Restaurants & Eateries

Taste all of the flavors of Pasadena

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 Angeles’ backyard. Sit down, take a load off, and embark on a culinary journey through foodie favorites, classic sit-downs, magical hole-in-the-wall joints, and innovative new fusion creations.

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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...

Bakery/Café

Chado Tea Room

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Traditional Tea House. Chado Tea Room Pasadena serves over 200 different teas, sandwiches, salads and pastries. There are four Chado Tea Room's throughout...

Chamo

Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine is a casual, family-owned restaurant that offers the Venezuelan cuisine staple: The World Famous Arepas. The restaurant is ideal for...

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Chim means to taste in Thai. Chim! “The Tastes” of Thai Street Food is about bringing the simplicity of good eats on the street of Thailand. Every dish on the...

Chris' Korean BBQ

Chris’ Korean BBQ celebrates Korean culture through delectable cuisine. From All You Can Eat Korean BBQ to traditional Korean entrees and Soju options, they...

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Clifton's Gourmet Barbecue offers authentic Southern comfort-style meats that fall off the bone and is drenched in finger-licking, homemade BBQ sauce. Their...

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...

Asian

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...

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...