Hudson Booksellers

(72 reviews)

1.1 mi

Who knew?!!? A classic bookstore tucked away in a…read moreWestchester mall. Date night?? Restaurants and a bookstore that features authors and discussion groups.

Out of all of my bookstore stops doing the book crawl, this was the friendliest and most helpful!…read moreIt also has a huge parking lot! I found both of the books I was looking for with a little assistance. My sister saw the store cat twice! I missed it somehow.

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Barnes & Noble

We do go to this location more often than other Barnes locations because it is closer but once…read moreagain, we went in last night and Jasmine was visibly horrible to us. We walked in, she glared at us- I tried not to think much of it, but as she was finishing ringing me up I looked up to thank her and she was literally grimacing at me, and this was after she tried to hurriedly ring me up without even asking if I was a rewards member (I am) or anything else. I keep trying to give her the benefit of the doubt because I also work in retail, but girl just seems miserable. Literally I have NO other issues with any other employee there, everyone else has been so kind so I brought my review up to 4 stars from 3. But if you're going to give me a dirty look Jasmine, wait until I turn around. This is a smaller location but I'll continue to visit, I just really hope Jasmine isn't there- it's always uncomfortable when she is.

This location reminds me a lot of the Barnes back in the day when they weren't these massive stores…read morewith tons of tchotchkes. The emphasis at location is mainly books and I love that checkout is at the entrance unlike The Grove where it's at the very back and you have to ping pong your way through tables to exit with your purchase. Location was also very well stocked and organized and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

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Hudson News

Why is Hudson News our only option at Airports!? Freaking LAX!…read more They have self check out which is nice and convenient. I feel like these stores aren't usually busy so not sure how necessary self check out was. But it's here and so that's a good thing for fast & easy checkout. I dislike lines and usually end up at Hudson News to avoid a sprawling line at Starbucks or McD's. Their prices are expensive but they have a wide array of drinks and snacks, a few gifts like See's Candies you can bring to others. They don't have a lot of coffee drink options though which will never cease to surprise me. And when you check out your coffee drinks, prepare for sticker shock. A bottled coffee and water cost me $13.33, sigh.

Deandre was really awesome! I'm only giving the high rating for his impeccable service because the…read moreprices are outrageous. I paid $100 for water, popcorn, lemonade, and a mini pack of pepto. That's just wild but that speaks to how pleasant he was as an employee!

Cap with the Team Logo on the side!

Stanley Cup Playoffs towel

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Daily Breeze

1.3

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2.0 mi

Elder Abuse. My Mother started the Daily Breeze subscription…read morein the 1970's. Just a single copy delivered to her home for many years. As she got older, she didn't notice that they were hiking the rate higher and higher until I took over as her Power of Attorney, looked at her checking account and they were charging her $406 PER MONTH ($13.50 per day delivery!). She has had YEARS of overpaying. New customers pay $.71-$1.43 per day, depending on their subscription plan. Any lawyers out there want to take on this Elder Abuse? Channel 7 News on Your Side to warn every other Daily Sleeze subscriber? Class Action suit?

I would recommend that not subscribing. it took almost half an hour to tell customer service I…read morewanted to cancel my subscription and to send me a final bill. I was tired of getting bills endlessly and not knowing when I was paid up to. the final straw was the billing calls, so I told them cancel my subscription and send me a final bill because they kept insisting that i make a payment. What they failed to tell me was they couldn't cancel my subscription. I got another call from their billing center and told them I canceled 2 weeks prior when they called, again they insisted I pay what was still owing and they told me they couldn't cancel and that I needed to call customer service which I did. They wouldn't take no to canceling. They rep said she couldn't adjust my bill reflecting I should only be billed for 18 days ?? They are a headache to deal with.

Picture of add to lured " NEW CUSTOMER "

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0.2 mi

I went to the USA Today store at the Tom Bradley Terminal at LAX to purchase some headphones. They…read moresell many Go Travel and Kanex items. The headphones were $19.99. I did not purchase them because they didn't seem comfortable. They sell a lot of adapters and other types of items that can be used for travel. They also had a USB keychain for $24.99. Besides the above, they sell different types of drinks. magazines, newspapers and other things to do on the airplane. The person working there was very polite and helpful. She helped me find a headphone that would be comfortable.

This is the front of the store on the arrival level

These are all of the electronics and other items that can be used on a trip

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Barnes & Noble

Had a hard time finding the Mystery and Thriller section but once I did I found the book I was…read morelooking for. Checked out pretty quickly despite their only be 1 checker and with a line about 8 people deep. Would definitely return if I'm back in the area.

I had not been in a Barnes and Noble in a little while and came here with my daughter to help her…read morepick out some books. She ended up getting three. I spent my time in the financial section browsing through finance books and they had a very good selection. The people working there were kind and nice. Four and a half stars but they are running right up to five. It was a good visit.

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People News

PEOPLE NEWS is a typical airport variety shop in LAX Terminal 7 (United Airlines)…read moreIt is well stocked. The exception here is their reasonably moderate prices. The store is remarkably clean. The staff is over the top friendly & helpful. You can find it directly across from Gate 84

Nice little shop outside gate 85 that sells drinks and snacks. TONS of magazines to choose from…read more Prices are a bit high, but hey--it's the airport. Friendly service, and the store is nice and clean,

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Hudson News

(5 reviews)

0.0 mi

I got to the airport super early for my flight to SF and luckily this Hudson was conviniently…read morelocated right by my gate #9. I was able to stock up on a variety of foods for an early breakfast for my parents and I to have before our early flight. Of all their options their Blissful Pretzel Bun Trio Mini Ham & Turkey sandwiches caught my eye to get for my parents. I got one of their Southwest Chili Chicken salads that comes in a plastic jar. I of course refeuled the group with water from here and a Pineapple Kombucha Tea. These were all the perfect selections that held us over on this very early morning 6am flight. The lines goes in waves of stretching out the door but if you let that cool down and the people pass to rush to their gates then the there is literally no line. The man at the counter was so kind and helpful making sure I had extra condiments and utensils for my meal. It always feels nice to be around nice people.

The best overpriced items!…read more If you want to get the least value for your dollar, visit the airport and attempt to purchase anything on the secure side. Lines go quickly here, so you can soon be parted from your money with standard 500% markups from the normal cost.

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Current Events

There's very few magazine stores left in So Cal, this is one fully stocked store. I stopped by to…read morepurchase our office pool lottery tickets. Most of the customers that were coming inside were only buying lottery tickets.

When you need 3 copies of TODAYS New York Times newspaper and its early evening in Fullerton,…read moreOrange County Calif. and have tried a dozen train stations, hotels, Disneyland etc. and anywhere that may have one, but strike out, who do you call? CURRENT EVENTS! After finding out they did have 3 copies, I explained I was in O.C. and almost an hour away and wondered if they could mail me the 3 copies? Kay said sure and $20 would cover it completely. I said YES and now Saturday at noon I have not just 3 copies but an extra copy of the Business section that I actually needed. The NY TIMES cost $3 each, the Priority Mail $8.95 for a whopping total of $20.95, that Kay charged me $20 ! ? ! I will be stopping by the next time I'm anywhere nearby just to say thanks in person, and to buy something to help support a nice business.

PC and other enthusiast magazines

RIP KOBE

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The non-stressed good Life w/ Current Events , MB

Community Goods

Came here with my sister and her boyfriend to try their breakfast sliders and drinks! It was my…read morefirst day in California, so I was super excited. We waited in line for about 45 minutes to an hour, only to find out that they ran out of sliders. We were incredibly disappointed. I wish they could have put up a sign of some sort to let everyone know they ran out. However, the place itself was nice, and I did end up getting a latte. I loved the latte, so that made up for the missing sliders to some degree. Although the latte was good, I don't see myself coming back due to the long wait and them being prone to running out of goods.

Is the social media hype justified? Sure. Probably in my top 3 matcha spots, at least for…read moreeinspanner. Had great taste, right amount of sweetness, and did not taste watery. Do be aware that the cup is on the smaller side than most places. Unfortunately did not get to try the breakfast sliders everyone has talked about so I will be back to try those another time. The overall cafe is pretty small but it's a got a cool aesthetic. Has a nice seating area around the outside with shade. Do expect to wait in line and parking can be a challenge as most spots in the area are usually taken as it's street parking. Went on a Saturday afternoon and waited about 25 minutes. I don't think I would wait anymore than that for this place but it's worth checking out. The staff are very kind too.

Matcha einspanner and vanilla bean latte

Einspanner

Sliders w/ bacon

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Rok Coffee and Tea

I LOVED this place soo much!!! It was my first time trying…read moreROK Coffee & Tea. I went on YouTube for the search of good Matcha in LA. A few different YouTubers raved about ROK Coffee & Tea, so I decided to try them out... and it definitely lived up to the recommendations! The MATCHA DUO was EXCEPTIONAL and delicious! It had the perfect amount of sweetness, the perfect creaminess, and the matcha wasn't bitter at all. You can tell they use really good, high-quality matcha because not only could I taste the quality, I could feel it in my energy level too. My sister got the MANGO MATCHA DUO with oat milk and absolutely loved it. My sister's coworker tried the SPARKLING YUZU MATCHA and said it was delicious! She loved that the yuzu flavor wasn't overpowering and said the matcha tasted very high quality. We also got the STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE MATCHA DUO because it was recommended as one of their top picks. We gave it to another one of her coworkers, and she finished it so quick! She said it tasted like a dessert and raved about how delicious and amazing it was! There's seating area in front of the café and as well as inside. The inside is really cute and had a nice atmosphere. The best time to go is early in the morning when open. Customer service was exceptional! Everyone was very kind while at the same time quick and attentive to the line. If there tends to be a line, it moves pretty quickly, and our drinks were ready fast after we ordered. If you get lucky, you can find street parking, but be careful parking on Olympic Blvd. during certain times. Not to worry though because they do have a parking structure, which makes things much easier. Overall, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ROK Coffee & Tea! Everything we tried gets a 10/10 from us! The quality of the matcha, the flavors, the customer service, and the overall experience were all excellent. We will most definitely be back!!!

***NO WIFI*** I didn't realize until after I had already ordered a drink. I stopped by because it…read morewas on my way home and was hoping to get a few hours of work done, so that was a bit of a bummer. I didn't have a chance to check as I was driving when I decided to stop by. I came on a Tuesday around 3 PM and it was pretty chill, especially compared to how busy it usually looks on the weekends. I got the Matcha Duo and it was yummy, but definitely on the sweeter side, so keep that in mind! I'd say it's sweeter than DAMO's einspänner. Overall, I'd stop by again to grab a drink if I happened to be in the area, but probably wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Strawberry shortcake matcha, Chestnut latte, Mango matcha

Matcha Duo

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Matcha duo, lotus einspanner

Takagi Coffee

Long wait but food was great and staff was attentive! Pancakes are a must, the karaage chicken was…read morealso a yummy side item, and the drinks are delicious!

Such a fun experience! It's everything you might have seen on the viral videos. Incredibly fluffy…read morepancakes that are also light but filling. There are so many toppings to try with the pancakes and the options just elevate the experience! They also offer some standard Japanese rice plates and karaage which they serve with solid execution. Obviously not what I'd come for, but I'm glad they're well-versed in a few other dishes in case people aren't feeling pancakes. The place has so many seating arrangements that they can accommodate a variety of people and party sizes. Only con is the parking and the wait. If you come on unconventional days or holidays, the experience may be better. Street parking becomes more available and some parking might be free. If you visit during rush hour... well, good luck! Even during non-peak hours, there's still a chance you'll have to wait about 30-45 min. Thankfully that wait is not TOO long compared to the 2-3 hour wait lines during peak, and 3rd street is very walkable. There are lots of store to window shop or some coffee shops that might be a great place to kill some time.

Strawberry and Mix Berry Pancake Combo

Interior

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Matcha Azuki Pancake

Bottega Louie

We had a wonderful dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambience was warm…read moreand inviting. What really made our visit exceptional was our server, Grace. Her service was top-notch from beginning to end. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us an excellent recommendation--the Burrata Pizza. It was huge, incredibly delicious, and definitely one of the highlights of our meal. Thank you, Grace, for making our experience so enjoyable. We can't wait to come back!

Excellent Review…read more Bottega Louie Downtown is absolutely beautiful and such a wonderful place to visit! The atmosphere is elegant and welcoming, the food and desserts are delicious, and everything is presented so beautifully. The service was friendly and attentive, and the entire experience felt special from start to finish. Our server Michael was so attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. It's the perfect spot for brunch, lunch, or a nice treat downtown. I highly recommend Bottega Louie and can't wait to go back!

Bottega Louie Pepperoni Pizza

Bottega Louie Macarons

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Bottega Louie Branzino

The Coffee Company

Just hopped off the plane and needed some food and seen this cute little spot. When walking in the…read morehost, the baristas and the servers were all smiling saying welcome! The service was fast but not rushed. Immediately about to sit and put my bags down the server already dropped a menu off and a glass pitcher of water. The menu was pretty extensive but I went with the tuna melt and BOY it did NOT disappoint. The tuna melt was incredible. The flavor was on point, pretty hardy. I got the choice between fries or fruit and got the fruit. I don't think the sandwich took more than 10 minutes to get out. Fresh and hot. Had two cups of coffee, kind of wish I got something from the baristas- the drinks looked fantastic. 10/10 would go back. I wish I would've taken a picture but honestly was way too hungry to remember. Must try!!

I went here for a breakfast meeting a few months ago. I didn't care for the food(I had the veggie…read moreomelet) or service so I had no intention of going back but now after hearing that the owner Gus doesn't "want BLACKS money" I definitely won't be going back. There are better black owned breakfast places to support. Red Flavor Table, Court Cafe, Rusty Pot and The Serving Spoon to name a few.

French toast with a mimosa

Super busy on Sunday!

Coffee bar

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Matsu Matcha

come here to get my matcha and gelato all the time when i'm here up in LA! I love the different…read morelevels of matcha!

Super strong matcha with lots of options. Very yummy gelato as well, I would recommend the #2…read morejasmine or the strongest #5 for potent matcha flavor.

Uji Matcha no. 3 and hojicha gelato

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Uji Matcha no. 3 and hojicha gelato

Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe

Great place! amazing service kids are really friendly to all customers good customer service even…read morebefore closing! appreciate :) best Thai coconut and durian and pandan ice cream in Los Angeles . if you're a true southeast Asian you know. recommend I order their pandan toast since all mango series sold out. was really delicious and not too sweet like the filipino ube desserts or the Korean honey condensed milk drenched injeolmi toasts. this place beats! definitely recommend this place to all! Ambiance was a good vibe too.

Came here to try it because I was in the area. If I wasn't intrigued by the Thai gelato, I probably…read morewouldn't have stepped foot in this plaza lol. Parking is pretty difficult, and valet is $5. I can easily see the parking lot getting gridlocked on a busy day. I sampled a few of their gelato flavors, including the jasmine lychee and soy sauce. Both were okay, but I just wasn't in the mood for either of them today. I ended up getting the Pandan Toast to try. The pandan flavor was really good--not too grassy and didn't taste too artificial. The ice cream also had a buttery taste to it. It might have been from the toast, but I'm not too sure. The bread itself wasn't oily, which was nice, but it was kind of dry. The pandan sauce definitely helped make it easier to eat. I probably wouldn't eat the bread by itself though because it was super hard and didn't really have much flavor. I wasn't sure what to expect from the toast, but it wasn't quite what I expected. I originally wanted to try the mango sticky rice flavored shaved ice because it looked really good in the photos, but unfortunately they didn't have it today. I'd come back to try their shaved ice when mango is in season again!

Mango Sticky Rice Shaved Ice

Thai Tea Toast

Mango sticky rice

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DAMO

Solid matcha place in ktown!! There's so many places around and it's a saturated market so I get…read morethe competition... but this place holds its own! Matcha is rich and bold, there's a good amount so it's not weak. Milk ratio is good so it's not diluted at all. The cream top is nice and thick and doesn't melt into the drink! Matcha Cream Top ($7.75)-- I looooove me a nice and thick cream top and this place does it amazingly. It's thick and perfectly sweetened and doesn't melt with the drink/ice. It stays perfectly thick and still and above the matcha unless you mix it in. The matcha is also really nice and rich. None of the bland or grassy taste. Just genuine good matcha! Chocolate Forest ($7.75)-- Basically same as above but the cream on top tastes like Milo/Ovaltine mixed in. It's a nice and sweet nostalgic taste. Not a hint of bitterness so if you want mocha/dark chocolate this is not the one for you. It's more happy kid hot chocolate vibes. Overall I really like this place for their matcha and would get it again. Pricing is steep but all good matcha goes for around $8 nowadays. Theres a shared parking lot (free if you go in the afternoon) but otherwise street parking.

One of my favorites. Simple atmosphere. Parking is $5 around the area. They have a bunch of…read moredifferent eispanners if You like those. If You want to actually taste matcha go here. I tried the matcha einspanner and it wasn't too sweet. The only thing I didn't like was the matcha powder sprinkled on top but that's more for aesthetics. The other one I tried was the strawberry einspanner and it was like a strawberries and cream drink and did not have any caffeine. Both of the drinks were creamy. Service was also fine. They all seemed friendly

Matcha Einspener | Strawberry Matcha

Matcha einspinner

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Chestnut Einspänner

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Philip B.

11 years ago

Good luck trying to return or exchange anything here. They pretend to have a customer service center but never answer phones or return messages so you are screwed if you think you're going to be able to return something for a refund or exchange. I've called multiple times and left four messages over the last month and no one has returned my call. I purchased a $40 t-shirt as a gift for someone only to discover sizes run small. Will NEVER do business with Hudson again. read more

Ryan G.

11 years ago

Recently visited Hudson Booksellers while in Los Angeles for the first time.....finding a local bookstore is must for me when visiting a new city. I loved this store ...its messiness is its charm!! Spent quite a while browsing around, if only as a challenge to see if I could find a particular novel or author! Definitely a great find. Sadly, they don't make them like this anymore. read more

Vincent H.

11 years ago

This is actually the very best personal book shop We have been to. It smashes my cardiovascular system to state that since i have have already been to some numerous excellent bookstores in CA . It's such as the book shop the thing is on television demonstrates. read more

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If you're coming because you saw this on instagram, please dont set your expectations too high!!…read more I'm really happy I found this place by chance when strolling through the area. Then I saw it on my IG feed weeks later and all I could think was how content creators over-hype all these hidden gems in LA. I just notice that influencers put an exaggerated spin on spots like these to make them seem a lot bigger or crazier than they actually are for the sake of views. Not to say they aren't worth visiting, but I think the fun part about these kinda shops is discovering it for yourself or that element of surprise. I've just been severely disappointed by some places I've visited that didn't live up to the expectations set by content creators. It's not the businesses fault, but just how social media works these days. Anyways, it's a small shop that you'll probably get through in a few minutes, but definitely worth checking out. I'm so glad I so happened to stumble upon this place by surprise, and I hope that's how you find it too :)

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