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Urth Cafe
- May 13, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
tigressa from alameda, California
This is the first stop we always make when we land in LA. Even though it was made famous in part by the show Entourage, and it is often a spot to see a celebrity or two, you can almost always get a table pretty easily (in part because there are signs on each table saying you can only be there for 45 minutes when it's busy!) And unlike a lot of trendy spots in LA, the food remains delicious, affordable, and healthy.
The salads can be made with organic greens for $1 extra upon request. The Urth salad has hearts of palm, feta, and olives in it and comes with a hunk of fresh crusty bread. Even the half salad is huge. Fantastic!
The sandwiches are generous and tasty. They make a wonderful portobello mushroom panini that comes with salad that makes a perfect meal while you watch the spectacle of Melrose Street go by. All the soups I've tried there are really great too.
Plus, they make an herbal chai latte which is sweet and soothing. No caffeine, yet leaves you both relaxed and revitalized. Something Starbucks could learn a little about!
From journal The Perfect Healthy Spa Trip to Los Angeles
Urth Caffe
- February 8, 2005
- Rated 4 of 5 by
wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
Urth Caffe is an organic product restaurant that serves wonderful coffees, teas, and healthy sandwiches, salads, and soups. Why organic? All coffees are 100% chemical-free. They use only the freshest fruits and vegetables for their food, and it all tastes better and is better for you. My fave location is the original on Melrose. I had breakfast there not too long ago, and as always, it was great.
From journal Movie Stars and Rock Stars
Urth Caffe
- October 6, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
compass from los angeles, California
Easily the earthiest of coffee houses in WeHo. Both mood and victuals are exclusively organic. But don't mistake this for a third-eye center. The table next to you at this "fashion row" eatery is as likely to have a PR executive as a massage therapist.
Urth's menu is wholesome and varied. It offer brunch, lunch, dinner and a cadre of desserts to bolster its broad range of teas and coffees. Everything, including beverages, are organic.
For a light meal, I recommend the fresh soup. Three varieties offered each day. The tomato and rice soup seems to be a regular and the most popular. Great texture and full taste. The color alone is enough to make you suspect someone's grandmother is behind it. Other soups include a broth mushroom soup and hearty mixed bean. Half-orders of sanwiches and standard salads are available to round out a full meal.($8) Full orders are also available. ($10)
If you are searching for casual brunch, this is the best place in the entire WeHo area. ($10) The only other sound choice, would be the champagne brunch at the Daily Grille. ($27)
But by far, the draw here is an amazing assortment of herbal and non-herbal teas, fresh organic coffees, and baked goods. Large glass jars on warm wooden shelves invite you to walk up and peruse your beverage elements. ($5) Irresistable pies of every ilk and rich cakes line the ordering counter. You can't go wrong with any item. But, you should know these "wholesome" goodies are neither laden with fat, nor smoothed by it. Therefore, these are heavier desserts that rely on flavors more than texture. ($7)
There is waiter service and outside seating (w/ heat lamps at night). It can be crowded on weekend evenings. Parking on Melrose. Careful! Restricted parking on sidestreets.
From journal WeHo, Los Angeles's Cultural Crossroads