Jacks Urban Eats - Fresno

Fresh, delicious, and consistently a fantastic choice for the whole family. Mac-n-Cheese, Grilled Cheese & Fries, and the most scrumptious Build Your Own Salad were our choices on our recent visit. The textures in the salad were so varied and satisfying! For atmosphere, super chill and relaxed, & I love the comfy booths and tables too!So for those who have never been, well- ya gotta try it, but here are some tips for ya. When you enter, you walk up to the counter, and see many of the kind workers preparing food, and you order at the register area. They will provide you with a number, and food will be brought to your table. You seat yourself, and get your own beverages & silverware. They have many options for comfort food, especially if you like warm sandwiches, with freshly carved meat, and homestyle sides. They have seasonal options which are awesome too! On a beautiful day, you can also enjoy the outside seating, and I'm telling you, the food will just make you happy. Seeing the pots with hot sides ready to go, watching them slice fresh bread, and assemble hearty salads...this is a great go-to option which makes everyone thrilled.

The outside of this place made me think it was going to be a restaurant but it is way more casual. To our surprise when we walked in we realized it was an order at the counter situation. The prices were reasonable so I didn't expect too much. However I risked it by getting the chicken dish. We also got a salmon salad. It's a nice step up from the Whole Foods bar in terms of the salad. The veggies were kind of weirdly cut. It felt like cafeteria food upgraded. But the flavor was good. The portion size was also good. However the chicken dish was dry. Sitting next to us was a family with seven kids! So it's a kid friendly place. Fast casual. You grab your own utensils. I think we would be back if we were grocery shopping and needed a healthy bite. I'd get the salad again and pass on the plates.

I like the vibe here and the girl that helped my mother and I was really kind and spoke Spanish, which was a plus.My mom had eaten earlier and wanted me to try and I had been here a few years ago, but I don't even remember what I ordered.But I think my impression remains the same I feel like presentation wise. The food looks excellent. Good portions, good proteins good sides.However The food fails to wow my taste buds, which is why I ding a star. It was good. It was edible, but it looks better than it taste if that makes sense a little bland.I would definitely come again to try one of their salads the salmon plate with yams and mashed potatoes were quite tasty, but the flavor fell shortNow I love a good mashed potato, but I felt the portion was rather large for the rest of the meal.Again, I would come again to try something different but I also wasn't disappointed

Stopped by for lunch for the first time a couple weeks ago. I came in after the lunch hour so it wasn't crowded. Even if it wasn't crowded, there is a lot of seating including a good sized patio. It was a beautiful day and their patio is pretty cool for people-watching :) but I had to take my order to go. Workers were very friendly and helpful. Now the food was pretty darn good. I was really hungry and ordered the halloumi sandwich and a salad. I figured I'd get both because the sandwich didn't come with fries. I had to eat the salad for dinner because I got full off the sandwich. My sandwich was delicious. I love haloumi and this had a nice sized piece and a big slice of zucchini (love zucchini) which was a pleasant surprise - it and the aioli made a delicious sandwich! My salad was still good at dinner time. It was a fall special so they don't have it all the time. It had all my favorites like butternut squash and beets and goat cheese - YUMMM! I will definitely be back!

I had a take out order today, first of all my sandwich was served to someone else they figured it out and took it back put it in a to go container. My mashed potato's had no gravy. Let's just say it's going to be a long time before I go back! Two thumbs down

Two days in a row struck out. Yesterday I ordered a salad to be delivered to my work because I was in meetings all day. I got the right salad but I'd requested ranch and it was drenched in sweet brown gross dressing. I really couldn't eat it. And yet I still craved a salad. So...Today went in person. Ordered a salad today at lunchtime, tipped 20%, got the salad with the wrong (and truly awful) same dressing. Sugary dressing which is not something I ever eat so it tasted extra bad. I went back to the counter to politely make them aware they made the salad wrong, but they made no offer to remake the salad. I don't think I should have to be the Salad Karen who has to push the issue -- you made my salad wrong will you please remake it? If I tell you the salad was made wrong, the only correct thing is to offer -- no insist -- to make it right so it's edible. They did this two days in a row. With the same wrong dressing. Sickening sweet brown sticky sugary vinaigrette. Hard to mistake that for "ranch."After I brought the problem to their attention they did give me some ranch dressing which I poured on top but that did not mask the sugary brown vinaigrette or make the salad edible. Portions of toppings on the (expensive) "create your own salad" today were so small.Yes I know; I know it's like the old Catskills joke "Terrible food...and such small portions."Also the fancy soda machine they used to have with lots of sugar-free options is now gone. You can have Diet Coke or nothing. I used to get the diet ginger ale but discovered today the machine was gone. So Diet Coke it was. It was mostly flat. I don't know how that works where a fountain soda has about 25% of the normal carbonation?This place seems like it's fallen on hard time, or else the people working there just don't care. When I went outside I found a clean table in the shade but the first several tables I approached were too dirty to sit at.What a disaster, two days in a row, totally inedible. There's no reason to come back here.

I haven't been to Jack's in years but it popped in my head for some strange reason. Had a salad special Peach and strawberry Gorgonzola, so fresh and refreshing. Shared a pesto chicken sandwich which was also very good. Prices are fairly reasonable, glad Jack's popped into my head!

Trendy inside with simple and solid food!Located in the Fig Garden area, this place specializes in sandwiches, salads, and plates. Service is fast and decent. I find myself craving their cajun chicken sandwich a lot. Such a simple dish, yet it hits the spot every time. The juicy chicken pairs well with the mango salsa. Their sourdough bread is fluffy and a bit sweet, which is perfect for me. They seem to always have quality cuts of meat, and season every dish nicely. Their garlic fries are also a great choice for an appetizer. My only complaint is the portion sizes aren't that big. They are fine for what it is, however, when you pair that with how pricey it is, it loses a star for me. Still recommend checking it out when you're shopping in the area and want a quick bite to eat!

We've eaten at Jack's a few times and the food is always fresh and the selection is great. The service is great and the ambiance is nice.

This place has some good food depends. Worth a try. Worker don't wear hair nets. Really cool place to meet friends or family.