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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.

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Club 54

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SoCal's Hottest Club and Lounge. Must be 21 or older to enter. Dress to impress and get ready to dance all night to Hip Hop, Reggaeton, EDM, and many more....

Bakery/Café

Coffee and Plants

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100% aesthetic and 100% plant-based, Coffee and Plants cafe is located in Old Pasadena's One Colorado. Enjoy dairy-free lattes, coffee, teas, and more while...

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Colette

Colette Pasadena

Taste the rich cultural flavors of the San Gabriel Valley’s large Asian population at Colette in Pasadena. This former brunch spot was taken over by renowned...

Bar/Pub

Congregation Ale House

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Pasadena Chapter. The Pasadena outpost of Travis Ensling's growing company joins successful "chapters" in Long Beach and Azusa. The Pasadena branch occupies...

Bakery/Café

Copa Vida Coffee

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Artisanal Coffee Shop & Cafe. Copa Vida is an artisanal coffee shop in Old Pasadena, that also offers tea and food. It is located in a beautiful historic...

American

Cordova Cafe & Bottleshop

Cordova Cafe

Cordova Cafe is a small cafe in the Civic Center District of Pasadena. Less than a block away from the Pasadena Convention Center, the cafe sells sandwiches,...

American

Craft by Smoke and Fire

Craft

Texas BBQ with a California Twist. An American social eatery that specializes in barbeque, prime steaks, farm to table salads, unique sandwiches, artisanal...

Bakery/Café

Crepes de Paris

Crepes de Paris

Crepes De Paris serves sweet and savory breakfast and lunch crepes as well as french pastries, sandwiches, and more. Pair your meal with a steaming cup of...

Bakery/Café

Criterion Coffee

Citerion Coffee

Criterion Coffee meets the criterion of the cozy cafe scene in Old Pasadena. Designed with elegance from top to bottom, the environment is cozy and welcoming...

Wine Bar

The Crush Pad

The Crush Pad

The Crush Pad is a unique tasting room that brings together an exquisite selection of beverages, including wine, beer, and kombucha, all available on tap....

Asian

Dan Modern Chinese

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Dan Modern Chinese. Dan is a modern Chinese eatery known for its dumplings and noodles – mainly its "xiao long bao" (XLB). XLB, sometimes referred to as soup...

Bakery/Café

Dash Coffee Bar

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Dash Coffee Bar is the place to kick off your morning. They offer espresso, cold brew, refreshers, matcha, tea, baked goods, snacks, and more to get you going....

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