Our Latest Lunch Obsession: City Works

Written by Kiki Yan

If you need a solid lunch spot that hits the “fresh but satisfying” sweet spot, City Works absolutely delivered for us this week. I went in thinking I’d grab something light… and left feeling like I’d just unlocked the cheat code to a perfect downtown meal.

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House Salad — Fresh, crisp, actually filling🥗🐟

This bowl is a whole garden party. Artisanal greens, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, radish, bell peppers, kalamata olives, ribbon-thin red onion, and those dangerously good garlic croutons. Everything’s tossed in a bright red wine vinaigrette that wakes the whole thing up.

I leveled mine up with a salmon add-on, and honestly? Worth every penny. The salmon comes out tender, flavorful, and turns a simple salad into a real meal. It’s the kind of lunch that makes you feel healthy and smug for the rest of the day.

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Grilled Chicken Sandwich — Comfort food without the guilt🍔🔥

Then came the real star: the grilled chicken sandwich. Picture this—perfectly grilled chicken breast, smoky bacon, roasted garlic aioli, crisp shredded iceberg, vine-ripened tomato, red onion, and creamy avocado mash. It’s stacked, it’s juicy, and it’s exactly what you want when you’re trying to “eat clean”… but still want a little fun.

Bottom line —

City Works nails that balance between fresh and hearty. Whether you’re keeping it green or going full comfort mode, you’ll walk out happy. If you haven’t been yet, treat yourself on your next lunch break, you deserve a meal that feels this good.