Urth Caffé's World
Urth's Pâtisserie Viennoiserie
Urth's Caffé's Pâtisserie Viennoiserie will transport you to Paris!
There is a little story behind Urth's croissants and pâtisserie viennoiserie that I want to share with you:
When Urth started baking their own pâtisserie viennoiserie they wanted it to be authentic. So, the first pastry chef they hired was French and hailed from the famed pâtisserie viennoiserie, Pierre Hermes in Paris. He taught Urth Caffé and its founders, Shallom & Jilla Berkman the classic techniques used to make the flakiest croissants.
Later, Chef Davide Giova, a former pastry chef from Valentino's (in Los Angeles) came on board and he improved on the original French recipes developed by Urth's original pastry chef. He and Urth's co-founder, Shallom Berkman tried butters from New Zealand, England, France, Italy, and America. The best tasting butter was chosen from Normandy, France, and this is what is used in all of Urth's bakery items today. Chef Davide also sourced the best heirloom grains from Italy. All of which resulted in the perfecting of the secret recipe used for Urth's croissants and pâtisserie viennoiserie.
Urth Caffé's Supergreens™
Microgreens so fresh they are on your plate the same day they are picked!
Down the winding hidden roads of Mullholand Drive and beyond a steep driveway, lies the hidden gem that is Mulholland Estate—a family-owned organic and regenerative microgreens, agave and flower farm that is soon to supply Urth Caffé with the freshest, most nutritional and might I say—beautiful—microgreens in all of L.A.
Microgreens are packed with nutrients and are said to have up to 40 times the vitamin and antioxidant levels of their full-grown counterparts; this inspired Urth Caffé to serve them at the café with the menu name "Supergreens™." Supergreens are an exclusive mix that Chef Davide Giova developed through an extensive collaboration and tasting with Mulholland Estate's Jules, and these tiny little powerhouses are so fresh, they will have just been picked the same day they are on your plate!
Urth Caffé's 100% Pure Certified Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
Imagine it is early spring in Vermont. Birds are chirping happily. The days are getting longer. The sun is high and warm in the sky. The sun's golden rays melt into your skin. Notice the flowers beginning to bloom. Green foliage pushing tender tendrils towards blue sky after a long cold winter. The air is still crisp with the occasional dusting of residual snow. You trudge along trails made muddy by winter's melting snow and the occasional rain. Steam rises from the sugar houses like a mystic mist into the still and cool sky. You inhale the scent of sweet, caramel-scented maple. You pull your sweater more tightly around you. Nature in full bloom. Majestic and silent at once.
This beautiful season of spring and rebirth is the time that Vermont maple sugaring takes place. Expert sugarmakers have four to eight weeks—usually during March and April—to collect precious sap from majestic sugar maple trees. The sap is clear—like water—and has the same consistency and taste. This precious liquid from the tree is boiled down to make the very special maple syrup that Urth Caffé is honored to provide. It takes fifty gallons of sap to make just one gallon of pure maple syrup.
The Music of Urth Caffé
Ever been at your favorite Urth Caffé sipping on an exquisitely crafted heirloom, organic coffee or fine tea, or nibbling on a healthy bite—and wondered where the music came from? It is a carefully curated playlist of songs personally chosen by Co-Founders Shallom & Jilla Berkman. This beautiful and eclectic combination of songs is a mix of their own personal favorites, music heard on their travels and even songs they've heard their kids play and thought, Wow! That would be great for the Urth mix. They are things they have listened to many times and enjoy and appreciate. Present day classics in a sense.
The songs range from classical to modern and span such diverse artists as Elvis and Pavarotti. It is a carefully crafted selection that is broken down into morning, mid-day, afternoon and night with 1000 tracks per playlist for each time slot!
Urth Caffé Beverly Hills—A Home Away from Home
Urth Caffé Beverly Hills is a home away from home. A neighborhood place to come meet with family and friends. Have one of Urth's signature heirloom organic coffee drinks, fine tea, a nutritious and delicious meal, and enjoy the comforting warmth and inviting ambiance. Opened in 2003, the building was originally built in 1936 and has a home/cottage-like feel. This history and nuance shines through even today and is what lends Urth Beverly Hills its authenticity and cozy ambiance.
A fire is lit in the main dining room during the winter months. And there is an outdoor fountain that is not only aesthetically beautiful but also holds a very special and treasured meaning, which I will touch on later.
Co-Owners Shallom & Jilla Berkman chose this location and building because of its quaint charm and historic nature. Says lead architect, Victor Corona, "They liked the brick exterior and the fact that it looked like a French cottage, which made it unique to all the other buildings on Beverly Boulevard. And being that it was already an existing restaurant, they did not want to change too much of it. They really wanted to preserve as much of the actual building as possible."
Urth Caffé Pasadena: A Tranquil & Vibrant Escape in the Heart of the Playhouse District
Urth Caffé Pasadena is an architectural marvel. A gem situated in the Arts District of Pasadena that not only reflects the Mission Revival architecture of the area but seamlessly blends Spanish and Moorish influences as well. Meticulously designed over a period of 5 years with great attention to craft and detail—the authenticity and craftsmanship is definitely felt when you walk into this very special Urth Caffé.
The architecture implementation was led by architect Victor Corona and his team. But the design, heart, and inspiration came from Urth Co-Founder, Jilla Berkman. And was inspired by the design of the Pasadena Playhouse and the surrounding playhouse district historic buildings. Jilla added the elements of Moorish and Spanish design—like the archways and intricate tile work.
The Art of the Ancient Japanese Tea Ceremony — Meditation in a Cup
In Japan, drinking tea is more than just a momentary passing—it is an art. A meditation on the moments between each sip. A ritual that honors and respects not only the tea itself, but the centuries-old tradition of preparing and drinking Matcha.
Urth Caffé was proud to host Akihiro Nakai and his family from the prestigious Entsu Estate in Wazuka, Japan, for an ancient matcha tea ceremony in both Urth's Beverly Hills and Hawthorne locations. Akihiro and his son, Akito, demonstrated and shared the ancient, meditative and centuries-old techniques for preparing, presenting and drinking this very special ceremonial tea. A rich and ancient tradition that goes back over 900 years.
Urth's organic Wazuka Matcha is sourced exclusively from Entsu Estate in Wazuka, Uji District, Japan. An organic green tea farm that has been producing ceremonial-grade matcha for Urth Caffé since 2002.
Silvia Carolina Herrera Natural-Process Geisha Micro Lot A Unique Offering Unlike Any Other
Urth Caffé now proudly offers single farm Silvia Carolina Herrera coffee. A truly unique and one-of-a-kind limited offering. This exceptional coffee is a certified organic natural-process Geisha micro lot from Chiapas Mexico. A very rare coffee and a true micro lot—only a limited amount available! This is a very special and renowned Geisha variety with a perfumed and delicately floral jasmine fragrance. It is a complex and subtle cup with hints of bright limey citrus sweetened with tropical notes of guava, papaya and custard.
Urth Caffé Saudi Arabia & Dubai Breaking Unprecedented Ground With Vision and Service from the Heart
Urth Caffé Saudi Arabia and Dubai has won the prestigious "Best Caterer" 2025 Brand of the Year Award! This coveted and prestigious award comes on the heels of their 2024 "Best Café" Award and is given only to the cream of the crop and the café that has demonstrated exceptional skill and value to the community.
Urth Co-founders Shallom and Jilla Berkman recently traveled to Saudi Arabia and Dubai and have been in talks about collaborating directly with Saudi coffee farmers in the Jazan region near Yemen.
All Things Chocolate and Love at Urth Caffé
The heart of Urth Caffé is in everything Urth creates and that goes especially for their divine bakery and drink items made with care, love and the finest chocolate.
Like their new delicious soft chewy and gooey Love Chocolate Chunk Cookie—loaded with big chunks of rich dark chocolate. Made without nuts it is the perfect cookie to warm your soul and satisfy your heart. Here just in time for Valentine's Day, but it will be available year-round in all the café's—order it warm for an extra special treat!
Urth's master baker and head chef Davide Giova personally visited the farms in Ecuador to procure the purest organic raw sugar and chocolate.
Urth's Best Organic Raw Unrefined Sugar in the World!
Urth Caffé has once again partnered with an exceptional farm to provide you with the best organic raw unrefined sugar available. We have built a direct relationship with an Ecuadoran organic sugar cane farm and are proud to bring this delicious nutritious alternative to traditional sugar to our cafés. Urth's Head Chef, Davide Giova visited the organic sugar factory in Ecuador personally.
In keeping with Urth's ethos of going above and beyond just organic and sourcing only the highest quality ingredients, this delicious pure naturally sweet unrefined sugar pairs beautifully with our heirloom (non-GMO) organic coffees. Lending them a subtle, rich, caramelly sweetness that does not overpower but delicately brings out the coffee's natural flavors.
Urth x Municipal Collab—Now in Oceanside!
Urth Caffé has teamed up with Mark Wahlberg's Municipal in a historic collaboration at Municipal's flagship store in Oceanside.
This is the first Urth Caffé in the San Diego area and Urth Caffé is proud and honored to be a part of this beautiful community and bring Urth's ethos and love for its beloved guests not only to the San Diego area but to Municipal—an accessible luxury brand that shares Urth's vision of community and accessibility.
Mark Whalberg's Municipal brand embodies an empowering mission to "inspire people to bet on themselves and make big things happen." Urth Caffé couldn't be prouder to partner with an organization with such positive core values! While also providing the finest organic, always sustainably sourced coffee and tea.
Urth Caffé Pumpkin Pie – A Cult Classic!
Urth Caffé's world-famous pumpkin pie has a rich history of providing delicious homemade pies to our beloved community. Available in both Classic and Vegan, each and every pie is lovingly handmade using the freshest, finest ingredients and the highest standards of European quality and purity: Heirloom (non-GMO) ancient grains and flours, the creamiest imported French butter, and a pumpkin puree delicately spiced with warming autumnal spices. Creating an exquisite dessert your Thanksgiving guests will not forget!
But Urth's pumpkin pie is more than just a delicious, satisfying and much sought-out pie. It also has an interesting history and story behind it: Our Classic Pumpkin Pie has been a Southern California tradition since 1994, and we are honored to celebrate this 30th Anniversary with you! The famous graham cracker crust was an inspiration of Urth's Co-Founder, Jilla Berkman and we were the first to introduce the graham cracker to the pumpkin pie!
Urth Decaf Coffees—Some of the Healthiest in the World
Very rarely can you find a decaffeinated espresso that is on par with its regular, caffeinated sibling. But Urth Caffé takes great care and expertise to craft and provide a decaf espresso that is rich, thick, chocolatey and delicious.
A hit of smoke on the finish with echoes of caramel & tobacco—this is a decaf that does not disappoint and will never make you miss or long for its caffeinated counterpart.
All of Urth's decaf beans go through a rigorous decaffeination process that removes 99.9% of the caffeine to give you one of the most caffeine-free cups available.
Not only that, but Urth Caffé uses the Natural Mountain Water Process, guaranteeing a clean coffee that has 100% no chemicals used to decaffeinate it.
Urth Caffé Master Roaster Zachary Fogel Personally Visits Sustainable and Regenerative Farms in Ethiopia
Urth Caffé's Master Roaster Zachary Fogel has sourced exclusive and exceptional new coffee from a very special farm called Suke Quto, located in the Guji region of Ethiopia. Like all of Urth's heirloom (non-GMO) organic coffees, the coffee from Suke Quto goes through a rigorous vetting process before making it to our cafés, and ultimately to your cup. These beautiful coffees are certified both Organic, and Rainforest Alliance. We are proud and excited to share with you both the washed and the natural process coffees from farm Suke Quto.
Urth Caffé will be using both the washed and natural Suke Quto in some of our blends, including the Urth Rainforest™ and Urth Dolce™ Espresso. These very special beans have cupping notes of floral, orange, peach, chocolate—and are well balanced with juicy acidity and a long, sweet finish (for the washed). And floral, berry, citrus, cherry, chocolate—and are fruity and sweet with winey acidity and a long, sweet finish (for the natural).
Urth Caffé Salads - Some of the Freshest You Can Find
Let's talk a little about Urth's Salads. And specifically, the fresh-picked greens and produce used to create these delicious, satisfying, and healthy options.
I am writing this from Urth Caffé, Beverly Hills and I am nibbling on the delicious and satisfying Urth Farmer Salad—just picked baby spinach leaves, organic and sourced locally. Dressed lightly in a peppercorn dressing that does not wilt the leaves, but laces them lightly. Tangy—yet not overpowering. The sweet richness of the maple glazed pecans balanced by the salty bite of Parmesan. Thinly-sliced crescent moons of fennel—the herbaceous crunch bright and refreshing. A fresh and fragrant cherry tomato—that pops in your mouth when bitten. Crunchy thinly sliced red onions. The bite of a paper-thin farm fresh radish, recently plucked from the earth.
Regenerative Farming— The Interconnectedness of All Things
Urth Caffé proudly adheres to the principles of regenerative farming practices in sourcing and providing the highest quality organic eggs, heirloom (non-GMO) produce, coffee and tea. As well as using ancient heirloom and organic grains in our breads and other bakery items.
What is regenerative farming and what does it mean for you, your health and the health of our beautiful planet? Regenerative farming takes sustainable agriculture one step further—to not only sustain it, but to heal it.
The approach to regenerative farming is one of interconnectedness—the earth, her land, the farmer, the ecosystem, the seasons—all working in harmony and respect of each other to nurture and sustain our planet, the animals, and humans upon it.
The Heart of Urth Caffé
Ever go into Urth Caffé (or look at Urth's logo or one of their mugs or a myriad of other things) and notice the ❤️ within it? That is the heart of Urth Caffé. One of the main principles upon which Urth Caffé was founded and built and the guiding light and philosophy of Co-Founders Shallom & Jilla Berkman—That there is "heart" in everything that Urth does. Says Shallom, "The heart is important to Urth Caffé. Because everything is done with love. It's a business out of love and a desire to do good and serve." And this is a real ethos and foundation of Urth. It is the motivation. So, they put a heart into everything and it is always there as a reminder.
Introducing Urth's New Pistachio Butter and Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
We are proud and excited to share with you that Urth Pistachio Butter™ and Urth Chocolate Hazelnut Cream™ are now available at all Urth Caffés!
These delicious and buttery spreads are exclusive to Urth Caffé and were developed by Urth Caffé Co-Founder Shallom Berkman and Cima Norma, a Swiss chocolatier that has been making magic with chocolate since 1903. Thoughtfully taking the cocoa process and chocolate making one step further than most chocolatiers, they specialize in the finest organic cocoa, ingredients and non-refined natural sugar sourced from sustainable origins. Using a chocolate making process that is seeped in tradition, and a rich history they create exceptional chocolates that are "lovingly handmade."
Shallom visited Cima Norma's factory in Lugano, Switzerland in February of 2023 to help develop these new recipes for Urth. And the beautiful jars of Pistachio Butter and Chocolate Hazelnut Cream are now available for purchase at all Urth Caffé locations.
Urth Caffé's Worldwide Partnerships Produce Heirloom, Organic Coffees That Are Healthier for All
Urth Caffé Co-Founder Shallom Berkman met with Aurora Maria Izquierdo Torres and members of the Arhuaco tribe in Pueblo Bello located in the mountains of Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria to discuss Urth Caffé's heirloom, organic coffee standards.
Aurora is the founder of Urth's heirloom, organic coffee source in Colombia, a cooperative of 700 small-scale coffee farming family members from four indigenous groups – the Arhuacos, Koguis, Wiwas, and Kankuamos, each with a distinct language that live in the surrounding mountains.
Only the top 1% of the coffee yield will be good enough. Heirloom trees require deep shade and grow up to 20 feet tall. Heirloom coffee possesses superior sweetness, aroma, less acid, and is easier to digest than coffee from conventional, hybridized trees.
Urth Caffé Heirloom Organic Coffee ~ Lower in Acid & Healthier for All
"In the late eighties, Jilla and I began researching to start our own business following our passion for coffee and for supporting a healthier environment while giving back to the resources," said Shallom Berkman who co-founded Urth Caffé with his wife Jilla.
"This research led us to meet Jorge Cebreros, a leading organic coffee agronomist and pioneer in certified organic, sustainable and fair-trade coffee. He explained to us that the key to the best quality coffee – and an essential part of a sustainable and biodynamic program – is to plant heirloom coffee seedlings," Shallom continued.
The coffee seedlings Jorge was referring to had never been genetically modified; they originated from and grew wild in the highest altitudes of the remote Ethiopian rainforests.
Coffee Cupping ~ Discovering the World's Best
Slurp. Slurp. Slurp – the sound your parents probably didn't want to hear at the dinner table.
Those sounds are integral to Urth Caffé's decisions about our heirloom, organic coffees at the South Bay Roasting Room each day. "It takes a lot for a coffee to reach the level of 'Urth Worthy,'" said Shallom Berkman, Urth Co-Founder. "We look for coffee with superb and exceptional flavors – unique and stand-out characteristics.
"Each quality – aroma, body, flavor and acidity – are rated from 1 to 100. We are always striving to find, true 'Urth Worthy' coffee that scores 90-plus!"
The greatest tool for evaluating coffee is comparison, he said. "You won't know how good a coffee is until you put it up against another."
Cupping is like wine tasting to evaluate a coffee's characteristics and overall quality.
Valentine Panettone Returns to Urth Caffés
Just in time for Valentine's Day, all Urth Caffés are offering our Valentine Panettone and they're available while supplies last.
Introduced in 2020, the Valentine Panettone was inspired by the traditional Panettone that Urth Caffé offers during Christmas – a fluffy, Italian brioche bread with raisins, candied lemon, and orange peel first introduced in 2018.
For the Valentine Panettone, Urth Caffé Master Baker and Chef Davide Giova adapted the traditional recipe by adding the best chocolate in the world (produced in Ecuador), candied orange, raisins and vanilla.
Heirloom, Organic Coffee from Its Birthplace: Ethiopia
Urth Caffé Coffee Roast Master Zachary Fogel was standing at his computer drinking a cup of our Rainforest™ and thought, "This is delicious. This coffee rules. People should drink this!"
He's sharing a new batch of Rainforest™ with Urth Caffé's heirloom, organic coffee lovers thanks to a shipment of coffee beans from Worka Chelbesa, a community in coffee's birthplace, Ethiopia.
Worka Chelbesa is located in the region of Ethiopia famous for its high-quality heirloom, organic coffee grown at high altitude – ranging from over 6,000 to over 7,000 feet – a lofty location producing some of the best coffee in the world.
Wazuka Matcha ~ Urth Caffé's Organic Green Tea Treasure
When guests enjoy a green tea latté or boba at Urth Caffé, they may not know they are sipping one of the highest-grade, organic matcha teas in the world.
Entsu Estate located in Wazuka, Uji District, Japan, produces its ceremonial-grade matcha exclusively for Urth Caffé – it is called Wazuka Cha™.
Drinking fresh matcha is like taking a multivitamin super-food filled with antioxidants, B-complex, Vitamin C, B1, B2, E, beta carotene, iron, calcium, and amino acids for a healthy body.
Traffic Jam Began Journey to Urth Caffé Laguna Beach
Sitting in a typical summer traffic jam on Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach led Urth Caffé Co-Founders Shallom and Jilla Berkman to their first historical restoration project. They were stuck in front of The Cottage, a longtime dining favorite for locals and visitors enjoying lovely Laguna Beach.
"We only do one Urth Caffé at a time. We look for very, very special spots," Shallom told the Orange County Register. "If we can't find them, we don't do it."
They found a very special spot in Laguna Beach and named it Urth Caffé at The Cottage.
Taste Brazil's Best Coffee at Urth Caffé
When Urth Caffé guests enjoy lattés made with Urth Italia Espresso™ – a rich and strong, medium dark roast espresso – they may not know it is a blend of coffees from Eastern Africa, Indonesian, Central and South America.
One organic South American coffee – from Fazenda Cachoeira Farm – is what Urth Caffé Roast Master Zachary Fogel considers "The best Brazilian coffee that I've come across."
Brazil La Fazenda Cachoeira coffee – one of the finest beans in the world for espresso – offers flavors of milk chocolate and hazelnut with a rich, thick, red crema.
"We love this coffee and the story behind it and are proud to work with it year after year!" he continued
Urth Caffé – Your Pumpkin Paradise!
Now that Labor Day is past, Urth Caffé is your destination for everything pumpkin-flavored!
Urth Caffé is world famous for our Pumpkin Pie, a deep-deep-dish delight with a secret recipe, lightly spiced pumpkin filling in a crust of crushed, house-made organic graham crackers baked year-round in stone ovens at its Urth South Bay Bakery in Hawthorne, California.
Our Pumpkin Pie has inspired many seasonal favorites: Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Pie Latté and Pumpkin Chai Latté (both available over ice and blended ice with or without boba), Pumpkin Pancakes.
The Goats That Saved the Gorillas
The grateful coffee farmers of the Urth Caffé Mountain Gorilla Coffee Estate in the Virunga Mountains of Uganda just received the much needed gift of 30 goats to help with their courageous stewardship of the land and preservation of the last remaining Mountain Gorillas' habitat.
This was made possible through collections and donations from Urth Caffé Japan and Urth Caffé Southern California.
Both male goats and female goats will be so welcome at the farms where they will not only be bred but also will help the coffee farmers and their families in many ways.
It's Worth The Wait!
Today's coffee and café chains are filled with automation and short-cuts designed for speed, efficiency and far too often only to meet corporate profitability goals.
At Urth Caffé no short cuts are taken. "The Urth Way" is a dedication to an old school, careful approach to serve excellence without automation or short cuts of any kind.
This approach requires a team and culture dedicated to doing it right. "The Urth Way" may take a bit longer, but it is worth the wait!
The Return to Urth Caffé's South Bay Origins
Little do guests visiting Urth Caffé South Bay realize how important it is to Jilla and Shallom Berkman, Urth Caffé's founders.
That's because the café is a homecoming for the couple. They established the very first Urth Caffé on Highland Avenue near Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach in 1991.
The story of Urth Caffe began in that little, 300-square foot store-front, and it's where Urth would go on to becoming America's first exclusively certified organic, heirloom coffee and tea house. It has since literally "changed our world" for the better from replanting rain forests to protecting the Mountain Gorilla habitat half a world away. So while we can all enjoy the amazing food and drinks at Urth locations, we also "sense" a much deeper connection.
The Art of Espresso
Espresso is not only a passion at Urth Caffé, it is an obsession!
That is what Urth Caffé's founders learned in the early 1990s when they visited coffee bars throughout Italy. In a sense, espresso is an entire approach to coffee cuisine, involving not only roasting style and brewing method, but grind and grinder, a technique of heating and frothing milk, a traditional menu of drinks. In the largest sense of all, espresso is an atmosphere or mystique: The espresso machine is the spiritual heart and aesthetic centerpiece of great coffee places, cafés and coffeehouses of the world.
Urth Caffé Orange: Preserving 19th Century Landmark for the 21st Century
Imagine peeling an orange to reveal the sweet treasure inside.
Urth Caffé did just that - peeled back layers of history to reveal architectural treasures in an 1888 building – before it opened its café at 100 W. Chapman Ave., the west entrance to Old Towne Orange's central plaza in January 2019.
For that effort, the California Preservation Foundation awarded Urth Caffé the 2020 Preservation Design for Restoration.
Urth Caffé Around the World
Not only do Urth Caffé locations in Southern California and Las Vegas attract guests from all over the world, so do locations in Japan (photo above) and the Gulf Coast Countries of Saudi Arabia and Dubai. "We have been receiving daily requests for Urth Caffé from every continent of the world," said Shallom Berkman, Urth co-founder and owner with his wife, Jilla Berkman.
Urth Caffé at the Wynn: Bringing California Oasis to Las Vegas
Each Urth Caffé is a unique artistic expression by Jilla Berkman, Urth Caffé co-founder and chief designer, who planned the interior décor for the beautiful Wynn Plaza café. Jilla had a masterful vision to bring the Californian outdoor experience inside the Wynn Plaza.
"For the first Urth Caffé inside a plaza, we wanted to bring the outdoor feeling inside," Jilla explained. "It makes the Urth experience very different than the other indoor cafés in Las Vegas. We created a unique design and energy, as we have done with all Urth branches."
Urth Caffé Acquires #1 Ranked Cup of Excellence National Winner: Nicaragua Finca El Polanco
Urth Caffé made the winning bid for the #1 ranked micro-lot coffee of the 2020 Nicaraguan Cup of Excellence national winners auction – Finca El Polanco. We arranged directly with the farm to receive this internationally recognized, award-winning micro-lot. It is being roasted to perfection at the Coffee Roasting Room of Urth Caffé South Bay to highlight the coffee's unique flavor profile.
A Look Inside Urth Caffé's Bakery
The Urth Caffé Bakery offers the highest standards of European quality and purity. Our pastry chefs and bakers use family farm-direct eggs, imported French butter and the finest ancient, wholegrain, and organic grains for exquisite breads and desserts that fit the whole spectrum of healthy diets from the strictest vegan and gluten-free to pure decadence using the creamiest butter.
Meet Urth Caffé Master Baker and Chef Davide Giova
As you take a first bite of a Urth Italia™ Tiramisú – ladyfinger cookies soaked in heirloom, organic Urth Italia™ Espresso, the finest imported mascarpone cream, and the world's best cocoa from Ecuador – thank Davide Giova, Urth Caffé Master Baker and Chef.
Sustainability at Urth Caffé
Urth Caffé works directly with heirloom, organic coffee farmers around the world to utilize a holistic approach with sustainable and biodynamic practices to conserve the forest and the natural habitat for primates, birds, animals and indigenous rainforests.
Meet Urth Caffé's Head Coffee Roast Master Zachary Fogel
Working directly with many of Urth Caffé's own exclusive sources in Africa and South America, Zachary Fogel roasts heirloom, organic, award-winning quality coffees carefully every day at Urth Caffé South Bay in Hawthorne, California. It is his job to uphold Urth's unmatched standards to make sure our beans are second to none and, of course, nothing less than "Urth Worthy."
Spotlight on Urth Caffé DTLA
Established November 19, 2008, Urth Caffé Downtown Los Angeles is a hidden gem and pioneering part of the Arts District. It's hard to believe the original structure was called "The Holland Egg Products" warehouse built in the early 1920s. Find out how Urth Caffé DTLA became what the Los Angeles Times called one of the "most visited" café destinations in Los Angeles for visitors from all over the world.
Is Urth Caffé Healthy?
Urth Caffé is passionate about serving a health-conscious menu focused on the finest organic, sustainable, and local ingredients, many of which are delivered straight from local family farms each day.
What's behind the world famous Urth Latté Art?
One of the many things that separate Urth coffee and tea lattés from any others in Southern California are the mini works of art fashioned in the foam on top of each cup.
Meet Urth Caffé's Co-Founder and Tea Master Jilla Berkman
Urth Caffé's resident Tea Master is Co-Founder Jilla Berkman, who comes to the task with extensive experience gained growing up on her father's tea estate in the northern mountains of Iran. Today she oversees all in-house blending and scenting of Urth Caffé Fine Teas that are ours exclusively and cannot be found anywhere else on Earth.
Urth Caffé and Uganda's Endangered Mountain Gorillas
Urth Caffé and dedicated coffee farmers in Uganda united to create the Mountain Gorilla Organic Coffee Estate to produce one of the world's finest coffees while helping to protect the home of endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Spotlight on Urth Caffé Melrose
Urth Caffé Melrose, our oldest location, opened in November 1994 nestled in the heart of the famous West Hollywood Design District on Melrose Avenue. The origins of Urth Caffé Melrose began way back when a pre-fab home, made in the Midwest and moved to West Hollywood, was purchased by Al Berkman, the grandfather of the founders of Urth in 1940.