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Grand Central Market

📍 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
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Quick Facts

Location
USA, Los Angeles
Category
Old Town & Historic District
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Coordinates
34.0507, -118.2488

Introduction

Grand Central Market has operated at the corner of Broadway and 3rd Street in downtown Los Angeles since 1917, making it the city's oldest still-running public market. The two-story historic building houses dozens of independent food stalls ranging from authentic Mexican tacos and Japanese ramen to handmade pasta, Texas barbecue, Filipino skewers, specialty coffee, and fresh pastries, a microcosm of LA's multicultural food scene. A 2014 renovation brought in celebrity chef brands while preserving century-old neon signs, cast-iron staircases, and skylight ceilings. Across the street sits the Angels Flight railway, featured in the film La La Land. The market is both a culinary pilgrimage and a living fossil of century-old LA street life.

✨ Highlights

1
Century-Old Market
Operating since 1917, the oldest still-running public market in LA, witnessing a century of city change
2
Multicultural Stalls
Dozens of independent vendors serving Mexican, Japanese, Italian, Filipino, and Texas BBQ fare
3
Celebrity Chef Brands
Post-renovation additions like Eggslut and Wexler's Deli bring quality and buzz
4
Angels Flight Railway
The century-old funicular across the street appeared in La La Land and costs just USD 1 to ride
5
Vintage Architecture
Original neon signs, cast-iron staircases, and skylights preserve century-old market atmosphere
6
Specialty Coffee and Bakery
G&B Coffee and Clark Street Bread offer top-tier breakfast and pastry options

🛈 Practical Info

→Transport：Red or Purple Line metro to Pershing Square, then 3-minute walk
→Best Time to Visit：Weekday mornings are quiet; weekend lunch is lively but queues long
→Recommended Duration：1-2 hours for dining and browsing, link with Angels Flight and Broadway historic buildings
→Notes：Lunch rush 11:30-13:30 seating is tight; consider off-peak or takeaway to the park
→Opening Hours：Daily 8:00-22:00, individual stall hours vary slightly
→Transportation：On foot / subway

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Free (spending extra)

💡 Tips

• Eggslut breakfast sandwiches and Wexler's smoked salmon are the two viral stalls; arrive early to beat queues
• After eating, ride Angels Flight up to California Plaza, then walk to Walt Disney Concert Hall
• Market-adjacent lots are pricey; Pershing Square municipal garage offers 2 hours for USD 1
• All stalls accept cards, but cash speeds up small transactions
• Second-floor overlook captures stall panorama and vintage neon; midday light is best

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Grand Central Market?

Daily 8:00-22:00, individual stall hours vary slightly

How much is the admission for Grand Central Market?

Adult: Free; Free (spending extra)

Any practical tips for visiting Grand Central Market?

Eggslut breakfast sandwiches and Wexler's smoked salmon are the two viral stalls; arrive early to beat queues After eating, ride Angels Flight up to California Plaza, then walk to Walt Disney Concert Hall

How long should I spend at Grand Central Market?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.

Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.