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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

The Terrace Restaurant

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The Terrace at the Langham Huntingtin, Pasadena offers a California bistro-style menu with fresh seasonal, sustainable ingredients, and features an outdoor...

Asian

Tibet Nepal House

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Serving the authentic Himalayan cuisine of Nepal, Tibet and India, Tibet Nepal House uses only the finest fresh herbs and spices to prepare delicious and...

Asian

Tokyo Chick

Tokyo Chick

Tokyo Chick is an open Japanese kitchen ( specializing in fried chicken). Watch your food be freshly cooked in front of you with all day-combos or bento boxes...

Asian

Tomikawa Sushi

Tomikawa

Tomikawa Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant offers premium ingredients, expertly crafted sushi, and a lively ambience! Enjoy Sapporo draft beer, deals on...

Latin American

Torta's Mexico

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Tortas Mexico offers an authentic Mexican dining experience with recipes and sauces from the ancient homeland of San Juan Yucuita in the Nochixtlan District of...

Asian

Tpumps

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About Tpumps. Tpumps ensures the best quality tea experience for their Tpumps fans. To guarantee the best quality, they use loose leaf teas to brew all of...

Bar/Pub

Trappiste Pub

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Pasadena Bar. Lucky Baldwin's Trappiste is located on historic Route 66, near Pasadena City College. The Trappiste features a shaded patio and flat-screen...

American

True Food Kitchen

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True Food Kitchen is a restaurant and lifestyle brand inspired by the philosophy that food should make you feel better, not worse, and that great tasting food...

Asian

Twinkle Tea

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Some have considered their tea and drinks to be the most sophisticated among the tea shops. Twinkle Tea strives to achieve the perfect balance between the tea,...

European

Union Restaurant

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Northern Italy Meets Southern California. Union is a 50-seat restaurant and bar featuring a deeply personal, seasonally Californian interpretation of...

Bakery/Café

Union Street French Café

Union Street French Café

Union Street French Café is a family-owned establishment serving organic, fresh, and homemade treats. Step into the romance of organic French cooking and enjoy...

European

Uovo

Uovo

Truly Authentic Italian. In South Lake District's Pasadena Commons courtyard, Uovo is known for its fresh pasta - flown in from Italy overnight. Uovo is an...

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