Urbane Cafe to Open in Glendale, California

Urbane Cafe, the California-born restaurant famous for fresh-baked focaccia, gourmet sandwiches and hand-crafted bowls, is bringing its signature scratch-made dining experience to Glendale, California. Opening Monday, September 28 at 249 Glendale Avenue, the new restaurant marks Urbane Cafe’s first location in the city and continues the brand’s expansion across Southern California.

Founded in Ventura in 2003, Urbane Cafe was built on the belief that fast-casual dining shouldn’t require a compromise on quality. The brand has cultivated a loyal following with fresh focaccia baked in-house daily, gourmet sandwiches served with farm-fresh side salads, nourishing bowls, house-made sauces and more, all crafted with premium ingredients at an approachable price point. Creating a warm, relaxed alternative to the traditional fast-casual experience, Urbane puts its scratch kitchen and signature hearth oven at the center of the guest experience, allowing diners to see the care and craftsmanship that goes into making every dish.

“Glendale is an exciting new chapter as we grow throughout Southern California,” said Tom Holt, Founder of Urbane Cafe. “We’ve always been intentional about where we open, seeking communities where we can put down roots, connect with our guests and become a part of the neighborhood. We’re excited to open our doors to Glendale and look forward to serving the community for years to come.”

To celebrate its arrival, Urbane Cafe is inviting the Glendale community to join in a series of special grand opening promotions:

● Golden Tickets (September 18-24): Be on the lookout for physical tickets being handed out in the community, redeemable for a complimentary item during Grand Opening week.

● Order Online, Get Your Next Meal Free (September 28-October 4): Glendale guests who order online in the Urbane Cafe app during Grand Opening Week earn a free meal for their next visit.

● Teacher and Healthcare Worker Give Back Days (September 30 + October 7): Healthcare workers and teachers will have the opportunity to register for a promo code redeemable for a free sandwich, salad or bowl (online or in the app). They can reserve their meal via the Urbane Cafe Glendale Giveback Facebook event Pages.

The Glendale opening marks another milestone in Urbane Cafe’s continued growth across Southern California and the Southwestern United States. The brand plans to open two additional Southern California locations by end of 2026, with an ambitious goal of reaching 100 locations in 2030 – adding more Las Vegas and Arizona communities to their mix. As Urbane Cafe expands, the company remains committed to a thoughtful growth strategy to maintain the integrity of its food and culture that has been central to the brand since its founding.