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LAX restaurant crowned best airport quick bite eatery in new national ranking

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Edwards, C. (2026, October 16). LAX restaurant crowned best airport quick bite eatery in new national ranking. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/lifestyle/lax-restaurant-crowned-best-airport-quick-bite-eatery-in-new-national-ranking/

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Urth Caffé at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been named the best airport grab-and-go eatery in the United States by USA Today’s annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Located in Terminal 1, Level 3 of LAX, Urth Caffé is known for its organic coffee and boba teas, as well as a menu that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options such as pancakes, sandwiches, and pizzas. The co-founder of Urth Caffé expressed gratitude to their customers for voting them into the top spot nationally.

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Urth Caffé, located in Terminal 1, Level 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), has been named the best airport quick-bite eatery in the nation by USA Today's annual "10 Best Readers' Choice Awards." Gaelle Bou Raffoul, the general manager of the LAX location, expressed gratitude for her team's dedication and pride in their recognition. Known for its organic coffees and boba teas, Urth Caffé also offers a full menu including pancakes, sandwiches, and pizzas. Founded in 1991 on Melrose Avenue, the chain has since expanded to include multiple locations in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Las Vegas.

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A popular restaurant and cafe at Los Angeles International Airport has been crowned the best airport grab-and-go in the nation. asserted

restaurant → crown → nation

Urth Caffé topped USA Today’s list as part of their annual the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. asserted

Caffé → top → Awards

The California-based chain, which has locations in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, as well several in Las Vegas, is known for its organic coffees and boba teas. asserted

which → base → coffees

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Sign → sign → California

The cafe-restaurant also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with items including pancakes, sandwiches, and pizzas. asserted

restaurant → serve → pancakes

Urth’s LAX outpost is located in Terminal 1, Level 3 of the airport. asserted

outpost → locate → airport

“This win reflects what our team strives for every day: quality coffee and food, along with an exceptional experience for every guest,” Gaelle Bou Raffoul, general manager of the LAX location told LAMag. asserted

Raffoul → reflect → LAMag

“I’m grateful for the care my team brings to each interaction and proud to see their work recognized.” asserted

work → ’m → interaction

The chain began in 1991 with its first location on Melrose Avenue. asserted

chain → begin → Avenue

It grew to a celeb favorite over the years, and was even featured in episodes of HBO’s “Entourage.” asserted

It → grow → Entourage

“A heartfelt thank you to our treasured guests for voting Urth Caffé at LAX the No. 1 airport grab-and-go in the USA!” Shallom Berkman, co-founder of Urth Caffé, told the magazine. asserted

Berkman → vote → magazine

“We are privileged to serve you, from the heart, our exclusive heirloom organic coffee, matcha and healthy, fresh cuisine sourced directly from local, organic, regenerative family farms. asserted

We → serve → farms

LAX wasn’t the only California airport to snag a spot on the list. asserted

LAX → snag → list

Napa Farms Market in San Francisco International Airport ranked sixth on the list. asserted

Market → rank → list

With over a dozen locations across two states, Urth’s popularity is also zipping across the pond. asserted

popularity → zip → pond

The chain will open its first location in London’s Covent Garden in early 2027. asserted

chain → open → 2027

Urth also has locations in Dubai and Saudi Arabia via a franchisee. asserted

Urth → have → franchisee

LAX restaurant crowned best airport quick bite eatery in new national ranking

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