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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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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.

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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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Korean BBQ ready to be served from Chris’ Korean BBQ in Pasadena, CA.
Best Korean Restaurants to Try in Pasadena

Savor the Korean flavors in Pasadena, from sizzling barbecue to savory stews.

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...
Vegan & Vegetarian

If you're vegan, semi-vegetarian, flexitarian, or undecided, the plant-based foodways in Southern California shines in...
Asian Food Guide to Pasadena

Pasadena is a culinary passport to the robust Asian American Pacific Islander culture in the San Gabriel Valley.

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Michelin Rated

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

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Craft by Smoke and Fire

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

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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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Delight Pastry

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Delight Pastry has worked to produce the most beautiful and delicious pastries, offering a tantalizing variety of European products including cakes,...

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Deluxe 1717

Deluxe 1717

From long time Pasadena Chef and caterer Onil Chibás, Deluxe 1717 is a warm and welcoming eatery offering New American cuisine interwoven with ingredients from...

American

Dena Burgers

Dena Burgers

Located East of 210 Freeway and a few minutes from Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, husband-and-wife-owned Dena Burgers offers a blend of Mexican and American...

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