Urban Gourmet Food & Market

I tied the Hawthorne and Im not impressed with the precooked bacon on it that’s hard as a rock and a waitress that tells me…“that’s the way it is” I will never come back here again… these people need to lighten up a bit

So good! Excellent sandwiches. Topped with lots of fresh vegetables. I think the only bread I’ve tried is their squaw bread and wraps, maybe some whole grain bread but they were all really great. Their sides really stand out. I love love love the kale salad.
I’ve also gotten coffee here before which was excellent. Overall everything is really of great quality, this shop is doing a great job and I hope they stay around for a long time.
Oh, I almost forgot about the smoothies! The dog park dazzle is rad, I think that’s the only one I’ve gotten because it was so good I would go there when I craved it. Unfortunately I stopped eating bread/​sugar so I don’t get to go there as much, but it’s very good and reasonably priced.

This place is literally a half mile walk through the canyon from my house. The idea was to go here and get food, with coffee and then walk back home. The store is really cute inside and they have some nice areas to sit and enjoy coffee and a sando. It does get a little wild in there and noisy when people allow their two year olds to run unsupervised down the aisles, I almost got knocked on my keister by one of them when I walked into the shop.
However, I really wish that I could try the coffee, the fresh homemade hummus or some of their baked goods that they have on display. I have officially walked out of this place four times now empty handed and frustrated with the lack of customer service. I am past 40 years old and I am a lot more patient than my younger counterparts but when I stand in a long line to make a simple transaction for over 30 minutes… I walk out. I don’t have an issue with the various employees, they seem friendly to the customers that get have them wait on them but man talk about glacially slow backed up service. They need more than one employee behind the counter.
I don’t have much else to say except after losing 30 minutes of my life standing in line for one item time I will never get back… I hiked over to Grant’s Marketplace where there were a lot more customers in line but they have two registers and two people making sandwiches. What the hell, my fat can needed to burn off some extra calories and it is a very nice walk.
Four strikes you are out at least I gave them enough chances.
… this review sounds like a «first world problem»… :D

Went back and tried the Balboa sandwich. OMG! So good, it’s my new obsession, along with the Tee Off smoothie. Delicious! Tried the carrot ginger soup, tasted like carrot soup, very raw and earthy. A little too Earthy for my taste lol but alright. Try the Balboa with Sun dried tomatoes instead of regular. Orgy in my mouth! Love it :)

Fabulous smoothie for a great price! And good curried zucchini soup. This place has a small variety of grocery items but the real reason to go is probably for a sandwich, coffee or smoothie. They also have juiced fruits and veggies which is great. Love having something so yummy and affordable in South Park!

Urban Gourmet is getting four stars because it has gluten-​free/​dairy-​free/​soy-​free food that I can eat, that tastes good and it’s close enough to walk to. The gluten-​free bread is small but it appears to be the same or at least similar to the GF bread used by Whole Foods. Only Urban Gourmet is in my neighborhood. So based on that alone, I’m seeing stars and so are they.
While I am surprised by the snacks they sell on shelves, the deli case had a fabulous locally made faux «cheese cake» that made me happy. As did the sandwich. Especially since it was the first sandwich I’ve had in months.
Did I mention I can walk there? I’m totally a fan.

This place is great! I go in for the smoothies at least 3 times a week to start my day on my way to work. Even at 7 am, I greeted with outstanding service and a kickass organic smoothie.
Recently, I’ve stopped in on the weekends to try a sandwich or two and I was also very impressed. The breakfast sandwiches ain’t too shabby either.
All-​in-​all, good food and great service at the Urban Gourmet Food Market. What more could you want?

This place is very cozy and convenient. There is always parking and the people are very friendly… unfortunately they are also understocked. Every time I find something there I like. they run out and do not stock anymore. I am told come back the next day… so I do and they still never have what i am looking for in stock. I went in for a smoothie and they didnt have an ingredient to make it, I went in another time for a gluten free sandwich but they were out of gluten free bread… I bought some roasted artichokes and they were delicious. but when I went back they were out… I would check in periodically but they would still not have things in stock… I really hope they do well. it is a cozy place and the people are nice and the deli food is good. as long as they have everything in stock…

Been a few times and was really impressed with the sandwiches when they are not busy. Quality and service seem to suffer when they are busy. Curry chicken, caprese panini, and turkey /​bacon /​pear /​cranberry were awesome. Will definitely return.

FOOD YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT.
Great customer service. Amanda the manager or owner I think, greeted me and offered help and advice. She suggested some great gluten free products that I am enjoying at home. I then purchased some juice and a sandwich to enjoy outside on a sunny day– BONUS! Both were fresh and tasted delish. I had the Urban Gourmet, very good! Hang-​over remedy juice — excellent even with no hangover.
Great place for family, or just to sit read a book and enjoy some fresh juice and good people. I WILL BE BACK.

I LOVE this place!!! I often come twice a day! Once for a sandwich and again for a smoothie, my favorite being the ginseng!!! Full of goodness and the perfect afternoon or morning pick me up! The service has always been fantastic and I love seeing Amanda’s beautiful smile and kind words when I walk in!!!
All sandwiches and smoothies are delicious! I highly recommend stopping in for your next lunch or to just treat yourself to something delicious and good for you!!!

Went back in to give Urban Gourmet another try… I picked up one of the tasty looking coffee cakes I had eyeballed on my first visit. The coffee cake ended up being just OK, kinda had a weird aftertaste, didn’t come close to the likes of the Pannikin or Influx Café.
But, on a positive note, the guy behind the counter was super nice! Nice enough to make me want to go in again to give them a 3^rd at-​bat.

I REALLY wanted to love this place. I’ve tried it 4 times now and have been let down each time! The location is great as I could walk to it AND I work in the neighborhood but I have been let down and will continue to eat at Grants.
Issues:
VISIT #1 and #2 — I had ordered gluten free bread two times and it has been stale and literally disintegrated when I picked it up. Not to mention, the gluten free bread they have chosen to use is so small it does not even make a comparable sized sandwich to the other traditional ones they offer.
VISIT #3– Ordered a gluten free cheese panini. Wow. Not wow in a good way. It was so small it was gone in a couple bites! There was nothing interesting about it and for $ 5-​$ 6 it should be even slightly amazing. They sent it along with a potato salad that tasted like par-​blanched potatoes (hard) drizzled in oil. NO FLAVOR. Someone from my office had ordered for me and picked it up and apparently the girl who was ringing her up even commented that the sandwich was so small…(«Are you sure you want that?» she asks)
VISIT #4– (probably my last)
So I decide to go with a traditional sandwich to see if its the gluten thing that is the problem… NOPE. Turkey sandwich was a decent size finally BUT how does one spread avocado on a sandwich when the avocado is black? I’m not exaggerating. The avocado on the sandwich was BLACK.
Like I said, I REALLY wanted to like this place and have it succeed in the hood. Sure beats a video shop!
The employees are nice but very uninformed. They know very littel about what they serve or make and the lack of attention to detail or customer service is astounding. It is one thing to own a business but a completely different thing to RUN a business.
I know you’re new… there are things to work on but after 4 visits my heart and wallet are broken. Perhaps I’ll see down the line if they’ve grown up.

Love the concept, menu, and location, but I think they are working out some kinks.
Food: Good
Service: Okay, order messed up
Location: Great (off 30^th st, plenty of street parking)
Value: Good
I met a couple friends here for lunch today and although I showed up 20 minutes after they had, they hadn’t started eating yet! Both of their sandwiches were made incorrectly the first time and one was made incorrectly the second time.
I loved the selction of coffee drinks, smoothies, sandwiches, and ready to eat options. (salads, fruit, etc) I was too hungry to browse around the store much. I ordered the Urban Groumet sandwich (turkey, swiss, bacon, lettuce, sliced pear, cranberry, mayo) w/​o the cheese and mayo, picked up an asian slaw from the fridge, and also had a Naked coconut juice.
The slaw was marked Vegan/​Gluten free as were several other items. I dont have any dietary restrictions (I just don’t like cheese or mayo) so this was nice for those who need these restrictions, but not so important to me.
My sandwich came out after a few minutes but as soon as I unwrapped it I saw mayo. :o (Cheese I can peel off, mayo I can’t. My sandwich was remade promptly and they gave me the other sandwich to have anyways which was nice… .but I think if you are going to go out of your way to produce food for people with food restrictions (such as vegans and celiacs), you really need to make sure you take into consideration order alterations. I said no cheese or mayo becuase I dont like them. but what if I was allergic? I think the world hates cheese haters.
Anyways, I’d totally come here again and give the place another chance since I love supporting local businesses.

Great Smoothies… If you love chocolate then you’ve got to try the South Park Dark or the South Park Joy. Best chocolate smoothies I’ve ever had. I tried the Protein Acai the other day and it was very flavorful with the bananas, honey and acai. Very smooth, rich, quenching, and the color of the smoothie was a deep rich purple. As I was getting it the other customers noticed how great it looked and then ordered one. I’m going to work my way through the smoothie menu. The staff has always been super friendly and helpful. It’s a GREAT addition to the neighborhood.

One star because the chips we purchased were crunchy and tasty.

Urban Gourmet carried a special armoa — a mixture of coffee, sandwiches, and healthy food. I would be lying if I said it didn’t make me hungry!
Great selection of gluten-​free food that actually tastes great!
Also, I had one of the smoothies… can’t remember which, but it was excellent.
We appreciated the discount for the gluten-​free sandwich as well. Great place — we’ll be back!

A great variety of healthy foods at reasonable prices. The menu has a great selection of meals that can satisfy even the most discriminating of palates.
Be sure to check out their full espresso bar and great tasting coffee.
If you are looking for a great place for healthy and delicious food. They also have many vegetarian options which makes this place a great option for anyone!

The balboa sandwich was really good! Also stoked they have wheat grass shots and kombucha. A lot of really great things for people who are trying to stay healthy. South park needed this place! Everything is super nice inside. :-)

This is based on their soft-​open today. If their soft open is any indication to how this place will be when it is all set up… it is gonna rock!
What do they have?
Deli, with many choices and gluten free bread available
Smoothies
Espresso bar
Cold beverage cooler
Gourmet and gluten free dry foods
Vitamin and supplements
Gluten free pastries from Bake My Day
I have Celiac disease, so finding a place that makes gluten free sandwiches is really exciting. The owner also has Celiac, so I really trust the food to be safe and not have to get nervous before eating. It is a huge relief!
What we tried:
Turkey/​munster/​avocado sandwich on gluten free bread. AWESOME. Best GF sandwich I’ve had. I’m excited to try the other ones. I usually can’t eat deli meats/​cheese because it is cut on shared equipment, but all the meat and cheese is by Dietz & Watson which is all gluten free. ALSO, they charge LESS for GF sandwiches. BOOYA! (Sandwiches are very fairly priced, expect $ 5 – 7 depending)
San Diego Sunrise smoothie — Simple and delicious combo of apple juice, banana, and pear. (Smoothies were around $ 3.50-$ 4.50 I think)
Bake My Day products — I’m a huge fan of this bakery. They don’t have a storefront, but I try to catch them at the farmer’s market in flower hill. I’m super excited that I can find their stuff at Urban Gourmet any time! If you haven’t tried them out… do it! Cake pops, scones, cookies, peanut butter chocolate brownies! I love all their products
Americano — I’m not afraid to say I’m a coffee snob. I’m pretty picky. The americano here was smooth and balanced. Great complement to my peanut butter chocolate brownie.
I’m excited to see their growth. They have great products and a great idea. I look forward to future visits!