Unfortunately it looks like there isn't an Arby's within easy walking distance of BotCon this year. Kinda disappointing since it probably holds sentimental value for a few BotCon-goers, what with the AM Predaking art story and all. I personally associate it with BotCon since it's often the only time I'm able to eat there, being that there are currently no Arby's in Japan.

The closest one appears to be one in Alhambra over 3 miles away to the south. The address is 347 Main St., just south of Story Park. Public transportation will get you most of the way there. The route with the least walking distance according to socaltransport.org is the Metro Local 260 bus, boarding at the SW corner of S Fair Oaks Ave/Del Mar Blvd. (just south of Central Park which is a few blocks east of the Pasadena Convention Center), then riding to the NW corner of Atlantic Blvd/Alhambra Rd. and walking to the east. Fare is only $1.25.

Anyways, I was just wasting time at work looking all this up so I thought I'd share in case anyone else enjoys Arby's while at BotCon.

Man, and I *really* doubt there's a Chik-Fil-A....

Sorry. The closest are down in Cerritos, Redondo Beach, and Torrance.

As for Arby's, yeah, the one in Alhambra would be the closest. It's in a court plaza of sorts, and faces Main Street, so you really can't miss it.

Well, there is, but it's as lonegamer8 says, you have to be willing to drive a ways to get there. If you REALLY want to do so, though, they do exist....

There's a Zankou Chicken and a Pollo Loco, if you really need to get that poultry monkey off your back.

Folks who don't live here probably aren't familiar with these chains (especially Zankou), but I'd echo the recommendation. Zankou especially. (Both can be found just a few blocks East of the convention center on Colorado Blvd. Zankou's just a bit shy of Hill, and El Pollo Loco is just after you cross Hill)

But it really needs to be said that neither of these chains are really anything like Chik-Fil-A. Really, the only thing they have in common is that they primarily serve chicken. They way each prepares that chicken is radically different from each other.

Bright side is that Zankou is right next to Comics Factory, one of the LCS I frequent.

I think Zankou's pretty nasty, myself.

But yeah, the LA area totally needs more Chick-Fil-As.

Also, what you REALLY need to hit up while you're in the area is In-N-Out Burger. Only on the West Coast, and the best fast-food burger chain bar none. Unfortunately, none within walking distance of the convention center, but worth the drive or a stop on the way to/from the airport.

Also also, if you can drive the 6.5 miles to Glendale one of the days for lunch, Porto's Bakery has some of the finest sandwiches, pastry, and baked goods I've ever put in my mouth.

For those who may have missed it, I discuss the In-N-Out in Alhambra (I consider this to be a more viable option than the Glendale In-N-Out, although if you're going to Porto's anyway...) at my blog.

Ah! Forgot about that one! Parking's kinda a pain in the aft, although getting IN to the drive-thru is a bit of a challenge itself, especially during the the lunch rush. But, the burgers are definitely worth it. Best West Coast burger chain.

Also to note, the Arby's in Alhambra is further south of the Alhambra In-N-Out by, oh, 5-10 minutes by car.

No need to go so far for an In n' Out. There's one just a few blocks past Pasadena City College (not on the same street, but the next one over).

EDIT: Ah, I see G.B. mentioned it in his blog.

But yeah, if you're up to the trip, Porto's is awesome. Potato balls, dude. Potato balls.

Is there really ANY place to eat within walking distance of the convention center?

I list several at my blog.