mi. For me anyway. They received a 2 because they have Kettle Chips and Craft Soda which are always yummy. Service was nice at the counter. Can't say the same for pick up. Rather abrupt. Thought I'd try this place. Won't be back. Banh Mi belongs on glorious French baguette not soggy Focaccia. Really didn't enjoy the meal. So unhappy, I am actually here writing the review. read more

Delicious lunch!!!!! I am not typically a sandwich person, but Urbane Cafe might change that. I'll be honest, when I first looked at the photos from the place, I thought it was just another sandwich and salad spot: the kind that I only go to when I'm desperately in need of something fast and filling. However, after one bite into my salad and sandwich, I know I will definitely be a returning customer. While in line, the owner of the cafe explained this location is one of 17 throughout the San Diego area. Though there are multiple locations, the small scale of the business allow for the food they serve to be much more fresh (: which definitely showed. I shared a sandwich and salad with another yelp elite. We got their UC Banh Mi sandwich and their Santa Maria BBQ Salad. All of the sandwiches come with a side of salad and all of the salads come with a piece of fresh focacia bread so no matter what you get a well balanced meal (: The salad was delicious. The chicken was so well flavored and they had so many toppings that I didn't even need the dressing they added. Their sandwich was also packed with delicious pickled veggies and fresh cilantro. It did have a lot of sauce coming out of it but I didn't mind too much because it was so yummy. Aside from their numerous salad and sandwiches they also have bowls, soups, and combos. They have a plethora of veggitarian options.. I can't wait till I can stop by again (: read more

Food was outstanding - very fresh. Had the Fiesta Bowl with steak. The meat was very tender, rice and bread served warm, and the vegetables were crisp and very flavorful. Ended my meal with a freshly baked warm chocolate chip cookie. Perfect ending to an enjoyable experience. read more

I had the Santa Maria BBQ chicken sandwich for lunch. It was delicious- chicken was tender, BBQ sauce had just the right amount of zing and apples in the coleslaw added nice crunch. Bacon made a good sandwich great. The side salad was a nice addition and the balsamic dressing was the right balance of flavor. I will definitely be back to try other options- especially looking forward to the cookies! read more

Total rip off. It costs 23.00 for 2 sandwiches with very little meat on it. Basically a bread sandwich. I ordered. So Cal sandwich. It's supposed to have avocado on it. No avocado. Very little chicken. Doesn't look anything like the picture on the wall rip off!!!!!!!!! Don't be their next victim. read more

In this day and age where customer service is so incredibly hard to find, a young man, Diego, at this location went above and beyond. He was working hard the entire time I was in there and still took time out to answer my question in such a polite and respectful way. Very nice to see from someone of his age. Thanks Diego! read more