Restaurants & Bars

Pasadena's Food Scene

Chong Ching Yao Mei

Dining

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.

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.

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Desserts

Hello Gelato

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Hello Gelato is a delicious spot to grab a scoop of Italian Gelato, freshly-made. The cool treat is perfect for a hot day or as a nice snack while strolling...

Bakery/Café

Hello You're Welcome

Hello You're Welcome

HYW is a place where cultures converge through food heritage, incorporating the flavors of Rwanda, South America, Morocco, and Sicily into their donut lines...

Bakery/Café

Highlight Coffee

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Highlight Coffee is a coffee shop in Northwest Pasadena. Their coffee is silky, smooth yet semi bold, aromatic, and easy to drink without a bitter or sharp...

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In the heart of Old Pasadena, Himalayan Café is pleased to serve authentic Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. With mountain grown herbs and spices, it is...

American

Holy Saints!

Holy Saints

Old Pasadena's Neighborhood Gem. Holy Saints opened in May 2023 and is owned by Chef Daniel and partner Stephanie, a husband-and-wife team. As a small...

Bakery/Café

Home Brewed Bar

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Cold Brew Coffee Shop. Home Brewed Bar specializes in artisan cold brew coffee and tea, and non-dairy milk, boba from all over the world and each cup is...

American

Hook Burger

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Hook Burger isn’t just a burger joint – it’s a labor of love focusing on humanely raised, 100% fresh, incredible-tasting ingredients. It’s redefining...

American

Hot Wings Cafe

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Hot Wings Café in Pasadena is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat. The establishment specializes in chicken wings, sandwiches, burgers and more in a casual...

American

Howlin' Ray's

Howlin Rays Food

Howlin' Ray's finally opened its doors to a second location in Pasadena and it is scorching hot! In 2016, their Nashville-style hot chicken brought the heat to...

Bakery/Café

I Like Pie

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Old Pasadena welcomed a new pie shop dishing out individual pie experiences with delicious personal pies. Flavors change seasonally based on regionally sourced...