The Market Place Grill | Cafe Downey

Food quality is not there anymore. Please remove risotto from your menu. This is not risotto. It's plain rice with grilled shrimp on top. And the Vietnamese coffee Is just plain iced coffee. For the price you are paying. You would expect to get served quality food.

Sorry but the quality of the food is not what it was 1-2 years ago. I ordered the steak with mashed potatoes. I walked away after I ordered to use the bathroom. I was walking to the table when the food was coming out already. Vegetables were cold & still a little to hard. They added butter on them and the butter wasn't even melted. The mashed potatoes were just ok & had too much bacon on them. They also added cheese which never even melted since the potatoes were not warm. Sorry not a good experience for me. At one time this place was decent but not anymore. I was better off getting a salad. I spent $24 to take half my food home 😫🫩

Great menu, great food too! Everybody in the group enjoyed their meal. Except I had to spend some time picking out ingredient I did not know what gonna be in it. 🤷🏻‍♀️. The menu board was long....

I don't understand why a restaurant in this day and age would totally ignor a customer that comes in to patronize their business. I stood at the counter for 5 minutes with no one in line behind me, 3 people behind the counter did not even acknowledge me. I used to come to this place for many years at least 2 to 3 times a week. I now rarely come because I got tired of being treated luke this and furthermore, your prices have gotten pretty high and for less quality. I try to give this place multiple chances but I am done! Go rught ahead and keep treating your customers like you are doing them a favor and you will be out of business soon. In case you have not looked around, many food options have opened near you. I will definatley feel better giving my hard earned money at a restaurant that treats me like I am welcome and more importantly appreciated. Good luck!

Stopped by for dinner last night and it was not too busy. They have a large menu to choose from and several choices for beer and wine. I ordered the Mediterranean platter as an appetizer which consisted of Tzatziki and cucumber, hummus with peppers, red onion and olives, and goat cheese with carrots and red onions. This was served with a side of pita bread and was absolutely delicious. As our main dish I had the salmon plate and my wife had the chicken breast risotto. The salmon was a bit bland being slightly under seasoned and the risotto was overly seasoned which made the dish slightly unpleasant. The chicken breast was very flavorful but the dijon mustard-type dressing on the chicken was strong and we had to scrape most of it off in order for it to be enjoyable. This has the same batch of risotto as the salmon plate so it was the same issue. Both dishes came with steamed vegetables (green squash, yellow squash, and broccoli) and and two asparagus spears which were all quite delicious. With this we ordered two sprites which came in 'to-go' cups and we weren't sure if refills were included as we were never asked by the server if we wanted a refill, but then again we never asked. In all for these 2 drinks and 2 plates and 1 appetizer our bill was $65. Not terrible but not a budget friendly spot. I wouldn't have an issue with the price if the salmon plate would have been better but I could have had a similar bland dish having made it at home for less. Generally I go out to eat when I'm bored of my simple food at home. High prices for plain foods are not ideal for me but the then again this place has such a large menu that I can't base my opinion in just these two dishes alone. Next time I will stop by for breakfast and then lunch.

The line to order is so long. Took us about 30 to 40 minutes to place the order. The food came out quickly, hot and delicious. It taste great. The service was also great as the staff is very nice and attentive. I had one major problem though. Because the line is so long the doors remain open allowing for flies to come into the diner making my meal an unpleasant one. As I receive my order I expect to be able to enjoy it without having to shoot flies away from my plate. Unfortunately one did land on my plate, ruining my appetite. So delicious but flies make unsanitary.

It really good Greek salads, the rib-eye steak, burgers, paninis,fettuccine, ok everything is amazing. a little pricey but quality and freshness is amazing

My son and I stopped by a couple of days ago and we were grossed out after we got three sets of silverware that still had food on them. Beware, check your silverware to make sure they cleaned it! Feel free to zoom in the picture. Mind you, we asked for a second set of silverware because we thought it was an honest mistake and the waitress brings back two more that were just as dirty. Disgusting!

The service and food here is excellent. I've been here for breakfast/brunch and even on Mother's Day and the service was still spectacular. Mariel is one of the managers and she is always on the floor helping out and making sure every guest is comfortable. The restaurant is always clean and the restrooms also. Another shout out to Mariel for being a fantastic manager/server and all around great employee that is always welcoming with a smile. For food I recommend the Monterey omelette and the Focaccia panini, but honestly everything is good here

Went to The Marketplace in Downey for brunch on the 4th of July. Wasn't the best option, but not the worst either. We originally tried to go to Black Bear, but their wait was over an hour, so we ended up here instead. It's an order-at-the-counter type of spot, then you find your own table. The menu gave off Cheesecake Factory vibes -- lots of options, some solid picks, but we came for breakfast. We were a party of 10, and the person taking our order had a lot of patience, which we appreciated. We managed to split across a couple of tables, and when a larger one opened up, we asked if we could move. The server's response? Pretty dry. Whether she was over her shift, didn't get the day off, or just wasn't feeling it, she told us in a sharp tone we had to wait for the table to be bussed. Like, relax -- not that serious. Luckily, an older gentleman working the floor stepped in and took care of us. Super attentive and kept things moving. As for the food -- I ordered the French toast, and honestly, I wasn't impressed. It was dry and had uneven blotches of cinnamon, like they tried to make it look fancy but missed. Either use a finer shaker or just go with powdered sugar. It didn't land. The eggs were also dry. I'd suggest using a splash of milk or butter to get that smoother, softer scramble -- more of a French-style (œufs brouillés) vibe.

I made a return visit to this marketplace, and while the phrase "sophomore slump" did come into play, I'm still keeping my rating at 5 stars since I usually take the average of my visits, and my first one was far superior that it would have been hard to top it. I came in at about 7 PM, and there were plenty of customers inside. Not necessarily a full house, but full enough for me to want to order to go as opposed to dining in, which is what I did last year. It took a while for someone to ring me up despite there not being a line, but at least it gave me some time to look over the menu. My gripe about the menu monitors changing screens frequently still remains, but I knew I wanted the same dish I ordered last year: Salmon & Shrimp. I had thought about a Salmon Wrap, but didn't want to save a few bucks to take a chance at an entree that could have been significantly smaller. A couple of employees were busy talking to each other, possibly about orders that had already been placed, but it didn't take too long for another employee (Griselda?) to take my order. I wish those two employees were more customer-centric, however; if this were my first visit, it would have left a rather sour first impression. I did think about forgoing the Shrimp to save $1.40, but when I asked Griselda if the salmon in the Salmon was the same as the salmon in the Salmon & Shrimp, she answered affirmatively. Without hesitation, I elected to retain the shrimp as it seemed that was the only difference besides maybe the type of bread; the Salmon & Shrimp comes with focaccia bread, but the Salmon Plate comes with pita bread. I asked Griselda how long it'd take for the kitchen to prepare my order, and she estimated between 10 and 15 minutes. I clocked the wait time at about 12 minutes here. There were a few empty tables inside, but I sat at a booth seat facing the front door and away from the front counter. When my order was ready for pickup, they called my name, and I went up to the counter to pick up my order. Another reason why I took my order to go was because I had an insulated bag in my trunk, and the bag kept my meal warm during the drive home. My meal was in a pretty large takeout container made of type 6 plastic. It was a little larger than your standard takeout box, but even that larger box was a little small for the amount of food I got. The focaccia bread was on top of the salmon, which was next to the vegetables and shrimp; all of that sat on top of the risotto. Maybe a bento box would have worked better here with all the different components of this meal, but then again, it'd have to be a pretty big bento box to fit all that lol. Everything tasted about the same as last year, though I think the quality of the salmon itself dwindled a bit. Like the filet was burnt in a few places, but the burnt spots weren't too distracting to my enjoyment of the meal. Last year, I used some extra sauce on one of their dining tables to give the salmon some flavor; luckily, I had some sauce at home to do just that. The focaccia bread resembled the bread used in a panini, and I wish they added some whipped butter in my meal as that would have perfectly complemented the bread, and perhaps the salmon as well. Steamed vegetables were just your ordinary steamed vegetables. Shrimp were a nice add-on with a good amount of flavor in each bite. But man, that risotto was definitely something! It was so flavorful that I dared not add any sauce for fear that it would have evoked the "too much good is no good" adage I've mentioned in several of my other reviews. Overall, I still enjoyed my meal, but if I had based my rating off of this last visit alone, I would have given 4 stars instead of 5. However, the average still remains closer to 5 than 4. It's more like a 9.1 or 9.2 out of 10. I can safely say that unless you have some sauces at home that can add some flavoring to your meal, I would highly recommend dining in, even if there's only one table left, so that you can utilize the various sauces they have on their tables. One last thing I wanted to point out: my receipt had the incorrect time stamp. It was off by ~23 minutes! Someone should take a look at the register to see why the huge discrepancy? I can understand 5 minutes, but 23?!

I enjoyed my lunch here very much. I ordered an Alfredo pasta and it was so delicious. I love the bread that it came with. The pasta was good it wasn't too creamy. It's a really good size portion for the price. I had enough for leftovers later which was great. I love that they make it customizable, I had them remove the tomato's. They have a very large menu. On Wednesdays it's half off wine. I recommend giving this place a try it's very delicious. I ordered a mimosa and that was very good too I mean look at the size of the glass! I was pleasantly surprised. The service was good, when you arrive you wait in line you order in the front and then they bring you your food. They have several tables and chairs hightop tables and low seating ones. You can also sit outside if you choose. The restaurant is nice and it's cutely decorated. I'll definitely be coming back I want to try the entire menu.

Great food, great service, great vibes! The Marketplace Grill Cafe delivered exactly what I was hoping for. My Grilled Chicken salad was delicious and the staff made me feel right at home. Highly recommend!

Have had breakfast here a few times. Food was good. Service is great. Sitting available outside and inside. Large chocolate chip cookies is delicious. Vietnamese coffee also really good. Cappuccino was a bit off.

Came for an early lunch on Sunday, service was super fast and weather was nice so we sat outside. Chicken ciabatta sandwich is my go-to because I love their chipotle sauce and it didn't disappoint!

Ive been coming here for years and i have had the risotto which is delicious! The service is fast and comes back to check on you often, but the line can get long. It can get packed quickly but there is outside seating. I now get the avo chicken panini which is soo delicious. I love their fries (like potato slices). Everything is a generous portion. They have breakfast and anything you could want. The fresh orange juice is amazing! Love coming here - its well lit and a family atmosphere

Unfortunately my new experience is seeming to become a pattern for some reason. We have been here about 5 times and 2 of those time they seem to forget about our order and never deliver our food. We are patient because we get it the kitchen is can get backed up. But then start to notice people who ordered after us are all mid meal, we raise the concern and it's met with attitude.... This place keeps dropping the ball and after giving them plenty of chances this new pattern speaks for itself..

Have not been here in quite some time since I moved, but would have to say that that food quality is still great from the last time I was here . The panini avocado chicken was good and enough for 2 people to share. You got hungry coming here , and the service from the counter to the floor is good. Place is kept clean.

We have been coming to Marketplace since it opened as we live nearby. The quality of the food has remained consistent as the service had. The manager JJ, servers Mariol and Rose are absolutely the best. Marketplace also supports local organizations and community schools with donations. So happy with this business in our community. I highly recommend the Greek Salad with steak. Best feta cheese I've had.

Good service but some of the food are a little bland, good for those on diets. The lemon vinaigrette is just vinegar and lemon and oil no spices. Pro tip to management tru panini kabobs lemon vinaigrette and remake it here please. The chicken soup is great, but the salmon is flavorless. Their jambalaya is also good here.

Loveee that this place has a drive through. The food was super fresh when we got it! Great portions to the food. It is a tad expensive, but if ima pay this is how I expect the food to be. With a lot of favor, fresh and making me want to go back. Will definitely be coming back.

Why can't we give half stars? Anyhow, we went a few weeks ago and service was good, ambiance was great. The food was good BUT it was cold. I ordered chilaquiles, my son a grilled cheese and husband French toast. The flavor was good, just cold. This time around, the food was colder than the first time. We did sit outside, this time, maybe that contributed to the team of the food. We weren't "wow'd" by the food this time. We all ordered something different and weren't impressed.

The Greek salad with chicken is tossed in a delicious, tangy and craveable dressing but it also comes at a hefty price of $18 and change considering it's a bowl greens with some tomatoes, onions, cucumbers with slices of chicken and pita triangles. The servers are attentive.

Marketplace never gets old. Can come once a week and get something different each time, always satisfying

I was craving this spot since I used to come here all the time and I was not disappointed! I went with the trusty chicken Alfredo and love how rich the flavor is! Their onion rings are also the perfect amount of crunch and flavor. We went around lunch time to there was virtually no wait and there was plenty of seating available, inside and outside. Their pastries were great too! I'm a sucker for cheesecake so it was easily top tier to me. Only downside was the red velvet cake was a bit dry for my liking. My girlfriend loved this spot too, so we will for sure end up coming back!

Their food options are amazing! They have a wide variety of options and healthy options. I got the club sandwich and my sister had the chicken Alfredo. I also got an iced vanilla latte and my sister got a cappuccino and a side of fruit. The servers are extremely nice and attentive. The place was also clean. Great to bring your family.

I drove 20 miles just to come and get some food now I got to drive another 20 miles to go home with a empty stomach. Cus I'm diabetic I have to carefully choose where to eat , and for them to tell me they are closed , when on yelp it say they close at 9 . This is madness I talk to someone name jay jay the supposed manager didnt want to give me a upper number to complain about the mislead , unprofessional , wrong hours advertising. He clearly don't care about the reputation or customers . the door was even open and it was 8:20 when they said they now close at 8:00 . I drove with wife and kids to just get food and now I have to tell my kids they didn't want to serve us or let us order for take out , so the next person who reads this think about it before going here .

LARGE GROUPS/FAMILIES ARE NOT WELCOME HERE. Brianna the manager is very rude and will not accommodate large families. You are not allowed to sit unless you have already paid for your food. Families are not allowed to sit as well. This is a grab a go place.

Delicious! service is great ! Indoor and out seating which ever choose depending on the weather is great !

Yearning for more? 1/2 It's been a while since I've eaten here and glad I came back. Ordered the pastrami sandwich and thought it was pretty good! Good flavor and a nice texture. No gristle or chewy pieces of fat. Expenses: 1/1 Standard prices, think it was in the 14-16 dollar range. Location: 1/1 Nice casual, clean spot with quick, attentive service. Plenty of parking, accept debit cards, and has indoor dining options. Possibility of a Future Visit & Recommendation: 1/1 I'd come back for that sandwich and to try other items, and I'd recommend it if you are in the area.

I come here once in a while because my mom really likes one of their paninis. On Mother's Day when she requested this for lunch, I was happy to pick this up for her and decided to get something for myself too. Unfortunately, the problem is outside of a couple of their paninis, most of the items here aren't that tasty, they consistently lack in flavor and almost any dish here starts around $20, but it doesn't taste like it. The service is not bad and the ambiance is average. I feel like over the years their food quality and value has gone down, not really a place I would recommend when there are better options nearby. Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 2.5/5 Overall: 3/5

This place is delicious! They're portions are huge compared to the price! It is definitely worth going there and trying their food! I ordered a lettuce wrap burger which is half a pound with chipotle sauce instead of thousand island! I ordered a medium rare and it came with tomatoes, onions, and the lettuce was wrapped! It comes with two sides so I decided to get sweet potato, fries, and fruit! The burger was amazing and they were able to make it medium rare for me! The sweet potato fries, we're good, and the best part was they give you a big portion of fruit!

Soon as walking in we were acknowledged. I was undecided on what to order but the young lady at the register was very informative about the menu. We sat after and food came out fairly quickly. Fantastic service ! The food was a great portion very lovely breakfast.

Hair in 2/3 of my plates. Not sure If there's new management or what but this place has gone down hill.

So I finally made it around to have breakfast here, we ordered the bacon and eggs breakfast and a side of sausage the sausage was extremely salty and honestly I couldn't eat it. I continued to eat the rest of my food until I got to the last bite of my scrambled eggs, I was so disgusted as I chewed on some eggshells that was it for me, I had to spit out my food. It was early in the morning and there was one other person there, service was good our waiter was super nice, just disappointed on the food tho, it's not like the cooks were in a hurry and didn't see the eggshells going into the scramble. 4/15/24

it all seemed pretty basic... i got a chicken salad with lemon vinaigrette, but it had no flavor whatsoever. i liked the toast and fresh avocado better. my bf got a burrito but it also was mediocre. the service was great tho! clean establishment! clean restrooms, big parking lot, and happy employees. i MIGHT give it a second try, but its iffy.

Food are very good. It gets busy though. They are very friendly and offer help as needed. Patking is plentiful.

This was one of the best dining experiences I've had. There are many menu options to choose from so selecting food might be a bit overwhelming at first. However, the staff were very welcoming and helped provide recommendations. Ordering and payment takes place at the counter. I chose to have the appetizer platter and Philly cheese steak panini. The environment was great, the place was definitely packed, but it felt comfy and clean. Once our food was brought to our table, the serving size was great and the presentation was impressive! Overall, the food was very delicious and exceeded my expectations. Staff frequently checked in on our table to help us if we wanted to request a water refill or wanted some sauce.

Greek salmon salad was delicious, service was quick and the ambience is so enjoyable sitting outside.

Everything here is delicious. Brunch, lunch or dinner. Food is fresh! I like the selections on desserts.

@ Peter P Owner, please bring the Long Beach location back I'm obsessed with marketplace and I miss it so much being local to my city. When I get a chance I make the drive to Downey because it's that worth it. Avocados chicken panini with the potato's is chefs kiss!

Food was okay, nothing special. Service did take time especially for drink refills. Slightly pricey for what it offers. Onion rings were tasteless and the potatoes were slightly tough.

This place does not disappoint. -The Food I've had many dishes here and the use of fresh ingredients is instantly noticeable. My go to's are mostly the salads, they are generously portioned and delicious. -The Service It's an order and sit motto and you have your food served. The staff is friendly, I dont have much to add beyond this, it's good. -The Ambiance I like it. I mostly enjoy eating outside since I like to read a bit after my meal. This place provides a friendly environment for quick lunch meetings, get some work done, or simply enjoy your meal and be on your way.

I love their avocado chicken panini. It's my go-to whenever I lunch here. I've tied other dishes, and their meat is always tender and delicious. I liked the tortilla soup I tried today, but wasn't a fan of the house cut potatoes. Music is always playing and everyone is friendly.

Today, I wanted to celebrate my mother-in-law's 70th birthday. I decided to come here because we like the food. Unfortunately, staff kicked us out of the restaurant. Their reason for this was because I brought my dog with me. My dog is a service dog. He is certified and carries his ID. Even though we explained this to them, they didn't care. The only option they gave us was to sit outside. It is super cold and windy outside, so of course I won't take that. I brought an elderly person with me. I will never come back here again.

I called to place a to go order at about 12:45pm. I called 3 times - no answer. I called again and a girl finally answered. I told her I wanted to place an order to pick up. She told me to hold on. After 6 minutes of waiting, I hung up. Must be nice NOT to need customers!!! :( A co-worker told me they do this all the time. They put you on hold and I guess they hope you'll hang up???

The place is right up the street from where I work. I come here to order the chicken wrap which comes with 2 sides of your choice. I get the salad and sweet potato fries. The amount of food you get for the price is worth it. They're pretty quick as well in preparing the food. Staff have all been pretty friendly. It's dine in and drive thru. There's always people there and can be busy during lunch hours. Will definitely continue to come here and hopefully try some other items off the menu.

The Marketplace in Downey used to be one of my favorite restaurants. Not any more!!! Apparently bad management. It takes THREE phone calls before anybody answers the phone for your to-go order. Too many times, the Greek Feta potatoes are not freshly cooked--looks like they are two days old and are tasteless. Often the olives are missing in the salad. The MP grilled chicken wrap is supposed to have avocado--not today, however. The music is too loud and over-powering--difficult to talk to your dinner partner. Even though I live less than ten minutes away, I will NEVER set foot in this establishment again!!! The quality and preparation of the food is the main problem.

Fresh food, a great variety to order from. Some plates can be a bit pricey. Good size portions. Never had a bad dish here. I like how most plates come with a salad. Served is fast too.

Greek style steak salad is THE BEST also try their panini. Ver delicious and reasonable with pricing

Definitely want To come And try this Place I was at the drive-through and I was looking at the menu when I was ready to order. I said hello a few times I stayed there for 10 minutes. No one came so I had to reverse out of the drive-through but I definitely want to try this place hopefully they'll have time to take my order next time.

Horrible. Make sure your order is all in the bag before you step out of the restaurant for any Togo orders. Make sure the food looks exactly like the images .. I placed a Togo order and items were missing, had to drive back , wait for items that has not even been made with the rest of my order ? Chicken was dry , salad had no chicken .. nobody from my family ate any of the food we ended up going out to eat .

Ordered the Avocado Chicken Panini Sandwich via the drive thru today. Get to my office to enjoy my meal and there's absolutely NO avocado to be found in or around my sandwich. Feel completely cheated and bamboozled especially for the cost of the meal. The young lady working the window had a great personality though.

The menu (paper menu) is overwhelming due to the amount of items. Ordered the Asian salad which tasted nothing like an Asian salad. I tasted American/Latin salad due to the red peppers, grilled chicken and dressing. The dressing was a combination of red salsa, vinegar and maybe sesame dressing combined. NOT good at all! Service was just ok and ambiance was ok. I do not recommend this restaurant. One of the ladies was kind and checked on me so that is why I'm giving it 2 stars.

Yum. When they say that they give big portions, they mean it. Ordered the salmon Greek salmon which came with something like 6 pita slices and 12 Oz of delicious salmon for $20ish dollars. So worth it cause I was hungry and it was delicious. Def 2 servings a dish. Cut to try their panini next time. Highly recommend

I'm not sure if we just went on an off day but the food was not good. We had the steak pita and the chicken sandwich. They were both pretty bad. The steak was fatty and chewy. The chicken sandwich wasn't much better. I don't think I'll go back. It certainly wasn't worth 40 dollars.

Love the avocado chicken panini and greek fries ! My family has been coming here for years (: