We love this place. The food is amazing. My wife and i had the turkey cranberry sandwich. My wife had that the gluten free bread. But what makes this place better is the service. You are greeted by the nicest person, Humberto, who takes the orders and explains things perfectly with the greatest attitude. The rest of the staff is also exceptionally well trained. read more

Still waiting for our food after 25 minutes. Since I have so much time to wait I decided to write a review. Probably not going to come back here. We only have a small window for a lunch break. I'm not sure who has this much time to wait for their lunch. read more

I stopped by after a long drive and long weekend of eating not so healthy food. While I was a little skeptical of places that are in large shopping plazas, this place surpassed expectations. I got the keto Cobb and every ingredient was super fresh. Also, the ingredients each came in the "right quantity" -- a good amount of cheese, bacon, avocado, egg, etc. sometimes when you get a Cobb salad it's all lettuce and barely any of the stuff you really want (haha, ie bacon!!). I was very very pleased. I skipped eating the bread so no comment on that. Overall a yummy place for a salad! Quickly served too! read more

My go to sandwich is the So Cal. Omg so good and it is always calling my name! I visited this location last week for the first time although I've been to many throughout the years. The service at Urbane Cafe's is usually pretty good, not bad and not exceptional. However, my visit to this location was above and beyond! We were helped by Melinda. She made sure our order was perfect, the food tasted good, and made additional suggestions for me to try the next time I visit. I'm pretty sold on my So Cal but you never know! read more

Walked in and was greeted so nicely by the sweet woman at the counter. Ordered the bbq chicken salad and a drink and was offered a free cookie as a first time customer. My salad was delicious - had so many ingredients I love and need to eat - bbq sauce, best flavored chicken, beans, etc etc. The chocolate chip cookie was insanely good, I think I'll eat it first next time while it's warm! Coming back. read more

Consistently a good, tasty, healthy option. I've been here a number of times and the salads are the perfect size for lunch. I've had the Santa Maria BBQ chicken several times- it's got the right balance of greens and protein and flavor. I have taken my kids here too and got the kids meal-- it tends to be somewhat plain, so I've switched up to having them share an adult meal. As a chain, this is a good place to stop by when you want something that's healthy and not fussy. read more

This five star review is for the chocolate chip cookies -- just perfection. I come here for the cookies and the lemonade and always leave happy. Just the right amount of warm, not overly sweet, and not too many chocolate chips -- like I said, perfection. read more

After traveling all day down to San Diego we were ready for a yummy lunch. We randomly found Urbane Cafe on Yelp and decided to give it a try. They have a great variety of salads and sandwiches as well as a few soup options as well. You order at the counter and then go sit down. They had fun crazy soda names on their fountain and their unsweetened tropical iced tea was really good. We ordered two different sandwiches and they came with a delicious side salad. We also ordered a bowl of soup. Everything from their freshly made bread to their ingredients are so fresh. The staff was kind and helpful and they offer both inside and outdoor seating. If we are ever nearby another Urbane Cafe. We will definitely be stopping in. read more

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My first experience with this restaurant and I'm a fan! I had the turkey Brie sandwich and it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and informative. I learned a cafe just opened in my neck of the woods so I'll be going there soon. read more

Urbane Cafe - Cranberry Brie turkey sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great service!! Great food!! Love it! Always a favorite place to grab lunch or dinner

Bread + sauce = hidden high calories in an imitation concept that attempts to brand as healthy. Dry salmon. Another cookie cutter MBA imitation concept with the target consumer being upper middle class suburban crusty white people. Copied from Stone Oven, a similar chain sandwich/salad concept that is in Bonita Westfield food court. Stone Oven as a concept was founded 6 years before Urbane Cafe. Presentation and food items are nearly the same between the two. Stone Oven copied concept from a famous small focaccia restaurant in Santa Barbara. Bread is healthier than Stone Oven, but doesn't taste as chewy. (Less buttery, and less delicious in my opinion). Meals are advertised as nutritious, but really the refined bread / mayos / dressing are calorie dense. Meals priced $2 more than Stone Oven because they pay for own sit down instead of food court space. Charges $15 for a sandwich constructed out of piece of bread, some Romaine lettuce, 50 cents of meat...and a small mixed green side salad with custom dressings made from components bought from Restaurant Depot. Perfectly priced for target consumer...but too expensive if you have basic home cooking skills, Vons, and prager bro access. ($3.50 premium component cost at grocery and 5-8 minutes with a skillet even with extremely low volume of scale requirement made for 1 person) Attempts to differentiate with food presentation as the food is being made...just like Stone Oven. Concept harder to systemize than McDonald's...and price increases because of presentation differentiation requirements on FIFO etc and new employee training difficulties. Rustic modern interior decor with artisan typography stamped everywhere. Writes story of founder's passion as restaurants are filled with low turn over immigrants and the franchise owner is managing excel sheets (building "strategy and vision") Claims originality and passion in story when imitation to any food industry professional is obvious. Cliche and average. 3 stars. Where can I find some good restaurants in this dry concrete landscape? Driving to Convoy and Hillcrest is too far. read more

Urbane Cafe - Tofu banh mi with flavorful calorie dense dressing and bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Urbane Cafe Encinitas is the best! We have been coming here for years and it is always an amazing experience. Humberto and his crew go above and beyond and our children have literally been eating here since they could eat solid food. My son asks to go to Urbane Cafe every week he loves it so much. It's a perfect atmosphere for families wanting a quick and healthy lunch or dinner and the restaurant is so clean. Humberto is kind and works so hard, you can tell he is passionate about what he does and his whole team is so pleasant! We've never had a bad meal and we've tried most of the items. My favorite is the UC Bahn Mi and their ice tea is delicious. The food is just as good as the service and we are so thankful to have this place that feels like a second home, haha! Thank you always for everything, keep it up! read more

Just had lunch here with my son and we both really liked our meal. Great healthy options, fresh food, and just a chill vibe. Would definitely come back. read more

Visited here a couple of times. First was for a big yelp event. Recently I came with a friend for lunch! The staff here are very friendly and patient. First time through, I had no idea what they offered, so it took a while for me to ask questions and figure everything out. The food is outstanding. Fresh and locally sourced ingredients make the meals that much better! I've had the miso salmon salad and a couple varieties of their sandwiches. Each one was distinct in flavors. But I have to say, my favorite is the miso salmon salad. The dressing has a little kick to it and flavors just explode. Can't say enough about it, so next time you're in the area, grab one or two of those! Each sandwich comes with their signature focaccia bread. Made from scratch delicious! Their home made cookies, to die for! Seating is plentiful and comfortable. They have both regular tables and benches as well as high tables throughout the inside. Nice patio sets outside this location as well. On this past visit, I ordered ahead for takeout. I added avocado to my salad to mix it up a bit. When I got home, the avo was absent. I submitted an email to request a refund for the missing avo and they replied to connect directly with the store manager. I was in the area later that day and spoke to Rosa. She didn't offer a refund for the missing avo, but made me another salad instead! Much appreciated Rosa. Thanks for making my day! Keep on Yelp'n! read more

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Great fresh food dining. Options from numerous salads, sandwiches, soups and combos. Always has a variety of fresh soup options, my favorite is the organic tomato bisque soup. Southwest salad is a combination of fresh greens, grilled chicken, corn and black beans. Delicious options, friendly service. read more

Urbane Cafe - Southwest salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Food was okay. Was better in the past. service was good. ambience was good. it was in th middle of the day. read more

I came here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised that they have a vegetarian menu. I decided on the tofu Bahn mi, which was slightly different from your typical Bahn mi (no French roll) but had similar ingredients. It tasted fresh and healthy. I indulged and got a fountain drink as well. They had fresh iced tea and some craft sodas which I was intrigued by! They had a snozzberry flavor but I'll save that for another visit. We were in and out in less than 30, perfect for a quick bite or a social outing. I was very happy with the selection and the service. read more

Welp. I've eaten here several times now. I like to treat myself once a week for lunch. I've enjoyed the Santa Maria bbq salad, salmon salad, salmon bowl, and the pastrami tri tip sandwich so far. Have not been disappointed yet. The food is fresh, prepared quickly as time not spend half my lunch break waiting. And the portions are generous. And the seating area/bathrooms are always clean. Tbh I don't know why this place isn't super crowded. The staff is cheerful and helpful; haven't placed an order on someone's bad day attitude yet. Music is a little loud, but not too unpleasant. I've had half the quality, half the portion size and half the experience with double the price at Panera. All in all, worthy of 5 stars for sure. read more

Third time I've been here this month, I wish I had found out about Urbane Cafe years ago! I love that they bake the bread fresh and all the fresh options! So far I've tried the Club sandwich and the So Cal sandwich, both were great the So Cal had a nice kick to it. The poblano chicken soup has also been a nice addition since it is still soup weather here. They have a great assortment of unique drinks but I love the lemonade! It's so refreshing and not to sweet like other places. This is a great spot for lunch or dinner and I can't wait to try the other sandwiches! read more

Urbane Cafe - I am now obsessed with Urbane Cafe, today I tried the So Cal Chicken Sandwich! - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

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The ahi salad is a staple door dash order at our house. It's always very fresh and generous portions of ahi.

Tried this place out and it was surprisingly good! Everything from the cookies, the lemonade and salads. The sandwhich was delicious too! Pricing was reasonable. The dining area was clean and welcoming. Service was quick. Will probably be back again when in the area. read more

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I have to praise Manager Humberto for his assistance with an online order. I mistakenly ordered 3 sandwiches from the Mira Mesa store instead of the Encinitas store. I called in to report the mistake and Humberto was very helpful in resolving my mistake. When I arrived to pick up my sandwiches Humberto greeted me with a smile and reassurance that there was no problem. The sandwiches were great as always and our favorite chocolate chip cookies never fail to please. Thank you for your professionalism. read more

If I go to a Sandwich place, Salads is not my first choice, but looking at this Menu for Salad, I have fallen in love. I am going to try all soon. But I tried "The Ahi Salad". The dressing was the best part of the salad, Yumm. The salad was Served with Japanese Chili Garlic Dressing, OMG, I still taste it. The salad had lot of greens with generous amount of sashimi grade ahi tuna. The greens included Asian greens, lot of avocado, some feta cheese, few edamame, cucumbers, red radish, tomatoes and sesame seeds. It also came with Fire-Baked Focaccia Bread , so soft and yumm. Also tried their 50/50 Chocolate Chip and Chocolate cookie, it was nice and fresh. There were plenty of drinks options including three different flavors of fresh lemonade. read more

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Salmon bowl was fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly and made recommendations from the menu.

Urbane Cafe offers an unique dining experience among numerous shops within Encinitas Ranch Town Center. With taste, nutrition, and affordability being the foundation of the restaurant, Urbane Cafe sets the bar high for a quick bite to eat. Urbane Cafe not only offers healthy and affordable meals, but also freshly prepares each order to ensure freshness. In fact, the focaccia dough for the sandwiches is made from scratch on location. With a variety of sandwiches, soups, and salads, patrons can enjoy a variety of options they can feel good about eating! As a vegan, I ordered the Bella Portabello sandwich. This vegetarian fare was easily made vegan by omitting the mozzarella cheese and pesto aioli. Even without the dairy, the marinated portobello mushroom, sliced tomato, basil, mixed greens, and balsamic dressing made this sandwich a flavorful delight. Each sandwich comes with a side salad to further promote well-being. While grabbing lunch on break, staff greeted all customers warmly and were walking around making sure guests were satisfied with their meal. Urbane Cafe is definitely worth a try! read more

I went to eat a Mediterranean bowl and it felt a bit off this time but I had to run to the restroom right away, kinda feel like they did something because I was the only one there and as soon as I finished the bowl all the people working there looked at me giggling like they were in awe that I finished it, safe to say I will never eat there again read more

This my favorite place to go when I'm craving a healthy meal. My favorite Sandwiches are the Santa Maria BBQ when I'm craving something juicy and BBQ and the Cranberry Brie because I love cranberry and turkey. I truly appreciate the staff every time I walk in. They are patient and kind and informative of any kind of questions you have. Btw the bread is freshly made and my favorite part of the sandwich. read more

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Urbane Cafe has set the bar high! With so many sandwich places to choose from, Urbane Cafe has found a way to be that much better. Is it their fresh ingredients, the freshly baked bread, the delicious meats or their healthy approach to food? The answer is all of the above!! The menu is full of delicious healthy options that will appeal to everyone! I ordered the Mediterranean bowl and if was soooo good. I enjoyed it from the first bite to the last bite. The food was so fresh and full of flavor! Urbane Cafe will now be a regular in the lunch rotation. Thanks Urbane Cafe for your generosity and more importantly your delicious food! Can't Yelp but falling in love with this place! read more

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I had the opportunity to try this place for the first time thanks to a Yelp Elite event. I am very happy I was able to attend. Meeting a few good people was only one reason, the food here is absolutely wonderful. I ordered the Ahi Salad, which came with a piece of their freshly made bread. Everything about the salad was perfect. The greens tasted fresh, the edamame and the dressing complimented the Ahi Tuna. I recently lost a bunch of weight (175 pounds) during that process I gave up Refined Sugars, Pasta, Rice, and Bread. When I entered the store, the manager talked to me and told me how the bake the bread fresh, daily. I had planned on giving my piece away, but decided to try a small corner piece. A second later the entire thing was gone, I devoured it. It was that good, fresh, soft, warm, simply amazing. We also were treated to a snack, I choose the double chocolate cookie. It was also very good, but so only tried a small piece. The entire staff were very friendly, the restaurant was very clean. I liked everything about it. I am hoping they build one up here in Escondido. I'll definitely go out of my way to eat here again, Guaranteed!!! read more

Urbane Cafe - Ahi Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I was invited to a Yelp! Elite Event here and the food was really great. Everything they serve is very fresh and healthy and there is a wide variety of options for both carnivores and herbivores, alike. Being a carnivore I opted for the Chimichurri Steak Sandwich and it was fantastic. I chose a Lemon coconut cookie (all made on the premises) and it was my favorite part of the meal! In addition, it has a great open, clean and inviting space with both elevated and regular tables inside and plenty of outside seating. I will definitely be bringing the family here soon. read more

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food is good but my god, you spend three times as long as your whole dinner just waiting to order. and not because the line is long, their process to order just sucks. sooooo slow. read more

Stopped in for a quick dinner and grabbed the new UC Shrimp Bowl. Great flavors and a great amount of food. Definitely recommend this with Cholula hot sauce. The restaurant itself is pretty simple in a good way and the staff was great. It wasn't too busy either. Definitely check this place out. read more

Urbane Cafe - UC Shrimp Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Solid food, fast and friendly service. Cookies are amazing...worth it just to stop by for one fresh out of the oven.

Sometimes I forget how good this place is. Fresh baked bread, sandwich meat that looks like actual meat, fresh greens salad with balsamic. All super good, tasty and it feels like you're eating good, healthy food. Friendly staff as well. read more

Fresh. Delicious. Refreshing. Feel Good Food. Since moving to north county a month ago, my hubby and I have stopped by on three separate occasions. You're always greeted with a bright smile the minute you walk through the door and the menu is so inviting. Choose from a salad, sandwich or bowl including their seasonal favorites. Their homemade bread is warm and right out of the wood fire oven that you can see as you wait for your food. My personal favorite is the Ahi Salad with a gorgeous dressing, edamame, perfectly seared pieces of Ahi atop a bed of greens. My husband always gets the quinoa and corn salad topped with chicken. He loves the cilantro dressing and even dips his bread in it. I can't say anything negative because every visit has been delicious and refreshing. read more

Urbane Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Hi Betsy and Patty were fabulous!! We love Urban Plates. Food is always fresh and fantastic. We will definitely be back again and again.

My review will focus on the food, since I ordered from here for the first time this month via Uber Eats. I will say, I accidentally ordered from here since I mistook it for another place with a similar name, but I am relieved I made that mistake! I ordered the salmon bowl (picture attached), cilantro chicken, and two cookies (snickerdoodle & chocolate chip) and wow, EVERYTHING was delicious, flavorful, fresh, and cooked to perfection. Nothing was overcooked, over baked, or poorly made. I am quite happy with the meal portions given to me when ordering delivery. Some places pack smaller sized entrees or meals for take out or delivery, but this wasn't the case with Urbane Cafe. I was full and satisfied with my meal. I actually ate the salmon bowl one day, the cilantro chicken the next day, so there's plenty of food. The cookies were a great addition as a nice dessert for each meal. I've passed by the business several times and never got the chance to dine in, but I'm definitely coming here soon and will continue to order delivery as well. read more

Urbane Cafe - Salmon Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Encinitas, California

Very chill place with great menu options! You order your own food, and when you're finished servers come around to clean up your plates. That's what I call great service. read more

Amazing service they're very helpful and nice when it comes to accommodating food requests:)! The vibe in their restaurant is so calm !

HUGE FAN. I was introduced to this place from a Yelp Elite event and I haven't been able to keep myself away ever since! First of all, the staff are INCREDIBLE! The girl who greeted me at the front register was SO incredibly sweet and helpful. I'm a very indecisive person and she was so patient and helpful with guiding me through my ordering process. We didn't wait more than 5-10 minutes to get our food which I'm perfectly fine with waiting because I always get their FRESHLY BAKED chocolate chip cookies while waiting for my order to arrive. You haven't LIVED until you've eaten one of their chocolate chip cookies. I always get the Cilantro Chicken Salad. The chicken is always so moist and the cilantro flavor is perfectly subtle (not too overpowering like cilantro normally is). The salad dressing is delicious and perfectly compliments the salad. All salads come with a side of their delicious, fresh baked focaccia bread. My BF always gets their sandwiches and have loved every single one! They use the focaccia bread in all their sandwiches and it also comes with a side salad. Healthy, delicious and well-worth the price! read more

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