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Pasadena's Food Scene

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Restaurants & Dining in Pasadena

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, food halls, pop-ups, 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.

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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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Jumak Restaurant in Pasadena, CA.

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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Meet the Pasadena Makers
Setting The Table: Meet Agnes

At Agnes, gathering with loved ones for an excellent meal is celebrated - and so is the cheese.
Masterful Maestro: Meet Maestro

Upscale Mexican cuisine, live Mariachi, and Mezcal cocktails harmonize beautifully at Maestro
Passion for Brewing: Meet Cerveceria Del Pueblo

Local brewer Martin Quinones is bringing people together - one craft beer at a time.

Bone Kettle Brunch

Brunch Town Pasadena

Listen up, fellow brunch enthusiasts! Pasadena's the ultimate brunch town for foodies. You can brunch in a historic building, in a craftsman home, and in a variety of different cuisines, such as Asian, Mexican, and even Venezuelan. There's also a big selection of vegan spots, all-American diners, and cozy nooks with rustic-chic aesthetics all around town.

Pasadena's Guide to Brunch

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Pasadena Dining
Fried Chicken Guide

If you're looking for crispy, flaky chicken or savory, tender meat that falls off the bone, you're in luck. Pasadena...

Sage Vegan Bistro
Top Vegan Restaurants in Pasadena

It's easy being green—and vegan—in Pasadena. Many local restaurants are happy to cater to diners who avoid all animal...
Asian Food Guide to Pasadena

Pasadena is a culinary gateway to the robust AAPI culture in the San Gabriel Valley, where you can sip and savor the...

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Culinary Excellence – A Michelin Guide to Pasadena

Pasadena is the perfect place to sample global cuisine at a Michelin honored restaurant.

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Top Italian Restaurants in Pasadena

Pasadena's global cuisine covers all of Europe, but none so popularly as Italian food. Here's a list of our top...

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Outdoor Dining in Pasadena

With warm weather and blue skies year-round, many Pasadena restaurants offer al fresco dining where diners can soak in...

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Pasadena Boba Trail

Take a journey through the boba tea and bubble tea shops scattered throughout the city. . It's like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold, you're in search of the perfect boba drink. This trail takes you to some of the best and most popular boba spots in Pasadena, each offering their unique flavors and creative combinations. From traditional milk teas to fruit-infused concoctions and even experimental flavors, the Pasadena Boba Trail has something to please every boba lover's palate. You can hop from one shop to another, stopping along Pasadena's Route 66 hotspots along the way!

Pasadena Boba Trail

Little Flower chocolate berry cake dessert

The Ultimate Sweet...

Need a cheat day treat or do you just have a permanent sweet tooth? Boba, ice cream, pie, cakes, cookies, froyo, doughnuts! You name it, Pasadena has...

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Must-Visit Bakeries

Pasadena's baking scene is one of SoCal's most diverse, drawing on global culinary traditions to produce a wide range of sweet and savory creations.

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Cafes & Coffee Shops

Whether you need a coffee, latte, espresso, or tea to start you day, Pasadena has you covered.

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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.
Outdoor Dining

Poke Salad Bar

Poke Salad Bar serves up fresh poke bowls, a Hawaiian dish consisting of cuts of raw fish tossed with rice, vegetables, and umami-enhanced sauces. Choose your...
American

Popping Yolk Cafe

Popping Yolk Cafe is one of SoCal’s most popular brunch spots. Now open in Pasadena, the cafe offers an inviting atmosphere to all. They serve brunch favorites...

Prolece tea
Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Prolece Tea

Prolece Tea provides a variety of delicate, sweet, milk and fruity teas that are sure to quench your thirst. Use toppings, like boba or lychee jelly, to switch...

Real Food Daily
Take-Out

Real Food Daily

Vegan Restaurant in PasadenaReal Food Daily a vegan cafe in Pasadena's South Lake Avenue District, Executive Chef Ann Gentry takes a plant-based approach at...

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Outdoor Dining

Republik Coffee

Republik Coffee is the ideal place to stop for an authentic, global coffee. Enjoy cold brews, lattes, cappuccinos, and tea while filling up with a signature...

Roccos Tavern
Outdoor Dining

Rocco’s Tavern

Old Pasadena Bar. Rocco's Tavern in Old Pasadena features a sprawling bar, restaurant, and outdoor cafe inspired by the classic Italian eateries and taverns...
Only in Pasadena

Roma Italian

Roma Market Italian Deli is an Italian supermarket and deli in Pasadena with an incredible sandwich that has no name.
American

Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is a California-based soul food restaurant chain founded by Herb Hudson, a Harlem native, in 1975. It is best known for...

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Sports

Rose Bowl Loop

The Rose Bowl Loop Trail is a popular and fitness and recreation loop around the famous Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. The 3.3 mile loop is on pavement the...

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Only in Pasadena

Rose Tree Cottage

With the sound of clinking bone china cups and saucers; the fragrance of freshly baked hot scones; the aroma of fresh roses and the soft dulcet tones of 'Tea...

Rose Bud Coffee
Brunch/Breakfast

Rosebud Coffee

Coffee with a Cause. Rosebud Coffee began as an old coffee cart traveling around Los Angeles as a way to empower homeless and transitional-aged youth while...

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