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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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Dots cupcake bakery

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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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. And of course, there's always a trendy barista ready to whip up your favorite latte art masterpiece or a fruity mimosa to get the party started. Get your most brunch-appropriate outfit and head to Pasadena.

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 knows how to do some of the best...

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Sage Vegan Bistro

Top Vegan...

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

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Asian Food Guide to...

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

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Union Pasadena Pasta

Culinary Excellence...

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

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Top Italian...

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

Arroyo Chop House

Classic American Steakhouse. Arroyo Chop House is a classic American steakhouse located near the mansions of Millionaire's Row. Their USDA Prime beef is aged...

Bacchus Kitchen
Outdoor Dining

Bacchus’ Kitchen

Pasadena Restaurant. Bacchus' Kitchen is a casual restaurant in Pasadena's Bungalow Heaven neighborhood. Chef Claud Beltran opened this restaurant in 2014...

Bar Chelou rice dish photographed by Wonho Frank Lee
Outdoor Dining

Bar Chelou

Drawing inspiration from the eclectic, boundary-eschewing bistromie movement in Paris, Bar Chelou is Pasadena’s first neo-bistro. From Chef/Owner Douglas...

Barney's Beanery ceiling bar
Outdoor Dining

Barney’s Beanery Pasadena

Route 66 Roadhouse. Barney's Beanery is a Route 66 Roadhouse located in Old Pasadena. Their large newspaper-style menu features 40 craft beers on draft, a...
Coffee, Tea, Juice

Bearology Pasadena

Located in the Indiana Colony Market, Bearology serves tasty boba teas, smoothies, and milk teas in commemorative takeaway glass jars.

Blind Donkey
Outdoor Dining

Blind Donkey

Craft Whiskey Bar. The Goat Group, a distinguished company led by beer and spirits expert Ryan Sweeney, Brandon Bradford, and Alen Aivazian first launched...
Only in Pasadena

Boba ChaCha

Boba ChaCha is a chic, Instagram-worthy boba shop located in Old Pasadena. Their menu consists of sweet drinks, smoothies, unique tea flavors ranging from...
Outdoor Dining

Bobby’s Place

A Pasadena institution since 1964, Bobby's Place is Pasadena’s longest running burger and burrito stops. Stop in for their famous bean and cheese burrito.
Asian-owned food

Boiling Point Concept

Soul Warming Based out of Southern California, Boiling Point specializes in Taiwanese-style hot pot. In 2015, the group opened this new concept restaurant in...

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Outdoor Dining

Bone Kettle

Southeast Asian Kitchen. Bone Kettle adds a new twist to the Pasadena culinary community by introducing their culturally-inspired dishes. Bone Kettle's broth...

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Outdoors

Brookside Park

Park Near the Rose BowlPasadena's largest fully maintained park facility (61.1 acres) is located just south of Rose Bowl Stadium. Lots of parking is available...

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