20 Reasons to Visit The Village

The Village is your one-stop shopping destination when life gets busy. Forget taking multiple trips to different places; at The Village, you can pick up groceries, handle errands, and grab great takeout food in one easy outing. 

Whether you want to browse for fun or get through your to-do list, you’ve got options. Here are the 20 amazing national and local shops, eateries, and service retailers you can take advantage of the next time you visit The Village East and West. 

Dining

With sit-down restaurants, casual walk-in spots, and drive-thrus at The Village, you can enjoy a relaxed meal or grab a quick bite on the go.

1. Applebee’s

When you want tasty food and a friendly atmosphere, Applebee’s is a great choice. The massive menu features hearty appetizers, grilled proteins, pasta, burgers, and kids’ food, so everyone can find something they love. They also have a bar with a variety of specialty cocktails and beverages. 

The Village location has curbside pickup, delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout.

2. BBQ Chicken

True to its name, BBQ Chicken has a selection of barbecued whole chickens, wings, and boneless drumsticks, plus go-to sides and Korean dishes like Kimchi fried rice. The best part? The selection of sauces—from spicy to sweet—to round out your meal. Stop by for a snack or grab one of their affordable lunch combos. 

The Village location has curbside pickup, delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout.

3. Cold Stone Creamery

Satiate your sweet tooth with a treat from Cold Stone. Pick from a long list of tried-and-true ice cream combos—like Oreo cookie or peanut butter pretzel—or customize your own. Not in the mood for ice cream? Try a shake, cake, or frappuccino. 

The Village location has delivery, online ordering, and takeout.

4. L&L Hawaiian BBQ

L&L Hawaiian BBQ serves Hawaiian comfort food infused with flavors from Japan, China, the Philippines, Portugal, and Korea. In addition to barbecued beef and chicken, you can also get fried shrimp, spam, and deep-fried chicken katsu. 

The Village location has delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout.

5. McDonald’s

A fast-food classic, McDonald’s has what you’re craving any time of day: breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Pick up an early morning McMuffin, order a classic burger combo for lunch, grab a late afternoon McFlurry to satisfy your sweet tooth, or try one of their latest menu additions, like guava cream cheese pie. 

The Village location has curbside pickup, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout.

6. Mr. Pho

If you’re in the mood for authentic Vietnamese pho, look no further than Mr. Pho. The chic restaurant has a simple menu and fresh ingredients, serving top-notch broth, noodles, herbs, and meats. Choose from one of Mr Pho’s specialty soups or build your own. 

The Village location has dine-in options.

7. Nature’s Juice

Head over to Nature’s Juice for a quick pick-me-up between errands. With delicious, filling smoothies, acai bowls, and cold juices, they have options as tasty as they are nutritious. 

The Village location has online ordering and takeout.

8. Panda Express

When you want Chinese food that’s hot and ready to eat, make your way to Panda Express. Choose from classic Chinese dishes like orange chicken, broccoli beef, walnut shrimp, and eggplant tofu. Planning a family get-together or birthday party? Panda Express also does catering, so you can order a large meal that’s totally customizable. 

The Village location has delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout. 

9. Panera Bread

With a cozy atmosphere and healthy comfort foods, Panera Bread has on-the-go options and hearty meals if you have time to sit down. Choose from salads with seasonal ingredients, panini sandwiches, pastries, and soups. 

The Village location has curbside pickup, delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout.

10. Pieology

Want to make your own pizza—and eat it in minutes? Pieology lets you customize your perfect pie, one ingredient at a time. Choose from a handful of different bases, sauces, cheeses, vegetables, seasonings, meats, and herbs. 

The Village location has curbside pickup, delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout.

11. Rubio’s

Marrying fresh California flavors and Mexican classics, Rubio’s is the best spot for a quick meal with real ingredients. You can get chicken, steak, and seafood in delicious bowls, burritos, or salads. 

The Village location has curbside pickup, delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout. 

12. Starbucks

The go-to place for everything caffeine, Starbucks is a shopping staple. Pick up your favorite frappuccino or iced tea to sip as you walk around The Village, or stop inside to grab a snack or order up a hot breakfast dish. Want to try something new? Starbucks’s “secret” menu has fun options like a Hocus Pocus Latte and Apple Martini Refresher. 

The Village location has delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout. 

13. Ten Ren’s Tea Time

Need some energy to get through your to-do list? Ten Ren’s Tea Time has an incredible selection of unique tea drinks that are freshly brewed and made to order. You can get milk teas with toppings like boba and pudding, fruity slushies, and coffee. But Ten Ren’s isn’t just about drinks; they also offer catering, entrees, and yummy snacks like fried tempura. 

The Village location has curbside pickup, delivery, dine-in options, online ordering, and takeout.

Shopping and Services

Our collection of stores and service retailers includes home goods, groceries, haircuts, tech support, and banking assistance. 

14. TJ Maxx

When you need high-quality clothes, shoes, accessories, home decor, or household goods at an affordable price, TJ Maxx has you covered. Stop by to browse the aisles or pick up items on your shopping list. 

15. HomeGoods

Want to update your interior or buy a thoughtful gift for someone? HomeGoods is the store that has it all, whether you need furniture, home accessories, decorations, or cookware. Pop by between errands to gather goods for gifts or home makeovers. 

16. Aldi

Aldi offers the best of both worlds when it comes to supermarkets: a wide variety of groceries at low prices. Load up on food for the week or stop in for kitchen staples or fun additions to a weeknight dinner.

17. AT&T

If you’re looking to upgrade your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Samsung Smartphone, AT&T’s staff can help you explore options, compare pricing, and get set up on the plan that works for you.

18. Schools First

The nation’s largest educational credit union, Schools First serves eligible Southern California school employees and their families. If you’re a member, you’ll get high-quality financial products and services at a reasonable cost—and attentive, personalized service along the way.

19. Supercuts

Ready for a fresh look? Stop by Supercuts to get an affordable haircut that makes you look your best. It’s a perfect place to take your kids for their first chop, get a touch-up on your current style, or experiment with a new look.

20. Tutor Time

When you need excellent educational care for the kids in your life, visit Tutor Time. They have educational infant care, preschool programs, and Junior Kindergarten for local babies and children ages six weeks to 12 years old. Kids who visit Tutor Time get to take advantage of their fun playgrounds, nutritious meals, unique curriculums, and a new STEAM lab to develop their wide-ranging skills.

Want to learn more about The Village? Visit our website or check out our directory for hours and maps. 

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