Grand Central Market opened on Broadway in 1917, and it has served the city ever since, from produce stalls in its early days to today's mix of longtime vendors and newer food counters.
Mornings are quieter than the lunch rush, which makes them the easiest time to wander the aisles, grab a coffee and pick a breakfast without a long line.
Across the street is Angels Flight, the tiny funicular railway that climbs Bunker Hill. Riding it up after breakfast is one of the most charming short trips in the city.
From there, The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall are a short walk away on Grand Avenue, so breakfast can easily turn into a morning of art and architecture.
Downtown is well served by Metro rail, with the Pershing Square station a short walk from the market, so you can leave the car at home.
