The Packing House

Great place to hang out. Theres lots to eat and many places to chillout. Desserts to unique food combos and wine drinking. They got bands that come some nights to perform on the middle center stage.

As a non-​OC So-Cal’er, I can say that this place is the s#$t (bro!).
But honestly, the entirety of the place is quite impressive as a package. Even more impressive considering PH’s history (check out their website or Wiki it). The place feels fun, hip, and aesthetically very appealing while not being too pretentious about it. Beyond the restaurants, the fine details into the design and artwork show the care the designers put into eliciting a certain mood for their patrons. From the outside rocking chairs to the mix interior natural and synthetic lighting, the feel of this place is lively while comforting.
Popbar, Kraft, and Blind Rabbit are of course the biggest hits as you the reader have figured out from the multiple Unilocal reviews about this place. However, the under-​appreciated other set of eats and shops here are also of higher caliber than most strip mall counterparts, and should definitely take a second look. Instead of listing them, I would encourage fellow Unilocalers to explore in the spirit foodieism. You’ll be surprised what you’ll find in a place that inherently encourages offbeat food experiences.

Cleanliness/​ambiance (1) The place is new and clean with a hipster vibe. Decorative pseudo rustic antiques line the place mixing Crate and Barrel and re-​purposed crap. And, succulents, got to have that because that’s so popular right now.
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Staff (1) — I got some arrogance from most of the workers at all stalls, not friendly, and hardly anyone smiling. Millennials is all I saw working the front and this is coming from a millennial. Think I’m making this crap up?.. Look at the workers working from the pics.
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Food (1 – 2) — The food is alright, everywhere you go; PopBar, some BBQ joint, and the Phở joint all taste generic, but not bad. Just Meh.
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Price (1) — Everything is overpriced, you can literally go across the parking lot and eat at Habit Burger, I wished I saved my money and just ate there than this over-​hyped food court.
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TLDR: Foodie paradise? I don’t think so. Pretentious foodies would eat here and call it a paradise. Meh food, for meh BBQ and Phở, I wouldn’t pay for what they’re charging. Over-​hyped-​food court. Great for people watching.

I was a kid in a candy store… so many places to pick! Could not decide where to start or what to get. But l got the frozen hot chocolate cuz l heard it was good. The only drawback was the parking. If you are here early, you can get good parking. That or just pay $ 3 for valet and save urself the headache.

Foodie Paradise!!! Seriously that’s one way to describe this place!!! I loveddd it and I can’t wait to go again and try all the awesome spots here. They have all sorts of great restaurants from grilled cheese sandwiches, sandwiches, italian, indian, american cuisine, dessert spots… the list goes on. I was limited on time so I didn’t really get a chance to really check out each restaurant but I definitely will make sure to do so.
Parking here is difficult luckily found a spot in the street after 10mins of driving around. I love that they have a little park garden next to it that you can take a little stroll before or after. The inside décor is very hipster and just really damn awesome. I saw that they had some really cool sit down areas with swings and they had this glass part filled with oranges. It was too cool.
I really plan on coming back soon to really explore all the hidden treasures this place has to offer. 2 thumbs up in my book!!!

I have been waiting a LONG time to finally stop in and check out The Packing House. I think I bookmarked it like a year or two ago, and totally forgot about it because I didn’t go out to the Orange County area often. But since the new boyfriend lives in the OC, it’s game in for all the places in Orange County! We stopped by last weekend… At first glance it doesn’t look like much. The building is much smaller than we had expected, and the parking is horrible! So much so that we almost did a drive by and just left to go somewhere else. However, we are both thankful that we spent the time finding parking, walking a mile, and taking the time to give this place a shot. We had so much fun! At first we felt lost because we didn’t know what food options there were, so we did a round-​about to check everything out. We settled on The Kroft and The Crêpe Coop for dessert. The Kroft was good; we ordered the chicken pot pie pouting, fries, pasta salad, and cheese curds. I wouldn’t suggest the pasta salad– it wasn’t good. Everything else was great. My all time favorite though was the Crêpe Coop! Let’s put it this way– I have been craving crepes ever since last weekend and I can’t wait to go back! We will probably be going back tomorrow to be 100% honest lol Overall the Packing House is awesome. It is VERY crowded though so if you don’t like lots of people and waiting in LONG lines this wouldn’t be your fancy.

The only reason I gave it 4 stars was due to the prices, I believe it is overpriced. Although the location is quite in a tourist area, I guess that’s why.
I tried Orange Pei-​Ramen and tempura — this was good but not the best I’ve had (service so-so)…I had the shrimp and chips at the fish and chips spot (service was great) close to Orange Pei upstairs, that was very good however very high in price I think something like $ 13 for 3 shrimp and fries…
I also had the homemade Ice cream at Haan’s and that was good too (service good).
Overall the food is good, it is just overpriced.

This place is overwhelming yet underwhelming. I say overwhelming when it comes to parking and crowds. I say underwhelming in terms of the food selection. Most of the menus seem too trendy and overpriced. The only place I do like is the popsicle stand, Popbar, — their offerings are delicious and they figured out how to do crowd control. I would recommend coming here on a weekday and not during prime lunch or dinner hours. Don’t come here hungry or hangry — you will have to wait in lines to order, wait some more for your food, and wait even more for a spot to eat (unless you eat outside in the patio areas).
The interior is gorgeous — it’s a must to take a selfie at. However, when it’s crowded your selfie game will be affected. People watching is also an interesting activity to do here — it runs the gamut in terms the diversity of OC — working class folks, young hipsters, tweens, and RHOC wannabes.

Wish I had a place to roll to where I live like this. I like the fact that it’s a great group of vendors that set up here. It has a bit of everything that will hopefully satisfy the picky crowd. Not super gourmet, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s a nice place to roll through and relax. Love the ambiance and décor. Well done. Gotta come back to try the other stuff.

This place is super fun to walk around and they did a super good job on getting it all together. It is a very fun, young, hip place to hang out and you always have somewhere to get something to eat no matter what you are craving.
If you haven’t visited here, do it!
If you are just traveling or whether you live here, I would have some time to look around the area. If it is on a time crunch for a lunch break lets say, that might not work out so well. However if it is lunch with a friend and no rush on the timing, then you can get some amazing food and entertainment here.

Hip and chill hang out spot. I walked in and was immediately reminded of container park in Vegas, but much better. You can get anything from wine, coffee, ice cream, chocolate. Place is trendy with various food vendors. Unfortunately I did not have much time to browse around but went on a Wednesday night and place was crowded. Seems like everyone were having a good time. Good vibe!
Love the fact that there are lots of food/​drink choices. In addition, there are many spots to sit and unwind. On the second floor they have a meeting/​gathering room with a huge table which makes it a perfect place to throw a small party or even a study session with a big group.
My only gripe about this place is the parking. It’s terrible. They do offer valet parking so not too bad. Lots of food/​drink options + great hang out spot + good vibe =I will be back again on my next Cali trip.

This is my absolute favorite place to people watch! If you ever see me in here, yes, I am watching you o_​o. The best seats are along the atrium rails on the top floor if you ask me. The Packing House brings in a good diversity of people that matches its diverse food choices and numerous dessert options alongside its bright, eclectic, and welcoming décor. It’s a great place to relax leisurely if you don’t mind the initial lines — tip: grab a beer to-​go when you first get there.
Parking isn’t the best — there is a parking lot that is almost always full and all the surrounding streets are usually full as well, but not to worry, parking can always be found. Plus, you should really have the extra walk for all the goodies you’ll be consuming inside. They also offer valet parking.

Packing House is pretty neat.
The parking sucks though.
Lots of crap in here.
Lots of people in here.
Lots of teenagers here.
Lots of Asians here.
oh gosh, how am i giving it four stars? I don;t know ill let you know when i figure it out.
Parking sucks! oh wait i mentioned that. Just pay $ 5 for valet.

This place is a definite OC favorite of mine — mainly because it has a little bit of everything. Bars, restaurants, popsicles, and a speakeasy? I could totally stay here all day and eat all of my meals here.
It’s a brightly lit place and there are lots of food options, so I think this is actually a pretty good place to go with a group of friends or with family. Each restaurant has its own sitting, but there are also tables, couches, and etc. all over the place, which means not everyone in your party needs to grab food from the same restaurant.
Customer service? Well, it really varies from each business. Some places have much better customer service than others, but overall, customer service tends to be meh — stellar.
PARKING: Admittedly, parking is a sh*t show here. There is a parking lot right out in front, but let me tell you, it’s always crowded as hell. Your best bet is park at the lot a block away and walk over or look for street parking in the surrounding area.

I am amazed by the sheer coolness of this place. The scale, the awesome décor, it’s an hipster paradise! Every which way you look there is something to take in, a never-​ending multitude of photo-​ops. I mean who can say no to two floors of beautiful architecture, lights, and amazing eateries! Just plop yourself down on one of the many seating options and take in the scene, enjoy a popsicle or some coffee and get relaxed!
I’m so glad something like this exists in Anaheim. I love taking people to the Packing house as it always makes for a fun time! Oh and yes, save yourself the headache of parking and just valet– it is worth it!

Love this place!
situated in an old Sunkist packing house (dating to 1919), it’s been refurbished as a food gallery housing around 15 – 20 restaurants, bars, chocolate shops, dessert bars, etc.
There’s seating inside and outside, though the seating is typically reserved for guests of those restaurants. There’s a mix of sit down restaurants, but most are takeaway.
Sitting outside is wonderful, nice ambient lighting at night, and clean seating under the shade during the day too.
The only complaints I have is that it’s quite pricey overall & parking is a pain. The packing house has reserved for itself a quarter of their parking lot as valet, so you have to resort to the street parking that’s free but in a residential neighborhood. On busy nights you may spend quite a long time looking for parking.

When my bro said he was taking us to the Packing House, well, I figured some run down building someone fixed up and put some shops inside. Boy, was surprised. This place is wunderbar!
It’s a multi level building with all kinds of amazing eateries. From Indian, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, gourmet ice cream bars, phở, etc., etc., etc. And so many choices for brews and drinks. I felt like a little kid at a candy store. But as a old man, I decided to contain myself.
There’s so much to choose from. Benches and couches to just sit and relax and have your meal. Even a couple of oversized swings downstairs. There was a small area right smack in the middle of both levels where there was a band performing. Nice blues tunes. I felt like dancing.
Most of the places open at 10am, for early lunch. Then right outside the packing house is an area with tables and mats where instead of sitting down you’re somewhat lying down enjoying the food and beverage! You can even rent a picnic basket with purchased goodies and sit outside on the grass for an impromptu picnic. Ingenuous! Outside in the back, they have this huge fireplace made of these huge metal panels. Gotta come back in the evening to enjoy this.
If in this area, you MUST come check this place out. And come hungry and definitely thirsty.

What an amazing place.
An unsuspecting oasis.
The drive up to this place doesn’t give any clues as to the magic inside. An awesome gastro food court, with a hidden surprise (you need to find it for yourself).
I went to 3 places in side. a pizza and beer joint with an out door bar. Amazing pizza. A hidden bar with an amazing mixologist. And a cool mexican bar that has great mixed beers and oysters. Reviews of all these places will come. I forgot to check into them.
There are so many places to try.
The building architecture/​design is so beautiful. It’s a reconditioned packing house with a rail car on the side. I say reconditioned because you can see they left a lot of the buildings original architecture in tact. It works! From the old moldy stone on the outside, to the original wooden slat flooring on the Inside, to the rail car on the side that has been converted to a dining patio.
As for the hidden surprise, just know not all things are as they seem… until next time

I love the packing house! It seriously is such a fun place.
Highlights:
–Lots of places to eat! There is seriously options for everyone. It is a great place to come to eat a meal, get a snack, or just get a delicious dessert. (I am personally a big fan of the ice cream… but there are lots of great things!)
–Super cool and fun place to hangout. I love just coming here to people watch. There are lots of places to sit and hang and talk to people.
–It’s open late! Really such a good place to come with friends or on a date or something.
Really the only downside that I can think of…
PARKING can be a nightmare depending on when you come. Sometimes you can get lucky, but I have spent 20 minutes driving around looking for a parking spot a few times. STILL WORTH IT THOUGH

We were at Downtown Disney, when our Unilocal friend, Jennifer N., suggested that we go to the Packing District nearby! Great! Our chauffer, Tim C., was game and he knew where it was, so BONUS!
Yes, lots of peeps call it the Packing District, but it clearly says, «The Packing House» on the building, so I’m sticking with it!
Anyway, it’s a cool place to hang out. It’s like a Food Court with couches, Picnic tables and benches, and a fun swing to sit on & ride!
There were items for sale (like a craft fair); things to drink, food to eat; and dessert to down! We arrived at about 9pm, so we only had an hour until closing. We found free parking in the front and approached the 2 story building. We didn’t know if we should go up or down first. We tried the upper level — there it was: Pop Bars! Yum! if I had more time, I’d try the homemade ice cream at the other side of the building, but I was on a roll and got through as many flavors of Pop Bars as I could (three).
I liked the country feel/​theme with the large white roosters at the door and the Black Sheep as one of the restaurants. The Butcher Paper on the picnic table helped to keep the area clean. Good try and fun concept, but it didn’t cover the entire surface. The edges of the table still had some crumbs from previous customers. The air plants on the vertical ropes were intersting — as if suspended in mid-​air…
We all agreed that we should return — one of us already did!