Eggslut (Grand Central Market)

Eggslut's Grand Central Market stall on South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles, California, is the original location of a breakfast-sandwich concept that grew from a food truck into a multi-city brand. The counter sits inside Grand Central Market, the historic Historic Core food hall that has operated since 1917, and it has become one of the busiest vendors in the building. The menu is built around eggs, with a short list of sandwiches and a few signature bowls. The dish that gave the stall its notoriety is the Slut: a coddled egg set over smooth potato puree, served in a small jar with slices of baguette for dipping. The Fairfax sandwich pairs a soft scrambled egg with cheddar, chives, caramelised onions and sriracha mayonnaise on a brioche bun, and the Bacon, Egg and Cheese is a straightforward alternative. The stall is a small counter with a few places to stand, and most customers take their food to the shared seating elsewhere in the market or eat at the surrounding counters. The atmosphere is the busy, noisy, shared bustle of a food hall rather than a restaurant dining room, and dress is entirely casual. There is no alcohol programme at the counter, but the market has other vendors selling coffee, juice and other drinks to accompany the meal. Reservations are not available; service is first come, first served, and queues are persistent, particularly on weekend mornings, when the line can last 30 to 60 minutes. Prices are moderate for the area, with a sandwich or jar usually costing roughly 10 to 18 US dollars. The market is a short walk from the Angels Flight funicular, the Bradbury Building and the Metro Pershing Square station, so a visit combines easily with downtown sightseeing.