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Pasadena's Food Scene

Chong Ching Yao Mei

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.

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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wine bar

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

Coffee, Tea & Cafes in Pasadena are the perfect way to start your morning.

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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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The Brunch Guide to...

Brunch is back and leisurely weekend feasts have officially been revived across Pasadena, where even the brunch is a Southern Californian crossroads...

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lucky baldwins cheeseburger week sliders

Savory Eats and...

January serves up a delicious feast for foodies

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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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stone brewed beer

The Beer Buzz: A...

Bottoms up! Here are some Pasadena bars that shine as local favorites.

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Bone Kettle Berry Mango Mimosas

Cocktail Guide

Creative cocktails are on the menu at so many of Pasadena's watering holes and eateries.

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Frenchifornia bakery display of pastries

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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True food kitchen

USA Today's 10Best...

USA Today 10Best | November 9, 2019 | By: Lola Augustine Brown

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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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Rosebud Coffee Latte and scone

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.

Frenchifornia
Brunch/Breakfast

Frenchifornia

Frenchifornia is a bakery established by Thomas Dumont-Girard and Guillaume Delcourt, two French guys who fell in love with California, and is located around...

Gale Restaurant
Outdoor Dining

Gale’s Restaurant

Gale's Restaurant. Gale's Restaurant is a bustling bistro featuring the most comprehensive selection of Northern Italian cuisine. Inspiration for many of the...
American

Gaucho Grill

Gaucho Grill offers an exquisite menu of delectable steak and seafood plates, homemade pastas, empanadas, and milanesas.

Ginger Spice
Outdoor Dining

Ginger and Spice Noodles

Asian and American FusionGinger And Spice Noodle & Grill is an independent cafe in Pasadena's Playhouse Village. Their menu fuses Asian and American cuisines...

Grandview Palace
Take-Out

Grandview Palace

Family-owned and operated for over 15 years, Grandview Palace takes pride on serving guests with exceptional Chinese cuisine, newly located in the heart of Old...

Granville patio bar
Outdoor Dining

Granville

Granville is all about gourmet quality food, without being pretentious. They use only the freshest, highest quality ingredients, including hormone-free and...

Great Maple truffle fries
American

Great Maple

Comfort Food. Great Maple is a modern American restaurant specializing in upscale comfort food with a twist. Enjoy American classics made from scratch with...
Outdoor Dining

Green Street Café

Green Street Café serves Mediterranean food to the Playhouse Village of Pasadena. Their cuisine ranges from gyros to kebabs, to full platters filled with...
Outdoor Dining

Green Street Restaurant

Green Street Restaurant has been a Pasadena tradition since 1979. Serving California cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Green Street is the place where...
Outdoor Dining

Guisado's

Guisado's is a Mexican Restaurant that makes hand-made tortillas right in front of your eyes for a delight of sight and taste. Enjoy tacos, filling platters,...
Take-Out

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku, meaning "Horn of the Bull" in Japanese, provides the authentic Japanese yakiniku (grilled barbecue) dining experience where customers share a grill...

Hahamongna watershed park
Outdoors

Hahamonga Watershed Park

Hahamongna Watershed Park is located at the Southeast corner of Oak Grove Drive and Foothill Boulevard. This 1300-acre park in the Arroyo Seco extends from...

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