Don't get me wrong! It's a great place for merch and has had a lot of great pop ups recently! The…read morestaff is usually amazing and super efficient. The reason why I'm giving it a 3 out of 5 is because of a bad experience today with the door person. We came in today, July 19th around the afternoon, about 3-4 PM. I understand their bag policy, it sucks but what can you do. We were very compliant with the doorman, but he seemed to have an attitude. Listen man, I get that it's hot and you may be having a day, but that doesn't mean you get to be rude. We went in, and immediately he needed to take our bags. We complied cause it's policy, and I politely told him "oh I have a small bag!" As in to tell him we have another bag to give him. He took it the wrong way and said "trust me I don't want to take it more than you do" under his breath. Buddy, I can hear you. I didn't even say it in a rude way, I'm just informing you that there was another bag. Whatever, we handed all our bags over, one of which was a bag carrying some merchandise (mainly some posters we purchased from another event we came from) mind you, there was 4 posters from a limited time event in there, worth $65. He asked "what's in the bag" all judgmental, like buddy, I get you need to know so you know where to place it on the shelf, but there is such a thing as asking in a nicer way like "is there anything delicate in here" or such. I told him it was some posters I had got. So. TELL ME WHY THIS GUY PUT THE BAG WITH THE POSTERS LAYING FLAT DOWN FIRST AND THEN PROCEEDED TO PUT OUR HEAVY BACKPACK AND OUR SMALLER BAG ON TOP OF IT. BUDDY. YOU ARE USING A METAL RACK SHELF, AND PUTTING HEAVY ITEMS ON TOP OF PAPER. SOME OF IT WAS EVEN ON THE EDGE SO YOU'RE ACTIVELY CREASING AND BENDING MY BELONGINGS. Anyone should know if you have anything fragile like posters, you would put it on top of the other bags so they do not get folded or creased or get and indents. I quickly told him if he can put the bag with the posters on top because I don't want them to get creased or bent. He doesn't say anything and just quickly does it, but he made a face. Buddy, if you don't like your job or can't do it well enough to know common sense like not putting delicates under heavy items, quit and go find something else, and leave your attitude at the OUTSIDE the door. I went home after this, and saw that all of four of my posters were creased in the same spot, coincidentally the same spot that was bent over the edge of the shelf. I don't care if they're posters and they can be replaced, not everyone has the luxury to replace broke items, especially not limited ones, I spent my hard earned money on it for it to be permanently ruined by some boy who doesn't care about other people's belongings despite being entrusted to handle them. Anyways, come for the merch! But maybe leave your valuables someplace where you know they'll be safe from damage.

Place was cool, they did a sega sonic pop up didn't take long and my sister got some good stuffread more

Everything just complements each other SO well!! The strawberries were sweet, chocolate was fresh +…read moremelted to the perfect texture, and the crunch was such a delicious touch!! I would highly recommend checking them out because this is probably one of the best I've had so far. Not to mention, the owner was super welcoming & engaging with everyone on line!

This is my first time trying these dubai chocolate pistachio strawberry cups and I would say…read morethey're a good sweet treat. However the flavor combination in my general opinion to this type of food is missed as you don't really taste all the flavors together well I mostly just taste the chocolate. However for this place the strawberries they chose and cut look and smell incredible. They were juicy. They even use gel ice packs to keep it fresh and I like that they keep it in a zip lock bag so that it doesn't directly touch the strawberries. The kataifi they use is amazing. The texture its absolute crispy crunchy perfection. Their proportions were very fair with the amount of chocolate, pistachio and knafee they put. I was able to coat the strawberries no problem. Parking here is good street or private lot. I would advise them to invest and get a bigger melting pot, we waited awhile when they had their long line for their free sample day. That was understandable though since there was a long line of people and only one person was working at a time. I know it's to help advertise them but for future business I would advise like an assembly line so that the process could go by faster if they have a line. Overall yummy and pleased. Also very cool how they are on uber eats and door dash. Also from what i've seen around fair prices

Spent the day in LA at Echo Park and found LIL FOO COFFEE. Good people, good energy and GOOD…read moreCOFFEE!!! Lil Foo deserves more then a Pop-up. Didn't even get no names but cool people. Wishing them great success! Thank you for making my day!

My cousin wanted to stop here a time or two to shop during the anime expo; I also got a few of the…read morepower ranger belt buckles (that operate as a bottle opener!) as gifts and thought their wine bottle openers were so fun! The owner and staff were super cool too :) They offered great quality products and deals that made it easy to choose and not too bad on the wallet either!

Got to check out all dat noodle at anime expo! Not sure why they didnt have much of a line because…read morethey had some good options (& price points compared to other local vendors next to them). I went with the vegan spicy garlic noodles & it was exactly what I was hoping for! After a long day at the expo & lacking a solid meal, it definitely checked the boxes for me! The staff are super friendly and helpful; after checking out their socials, its pretty neat they show up at places or events in the area. If you see them pop up somewhere, please go have some noodles!

Wow these were amazing soft, pillowy bao buns that were STUFFED with loads of meat and cheeses…read more Such a unique experience and the best comfort food packed with flav! They are located on the streets of Chinatown with a stand. We got the: Tikka Bun (5/5): If you had to pick one bun I would HIGHLY recommend this one! It was stuffed with huge chunks of spicy butter chicken and ooey cheese. It wasn't spicy but was super flavorful thanks to the spices added to the butter chicken. The melted cheese complimented the tender chicken and soft buns sooo well. It was brushed with a garlic cilantro butter on top. The bun was soooo soft and this was good comfort food or drunk food that hits the spot. The bottom had melted mozzarella pan fried into the bun. One of these is very filling! Lava Bun (4/5): This bun had grilled chicken inside with melted mozzarella and flavored with buldak sauce! It had a hint of spice that went really well with the filling since the spice cut through the heaviness of the bun. The bun on this for me was less doughy and a little bit more firm which I do like a more doughy, fluffy bun like the tikka bun. Overall, very good bun loaded with filling!

This place is so awesome, they have Bruna buns, tikka, and a tikka buldak bun which is so unique. I…read morestumbled across this place after General Lee' and this gem somehow appeared. With a Mexican Asian fusion bun, I was so surprised that this was a thing. The bun was so juicy and savory at the same time, that it just melted in my mouth. The buldak was probably the most unique thing ive seen and was definitely something I'd had to try. If you have a moment to try and taste this, try the tika and the buldak as they are the most unique and fusion flavors. Would recommend.

Freshest original croissants and other tasty pastries. I see them in local coffee shops around LA…read more Loved their gochujang sesame!

Absolutely delicious. Served at a catered event . All participants present raved of the tasteread more

As a coffee lover from Pasadena, I went out of my way to visit this coffee cart pop up and it was…read morewell worth the 30-minute drive. The crème brûlée and strawberry matcha were both outstanding. The service was also excellent, with Angie providing friendly and attentive service. I would highly recommend following their instagram account to stay updated on their next pop-up location. Check out : @pepecoff33

Pepe Coffee is really THAT coffee. I am an avid coffee drinker so my tastebuds know the difference…read morebetween quality and Pepe is TOP notch. Angelica, the owner and barista, is so sweet and makes sure every cup is made to perfection. She holds great conversation and knows what she's doing, she's a pro! Pepe is a pop-up business and also does catering. On top of everything I just noted, her prices are affordable compared to most coffee businesses in the area and even the big guys like Starbucks (and tastes way better with more variety).

Wonderful pop-up exhibition to showcase amazing pieces inspired by mental health…read more Put on by the LA County Department of Mental Health, it really highlighted key issues in regards to mental health in the community. It was culturally sensitive and welcoming of all demographics and all ages. It takes between and hour and two to get through the whole exhibition. Light snacks and beverages were provided. Street parking or public parking available. Too bad it had a limited run.

I am not sure how long this place will be open to (until mid-June I think). This place is no…read morecomparison to The Broad or LACMA, but at least it was free. We arrived around 8:30 P.M. (place close at 10) and there was no line (no online reservation is needed, a walk-in is good enough). There were a few IG worthy pieces, such as the Broken Road and the Dream Statue. Took us roughly 30 minutes to make our way thru the whole exhibit. All and All, I really love the message behind this exhibit and I would recommend this to those who are happening to be in the area. Parking was kind of an issue for us, however, we just ended up parking in some random spot behind the exhibit.

Even across multiple states, Handel's is consistently the best! Generous serving sizes. Samples…read moreallowed. The Monkey Business tastes like real banana, not artificial at all. My other favorite flavors are the orange dream cream and mud pie. The taro is also strong in Taro flavor. You can get a dish with a sugar cone on top for free. I will keep returning here! I just wish they would bring back the reward punch cards, or start some sort of digital reward system. Only outdoor seating here.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is the Los Feliz outpost of a national franchise with almost 200…read morelocations across 20 states. The original was opened in 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, and the ice cream has the taste of classic ice cream parlor ice cream. We took our kids for a Saturday afternoon treat, which we all very much enjoyed. My husband and six-year-old arrived via bike and subway, and my four-year-old and I drove to meet them. Street parking was a little confusing, and I believe I ended up parking somewhat illegally. If I'd done my homework, I would've realized there was complimentary garage parking. Handel's is on the ground floor of a new residential building on Hollywood. The storefront is cute and cheerful and hard to miss. The ice cream is served through a walk-up window, and the only seating is outdoors, on a small sidewalk patio. There was no line when we went, and just a short one when we left. Service was really great. The guy helping us brought us samples and was friendly and patient with my four-year-old, who insisted he wanted the purple ice cream, even after he tried a taste and visibly disliked it. This was the taro ice cream, which I also tried, to see if my child would plausibly eat a whole scoop. It was good, but a little earthy, even for me, and I prevailed on my son to get the mint chocolate chip instead. I also tried the black raspberry chunk and peach ice cream, and ended up getting a cup with scoops of peach and strawberry. I liked my ice cream, which was sweet and thick and creamy, but I feel like Handel's isn't the place to get your light, fresh fruit flavors (always my personal preference). There are dozens of flavors on the menu, mostly of the chocolate/cookie/cake/crunch/chunk variety, and you can get sundaes, shakes, and splits in addition to your cups and cones. My boys loved their cups of mint chocolate chip and chocolate, especially with rainbow sprinkles on top. If you want quality, kid-pleasing ice cream, Handel's is well worth a visit. I'm sure we'll be back for more sweet scoops on hot L.A. afternoons.