Ed L.
Yelp
Finding adequate breakfast at 5:30am in LAX was interesting, especially when you have a connection leaving at 8:20am.
You know you can't really leave the airport and the options you do have are typical airport stuff. I happened to come across Wolfgang Puck Express as one of the more palatable options here in my brief existence in Los Angeles, California on a trip in January 2023. My experience was touch and go, since it was just typical fast food counter service with a kitchen you could see the chefs moving about in the back. I probably spent about 5 minutes ordering and waiting for my order and about 45 minutes eating and just killing time before my boarding time out of LAX. Wolfgang Puck Express also shares the space with a nearby bar. Pretty sure it's also Wolfgang Puck Express but usually nobody starts drinking at 6am in an airport, I'm assuming. For the most part though, it was a good choice to have in this part of the LAX airport. You could walk around and see what other viable options are, but you'd likely stumble upon a snacks/drink convenience store, Starbucks or Starbucks-esque kiosk, or another bar restaurant that may or may be too far from your gate. For my own taste, Wolfgang Puck Express was the only viable option for an actual breakfast that was near to my connecting gate within walking distance. Two thumbs up.
Only thing about the offering that I chose that morning was that it was extra greasy or oily. I chose the American breakfast, which at $15.50 at the time, was an eye opener. Yes, inflation + California + LAX airport really made the price of personable sustainability was shocking. Still, food served at Wolfgang Puck Express is pretty good, compared to eating snacks for breakfast while picking up the latest edition of USA Today. The overall experience here at this Wolfgang Express - Los Angeles international airport was fine. Casual and yet good. The enjoyable part was finding a seat and just enjoying the ambiance, knowing that you are at the beginning of your trip, as opposed to the end of it going home. The restaurant's dining room was nice and spacious, even though it was small, I got to watch the television while having my breakfast. The restaurant was clean and was near the airport restrooms if needed. While there isn't much in terms of viable food options here, you can count on Wolfgang Puck Express to have your back. They also have a drink kiosk as you enter the restaurant. I picked something up before ordering my meal. Pretty sure United Airlines occupies this part of the airport, so you'd likely would be flying with them if you are coming and going with United Airlines to Los Angeles, California. Recommended since it's probably the best viable breakfast option in that part of the terminal. They do have a good display of drinks though.
This Wolfgang Puck Express is located in the United Airlines wing of the Los Angeles International Airport. Maybe Terminal 7, but pretty sure on this. They accept major credit cards. I did see a sign attached to the register at the time that said there was a National coin shortage and credit cards are preferred for purchases. I didn't hear anything about this on the mainstream media, but it is what it is. The only way you can come here is probably if you were either traveling to and from LAX as a traveler, working with the airline or the airport staff. Really rarely if you can get here if you aren't one of those categories. As far as parking goes, LAX has it share of generous parking options for anyone and everyone. I'm not sure about public transportation options that would service the Los Angeles international airport, but I'm sure there is, just need to Google them and see what routes would work for your commute to the airport for your flight in or out of the airport. The service here was quick and friendly. Almost like any other fast food place & Starbucks. While the food was extra greasy / oily, it tasted good and was the highlight of the morning, especially with the overnight flight from Honolulu (HNL). If United airlines takes you to LAX, consider coming to Wolfgang Puck Express in Terminal 7. It's nice and a welcome respite from the world outside.
3.5 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars do the food and service. 2.0 stars for the prices. Shocker. 5.0 stars for the location in walking distance from my gate and ambiance of the dining room.
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