McKay's

3.8 (198)

$30 and under

All you can eat/Buffet

3540 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

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McKay's

3.8

$30 and under

All you can eat/Buffet

Downtown

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2 people

Nov 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

McKay's is the perfect choice to enjoy some of L.A.'s finest food and good cheer with friends. We specialize in serving a delicious and nutritious breakfast daily to the USC Hotel's guests with made to order pancakes and omelets. Whether you are visiting USC campus or simply finding yourself in the area, come by to start your day right.
Created in the winning tradition of a warm and friendly destination to prepare for the big game, McKay's lives and breathes the heritage and championship atmosphere of one of the game's greatest personalities. This makes it a perfect location for home game tailgates - football, basketball, volleyball pre-game experiences offer a full bar and a la carte food stations. Fight On!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
All you can eat/Buffet, Continental, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am
Phone number
(213) 743-4111
Website
http://mckays.usc.edu/
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
McKay’s at the USC Hotel serves daily breakfast buffet and tailgate food and drinks on game days. The Trophy Room, McKay’s private dining room, is a great location for groups under 40. McKay’s is also available for full buyouts & private events of up to 100 guests. For event requests please email private.events@usc.edu or call 213-740-5956.

Location
3540 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Exposition
Parking details
Parking is enforced & regulated by the University of Southern California Transportation Department. A daily parking pass of $12 can be obtained by the parking attendant Monday-Friday from 6a.m. to 8p.m. After 8p.m. parking is permitted by the hour. An hourly parking pass can be obtained at the machine located on the 1st floor of the structure.
Public transit
Expo Line - Jefferson/USC Station & Expo Park/USC Station
Additional
Banquet, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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Avocado Toast$16.00
Smashed Fresh Avocado, Garlic Aioli, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Edamame, Furikake, on Grilled Sesame Bread
- Add Organic Cage Free Egg$5.00
Breakfast Burrito$16.00
Scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, hash browns & cheddar cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with avocado & salsa
Lox and Bagels $19.00
Hard Boiled Eggs, Capers, Red Onion, Sliced Tomato, Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese
American Breakfast$23.00
Choice of Two Organic Cage Free Eggs, Chicken Apple Sausage or Bacon, Served with Homemade Potatoes, and a Choice of Toast or English Muffin
Buttermilk Pancakes (Stack of Three)$14.00
Maple Syrup and Powder Sugar
- Blueberries, Chocolate Chips or Banana$2.00
Continental Station$18.00
Omelet$23.00
With Homemade Potatoes- Customized with your choice of 3 Fillings.

Coffee and Juice Bar

Fresh Brewed Coffee$4.00
Cappuccino$6.00
Lattee$7.00
Espresso$4.00
Macchiato$6.00
Hot Chocolate$5.00
Assorted Hot Tea$4.00
Milk$4.00
Assorted Juices$5.00

Mimosa and Wine Selection

Mimosa$14.00
Wine by the Glass$13.00
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Beer Selection

Imported Beer$11.00
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Domestic Beer$10.00
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Reviews

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3.8

(198)

3.7Food
3.9Service
3.7Ambience
1.2Value

Noise • Moderate

198 Reviews

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David Gold
Los Angeles6 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Rather than offering a pregame buffet, McKay’s switched to online food ordering at the table. Somehow their system had a glitch and the kitchen was not getting the food order tickets. The sad part was NO ONE on staff caught the problem! Ordered food at 2:23pm - with an order confirmation, waited 30 minutes before making an inquiry, only then did they catch on that they had an issue. Was assured the kitchen would get to the order right away. Another 10-15 minutes went by, still no food. By then the staff was scrambling to turn out food left and right. Unfortunately, other people that had placed their orders after me were getting their food first. Finally got my food around 3:25ish - 60 minutes of wait for bar food. Very disappointing. Not my first time to McKay’s, but most likely it was the last!
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Robert
Las Vegas1 review
1.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
new format is horrible. Have been going to McKays for over a decade and will never go back.
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Kurt Gold
Cincinnati14 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
McKay's is a great place to do your pre-game tailgating. Buffet food set-up, which was a good value at $40 each. Bar is available for drinks. I really appreciate the service at McKay's, especially how they took my reservation months in advance. A+ all around. Fight on!
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JanaeS Gold
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pre-game experience. Great variety of food, excellent wait staff. Should always have it available when Founders isn’t open.
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Anthony
Orange County18 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had breakfast buffet before USC football game. Location to campus, hotel and stadium are excellent. Staff was very friendly and food selection were outstanding! Would definitely dine there on other occasions.
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Gary
Dallas31 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in LA for the Penn State USC game, so they were serving the "Game Day Buffet Breakfast," which included custom omelets. Everything was tasted great and the service was excellent! We will definitely eat there again when we return for another game!
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Anthony
Orange County18 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Game day buffet was excellent! Ambiance was lively and energetic. Plenty of food choices to satisfy the whole family.
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Terri
Orange County6 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We wanted breakfast before a game but were very disappointed. The only meal available was a buffet, even though there was no mention of that on any website or menu. It took 40 minutes to just get our coffee (had to ask the host) and we had to reorder our omelets (the only made to order option) since our order “didn’t through.” We will not be back.
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Nancy
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great game-day when we start at McKays!!!
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Mark Gold
Orange County26 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Aside from the photos they retained, there is nothing positive about the remodel and the new format, menu, and food service philosophy. The 6 in our party will never be back. The comfort and ambiance have been destroyed. One more thing—the noise was unbearable and the class of customers has taken a dive commensurate with the changes listed above.
McKay'sResponded on September 22, 2024
We are sorry we left you disappointed in our Game Day Experience. We took your feedback to our team and made changes and adjustments. We hope you give us another shot on an upcoming game day. Thank you!
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
All you can eat/Buffet, Continental, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am
Phone number
(213) 743-4111
Website
http://mckays.usc.edu/
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
McKay’s at the USC Hotel serves daily breakfast buffet and tailgate food and drinks on game days. The Trophy Room, McKay’s private dining room, is a great location for groups under 40. McKay’s is also available for full buyouts & private events of up to 100 guests. For event requests please email private.events@usc.edu or call 213-740-5956.

Location
3540 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Exposition
Parking details
Parking is enforced & regulated by the University of Southern California Transportation Department. A daily parking pass of $12 can be obtained by the parking attendant Monday-Friday from 6a.m. to 8p.m. After 8p.m. parking is permitted by the hour. An hourly parking pass can be obtained at the machine located on the 1st floor of the structure.
Public transit
Expo Line - Jefferson/USC Station & Expo Park/USC Station
Additional
Banquet, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate for dining at McKay's.

McKay's is busiest on game days and during pre-game times, when its tailgate-style buffet and full bar create a lively, energetic crowd; early mornings (around 6:30 AM) can be noticeably quiet.

McKay's has a spirited, championship-minded vibe, warm and friendly with a lively, energetic atmosphere for game-day gatherings, though early-morning visits have felt pleasant and inviting.

McKay's is at its liveliest on USC game days, guests rave about the Game Day Buffet and pre-game atmosphere; for a quieter breakfast, arrive right at opening (6:30 am).

Yes, guests regularly bring families: reviewers note the buffet "satisfies the whole family, " and parents stop by with children for campus visits and interviews.

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McKay's

3.8

$30 and under

All you can eat/Buffet

Downtown

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2 people

Nov 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

McKay's

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Breakfast Buffet

Assorted Fresh Baked Pastries and Muffins

Bagels

Sliced Breads

Whole Fresh Fruit

Yogurt Parfait Bar

Assorted Cereal

Oatmeal Bar

Beverages Included with Buffet

A La Carte

Avocado Toast$16.00

Breakfast Burrito$16.00

Lox and Bagels $19.00

American Breakfast$23.00

Buttermilk Pancakes (Stack of Three)$14.00

Continental Station$18.00

Omelet$23.00

Coffee and Juice Bar

Fresh Brewed Coffee$4.00

Cappuccino$6.00

Lattee$7.00

Espresso$4.00

Macchiato$6.00

Hot Chocolate$5.00

Assorted Hot Tea$4.00

Milk$4.00

Assorted Juices$5.00

Mimosa and Wine Selection

Mimosa$14.00

Wine by the Glass$13.00

Beer Selection

Imported Beer$11.00

Domestic Beer$10.00

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