The Ugly Mug isn’t just a coffee shop, it’s a Burbank original. Built in the heart of Burbank, California, our brand was created by the Nalbantian family with one simple belief:

Great coffee, honest work, and strong community never go out of style.

Our iconic horseshoe mug logo tells our story at a glance. Our surviving family history, son of a Horseshoe Maker.

It stands for grit, luck, strong and resilience. A Western-inspired symbol of showing up early, working hard, and taking pride in what you build. Bold, rustic, and timeless, it represents who we are and where we come from.

Our brand and logo are pieces of our story. Designed to be used, worn, tasted, and lived in.

A Family Brand With Local Soul

As a family-owned business, we don’t cut corners and we don’t follow trends. We build things that last. From our Coffee, Team to our Merch, every detail reflects pride in our name, our city, and our community.

When you carry The Ugly Mug, you’re carrying a little piece of Burbank, our family legacy, and the spirit of people who believe that the best things are built the right way, not the easy way.

Strong coffee. Strong style. Strong family roots.

THE UGLY MUG