Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
The very best ever. A must go.
It is in the neighboring city but worth it – just a couple of extra miles westward on Colorado Blvd. They serve everything, not just pizza – but the pizza is the bes
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Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
The very best ever. A must go.
It is in the neighboring city but worth it – just a couple of extra miles westward on Colorado Blvd. They serve everything, not just pizza – but the pizza is the bes
Arroyo Chop House
Steak - Expensive
Cafe Santorini
Mediterranean, Mid-level pricing
Italian - my daughter's favorite. Tightly situated tables and louder but delicious.
Celestino Ristorante & Bar
Italian - my daughter's favorite. Tightly situated tables and louder but delicious.
Green Street Restaurant
California Cuisine and great salads
Italian. Delicious and in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. There is always a crowd, so make a reservation.
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Mi Piace
Italian. Delicious and in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. There is always a crowd, so make a reservation.
Parkway Grill
Special occasion dining. In the same Smith Bros. dining group as Arroyo Chop House.
President Thai Restaurant
Thai - outside the main drag of Pasadena
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
Soul Food and the best waffles ever
Delicious Thai. It's sister restaurant next door is Saladang Song and they specialize in seafood items.
Saladang
Delicious Thai. It's sister restaurant next door is Saladang Song and they specialize in seafood items.
Sushi Roku
Expensive sushi. In the heart of Old Town Pasadena.
Japanese. In the Paseo Mall, 2nd level near Arclight theatre. Teppan-yaki tables or regular dining tables available.
Tokyo Wako Pasadena
Japanese. In the Paseo Mall, 2nd level near Arclight theatre. Teppan-yaki tables or regular dining tables available.
High End Seasonal CA version of Northern Italian. Reservations required in advance!
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Union Restaurant
High End Seasonal CA version of Northern Italian. Reservations required in advance!
Everything you could ever want in a casual setting. Very eclectic place and has lots of TVs. Good sports bar.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Everything you could ever want in a casual setting. Very eclectic place and has lots of TVs. Good sports bar.
Il Fornaio Pasadena
Italian. In the heart of Old Town Pasadena. Chain.
Houston's
Steaks and generally great ambiance. Chain restaurant.
Organic Coffee/Tea with great healthy food and delicious desserts. Long lines most of the time. The coffee is marvelous!
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Urth Caffe
Organic Coffee/Tea with great healthy food and delicious desserts. Long lines most of the time. The coffee is marvelous!
The Cheesecake Factory
Chain – big menu – Famous from "The Big Bang Theory"
Zankou Chicken
Armenian/Mediterranean Food – Fast Food – Delicious! Very casual.
A Pasadena MUST EAT HERE. Their burgers, many daily pies, fresh milk shakes, salads, potato salad, etc. are all fabulous. Do not miss the pie!
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Pie 'n Burger
A Pasadena MUST EAT HERE. Their burgers, many daily pies, fresh milk shakes, salads, potato salad, etc. are all fabulous. Do not miss the pie!
Local Chain Burgers, Fries, Shakes (and that’s it) Famously fresh and delicious.
Be ready for a long line both inside and drive-through at all hours of the day – typically 20-30 minutes.
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In-N-Out Burger
Local Chain Burgers, Fries, Shakes (and that’s it) Famously fresh and delicious.
Be ready for a long line both inside and drive-through at all hours of the day – typically 20-30 minutes.
Blaze Pizza
Individual Pizzas made to your specifications and quick fired, and salads.
Famous Burger’s and Breakfast Burritos (yum.) My son’s favorite! Newer location, and closer to the house.
Lucky Boy Drive-In at Walnut
Famous Burger’s and Breakfast Burritos (yum.) My son’s favorite! Newer location, and closer to the house.
Famous Burger’s and Breakfast Burritos (yum.) My son’s favorite! Original location with indoor and outdoor seating.
Lucky Boy
Famous Burger’s and Breakfast Burritos (yum.) My son’s favorite! Original location with indoor and outdoor seating.
The Hat
Best Pastrami Sandwich! American. Everything is served large here.
Marston's Pasadena
Breakfast & Lunch – Higher End. Wonderful eggs benedict and French toast.
Breakfast and Lunch – American Style. Very busy for weekend breakfast! In the heart of Old Town Pasadena.
Russell's
Breakfast and Lunch – American Style. Very busy for weekend breakfast! In the heart of Old Town Pasadena.
Corner Bakery
Breakfast! Sandwiches and Soups also for the rest of the day.
Tender Greens
Fresh Salads, Soups, and Meals made to order in a casual setting. Very nutritious.
Bulgarini Vino Cucina
Dessert: Out of the way but delicious authentic Gelato.
Dessert: Ice Cream. Unbelievably delicious and unique flavors. The buttermilk is so rich that it leaves a film in your mouth. Do not miss!
Carmela Ice Cream
Dessert: Ice Cream. Unbelievably delicious and unique flavors. The buttermilk is so rich that it leaves a film in your mouth. Do not miss!
Pie, also in the same complex is coffee and ice cream at separate stands. In the heart of Old Town Pasadena.
The Pie Hole
Pie, also in the same complex is coffee and ice cream at separate stands. In the heart of Old Town Pasadena.
Sage Regenerative Kitchen Pasadena
Great Vegan and Vegetarian food!
Delicious and inexpensive vegan food. The parking lot is awful but the place is great.
My Vegan Restaurant
Delicious and inexpensive vegan food. The parking lot is awful but the place is great.
Cafeteria style, healthy AND delicious food. Cool vibe to sit outside. High end cafeteria!
Urbane Cafe
Cafeteria style, healthy AND delicious food. Cool vibe to sit outside. High end cafeteria!
Fishwives
People rave about this place! I’m not a fish lover but if you are, this is for you!
Everything Else
One of the many Gold Line metro stations around Pasadena which take you to downtown Los Angeles.
Memorial Park
One of the many Gold Line metro stations around Pasadena which take you to downtown Los Angeles.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lucky Baldwins Pub
British Pub and Café
Essentials
Ralphs
General Grocery Store
Smaller General Store, Great Deals on Liquor and Local Grown Items. Not great meat. Location on Lake Avenue.
Trader Joe's
Smaller General Store, Great Deals on Liquor and Local Grown Items. Not great meat. Location on Lake Avenue.
Smaller General Store, Great Deals on Liquor and Local Grown Items. Not great meat. Location on Arroyo Parkway (near Whole Foods).
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Trader Joe's
Smaller General Store, Great Deals on Liquor and Local Grown Items. Not great meat. Location on Arroyo Parkway (near Whole Foods).
Organic, natural, many locally grown, and health foods. Very expensive but fabulous quality – especially produce. Often referred to as "Whole Paycheck" due to prices.
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Whole Foods Market
Organic, natural, many locally grown, and health foods. Very expensive but fabulous quality – especially produce. Often referred to as "Whole Paycheck" due to prices.
7-Eleven
24 hour Convenience Store (nearby – within a 10 minute walk)
Shopping
Discount everything store. Especially good for personal care products, but has everything including electronics.
CVS Pharmacy
Discount everything store. Especially good for personal care products, but has everything including electronics.
CVS
Pharmacy, personal care items, and some general items. (Just a few blocks away.)
BevMo!
Discount liquor.
Large, wonderful locally owned bookstore. Coffee shop and magazine seller attached. Next to Laemmle theatre.
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Vroman's Bookstore书店
Large, wonderful locally owned bookstore. Coffee shop and magazine seller attached. Next to Laemmle theatre.
Very inexpensive gas, plus if you shop at Ralph’s you get a 10 cent discount on gas per gallon.
Ralphs Fuel Center
Very inexpensive gas, plus if you shop at Ralph’s you get a 10 cent discount on gas per gallon.
Sightseeing
A must see of gardens and art collection. People often go back for more than one day to truly appreciate it all.
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汉庭顿图书馆
A must see of gardens and art collection. People often go back for more than one day to truly appreciate it all.
Terrific art museum. It actually houses more art and sculptures than the Getty. Great impressionist collection.
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诺顿·西蒙博物馆
Terrific art museum. It actually houses more art and sculptures than the Getty. Great impressionist collection.
美国喷气动力试验室
NASA. They offer tours and have special events. Sign up well in advance!
Beautifully lit at night. Take a walk around or through and enjoy.
Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Pasadena
Beautifully lit at night. Take a walk around or through and enjoy.
Beautiful views! A don’t miss. There are a lot of free exhibits and a paid planetarium show. Difficult parking!
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格里菲斯天文台
Beautiful views! A don’t miss. There are a lot of free exhibits and a paid planetarium show. Difficult parking!