Urth Caffe Information

Urth's Caffe at 459 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 sits in the heart of Downtown LA’s Arts District, occupying a restored 1920s former warehouse near 5th and Hewitt. This is the chain’s distinctive Downtown flagship, known for its spacious industrial setting, Art Deco details, raised outdoor patio, organic heirloom coffee, teas, bakery counter, and broad all-day café menu. Compared with smaller locations such as Melrose, the Arts District branch offers considerably more room for lingering over brunch or coffee.
The atmosphere lands somewhere between a European-style coffeehouse and a busy Los Angeles brunch destination. Ordering is done at the counter rather than through traditional table-service waiters; after ordering, guests find a table and the food is brought out. Indoor seating benefits from the building’s exposed historic architecture and high ceilings, while the patio is a particularly appealing choice for casual meetups and people-watching. The café currently opens at 7:00 a.m. daily, closing at 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Online ordering and delivery are also offered.
Urth's Caffe is more than a coffee-and-pastry stop. The Downtown menu covers breakfast bowls, pastries, egg dishes, omelets and scrambles, all-day brunch, lunch and dinner, beverages, and desserts, with plant-based, vegetarian, vegan-option, and gluten-free indicators available on the menu. Traditional breakfast selections have an earlier cutoff,1 p.m. on weekdays and 2 p.m. on weekends,although all-day brunch choices remain available.

Expect a moderate café budget, roughly $20–$30 per person when combining a meal with a specialty drink, with coffee alone considerably less. For a first visit, the Spanish Latté is an obvious starting point: Urth describes it as an original drink created in 1994, while the Italian Cappuccino is another established espresso choice. Pairing coffee with a pastry or sticky bun works well for a lighter visit; for something more substantial, sandwiches, salads, egg dishes, pizza, and other café entrées broaden the appeal beyond breakfast.
Customer feedback consistently favors the coffee, pastries, extensive selection, generous portions, outdoor seating, and suitability for brunch or catching up with friends. The tradeoff is popularity: diners also report crowds, noise, lines, slower service during busy periods, and prices that can feel high for a casual café. Service experiences appear less consistent when the restaurant is packed, so anyone wanting a quiet coffee shop or fast sit-down meal may prefer an off-peak visit.
Overall, this Downtown Urth Caffé works best for weekend brunches, casual dates, coffee meetings, dessert stops, and relaxed meals while exploring the Arts District. Start with a Spanish Latté or cappuccino, add a pastry for a quick visit, or choose an egg dish, sandwich, or salad for a full meal. Visit outside the busiest brunch and lunch periods if comfortable seating and a calmer experience matter more than the energetic café atmosphere.

Most Popular Dishes

  • The Urth Breakfast $8.75

Fresh baked bread or butter croissant with the choice of brie, Jarlsberg, feta or Gouda, butter and jam.

  • French Toast KING $18.75

Our house-made brioche drenched in vanilla custard, baked, and lightly caramelized with honey butter served with fresh whipped cream, berries, walnuts and pure maple syrup.Replace the whipped cream topping with Bananas & Walnuts or a scoop of vanilla Ice Cream or Acai Sorbet with coconut sprinkles for an additional charge.

  • Breakfast Burrito $14.95

Choice of flour, spinach, wheat or gluten-free* tortilla with scrambled eggs, organic black beans, Monterey jack cheese, guacamole and salsa. Served with a mild chipotle sauce. Served all day.*Gluten-Free Notice - We cannot guarantee that our gluten-free items have not been prepared with items containing gluten.

  • Huevos Rancheros Burrito $16.75

Farm-fresh eggs, house-made Ranchero sauce, black beans, soy chorizo, almond cheese, ripe avocado and micro cilantro wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla (gluten-free* tortilla is available). Garnished with fresh jalapeno chili.Can be made 100% plant-based upon request!Served all day.*Gluten-Free Notice - We cannot guarantee that our gluten-free items have not been prepared with items containing gluten.

  • Fresh Corn Waffle -- Gluten-Free* $14.50

Our delicious gluten-free* waffle is made with fresh organic white corn. This waffle is so crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside -- it tastes like fresh cornbread hot out of the oven. It is available with the popular toppings of caramelized bananas & walnuts, acai sorbet, vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce anytime day or night. *Gluten-Free Notice - We cannot guarantee that our gluten-free items have not been prepared with items containing gluten.

  • Chocolate Pistachio Waffle $18.95

Urth's classic Belgian waffle drizzled with Urth Chocolate Hazelnut Cream and Pistachio Butter topped with matcha cream, matcha powder and chopped pistachios. Garnished with fresh berries.

  • Classic Belgian Waffle $11.95

Old-fashioned Belgian buttermilk waffle with pure maple syrup & butter.

  • Banana Walnut Waffle $15.25

Our classic Belgian waffle with fresh bananas and caramel sauce topped with a bruleed banana and garnished with chopped roasted walnuts.

Open Times

Monday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Contact Details

  • 459 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
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What People's Say About Place

We took the buns to our tables and waited for our Panini to be served via a number placed at our table. Service was prompt and the panini was sent to our table in about 10 minutes. The panini was nicely toasted and crisp on the outside. It also had a nice cheese pull with the mozzarella. Prosciutto added depth to the taste of the Panini. By itself, the panini was already delicious. Not sure why a salsa (which tasted like tomato-based sauce for pizzas) was served on the side. If there was a tiny complain, we thought at $15+, the panini portion could have been slightly bigger. On the other hand, both buns that we ordered were excellent. You could really taste the rich nutella and cinnamon between the layers of the croissant bun while the slightly crushed hazelnut, added crunch. Pecan bun on the other hand had generous amount of sticky, sweet pecans and the bun had a chewy texture with dates sprinkled within. Surprised by both buns with different textures though they don’t look like much... For the full review and details of our 5 months Round The World (RTW) travels, visit 2bearbear today!

Had the privilege to stop by and check this cafe recently and here it is, the good, this cafe offers a decent selection of coffees, teas, lattes and such, but above all, amazing desserts. The selection of cheesecake or other assorted treats are worth checking out alone. Where it fumbles the ball (in my opinion) is the food category. I'll show photos of the plates I had. One is the short ribs and the other was the Huevos Rancheros, if you can tell which is which from the photos you need to sign up for Scotland Yard or something. My point is , they put more emphasis on presentation than taste. While maybe the meat is well or in my case over salted. Simple things like beans have no taste. So to cut to the point, I don't recommend the location for food, but highly recommend for your dessert fix. ... And before I forget, the staff was charming, helpful, and very considerate.

This was my third Urth Caffé in the city, and at this point it’s honestly turning into a routine. Same order every time for a reason — Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. I know what I’m getting. Or at least I usually do. This visit was good… but not perfect. The food overall was excellent, as expected. The salmon was solid, eggs cooked right, sauce on point. No complaints there. The only miss was the bread — something felt off this time. Not terrible, just not at the level I’m used to from Urth. Small detail, but noticeable when you’ve had the same dish multiple times. Now the real challenge: parking. Downtown LA did what downtown LA always does. Finding free parking near this location was almost impossible. I spent about 15 minutes circling before giving up and paying $5 for a paid lot. Not Urth’s fault, but it’s part of the experience here, so worth mentioning if you’re planning a visit. Despite that, I’ll say this — I’ll still keep coming back. Urth Caffé remains one of my go-to breakfast spots, and even with a minor miss this time, the quality and consistency are still there. If you’re downtown and craving a proper breakfast, this place is still a safe bet. Just plan ahead for parking — or be ready to pay.

We had a great first time experience. Coffee and breads were delicious. They have so many options that they’ll have something for everyone. Restrooms were clean. Welcoming vibe from the atmosphere to the people. Will definitely come back. Especially for the breakfast.

Is a very nice place to spend time with your loved ones, is cozy, and the atmosphere is great, my only down point is that you have to make the line every time you want to order something. Make sure you know what do you want to eat and for dessert so you can order all at ones.

Tasty egg panini was great. Exactly what I needed and filling for hours. I’ve had way better matcha latte, wouldn’t get it again here.

Great food , excellent service and Ambiance! Cozy , decor elegance and transports you to a mystical experience yet so LA ! The background music classical subtle ! Very comfortable! Decorative delicious cup of coffee are just some things I enjoyed!

I popped in for a date & pb smoothie to go while charging my rental down the block. It was recommended by a local & I enjoyed. Neat spot, high ceilings tiled accents and florals inside give a bistro vibe which flows out to a patio. They service lots and what I saw looked tasty and fresh. I would visit again for a meal and a coffee.

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