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Grand Central Market, LA

317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California

Description

Grand Central Market is Los Angeles' largest and oldest public market (1917). It is housed on the ground floor of the Homer Laughlin Building in the Downtown area. Today, it encompasses a food emporium and retail marketplace with 40 stalls serving a wide range of cuisines, fresh produces, baked goods, coffee, etc.

Access & Transport

The market is at 317 South Broadway, close to I-110 exit 23 Parking is at 308 South Hill Street Metro Red and Purple lines stop at Pershing Square Station, located approximately one block away. There are also several bus stops around: 'Broadway / 4th' (30, 40), 'Hill St & 4th St' (4, 10, 48, 81, 419), 'Hill / 3rd' (4, 10, 48, 40 Beverly B., 90 Mbl Exp.)

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with The Broad museum and a tour of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Meta review

Visitors rate this place well, mostly because of the variety of food on offer which makes it very convenient for groups. Produces and dishes sold are mostly attractive and tasty and the complex feels safe with security guards at the entrance, and busy at lunch time but not breakfast. Not many comments around the historical aspect so this doesn't seem to be a feature most reviewers are interested in (a minority does mention it).

Environmental & Social

No environmental / sourcing data and emphasis doesn't seem to be on small producers and vendors

Conclusion

The market is convenient and enjoyable, but despite its long history, it lacks charm and an authentic atmosphere with most of the stalls being chains that can be found elsewhere. Go there if in the area, but this doesn't warrant a specific trip.

Key positive

Varied stalls

Good public transport access

Key negative

Feels like an improved food court

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Hours vary vendor to vendor

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday08:00 - 21:00

Tuesday08:00 - 21:00

Wednesday08:00 - 21:00

Thursday08:00 - 21:00

Friday08:00 - 21:00

Saturday08:00 - 21:00

Sunday08:00 - 21:00

Pricing
Free

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