Lo and behold as soon as I hopped off the plane at LAX the first thing I see is Randy's donuts…read more Knowing how famous it was I knew I had to try a couple. Line went quick and the pastries looked huge (will try next time).. the vanilla wth sprinkles was a rich, cake style that I really liked (warning that frosting will fall off if eating while walking so sit down to get full experience) the glazed was much lighter and really sweet. Definitely check out if this is your only shot to try them

Great concept, but man, what a let down…read more The donuts just didn't taste as fresh at this LAX kiosk as they do at the "real" Randy's. "You expect a donut kiosk to taste the same," you might be wondering. Well.. yeah, I kinda hoped so. The donut was lackluster, at best. Probably more of a 2-star, but going for 3 stars just 'cos I do like Randy's.. outside of the airport. Save the calories and opt for a different snack though. 2026: 53/100

Pret A Manger is typically a pretty reliable place for a good and reasonably priced meal. At LAX,…read morethe high operating costs undermine this notion. The delta between the value and the actual price in this circumstance warrants a lower rating than what I would give a normal Pret on the street. The food from here was fine, but the exorbitant prices remove any semblance of value. I had the Spinach and Tomato Mac and Cheese. It was fine, but for the price, it was way too expensive. I also had a Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade. It was good, but a bit too sugary. Overall, Pret A Manger is usually a great place to get not overly processed bites, but the prices at this location are off the charts and diminishes the value you would normally get. I love going to Pret in cities like NY and London- but this location is just too expensive.

We got stuck overnight at LAX and grabbed some plane snacks here. I love that they always have an…read moreegg salad sandwich without dairy or sesame, so it's one of the few things I can reliably eat. The servers were very sweet and made drinks quickly and efficiently. It's grab and go so we just took it with. It was quite busy.

This is my first time here at the shake shack in Hollywood…read more Wanted something to eat. I was able to mobile order my food. There's lots of seating in here. That you can also order on the kiosk. Lots of great options as they usually have. There's even seating outside especially here in LA. We have great weather so lots of outdoor seating. So if you're looking for some great burgers come to the shake shack in Hollywood

Very disappointing experience…read more I visited this Shake Shack on Friday around 2-3 PM, when temperatures were close to 100°F. The lobby was closed, and customers were expected to sit outside in the extreme heat. The manager informed customers that the lobby was closed but did not provide any explanation as to why as there was no construction going on and the tables were clean, with nothing wrong with them. There were children and elderly customers outside, and I was also working with an adult with autism at the time. I found it extremely concerning and unprofessional that customers were left outside in those conditions while the restaurant continued serving people. I understand that there may be operational reasons for closing the lobby, but customer safety should still be a priority, especially during extreme weather. On top of bad customer service- service was slow. A formal complaint has been reported to Shake Shack regarding this incident, and I hope management takes the matter seriously and reviews what happened at this location.

(Dined 02/08/22 TU @ 9:00am): Osteria literally took its definition to heart!…read more I arrived early for my Alaska Airlines flight to Honolulu, Hawaii in order to settle in, have less stress, and relax into my usual pre-flight drink and meal which I found at Osteria By Fabio Viviani. This was one of the few eateries I haven't tried in this section of the terminal, so it was their time. Italian sounded lovely for a breakfast/brunch, and I loved Italian food, so was this a win-win!? PURCHASE Santa Monica Brew Works 310 California Blonde Ale 12floz Can 4.8% ABV ($10.00): Light amber color, light barley sweet aroma, light barley sweet flavor, low body, clean finish, and minimal sweet aftertaste - an easy simple brew https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gQAGwqQX5VaI1kK_arqhSg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Classica Breakfast ($12.00): Prepared with three strips of pancetta, two eggs prepared your way (scrambled in this case), crispy rosemary potatoes, buttered ciabatta toast, and a side of catsup for dipping, I loved the crispy salty pancetta, the eggs were nothing special, the potatoes were lovingly smothered in olive oil and rosemary, and the ciabatta toast was crunchy and hard. Hold the eggs and toast and give me more pancetta and potatoes https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=YQTMNaXijJkmVlB_PEnS9g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Aquafina 20floz Bottle ($3.00): I always needed to stay hydrated, so I grabbed some water before I headed onto the plane. Several other bottle drinks were available https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UtfRCdOL5O1VgHniBnAB7Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE Greeted by a friendly hostess with paper menus, I chose to sit at the empty bar. I was immediately greeted by another kind female behind the bar who quickly took my order, my beer arrived in a can which she poured into a cup, and less than ten minutes later my food arrived all hot. I was checked on a couple times; otherwise, I really didn't need much service as I appreciated the alone time. The simple service provided was all I needed - thank you! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) I was traveling through and had no need to park. However, the airport offered onsite parking structures with rates that varied from $7.00 to a range of $50.00-$70.00/daily maximum. Because this was located within Terminal 6 of departing flights, you had to already be an outgoing or incoming passenger to even get here, so parking would be a moot point. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located deep into Terminal 6 near Gates 60-64, this was a loosely-packed floorplan with seating at the bar (purse hooks underneath the bar) https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=06WOU5l5gxIBWw_MMFvu-w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, and plenty of tables/chairs throughout; this was a clean and uncluttered restaurant. Very good natural lighting came in through the large glass windows while standard electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. Three were several TVs while I didn't notice any background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Osteria By Fabio Viviani didn't quite satisfy my needs among few similar offerings in this part of Terminal 6. I wasn't familiar at all with the brand, the food (breakfast in this case) was simple and uninspiring at best. The breakfast menu was minimal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BT97CLBbAiGv5GiaBkf6ew&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw while a main menu was also available. The service was straightforward which worked for me. The pricing was somewhat elevated as expected of any airport eatery, and the beer prices were really priced well comparably-speaking. I found good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $27.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 3.0 STARS

There was plenty of seating, so we were seated right away, and the employees were nice. Prices are…read morehigh, but it is an airport. I was excited that they had the impossible burger, but it was just ok. Service was fast and they offer to carry it out to you if you have to hurry to catch a flight. Something a bit odd though- I asked for no cheese on the impossible burger, and it comes without cheese. However the chips on the side came with cheese sprinkled on them. They did use disposable utensils and straws, but had reusable dishes.

I love a Good Hot Soft Pretzel but BÄRENBREZEL Pretzels are…read morean entirely different experience.... Then add a good Truffle Butter and you're golden....!

The Barenbrezel is sooooooo yummy!!! We baked ours in butter…read moreand it only needed a sprinkling of salt. Reminded me of the soft warm pretzels from my ny childhood.

I grew up in Philadelphia and had many a pretzel on various street corners. Per my mom, what makes…read morePhilly soft pretzels special and unique are: 1. That cold clammy feel 2. The right amount of Philly "dirt." Shappy has found a way to perfectly replicate this here in LA. I ordered online and picked up my order at Canter's Deli (shame on you Shappy... I walked out of there with a black and white too!) The initial order of 6 won't last very long, and then I'll be back for more!

The pretzels are great and I appreciate that they were able to accommodate my request for game day…read more Let me preface what I'm about to say. I understand that Shappy's is not Canter's where the pickup was for that day. But I had a bad experience with my pickup. The people working at Canter's were incredibly rude and kept bouncing me from one counter to the other. Please note: these counters are across from each other and it seemed like the employees had some kind of interpersonal conflict. They were rude to each other, to me. I finally went the host to get help and he brushed me off and said I couldn't pick up here. Fortunately, one woman came out from the back, a server, and she got my order for me. Of course, she was immediately reprimanded for helping me. I would definitely go again to Shappy's if the pickup was anywhere else. Update: Shappy's reached out to me about my above issue within 30 minutes of posting and they took the time to talk and make things right. That's customer service right there! I will put up with Canter's to support Shappy! GO BIRDS!

This place was tits, Adrian was the best. Food was amazing. Must try! He was very patient and…read morehelpful.

Stopped by Voodoo Doughnut in LA and of course couldn't just pick one or two. We ended up getting a…read morefew boxes to share and grabbed some coffee too. There were so many fun flavors, but my favorites were the Banana Cream Pie and Old Dirty Bastard. The doughnuts were really soft and chewy with a great texture, and I loved all the different frostings and toppings. The Old Dirty Bastard especially had a nice mix of soft, chewy, and crunchy all in one bite. The Banana Cream Pie was another winner. Creamy, sweet, and just really satisfying. Definitely one I'd order again. These are obviously not your simple everyday doughnuts, but that's kind of the point. It's fun picking out a bunch of different flavors and sharing a box with everyone. We tried quite a few and honestly enjoyed them all. Good doughnuts, good coffee, and a fun stop whenever you're craving something sweet in LA.

Came while watching FIFA USA VS TURKEY…read more the woman was super kind and helpful! We got to try samples so we got our two flavors. Ben and Jerry's is so yummy!! Coming back soon!!!!

Just Trying to Live My Best Life, 1 Cone @ a Time & Save on Parking lol…read moreSo let me set the scene; Its Thursday night in LA & i'm outside cuz Im a single woman approaching 40, & I've decided that the best way to do that live my best life, is to be outside and enjoy everything--see shows, eat good food, hang out with friends, and let's be honest...do a little people-watching. Beautiful men and women alike. I'm here for it. This week , that meant two back-to-back nights at the Hollywood Bowl. On the second night, I decided to switch it up and reconfigure my parking at Ovation Hollywood (formerly Hollywood & Highland). if you didn't know this, you can catch the shuttle bus to the ball directly from ovations for six dollars or just show them your metro pass and it's free. I'm out here giving y'all the game and I hope you're listening ! So i'm tryna figure out how i can finesse the whole parking situation. That was the plan. Cuz parking in LA... sigh its never JUST parking. It's a strategic, overpriced game of survival. Here's the situation: * Parking at Ovation is $25 max. * If you're seeing a movie, you get three hours for $3 with vaidation * Other types of validation get you two hours for $4, and then it jumps to $1 for every 15 minutes after that. Let me tell you something. By the time you drive in the parking structure, sit through the internal traffic hellscape, and find a spot, 30 minutes been done passed!! So I start thinking... I'm only going to be gone for three hours to catch this show. If I can just find a validation somewhere cheap, I might be able to shave down that $25. But of course, nobody at Ovation is out here volunteering that they validate. There are no big signs. No friendly "WE VALIDATE PARKING" banners. Everyone's acting like it's some underground poker game and the validation cards are being held tight. So I start walking. And walking. And walking. (Ovation is like a maze with escalators, by the way.) Then--I spot a Ben & Jerry's. Cue the light bulb moment. This Ben & Jerry's shop is located on the bottom level towards Hollywood Boulevard Which I think used to be just a kiosk tucked into the upper level of Ovation, right across from the movie theater. I guess they got money now lol it was like let's do it big. LOL It's got the signature colorful walls, the chalkboard menus, and that sweet smell of sugar and waffle cones wafting into the air. I head in, do a quick scan, and see cones priced at $2 and $3. start doing the math... If I can get validated for buying a cone, that might be the move. because a small single cone of ice cream is eight dollars!!!!! When you can go to the grocery store and get the small little carton for six dollars!!!! WHAT THE FUDGGEEE so yes, definitely going with the cone by itself. I ask the young woman behind the counter if they validate--and she beams and says, "Yes, we do!" YASSSSSSS Lawd!! gotta sea salt and caramel waffle cone for $3. It was super pretty and honestly, tasted better than expected--though a little too sweet for my personal preference. didn't finish it, ended up tossing it before boarding the shuttle, but I wasn't mad at it. It served its purpose. By the time I got back from the Bowl, my parking had been reduced from $25 to $13. Add the $3 cone, and I'm sitting at $16 total. Still cheaper than paying the full parking rate, and I got a snack out of it. Not bad. If you're at Ovation Hollywood and need a validation hack, Ben & Jerry's is a solid option. The staff was friendly, the transaction was quick, and they're not stingy about validating--even for a small purchase. That's rare in LA. And next time I'll actually get some ice cream in the cone.