Yumtastic is all I can say ,Central Kitchen is located in the Lorenzo USC student housing complex. This place has the best burger called the Central Kitchen Burger... Ok this burger was absolutely the BOMB!You have to get it with bacon and avocado! The fries....were awesome ! But the chocolate chip gluten free cookies were the super duper delicious. The students at the Lorenzo are definitely lucky to have a place like this to eat for breakfast lunch and dinner. I give Central Kitchen two thumbs up. read more

Central Kitchen - The Central Kichen Burger I give it 5 stars! Yumtastic! - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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SIMPLE.....YUM YUM YUM. I ordered delivery, the food came hot and fresh. I ordered a turkey and avocado sandwich. I could only eat half, it was enormous. I ordered cheese fries....excellent. Hubby ordered a burger, double with grilled onions.....ok...this thing was ginormous!!! He could barely put his mouth around it, but he ate the whole thing, and ordered onion rings....yummy....I stole a few...I had to. I want Central Kitchen for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow again....I love this place. Yummy, on time, and a great value....certainly can't keep a girlish figure with your yummy food!!! read more

This place is so good, I'm so in love. I have to meet the chef because literally everything that I've tried is good. It is very healthy and delicious. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Breakfast was good and so was the avocado smoothie the staff was friendly and helpful good vibes all around

THE most amazing and delicious food in LA!!!! Not only is this my absolute favorite place to order from, but I convinced my office to give them a try for catering. I received compliments ALL DAY on my restaurant & food choices. So much so, that we ordered again the very next day! Everyone is hooked! The service is spot on. I've never had an incorrect order or incorrect preparation. It always arrives hot and fresh. This is the only place I will ever order fries from - they are still crunch after delivery! Which is beyond rare. (Must try their garlic fries). Their help in selecting the right foods for our corporate event was much appreciated. They are very professional, kind, and helpful. A+ for service!! They even offer their own delivery directly through the restaurant for only $5. As for the food.... it always taste like home cooked deliciousness. I love their chicken bowl - which has the best quality chicken and amazing flavors. I've had their skirt steak - which I normally do not care for because this cut is usually fatty. Not from CK! It is so delicious and truly melts in your mouth, like buttah! Their smoothies are delicious! The breakfast burritos are massive and so good. Amazing burgers, sandwiches, and sides! I just can't say enough good things about CK! Do yourself a favor! Try it! You will be extremely glad you did! And I'm betting it'll be your new favorite spot too!!! :) read more

I am from NYC. So there pizza is naturally just inferior to what I am used to. I will admit that it was better than expected as when I first looked at it, I assumed it was frozen. But the dough itself is good and the proportion of sauce to cheese is nothing terrifying. The two stars are for the service and one star for the pizza. Cool place to grab a quick bite for an emergency meal while studying, but not a meal I plan to get ahead of time. read more

Embarrassing much, most people here know me by name since I basically live here, but CK is the reason I love the Lorenzo. Never seen a place with such an amazing and kind staff, and bonus points for serving BREAKFAST ALL DAY! One day my crazy roomie was craving garlic bread and she called CK thinking they'd refuse, but they actually asked the chefs and made it happen!! They'll also check up on your order if they feel like you've been waiting for a while, and give you enough Cholula hot sauce packets for the next 10 years. NANO CHICKEN BOWL has a big portion for its price (~$5). I love their Chicken Caesar Wrap, Chicken Parmesan Sandwich (comes w/ marinara dipping sauce), Pesto Omelet, Tiramisu and smoothies. They also have a Burger Combo that's not on the menu. Their Cheese Pizza is decent, but my friends insist the large pizza tastes way better than the individual one. read more

Amazing restaurant everything on the menu is delicious love the grilled chicken Alfredo pasta

This place is a good choice if you're looking for something fast and easy. They have good variety of menu items that you can choose from. From all-day breakfast, Mexican plates, pasta, whatever you're craving for! They are also generous on the portions! read more

Even after finding a lady bug in my Caesar salad, I continued ordering from this place, since it was a mistake on their end and I believe in 2nd chances. But not even a month after, as I'm eating my Caesar salad, I choked on something but thought I just didn't chew all the way, but I felt some sort of texture that was not breaking down. I come to find as I'm pulling whatever that is not breaking down from my mouth, it's a long pieces of plastic wrap!!!! This was my last straw with this place and I will never order from this place again. For those who order salads from this place, pleaseee be careful!! read more

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I like CK, they have good burgers and sandwiches. They also deliver to your apartment which is nice

Amazing! Must try but shhh let's keep the secret for a little longer. The food was amazing and the customer service was good to

If you want pizza, fries, a burger - this place is for you. Not so much for healthy choices. Also, their bagels are so bad and it makes me sad because it can't cost that much more for them to get better bagels.. that's really why I'm writing this review. Lol but the people who deliver the food are always nice and their bbq pizza is fire. read more

I have never been disappointed with this place! Highly recommend going and order the Penne Al Pesto!! read more

There are few good choices for solid food in the USC area at a decent price. Central Kitchen definitely fills the criteria. They have a great variety; the breakfast burritos and hash browns are great on a Sunday morning, and the burgers are probably the best in the area. I've only had one problem there so far, when Postmates screwed up one of my orders. I called them and Hector cleared up the issue immediately. Super satisfied with the overall experience. read more

That is really very bad experience to book food in this restaurant. Delivery time late over 45 minutes, the most Cary thing is the delivery guy was throwing the food in front of my door , definitely rude ! really crazy . Yelp customer service do nothing for my complaint. I don't use this app anymore and be careful of this crazy restaurant read more

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I just moved in a week ago which would be December 8th and being a 19 year old still growing boy Hunger over cane me so I walked down to the restaurant in the middle of the Lorenzo. I went to order a burger and told the cashier Joey that I just moved in he greeted me with a warm welcome and introduced me to his fellow colleague Maddison. Now a week later they still call me by my name and always greet me! I keep coming back every day at least once because the menu is huge, but most of all those two! I really appreciate it and I hope this helps because you guys made my move easier and kept me fed! read more

The Hangover Burger has saved my life!! Good food, nice people. Love this spot. Call ahead to place your order so it's ready as soon as you get there. If you're not taking it to go, the best spot to eat is by the outdoor firepit/fountain. Good times! read more

Absolutely love this place. My friends and family sometimes want to come over just because of CK lol. The staff is very friendly and quite entertaining at times. the food is made fresh, though it takes awhile when they're busy, the wait is definitely worth it. I will definitely miss the place when I move. read more

I live at The Lorenzo, so I've had my fair share of Central Kitchen food and my experience is as follows ;) EVERYBODY who works there is amazing and genuinely nice; every single interaction I've ever had with them in person or over the phone has been pleasant. Now, the food. Like other reviewers have stated, their burgers are awesome, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The pizza is also tasty, but expect to get a very thin crust without having to ask. Spaghetti is bland, but salads on the other hand are fresh and tasty. I don't consider their proportions to be small for what your paying, and the convenience of having a restaurant within your apartment complex that offers delivery to your unit (for a small fee of $3) to me is great. read more

A friend lived at Lorenzo and we often dropped by to hang and there was always something we picked from their own little place. the crowd is mostly residents and their visitors meaning young college kids, mostly hungry people. Their menu is wide and offers a lot of variety, be it breakfast or a quick last order for dinner at 10.30. I was there for lunch to meet a friend and I was eating here after long. I called for the grilled cheese and a bowl of tomato basil soup. I had a soar throat and that was the most appealing food at that point. They were both good, but nothing extraordinary. But their pizzas and loaded nachos is what I vouch for. They are mind bogglingy good. the service is slow considering the turnout is generally high, for the most part of it the servers are very friendly and sweet. If u r in the vicinity or come to meet a friend here, grab a bite. read more

That's a cool little spot located by USC the food is reasonable and has good customer service is always helpful there's no parking so you might just have to take it to go or find parking nearby at a meter but it's a lot of hot chicks here so if you're real social might get lucky and get a number or two that goes for guys and girls read more

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I went with a friend to the book festival at USC on Sunday. After hours of walking around, we went to Central Kitchen at The Lorenzo apartments. I told my friend several times that the students don't know how lucky they are to have Central Kitchen in such a convenient place. The surroundings are so beautiful, and the food, including the vegan options, are super. My friend tried The Central Kitchen Burger and I tried the Vegan Sandwich with Roasted Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Avocado, Arugula and Pesto Veganaise. Also French fries and the piece of resistance, chocolate cake. Next time I'll try one of the Teriyaki Bowls. If you are near USC, do not miss it. read more

I love the convenient aspect to it. Food is right there if I'm too lazy to cook or go out. Some food is decent, others are just horrible quality. The "nutella stuffed" pancakes were just pancakes with 3% at most nutella put in them. Can't believe I paid extra for that. For the burgers, which are $8-10, I had to drown it in random sauces from my apartment just to make the taste bearable. Grilled ham, swiss, and tomato sandwich, my friend could have been hammered on any given Saturday night and still make something better. List goes on. Either lower the prices or up the quality. Also, please get rid of that poor excuse for ramen you guys just introduced! read more

So one of the cashiers informed me of the heathbar chocokate chip cookie.....man o man its good!! Ate that while I continued a long wait for my food, considering the place is empty. I understand phone orders, but the customers waiting in the dining hall should be just as important. The chicken and waffles definitely met my expectations, considering this is a college residence restaurant. Not a bad experience. read more

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Exceptional customer service by manager marisol .. and food is always good and for a great price

Frenchy burger was awesome and so were the sweet potato fries! I tried my bud's regular fries and they might have been even better!?!? Fancy sodas, intelligencia coffee and homemade cookies make this an easy choice if your in the south of downtown area. Affordable and a view of a perfect white sand volleyball court make this worth it every-time! read more

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At first, I was disappointed. After ordering online because I forgot my wallet at home, the 'rate my app' box popped up. These things annoy me already, but the 'no thanks' option didn't even fit in the box, talk about poor CSS. But then "Name" by The Goo Goo Dolls came on, and things started to look up. 5pm chimed on the clock and the Mets v. Cubs game came on, and things started to look even more up. However, I said 'Dine in' on the online order, but they made it to-go, and I started to question the existence of everything. I also cut my finger on the foil. The pepper and sausage penne was good, and they put garlic on my broccolini so that was nice. Overall a solid experience. Also, the serve your own water is nice and they have the good crushed ice. I probably won't be back but that'll be because of the Lorenzo, not Central Kitchen. read more

Food has pretty good prices, the pasta is my favorite BUT the spaghetti meatballs NEEEEEED BREADSTICKSSSS

Review on Delivery!! I ordered the cobb salad and the penne pesto pasta. SO delicious! Very affordable and the delivery (Postmate) was seriously quick! Only took 20mins. Really enjoyed this meal - shocking considering the price. If you're looking for a quick, yummy, affordable meal - def check out Central Kitchen! read more

I've lived at Lorenzo this past year and if Central Kitchen wasn't so convenient and I didn't like the employees, I definitely would have rated this spot lower. To begin, This place has a little bit of everything...from dinner plates to fast food related foods, I'm sure it has something everyone will find to their liking. Like some of the other reviews have said, you're probably not going to leave without feeling like you've just spent a fortune on mediocre food. It's rare to spend less than $11 per meal here. The quality of food can be improved..there seems to be a problem with food consistency here. Not sure if it's because they have multiple cooks in the kitchen, but it seems every time I order something it's prepared differently. Some days better than others. But besides the convenient, overpriced, mediocre food for Lorenzo residents, I'm glad every one of the workers here are very nice and willing to help in any way they can. You're always greeted by a smile anytime of the day and if there's a problem with the food, the employees are usually more than happy to accommodate you. Little tip, order the hummus! It's pretty good and it's only $3 and comes with a bag of pita or bagel chips. read more

Hard working, hungry crew ready to eat lunch and all the salads were delivered with no salad dressing. C'mon, Cesar salad and NO DRESSING?? Ok, so this place is close to where we're working. We have 45 mins for lunch so on the second day we thought: let's put in the special instructions to not forget the dressing. Second day, still zero salad dressing. Called the restaurant and the manager is very sorry but there's nothing they can do, they don't have anyone to deliver it to us. Never going back. The food is just OK, not worth the incompetence. It's a salad, dude. Send some dressing. In response to your response: Ok, Evan, yesterday was one salad. No big deal, that's why we ordered from you again. Today it was two salads not just one as you wrote in your response. And the same person as yesterday again did not receive dressing. That's what made the mistake a bigger deal than maybe it was, had it been the first day he had to eat dry salad. And to be honest, very few people ever eat a salad w no dressing. A little perspective: it was a large order of 15 meals. The rest were sides and drinks that come with the meal not 21 actual orders. But still it was a large order and the rest was correct. So I'll upgrade to 3 stars. Thanks Evan. Best of luck. read more

I had not been to Central Kitchen prior to having the honor of playing acoustic music there on a couple occasions. After playing music outside, which is such a nice, mellow atmosphere, I ordered the Vegan sandwich and a side of broccolini...let me just say...AMAZING!!!!! I wish that I could have tried a few other items on the menu but I guess this just means that I will have to return! Oh the Vanilla Lattes are really good too! Not to mention everyone was so friendly and accommodating. I would certainly recommend Central Kitchen...the food, staff, and prices are great! :) read more

What an amazing gem, hidden in LA. first time here and I must say it won't be my last. With a huge menu selection, it's hard to choose something when everything looks so good. The staff was amazing, very upbeat and energetic. If you have the time try this place out. read more

I've lived at the Lorenzo about a year and order from central kitchen pretty frequently. I love that they are open late, and I can get almost anything I'm craving. In the past, my favorite meals have been the CK burger deal with a veggie patty, cheese fries, vegan sandwich, caesar salad with salmon, mango tropics smoothie, hummus avocado wrap, and cheese pizza. The food is always fresh and delicious. I never have to wait more than 15 minutes for my order, even during busy hours. Recently I went vegan, so my options are very limited now. I would love if they could offer more vegan-friendly dishes, because I know a lot of other vegan locals who would love to eat at Central Kitchen. Also, I think they should offer some type of deal for Lorenzo residents such as free delivery, I don't ever want to pay $4 for someone to ride up an elevator to deliver my food, but sometimes its hard to leave my apartment if I'm busy doing homework. read more

amazing food but the worst possible customer service you could ask for. you would think hiring college students maybe a couple brain cells would be there but unfortunately not. will not be coming back Edit: After speaking with evan the owner about how everything happened i was pleased with how he handled the situation i do hope the girl who spoke to me on the phone that caused this learns how to handle these situations. as an update i will give the place 4 stars instead of 1 because food here really is amazing. the wait can be a hassle when it is busy but thats not entirely their fault. read more

This establishment is fantastic. I have a dining plan here, and live at the apartment complex. The employees are extremely friendly and provide great service. The food is good quality, and the owner Evan works his tail off to make this a dining facility that everyone in the community can enjoy. I am here almost every morning getting breakfast, coffees, and dinner, and not a single thing I have ordered here has been bad. Their breakfasts, salads and sandwiches are all kick ass. On the rare occasion that they have messed something up, they gave me free food or made up for it with attention to detail and quality service. This restaurant cares about you, cares about their product and service, and wants to make sure that you leave their doors with a smile on your face. read more

Was hungover this weekend and got delivery breakfast burritos from Central Kitchen via the Postmates App. Use promo code YYKXK to get $10 off first delivery!! The "Big Daddy" burrito is super good with the chipotle aioli. Also tried an omelette which was good too. I like that they use biodegradable plastic instead of styrofoam for their to-go orders :) read more

Great food! Great staff! Great atmosphere! I had a really yummy bbq chicken pizza and they have live music nights. Whether you live near by or on the other side of town, CK is def worth a visit. read more

Never a disappointment! I have lived here at the Lorenzo since late August after moving here from Orlando. When I first moved here it was hard for me to go out on my own and get food because I didn't want to walk around and Central Kitchen saved me! I have never had anything I didn't love!!! I'm definitely attached to the Chili soup which is currently off the menu, and the grilled cheese, their pizza is amazing, the pesto pasta. Don't get me started on their smoothies. They have all different types of food for all different types of cravings and they make everything at a 5 star level! Also, ordering online and over the phone is very convenient and easy' (: THANKS CK! read more