Trimana

I expect something like Trimana to be basic and unexciting and you would think they could do a simple turkey sandwich without a problem, but stale bread? On a busy lunch day? Get your act together, Trimana.

Great place and really nice staff! They have big, fresh salads and tons of options if you want a burger, sandwhich or even breakfast burritos. The food always comes really quick and is very fresh. They have daily specials, that include a drink and are always a good choice. I go to Trimana a couple times a week at least and I’d definitely recommend it. Two thumbs up!

A-​ok, in my book!
Good local lunch places for a dime a dozen, but I’ve always had a great experience at Trimana. This one and the one in El Segundo.
The sourdough grilled cheese and fries is excellent. Also, the chicken wrap with BBQ or Chipotle is very fresh and filling. Most of their meals you can split in half and save for dinner.
Today I tried something interest… a Chipotle Pesto sandwich on ciabatta with a side of fries for $ 9.
Dependable lunch food!

This is the best Trimana I’ve ever been to. I usually don’t like trimana but the staff here makes sure to provide the customer with the best ingredients, while making the most of the small space they have there.
The place is always clean, even during and after the lunch rush. They love to see familiar faces, and I’ve never had an issue here. This is the perfect business park lunch spot.

I can’t say that I love Trimana. During the lunch rush it’s usually busy, doesn’t move very quickly, and since it’s such a small place, it gets uncomfortably full with just a handful of people inside. The food is always underwhelming and generally bland: I’ve tried wraps, sandwiches, soups, fries, and more from here, but every time I wish I would’ve gone to City Kitchen Express, Subway, or Mrs. Winston’s, which are all just a short walk away in the Water Gardens.
The food is also pricey, especially for what you get, and the portion sizes aren’t big enough to justify the high cost. But that being said, even if the prices were decent, the food isn’t. All the hot food I’ve gotten has been lukewarm at best and it doesn’t taste like they use very high-​quality ingredients in their food. I haven’t been impressed with Trimana in my multiple visits and do not plan to go back again.

If I didn’t work in the building I’d never come back but every now and then when I run out of time in the morning I call and order something to pick up. I almost always bite into it thinking «I should have just gone to subway».
Egg and cheese sandwich is always over or under toasted leaving me with soggy bread or burnt bread and about 3x too much egg. It’s also covered in a ridiculous amount of cheddar that is hardly melted and always lopsided which means you’re going to have plenty of bites that are just egg and burnt or soggy toast. I feel like they also don’t butter the bread or season this at all. I mean, a little salt and pepper goes a long way. From now on I’d rather be late and just make my own egg sandwich at home.
Staff is always friendly though.

The chiptole chicken wrap is pretty good, get it with the spinach wrap though as the tortilla they use always cracks and makes a mess. Curly fries are decent here too.
Compared to Ms. Winston’s next door, it’s a bit pricey though.

But you know what… you work at the water gardens this is basically what you’re going to be eating. You can also smell the Grease from a water fountain away… Anyway, about to order breakfast… sigh

This the worst place ever. A little exaggeration but thats how bad it was. Ordered a grilled cheese sandwich. HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG WITH GRILLED CHEESE FREAKING SANDWICH.
1. The price a whopping 6.35. For a freaking grilled cheese sandwich.
2. Cheese wasn’t melted all the way.
3. The sandwich was the size of 70% of regular bread.
4. Bread was hard as hell. Like the kind that scrapes the skin off of the roof of your mouth.
5. Needless to say it tasted like SHIT.

Went here and got the BLATT Wrap for a total of $ 8.09 after taxes. I don’t know if I should spell it out as B L A T T or pronounce it as BLATT. Anyone know?
Bacon, lettuce, avocado, turkey, tomato. Not super cheap for the size but it was very good (possibly because there was bacon inside, and bacon makes everything delicious). Lots of other things to choose from their menu inside and you may find yourself staring at it while the line forms in front of you. It’s not very big inside… so it might be helpful to check out their selection online on their website before heading out there.

It’s light, it’s quick, it’s close and it’s a step up from subway. Came here for the first time yesterday and got the BLATT chips/​drink combo with a side of fried jalapeño. Came around 1 and there was no line, but at 1:10 it was packed, so if you’re in a rush maybe consider calling ahead.
The wrap wasn’t bad, in a crispy tortilla with mayo And very light seasoning. I would have appreciated a little salt and pepper but that’s just my preference. Ill be back, as my coworkers come here constantly so the rest of their food must be good.

I spoke to the manager here and cleared the air:
High price– When I bought my BLT the first time it was $ 13 dollars but when you mention the combo it is around $ 9 – 10 level which is acceptable. I have been back here several times for the BLT and it is very good at this price point. Make sure to order with extra mayo to bring out the flavor.
Locals– Locals do come here, so that is pleasant
Validated parking– They do validate for free parking here. So there is no cost to park. Parking is free, no cost.

Well. If you’re stuck in the water gardens, Trimana really isn’t a bad choice. Though, you definitely have to know what to get.
So here are a list of items that are good to get:
Chicken Chipotle wrap
Cobb salad
And that is all. Stick to those, and you will be able to walk away happy and not feel robbed. I haven’t really had great experiences with the soups.
Quick and dirty lunch. Get it done.

I had THEE worst experience here yesterday. All I ordered was a sandwich and a cup of turkey chili. In a matter of an hour and a half, I broke out into a cold sweat, got a throbbing headache, experienced sharp pains and threw up all over myself and my car. Beyond disgusting!!!
After I hurled, I felt much better though! :-)
I called Trimana today to inform them how sick I got in case they received any other calls from folks that got sick and they had the audacity to deny that it was from their food. Said it must have been from something I ate 24 hours before I got sick. Uuuummm… no! They would not apologize or offer any assistance. I will NEVER eat there again! They are getting a letter to their corporate office from me.

I come here when I need stuff to eat.
One thing I really like that gives them an extra star: their cobb salad. $ 8 bucks gives you a really hefty salad that is good value.
They are take out only, and part of the watergarden. I probably eat here 2 – 3 times a week unless I have something better to do. Usually iI just take the food up and eat quickly at the desk. Not a place I would go with co-​workers or take a client.

I eat here often. nothing too special about this Trimana compared to others.
The service is nice (I usually get there when there is no one else there). Trimana can be a bit pricey for what you get… but it’s not terrible.

Chipotle Chicken Wrap (³⁄₅)
Curly Fries (³⁄₅)
This place is packed. Probably not because it’s great tasting food, but it’s because it’s close and cheapish.
I actually ordered garlic fries because I know I’ve had some bomb garlic fries before, and I knew I can review that. That being said, they gave me curly fries. At first, I wondered if I somehow had acquired an accent that can make garlic fries sound like curly fries. Then I came to the conclusion that there is no such accent. I actually wanted to return my fries and get my garlic fries, but my friends already got their food and I didn’t want everyone to wait.
The chicken wrap was okay, nothing stood about it. Some chicken, some red onion salad, and flour tortilla.
The curly fries are your standard curly fries. It tastes exactly the same as every single restaurant that serves curly fries. How the taste is always so consistent beats me, but it is.
That being said, the view out side is beautiful and serene. I can sit there, eat average/​crappy food all day, and still feel somehow content with my situation.

Turkey Chili with cheese and onions. Ask for more crackers.
Done deal. That’s all I get!

People bash Trimana and I totally get it — it’s basically fast food. But since lunch options around the Water Garden are pretty limited, you’ll eventually give it a try if you work around here. I will say they do have a lot of options. Also, they make everything fresh to order which is nice (i.e. no microwaved cardboard sandwiches). My only experience here is with the breakfast wraps and these are actually pretty tasty! Especially if you’re a little hungover… They come with eggs, salsa, hash browns and sour cream INSIDE the wrap. I’m not really a potato person, but I love these hash browns all wrapped up! On top of the basic, I get turkey bacon, avocado, onion, jack cheese with NO sour cream. So good but super filling.
Also, I always give a place a few extra points if they can hook me up with some spicy hot goodness. I love Trimana’s «Hot Hot Pepper Sauce» because it really is crazy HOT. Just warning ya. Also they’ll probably give you a bottle of it for free if you ask!

It is what is it… LUNCH SPOT. It’s not gross or anything. Actually the burger is better than most fast food places.
I mean it’s not like i’ll totally go out of the way to come and dine at the utmost amazing Trimana joint. Shrug. SO… let it be.
Tips: Order online and come pick up if you have foresight to plan ahead. It will save you sometime. This particular Trimana is soooo super small, the line frequently go all the way outside of the store.
Bottomline: Don’t come at 12:30 on a rainy day… it sucks.