Last updated: November 2026
Quick Answer: What Does Urban Plates Cost in 2026?
Urban Plates’ own Southern California menu, dated 21 October 2026, prices a Grilled Cage Free Chicken plate at $17.99, a Grilled Grass Fed Steak plate at $22.99, salads from $13.50 to $20.50, and sandwiches from $12.99 to $16.99. Every plate comes with two sides and grilled rustic bread. Prices vary by location, delivery costs more, and California stores add a 1.95% surcharge.
Grilled chicken plate, 2 sides included
Cheapest full meal: Soup & Salad Combo
Steak plate price rise since 2021
With a Plate Pass membership
Urban Plates is a California chain that sells chef-made plates, salads and sandwiches at a counter, a bit like a cafeteria line with a grill behind it. You pick a protein, pick two sides, and it’s plated in front of you. The menu leans on labels you’ll see everywhere on it: grass-fed steak, cage-free chicken, sustainable salmon and scratch-made sides.
Most menu-price sites for Urban Plates show figures that are a year or more out of date. This guide doesn’t need them. Urban Plates publishes its own menus as PDFs, with prices and calories, and the current ones are dated October 2026. Every price below comes from those menus unless we say otherwise.
Urban Plates Plates Menu: Prices and Calories
An Urban Plates plate is one protein, any two sides and a slice of grilled rustic bread. On the October 2026 Southern California menu, plates run from $15.50 for Chili Glazed Grilled Organic Tofu to $27.99 for Surf & Turf. The Grilled Cage Free Chicken plate is $17.99 and the Grilled Grass Fed Steak plate is $22.99.
The calories in the table are for the protein alone. Your two sides add anywhere from 50 to 530 calories more, and the bread adds 150. Ask for no bread and most plates become gluten-free, according to the menu.
| Plate (protein) | Price | Protein calories | Dietary tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Organic Tofu w. chili glaze | $15.50 | 240 cal | GF · V · DF |
| Crispy Jumbo Chicken Tenders (2) | $15.50 | 370 cal | — |
| Crispy Jumbo Chicken Tenders (3) | $18.50 | 550 cal | — |
| Grilled Cage Free Chicken | $17.99 | 270 cal | GF · DF |
| Garlic Parmesan Shrimp | $18.50 | 330 cal | GF |
| Korean Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken | $18.99 | 370 cal | GF · DF |
| Seared Wild Ahi Tuna w. ponzu & wasabi | $19.50 | 380 cal | GF · DF |
| Barramundi Seabass w. lemon hollandaise | $20.50 | 480 cal | GF |
| Steak Frites w. peppercorn sauce (new) | $20.50 | 990 cal | Fries only |
| Sustainable Salmon, grilled w. dijon honey | $22.50 | 440 cal | GF · DF |
| Sustainable Salmon, blackened w. lemon hollandaise | $22.50 | 680 cal | GF |
| Korean Sweet & Spicy Grilled Salmon | $22.50 | 400 cal | GF · DF |
| Grilled Grass Fed Steak | $22.99 | 250 cal | GF · DF |
| Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak | $23.99 | 350 cal | GF · DF |
| Blue Cheese Grass Fed Steak (new) | $23.99 | 430 cal | GF |
| Surf & Turf (steak + garlic shrimp) | $27.99 | 580 cal | GF |
| Sides Plate, 3 sides / 4 sides | $13.50 / $15.50 | 210–2,120 cal | Depends on sides |
So which plate is the best deal? The Grilled Cage Free Chicken. It’s $5 cheaper than the steak and carries similar protein-only calories (270 against 250). And your two sides and bread come with it either way, so the gap is all in the protein. If you want fish, the Seared Wild Ahi Tuna at $19.50 undercuts the salmon by $3.
Urban Plates Sides: What You Can Choose
Urban Plates lets you choose two sides with every plate, from vegetables, starches, grains and side salads. The lightest is the Seasonal Green at 50 to 170 calories. The heaviest standard choice is French Fries with herb seasoning at 430 calories, and Truffle Parmesan Fries reach 530 calories for $2 extra.
| Side | Group | Calories | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Green | Vegetables | 50–170 cal | — |
| Organic Carrots & Beets | Vegetables | 170 cal | — |
| Roasted Brussels Sprouts | Vegetables | 260 cal | — |
| Korean Spiced Roasted Mushrooms (new) | Vegetables | 170 cal | +$1 |
| Beet Salad w. goat cheese | Vegetables | 130 cal | — |
| Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes | Starches | 120 cal | — |
| Mashed Organic Potatoes | Starches | 350 cal | — |
| Macaroni & Cheese w. garlic parm breadcrumbs | Starches | 360 cal | — |
| French Fries w. herb seasoning | Starches | 430 cal | — |
| Truffle Parmesan Fries | Starches | 530 cal | +$2 |
| Organic Red & White Quinoa | Grains | 230 cal | — |
| Yellow Basmati Rice | Grains | 220 cal | — |
| Side House Salad | Salads | 110 cal | +$0.50 |
| Side Caesar Salad | Salads | 140 cal | +$0.50 |
The side choice matters more than most people think. A Grilled Cage Free Chicken plate with Seasonal Green and Marble Potatoes comes to roughly 590 to 710 calories with bread. Swap those for Fries and Mac & Cheese and the same plate passes 1,200. That’s our own arithmetic from the menu’s figures, and it’s the single biggest lever you have on this menu.
Urban Plates Salads Menu
Urban Plates’ entrée salads cost $13.50 to $20.50 on the October 2026 Southern California menu and come with grilled rustic bread. The Chopped Caesar is $13.50, or $16.99 with grilled chicken. The Niçoise with grilled salmon is the priciest at $20.50, and the Soup & Salad Combo is $9.99.
| Salad | Price | Calories | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soup & Salad Combo (cup + side salad) | $9.99 | 220–250 cal | — |
| Classic House | $13.50 | 400 cal | GF · V · DF |
| Chopped Caesar | $13.50 | 460 cal | — |
| Local Mixed Beet | $15.50 | 560 cal | GF · VEG |
| Chopped Caesar w. grilled chicken | $16.99 | 630 cal | — |
| Thai Chicken Noodle | $16.99 | 900 cal | DF |
| Grilled Chicken Cobb | $17.50 | 690 cal | GF |
| Niçoise w. seared wild ahi tuna | $17.50 | 740 cal | — |
| Southwest Grilled Chicken | $17.50 | 940 cal | — |
| Mediterranean Grilled Chicken (new) | $17.99 | 840 cal | — |
| Chopped Caesar w. grilled salmon | $19.50 | 760 cal | — |
| Grilled Steak | $19.50 | 590 cal | GF · DF |
| Niçoise w. grilled salmon | $20.50 | 810 cal | — |
Salad calories here are higher than the word “salad” suggests. The Southwest Grilled Chicken salad, at 940 calories, has more than a Grilled Grass Fed Steak plate with two light sides. Dressing does much of that work, so asking for it on the side is the easy fix.
You can add a protein to a salad or other dish: grilled chicken for $9.50, grass-fed steak or salmon for $10.99, seared ahi for $9.99, garlic shrimp for $6.99, a crispy jumbo chicken tender for $5.50, or organic tofu for $5.99. Those are the add-on prices printed on the menu.
Sandwiches, Wraps and Burgers
Urban Plates sandwiches cost $12.99 to $16.99 and come with chips. The Grilled Cage Free Chicken and Grilled Organic Tofu sandwiches are $12.99. Grass-fed cheeseburgers are $13.50 single or $15.99 double, with herb seasoned fries. Half Sandwich Combos with soup or side salad start at $10.99.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cage Free Chicken sandwich | $12.99 | 690 + 150 chips |
| Grilled Organic Tofu sandwich (new) | $12.99 | 590 + 150 chips |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich + Fries | $13.50 | 750 + 430 fries |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich + Fries | $13.99 | 870 + 430 fries |
| Cage Free Chicken Club | $16.50 | 1,220 + 150 chips |
| Turkey Avocado Club | $16.99 | 1,210 + 150 chips |
| Grilled Grass Fed Steak sandwich | $16.99 | 760 + 150 chips |
| Classic Cheeseburger + Fries, single | $13.50 | 570 + 430 fries |
| Classic Cheeseburger + Fries, double | $15.99 | 850 + 430 fries |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | $13.99 | 850–870 cal |
| Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wrap | $13.99 | 830–860 cal |
Half Sandwich Combos
A half sandwich with a cup of soup or a side salad and rustic bread costs $10.99 for Grilled Cage Free Chicken or Grilled Organic Tofu, and $11.99 for Grilled Grass Fed Steak or Turkey Avocado Club. That’s the cheapest way to try the steak sandwich, at $5 less than the full one.
Gluten-free bread is available on sandwiches for a small upcharge. Urban Plates’ nutrition page puts that swap at $1.50, and the menu notes gluten-free bread adds 420 calories.
Bowls, Braises and Soups
Urban Plates’ braises are slow-cooked and served with mashed potatoes or yellow basmati rice. The Moroccan Chicken Braise is $15.50 and the Beef & Mushroom Braise is $16.99. The vegan Beets + Avocado Bowl is $13.50. Tomato Basil and Chicken Tortilla soups are $5.50 a cup or $7.50 a bowl.
| Item | Price | Calories | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beets + Avocado Bowl | $13.50 | 720 cal | GF · V · DF |
| Moroccan Chicken Braise | $15.50 | 570–660 cal | GF · DF |
| Beef & Mushroom Braise | $16.99 | 550–640 cal | GF · DF |
| Tomato Basil soup, cup / bowl | $5.50 / $7.50 | 110–190 cal | V · DF |
| Chicken Tortilla soup, cup / bowl | $5.50 / $7.50 | 110–240 cal | — |
The Tomato Basil soup is made with coconut milk and vegan pesto, which is why it’s marked vegan and dairy-free despite tasting creamy. Skip the croutons and bread if you need it gluten-free, as the menu notes.
Urban Plates Kids Menu
Urban Plates kids’ meals cost $8.99 to $13.99. Each comes with any side, grilled rustic bread and organic milk or apple juice. Macaroni & Cheese is $8.99, Crispy Jumbo Chicken Tenders and Grilled Cage Free Chicken are $10.99, Grilled Grass Fed Steak is $13.50 and Grilled Sustainable Salmon is $13.99.
| Kids meal | Price | Calories (with side) |
|---|---|---|
| Macaroni & Cheese | $8.99 | 510–970 cal |
| Crispy Jumbo Chicken Tenders | $10.99 | 440–800 cal |
| Grilled Cage Free Chicken | $10.99 | 300–660 cal |
| Grilled Grass Fed Steak | $13.50 | 290–650 cal |
| Grilled Sustainable Salmon | $13.99 | 380–740 cal |
The kids’ steak plate has gone up the most of anything we tracked: from $8.50 on Urban Plates’ 2021 menu to $13.50 now. More on that in the price history section.
Desserts and Drinks
Urban Plates bakes its desserts from scratch daily, per the menu. Cookies are $3.99 each or three for $11. Banana Cream Pie and the new Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie are $7.99, and cake slices are $8.99. Drinks run from $3.50 for Cafe Moto organic coffee to $7 for kombucha.
| Dessert or drink | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chunk, Urban Cowgirl (DF) or GF Chocolate cookie | $3.99 / 3 for $11 | 350–480 cal each |
| Banana Cream Pie | $7.99 | 670 cal |
| Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie (new) | $7.99 | 840 cal |
| Mango Tart, slice | $8.99 | 380 cal |
| Chocolate Flourless Cake, slice (GF) | $8.99 | 700 cal |
| Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake, slice | $8.99 | 880 cal |
| Hummingbird Cake, slice | $8.99 | 1,100 cal |
| Cafe Moto Organic Coffee or Hot Tea | $3.50 | 0 cal |
| Bottled Alkaline Water | $4 | 0 cal |
| Organic Iced Tea | $4.25 | 0 cal |
| Stubborn Natural Soda | $4.25 | 130–160 cal |
| Urban Replenishers | $5.99 | 100–360 cal |
| Kombucha | $7 | 50 cal |
Urban Replenishers are Urban Plates’ house drinks. The October 2026 menu lists six: mango ginseng mint green tea, organic lemonade, dragon fruit & strawberry, pineapple coconut lime, blueberry lemonade and strawberry basil lemonade. The Hummingbird Cake slice, at 1,100 calories, has more than most of the plates.
Family Meals To-Go
Urban Plates family meals serve 4 and include one protein, any two family-size sides and grilled rustic bread. On the October 2026 Southern California menu they cost $64.50 for Crispy Chicken Tenders or Grilled Cage Free Chicken, $77.50 for Barramundi Seabass, $81.50 for steak or salmon, and $83.99 for Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak.
| Family meal (serves 4) | Price | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Tenders | $64.50 | $16.13 |
| Grilled Cage Free Chicken | $64.50 | $16.13 |
| Roasted Barramundi Seabass | $77.50 | $19.38 |
| Grilled Grass Fed Steak | $81.50 | $20.38 |
| Grilled Sustainable Salmon | $81.50 | $20.38 |
| Blackened Sustainable Salmon | $81.50 | $20.38 |
| Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak | $83.99 | $21.00 |
Here’s what the per-person column shows. A family chicken meal works out at $16.13 a head, only $1.86 less than a single chicken plate at $17.99. The steak family meal saves a little more, $2.61 a head against the $22.99 single plate. So the saving is real but small; the bigger benefit is one order instead of four. You can add a family House or Caesar salad for $10.
Urban Plates Catering Menu and Prices
Urban Plates catering covers boxed meals, sandwich trays, salad bowls, protein trays and per-person plates. On its October 2026 Southern California catering menu, a small sandwich tray (5 sandwiches cut in half) is $85 and a large is $170. Catering plates with one protein and two sides start at $16.50 per person for tofu and $18.99 for chicken.
| Catering item | Southern California | Northern California |
|---|---|---|
| Plate: Grilled Cage Free Chicken (per person) | $18.99 | $18.99 |
| Plate: Grilled Organic Tofu (per person) | $16.50 | $17.50 |
| Plate: Seared Wild Ahi Tuna (per person) | $20.99 | $22.50 |
| Plate: Grilled Sustainable Salmon (per person) | $23.99 | $24.99 |
| Plate: Grilled Grass Fed Steak (per person) | $23.99 | $25.50 |
| Boxed meal: Grilled Cage Free Chicken sandwich | $13.99 | $14.99 |
| Boxed meal: Turkey Avocado Club | $18.50 | $19.99 |
| Individual salad: Chicken Cobb | $18.99 | $20.50 |
| Protein tray: Grilled Grass Fed Steak, small (serves 10) | $154.99 | $169.99 |
| Salad bowl: Classic House, small (serves 10) / large (serves 20) | $35 / $55 | $35 / $55 |
| Beef & Mushroom Braise, large (serves 6) | $104.99 | $104.99 |
| 12 Piece Bakery Assortment | $49 | $49 |
How catering ordering works
According to the catering menu, you order online at urbanplates.com for pickup or delivery, or talk to a catering consultant at catering@urbanplates.com or 1-800-652-4788. Delivery runs within a 10-mile radius for a $25 fee, through a third-party courier. For larger orders, the menu says, a manager may deliver in person depending on availability.
Every catering order comes with disposable plates, cutlery, napkins and serving utensils. To keep food hot, a wire chafing rack with base pan and two 4-hour Sterno fuels costs $9.50, and a spare set of two Sternos is $4.50. Urban Plates’ catering page suggests 24 to 48 hours’ notice for most orders, and 3 to 7 days for large events.
Planning a team lunch? Individually boxed plates suit offices where everyone eats at different times. Group trays are cheaper per person on the protein, but they need a table and someone to serve.
How Urban Plates Prices Have Changed Since 2021
Comparing Urban Plates’ own menus, the Grilled Grass Fed Steak plate went from $16.75 in 2021 to $18.50 in 2022 and $22.99 in October 2026, a 37% rise. The chicken plate rose 29%, from $13.95 to $17.99. Braises and kids’ plates rose fastest, by 40% to 59%.
No other Urban Plates guide we found tracks this, so we built it from three of the chain’s own menus: an October 2021 San Diego/Orange County menu, an October 2022 Southern California menu, and the 21 October 2026 Southern California menu. They’re the same chain’s printed prices, a few years apart.
| Item | Oct 2021 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2026 | Change since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Grass Fed Steak plate | $16.75 | $18.50 | $22.99 | +37% |
| Chimichurri Grass Fed Steak plate | $17.75 | $19.50 | $23.99 | +35% |
| Grilled Sustainable Salmon plate | $16.95 | $18.50 | $22.50 | +33% |
| Grilled Cage Free Chicken plate | $13.95 | $15.95 | $17.99 | +29% |
| Barramundi Seabass plate | $16.95 | $17.95 | $20.50 | +21% |
| Chicken Cobb salad | $14.95 | $15.95 | $17.50 | +17% |
| Grilled Steak salad | $16.50 | $17.95 | $19.50 | +18% |
| Grilled Cage Free Chicken sandwich | $11.00 | $11.95 | $12.99 | +18% |
| Grilled Grass Fed Steak sandwich | $12.50 | $14.25 | $16.99 | +36% |
| Moroccan Chicken Braise | $11.00 | $12.75 | $15.50 | +41% |
| Beef & Mushroom Braise | $12.00 | $13.75 | $16.99 | +42% |
| Kids Grilled Grass Fed Steak | $8.50 | $9.50 | $13.50 | +59% |
| Family meal: Grilled Grass Fed Steak | $53.95 | $58.95 | $81.50 | +51% |
| Cafe Moto Organic Coffee | $2.50 | $3.00 | $3.50 | +40% |
Two patterns stand out. The salads and sandwiches rose least, about 17% to 18%. The things that rose most are the slow-cooked braises, the family meals and the kids’ steak. If you used to order Urban Plates for the family, you’re paying about half as much again for the same steak dinner.
One caution: the 2021 menu is labelled San Diego/Orange County and the newer two are labelled Southern California. They overlap heavily but may not be the exact same price zone, so treat the percentages as close, not exact.
How to Order at Urban Plates
You can order Urban Plates at the counter, online at urbanplates.com for pickup or delivery, through the Urban Plates app, or through delivery apps such as DoorDash. The menu says delivery prices are generally higher than dine-in and takeout. Catering is ordered online, by email or by phone.
- At the restaurant: Urban Plates is counter service. Choose a plate, salad, sandwich or bowl, then pick two sides if you ordered a plate. Food is made in front of you.
- Online or in the app for pickup: pick your restaurant first, because prices vary by location. Pickup orders get dine-in and takeout pricing.
- Delivery from Urban Plates: the chain’s site and app take delivery orders, at delivery menu pricing.
- Third-party apps: DoorDash lists Urban Plates stores. Expect higher prices, and note that Plate Pass savings don’t apply there.
- Catering: order at urbanplates.com, email catering@urbanplates.com or call 1-800-652-4788, with 24 to 48 hours’ notice for most orders.
Our advice is simple: order pickup in the app. It’s the dine-in price, you choose your store so the price is accurate, and it’s the only channel besides walking in where a Plate Pass discount works.
Plate Pass: Is the Urban Plates Membership Worth It?
Plate Pass is Urban Plates’ paid membership. It gives 20% off dine-in and takeout orders, including orders on the website and app, but not third-party delivery, catering, gift cards or holiday meals, according to Urban Plates’ Plate Pass pages. It can’t be combined with other discounts.
Urban Plates’ own pages list monthly and longer plans, but they disagree on the tier prices, and some of those pages are years old. So check the current price in the app before you sign up. The maths is easy to run yourself: 20% off an $18 chicken plate saves $3.60, so a plan costing around $5 a month pays for itself after two plates.
Who it suits
Anyone eating at Urban Plates twice a month or more, especially for pickup lunches. The saving covers the whole check, drinks and desserts included.
Who should skip it
Occasional visitors, people who mostly use DoorDash, and catering buyers. None of those get the discount.
Order limit
The Plate Pass rules cap each order at 15 entrées, so it won’t stretch to a big office lunch.
Surcharge still applies
Per the Plate Pass rules, sales tax and the restaurant surcharge still apply to member orders.
Urban Plates Locations and Hours
Urban Plates operates in California. Its locations page groups restaurants under Los Angeles, Southern California, Orange County, San Diego, Northern California and Sacramento. The chain opened its first restaurant in the San Diego area in 2011. Hours vary by store; the store listings we saw open at 11 AM.
Restaurants mentioned on Urban Plates’ site and in local news include Del Mar, Carlsbad, La Jolla and Mission Valley in San Diego County; Irvine, Tustin, Brea and Fountain Valley in Orange County; Pasadena, Long Beach, Torrance and Playa Vista in Los Angeles County; and Sunnyvale, San Jose, Pleasant Hill, Dublin and Sacramento in Northern California. The list changes as stores open and close, so use the locator at urbanplates.com/locations for your nearest store and its hours.
When Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital announced an investment in Urban Plates in August 2023, its release described a 17-restaurant chain across San Diego County, Orange County, greater Los Angeles and Northern California. We didn’t find a newer official count.
Finding an Urban Plates near you
The quickest route is the app or the locator on urbanplates.com, which shows each store’s hours and its menu with local prices. Searching “Urban Plates near me” in Google Maps also works, but check the hours on Urban Plates’ own page, since third-party listings can lag behind changes.
Allergens, Gluten-Free and Dietary Options
Urban Plates marks menu items as Gluten Free (GF), Dairy Free (DF), Vegetarian (VEG) and Vegan (V). Most plates become gluten-free when you ask for no bread. But the menu warns it can’t guarantee items won’t touch others during preparation, so people with celiac disease or serious allergies should talk to staff first.
- Gluten-free: all the grilled proteins and most sides are marked GF. Ask for no bread. Gluten-free bread is available on sandwiches for a small charge.
- Vegan: Grilled Organic Tofu plate, Beets + Avocado Bowl, Tomato Basil soup, Classic House salad, the Grilled Organic Tofu sandwich, and vegan sides such as Organic Carrots & Beets, Quinoa and Basmati Rice.
- Dairy-free: grilled chicken, grass-fed steak, grilled salmon and ahi tuna are all marked DF. The blackened salmon and barramundi come with lemon hollandaise and aren’t.
- Raw or undercooked: the steak, salmon and ahi tuna are marked with an asterisk, meaning they may be served raw or undercooked.
Full nutrition and allergen details are on Urban Plates’ nutrition page, and the menu has a QR code linking to its allergen information.
Comparing healthy chains? See our Salad and Go menu, the Chipotle menu with prices, the First Watch menu and nutrition guide, and our Panera breakfast menu.
Why Other Urban Plates Price Lists Look Cheaper
Many Urban Plates price lists online are out of date. One widely copied list shows a Grilled Grass Fed Steak plate at $20.25 and a Chicken Cobb at $16.50. Urban Plates’ own October 2026 menu prices them at $22.99 and $17.50.
Those lists also include items that aren’t on the current menu, such as a Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, an Urban Superfood Salad and a Chicken Tender Family Meal. And some carry calorie figures that don’t match Urban Plates’ menu at all. If a list doesn’t say where its prices came from or when, assume it’s old.
Urban Plates Menu: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a plate at Urban Plates?
On Urban Plates’ October 2026 Southern California menu, plates cost $15.50 to $27.99. That includes two sides and grilled rustic bread. The Grilled Cage Free Chicken plate is $17.99 and the Grilled Grass Fed Steak plate is $22.99. Prices vary by location.
What is the cheapest meal at Urban Plates?
The Soup & Salad Combo at $9.99, with a cup of soup and a side salad. For kids, the Macaroni & Cheese meal is $8.99. The cheapest half sandwich combo is $10.99.
Does Urban Plates have a membership?
Yes, Plate Pass. It gives 20% off dine-in and takeout orders, including website and app orders. It doesn’t cover third-party delivery, catering, gift cards or holiday meals, and can’t be combined with other discounts. Check current plan prices in the app.
Why is there a surcharge at Urban Plates?
Urban Plates’ October 2026 menu says a 1.95% surcharge is added to offset the cost of California-mandated benefits. It’s added to the bill on top of menu prices.
Is Urban Plates gluten-free?
Much of it can be. The grilled proteins and most sides are marked gluten-free, and you can ask for no bread. Urban Plates warns it can’t guarantee there’s no cross-contact, so people with celiac disease should speak to staff.
Does Urban Plates do catering?
Yes. Boxed meals, sandwich trays, salads, protein trays and per-person plates. A small sandwich tray is $85 on the Southern California catering menu. Order at urbanplates.com, email catering@urbanplates.com or call 1-800-652-4788.
Where is Urban Plates located?
In California. Urban Plates’ locations page lists stores across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Northern California and Sacramento. Use the locator on urbanplates.com for the nearest store and its hours.
Is Urban Plates more expensive on DoorDash?
Usually. Urban Plates’ menu states that delivery prices are generally higher than dine-in and takeout, and Plate Pass savings don’t apply to third-party delivery orders.
What to Know Before Your First Urban Plates Order
- Plates include two sides and bread, so a $17.99 chicken plate is a full meal.
- Your sides set the calories. Fries and mac & cheese can double a plate’s total.
- Order pickup in the app for the dine-in price and accurate local pricing.
- Plate Pass pays off fast if you visit twice a month or more.
- Prices have risen about 30% to 40% on plates since 2021, per Urban Plates’ own menus.
- Northern California catering costs more than Southern California on most items.
How We Researched This Urban Plates Guide
Every current price and calorie figure comes from Urban Plates’ own menus, downloaded from the chain’s server: the Southern California restaurant menu dated 21 October 2026, and the Southern and Northern California catering menus dated 19 October 2026. The price history uses two older Urban Plates menus from October 2021 and October 2022. Urban Plates’ main website blocks automated reading, so for Plate Pass rules, ordering and locations we relied on what its own pages show in search, and we say where those pages disagree.
What we couldn’t confirm: current Plate Pass plan prices, a current total store count, and individual store hours. The calorie totals for whole plates are our own sums of Urban Plates’ figures.
Sources used on this page
- Urban Plates Southern California menu, dated 21 October 2026: cdn.urbanplates.com/pdfs/menus/sc-menu.pdf.
- Urban Plates catering menus, dated 19 October 2026: Southern California and Northern California.
- Older Urban Plates menus used for price history: October 2021 (SD-OC) and October 2022 (SC).
- Urban Plates Plate Pass rules, nutrition, catering and locations pages: urbanplates.com/plate-pass/rules, /nutrition, /catering, /locations.
- Company background: Wikipedia, Urban Plates and Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital’s August 2023 investment release.
When Urban Plates prints a new menu, this page gets the new prices and a new date.
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