Shakey's Pizza Parlor — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I needed a place to meet a friend for lunch (3/5) that was basically in the middle between us. Having wanted to check out a Shakey's for a while (because who doesn't love a solid lunchtime buffet deal, right?) this seemed like the perfect opportunity. We were not disappointed. From the moment we walked through the door, the staff were welcoming, asked I needed anything, told me where to order and quickly ran me through everything. The food was tasty and at the better end of what you might expect from a buffet like this - for example, fresh pizza was rolling out constantly and there was always enough choice but never too much stuff so it sat there for ages and dried out under the heat lamps. The salad bar was basic but had what you needed and it always looked fresh. About 10 minutes before the buffet ended, staff let everyone know in case they wanted to grab another plate etc. That is great service. Perfectly managed. People were constantly checking in, cleaning, clearing tables and making sure the food area was tidy, clean and sanitary. Zero issues and highly recommended for solid, mainstream, keep-everyone-happy lunch deal. Whoever is hiring the staff and running this ship deserves a pat on the back. This is a great time going a great job. if you have the buffet, be sure to tip the tables staff too - it might not be traditional table service at lunch if you take the buffet route but they are still working hard to make sure your experience is a good and clean one - and it's...

Title: Disappointing Experience at Shakey's Pizza

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

I recently had a meal at Shakey's Pizza, and unfortunately, the overall experience fell short of my expectations. From the moment we walked in, it became apparent that there were some issues with both the service and the food quality.

To begin with, our waiter's service was quite poor. I was taken aback when he decided to remove my mother's plates while allowing others to keep theirs. He mentioned that we were only allowed one plate per person, which seemed arbitrary and inconsistent, especially considering that a buffet typically implies the freedom to eat as much as desired and use multiple plates. This left us feeling singled out and confused about the restaurant's policies.

Moving on to the food itself, I have to admit that I found it underwhelming. The pizza lacked flavor and seemed to have been sitting out for an extended period. Additionally, the salad bar options were limited, and the greens appeared wilted. I had expected a more extensive selection of fresh ingredients, but unfortunately, that was not the case.

Overall, my experience at Shakey's Pizza was disappointing, and I'm...

Monday April 28, 2025 02:58pm Perfect Time for shakeys. Very close to Kaiser Permanente Sunset. My child had vaccines today. To cheer him up, we stopped at Shakey's 5170 Sunset Blvd Parlor #17 Los Angeles, CA 90027. JOSE C took our order. We got The Medium PCM at $35.99 consists of a Medium 1 topping pizza, half order of Mojos and 4 piece chicken. Each fountain drink is $3.09. Good thing that it's unlimited drink refills. Believe it or not it does feed 3-4 people. We got stuffed! We are 2 adults, 1 teenager and 1 toddler. Took some mojos and pizza left over to go. The restaurant is very clean. Plenty of friendly staff. Everyone wearing the uniform is Latino/Hispanic. Food was delicious. Enjoyed the peace and quiet of a Monday afternoon. Restrooms are clean. They do serve Alcoholic beverages. They have an entire bar. They also have a play area for the kids. Can't complain. The experience was 10/10 due to flavor, service and cleanliness. Highly recommend. Support these stablishments so that they keep the tradition going. They are celebrating their 70th...