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If you're craving authentic Mexican aguas frescas while in DTLA, this spot inside Grand Central Market is a gem! The drinks taste incredibly fresh, like real fruit, perfectly balanced sweetness, and ice cold refreshments that hits the spot. You can tell they use fresh ingredients and made the traditional way with no powders or syrup. The service was just as impressive, the staff were warm, friendly, and patient while I decided which flavor to try. Honestly there were so many good options but I ended up going with the cucumber and watermelon, so good. If you're visiting the market, don't miss this spot! I'll definitely be back to try more flavors!! read more

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The juice was good, but their attitude sucks. The fact that they won't let you taste a sample of the drink that you're about to buy, cause you don't know if you're gonna like it or not and they won't let you mix two drinks is ridiculous since they're all the same price. They also hav cups full with ice just to make sure they don't give you that much juice and literally have no customer service! read more

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Looked healthy. But it had a lot of condensed milk or something in it. The entire dish was very sweet. read more

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Agua Frescas freshly made every day with some unique takes on the standards (really loved their cucumber based summer mint and pineapple version). Smoothies made to order (this isn't Jamba Juice so you can customize style to whatever you want - less sweet, no apple, add a carrot, blend an avocado in - whatever. The hours close at 6pm, which was a 12-hour shift for the staffer who had been there since early am and still needed to close when over a dozen people came late at 7pm looking for fruit treats. It's higher prices than a street cart because that's one thing GCM keeps doing is raising its stall rental rates. People are paying for the convenience of connected parking and lots of snazzy new restaurants and bars to hang. Despite that, this little place is still a favorite family-like place and stays open later than the one on the very corner. The staff have always been friendly and helpful and can point you in the direction of the fruit thing you want at the time. Service is pretty quick and you can gauge the wait time by the size of the wait queue to the right of the register. I came late at the end of the shift and noticed her displays were looking a bit tired. But she assured me that wasn't what I was getting and made mine fresh to order. Quality counts. read more

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Estefania R.

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I asked if I could mix two flavors and the cashier immediately said she couldn't and when I asked if the prices was different for each or the same (so I could pay the difference) she looked down at the cashier and said "NO". With a freaking attitude. I shouldn't have purchased anything at that point, but I was with a friend and didn't want to make it a big deal but they seriously need to work on their customer service skills. Also I asked for light ice and the woman serving the drink had the whole cup filled with ice ! So I literally had to yell in Spanish for her to take out some of it because she was just gonna start filling the cup even though I had specifically said LIGHT ICE. Only reason they get three stars is because the mango agua fresca was pretty decent and not overly sweet. read more

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You can mix 4 fruits for $10 and can keep the base as water (not milk) so I got kiwi, mango, watermelon, ans pineapple. Super refreshing and healthy! read more

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Pros: Sweet, salty, spicy and refreshingly good mangonada. Cons: Price-wise, it's steep! In a way, I felt ripped off since the server didn't really fill my cup. read more

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Found another good place in Grand Central Market for healthy fruits. It looks pretty lonely compared to the busy lines at Eggslut so go get something from here. La Fruteria has authentic Mexican fruits and spices. Even combine both. The spiciness and the sweetness make a mouth party. All the stuff is fresh. It's lots of fruit with the options of seasonings to describe it pretty much. There's lots of different combinations to get with the authentic spiciness. It's about $9 for a big bowl of Rebanadas, which is basically chopped fruit. This one is tossed in a spicy sauce made with lime juice and Tapatio. Kind of expensive just for fruit. The only bad thing you can say about it to be honest. Certainly it's one of the healthiest places in the market of course. It's good for those looking for something natural or even organic. The prices are kind of high, which is about the only bad thing. read more

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Airy R.

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The orange juice was watered down as hell When I tried to let them know nicely, the man he was working. There was very dismissive, telling me no it was impossible, that it was specially, made, even though I had seen it sitting in the refrigerator for quite a while. I told them that he could try it and to please remake it, and he kept telling me. What do you want me to do about it, shaking his head, and being very dismissive. Eventually, they remade the drink, and it was noticeable, not just in color, but also in taste. read more

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This place is a must-stop for me and my boyfriend when we go on our weekly walk. It's a juice or agua fresca shop located inside the Grand Central Market, close to Egg Slut and next to what used to be Clark Street. We love getting agua frescas here. It's so refreshing and there are many to choose from. We always get Sandia (Watermelon) and Mamey. I have also tried pineapple, orchata, and a kale and pineapple blend. It always hits the spot and leaves us highly satisfied. Not to mention, there aren't that many places to get decent agua fresca nearby, so it's convenient. But the girls working here are really rude. They have such a bad attitude, and it always shows. Once we ordered watermelon, she told me it was not ready, and the other girl told her it was ready in Spanish. When I asked her if I could order watermelon, she did not say anything and just gave me watermelon with an attitude. Another time, she told me she wasn't open yet and immediately served another customer behind me. It really pisses me off, but the drink is why we come back. On the other hand, guys working seem to be a lot more nicer than girls. They also do not take Samsung or Apple Pay, so you have to have a physical card or cash for the payment. read more

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Javier M.

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The experience overall was very disappointing. I will preface it by saying that maybe my expectations may have been very high since I wanted a delicious green juice. I thought the name was awesome and it would be awesome but it wasn't. read more

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We were in search of a quick breakfast, and accidentally stumbled upon a Grand Central Market! It turned out to be a pleasant surprise, and it was great to sample offerings from multiple restaurants all in one place. I ended up being drawn to the fresh fruit and pressed juices from La Fruiteria -- they all looked so fresh and delicious. The service was quick, but the employee seemed a little short mannered and not happy to be there. Regardless, I got my food fast. I went for a fruit salad made of mango, watermelon, and spices. The fruit was fresh and I liked the chili flavor. I also tried some juices and flavored water. Overall, it was a tasty and unexpected breakfast experience. read more

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Refreshing drink but definitely watered down, so not really worth the price (since everything in grand central market is more expensive). read more

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Kiara P.

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You see my cup was pretty much empty. It was so good, I'm ready to learn how to make these at home. The Aqua Fresca limón was so refreshing. Perfect drink for a hot day. I've been twice and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Gabriela M.

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Located in Grand Central Market. La fruteria offers fresh drinks, fruit, bionicos. i just picked up a refreshing watermelon drink! It came with a tamarindo candy and chamoy on the cup ring. The pineapple drink also looks good! Maybe I'll give it a try next. read more

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Nancy H.

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This is located inside Grand Central Market. Each agua fresca is $6 which is a little more pricey than what I'm used to, but it was a decent drink to get because it got rid of our thirst. The line wasn't too long on a Friday afternoon, service was also fast. Mango 7/10 Watermelon 8/10 read more

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Mary D.

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Grand central market stand that sold some juices. The service wasn't that welcoming and the drinks didn't really taste like real fruit read more

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Arshad H.

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Arriving at Grand Central Market on a hot weekend morning, I saw that La Fruteria had a huge line. They offer aqua frescas and fruit in a cup ($10). I returned after lunch and there was no line at all so I went with an aqua fresca. Watermelon Aqua Fresca ($5) - Wow, this was super refreshing on a hot summer day. It wasn't watered down like some of the other places out there. You could definitely tell their was a high concentration of watermelon juice and a little bit of pulp. Overall, this isn't a bad place to go if you are looking for something to cool you off. Pricing is on the higher side considering what you are getting. But apparently this is the current market rate in Los Angeles. read more

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Julie N.

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Yummy agua frescas located next to eggslut. We got the watermelon flavor which was delicious and refreshing. The cup size was huge for 6 dollars and i would totally order it again. No minimum for credit card. read more

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I got the pina agua fresca while my friend got the watermelon. Both were good, both great. Definitely was watered down. Pay cash or a 1$ fee will be charged to use your card, not a complaint just offering advice if you wanna get upset about that. read more

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Janie R.

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Wanted to get the tajin, chamoy, and candy with my drink. Thought it came with it. The worker said it was 10 dollars and I said that's fine can I get that instead (wanted to treat myself) and she said no. Could've just switched it to a different cup. So bummer of a service. read more

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Nancy H.

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We ordered the agua frescas! Very refreshing drinks and not too sweet!! Friendly staff and quick service! Definitely worth it and will come back again read more

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Kat T.

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Good watermelon Fresca. Workers are nice and friendly. Got my drink fast and didn't have to wait long in line to order. Didn't wait long either for them to make my drink. read more

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Mei D.

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Word of advice if you get their gazpacho ask for easy seasoning - they mince their fruit then crazy over season like 4 tablespoons in a 16 oz cup - you can't taste any fruit - just salt, and sour. It was so salty we couldn't eat it - wasted $12 :( read more

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Jinny C.

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Juice place on one side of grand central market. You can't really tell which types of juices and etc they sell by the menu, so you need to ask what flavors they have. Ordered a melon agua fresca for $7, which was kind of pricy for what it ended up being. The drink itself was bland, and it kind of just tasted like a diluted version of what it should've been. read more

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Val R.

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They made me and my husband delicious Chocomils. It went perfect with our breakfast . The staff was helpful and fast.

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Doriee L.

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La Fruteria is located inside the Grand Central Market. They have agua frescas (which is like fruit waters) and fruit bowls! My friend and I both decided to get an agua fresca since it was really stuffy inside the Grand Central Market the day we went. I decided to get a guava mixed fruit while my friend went for their watermelon agua fresca. Their agua frescas were pretty good. You can definitely tell that it's natural with no added sugar. I really do enjoyed that. It was very refreshing! The only issue was that they didn't have a menu that you could see. You would have to ask what they had available. They also don't have prices listed so you'll have to ask or choose the "surprise me" option. Granted, their drinks weren't pricey at all...I think they were around $4-5 each. read more

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Elizabeth L.

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La Fruteria is located in the Grand Central Market food court. It is located by the front entrance with a bright neon fruits sign, so it is not easily missed. It is street parking or you can park at the parking lots nearby. There was only one lady working the day I went, but she was pretty efficient for handling a crowd by herself. It was a bit pricey (I think about $10), but overall it was good. I was craving watermelon, so I bought a cup of it as my snack after lunch. The chunks were cut nicely in bite-sized squares/rectangles. The watermelon was juicy and sweet as well! read more

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Nancy B.

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Not sure why this place gets 3 stars. I had the pineapple, cucumber, mint and chia agua frescas and it was delicious! A lot of the times these drinks are overly sweet but this one was perfect. Super refreshing on a hot summer day in LA. read more

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Karen H.

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If you want a refreshing drink and your willing to pay $6 then this isn't a bad option - honestly the price isn't bad in comparison to the rest of the market and the other juice store next door. But everything is literally just blended juice so it does have the pulp in the drinks as well as chia seeds. Service is super fast and you can mix drinks! I would say you definitely pay for the convenience here and on a hot summer day this is great to have. The juice is fresh and fruit is blended on the spot. read more

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First time coming to this place, I loooooove agua Fresca, especially watermelon and horchata, I decided to get the watermelon, paid the $6.24, she gave me my cup and I sat down and had a sip and it was NOT even sweet at all, I asked my husband to take a sip and he hated how we paid $6 for a cup of water, I walked over and asked if I could exchange it for a different agua and she said NO, I asked her why and she simply said that they don't do that, sat back down and my husband went to go ask her and he came back with the money LOL I wanted a drink not my money back but I wouldn't come back... read more

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This place is a huge disappointment, for a place that only sells fruit and aqua frescas I would assume it would have great quality ingredients. Unlike street fruit vendors they precut all their fruit, almost none of the fruit was ripe, crispy mango and pineapple with no flavor. The watermelon Aqua Fresca was very bland and this place is pretty expensive compared to street vendors (I'm fine with paying more i understand GC is probably expensive to rent in) but I would expect the fruit to be at the very least ripe considering it's the middle of summer. They also don't include classic ingredients like cucumber jicama, orange slices, or coconut. My partner and I ordered the same thing and each of us had completely different fruits in our bowls. read more

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Carla R.

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I ordered orange juice thinking it's fresh squeezed, wrong . Here's the step by step how they make " fresh orange juice " Grab a blender Get two pealed oranges ( old ) Get two scoops of ice & Put some water from the SINK. Blend it , add more water from the sink . & then proceed to pay $5 Then turn around and throw it was because it's GROSS. Worst orange juice I've tried. read more

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Iman E.

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Pretty disorganized setting for the drink pickups and that led to someone else taking my original drink. Second one was remade, and it was supposed to be pineapple watermelon and mango but was pretty sour and didn't taste any mango. read more

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Matt B.

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This place was incredible! My wife and I both got fresh juices and we split a bowl. The bowls are large and full of fresh fruit and ingredients. The line was quick and everyone was very kind and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend trying this out in the market. read more

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La Fruteria is where you can get your fresh fruit fix in Grand Central Market. It's a super colorful shop located along the wall near Lucky Bird. The menu is fun and colorful and not too hard to choose from. They have fruit salads and bowls and a lot of different type of fruit drinks. Unfortunately, the prices aren't listed so you either have to ask or just hope for the best. The display case at the front of the stall had some examples of the items on the menu, so I was able to figure out what I wanted from there. I ended up getting the Bionico fruit salad, which was $12. It was like a yogurt parfait but with a hefty amount of fruits ranging amongst mangos, strawberries, cantaloupes, and grapes to pineapples. There was much more in the bowl including delicious yogurt, raisins, sliced almonds, and granola. The texture was great! I couldn't finish the bowl for lunch and it was still decent the next day after spending a night in the fridge. All in all, I had a good experience with La Fruteria. I'd come back for a refreshing treat. read more

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Liliana G.

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Customer service needs to improve a lot . This type of business needs people that they can take good care of customers . I buy myself a Biónico and I wanted to make it fresh not the one from the display and I ask the lady's and their response was that the one that they were giving me was fresh. The point is that the way their response to that was Short and rude . I work in customer service all my life and I know that this place needs a better staff . read more

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Ashwin B.

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Extraordinarily tasty fruit dishes! We had the gazpacho, which was a wonderful medley of fruits like pineapples with veggies like onions, cucumbers in a very tangy and flavorful blend. Reminds me of "fruit chaat" a street side dish prepared in India. I would definitely make a trip to Grand central market for this. read more

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Gisell M.

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I've been to this place a couple of times and the aguas frescas are always on point. They are not full of ice, or too sugary. Like Goldilocks they are just right! The service was good and the lady at the front was nice. It's definitely a first choice if you are not trying to drink. One feedback would be to have bigger cups because we finished those water too quickly. So good! read more

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Armando H.

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I have been to this place a few times. This review is also based upon my other visits. The smoothie options are based upon you ordering what you would like so if you are not too sure what goes well with what, this place might not be for you. From all the different options I had here, this has been the item with the most taste but the fruit is hit or miss. Today for example, the pineapple has great flavor but the strawberries are lacking. Will I come back, yes because it's one of the more healthier places to eat at the food court. read more

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317 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Downtown
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Hours

What time does La Fruteria open?

La Fruteria opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.La Fruteria opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does La Fruteria close?

La Fruteria closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.La Fruteria closes at 8:30 PM on Friday.La Fruteria closes at 8:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri 8:00 AM - 8:30 PMSat-Sun 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does La Fruteria allow dogs?

Yes, La Fruteria allows dogs.

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Does La Fruteria have parking?

Yes, La Fruteria has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Does La Fruteria have free WiFi?

Yes, La Fruteria has free WiFi.

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“Watermelon Aqua Fresca ($5) - Wow, this was super refreshing on a hot summer day.”

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Locally owned & operated

Eco-friendly

This year for my New Year's Resolution I told myself I was going to eat healthier and cook more and…read morethis is the best way for me to do that. Good Box Organics is not only convenient, with the food being delivered right to my door, but is entirely healthy as well. The owners Samantha and Mark started this business in 2010 and have a mission of creating a healthier future. The best part is they work with local farmers to get all their produce and find multiple ways to give back to the community. They also have their Support a School program where they donate 5% back from every box sold. They have different boxes to choose from and different sizes as well. Some boxes are fruits only and others include fruits and vegetables. I went with the half size fruit and vegetable box. Before delivery, you get an email of what is going to be inside the box and the best part for me is, it includes recipes of what you can make with the items in your box. My box included an avocado, pears, apples, oranges, broccoli, cilantro, pink chard, and lettuce. One of the recipes included Baked Broccoli Parmesan Fritters which I am definitely going to try out because I always need new ideas for meals with having two small children. The delivery fee for their boxes is $6.95 or you can pick up the boxes for free at many of their local pickup locations. The service area covers the greater Los Angeles Area , San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and Conejo Valley so definitely something for everyone!

This is an incredible company. I say this as someone who works for it! I taught preschool with…read moreSam's dad for years, and after watching her and Mark bring organic fruits and veggies to schools and families for years I switched from teaching and I working for Good Box because that's how much I believe in this company. The farmers are kind and good people. The produce is local, fresh, and can't be matched. The small team that makes this company work are AMAZING individuals. Sam and Mark are truly two of the kindest and most genuine people in my life. I couldn't recommend supporting a small local company more. I genuinely mean it.

Samantha Kaplan, Founder of Good Life Organics, Lover of Fresh fruits and veggies!

Family box - fresh organic fruits and veggies for the whole family to enjoy

Our most popular box is this half box and you can shop for add ons like strawberries and peas too

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Downtown Los Angeles Farmer's Market

It's a small farmer's market but I accidentally walked through it when I assumed I remembered how…read moreto get from my parking spot to Anime Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center. I accidentally side quested into here and it was a pleasant experience. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies from local sources, small indie businesses and artisans and lots of people walking their dogs. I went during the mid morning so it was getting hot, but the farmer's market was in the shade of some of the taller buildings which is nice. I got some delicious poke and ceviche that was packed with some ice and with all of the utensils. Vendor was super friendly and made some small talk regarding the convention and some anime series. Very rare to have small talk with a non normie, so that was refreshing! Got to enjoy all of our food after I got to the con and it wasn't decimated by security. Big plus! Also before I left, I got some mango sorbet with tajin to the side and it was a huge portion for $5 and very refreshing in the growing July heat. Next AX, if I park near this farmer's market, I'll do another walkthrough for sure!

Who else loves the Farmer's Market? This Farmer's Market is a lot smaller then "The Original…read moreFarmer's Market" in LA. There's several vendors out there, but again, LA is definitely lacking the produce that Bakersfield Farmer's Market has. It's nice to see all the food vendors since I love checking out all the delicious stands, but the point of coming to the Farmer's Market for me is the produce and fresh baked bread or organic items made by local vendors. This Farmer's Market is not as busy as the other one I recently visited; however, it is a lot smaller and literally on the street so maybe that's why it's not as busy. There's so many food options that it seems more like a food event then a Farmer's Market. I really do love that this one stays open til later since a lot of Farmer's Market are only open in the morning. It's good for the people who wake up late or don't like going out early mornings. Parking is pretty crazy, so good luck. If you live in the area then you're pretty lucky just to walk here. This Farmer's Market is pretty close to tons of businesses so it's accessible to a lot of people, it's just the parking that's crazy. I'm not a local, so if you locals have tips for us then that would be great! I definitely would love to come back to see if they offer other stuff. I happened to come late which is probably why there weren't any produce.

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South Fresh Fruit

5.0

(3 reviews)

1.5 mi

All the different assortments of fruit and produce you get way more for your buck and they accept…read moreEBT..yeah.

Fresh produce will come back definitely for my business but have to go there around 1 amread more

MANGOS

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MANGOS

Sun's Produce

Grand Central Market is home of the world's cheapest produce. Ok maybe not, but this stuff is…read morepretty cheap - at least half price of what you would see at Ralphs or a major chain. But buyer beware - use it as fast as possible, as you never know when it'll go bad. I'd dig to the bottom of the crates and try to get the hardest / most unripe produce you could get. Most of the vendors give around the same deal on produce prices, so look around for what looks the best. ProTip: The guy you pay is sort of hidden deeper into the stand (toward the outside walls). it's inevitable that you'll look like a n00b the first time you shop here though. Example: 2 Pounds of Tomato for a dollar! Cash Only. Spend $10 at a booth to get parking validated.

Rock bottom cheap produce that's about to pop, but if you are looking to gorge on something in a…read moreday or so, you can't beat the prices here. You probably should go elsewhere if you're seeking food you want to keep for more than a day.

4 bucks! Green beans, three bundles of asparagus, mushrooms, and two mangoes. Score.

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2/1 strawberries. AMAZING DEAL!!!! 2/1 blackberries.

The Original Farmers Market

I used to work at The Grove and was able to stop by the Farmers Market multiple times a week. It…read morehad been years since I'd been and I can report that it is still amazing! This is one of those places that takes you back to the feeling of what it must've felt like before everything was mass produced. Obviously it still has the trappings of modern LA and everything is overpriced. Even with all that, I wish I could visit more often. You can get everything from produce, to candy and home decor. There are also many food stalls with casual, fast casual, and dine-in choices. If you have a friend visiting from out of town this place is a must.

The name is misleading. This is hardly a "farmer's market." A couple of stores that sell produce…read moreand 3x the amount compared to other stores. The Original Farmers Market has a diverse selection of restaurants -- it's more of a food court vibe, and not quite the expected farmer's market where there are plethora of selection of vegetables and fruit. And for that, 1 star.

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Community Goods

Community Goods is probably one of the most overhyped spots in LA... but that doesn't change the…read morefact that if you live here (or you're visiting), it's absolutely worth experiencing at least once. The matcha latte is a must. Their breakfast sliders are incredibly fluffy, fresh, and light--I always add both avocado and bacon, and it's the perfect combo. But the real star for me? The pistachio spread toast. It might honestly be my favorite thing on the menu, even more than the sliders or the matcha. Now for the reality check: be prepared to wait. Anywhere from 30-50 minutes is pretty normal, and if you show up later in the day, there's a good chance they'll already be sold out some of the items. I got there before they opened at 8 a.m., and the line was already around the corner. LA people are professional line waiters lol. The one upside is that it's far enough east that you don't get the full 405 west crowd bcz its "too east 405" to show up... so there's that. ;))) A couple of downsides: there's no indoor seating, and the inside has a pretty strong greasy kitchen smell. Don't be surprised if your clothes smell like the restaurant after you leave. Even with all that, this is still an easy 5-star spot for me. Great food, excellent matcha, and a pistachio toast I'll happily wait in line again with the LA unemployed crowd that stresses out that they can't make it to their pilates class bcz of the long line... :))

She's a little overhyped, but still serves up a very yummy matcha that's worth at least one visit…read moreif you're in LA! Go on a weekday so the wait is a bit more bearable (I waited about 30-40 minutes on a weekday midday). The matcha latte with a cream top was rich and sweet - I loved it, but I had a few friends that thought it was too much. More of a sweet treat drink than a sophisticated matcha, but I'm not complaining. Inside there isn't any seating, and the line does wrap around one time indoors. They're quite busy but do get the drinks out pretty quick! Food options were sold out by the time I got there around noon. Community goods is an LA essential for a reason, it was fun to visit and if I'm around it I'd stop by again!

Matcha einspanner and vanilla bean latte

Einspanner

Sliders w/ bacon

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Rok Coffee and Tea

Matcha 9/10 I went a while ago and dont remember much, but…read morethat means its worth to go again. Bad matcha spots are definitely memorable. Loved their coconut water matcha, cant speak about their milk-based drinks. Service 8/10 Normal register experience, I like that they take care to wipe every cup/rim before calling your name. Ambiance 9/10 pretty photo spots This spot gets extra points for being directly connected to Lasung, I walked directly through the back of the restaurant. Great meal + dessert drink combo :)

matcha duo ($7.5) - good strong matcha! Pretty similar to…read morestagger - it's on the sweeter side though and more creamy; if you like creamy matcha this would be for you - while it is good, i do think it's a bit small for the price and id rather go to damo or yeems for matcha rating: 4/5 - solid spot for matcha but would go elsewhere for matcha since this is a bit more pricey than other spots i like more - it's got a classy clean looking interior; you can also sit outside but not much vibes IG: @nom.noms.only

Matcha duo, lotus einspanner

Matcha Duo

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Strawberry shortcake matcha, Chestnut latte, Mango matcha

Takagi Coffee

BEST IN LOS ANGELES!!! -- Service 10/10…read more-- Atmosphere 10/10 PK helped us out and was amazing! We will definitely be bringing our family and friends!

Food was great. We ordered the omnurice, berry pancake and the Steak Bento (recommend). Matcha was…read morevery pricy ranging from $7.50-$12. Service was very attentive and quick. Cute restaurant.

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Bottega Louie

We had an amazing experience at Bottega Louie! Our waiter, Theron H., was absolutely outstanding,…read morefriendly, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout our visit. He took the time to explain the menu in detail since it was our first time dining here, which made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and the food was delicious. Employees like Theron are a huge part of what makes customers want to return. Bottega Louie is lucky to have him on their team. He truly deserves a raise, for the level of service he provides. Thank you for making our first visit so special. We will definitely be coming back!

Every place has off nights, but this was not what we expected. The interior is classic and classy,…read morehigh ceilings, natural hard stone surfaces, and attentive staff. Our orders were simple, but arrived at odd intervals and some- like the pizza-were lukewarm by the time they were placed. For a last minute stop, this is fine, but not the place for a special occasion.

Bottega Louie Pepperoni Pizza

Bottega Louie Macarons

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Bottega Louie Branzino

The Coffee Company

staff was very nice and quick! waiter dropped our french fries on his way to our table and we…read moredidn't even know then he brought us a new plate, we completely appreciated the honesty. you can tell they really care about their customers!

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!!

French toast with a mimosa

Super busy on Sunday!

Coffee bar

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Matsu Matcha

Love the matcha here. They have so many different variety of matcha drinks, desserts. Light to…read morestrong. It's become my favorite matcha spot in LA. Love their triple matcha!

Matcha gelato is amazing :) Thid place is tucked in a corner plaza in the middle of Ktown next to…read moreother matcha and coffee spots, but the gelato makes it stand out.

Uji Matcha no. 3 and hojicha gelato

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Uji Matcha no. 3 and hojicha gelato

Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe

Super tasty gelato spot for asian flavors! It's also a perfect place for a date night dessert soot!…read more There's a small parking lot for this plaza but it is usually packed. Multiple small tables are inside the shop and there's free tea water for guests. Staff was nice and friendly, letting us try multiple samples. Hojicha Honey Ball is strongly tea flavored with pieces of honey crumbles. Pandan Milk was a creamy milky treat with a coconutty flavor. Hope to be back soon! There's so many different flavors you can't find elsewhere!

Delicious flavors! Especially liked how the coconut shone through the butterfly pea flower coconut…read moreflavor even though it's not my usual choice. Girl working counter hesitated a bit when I asked to try all the flavors but I told her I was out of town so it's like my one chance. There was no one else in line so it's not like I would've held people up. I liked most flavors so it's just up to personal preference. I will say the pandan milk was disappointing cuz I could barely taste the pandan flavor.

Mango Sticky Rice Shaved Ice

Thai Tea Toast

Mango sticky rice

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DAMO

My new favorite spot for decadent matcha and hojicha drinks!…read more The cream top on the hojicha einspanner was so creamy and thick, and it was also the perfect level of sweetness. The strawberry matcha einspanner was also yummy and had a great presentation The space is pretty small but there are a few seats available. The line was around 20 minutes long on a Saturday afternoon. Like most spots in ktown, the parking lot is limited and you'll likely need to find street parking, but it is definitely worth the hype!

drinks: I got a matcha and a coffee…read moremaybe I need to try a different drink because I don't get the hype service: I feel like im ordering at a bar in an art show I think its in the arts district so I get it but im not a fan of it, to each their own ambiance: uncomfortable LA vibes like u know that eerie LA feeling that ppl talk about, yea its in this place parking: street or paid, depending on what time u go parking can be a bitch in this area (morning better parking options than evening)