Grand Central Market

Ever been to Anaheim Packing District? Well Grand Central is the DTLA version (slightly messier and less clean) and I cannot believe I’ve never been there-​.- Its so close to all my usual hangouts!
Imagine a spacious open marketplace with lotsa food booths and a gazillion people waiting in lines. Its awesome if you have plenty of time on your hands to stand in line. For me, no bueno. Some of the lines were ridiculous and wrapped around the booths. I’ll revisit on a WEEKDAY, non-​rushhour just so I can try all the different foods. Lots of ethnic foods… Mexican, Thai, Chinese.etc. Some of the food did look pretty mouthwatering though, no joke. If you want fruits and veggies, they got that too… they did look FRESH.
There are plenty of small tables scattered all over the place and some outside. Apparently theres a parking garage just for this place? We parked at the walt disney concert hall so I wouldn’t know.
I’d definitely come back again on a weekday just to try some of the most popular joints such as Eggslut and Sweet Rice?

The first time I came here a couple of years ago, I fell in love with it because it seemed like it was filled with so much culture! There were vendors selling fresh fruit and veggies, candy, liquor… all old and dated looking but that was part of the history of GCM. Now, I feel like everything is being bought out by hip and trendy places that overcharge for their food. It’s still fun to go and see the craziness of it all but lately I feel like it’s becoming super tourist-​y and commercialized.
Definitely check out McConnells, Sticky Rice, and Knead! So good!
And parking on top of GCM is very decently priced. I think it’s like $ 3 for the first 90 minutes? OR there’s always $ 7 all day parking in the lot right next to it.

Such a cool place to try different types of food if you can’t decide or if everyone in your party wants something different. We went for Eggslut but the line was ridiculously crazy so we went to another place that was serving breakfast sandwiches and got the breakfast Sammy. It was delicious! I also got a caramel latte from Valerie’s which was really tasty. Would definitely come back. There’s a $ 3 parking structure there which we didn’t know about but would park at next time.

This place was pretty awesome, just a ton of great food stalls all in one place. Parking wasn’t as bad as I expected. It was kinda hard to get around in my wheelchair though, the aisles are pretty tight and it gets even worse when it’s crowded. We came here right after lunch rush so the place cleared out a little and we found a table. Everything is pretty clean here from the concrete floor, tables and restrooms. I had a lot of fun here and ate a lot of food. We only ate our way down one aisle on our first visit so now we have to come back and try even more stuff. It’s a foodie paradise.

Loved this place! I had the best dirty chai ever & my sister picked up some delicious cheese & meats for her dinner party. Only downside is too many options for yummy eats and drinks.
We also liked the mix of people. I saw a couple more hipster than any I’ve seen in South Park San Diego sitting next to two ladies who could have been my moms best friends. Many different languages heard just walking the length of the place. Great vibe.
Our hotel was only about ¾ mile so we walked over & didn’t have to deal with parking so can’t comment on that. Do recommend walking around. Seems a lot of cool stuff happening in the area.

I worked in DTLA, so this was just a godsend! Imagine craving something for lunch (but not knowing exactly what). If you work in DTLA, just walk a couple of blocks and you enter this magical marketplace where you can basically have anything that your belly desires! (Just be prepared for the crowds of other people with the same mindset!)
In addition, if you work late hours and don’t have time to hit the grocery store before heading home, just stop off at Grand Central in the late afternoon and grab some fresh groceries from any of the produce folks in the center of the market. Nice folks, competitive prices, and good products!
I cannot imagine driving to downtown and parking just to get to Grand Central. However, if you live in DTLA (or work there), this place is just so very awesome. :]

The layout of this marketplace reminds me of markets in Taiwan where everything is just out in the open but instead of veggies meat and fish its more so restaurants with an occasional grocery stand. And definitely much cleaner. I came here during lunch time on a Wed and it wasn’t too crowded. The most crowded place I saw was eggslut.
The parking structure is definitely not very 2 way friendly but it is LA so not much I can say about that. The overall place is really organized and there’s a directory when you get off the elevator from the parking structure that lists all the vendors inside. We had no trouble finding seats at whatever place we tried and there were a good amount of trashcans there that were constantly being wiped down and emptied.
A lot of variety and choices. SO MANY CHOICES! I think prices are a taddddd bit on the pricier side for the portions but again… it is LA.
I didn’t get a chance to explore the big market that was downstairs so I’m not sure what goodies are hiding there if any but the fooding area is a pretty chill place to go with friends or just to grab a bite to eat.

Grand Central Market is truly a foodies playground! If you come with a group of friends and can’t decide on just one place, you can easily split up to find whatever meal you want to eat then meet back up and grab a seat together inside or outside. It can get crowded, but finding a spot to eat was not an issue for us.
There is so much to choose from, good food, coffee stands, pressed juice, a vegan ramen joint, fruit stand, beer, ice cream, I could go on forever, but I think you get the point. The next time I’m in the area I will definitely come back!

First time here since I was a kid. Today small road trip me and the wife.
Could not make up our mind what to eat everything look good but, the smell of BBQ got me. Horse Thief BBQ. Along with Saritas Pupusas.
Taco Tumbras a Tomas to long of a line which it is a good sign. Egg Slut was not open today bummer but still plenty of Sluts around
Looking forward to try something different next time what was bad (parking) to much $.

Awesome place to take a
Friend or family or anyone. I enjoy the new set up with the little places to eat. Toke my mom here for the first toke after the new add ons
The style, welcoming and energetic coming from the vendors here is amazing

Did not have the best experience here. I love these type of markets with various types of businesses and food choices. Let’s see…
pay for parking in DTLA, wait in long lines to get food, food is nothing special, tight and cramped, can’t find a place to sit, dirty tables, someone needs to hold a table when they find one, and the best part… someone walked right into my hubby causing my hubby to drop his ice cream he just got, and the person did not apologize, help clean it up, or offer to buy him a new one.
Not my scene and I won’t be back. Glad they are opening Eggslut in Vegas so I can try it and since I saw quite a few insane people wait in line for hours they said in order to get a egg sandwich, really??? Crazzzzzzyyyyy
With plenty of good restaurants to eat at in LA, I find no reason to come here. Nothing here impressed me at all.

Visited 1÷30÷2016
As a child, my parents use to drag me here on the weekend to do major grocery shopping. I hated it because of the smell, crowds, and I thought it was boring. Getting lost a few times didn’t help either plus helping to carry the paper bags filled with veggies was heavy!
I often told my kids about this place and how I have heard it has changed. I was eager to see it again after all these years and to see what all the hoopla was about.
Much to my surprising dismay, it REALLY has changed A LOT! Those boring veggie stalls are all gone (except for one)!! In its place were MANY different eating places. Reminds me of a food court, except more crowded due to limited space.
Still had the crowd. Smells better. No more shouting of merchants encouraging you to buy their tomatoes.
Normally I love food courts, but I couldn’t help but feel some sadness. My kids were even disappointed.
Would I return? I’m not sure…
Times sure have changed…

Oh have the times changed.
I have frequented this market as a child and am sad to see the many changes.
(-) Parking is no longer free for the first hour (with a $ 10 purchase). They don’t care if you buy anything there. It’s $ 3 for the first 90 minutes.
(-) Hardly a market as one would imagine. Barely any produce and prices are just a premium here. Better luck at a supermarket near you instead.
(+) Lots of restaurants, or order/​pay/​then eat type of settings. For all the foodies out there, it’s foodies heaven.
(+) Open later now
(+) Bar scene
Definitely a place to visit if you’re a tourist or want to grab a meal there. Not a place to buy groceries. Crowded and probably won’t return unless I have jury duty in LA or developed some tolerance for crowds (haha). For outsiders traveling: Reminds me of the Reading Terminal in Philadelphia.

Came here for the first time last night, during the Bring Back Broadway block party. Have been meaning to come here for some time wanting to try «Egg Slut», the egg sandwich place (which is a personal specialty of mine) and their sandwiches look scrumptious. I would never use this word in actual conversation without also making fun of myself, however, it does best describe them.
There is an amazing meat shop, a lot of spice shops, many, many Asian food places that all looked yummy and I liked the vibe. It reminded me of a market in France or Italy. There seems to be an emphasis on gourmet, authentic and I would say this area of downtown is really changing fast thanks to businesses like these.

I’ve been here again last night while they had the Night on Broadway event and I was pleasantly surprised to notice many improvements and new additions to the Grand Central Market. It’s not at the Farmer’s Market level yet (the Original one), but it’s getting there. There are more food choices and better ones, new restaurants (a cool German one), bakeries, a bit of everything, a more modern vibe, more and better seating in some areas. And they got a cool ice-​cream stand for McConnell’s, which makes me really happy!
It’s cleaner, a bit more modern, has better food choices.
A better atmosphere all around, a great improvement here like in other parts of downtown.

So definitely visiting again.
I had recently visited the OC’s packing house (which is a little similar bit more upscale: a good date place) and seen this place mentioned on «I’ll have what Phil is having» (love him)
I mentioned it to my friend and he was like yeah it’s not that great and clean… But he visited 2 years ago and it has changed… he was pleasantly surprised.
Lots of options… clean and fun for foodies. Many of the successful food trucks are buying or have bought up spaces.
We all got a variety of food between the 4 of us so it’s good if you have indecisive friends or feel like different items.
Parking: I parked in the public parking across the street on Broadway which I I thought w as going to cost me an arm and leg but ended up being 10 bucks (2pm-​9pm) week day. I know there was other passing but the construction just made this space easier.

Made this one of my pit stops while in LA for a few days and I’m glad I did. This market is lively with many choices to choose from. I ended up eating at Eggslut (Yes this is the real name) and Press Brothers Juicery. Both were absolutely wonderful and very kind to my wallet. Would’ve loved to re visit multiple times, but I had a limited time in LA. Try to not miss out on this wonderful facility if you are in the general area.

My first trip to GCM brought me to a time where Eggslut, Belcampo, and G&B Coffee didn’t exist yet. Instead I was amazed by the representation of what LA had been for the last few decades. I saw Sun produces, the cheap $ 1 ripe fruits and vegetables, authentic ceviches, and taco stands all around.
GCM has always represented LA and as hipsters, organics, and fancier trends pop up, the market will change with it.
When I went to the market yesterday I found myself bewildered again, and yet I still found myself at Tacos Tumbras at the end of the day. I still found the heart of the market to be the affordable LA fare that put us on the map to begin with.
I just hope some of the vendors I remember that made Grand Central Market great stand the test of time that are coming and going trends of gentrification.
2 stars for the new
5 for the Old

Dirty, crowded, and full of hobos. There are some cool eats here but the filthy environment makes the dining experience severely disappointing. Good luck finding a stable eating platform during the weekends.
I’ve been here several times to give it another go, but each time gets worse and worse. There’s EggSlut and a couple spots that will impress the out of towners but I just don’t find it worth the lines, crowds, parking, and filth.

Street food mecca of Los Angeles. Okay that’s a little bit of stretch, but the GCM is a historical landmark and has served as must go to place to eat and hang with friends for decades! It’s a must!
They used to validate parking but they don’t anymore, but the prices aren’t too steep so just make your life easy and park in the structure while you enjoy your lunch!

I never thought that Grand Central Market would be on my mind as a destination so much, but I find myself here so often.
Foodie Nirvana is the best way to describe this mecca of all the best of Los Angeles. Horse Thief BBQ and Egg Slut too? Belcampo meats and traditional carnitas all under one roof?
Yes please.

Even though I have lived in Los Angeles most of my life, have never been to Grand Central Market. Centered in the middle of Downtown this open market filled with amazing food vendors and a few specialty markets. Get there early and have a big appetite because you have great food all around you.

There are a few places like this I’ve been too. Pike Place Market is kind of like this, Grand Central Market in NYC, Reading Terminal Market, Chelsea Market… Why do all these places have to use the term market?
Anyway, it’s a nice revitalized space that has a lot of hip eateries and shops. Eggslut is the biggest draw here but there’s a juice bar that you can get sips from while you’re waiting for the huge line for breakfast sandwiches. The most activity is obviously on Broadway but the back end has most of the shops. It’s nice but not anything I hadn’t seen before.

This place reminds me of Oahu Market in Honolulu. It’s a maze of fruit and vegetable vendors in a cement warehouse type building with a large Food Court.
The first time I came here, I was blown away by the prices of the produce! I wanted some of everything since the cost of a plum or peach (for example) was MUCH less than what you’d pay in Hawaii!
I’ve had a variety of meals here — from Japanese ramen and Chinese noodles to ice cream and freshly pressed juice. I enjoyed the Thai food and also the sandwich from Egg Slut! Next time, I think I’ll get some Mexican dish… or perhaps some seafood! The options seem endless! Maybe I’ll find something else!
The restroom was convenient and functional. There is a parking garage or street parking. Tables and chairs are available to dine there if you wish. It was good for our group because everyone could choose something different! We’ll be back soon!

A foodie’s dream.
So many good places to eat, but such a small stomach I have :(. The Grand Central Market has become a huge food spot in the past few years, from what I know. From breakfast/​brunch to lunch to dinner, they’ve got everything here. It’s spacious enough to not feel like you’re squeezed like a sardine when you’re dining. The architecture is rustic and the vibe is definitely very hipster.
A big plus in my book is the availability of parking in the structure that’s attached to the back. Parking is a rarity in DTLA, let alone cheap/​free parking.

A foodies playground!
I’ve been here a few times and I must say I’m not even anywhere close to exploring the place!
You can find parking at parking garages nearby and lots for about $ 5!
If you come here in the summer I suggest keeping it casual. It gets pretty toasty in the summer so it doesn’t really make sense to sweat off all your hair and makeup lol.
Weekend line for Eggslut can be really crazy too.
Overall I’m still exploring but when I’m done I’ll be back to write a full review ! Until then !

The first time I came here about 2 years ago, I wasn’t very impressed. But! the Grand Central Market went through a revamp since then and I love it now!
My boyfriend and I had the day off and decided to start our random DTLA day here. We were impressed with the many new foodie spots that opened… Eggslut, Currywurst, McConnell’s, Wexler’s Deli, Belcampo, just to name a few. We planned to go to Eggslut but seeing the line. we decided to try a few items before (which probably wasn’t a good idea, because we were pretty full by then. We had a pupusa and tamale from Sarita’s, a lox bagel from Wexler’s, and a cookie from Valerie, all which were very good!
Some places we were interested in trying weren’t opened at the Tuesday 10 AM time we were there, so we are anxious to try them out another time. What a cool spot for foodies!

Came here to meet up with Nadine, Tim, Kenzie and Carrie it was closing in 30 mins so I didn’t get to explore the whole place plus a lot of the eating places were closed. I was able to get ice cream. There is a parking structure to park which I didn’t park in. I parked across the street in the lot. I do need to come back and explore all the good eats this place has to offer. I rarely ever venture the downtown area to begin with so it may be a while.

A piece of ancient history that continues to thrive on since the Victorian era, the Grand Central Market upholds to live on as a fresh feed market of multiple green grocers, fish markets, bakeries and sweets, delicious Jewish delis, coffee bars, flower marts, meat butchers, cheese mills, and an on going array of other local vendours. I just love how downtown Los Angeles was once the entertainment corridour whilst on the west of Bunker Hill once lied an endless row of Victorian mansions where the area’s most stylist residences rode down the historical Angels Flight to shop for their weekly groceries in the open air arcade.
Stop by the fresh farmers market where the little Korean women will assist you with their best tomatoes or romaine lettuces at such a fantastic cost. Other vendours include the reputable Eggslut, quite possibly the most notable stand at the entrance, do not be surprised by their endless long line. Wexler’s Deli is my favourite Jewish deli in all of Los Angeles which I highly recommend sampling their smoked salmon selection. Bel Campo Meat Co. is the spot for the best grass fed meat in town, along with a coffee bar at the back for a little quick pick me up. Be prepared to spend quite some time here, whether you are only visiting as a tourist or actually looking to dine; there is an endless array of vendours to cater your palette’s needs! x

I came here yesterday with my boyfriend for the first time and I loved it! I just wish this market was closer to us! I had to stop by eggslut and see what all the hype was about. I recommend stopping by and ordering the slut! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed and it’s not something you can readily order at other places. It’s a poached egg over a potato purée sprinkled with chives and a little salt baked a glass jar! It’s so decadent! You have to carefully pop the yolk and mix all the yummy goodness together before taking your first bite! AMAZING!
Since we came on a Sunday, parking was only $ 6 for the whole day! We ended up parking at a lot across the street but you can find lots and parking garages everywhere! We also stopped by McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams and shared a single scoop which gives you an option of two flavors! We picked churros con leche and eureka lemon & marionberries since they were the most popular and we were not left disappointed! I recommend getting the churros con leche on top so that you end with the freshing eureka lemon & marion berries to cleanse your pallet.

Grand Central Market is one of places you must visit if you’re a tourist in LA. It is exactly what it sounds like… except with more food than market! GCM is not large at all. In fact, my mom (who doesn’t enjoy walking for long periods at a time) was able to walk from one end of GCM to the other end in less than 10 minutes just looking at all the booths. Waiting in line for some restaurants *cough* Eggslut *cough* is a completely different story!
The food options at GCM are really great!
–Eggslut
–Belcampo Meat Co.
–Sticky Rice
–G&B
–Valerie
–McConnell’s
–Bombo
–Wexler’s
and much more!!!
It’s walking distance from the Metro (Pershing Square) Station, and surrounded by other landmarks that are easily accessible on foot to! I love this little place, and will make my way here every once in a while just to bask in the steamy goodness of Grand Central Market!

Der Grand Cantral Market ist eine Markthalle in Downtown Los Angeles. Es ist der Ort, an dem sich die Einheimischen mit frischem Fleisch, Fisch, Obst, Gemüse und Gewürzen versorgen und in den Pausen etwas zu Essen kaufen. Verschiedene Imbissbuden bieten verschiedenste Speisen an, und im Untergeschoss befindet sich ein größerer Supermarkt. Da die Innenstadt von Los Angeles ansonsten nicht wirklich mit vielen Geschäften und Essgelegenheiten aufwarten kann, ist der Grand Central Market für die Einheimischen ein wichtiger Ort.
Im Grand Central Market geht es nicht gerade entspannt zu. Über die Halle verteilt gibt es aber auch jede Mengel Sitzgelegenheiten, an denen man prima platznehmen kann, um das bunte Treiben in den Gängen zu beobachten.
Wer durch Downtown Los Angeles streift, der sollte dem Grand Central Market auf jeden Fall einen Besuch abstatten und sich an einem der Stände etwas zu Essen gönnen. So nah wie hier ist man dem wahren L.A. wohl kaum an einem anderen Ort.

Grand Central Market ist eine umtriebige Markthalle Downtown. Sie verbindet Broadway mit Hill Street und man kann hier so ziemlich alles finden. Es gibt sowohl Fisch, Fleisch, Gemüse, Brot und Obst als auch zahllose kleine Restaurationen. Den Wert dieser Einrichtung lernt man spätestens dann einzuschätzen, wenn man mal sonst irgendwo Downtown versucht etwas normales zu Essen aufzutreiben ohne in eine Bar, ein Restaurant oder eins der 20.000 Fastfoodangebote einzukehren. Den Grand Central Market gibt es seit 1917 und das Gebäude ist Bestandteil des erhaltenswerten alten Business Districts.