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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The Boy and the Bear

The irresistible charm of The Boy & The Bear coffee roastery is in the warmth and magic of Colombian culture. With locations across California, this...

Latin American

Brick and Flour

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Artisanal Mexican Grill. Brick & Flour serves neo-traditional Mexican food in a casual dining spot. A revolutionary concept that serves the freshest and...

American

Brooklyn Square

BKSQ

Brooklyn Style in Old Town. A classic New York style deli and pizzeria. Brooklyn square is more than a pizza stop. Generous portions of fried ravioli,...

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Located on Brookside Golf Course's expansive grounds, Brookside Restaurant is a great place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. Open to the public daily...

Bubble Puff Tea

Bubble Puff & Tea is created by two PCC alumni for the simple love of Tea and Hong Kong style egg waffles. Carefully sourced from premium tea plantations in...

Desserts

Buca Di Beppo

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Celebrate at the Best Venue in Town!. Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for groups and private events. Our fun atmosphere, group-friendly restaurant venue,...

European

Cafe Santorini

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Located in historic Old Pasadena, Café Santorini offers Mediterranean cuisine, cocktails and an excellent wine list. The ambiance of their indoor dining room...

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Fueled by a passion for tea and storytelling, Callisto Tea House is a woman-owned space offering high-quality single origin teas from around the world. Try the...

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Artisan Creamery. East Pasadena is ground zero for Carmela Ice Cream chef/owner Jessica Mortarotti and business partner Zachary Cox, who now run three...

Bakery/Café

Carrara's

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Visit Carrara, a family-owned pasticceria, for fine, homemade Italian treats such as cakes, pastries, gelato, and espresso. Helmed by renowned Italian pastry...

European

CAVA Pasadena

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CAVA Pasadena is a casual Mediterranean restaurant located in the South Lake Avenue District. CAVA Pasadena's build-it-yourself, seasonally-inspired menu...