Restaurants & Bars

Pasadena's Food Scene

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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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Latte at La Chula Cafe

La Chula Café is a first-generation Latina-owned coffee shop inside Pasadena Roots. Hailing from Guatemala, the Alvarado family opened a mobile plant shop....

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La Grande Orange

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1934 Del Mar Station. La Grande Orange Café gives new life to an old train depot — the space was formerly a Santa Fe Railway depot, later Amtrak took over,...

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Step into a world of sensory wonder at Ladies and Gentlemen, where expertly crafted drinks and cutting-edge techniques combine to create an experience like no...

The Langham Afternoon Tea

Offered at The Lobby Lounge inside The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, patrons may enjoy delicate tea sandwiches, freshly-baked scones with homemade Devonshire...

Bakery/Café

Lavender & Honey

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Eat, Drink and ShopLavender & Honey is a delightful boutique coffee bar and deli serving the Pasadena community since 2014. A charming place with an espresso...

LavShash

In Old Pasadena, LavShash Kebab Restaurant offers Mediterranean dishes in an inviting atmosphere. LavShash commits to fresh and quality ingredients used in...

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From the team behind Chateau Andy and Chateau Zoe from Taiwan’s Michelin Guide, Chateau Tien Tao presents a brand-new menu that elevates the traditional...

Brunch/Breakfast

Le Grand Restaurant

Le Grand Restaurant

Unlimited Food and Drinks. Le Grand Restaurant dives into a world of flavors and making unforgettable moments with unlimited tasting and drinking...

Bakery/Café

Little Flower Pasadena

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Little Flower Pasadena is a charming cafe and candy kitchen on the western edge of Pasadena. Since 2007, Little Flower Pasadena has prepared fresh delicious...

Bakery/Café

LT9

LT9

Pure & Rich. At LT9, you'll receive quality food and drinks on-the-go in Pasadena. They offer a variety of tea, coffee, sweets, and their LT9 Bento...

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British Pub & Cafe. Lucky Baldwins British Pub & Cafe is located in one of the oldest buildings in town, in Old Pasadena. Their full kitchen serves breakfast,...

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Lucky Boy Burgers. Lucky Boy is a longstanding roadside stop along Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena that has been doing their take on breakfast burritos for...