Well, I didn't get to try any of their drinks for one reason: the lack of an air conditioner. I'm sure during cooler days this place is great, it looked it when I walked in. However, I was already sweating just standing in line (September 2014 @3pm ). Long story short, I'm not going to be sweating over my laptop or iced coffee. I ended up going to Starbucks around the corner and although I HATE Starbucks, their A/C was a champ! I'm definitely going to give Urartu another shot...just never on an above 80° day. read more

been back here multiple times to study and i love it! -free wifi -comfortable couches -smoking tables outside -clean bathroom -good food and drinks and parking in the adjacent structure is decent with 90 mins free. max is $6 to park the whole day. read more

Owned by such a wonderful, kind family. Excellent coffee and pastries, comfortable seating, free wifi, easy parking, great service. What more could you ask for? Try the Armenian coffee -- so smooth! read more

Urartu Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

Chill spot, good coffee, great service, and most important...they have a tv! I was able to catch the england vs. italy game on sunday...what more can u ask for? read more

The man working the counter had made a funny. And when your sleepy on your way home from work, that is pretty difficult. Ordered an iced coffee and they do cash back at the counter which was super convenient if I needed to pay for parking. Coffee shop was full both indoors and outdoors, which is a good sign. Ice coffee was strong, too. When you see a chef sign holding a sign that says, "I am not a mermaid and this is not starbucks" I think you have stumbled upon the right coffee shop. Want to return for snacks and green juice. read more

White Chocolate Mocha Latte Other yelpers that have stopped by this local coffee shop will agree with me that the owner is the nicest, friendliest and clearly the most customer service oriented gentleman I've met. He did his best to provide my friend and I the best, and I must say, it was very close to the best. The white chocolate mocha latte was not too sweet or too bland but adjusted to satisfy my taste buds. Too bad I spilled half of it :( But the owner offered me a brand new mix and it was just as good. This being my very first review, I'll keep it short. Summary: Loved the owner. Coffee was delicious. Atmosphere chill and not so crowded and noisy (at least when I was there which was close to closing time which is at 9:30pm and not 10) read more

This a very nice, warm and welcoming coffee shop. The owners themselves serve the customers and they are very nice. They make you feel welcomed and comfortable. It's nice to have a cup of coffee with pleasant people around. Their coffee tastes great and they have breads, sandwiches, waffles on the menu. 90min free parking on the building structure. There's lots of seats outside too. Highly recommend this place. read more

Great study spot super comfortable good WiFi excellent customer service and good coffee. I always feel bad staying and taking up Wifi and usually try to tip but for some reason forgot to initially and sat down to study. Sandwich was brought with hummus and dressing instead of reg toppings (not a problem and no charge). Offered ice water and brought and offered to bring coffee after meal or now. Pretty much restaurant quality service all before I remembered to tip which the service quickly reminded me. Also never felt rushed to pack up and felt welcome to be there studying. I was on the fence almost giving this place a four star because it wasn't open later and the sandwich was good but nothing to go out of the way for then I remembered... Its a coffee shop... And I knew the hours going in... And it was some of the best study time I've gotten in one. In short great environment and service read more

Best white chocolate mocha I've ever had! I've seen this coffee house for years but never really gave it a chance. That is until I had an appointment next door, I decided why not? Well, I want to kick myself for not stopping by sooner! I swear they have the best white chocolate mocha I've ever had. And considering that I've been to many coffee houses, I'd say that says a lot about this place. Minus one star for the kind of slow service. But to be fair, there were a lot of customers & only one lady working the counter & making the orders. I just didn't like that she decided to take everyone's order before making my drink...so I did have to wait a little longer than expected, considering I was the first in line & there were no orders ahead mine. Nonetheless, I will definitely be coming back here for my yummy white chocolate mocha. I swear they had the best I ever had! Did I say that enough? Lol read more

Excellent service in this cute cafe on a walk only part of street. Enjoying my morning. Inside/outside seating options.

The best Matcha Latte ever!!! Feels like I'm drinking matcha milk with very rich cream and vanilla. Plus, the location is good. The atmosphere is great too! The boss is friendly and nice Highly recommended. read more

Very friendly staff. Clean bathroom. Not crowded. Wifi. Cheap coffee. Love it. read more

Love this place! Owner treats me like a VIP every time I come! I typically get a latte and a breakfast sandwich with ham on a croissant....melts in your mouth! (or rather MY mouth!). Reasonable prices! They validate for parking in the structure for a few hours. And there's three patio tables to chill at. read more

I have no idea how I missed this place since setting foot in Glendale. Probably it's because I'm not much of a coffee drinker, except when it comes to Armenian (aka "Turkish") coffee. I discovered Urartu after searching around for a shop with some good Armenian coffee. Hey, I was in the mood... Looking around at the decor, I'm assuming that this is an Assyrian/Armenian coffee joint. Two dollars buys you a cup of nice, sludgy, and grainy Armenian coffee. Just how it's supposed to be. The owner is nice enough to even offer you sugar in your cup. I was a bit surprised at how semi-quiet the atmosphere was. I felt a little uneasy carrying a soft conversation. It's a nice change-up from other noisier coffee shops. There appears to be a somewhat decent selection of Armenian pastries...I'll have to try some next time and report back. Ninety minute free parking in the nearby structure although I prefer walking it. read more

Came here to work on a project with a classmate. Ample parking in parking garage next door, and first 90 minutes are free. I didn't know that and ended up paying 1.75 for street parking. Booo..... The cafe itself was very comfy. I ordered medium iced coffee for essentially $2. Pretty good iced coffee, which, depending on the place, is a hit or miss. The man taking order was a delight; he seemed so friendly and happy. Free wifi with password, which was a plus, because we were using google drive to work on a presentation. However, I was inexplicably kicked out of internet ~1 hour in. Yelp reviews don't indicate a time limit so I don't know what happened. We planned to leave soon anyways so I never inquired about it. read more

Yummy smoothies!! I can't wait to go back and explore the menu more. The owner was very kind, I asked if I could hold my tutoring sessions the wonderful café, and he was so helpful and considerate. I definitely recommend coming here. read more

Urartu Coffee - Berry and pineapple smoothie, very delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

I stopped by here today for a coffee. I usually go to Starbucks but was looking for something different and cozier, as well as a nice espresso, European style. I googled coffee nearby and found Urartu and was intrigued by the Armenian coffee I had never heard of before! I walked there from my office which is a short distance away and it was delicious, and so smooth! I can't wait to get it again. If you haven't tried it before, it's worth trying if you love black coffee or espresso like me! I was very impressed with this place. It has a calming, happy ambiance perfect for studying or meeting with friends. You can sit inside or outside in a nice little plaza. The staff was so kind and made the whole experience pleasant. I love coming to and supporting "mom and pop" type places like this. I already told my boyfriend and coworkers about Urartu. I can't wait to come back and try some food! read more

Most relaxing coffee shop I've ever been in. Great atmosphere. Coffee is very good. Free WiFi. They even have printers. Relax... Read... Listen to quiet music...people watch. Great location. Several good restaurants up and down the street. read more

Urartu Coffee - A quiet coffee shop to relax and enjoy a good cup of coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

I'm in love with this place. Good coffee, amazing pastries, great smell of baking all the time. They have everything you need or want when you go to a coffee shop. Free wi-fi, smokes, good pastries and fresh fruits and juices and the best of all friendly staff. read more

Very cute place. I like small coffee shops and tend to stay away from chains. You can ask them for a little advice in picking your drink and they are more than happy to help. I sat for about an hour and a half and worked on my laptop on a side project. Was able to get a lot done and lion out into the street when my eyes needed a break. read more

Quiet, pleasant, roomy cafe with many nice looking things to contemplate eating. Had a taste of the mortadella which was great. Sandwich options do look good. Ultimately, I was happy with an Armenian Coffee (similar to Turkish coffee, of course). And a snicky snack from a local bakery --- Panana, I think it was called. Basically, banana chips with some other goodness inside. Natural, and simple and perfect with my coffee. Nice service; WiFi was a little hinky when I went. read more

I was a little nervous ordering the lox, smoked salmon on a bagel?... but I must admit it was delicious!!! The customer service was friendly and the place was so cute and cultural. Loved read more

Excellent choice for an independent coffee shop in Glendale. Incredibly friendly service, hassle-free, password-less wifi, and cosy enough interior suitable for getting work done. Despite having only ordered one coffee drink during my four hour encampment at one of the coffee shop's numerous two-seater tables, I feel most welcome here. When I requested a glass of (free) water several hours into my stay, the owner delivered with a genuine smile, extra ice, and the for-here/reusable cups that I greatly prefer. All around top-notch service. I'm not a coffee snob, so I can't really vouch for the quality of the coffee, but my latte was tasty and the medium was served in a generously sized mug. My only complaint would be that they are playing irritating (to me) music: think Mariah Carey and similarly heartbroken, wailing female R&B/pop vocalists. However, this misstep is easily resolved by plugging into some soothing nature sounds with headphones that block out everything except for the occasional high-pitched diva yelp. Overall, great little spot. The owner is so kind, earnest, and hard-working, I will not hold his taste in music against him. Five stars. read more

Not exactly the cafe experience I was expecting. Few seats mostly filled with students. Little to nosh on with the cappuccino (at least that is fresh). You can't really call it a cappuccino either. A latte in a coffee mug is not a real cappuccino. Friendly guy at the bar but with a Starbucks around the corner this wouldn't be a stop again. read more

Urartu is a warm, communal place in stark distinction to the frenetic energy of Downtown Glendale. Customer service is excellent, there's free Wifi, and you don't feel weird about hanging out here all day (and trust me, I've hung out there for extended stretches of time). Sometimes the seating can get a little crowded and awkwardly intimate, but if you stake out a good table you'll be happy as a clam. Don't expect "amazing" from the food and drink selection. It's pretty standard and sometimes even a bit prosaic, in terms of flavor. I don't think they're trying to outdo themselves in this department. Stick with the basic stuff like tea, coffee, and maybe a sandwich, and you won't be super disappointed. Pastries are definitely sub-par though, from my experience. In short - go there if you want a hospitable and non-self conscious place to hang out and do work for a long time, or on a date to get cozy, or if you want to be insular and read by yourself. Don't go there expecting to be floored by the coffee. But, Urartu has been loyal to me, so I stay loyal to it. Love you, Urartu! read more

First time at this coffee shop and it's already my new favorite! Service was great and the owner is super friendly. I had a vanilla latte and a pumpkin spice bar and both were amazing. Was going to take it to go but the inside is so cute and is so nicely decorated that me and my friend couldn't resist sitting down and enjoying our coffee there. Great coffee, great food, and great service! Highly recommend this place to everyone who likes a bit of culture with their coffee :) read more

Urartu Coffee - Pumpkin bar & vanilla lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

The environment is fantastic and the owner makes you feel so comfortable and almost like you're at home with family. The coffee is amazing! I got the mocha and it was so chocolatey and not too sweet. Definitely coming back there to study again! Best coffee place ever!!!! read more

What a great little place Friendly and food prepared with the utmost of care Prices are reasonable Really clean The family who owns this place is great And it generally has a really nice relaxing vibe I would easily come back here The only reason I'm not giving it five stars Is cause im not digging on the decor But really that's like unimportant in the scheme of. Things read more

Nice little spot away from the crowded scene. Good waffles and omelettes. Have available outside and inside seating. Perfect for studying.

I don't know why this place has such a high rating. Besides maybe the free WiFi. We were looking for a good iced coffee and maybe a baked treat and decided to try this place out because the reviews were so great. The owners seem very sweet, I can't fault them for their good service. But the coffee, food and atmosphere is 100% lacking. Stale baked goods that look straight from Costco (i got an oatmeal raisin cookie because out of all the unappealing pastries it looked best, but it was terrible) and the coffee is nothing special, just standard drip, tastes like folgers or something. Ick. For a "coffee" shop you'd think the focus would be more on making great coffee. Disappointing. This seems like the perfect example of a yelp rating that is skewed because of family or friends reviews... read more

I love this place, great service, great tea and coffee, fast wifi and the workers are super nice and helpful. There is always calm music so it's a better place to study than Starbucks or Coffee Bean. read more

Urartu Coffee - Great seating area with couches! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glendale, California

Wow! I'm completely shocked how high the ratings are for this place! I'll preface my review with the fact that the gentleman behind the counter who greeted me when I walked in was very friendly and hospitable. However, the employees at Starbucks are equally friendly. I ordered an iced latte with soy milk. My drink was absolutely horrible! I could not taste the coffee and the soy milk tasted nothing like soy milk. This was the first time that I have ever thrown away an iced latte that I paid $5 bucks for!! I really wish that my drink tasted better because I work close by and wanted to make this place my new coffee spot. Unfortunately, I can't see myself making a return visit if such a simple coffee drink can taste so bad. If any of you yelpers think I'm being a bit too harsh, I challenge YOU to order an iced latte and see what you think. But...don't say I didn't warn you. Alas! While writing this review I figured out the problem. There is NO iced latte on the menu. The guy probably made one for the first time... read more

I am not sure why people rate this place so high... Probably the best part of the business is the man running this place(probably the owner). He is very welcoming and friendly. He has a good sales technique as well. His work ethic is the biggest asset of this business. There is a lot of people who are using laptops who most of them are Armenians. There are some computers and even printer that let you print from the computer! That is something people might appreciate. It could be cultural differences but I don't feel this place is rated 4.5 stars. Food: It is fine. Price and quality matches the value I believe. But small bugs are flying around so it bugged me. Establishment : They have a lot of power outlet, so you are set! But, it was a hot day, and no air conditioning running inside of the store. It was bit uncomfortable for me to be honest. Even though the outside tables have big signs "non-smoking," people are still smoking. And the smoke comes inside because the door was open. Like I mentioned, the most valuable asset of this place is the man. Everything else is just good, but don't stand out. read more

I still love this place! It's relaxing, the coffee is wonderful and the menu is just right. I had oatmeal this morning. It had lots of fresh fruit and was delicious. I also ordered the lox. When I looked at my bagel, it just has cream cheese. No worries! It was fixed right away and I received a yummy cookie as an extra sorry. I need to come here more often. Come on down! read more

Welcoming and friendly owner! I must say, customer service makes a big difference for me. But the free wifi (and a pay-as-you-go computer station if you forget your laptop) is also a plus. I ordered a house coffee and the breakfast omelet sandwich. However, because the owner ran out of a bread he normally uses, he gave me a $1 discount instead. What a surprise! The omelet sandwich was yummy as well. I haven't tried anything else there, so I can't say much about the pastries but the owner did mention they were freshly baked. I wouldn't say there's anything super special about the coffee or the breakfast omelet but it suits me just fine. I don't have a problem with parking because when I go, I'm not in a hurry to leave. They have underground garage parking a couple of stores down which allow free unvalidated parking for 90 mins. This is good enough for me in this city! In summary: 1) Awesome customer service 2) Great prices 3) Free wifi 4) Free parking, just need to walk a bit 5) Coffee & Breakfast is reasonably good 6) Nice lounge area/mini tables for you to chat or study on your own read more

I fell in love with the cafe the moment I first walked in. The paintings and decor fit the name very well. I've tried the vanilla lattes, Urartu iced latte, waffles and egg croissant sandwich and loved them all. Whenever I fly in from San Jose, my friend and I always stop by to have breakfast! To me Urartu is more than just a cafe it's part of the community. I've met and interacted with a lot of amazing people here. read more

Staff was so friendly and welcoming, service was quick, quaint atmosphere in a busy area. Sat for a while working on homework and had a great experience read more

Probably the best coffee shop I've come across in Glendale. Great service! It was almost as if you're visiting a friend's house and are told to sit back and enjoy the coffee. Make yourself feel at home. My favorite kind of environment. I highly recommend you try their White Chocolate Mocha latte, they use all natural ingredients (not just for this drink, but for everything). It's so delicious. I've been craving it, actually, and I plan to visit again today. Their caramel macchiato is also delicious. :) I recommend everyone to stop by and give this place a shot. It is truly a gem. read more

Pretty clean and good place. Stopped for a quick snack and coffee and good service. A+++ read more

The coffee, the background music, the aura, and the extremely friendly inviting staff... it's a local gem