I got to say they have the best french toast I've tried so far. They are huge, soft and fluffy. Most places make it very dry and hard. So I will definitely recommend getting the french toast. We came for brunch on the Saturday morning. We got there around 9:30am. A line started forming shortly after. We opted to sit outside since it's was a nice morning. We almost got attacked by the little seeds from the Palm tree up above but good thing we were saved by the umbrellas LOL My fiance for the Serbian Americana Breakfast with a caramel latte w/oak milk. The proscuitto was tasty and worked great with the eggs. Came with 2 pieces of mozzarella and baguette. The baguette was made fresh, still soft. We also really enjoyed the caramel latte with oat milk. It didn't come with the nice latte art though but it tasted good. Not too sweet. If we're ever in the mood for brunch again, we'll definitely come here again. Service was ok. We had to ask for water refills. Not sure about the parking situation since we decided to walk there.
Nancy P.
Came here for brunch with my family the place is open during covid 19 in case you are wondering of course outside seating, the food was good and not too expensive as others cafes in the area. I was so hungry by the time the food arrived that I forgot to take pictures but trust me you would like the place and the food. the service was great
Marco B.
New owners (trimana) got their shit together. Food here is simple, basic, and cheap. Exactly whats needed for a workplace cafeteria.
Jenny J.
Fast and good place to eat when you have no time. Food taste is getting better than last year. Price can be lower than this. Such a great spot though.
Siamrath B.
I use to come to the Metro Cafe everyday in order to get my lunch. On days where I don't feel like eating a lot I just grab a bowl of chili or anything that looked good. They have a new agua fresca everyday and a lot of variety to choose from. Their food is pretty good for an affordable price of around $7-$8. It's located on the third floor of the MTA building. Take the escalators twice in order to get to the third floor.
Zochi F.
So this is somewhat hidden. You only hear or know of this cafeteria if you work near Metro, or you work for Metro. I heard of this cafeteria from my coworkers when I started working for the city. I wanted to grab some lunch but didn't want Denny's or walk too far. A menu is planned weekly and there are daily choices of salads, hot meals, sandwiches and soups. All affordable. I would recommend eating here if you are hungry, want home cooked meals and don't want to spend a lot.
Cindi R.
I've been commuting to and from Union Station for almost 3 years now and didn't know this place existed until yesterday. It's an employee cafeteria open to the public. The food is cheap and good, and you cannot beat the atmosphere. It's like taking a step back in time. Beautiful murals, high ceilings, huge windows with fantastic views of downtown. I highly recommend checking this place out. Cheers!
Lisa L.
Metro Cafe is a really great environment with great food and service! Their catering is really reliable and friendly staff to work with. It's mostly Metro Station corporate employees who eat there but the cafe is very large, spacious and clean. Prices are great too!
Billy S.
Metro's cafeteria may not have 4-star food, but it merits one extra star for location and value. Just steps away from the East Portal of Union Station, this affordable employee cafeteria is open to the public for breakfast and lunch. Just enter Metro Headquarters (aka "The Taj Majal") and take the escalators up to the 3rd floor. Turn left and you'll be at the entrance. No need to check in with security, that's only required for going up the elevators to the Metro and Metrolink offices. Note the beautiful paintings depicting the history of transportation in Los Angeles. The Metro Cafe is open weekdays for breakfast and lunch and offers both hot and cold items. You can get a breakfast cooked to order, or choose from a large variety of cereals and pastries. There's coffee and orange juice too. For lunch there is a sandwich bar and a salad bar. There are also the standard burgers and lunch specials, including Asian and Mexican dishes. My favorite is the cook to order station where you tell the cook just what you want. I had a very decent chicken and veggie pesto pasta with a drink for just $8.50 ! On a previous visit, I had a Mongolian beef and veggie stir fry with rice for a similarly low price. The cafe overlooks the tracks at Union Station, so it's a great place to go if you like to watch trains coming in and out of the station. The best place to view this activity is a couple of chairs and tables at the north window, just beyond the cashier. The outdoor deck is nice too, but you have to stand up, or be very tall, to get a good view.
I got to say they have the best french toast I've tried so far. They are huge, soft and fluffy. Most places make it very dry and hard. So I will definitely recommend getting the french toast. We came for brunch on the Saturday morning. We got there around 9:30am. A line started forming shortly after. We opted to sit outside since it's was a nice morning. We almost got attacked by the little seeds from the Palm tree up above but good thing we were saved by the umbrellas LOL My fiance for the Serbian Americana Breakfast with a caramel latte w/oak milk. The proscuitto was tasty and worked great with the eggs. Came with 2 pieces of mozzarella and baguette. The baguette was made fresh, still soft. We also really enjoyed the caramel latte with oat milk. It didn't come with the nice latte art though but it tasted good. Not too sweet. If we're ever in the mood for brunch again, we'll definitely come here again. Service was ok. We had to ask for water refills. Not sure about the parking situation since we decided to walk there.
Came here for brunch with my family the place is open during covid 19 in case you are wondering of course outside seating, the food was good and not too expensive as others cafes in the area. I was so hungry by the time the food arrived that I forgot to take pictures but trust me you would like the place and the food. the service was great
New owners (trimana) got their shit together. Food here is simple, basic, and cheap. Exactly whats needed for a workplace cafeteria.
Fast and good place to eat when you have no time. Food taste is getting better than last year. Price can be lower than this. Such a great spot though.
I use to come to the Metro Cafe everyday in order to get my lunch. On days where I don't feel like eating a lot I just grab a bowl of chili or anything that looked good. They have a new agua fresca everyday and a lot of variety to choose from. Their food is pretty good for an affordable price of around $7-$8. It's located on the third floor of the MTA building. Take the escalators twice in order to get to the third floor.
So this is somewhat hidden. You only hear or know of this cafeteria if you work near Metro, or you work for Metro. I heard of this cafeteria from my coworkers when I started working for the city. I wanted to grab some lunch but didn't want Denny's or walk too far. A menu is planned weekly and there are daily choices of salads, hot meals, sandwiches and soups. All affordable. I would recommend eating here if you are hungry, want home cooked meals and don't want to spend a lot.
I've been commuting to and from Union Station for almost 3 years now and didn't know this place existed until yesterday. It's an employee cafeteria open to the public. The food is cheap and good, and you cannot beat the atmosphere. It's like taking a step back in time. Beautiful murals, high ceilings, huge windows with fantastic views of downtown. I highly recommend checking this place out. Cheers!
Metro Cafe is a really great environment with great food and service! Their catering is really reliable and friendly staff to work with. It's mostly Metro Station corporate employees who eat there but the cafe is very large, spacious and clean. Prices are great too!
Metro's cafeteria may not have 4-star food, but it merits one extra star for location and value. Just steps away from the East Portal of Union Station, this affordable employee cafeteria is open to the public for breakfast and lunch. Just enter Metro Headquarters (aka "The Taj Majal") and take the escalators up to the 3rd floor. Turn left and you'll be at the entrance. No need to check in with security, that's only required for going up the elevators to the Metro and Metrolink offices. Note the beautiful paintings depicting the history of transportation in Los Angeles. The Metro Cafe is open weekdays for breakfast and lunch and offers both hot and cold items. You can get a breakfast cooked to order, or choose from a large variety of cereals and pastries. There's coffee and orange juice too. For lunch there is a sandwich bar and a salad bar. There are also the standard burgers and lunch specials, including Asian and Mexican dishes. My favorite is the cook to order station where you tell the cook just what you want. I had a very decent chicken and veggie pesto pasta with a drink for just $8.50 ! On a previous visit, I had a Mongolian beef and veggie stir fry with rice for a similarly low price. The cafe overlooks the tracks at Union Station, so it's a great place to go if you like to watch trains coming in and out of the station. The best place to view this activity is a couple of chairs and tables at the north window, just beyond the cashier. The outdoor deck is nice too, but you have to stand up, or be very tall, to get a good view.
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