Carla Cafe, the beloved sandwich pop-up that became a hit during the pandemic, is expanding with a new location in Century City.
Watt Plaza has signed a five-year lease agreement with Carla Cafe, a popular LA-based sandwich shop that established a major following during the pandemic, according to a press release. The 2,650-square-foot ground-floor location, featuring ample indoor and outdoor seating, is expected to open during the third quarter of 2025 and will be the cafe’s second permanent location after opening its first brick-and-mortar shop in Beverly Grove last year, plus another site at Colony (West LA Hub).
“We are excited to welcome Carla Cafe to Watt Plaza as an incredible addition to our high-quality amenities,” Jamie Bergantz, Director of Leasing at Watt Plaza, said in a press release. “Carla Cafe’s decision to open their second location here is a testament to the quality of our building and our dynamic location in the heart of Century City. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and success.”
Owner Avi Ahdoot started Carla Cafe as a sandwich pop-up in 2020. He began taking orders from friends and family and started an Instagram account that now has over 36,000 followers. The account features their Garlic Aioli Chicken, Pesto Chicken, and highly sought-after Tuna Chop, among other gourmet options. After serving sandwiches at a nearby business, Carla Cafe opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Beverly Grove on 3rd Street in 2024.
“Following our success over the past five years and the monumental opening of our Beverly Grove location, we cannot wait to establish ourselves in Century City,” Ahdoot said in a press release. “We are confident our partnership with Watt Plaza will enable us to expand our impact, meet our growing demand, and introduce our unforgettable sandwiches to even more customers in this thriving business center.”
Watt Plaza consists of two 23-story towers offering 900,000 square feet in the heart of Century City, one of the most popular and in-demand commercial hubs in the United States and home to top employers in the entertainment, law, and financial industries, among others. Watt Plaza offers a modern space with an updated lobby and common area, further enhancing the tenant experience. The updated space includes a comfortable lounge, flexible conference center, catering wet bar for events, retail space, and a new courtyard.
Last year, Watt Plaza also announced the lease of ground-floor space in its South Tower to Esquire Bank, a premier commercial bank serving the legal industry and small businesses, scheduled to open in June 2025. Jay Luchs and Carly Geller of Newmark represented Carla Cafe.
