Crushed ice

[Tari]

I am not sure if this is appropriate for this board, but I am looking for gas stations or restaurants, in Los Angeles, that have the crushed ice. I love crushed ice but am having a hard time finding it. I believe that Johnnies Pastrami had crushed ice the time that I ate there...but I think that is the only place that I know of.

[Joe Blowe]

FYI, pellet ice (Sonic turds? ;-) is available at the TK Burgers on 19th Street in Costa Mesa.

http://tkburgers.com/home.html

[StTracy]

Los Burritos on Hollywood Blvd. or Sunset Blvd,
Johnnies Pastrami has the "pellet" crushed ice,
Mr. Noodle in Westwood

[silence9]

Pie n' Burger in Pasadena also uses the 'pellet' crushed ice in their sodas. I could just sit there and chew glass-upon-glass of that ice ( like many others who are anemic & iron deficient, I am a chronic ice chewer ). I also 'chew' plain 'snow' ice from Get Shaved (shave ice kiosk in the Valley); but a $3.50 per serving there, I just make my own granita at home now...

[msmd310]

Tito's Tacos in Culver City
El Tepeyac in East Los Angeles

[Runner]

I was just at Tito's yesterday and they no longer have crushed ice. SO DISAPPOINTING!
Al's Sandwich Shop on Robertson around Beverlywood has crushed Ice and a Coke fountain...I'm not to hot on the sandwiches or the atmosphere, but some people really like their cheese steak too.
There is also a place in the new Century City Mall cafeteria where they make Italian ice and you can request a soda with the crushed ice...they are more then happy to accomodate.

[mstinawu]

Go to Al's for their cheesesteak and nothing else. It's the best cheesesteak I've had and my boyfriend and I often drive out of our way just to get a one there. And no, it's not about atmosphere--it's a tiny hole in the wall with peeling paint. The cheesesteaks are worth it though.

[bosanova99]

There is Union Ice in Van Nuys, which I think is easier to get to and better parking than North Hollywood Ice.

[torty]

If you want it in general, versus just knowing that they have it for your drink ata place you are eating, I suggest getting an old Ice O Matic. Throw in your cubes, couple grinds, and you have perfect crushed ice. Saveur amagazine recommended it in their May edition. Keeping this on a Los Angeles topic, I found mind at the Antique & Collectible swap meet held every 3rd Sunday at Vet's Stadium in Long Beach and have seen one or two every time I have been.

[Runner]

Frito Misto on Colorado and 8th(?) in Santa Monica. It's got a Coke soda Fountain...Great food too!
Family owned small Italian cafe.

[wowimadog]

oh yeah - and jamba juice uses crushed ice, too.

[wowimadog]

coffee bean and tea leaf has crushed ice.
http://www.coffeebean.com/

also, the thai dishes restaurants in el segundo and manhattan beach.

[davinagr]

All the 7-11's carry Union Crushed Ice.

[LisaN]

The Bear Pit in Mission Hills. Also in Castaic, Tommy's has it.

I know its not LA, but thought I'd add it to the list!

[scoot]

I also love crushed ice!

A few places of the top of my head that have it:

Fast Taco - Ocean Park and about 30th in Santa Monica
Tito's Tacos - Washington and Sepulveda in Culver City
Zankou Chicken - in Van Nuys, Glendale, Pasadena, Hollywood. The new Westside location does not have crushed ice.

[Muskrat]

7-Elevens all sell crushed ice by the bag.

[wowimadog]

unfortunately, my location did not have it when i checked today. :|

[SIMIHOUND]

Union Ice Company in Van Nuys.

[Burger Boy]

Try Arco AM PM, the have crushed and cubed in their soda machine. Or North Hollywood Ice should have plenty for you.

[Tari]

I tried it and this is now where I fill up on crushed ice and pop on my way to work. Thanks :)