Mitzie Mee

Los Angeles: Grand Central Market – A Foodie’s Paradise

  • Last updated:June 20, 2025
Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

I’ve been to LA a number of times, but it was only recently DTLA (Downtown LA) caught my attention. Even though Downtown hotels are usually both nice and affordable, the Downtown area has struggled with a reputation of being less safe than West Hollywood, Hollywood and Beverly Hills, which are usually among my favorite picks.

Though a lot has happened the last couple of years, and DTLA has gone from rather dead after sunset to really vibrant and nice, and I wouldn’t mind staying in that area anymore. Of course there are still some shady neighborhoods (I accidentally ended up in Skid Row one night, not recommended) but overall, it feels safe.

One of my favorite places in DTLA is the Grand Central Market. It dates all the way back to 1917 and it’s a true foodie paradise. Compared to Farmers Market (the one at the Grove), which is also a popular market in LA, Grand Central Market seems bigger and more authentic, and the selection of food vendors is definitely better than at Farmers Market.

There are fresh fruit and vegetables for sale at bargain prices (how about 3 avocados for $1?) and the smell of the ripe produce is enticing. I think passing those stalls with bright-colored fruit and vegetables could make anyone consider going vegan. At least until the smell from one of the Mexican food stalls strikes you, and you take it all back and order carnitas tacos.

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Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway, Downtown LA, Los Angeles

Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
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The nearby Victor Clothing mural

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Welcome to Mitzie Mee, my blog about food, travel, and everything New York City. I mostly blog about recipes, food, and restaurants, but you will also see posts about nightlife, things to see and places to stay around the world. Your feedback means a lot to me, so please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or comments :)

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Los Angeles is a city you don’t quite figure out all at once. It unfolds slowly, neighborhood by neighborhood, mile by mile. Vast and sun washed, cinematic and oddly intimate, it’s a place of constant contrast. Morning hikes in the canyons. Long lunches that stretch into late afternoon. Evenings that end by the ocean with salt in your hair and traffic humming somewhere in the distance. What I love most about LA is that it feels less like a single city and more like a collection of distinct worlds stitched together by freeways and palm trees. A strip mall might hide one of the best meals you’ll have all year. A quiet residential street can lead to a view that stops you in your tracks. The glamour is there if you look for it, but so is a relaxed, everyday rhythm that makes the city surprisingly livable. On this page, I’ve gathered my Los Angeles favorites. The restaurants I return to. The neighborhoods I linger in. The places that capture the particular mix of ambition, creativity, and laid back energy that defines the city.

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