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Pasadena's Food Scene

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Trying new cuisines is one of the most thrilling experiences for taste buds and cultural immersion. Pasadena is home to over 650 restaurants, where upscale restaurants, ritzy steakhouses, charming cafés, modern eateries, mom-and-pops, breweries, sports bars, cocktail bars, and food trucks culminate to unearth global cultures through a celebration of food.

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The late Pasadena resident and celebrated Pulitzer Prize winning food chronicler Jonathan Gold was a champion of Southern California’s diverse culinary landscape. His legacy carries on as Pasadena’s food scene sees a culinary renaissance with an exciting blend of longtime locals, immigrant families, and world-class chefs in the kitchens. With rideshares and parking abound, come and enjoy the flavors.

Explore Pasadena’s new restaurants and food trends, eat your way through the award-winning restaurants, find innovative vegan restaurants, cheer on your favorite team at lively sports bars, dive into our guide to Asian food, indulge in the sweet satisfaction of must-visit bakeries, and get into the celebratory spirit with our cocktail guide.

Restaurants

As the birthplace of Julia Child and hometown of beloved food critic Jonathan Gold, Pasadena is a celebrated food town located in downtown Los...

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Beer & Wine

Perfect for a night out, happy hour, or just an excuse to hang out and relax.

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Coffee, Tea & Cafes

Pasadena is a haven for coffee lovers and tea enthusiasts, boasting an impressive array of cafes, coffee shops, and tea houses that cater to every...

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Bakeries & Sweets

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a little something. Whether you're a chocoholic or carb-lover, Pasadena has the perfect guilty pleasure for you.

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Dog-Friendly...

Because furkids are family too!

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New Restaurants

Restaurant openings aren’t seeing any sort of slowdown with exciting new spots across Pasadena. Here are the hottest new openings and food trends.

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Browse Restaurants

Use the dropdown menu to search our directory for outdoor dining options, specific types of cuisine, and more. Already know what you want to eat? You can also type the name of your favorite restaurant into the search bar below.

American

Urth Caffe

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Organic Food and Coffee. Urth Caffé is a cafe in the Playhouse District, it occupies the ground floor of a Mission Revival building. They specialize in...

Brunch/Breakfast

Vero's

Vero's

Experience one of Southern California's signature cuisines - authentic homestyle Mexican food. Step into a small rest-stop style diner with an intimate dining...

Bakery/Café

Vrej Pastry

Vrej Pastry

The King of Pastries. Inside this Pasadena local favorite, everything is made from scratch. Vrej and his family run the bakery and bring their love for...

Bakery/Café

Wake and Late

Wake and Late

Wake and Late is a quick, modern breakfast spot for gathering with friends or loved ones. Choose from an intimate menu of bagels and burritos. Bagels are made...

Desserts

Wanderlust Creamery

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Flavors from Around the World. Located in Old Pasadena's Indiana Colony is Wanderlust Creamery. Treat yourself to artisanal ice cream flavors inspired and...

Wine Bar

We Olive & Wine Bar

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We Olive & Wine Bar is a tasting venue with various creative events. They offer the finest olive oils and wines that are also served with items like cheese...

Asian

Woon Kitchen

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Woon began as a family run pop-up born from a desire to share their mother, Mama Fong’s original Chinese comfort food. Woon offers a simple menu influenced by...

Mexican

Yahaira's

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With the immeasurable love of this father and the indescribable energy of his daughter, Yahaira's Cafe was created. Yahaira's Cafe's Mexican cuisine embodies...

Latin American

Yuca's

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Yuca's Pasadena is a Mexican restaurant that has been serving delicious eats to the LA area since 1976.

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