Urli Bird Coffee Company — Restaurant in Los Angeles

For $6 I received a nitro cold brew that was maybe at most 2 ounces of actual coffee. It was practically all ice. To add insult to injury, it was topped off with more ice when the cup was initially not filled with enough actual coffee.

I know food prices have gone up and perhaps costs need to be cut to maintain a profit, but this is pretty ridiculous. I'm sure pouring a sensible amount of coffee for a coffee drink shouldn't be that expensive for the business. Perhaps I could've tried asking for no ice, but this was my first (and definitely last) time at this coffee shop and would have no way of knowing they would default to 90% ice for a nitro coffee drink. A good nitro cold brew doesn't even need ice.

I finished the drink in maybe 1.5 sips as there was nothing else but ice to munch on.

This is on top of having to wait around 5 minutes to place my order as the staff was talking with a Spectrum employee about some Internet issue. It would've been nice to at least some kind of acknowledgement that I was waiting while this was going on. There was nobody else waiting to place an order so I don't think they were terribly busy...

My younger brother has tried many coffees from Downtown Los Angeles. He specifically is an aficionado to the cortado. He found his match.

I went in and I was greeted by a gentleman behind the counter. I looked at the menu, same as Edwina has posted, and coincidentally asked for an iced Spanish latte with oat milk, Lol.

The first sip had me convinced! The taste, aroma, and pureness(is that a word?) of the latte had me fall in love with the taste! Instant gratification! Glad I made the purchase.

My younger brother suggested getting it hot next time as the artist behind the counter does not burn the latte but serves it hot. Hot to be enjoyed. Not hot to burn your tongue!

Mr. Barista, gentleman behind the counter, artist... Thank you! God bless!

Returning? Yes!

Update: 06/06/2023- Love, love, love this place! Can't get enough! A highlight of working in Downtown L.A. Some new items...

Tucked away inside Hill Street Bar & Restaurant, this little hidden coffee spot is one of the best-kept secrets in DTLA. The vibe is quiet and cozy, and the coffee is easily some of the best in the city. Service was excellent—friendly, quick, and welcoming.

The menu is packed with great options, including some unique specialty drinks you won’t find everywhere, like the Café de Olla latte, brown sugar latte, and honey almond latte. Don’t miss the iced hojita—it’s a standout—and the breakfast burritos are just as incredible.

Overall, this place is a true gem. If you’re passing through downtown, definitely stop by—you’ll be...