Urban pL8

Terrible food, terrible service. I ordered an angus burger, when it arrived it was very greasy, so greasy I couldn’t possibly have eaten it even if I had the stomach. I picked it up and it literally poured grease on the plate. I had to go to the bar to get anything done about it because the server never came back. I go back to my table after being assured it would be dealt with. I assumed they would make another and bring it to me. Instead the manager comes to my table with the burger I returned and acted as if it wasn’t her problem and the issue wasn’t their fault and had a huge attitude about it. I had to make a huge fuss with her and order something different. Very very frustrating. I will not go back.

I can’t believe that this place is closed! The food was phenomenal. I must admit, the service was poor, at times, but the food made up for it. Everytime I went to the location on the week and the weekend, the place was busy. They cater to everyone’s needs gluten free, paleo, low-​carb, etc.
What a loss!

My boss chose this restaurant for a work lunch specifically for me. Sadly, I did not have a great experience.
Service took forever. We literally had to get up from our table and check with the waitress *twice* to make sure she didn’t lose our order. We are not rude people– I would never normally bug a server (I even hate asking for a condiment) — but it seriously took that long.
Everyone at the table thought their food was just OK. I had the nut burger, which was good but a little plain. I’ve had better veggie burgers. My boss was a fan of the falafel, but our coworker did not like the chicken pesto (she said she couldn’t taste the pesto).
Maybe this was just an off-​day, but the service alone makes me not want to return.

Everything was so yummy! Didnt like the peanut butter pancakes though!

The last few times we have come to urban plate service was honestly not be desired… however they so made up for it when it was bought to there attention.. after meeting the new but old executive chef and owner Amy (married this thing. lol) .oh how can I forget jessica (mimosa lady) at the bar the best oh and my fav guyAvery *mr does everything… You can’t stop us from coming to this place they are back on top of service and the food is still quality. .
Thanks Urban Plate…
See you Sundat

Had brunch for the first time here around 1pm on a Saturday. Restaurant seemed busy but manageable, however our food took a little longer than expected to arrive to the table. Food was decent but didn’t wow me, my scramble was a little under cooked for my preference. Other tables sat unbussed for the duration of our meal and that is always a turnoff. I guess Saturdays boast bottomless mimosas and the table behind us was taking full advantage of the special — in other words, it gets loud inside.
I’ll give them another chance for lunch on a weekday when the crowd is less obnoxious and the service is maybe a little tighter.

Everyone who knows me knows that I believe an unfortunate experience, when handled well, can turn an occasional visitor into a loyal customer. Today, I visited one of my occasional brunch spots for bottomless mimosas and delicious breakfast foods. I was greeted warmly and spent some time waiting for my friend, during which several people checked on me to be sure I didn’t need help.
When we were finally ready to be seated, we ordered pretty quickly. It didn’t take long to see that something was awry. I’m still not sure exactly what was happening, but there was some hold-​up in the kitchen that was preventing timely turnaround in the orders.
I can see how this could seem like a bad story, but when I say these folks did everything they possibly could do to make our wait less impactful, I mean it — from the bottom of my heart. The servers refreshed our drinks and gave us updates as they could. They brought us mimosas (which we hadn’t ordered), brought us food to tide us over (eggs in avocado — SO good! And those sweet potatoes? Amazing!), were apologetic, and they cranked up the Prince classics, all of which was enough for me.
My food was delicious (Greek omelette bursting with kalamata olives and just the right amount of feta), when it arrived, and everyone was very apologetic about the wait.
I’ve never experienced anything like this — the wait, at this particular place, or the hard work to make the wait the best it could possibly be. They won my affection, hands down. I’m going back next time I’m in town on a Sunday, and I fully anticipate great food and service.
Good job, Urban Pl8!

Paleo-​gluten free-​and tastes like it’s made with everything that is bad for you.
Really great menu. Outdoor and indoor seating. Wine. Also does a delivery food service with healthy paleo and gluten free meals!
Crab cakes and mixed veggies was my dinner. DELICIOUS. Crab cakes were perfect. Crispy. Tasty. And healthy. Came with zucchini and a side alas with raisins. They also have burgers, sandwhiches, salads and hummus.
I can’t wait to go back b

Just left brunch with some friends. It was a large group and Urban Pl8 was accommodating and we got the long picnic table.
I ordered the classic (2 eggs, chicken sausage, bacon, sweet potatoes) and oatmeal pancakes.
The best thing about my meal was probably the eggs which I had scrambled hard. The chicken sausage was good too, the pancakes were less than impressive, they’re kind of bland. My food was only warm, not hot, so maybe that’s why the sweet potatoes weren’t particularly special either.
Of course got bottomless mimosas and for $ 15 I got about 3.5 drinks so it was worth it.
Only one fan on the patio was on, so we had a slight breeze but not what we could have had if both were on.

What a fantastic day to chill on the patio with a GREAT friend. Bottomless mimosas ($ 15 per person)…need I say more. Our server Michelle was very plesant, attentive & honest. We ordered the paleo breakfast hash ($ 11.25) & chicken sausage/​egg breakfast sandwich ($ 9) our meals were SO good and guiltless. Bottomless truly means BOTTOMLESS! You really get what you pay for and your body thanks you!
The interior is hippy & chic with classic tunes to satisfy. You’ll surely dance as you eat.
Keep on mind that cash is no longer accepted.
Happy eats!

It’s a shame that place takes me around 25 minutes to drive too. It caters to vegetarians and those on the paleo movement as well! Anyone can eat here and not feel bad about it later. There are gluten free options as well.
Kale chips were fresh and crispy and were enjoyed while waiting 30 minutes for our food to arrive. We opted for patio seating and they do allow dogs which is fine too! The server was kind but the cook was slow. The stir-​fry brown rice and veggies was delicious. I added skirt steak on top. Steak was overly chewy especially for a medium sear. It had good flavor so I kept it. The chocolate layer cake was moist and surprisingly delectable.
It’s so refreshing to eat farm to table food that feeds the soul.

Poor overall experience. Took my wife, sis and 4yo daughter for Sunday brunch. We had read about the «paleo» dishes and were excited to try them. It was super crowded when we got there around noon. I get that when a place is crowded that you’ll have to wait. All I ask is to be given some clear expectations. Saying «I will be back shortly» is not setting an appropriate expectation, when in reality it will take 20min to get some tea and a bottled beer, and 30min just to order brunch.
The food arrived wrong; all wrong. Real eggs instead of the egg beaters we ordered, chicken sausage instead of the kale chips. My burger and sweet potato fries were COLD. My daughter’s bacon was undercooked. The «roasted» sweet potatoes were in some sort of wet sweet sauce; ugh. The kale (after it arrived) was dreadful. My wife did enjoy her omelette after it was re-​made (an additional 20min after we all got our food). And my daughter seemed to enjoy her undercooked, chewy wet bacon.
Our server was nice enough and very personable, but we never got an apology about the mistakes, the food quality, or the wait times. There were a few people around us who were equally upset about the wait times just to PLACE an order or get some drinks. Also, as a sidenote, the «roasted» sweet potatoes were uneaten by my daughter, my wife, and several other patrons in the restaurant. And yet, they come with EVERYTHING! They taste like something out of a can, although I could plainly see their food prep area and the people busily slicing fresh sweet potatoes! Urban pL8, something is wrong with your recipe!!!
I want to support this place because it’s on Huff Rd and I want West Midtown to continue growing. I hope someone at Urban pL8 reads this and takes the critique seriously and improves the experience. I am always willing to give a place a second chance.
Oh, and this is a hipster destination. Just an FYI.

Had brunch with my cousin here last month. We like the bottomless mimosas, even though we both only had one. They were a little strong but I like it (and it saved us money). The food is good, they give you just enough so you don’t feel overstuffed.
It was not crowded so parking was not a problem, which is great for area restaurants. Customer service was great. Maybe next time I will try lunch (have only tried breakfast items so far).

I love the concept of Urban pL8 so much, and quite a few other folks do too, which makes this tiny spot somewhere in west-​west midtown chock full of patrons no matter the day or meal. The standard dress code here is workout gear, complete with leggings, sneakers, crazy post-​workout hair, and extra points for a race bib or finisher’s medal (nevermind that this was exactly the look I was sporting when we came here the other day).
I’m sure they have a very well written concept or mission statement, but the food offered here is what most of us would describe as healthy. But the interesting, flavorful, healthy — not the plain chicken breast with a side of broccoli that you would make yourself at home. Almost everything I’ve eaten here has been great: it tastes good and it tastes like it is good for you. I’ve never felt heavy or overly full. An added bonus is that since the entire menu is like this, you’re not fighting with yourself on getting the fish or salad vs. the burger or creamy pasta dish. Everything’s going to be a pretty good choice.
Yesterday we went for brunch for the first time. They offer unlimited mimosas for $ 15 which seems more acceptable when you’re not binge drinking while eating waffles or eggs benedict. I had the almond meal griddle cakes and a side of the Lucy. Overall I was happy with my meal– the roasted sweet potatoes were very yummy. My griddle cakes tasted as I expected — but not like pancakes, if that’s what you’re trying to go for. My boyfriend’s avocado & egg dish looked amazing and he cleared his plate. The mimosas were served in small glasses but refilled from a pre-​made pitcher.
The worst part of Urban pL8 has always been the service. I hate that they don’t have a hostess stand. You walk in and are practically on top of the tables. No one greets you or even gives you a «We’ll be right with you» or even a visual nod or anything. You just stand there, awkwardly, and wait and hope that someone will come talk to you. After a while you start wondering… okay, is this a seat yourself type place? And lots of people do try to seat themselves. I realize they seem to be getting by without a host, but it sure is a sour way to begin your experience. At a minimum, a small sign that says «we’ll be right with you» would be appropriate.
From the time I walked in to the time I was approached was 10 minutes, it was another 10 minutes before a server greeted us, and after we ordered, it took another 10 minutes or so to get our first round of bottomless mimosas. The food arrived fairly quickly and after the initial interactions things seemed to improve with water refills, mimosa refills, and checking on the food. Every server I’ve encountered here is pleasant, it’s just the service experience leaves a lot to be desired in attentiveness, speed, and personal touch.
Come here for the great food, not for a great experience. Keep your expectations low and you’ll be just fine.

LOVE that this place is paleo friendly and uses fresh local foods. My breakfast hash was really good, and I’m thinking about ordering some paleo meals… Get there early and don’t park in the corner of the lot, someone might block you in ;)
I’ll be back!

Delicious little place. Serves local food and has exciting things on the menu.
I came here today for brunch. The main attraction was the bottomless mimosas. I was excited to analyze the menu and try something new.

This was a nice little place that was tucked away off Howell Mill Road. It was busy but not slammed for a Friday night. We came right in and got a table. The menu was so tempting that we needed help deciding so we got a meal that was a blend of pale and gluten free.
The Paleo Coconut Shrimp is SUPERB! It was spicy with just enough flavor. Then we ordered veggie burgers and paleo burgers. While the Gluten Free Bread was a miss the salad and meat /​patty itself was divine. Laslty we made an attempt to try the paleo chocolate cake… bleh. Some things just can’t be imitated.
All in all, I’ll be back. The meal wasn’t too pricy and the ambiance was nice. Next time I may try that brunch everyone talks about.

Urban Pl8 offers so many options for those of you (or, us) who can’t eat just anything anywhere thanks to some kind of restrictive diet. While I have never dined in, I have called in massive lunch orders, and they have always been great about getting everything right, and in an incredibly timely manner.
I normally get whatever vegetarian sandwich is on the menu for the day. Falafal wrap with a side salad — you can never go wrong!

I’ve been a fan of this place for a while now. The brunch is always on point, as are their cocktails. Plus any place that can make kale taste good — you know they got skills in the kitchen. This place is also the home of the boyfriend’s favorite all-​time burger: the ‘banh mi burger’, which is an angus double beef patty with the traditional banh mi toppings and spicy mayo. It is very tasty, I recommend having the beef cooked medium, it’s just so near perfect. YUM. My personal favorite is ‘Lily’s Nut Burger’ — where the patty is mainly composed of nuts. It’s so savory, I can’t believe its vegetarian. The spicy sour cream also gives it just the right kick.
I always feel a little bit healthier after dining here, I just wish they had better hours. Whenever I get a hankering for Urban pl8, it’s usually closed.

I’m pretty upset with myself that I did not ever try Urban pL8 when I tried the paleo diet previously. Seriously, this is a great paleo friendly restaurant.
I went for brunch with a couple of friends and sat outside on their patio. The weather was PERFECT for patio seating. The only complaint is that when you wear shorts, the seat leaves imprints on the back of your legs. Wear pants!
When I saw the brunch menu and saw the word «pesto», I knew I found The One. The grilled chicken pesto omelette comes with chicken, pesto, roasted red pepper, and goat cheese. I don’t like goat cheese so I asked for it on the side, but it looked like it also had some pesto in it, so I tried some on the omelette and it was GOOD! Man, I could eat this for breakfast everyday. The sweet potatoes are a healthier alternative than normal potatoes, but having a Chinese palate, I thought there were a little too sweet for my liking.
I also tried some of my friend’s veggie scramble which is a MARVELOUS option for vegetarians. If I were a vegetarian, I’d order that in a heartbeat. The Paleo Breakfast Hash was actually a bit disappointing because of how watery the bottom of the dish was from the veggies and sweet potatoes. However, the bacon strips on that were perfectly cooked.
For those who like libations during the day, they have bottomless mimosas!
Anyway, I would love to come back again for dinner to try some of their non-​brunch options.
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