Food and Drink
Food & Drink Near Loyola Marymount University
The cost of a meal is shown below, with one “$” representing about $10-15 USD.
All of the “zones” listed are within about a 10-minute drive (or a short walk, in some cases) of LMU’s Westchester campus.
Good to know:
Most restaurants in Los Angeles do not require reservations for lunch, but evening reservations are strongly recommended for sit-down dining.
Many places offer takeaway and delivery through apps like UberEats, DoorDash, and Postmates.
On-campus, there are multiple cafés, dining halls, and coffee shops available during the conference.
Zone A - On Campus (LMU Dining & Coffee)
The Lair Marketplace - cafeteria with international stations, salads, grill ($)
Starbucks @ LMU - classic coffee chain ($)
Iggy’s Café - smoothies, snacks, quick bites ($)
Einstein Bagels - Freshly baked bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches. ($)
Qdoba Mexican Eats - House-made foods inspired by Mexico and Latin America. ($)
Zone B - Lincoln Boulevard (just outside campus)
Thai Talay - local Thai favorite ($$)
Cinco - creative Mexican + craft cocktails ($$)
Alejo’s - homestyle Italian, famous garlic bread ($$)
Taj India Palace - local Indian favorite ($$)
Italy’s Little Kitchen - local Italian favorite ($$)
Benny’s Tacos - local Mexican favorite ($)
Zone C - Playa Vista (Silicon Beach hub, ~5-10 minutes)
Hopdoddy Burger Bar - gourmet burgers ($$)
Sweetgreen - salads, grain bowls, quick healthy eats ($$)
Urban Plates - modern cafeteria with made-to-order plates ($$)
Loqui - fresh handmade tacos ($$)
SOL Mexican Cocina - upscale Mexican with waterfront vibes ($$$)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams - artisanal ice cream ($)
Dan Modern Chinese - Hand-made dumplings and noodles. ($$)
Sweet Fish Sushi Bar & Restaurant - Classic Japanese dishes ($$)
Zone D - Marina del Rey & Waterside (~10 minutes)
Killer Shrimp - seafood institution with spicy broth shrimp ($$$)
The Cheesecake Factory - American chain with huge menu ($$-$$$)
Café del Rey - upscale waterfront dining ($$$$)
Sugarfish - sushi, high-quality omakase style ($$$)
In-N-Out Burger - California classic fast food ($)
Playa Provisions - seafood, California coastal menu ($$$)
Playa Provisions - seafood, California coastal menu ($$$)
New India's Oven - Informal Indian café with lunch buffet ($$)
Zone E - Loyola Village & Manchester Ave (local neighborhood spots)
El Abajeño - casual Mexican with generous portions ($)
Ayara Thai Cuisine - highly rated Thai ($$)
Coffee Company - neighborhood breakfast & brunch café ($$)
Dulans Soul Food Kitchen - classic Southern cooking ($$)
Killer Café - diner-style breakfast and lunch ($$)
Playa del Rey Pizza - New York-style pies ($$)
Truxton’s American Bistro - comfort food, burgers, salads ($$)
Kickin' Fish and Chicken - Casual restaurant specializing in rotisserie chicken and other comfort foods ($) (Halal)
Tomat - Californian farm-to-table restaurant ($$)
Zone F - Quick Bites & Groceries
Trader Joe’s (Playa del Rey & Westchester) - grocery store with prepared meals ($-$$)
Whole Foods Market (Playa Vista) - organic groceries, hot food bar ($$)
CVS & Ralphs (Westchester) - groceries, snacks, pharmacy items ($)
Del Taco, Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, KFC - fast food chains ($)
