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Urban Picnic
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Delis Restaurants Sandwiches Canadian (New), Delis, Sandwiches [Edit]
218 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
(480) 246-8366
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:30 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
About This Business:
GMANN's delicious menu is comfort food without the 5 star pricing! While the restaurant seats 185 people, plans for a 2900 square foot lounge are in… read more »
43 reviews for Urban Picnic
Review Highlights
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"My wife had the Pressed Roast Beef and she loved it." In 5 reviews -
"One of the best Albacore tuna sandwiches I have ever had." In 4 reviews -
"Love the Grilled Veggie and Goat Cheese sandwich as well as..." In 4 reviews
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43 reviews in English
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Review from Chelsey R.
Phoenix, AZ
2/5/2012
i love you more than anything URBAN PICNIC.
only things: be open on sundays. be open longer. make your sides a little bit bigger.
sincerely,
meet me behind the bleachers to make out after school. -
Review from Mark B.
5/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
We stopeed here before the State Track Meet at Meas CC. I searched for somewhere close that cooled good and found this. When we walked in I was a little concerned that it would be a food lite type of place with small portions and large prices. I was soooo wrong.
I had a Turkey and Stuffing sandwich and my wife ordered a Caesar Salad. The sandwich was "can't wrap my mouth around it" huge and the salad would have fed a small army. The stuffing on the turkey made me wish it was Thanksgiving every week. It was amazing. Great sandwich (wish I could have had a side of cranberries.)
The salad had tons of shaved parmeson and great dressing. I will definitely check this place out again when in the Phoenix area. -
Review from Laura L.
3/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
I visited Urban Picnic after going to the Arizona Museum for Youth. It is right down the street.
The owner was working and had his younger brother filling in due to a staffing issue.
The place was in dire need of a sweep, but other than that... it was very cute. They even had little ants climbing up the walls (vinyl) that had my daughter in stitches.
I ordered the turkey and stuffing sandwich, which was delicious. I definitely recommend you try it! I also highly recommend the mac and cheese.
The portions are large and the food tastes incredibly fresh.
If you're ever in the area, I can't see why you would eat anywhere else. -
Review from Leticia T.
Chandler, AZ
Food is great. It's def not a "fast" food place!
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Review from Kyle C.
PECK SLIP, NY
5/15/2012
I have been here many times, pretty much can't go wrong here. prices are good service is prompt and friendly.
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Review from Melanie X.
Phoenix, AZ
5/7/2012
OMG I looove this place. When I have to be in Mesa for anything I have to stop by here. The food is so good. I always get the prosciutto with fig jam and the baby greens salad (it is large enough to split). The bread has just the right amount of crustiness...yum! People who work here are very nice! Ok I have to admit that I am sitting at the restaurant right now eating a really good red velvet cupcake with cute green "UP" letters on it. The only downside is that it is small and if you don't get there before the rush you will not get a seat!! So get in and get out early like me!!!! (I wrote this a week ago and forgot to post!)
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Review from Janee P.
Mesa, AZ
4/14/2012
Pretty much my favorite sandwich place to eat at in Mesa!
This is how it should be done - great fresh food, great customer service, modern hipster ambiance. I LOVE IT. The end.
My favorite sandwiches are the grilled veggie and goat cheese and prosciutto and fig jam. Actually, everything is good here. Seriously.
Also, try the coffee! The coffee probably doesn't get much play there (Mormons), but it is excellent.
Well done. I always make it a point to hit up UP if I'm in the neighborhood. -
Review from Christine R.
Portland, OR
4/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great little sandwich shop! Smallish portions, but that's ok by me. Good prices, nice variety. Delicious cookies:)
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Review from Jasmine C.
Phoenix, AZ
1/24/2012
I really wanted to hate this place (it reminds me of Pane Bianco in that way). I arrived on a Wednesday at 11:45'ish to get take out lunch. Between waiting in line, ordering and then receiving my to-go food it took 45 MINUTES!! I was so hungry and getting madder by the minute.
Then I finally got the food, ran to my car and started to eat. The little container that I had to pay $1 extra for to get macaroni and cheese was so super tiny. I'm talking about a container you would expect your salad dressing to come in! However, the taste was DELICIOUS. So so so good. Then I moved onto the roasted vegetable and cheese sandwich. The bread was so flaky and good. I chowed the whole thing down and ended up with crumbs in my shirt, all over my pants and covering the driver seat of my car. This food is not meant to be eaten in the car!!!
I will eat here again but I will go at an off time and not during the usually lunch hour. Although, it would greatly help the situation if they didn't have only one worker doing the register, taking orders and delivering food from the kitchen. -
Review from Maggie F.
12/22/2011 1 photo
Organic yumminess!
The chicken pressed quesadilla is the best quesadilla I've had in a LONG time :)
The ingredients were fresh & tasty! It came with 2 dips, a salsa (not my fav) & a chipoltle sour cream (my fav!!!). If I could have gotten away with licking the little container, I totally would have, lol.
The location is cute but small. Get there early if you want to sit & eat. Also, there are a few tables outside, so dress for a picnic ;) -
Review from Crystal O.
Mesa, AZ
1/14/2012 11 Check-ins Here
Have you ever eaten somewhere and just can't get the craving out of your head and you have to go back! This is the place that does it to me. I've decided I need to try everything on their menu!
You have to try the Roasted Turkey and Stuffing it is to DIE for! And the mac 'n cheese so yummy. I've also had the Prosciutto and Fig Jam sandwich and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I had that with fruit which was good.
Guess where I'm going for lunch... yeah there because I need it after doing this review. :-)
Oh and before I forget... When the weather is nice sit out side! You will love it. -
Review from Sara B.
12/30/2011 2 Check-ins Here
If you're in the market for a fabulous (and I mean FABULOUS) sandwhich, or a big, flavorful salad, you must go to Urban Picnic!
If only this little storefront was a tad bigger! There are tables outside where you can sit and savor the wonderful sandwiches and salads from this delightful eatery, but be prepared to stand in line to order.
I had the turkey and stuffing sandwhich and it was huge and tasted wonderful!
The roast beef with parmesean cheese and horseradish creme was awesome, and the BLT is a traditional sandwhich made with lots of yummy, thick-cut bacon.
YUMMY!!! -
Review from Alysia G.
Mesa, AZ
4/4/2012
Oh how I love Urban Picnic... this place is amazing. I've eaten here several times and everything I've tried has been super yummy.
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Review from Robin O.
Mesa, AZ
2/8/2012
Love this place. Best sandwiches ever! Have not tried the salads yet but they look delicious. Friendly staff, very clean.
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Review from Melissa J.
Tucson, AZ
11/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I typed in sandwiches into the Yelp search today while in Mesa and this was the first hit. It was so so so good.
I got the Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Goat Cheese and my friend got the Thanksgiving sandwich. We both declared our lunches to be amazing.
The sides were also awesome. The portions seemed just right.
Go there, you won't be sorry. -
Review from Amy S.
Phoenix, AZ
11/9/2011
Was looking for something for lunch today and went to Groupon now where I saw this place. I hesitated for a few minutes, as it's a few miles from my office, but went for it.
SO GLAD.
I ordered the Reuben made with pastrami and it was AWESOME! Made with organic sauerkraut, dressing and swiss. Sandwiches come with a side so I ordered the mac and cheese, which costs a dollar extra. The mac and cheese was good, but I'd probably skip on it next time.
They say all their meat is organic, free range and antibiotic/hormone free, which I love to find! I will definitely go back! -
Review from The R.
Gilbert, AZ
9/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
So i was in the area, lunch time came, I checked my Yelp app for a tip on where to eat.... I wondered into Urban Picnic
As you first walk in the door you may experience the same thing i did... i wanted to turn around and run away, get a macbook pro, put my hair in a faux-hawk, plug in my ear buds, steal a pair of my little sisters jeans (seriously why are guys doing that?) and pop the collar on my polo... which would need to be two sizes to small... ok, i had my fun...
so after i choked down my insecurities of feeling out of place, I had great service, it's basically a sandwich shop, i got the curry chix salad sand, with potato salad. It was all exactly how i would want it! Verry well prepared. Prices are very good, food very good, service good... atmosphere... well, maybe you can dig it. lol, i kid, i kid, I did really like it too, just not normally my thing! -
Review from Frank P.
Mesa, AZ
6/24/2011
Just tried this very new place in downtown Mesa. If I had to sum it up in one word, I would say it was great. I would also add that this is another great place on main street that I have tried. Go to downtown Mesa, there are some great places! Support your locals!
Anyway on with the review...
Service was very friendly and informative. Since we had never been there before we had a lot of questions and the staff patiently answered them all. The staff refilled our drinks and delivered our food and picked up our empties! Definitely not your average picnic!
My wife had the Pressed Roast Beef and she loved it. She was willing to give me a bite and I concur. Creamy horseradish, lettuce, lots of roast beef and provolone cheese on a crispy baguette. Yum.
I had the Prosciutto and Fix Jam, sounds weird but tastes great! Light on the fig jam, but everything else was so good too. Plenty of food on both sandwiches you will not go away hungry!
I have to say that the highlight of my meal was the blue cheese coleslaw. Next time just give me a quart of that spicy, blue cheese goodness and a fork!
Atmosphere is nice and comfy, even if it is a little small. Hey it's new! Squeeze into this place for a great sandwich and side, you will not be disappointed! -
Review from Jamie J.
Mesa, AZ
1/31/2012
Unfortunately there is nothing special about this place. My husband got the french dip and myself the mushroom panini. Mine was rather disappointing, the mushrooms were minced so tiny and the flavor was semi reminiscent of canned cream of mushroom soup....on a sandwich. I hate leaving bad reviews but it wouldn't help anyone if i lied, sorry.
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Review from Andrea M.
Mesa, AZ
Best lunch spot in the area. The sandwiches are fresh and delicious. The staff has always been friendly and never messed up an order. I wish I had bought into this business, because they are going to be very successful.
I've done eat-in and pick-up lunches several times. It can get a little busy on weekdays around noon, but I've never had to wait long for my meal.
On my first visit, I ordered the grilled veggie sandwich with a side of fruit. It was so good that I have ordered it every other visit, plus I bought my own panini grill for home so I can have the Urban Picnic-style sandwich for dinner once in a while. (Unfortunately, they're open only for breakfast and lunch, six days a week.)
I highly recommend Urban Picnic and hope to try it for breakfast soon. -
Review from Jasmine G.
Mesa, AZ
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great bread, good sandwich. I ordered the caprese (can't go wrong!) and it was delicious. If I had one quibble, it would be that there wasn't enough basil. Otherwise, its a fun, new, local restaurant. Check it out.
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Review from J G.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/10/2012
A small restaurant with some sidewalk seating. Our group of 5 needed one of the two seat tables. Otherwise, the other patrons appeared cramped at handful of 4 seat tables. Fast service on our salads, Tuna melt, and burgers. All were tasty and hit the table fresh and hot.
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Review from Michael C.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Downtown Mesa needs a hundred more small businesses just like this one. Innovative, different, modern... I'm so glad these guys took the chance on Mesa and I certainly hope it pays off for them. So far I have only heard good things about UP.
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Review from Cinco W.
Chandler, AZ
2/14/2012
Food was excellent but the experience was not. The owner was good about telling everyone he was under-staffed, but I was already there so I went with it. The day was beautiful but there wasn't enough seating outside so I sat inside. The seating area is very crowded and I was constantly bumping into people, or chairs, or tables when I got my drink and sat down. It was freezing because the air vent was blasting right on top of me, and I was uncomfortable because I badly needed to go to the bathroom and there isn't one at this restaurant. I had to wait for a long time for my food, but it didn't disappoint...I got the turkey and stuffing which was delicious.
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Review from Christina S.
Mesa, AZ
3/16/2012
Great food. A little pricey. Once I showed up during business hours and nobody was there. Lights were on. Doors locked. No sign. Nobody home. But I went back again and everything was wonderful again.
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Review from Garrett A.
Gilbert, AZ
5/7/2011
Just open. I had the roast beef sandwich and my wife had the turkey and stuffing sandwich. Both were excellent, modern interpretations on classic lunches. I highly reccommend this place.
P.S.: iPad driven POS system is way cool. -
Review from Cameron O.
Mesa, AZ
12/19/2011
Went here for lunch with my mom durring a work break. She ordered a quesidilla where as I ordered the goat cheese panini. To me it seems that most of the food is hit or miss after trying my meal and then some of my mothers. My sandwich was a little bland, cold, and a little greasy with the sautéed veggies to be completely honest. On the other hand, my mom's chicken quesadilla was absolutely amazing. Just depends on what you get.
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Review from Kristopher R.
Tempe, AZ
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great fresh, organic ingredients. One of the best Albacore tuna sandwiches I have ever had! Served on whole grain with fresh greens and chipotle mayo. Get it with a side of Blue cheese cole slaw. Simply awesome! The service is always more than friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants amazing, great tasting food that leaves you feeling full and happy yet is made with healthy, whole ingredients. My only hope is that when it gets colder outside they will add a couple soup options to their menu to go alongside their sandwiches... Dear Urban Picnic, If you are reading this, hint hint. :)
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Review from kristine m.
Gilbert, AZ
7/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
The restaurant name is perfect for this place. It is a small place but has a well decorated contemporary atmosphere. The food was terrific. We had a party of 6 and enjoyed the roast beef sandwich, caprese sandwich, caesar salad, and grilled cheese. The flavors were fresh and unique. The blue cheese coleslaw was fantastic! The crusty baguette sandwich rolls were a little on the dry side but still very tasty. The staff was attentive and friendly. I will return to Urban Picnic and recommend trying it out next time you're in downtown Mesa. Just look for the giant concrete pink chair and it's located right behind it.
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Review from louise l.
Mesa, AZ
11/22/2011
Went for Groupon Now.
Had the goat cheese and veggie sandwich. My husband had the BLT. We both loved the quality and great taste. Mine was perfectly put together. My husband found a bit too much dressing on his (for his taste) - easy to fix next time. This is definitely now high on our list of favorite places to lunch. Service was very helpful with a great smile. -
Review from Derall R.
Gilbert, AZ
10/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Nice hipster joint, complete with an Apple used as the register. The food was good and fresh. My only complaint is that the sandwich was small. I had the pressed roast beef which comes with a side, I had the orzo black bean salad. It all tasted great, but when I was done I was looking for another piece of sandwich.
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Review from Amanda L.
Gilbert, AZ
8/10/2011
Really yummy sandwiches and cute modern decore! Perfect for lunch take-out as it's pretty small with only 5 tables inside. Love the Grilled Veggie and Goat Cheese sandwich as well as the Caprese sandwich. Didn't think I'd like the Blue Cheese Cole Slaw side because I don't care for mayonaise but it was delicious!
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Review from Aaron K.
Mesa, AZ
8/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Saw this place driving through downtown Mesa so we came and checked it out. First of all the interior is nice, minimalist in style. The guy at the counter was very friendly and answered all our questions enthusiastically. And then there was the food! I ordered the roast beef pressed sandwich while my wife ordered the grilled veggie pressed sandwich. Both were excellent, the baguette they use is outstanding, providing crunch without being crazy hard. The roast beef was excellent and paired with the horseradish spread. My wife raved about her sandwich and said she will have a hard time ordering anything else since it was so good. I on the other hand am excited to try the other flavors they have to offer, especially the prosciutto and fig jam sandwich!
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Review from heather p.
Mesa, AZ
9/23/2011
My daughter and I wandered in one Saturday afternoon-- little did I know that it would become our favorite new lunch spot! I had the proscuitto and fig panini, which was outstanding! My daughter's grilled cheese was so oozy with melted goodness, she immediately proclaimed herself the Cheese Monster ( when you're 6 years old, you can make such proclamations). Staff was so friendly! We found ourselves there again the following Saturday and look forward to visiting there regularly! PS: Their specialty milkshakes and coffee drinks are amazing as well!
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Review from Debbie T.
Gilbert, AZ
4/7/2011
Can you say "My new favorite place"
Small but trendy, awesome staff but the food.... Ohhh The Food!! I tried this new place out on Tuesday afternoon mainly because they were so nice to bring a tray of sandwiches to my work on Monday afternoon for everyone to try since they are new to the area & wanted to get their name out there... smart idea. Well I was thrilled with the small but well thought out menu. The friendly guy behind the counter suggested the Turkey Breast Sandwich so I complied. It came to me with tons on quality turkey and homemade stuffing on white toast. Like Thanksgiving in April for my palette... Yum! Other sandwiches included BLT, Reuben, Albacore Tuna, Curry Chicken Salad and several "Pressed" sandwiches along with some tasty lookin salads. They bill this place as healthy and organic so that could be considered a plus too. I liked the overall experience and I will definitely be going back... Hey they have Brewed Iced Tea ta boot, so I am all in!
P.S. I would say ten bucks average for sandwich, side & drink. -
Review from Trish F.
Mesa, AZ
8/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
The people here are so nice and the food is so good. Plus there so polite here. You dont see that much anymore
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Review from Sheila N.
Gilbert, AZ
4/1/2011
Delicious. My friend took me and I loved it. I had the albacore tuna and fruit cup.
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Review from Shannon B. J.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/8/2011
I have heard good things about this place and was eager to try it. My lunch group went this week. There were 9 of us so we almost filled the entire restaurant. All of us tried something different and there were really no complaints about our sandwiches and quesadillas. The service was a little slow...but really not an issue. The girl at the counter came and cleared our tables and asked if we wanted refills on our drinks. Why no 5 star?....NO RESTROOMS! One in our group need to 'go' so bad, but was told to walk down to Subway Sandwich Shop..across the street and a block away! She had to get her meal to-go!
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Review from Larry R.
Mesa, AZ
4/22/2011
I just ate lunch here today and I have to say it was awesome! The place is small, but the food is delicious. Chris, one of the owners, chatted with me quite a bit about the restaurant and life in general. It was a great experience!
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Review from Peter D.
Phoenix, AZ
5/7/2011
I found this place by accident, but what a great find! A small, but very clean place with very friendly staff. I had the Albacore tuna sandwich with a side salad. It was fresh and excellent. Others in the restaurant were just as pleased with their choices.
This is a great alternative to fast food, and the amazing thing is it was organic with an excellent twist to the salad and sides. Try them if you are in Mesa's Square Mile downtown or they will deliver to your office. Since the selections are all packaged in picnic boxes consider them if you need food for a group outing as well.
