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    Urbane Cafe

    4.4 (160 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Gluten Free Focaccia
    Kali F.

    Great fast casual spot with many healthy options! The Salmon Bowl is my favorite but I've also had the Protein Bowl which was good too! They have gluten free focaccia you can add on the side of your bowl or use for a sandwich. It's not my favorite to eat on its own with the bowl, but I think it would make a really good sandwich bread. I typically stop here after doing a bit of shopping in the plaza so by the time I arrive I'm HANGRY! But the team is always so kind and helpful and the food comes out fast that I instantly forget my bad mood. I'll continue to be a regular here!

    Keto Cobb salad w/chicken
    Lu L.

    1rst time to Urbane Cafe in Oceanside. Came after reading the good Yelp reviews. Also, appreciate that the manager follows up on the reviews They offer a nice menu of salads,bowls & sandwiches. Had the Keto Cobb Salad & added chicken which was tasty. Nice warm focaccia bread on the side. My friend had the So Cal sandwich. She thought it was too much bread. The chocolate chip cookie afterwards was really yummy & not to be missed Inside & outside dining. In a strip mall off of Vista Way & Jefferson. Plenty of parking in the lot. Order at the counter & take a seat. Metal chairs not the greatest. Otherwise a solid lunch

    High Protein Bowl and Salmon Bowl
    Sherry B.

    Really good! We got the high protein bowl (has 40g of proteins per advertisement) and the salmon bowl. Both were good! The protein ball has chicken slices which weren't dry at all. And the kale sauce is very light and delicious as well. All the ingredients were fresh. A great place for healthy options and it didn't feel heavy at all afterwards.

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    Derek W.

    The food itself was 5 stars, but with a multitude of shortcomings elsewhere, there's no way I can give this review more than 4 stars despite the overall rating indicating so. I was heading out of town for the holidays, and I wanted to stop by this Urbane Cafe since I had been to three other locations, one also in San Diego County, that have all opened this past year. This location in Oceanside is a little older, opening about a couple of years ago. This Urbane Cafe is just east of Pacific Coast Plaza close to where the 5 and 78 freeways meet, but closer to the even numbered freeway. Take the Jefferson exit and head north, but make sure you turn left immediately afterwards! I missed that left turn the first time, so I had to make my way around. I came on Christmas Eve for lunch, and there was plenty of parking in front even though the lot is nowhere near as spacious as Pacific Coast Plaza. After parking my car, I made my order in the app. So far, my first entree at any Urbane Cafe location I patronize has been a salmon entree, either a bowl or a salad. I was searching for the Salmon Salad on the menu, but couldn't find it anymore! I believe it was recently removed from the menu, but luckily, they still offered the Salmon Bowl, which is now the only salmon entree on their menu. While I was placing my order of the Salmon Bowl, I noticed that the BBQ Tri Tip and Chimichurri Steak sandwiches were not available at this time; the reason wasn't clear, but I'm thinking it's because they didn't have sufficient ingredients to make these sandwiches anymore. Suddenly, the dynamics of their menu make me wonder if Urbane Cafe will no longer offer salmon at all sometime in the near future?! Hopefully not! The app estimated a 15-minute wait for the Salmon Bowl, but I came in a few minutes after I placed my order. The number above their front door didn't match the address number, so I asked an employee at the pickup counter to confirm this was the correct location. It was, and not only that, he noticed that my order was close to being done. This was about 10 minutes before my scheduled pickup time, so I was pleasantly surprised at how quick they were at preparing my order! I had just enough time to use the restroom before my order was ready, but unfortunately, the first red flag that was raised was the lack of toilet paper in the restroom! I had to use a paper towel instead and let that employee know when he handed me my order. To put this into context, there were only one or two other customers inside, nowhere near as busy as the San Marcos location when I went about four months prior. This was only just the onset of the overall lack of service, normally a strength of Urbane Cafe, but unfortunately a pain point at this location. Luckily, the Salmon Bowl was very delicious and fresh, which saves this review from being 3 stars out of 5. In fact, I'd say this was the best Salmon Bowl I had compared to the Long Beach (Exchange) and San Marcos locations. All the ingredients worked well together, even the sweet potatoes, which I'm normally not a fan of, but this location proved me wrong this time! There was a decent amount of sauce in my Salmon Bowl, and I could have used a little more. This is where things got a little aggravating because at the rear counter, they only had lids, but no cups for their hot sauces. Quite the misnomer of the name "urbane" to omit cups for their sauces! I thought about letting an employee know, but the employees there were more focused on themselves rather than the customers. I don't know what was going on at the time, but they were also careless enough to leave a weekly memo on one of their four tables inside! For a good amount of time, I was the only customer inside enjoying my meal, yet the employees were still focused on their own to-do lists, so they weren't consistent at welcoming customers who came in. None of them even checked on me, which was quite a surprise as I thought I would have kept them company on a day when they'd be off work at 3 PM. They have an outdoor patio outside, and it has more than twice as many tables as inside! However, since it was wet outside, nobody would have eaten there anyways. I got lucky there were a couple open tables for me to eat at, and that doesn't even include the table that had their weekly memo on it! Anyways, like I said, if the food wasn't as good, I would have given 3 stars out of 5 instead of 4. The focaccia bread wasn't bad, but also not as flavorful compared to the other ones I've had before. Not having cups for the hot sauces was a missed opportunity here because I could have used some for that focaccia bread! I also got a chocolate chip cookie, which was fortunately free thanks to a promo that was only valid for the Oceanside, Encinitas, and San Marcos locations up until New Years Eve. Urbane Cafe's chocolate chip cookies are must haves; however, this one, while larger, wasn't as flavorful and could have been baked a little longer.

    Marcus F.

    A very good casual option that checks most boxes. i think their bowls are their best options, then their salads, then sandwiches in that order. Salads tend to be too big to eat in one sitting.. - pricing was reasonable for the quality. - unique fountain drink options and lemonades.

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    Abigail P.

    Parking is easy, in a good part of town, quick service, and friendly enough costumer service. I got the cafe salad, goat cheese, avocado, pears, walnuts, and chicken, and a drink for $17 The food was done fast, and It was good. The ingredients should of worked together, because they were fresh, and the balsamic it came with was good. I was told by a friend that their sandwiches are better, but I didn't love the salad at all. It was very bland and sad. Not enough goat cheese and the balsamic needed some sort of sweetness besides the pears to make it better. It was just so bland, the chicken was just boiled breast, no seasonings. Even though I didn't even finish the salad, I don't think they deserve 3 stars because it was edible just not flavorful at all so I'm giving 4, I probably ordered the wrong thing I guess

    Sarah S.

    Bummed! My husband recently tried Urbane Cafe for his first time (solo) and said it was really good so I was looking forward to not having to cook tonight and trying it for myself. I ordered two of the Keto Cobb salads with no modifications or anything fancy. Upon pick up, the staff informed my husband that they ran out of eggs and only had enough egg for one salad. He said that they were apologetic and offered a different protein, however no refund was offered (nor did my husband ask). I was disappointed that the store didn't contact me to let me know they ran out of egg ahead of time, at which point I probably would've chosen a different meal altogether. Also, the focaccia bread that is meant to come with the salads was not included in the bag. The blue cheese dressing was watery with little crumbles of blue cheese at the bottom - it tasted fine but the consistency was off-putting. While the price point for the salads is pretty good for today's dining market, there was so much missing and lacking from our meals I definitely won't be racing to return.

    Burning bread as the employees ignored the counter and oven.
    Christine S.

    Been here a number of times with a great experience. However, this time, I stood at the counter for several minutes waiting to order. No acknowledgement. There were 3 employees in the store, 2 behind the counter and 1 bussing tables. And only 3 tables of customers in the entire store. I watched the focaccia bread in the oven as it was burning from lack of attention. I even called out and said hey your bread is burning and the guy behind the counter didn't seem to care. When I finally got his attention, he dumped two loaves into the trash and then came to take my order. Clearly the employees at this location need training on priorities.

    Dani S.

    Delicious healthy food! We were looking for a place for a healthy lunch and found this place on Yelp. And what a great place. The place was very clean, service was nice fast and efficient. We got 2 salad/bowls to share and the ingredients were very fresh and flavors very delicious. And the best part: feeling good after eating. Love this place! Highly recommend.

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    Well priced food and friendly, fast service at the counter. Everything we've tried has been great, and our kids love it too!

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    3 days ago

    The food was delicious and everyone was so welcoming! Shoutout to Abby especially! 10/10 experience.

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    Abby and the staff was fantastic! Quick and tasty for the hungry kiddos after some hoops!

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    Always excellent customer service. Food is reliably good and cravable. Outside area is pet friendly as well .

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    Thank you for being our guest Dani S.! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Love this place! Food is amazing and the service is awesome! The keto Cobb is my favorite item in the menu!

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    Great service by the new GM: Joe Bilotta! The salmon bowl was delicious and the restaurant was very clean.

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    PB Poke House Oceanside - Spicy Ahi Signature Bowl

    PB Poke House Oceanside

    4.8(155 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Food here is phenomenal. Everything is super fresh and there are plenty of options for…read morecustomization, which is great. Staff is super friendly and helpful...on the day I was there, it was fairly crowded (which is generally a good sign, in my opinion) and I had to wait an extra few minutes because the staff was working on orders - not a problem for me. But, they acknowledged me and apologized for the delay, which I told them was no worries at all. Kind and appreciated gesture. Nice decor and comfortable space where I would definitely sit and eat - but so happened to take my order to go. It was well packed and organized. Definitely would go back and highly recommend! Stoked they're close by/local!

    Brrra! This da kine poke! Full of flavor, a majestic connoisseur of fine seafood. Just walking by…read moredowntown oceanside when I saw PB Poke. Crew is real cool. Give out military discount. So don't forget to tip!!! So if you're headed to Hawaii to get station over there, I definitely recommend this place to give you a taste of what it is to be on the island. Get a sense of the Kama'aina' legacy. We got the spicy garlic and the Ahi tuna both did not upset. The sticky rice made great and greens are fresh. No fishy taste. Fish felt like it came straight out of the ocean. Reminds me of my good old days when I used to live by the Punchbowl, or would like to drive by the outskirts of Oahu to the country and just cruse the island and set camp to see the sunset. Come support local as I see the shop is here to stay for eva! Shootz! Kolohe Boy

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    Rosewood Kitchen - FRIED GYOZA

    Rosewood Kitchen

    4.3(555 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I live in downtown Oceanside, where many restaurants exist. In the eight years that I've lived here…read more, I've eaten at many of them at least once. I always wondered about Rosewood, but haven't tried it because it is Japanese which I know nothing about. Yesterday I had to try it. Maren, my server, reviewed the menu and suggested Shio Tonkotsu, a popular Ramen dish. I chose chicken over pork and was overjoyed by my choice. The chicken was so delicious as was the Ramen and the broth. Rosewood is a new adventure for me and I have to try their other dishes. I'll let you know what I think because Rosewood is going to get another visit. I forgot to mention their outside patio is a fun place to enjoy a meal.

    We were trying to find a place that was a midway point between Temecula and San Diego to meet up…read morewith a friend. We settled on Oceanside in hopes of finding good food, as our weekend (end of Feb) had been full of a poor results. This place came up as very well rated on Yelp, as my friend and I searched for places to eat. It was a Saturday night with great weather. The red flag I should have read into was that the lone guy working that night was a one man show. He was doing it all in the front of the house. I tried to get us a table to sit outdoors but he just couldn't get to the table to clean it. After about 20 minutes he finally came and just moved all the bowls to the empty table next to it and wiped it down. When my friends finally arrived we all sat down to sticky menus that had NO descriptions. What you see on the website is exactly what they have on the menu. We had to wait to ask the server/host what each menu item meant. It took a while to get our food from when we ordered. Thank goodness for good company, I didn't clock it. The food options were limited and keep in mind for those who have children, most of the options come with a spicy kick, you'll have to explicitly tell them "no spicy"! There was a party who had been sitting for a while before we got there and a kiddo took a bite of pizza and was crying, screaming from it being so spicy. With my ramen the portions are tiny for what you pay, with 1 piece of meat, not enough noodles. Flavor wise it was spicy and bland. We ordered a couple appetizers which were not very good. The edamame was overly salty and soaked in soy sauce and the karaage was probably the only good thing and that was a little overfried. No one in our party finished our food or took any of the leftovers home. Save yourself the trip, not worth trying the "unique foods".

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    Rosewood Kitchen - Matcha ice cream and strawberry-filled churros. Absolutely delicious all around and the good part of the meal.

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    Matcha ice cream and strawberry-filled churros. Absolutely delicious all around and the good part of the meal.

    The Plot - One of the dishes I just can't remember what it's called!

    The Plot

    4.7(720 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Make no mistake, they have resolutely not lost the plot here. For that matter, they've expanded…read moreupon it. The Plot stakes their claim on being vegetable-forward garden-to-table cuisine, harvesting as much if their ingredients from their own land behind the restaurant and the rest from local growers. The difference is quality is clear and striking, as is the undeniable finesse in which it's dispatched. Each plate I witnessed emerging from the kitchen seemed even more beautiful than the last. Those compositions are as thoughtfully created as the layers of flavor they contain. Never before would I have though to pair peaches with dill on top of French toast, but somehow, they pull it off. I've also never have battered and fried French toast, with resoundingly crispy edges encasing a custardy center within, and now I fear I may have a hard time going back to the typical pan-sear. And the bread itself. Oh, the bread! Across the board, some of the best bread I've had all year. If I had my wits about me I would have asked to buy a loaf, but by the time I finished eating I was clearly food-drunk. I got the shakshuka and the thick triangles of toasted and salted focaccia absolutely stole the show. Their vegan poached egg was delightful, creatively utilizing yellow bell pepper to fashion the yolk, but like I said: the bread. I cannot stop thinking about the bread.

    What a cool concept!!! Literally farm to table... well, farm parking lot to table. But still,…read morealmost everything you'll have in your plate is from there on site in organic garden beds and massive planters (anything not grown there is bought from local organic farms). Fresh veggies and herbs are artfully blended to make these delicious and nutritious meals. We shared a few plates, the panko-crusted eggplant with smoky baba ganoush was amazing! The Caesar salad seemed like it could be basic, uh, nope. The "fried chicken" (soy) with the zesty lemony dressing was bright and made my tastebuds do a little happy dance! The French toast, oh-em-gee-willakers! Yes. A thousand times yes. What nice is it's real vegan food, but weird meat or egg substitutions that have weird additives and ingredients. No junk fillers, just veggies, legumes and plants. Server was so sweet, chatting us up on the concept and staff, chefs, etc. It's like the Trader Joe's of vegan restaurants.

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    allmine

    allmine

    4.4(434 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    Vegan friendly
    Locally sourced ingredients

    This is a nice little restaurant. The staff (Emillie) was friendly and willing to help with…read moresuggestions. We ordered the burrata and lasagna and were not disappointed. The lasagna was probably the best I have ever eaten. It had home made noodles, loads of cheese, red sauce, ham, and topped with cream sauce. My mouth is watering again just writing this review. The burrata was delicious too. It came with a small arugula salad, pesto sauce and a nice sized pice of rosemary bread. I wish I had more room to try their fresh made dessert cannoli's.

    Stopped in here by recommendation from a co-worker. Nothing…read morei love more than expecting nothing and walking out happy you found a new spot. Walked into a busy, hot and crowded room that smelt like absolute dough heaven. I've been trying my best to cut out gluten and cheese from my diet and saw online that they had vegan pizza! To my surprise they had a whole vegan menu...amazing. I also ordered one of their many non-alcoholic options- a Riesling wine, really hit the spot. I had a lovely server who took the time out of very busy wave (not to mention only 2 people on the floor) to describe the whole menu to me, he was very kind and attentive. The pizza shown in the picture is a vegan BBQ smoke show, with their authentic Italian flour dough- although not gluten free (I'm not a fan of cauliflower dough) i left not feeling 'sick' or bloated. I was beyond happy that the pizza wasn't lacking in flavor or looks, very well done. If i could have devoured my pizza in one sitting i would have, but i had to bring it home. The space was hot and muggy but sometimes that's where a lotttt of magic happens! First impression was a hit, will definitely be back to test it out again!

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