Fresh ‘n Tasty

The Thanksgiving lunch is awesome — taste and pricewise. The cashier customer service is adequate. The food handler has some real life issues he’s going through. If that doesn’t bother you, it’s a good place to grab ‘n go lunch. Otherwise, you wouldn’t want to piss of the food handler. After all, he is the one handling your food. I never returned.

Was moping around this lifeless mall hungry and this is only place left to eat now before remodeling. I shouldve kept walking.
Ordered 7 buck «special» which consists of a carved turkey sandwich mashed potatoes gravy and crappy greens and tomato slice. I went back to ask server for extra pouring of gravy he didnt seem too enthusiastic but caved in. Shit, the bread is bad and dry cant swallow. Just a waste of 7 bucks and almost choked from dryness of meat and bread. I envisioned a juicy turkey slopped open face with good gravy, got crow. Memo to self: dont enter this mall for grub until all redone… hopefully theyll have good options unlike the past.
If they serve a better bread, can easily go to 3 stars, just so industrial and tasteless/​dry/​uncrisp.

I don’t know why I put myself through the aggravation every time I go here.
First off, their food is just ok, not great; and they are pretty much just open for lunch. But sometimes, I crave a fresh carved turkey sandwich and cranberry sauce.
The $ 5.99 sandwich meal quickly adds up to near 10 bucks when you add a fountain drink. But that I could deal with because the cashiers are nice. The thing that causes such deep stress and upset whenever I leave is the food server… aka the Mashed Potato Nazi. I do not know how long he has been working there or why he still is allowed to work with people when he is so rude.
One time I had the nerve to say no pickles at which he looked surprised and unapproving. I then said, «Fine, I’ll take the pickles,» and he intentionally turns to the next customer and ignores me while I am still standing there waiting in front of the other customer.
Another time, I complained about the fact that he gave me a half a scoop of mashed potatoes, noting that the scoops are small to begin with. He said that I would have to pay extra if I wanted more mashed potatoes. I showed the owner the half scoop and she immediately told him to add more potatoes. It should not be this difficult.
Then today, I asked again if I could have more mashed potatoes. He said that I could get an extra scoop if I didn’t get lettuce or tomatoes. That was fine by me because the lettuce is kind of grainy and doesn’t seem fresh. As he closed the container I asked about the cranberry sauce. He got upset at me and informed me that I traded the mashed potatoes for all of the sides. I was so annoyed that he finally said he would give me a little bit of cranberry sauce in a cup. I was likely the last customer of the day and they would probably be tossing the rest of their food anyway, so what is his deal?!
Each time, I walk there feeling happy that I’m getting a healthier sandwich than I could be getting elsewhere and then I walk away heated and stressed. The sandwich was pretty tasty, but I will probably get indigestion from being so upset while eating it. ARRRGHHH!!!
That guy should be fired. Seriously.

Either the staff changed, or food changed, but I have no idea why this place even has a star… But here is my experience and I believe the most recent in months.
I needed something quick, and was just walking by and decided to get a quick sandwich.
Okay I was going to go into depth but decided to keep it short.
I don’t to judge the whole place but this is what I’ll say.
Don’t get the ranch chicken sandwich. It is literally microwaved jr. High cafeteria bread + ranch sauce + something that resembles chicken. Don’t ask or pay extra 50 cents for vegetables to be put into the sandwich, because they do not and the vegetables are 3 lettuces 1 tomatoes and 2 pepperchinis. Don’t order a ice mocha!!! They don’t know how to make one. It is 95% ice, 2% sauce, 2% air.
And that is what it is. Maybe if it costed me a total of $ 5 I might have let it slide on Unilocal… But no. It was $ 10.49 to be exact…

Great food! I had the turkey Cobb Salad. The turkey is perfect, cooked just right. Food is simple and nicely prepared. Yes it is in a food court but it is convenient and tasty. I was going to get a turkey wrap for my trip home but the lunch line was long! They are quick and friendly. A rare thing in downtown LA.

I ordered a Grilled Chicken Sandwich with half Salad. Chicken was chewy and did not taste like it was fresh more like microwaved in between cold bun, with nasty side of Mashed potatoes that i didn’t want. I didn’t fiish my food — and I will never eat here again, all for $ 10. I had to rush over to buy some BOBA to take the yucky taste out of my mouth.

2.5 stars.
This place is ok. The cashier is friendly and helpful in explaining the menu and options, however, the cook/​server looked like he hated his life.
I recently tried a half soup (clam chowder)/sandwich (turkey) and wasn’t impressed.
The chowder was thin and didn’t have much clam in it. I think I got about 6 oz. of soup. But at least it was boiling hot. The sandwich had nothing on it except turkey. No veggies or condiments. But the turkey was tender and juicy.
I likely won’t return.

I come here every time I come to Macy’s on my lunch hour. I’ve only every had the turkey wrap. It’s really good made with fresh baked turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado, with a side of ranch. Hits the spot! Its cheap less than $ 7 bucks.

This place is Thanksgiving year round :). Always get that Turkey Sandwich plate for lunch #eatlunch … so fresh and so clean for $ 5.99 ($ 6.51 with tax).
You can ask for open face and gravy on the side. Get you some, #gooble #gobble Unilocalers.

Great food. Ordered the hand-​carved turkey sandwich w/​chicken soup. Feels like Thanksgiving all over again. Food quality is great and price is great as well. I recommend this place to just about anyone.

My coworkers and & I were on a quest to find a new lunch option downtown, which lead us to trek over to the basement level of Macy’s Plaza. I won’t lie, most the options in this mini food court just didn’t appeal to me, but as I made my way around the last nook before leaving, this sandwich stand saved me from starving. It’s nestled in a corner opposite the elevator columns, so if your not keeping an eye open for it, you may just miss it.
So much as the joint is almost missable, the food is not. Most of their sandwiches are about $ 5-​$ 7, and all are built to order right in front of you. I chose the turkey special ($ 6.95). The sandwich was layered with a fresh cut mix of hand carved white and dark meat, which was cooked perfect, not dry or overcooked, just right. The order was topped off with gravy and lettuce, with sides of instant mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a cup of chicken noodle soup, which itself was not too shabby. I imagine that any other option would be just as good, since all of the makings are freshly prepped in open view.
More than enough to fill the belly, this is definitely a good spot to get a an easy, quick meal at a very reasonable price.

Came here after the Lakers Parade… good thing too because the Macy’s food court was the only place that didn’t require a 1hr wait… –_​-​” Props to my sister’s husband for suggesting it!
I ordered the hand carved turkey sandwich w/​cranberry sauce + mashed potatoes + gravy. The turkey really is hand carved — got to watch someone carve out the meat and put it on my sandwich. The turkey they had looked absolutely delicious and it did turn out delicious. =)
Yummy warm sandwich… totally filled me up. =) Total was a little over $ 6.

For a deli place in a food court, theirs is actually pretty good. Deli sandwiches made to order ranges from roasted turkey, to pastrami to their special sandwich of the day.
when i don’t feel like having cafeteria food, i come here to order pastrami sandwich. they’re very generous with the meat, price is reasonable and it fills me up… what more can you ask for?

FRESH Hot Turkey Sandwiches — delicious on fresh soft rolls, served with your choice of soups or salad and the lunch special comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, and side of cranberry sauce. I love turkey sandwiches with fresh baked turkey. This lunch place is found inside the downtown Macy’s Plaza on the lower level in the food court area. You can get fresh turkey every single day! The price is cheap!

George is right! I took his advice and got the turkey dinner. Totally awesome. I love a turkey dinner.
I work in the office building above this place. I had explored the food court before, but hadn’t found anything good. My eyes have been opened.
I took away a star because this food court has a funky smell I’ve been trying to place for months. It’s not Fresh n’ Tasty’s fault, but it is off putting. Also, customer service was not awesome. They just didn’t really listen to me. I asked for just a little gravy but got three ladle-​fulls. Gravy is one thing you can’t take back.
Over all it’s fabulous, tho. Cheap! Good! Filling! The only thing worth while in this food court!

Deep beneath the bowels of the Macy’s Plaza lies a food court. I normally would not use the word «bowels» in a food review, but food courts often deserve it and the Macy’s Plaza food court is no different. Since I work downtown, but over in Little Tokyo, which has a «small town Main Street» feel to it, I often dread going into the 7^th & Flower/​Figueroa area. I rarely eat there.
Its depressing. There are far too many «office space» types. .. you know the kind, the late 20s to mid 30s man with wire-​rimmed glasses, neatly-​cropped hair that’s shaved/​faded in the back, a moustache-​goatee (but not quite as full or cool as a Van Dyke). .. he took his jacket off (if he was wearing one), dress shirt unbuttoned at top, white crew neck undershirt sticking out, has a bunch of keys and stuff in his front pocket, loading down the pants so they bunch around the ankles. .. he wears a cell phone on a hip-​holster (and probably still uses a fanny pack when he is vacationing with his business school and/​or frat buds in Vegas, Cancun or Hawaii). He might be an insurance adjuster (rejecting legitimate claims) or perhaps a paralegal in an insurance defense firm (rejecting legitimate claims). He voted for Bush twice and McCain once. .. he loves Mixed Martial Arts. .. he’s an NFL fan, but switches teams every few years so that he may live vicariously through the successes of Brett Favre (who by the way has as many Super Bowl rings as Trent Dilfer) Tom Brady (who not even New England knew would be good, because they drafted him so late. .. he’s a Laker fan who went with Shaq when Miami won, then claimed to have been a Kobe fan all along when the Lakers became relevant again. He really wants to drive a Hummer some day (or a Ferrari, so he can pull all the chicks) and he thinks he’s going to be a millionaire some day, so he is all in favor of tax cuts for millionaires and attends «get rich quick» seminars in Long Beach or Santa Ana.
He is a nameless, faceless cog with no scruples and he eats in the same food court 5 days week (not because it saves money, for it doesn’t, but because he is lazy and is not a foodie). I loathe him and his evil friends (for they roam in packs). .. walking around downtown every town with a styrofoam container in a white plastic bag containing a slice of pizza, or a burrito or a burger or chili-​cheese fries. I loathe him and his food court. :-p
Now, for the review. .. Fresh ‘n Tasty is in the same Macy’s food court that I loathe. However, Fresh ‘n Tasty has something unique that draws foodies. Thanksgiving turkey! Yes, they roast a huge turkey and slice it in front of you for either a turkey (mashed potato and cranberry dressing) meal, or better yet, they will carve the turkey to your liking (white meat, dark meat or a little of each) and douse it in turkey gravy on a white roll). It can be made like a Philippe’s French Dip, but only if you tell them how to make it. Otherwise, its a fresh, tasty, carved turkey sandwich with mustard, mayo, lettuce and tomato. .. DON’T DO IT. You can get that anywhere, but why would you? This is a Thanksgiving bird cooked less than two hours ago, its still hot (though under the heat lamp). .. get it naked on bread with some gravy on top or on the side. Extra gravy please. Yes, that’s better.
Only problem is you’ll get sleepy after a couple of them. One is plenty with some mashed potatoes on the side unless you’re a glutton. .. like some of us.
Hand carved turkey sandwich, side of mashed potatoes, cranberry dressing on side, and a cup of soup for $ 6.95 + tax ($ 7.52).
Its the only thing I ever get here. Its the only item I can’t easily get elsewhere.

* the stuff at the beginning of this review was necessary prologue (well, not really. .. I need to lighten up)