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    Urbane Cafe

    4.4 (338 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Juliette L.

    Oh my gosh--the food here is so good! I had the chimichurri steak sandwich, and my husband had the pastrami. Both came with a small side salad, which was a nice touch. Even the cashier was super friendly and helpful. Easy 5 out of 5!

    Bridgette B.

    This is a go to spot after I get my braces adjusted. I get the Ben with either the chips or the salad. Or you can have fruit. I tend to opt out from the fruit so I couldn't speak on what that's like. It's right off the Kids Menu. I get it because it's kind of an upscale grilled cheese and it has bbq sauce and chicken....And because it's one of the softer option...Hence it's ideal for just after the Ortho adjustments :-) I love the focaccia bread. The staffers are friendly enough, the place kept well managed, & has a nice open floor plan if you like to dine in. It has bench wall seats and high top style tables. The only thing today was the soap was out in the unisex bathroom that I went into (I let the young lady know & she received the information kindly) My chicken had some cold spots so as I'm sure the tender chicken "cold cut" pieces just needed some extra time on the heat. I didn't mention that to the staff. I'm pretty sure the chicken was just cool and not a raw type situation. So it wasn't that big of a deal. A little bit warmer and it would've been perfect. What I found adorable was some kids thought the bread was pizza. What a novice idea! I bet the bread would make a lovely individual mini pizza for the kiddos. The kid at heart in me would probably order that if something like that ever became a thing here. Chill dinning experience and this time I gobbled it all up. Sometimes I get a side soup too. Also, I mentioned to the Hubs that if it wasn't for an official Yelp event here (years ago) I wouldn't have even known about this exact place. We've been to the O'side one as well. That's a newer location. Lots of pick up/take out orders here. Check them out!

    Nell C.

    Great service and food! Lovely, clean environment in Encinitas! Great cookies and salad

    UC Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich...delicious!
    Charles H.

    Seriously- the perfect lunch place. First time ever here. Didn't realize it was a chain, because it didn't feel like one. Went with the Chicken Bahn Mi and side salad. Everything was super fresh and delicious, and the price was reasonable. The little red peppers in the sando have a kick! The side salad with the mandarins and feta was simple and perfect. A welcome break from fries. Super stoked to know there's a closer one in Mira Mesa.

    Tri tip Pastrami sandwich
    Lyn V.

    We were in the area and about to go to Cava since that is our favorite spot but decided to see what this place was about. So glad we do! Customer service was good and the food was delicious as well. I was fulfilled with my salmon bowl. I also had a bite of the tri tip pastrami sandwich, pretty good. The food did not disappoint

    Anderson D.

    Each time I have this cookie I'm eating the best cookie I've ever had. Review over Over Ove Ov E R

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    Tammy D.

    Good variety of menu. Counter help couldn't answer what kind of salmon, food was tasty but too much sauce for my liking. Love the bread

    Chimichurri Steak Sandwich
    Colin T.

    After a long days work of watching friends and spouse at tennis camp, what better way to refuel than healthy salad and a filling sando? The restaurant has a pleasant sit down style layout with more cushy seats on the far wall, but we weren't just looking for a place for its looks. Our cashier took our orders with lightning speed and we got our food in less than 10 minutes with 5 ppl ordering. Service to get seated was *chef's kiss*. Wife ordered the steak chimichurri sando and I got the keto salad with extra meat. HIT THE SPOT. After nearing food coma, we brought our plates back to its storage home for clean up near the exit, and went back home on our merry way. Would I come back here? You darn right I will. Let's go!!

    UC Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich... yum
    Peter I.

    Big fan of the food and service here. The bahn Mai sandwich has so many flavors and last night we both had the Santa Maria bbq chicken salad. Again so fresh and truly enough for two. The inside is always spotless and table service is great. Order up front and it's brought to you. Add a cookie if you dare as you'll want 10! Good spot. Going to try the bowls next!

    Cilantro chicken salad
    Krystal B.

    Decent salad. Ordered the cilantro chicken salad, minus the bean salsa. The cilantro vinaigrette is a more oily and sweet than I'd prefer, but pairs well with the salad. I also opened for the super greens to enhance the nutritional value since the other ingredients are fairly minimal. Just cheese, avocado, green mix and chicken. Perfect for a cleansing salad that's easy on the stomach. They accommodated my swaps, it was quickly prepared and packaged securely, service wise.

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    2 years ago

    Delicous food, friendly service, I highly reccomend it. Also, price is very reasonable.

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    This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch! Food is always so good and the staff are so friendly. I highly recommend!!!

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    Thank you Nadia! I am so happy that your service was quick and tasty!

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    The food is excellent and the staff here are so nice. They have the best mango tart here.

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    2 years ago

    Been coming here for years, the food is always superb. Great organic ingredients, friendly staff. Try the drinks and the desserts too!

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    2 years ago

    I tried the new pastrami tri-tip sandwich and it didn't disappoint, along with a cup of the tomato bisque it was just enough to fill me up.

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    Thank you Nona! We're so happy you found your new favorite!

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    Thank you, Annie! Maybe one day we will be in CO!

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    2 years ago

    One of my favorite lunch spots. Food is always good and comes quick. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

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    3 years ago

    Super yummy. I love chocolate chip cookies and turkey sandwiches . Service is very nice.

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    Ask the Community - Urbane Cafe

    When will the Carlsbad or Oceanside location open?

    Thank you for reaching out Nicole! We hope to open our Oceanside location at the end of this year!

    Went today and were told they closed at 3 by the employee signaling to us, but the sign said differently. We drove from Carlsbad based on the published hours. Is this new?

    I have been an Urbane Cafe follower for a bit over a year and although I didn't receive an email about it this year, I remember an email about holiday hours last year. UC management hosts a holiday party for their employees and I bet that was the… Read more

    Is this place dog friendly on the patio?

    Yes, there are a few tables outside and dogs are welcome!

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    3.9(35 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I had some time to kill between appointments and I had recently been to CPK so I knew I wanted to…read moregrab a snack there. I arrived about 4 o'clock. I think it was happy hour, and it was pretty quiet to start. Edgar the bartender greeted me. I sat at the bar and ordered a strawberry mango cooler, which doesn't contain alcohol. I also ordered chips and guacamole. The cooler was super sweet so I probably would order something else next time. The chips and guacamole were really good. The guacamole was super fresh and it had sliced jalapeños in it that you could easily pick out if you don't like spice, but I do like the spice and I enjoyed it a lot.. When I left, quite a few people had come in for happy hour and it was a fun, festive atmosphere. You can sit partially outside which is also nice! I'm so happy CPK is in my neighborhood. They quietly opened in November 2025, but I only just found out recently. I have enjoyed their salads a lot in the past (amongst other things) so I look forward to coming back for lunch or happy hour.

    The only thing consistent with this new location, is the inconsistency of both their service and…read morefood. It just isn't in the same league as their other more established locations. The inside is quite small with a limited number of tables, and their back service area seems to be quite cramped, and in a constant state of confusion and disarray. It's also nearly always quite chilly in the restaurant, to the point of being uncomfortable. We loved the Solana Beach location, but sadly, this is a pale replacement. We have been loyal CPK customers for many years, but not sure loyalty is going to be enough to keep us going back to this location.

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    California Pizza Kitchen - View from my table.

    View from my table.

    California Pizza Kitchen - Chips and guacamole

    Chips and guacamole

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    Herb & Sea - Half Grilled Peri Peri Chicken

    Herb & Sea

    4.0(842 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Located in one of my fave little beach towns, Herb and Sea in Encinitas was delicious! We were…read moreseated in a long table with ample room for our party of 7. Cocktails (well done), appetizers of spicy shrimp, oysters, and bread, then we shared a delish chicken, steak and salmon. The roasted carrots also, get them!! Interior aesthetic is beautiful and our server was very considerate and helpful!

    We ate here for dinner tonight and had such a wonderful time. Ordered:…read more 1) scallop aguachile - love the flavors and scallop was fresh! 2) half dozen oysters - so fresh and love the tangy sauces they provide 3) sourdough bread service - free but must ask for this 4) chocolate mousse pistachio pie for dessert 5) half baked red snapper - OMG, a must get and was surprised by the succulent texture! Delicious, might be the best snapper I've had in terms of how it's cooked 6) pork chop -- so good, husband loved this and sauce was great. He would recommend and no wonder it's always on the menu 7) spicy Baja shrimp - decent but nothing too extraordinary 8) margherita pizza - kids loved this 9) chorizo pepperoni pizza - kids loved this Food came out pretty quick. Service was attentive and friendly. It's also nice that this place is a Chase Sapphire Reserve Table Exclusive!

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    Herb & Sea - Dining room. Cozy and fitting for this coastal location. Loved the art on the walls here.

    Dining room. Cozy and fitting for this coastal location. Loved the art on the walls here.

    Herb & Sea - Blistered Green Beans

    Blistered Green Beans

    Herb & Sea - Everything, everywhere, all at once

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    Everything, everywhere, all at once

    The 3rd Corner - Chicken Alfredo and seafood risotto

    The 3rd Corner

    4.0(883 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    Going again tonight. Our good friend Linda holds her…read morebirthday dinner party at the OB location. The menue and wines are always reasonably priced and the Specials always enjoyable and pair perfectly with their wines. Can't wait, always a good time.

    It had been a while since my last dinner at 3rd Corner. The food is typically good but the service…read morewas spotty. Our dinner last night was perfect. Great food. Lots of wine. Excellent service. We were a party of 4. We started by ordering a very nice bottle of Chappellet wine. Our shared starter was the hummus plate which was the right amount for 4 persons. For our main courses; two of us had the special lamb shank offering, my wife ordered the scallops, and my colleague ordered the chapeno. It had been a while since my last dinner at 3rd Corner. The food is typically good but the service was spotty. Our dinner last night was perfect. Great food. Lots of wine. Excellent service. We were a party of 4. We started by ordering a very nice bottle of Chappellet wine. Our shared starter was the hummus plate which was the right amount for 4 persons. For our main courses; two of us had the special lamb shank offering, my wife ordered the scallops, and my colleague ordered the Cioppino. Everyone was pleased with their selections. The lamb shank was outstanding. A large portion and very nicely seasoned. I also tried the scallops which were excellent and, of course, a much lighter meal than the lamb. Overall, an wonderful evening.

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    The 3rd Corner - Garlic fries

    Garlic fries

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    Biergarden Encinitas - Short rib sandwich with truffle fries & chorizo mussels

    Biergarden Encinitas

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Came here with a friend on Easter Sunday around 9:30 PM and had a great experience overall. It was…read morepretty mellow for a holiday night with just a handful of people there with plenty of seating both inside, outside, and at the bar. We ended up grabbing seats at the bar, which was a great choice. We ordered the: *Fig Burger with Brussels Sprouts: the Brussels sprouts were phenomenal. They had what tasted like pecans, some kind of glaze, and cheese... seriously so good. The Fig Burger itself was just as impressive with such a unique combo and absolutely delicious. *Steak Sandwich with Onion Rings: this was also a standout. Perfectly cooked, super flavorful, and came with a great dipping sauce that really tied it all together. The onion rings were crispy and on point too. First off, I love that they offer a variety of sides (sweet potato fries, truffle fries, mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, etc.), though most come with a small upcharge. We had a few drinks and even grabbed a bottle of wine from the bar to take back to our Airbnb, which was a nice bonus. The vibe was relaxed with TVs playing highlights from a basketball game, and the bartender/server was awesome. Parking was easy with free street parking, though that might've been because it was late and a holiday. Only heads up: definitely call ahead about kitchen and closing times, especially on holidays. Online said they close at midnight, but they were actually closing at 11 PM. We were told over the phone the kitchen closed at 9:45 PM, but when we arrived at 9:30 PM, it had just switched to last call. Thankfully, they were kind enough to still get our order in. Overall, phenomenal food, great service, and a solid spot worth checking out. Would definitely come back.

    My friend and I were doing a mini food crawl through downtown Encinitas and decided to stop by here…read morefor a quick snack and drink. I guess you could call it a bit of a girl dinner (or snack) - aperol spritz + onion rings. The vibes were great, especially the back patio area. The service was also pretty solid and we didn't feel like anyone was rushing us out, despite just ordering nibbles. Great spot overall!

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    Biergarden Encinitas - Cardiff Crack Steak Sandwich was delicious.

    Cardiff Crack Steak Sandwich was delicious.

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