The eagerly awaited Urth Caffé in Laguna Beach has finally opened and expectations are high. The previous location in Los Angeles has become a popular spot for citizens and celebrities alike to dine and its environment has migrated down PCH to Laguna Beach. With much anticipation, I drove to the new cafe in hopes of finding out if the new location in South County would live up the reputation of its Los Angeles counterpart.

Right away, I noticed the drive to Laguna would not be easy as it is very overcrowded. The cafe itself was disguised as an adorable house decorated with many mosaic statues, it felt very homey and comfortable. The café also boasts great outside seating on the patio.

The menu consisted of many healthy options including gourmet sandwiches and a wide range of different coffees and teas. After much deciding, I finally settled in getting the infamous Green Milk Tea Boba along with a Chicken Curry Sandwich. With our orders taken, we waited for our food with hungry bellies.

And then we waited … And waited … And waited. Around 20-30 minutes in, my stomach began to growl but I figured it would only be another five minutes.

20 more minutes passed and neither our food nor our drinks had arrived. At this point, my friends and I became frustrated. We then asked the nearest waitress if our order had somehow been forgotten, she told us she would go check on it. 15 minutes later, our food finally arrived. My drink was a little melted but other than that, my meal looked perfect.

The food was delicious. The sandwich was made with gourmet bread and the chicken curry was not too strong or overwhelming. The green tea milk boba was very good, the tea is a little strong and the only complaint was that the boba is not sweetened. 

Overall, Urth Caffé has great food but the wait painful and frustrating. Urth Caffé is a place that I would certainly give another chance. Its beautiful atmosphere and savory foods make this restaurant a must try for anyone who wishes to have a great meal.

Urth Caffé

308 N Coast Hwy

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

open 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sun-Thurs

open 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM Fri-Sat