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Upscale Erewhon Grocery Opens Cafe at LACMA
The new cafe will offer Erewhon's signature smoothies and grab-and-go meals at the iconic LA art museum.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:55pm
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The new Erewhon cafe at LACMA will offer the upscale grocer's signature smoothies and grab-and-go meals, providing a moment of indulgence and respite for museum-goers.Manhattan Beach TodayThe upscale Los Angeles grocery store Erewhon is opening its first museum outpost at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The new Erewhon cafe will debut on April 19 alongside the opening of LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries and will offer organic coffee, matcha, cold-pressed juices, snacks, and Erewhon's signature smoothies and prepared meals. The cafe will have both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the museum's grounds.
Why it matters
The addition of an Erewhon cafe at LACMA represents an interesting pairing of high-end food and art, catering to the museum's diverse, intergenerational visitors. While LACMA has faced criticism over the high cost of its new galleries, the Erewhon cafe could provide a moment of respite and refreshment for art-goers.
The details
The new Erewhon cafe at LACMA will be located in the northeast pavilion on the W.M. Keck Plaza, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. The cafe will serve Erewhon's signature smoothies, including the $21 Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie and $16 Turmeric Crush, as well as organic coffee, matcha, cold-pressed juices, snacks, and grab-and-go meals. Erewhon's current grab-and-go offerings include a $22 Korean barbecue burrito and $20 glass jars of bone broth.
- The Erewhon cafe at LACMA will debut on April 19, 2026 for members previewing the new David Geffen Galleries.
- The cafe will open to the public on May 4, 2026.
The players
LACMA
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the West Coast's largest art museum, which is debuting its new $724 million David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026.
Erewhon
An upscale Los Angeles grocery store chain known for its pristine produce, pricey prepared foods, and popularity among celebrities.
Michael Gown
The CEO and Wallis Annenberg director of LACMA, who expressed the museum's excitement about welcoming Erewhon to the campus.
What they’re saying
“'Erewhon is a Los Angeles icon that values creativity and wellbeing and is dedicated to its communities. We look forward to working together on delicious offerings for our diverse, intergenerational visitors. A moment of respite at Erewhon at LACMA, surrounded by public art, will be a vital part of the LACMA experience.'”
— Michael Gown, CEO and Wallis Annenberg director of LACMA
The takeaway
The opening of an Erewhon cafe at LACMA represents an intriguing pairing of high-end food and art, catering to the museum's diverse visitors and providing a moment of respite amidst the new $724 million David Geffen Galleries. While LACMA has faced criticism over the cost of its renovations, the Erewhon cafe could offer a unique and indulgent experience for art-goers.
