About Urban Society
Urban Society is a late-night salads & bowls spot in Los Angeles, CA, with a bright feel and a casual order-and-grab layout perfect for to-go orders. The kitchen leans into salads & bowls done well, smoking their meats in a custom offset pit out back.
The signature item to try first is the Harvest Bowl, which has earned a loyal following. The rest of the menu rounds it out with options like Caesar Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Bowl, plus rotating specials that change with the season. Portions are generous for the price point ($$$), and the kitchen is consistent — orders come out fast even when the place is full.
On a typical day you'll find downtown commuters grabbing a hot lunch, especially around the lunch and dinner rushes. The bar pours old-school fountain drinks, hand-spun shakes, and bottled root beer. Most dishes can be made dairy-free on request. The dining room is clean, the music is at a reasonable volume, and the wifi works.
For ordering, the takeout window stays open even when the dining room is at capacity. Anyone visiting the neighborhood for the first time should put it on the short list. Whether you're new to Los Angeles or a longtime resident hunting for a reliable salads & bowls fix, Urban Society earns a spot in the regular rotation.
Menu highlights
A snapshot of the most-ordered items at Urban Society. Prices and availability change — call ahead to confirm.
Customer reviews
Recent ratings averaged 3.9 out of 5 across 517 reviews.
Great salads & bowls option for the area. The Mediterranean Bowl was the highlight, big portion and well-priced. Seating is limited so if you come at peak hours plan on takeout. I'll be back.
Came here on a whim during my lunch break and I'm hooked. The Mediterranean Bowl was easily the best version I've had this year. Friendly staff, fast service, and they actually got my order right the first time. Will be back next week.
Brought the family on a Saturday and we all walked out happy. Kids loved their food, my partner ordered the Harvest Bowl and finished every bite. Prices feel fair for the portions. The dining room was a little loud but that's expected on weekends.
Mixed feelings. The Cobb Salad was excellent and the cashier was friendly, but my side came out cold and they were out of two of the things I wanted to order. Probably worth another try, but not the experience I was hoping for.
Solid spot. The Quinoa Power Bowl is a standout — bold flavors, well-seasoned, comes out hot. Took off a star only because the wait at the counter was longer than I expected on a weekday. Still, I'd come back without hesitation.
Location & neighborhood
Urban Society is located at 844 Main St in Los Angeles, CA. Street parking is generally available in the surrounding blocks, and most public-transit routes that serve the downtown core stop within a short walk. The neighborhood around the restaurant has steady foot traffic during lunch and dinner, with a mix of office buildings, apartments and other small businesses on the block.