Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
The best coffee in Pasadena! They do their own roasting, have wifi in a cool space to hang out, within walking distance of our home.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters
260 Allen AveThe best coffee in Pasadena! They do their own roasting, have wifi in a cool space to hang out, within walking distance of our home.
Delicious chicken and Mediterranean food! 5 minutes drive from our home.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset BlvdDelicious chicken and Mediterranean food! 5 minutes drive from our home.
By far the best Thai food in Pasadena! 5 minutes drive from our home.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daisy Mint
1218 E Colorado BlvdBy far the best Thai food in Pasadena! 5 minutes drive from our home.
Excellent Chinese food! a few minutes drive from our home.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panda Inn
3488 E Foothill BlvdExcellent Chinese food! a few minutes drive from our home.
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdGreat place for salads, right nearby!
In the mood for a nice Italian meal? Mi Piace is excellent, on a mild evening it's nice to enjoy their outdoor seating. In beautiful Old Town Pasadena.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mi Piace
25 E Colorado BlvdIn the mood for a nice Italian meal? Mi Piace is excellent, on a mild evening it's nice to enjoy their outdoor seating. In beautiful Old Town Pasadena.
Old Town Pasadena has an Intelligentsia Coffee! Excellent coffee and cool atmosphere 5 minutes west on the 210 Fwy.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar
55 E Colorado BlvdOld Town Pasadena has an Intelligentsia Coffee! Excellent coffee and cool atmosphere 5 minutes west on the 210 Fwy.
Best sandwich place in Pasadena! You can call in your order and they'll have it ready for you to pick up! Only open until 2:30 PM so good for lunchtime sandwiches.
Pasadena Sandwich Co
259 Sierra Madre Villa AvenueBest sandwich place in Pasadena! You can call in your order and they'll have it ready for you to pick up! Only open until 2:30 PM so good for lunchtime sandwiches.
World-class steakhouse run by the illustrious Smith Brothers, great food, great atmosphere, live piano music nightly.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arroyo Chop House
536 S Arroyo PkwyWorld-class steakhouse run by the illustrious Smith Brothers, great food, great atmosphere, live piano music nightly.
World-class American Grill run by the illustrious Smith Brothers, great food, great atmosphere, live piano music nightly.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parkway Grill
510 S Arroyo PkwyWorld-class American Grill run by the illustrious Smith Brothers, great food, great atmosphere, live piano music nightly.
Excellent food and cocktails, cool atmosphere. Right next to the Luggage Room Pizzeria.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Grande Orange Cafe
260 S Raymond AveExcellent food and cocktails, cool atmosphere. Right next to the Luggage Room Pizzeria.
Cameron's Seafood
1978 E Colorado BlvdExcellent seafood, 2 minutes drive from our home!
Really great place for breakfast brunch and lunch, nice outdoor patio seating, has a beautiful specialty foods store right next to the restaurant.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Julienne Fine Foods And Celebrations
2649 Mission StReally great place for breakfast brunch and lunch, nice outdoor patio seating, has a beautiful specialty foods store right next to the restaurant.
Great breakfast place, famous for their French toast! We're serious about French toast. Really good omelettes as well. They have nice outdoor seating on their front porch.
"recognition by Zagat as #1 for breakfast in Los Angeles and named the "Best Breakfast in California" by The Food Network Magazine."
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marston's Restaurant
151 E Walnut StGreat breakfast place, famous for their French toast! We're serious about French toast. Really good omelettes as well. They have nice outdoor seating on their front porch.
"recognition by Zagat as #1 for breakfast in Los Angeles and named the "Best Breakfast in California" by The Food Network Magazine."
Great ice cream sandwiches. Really. (We never joke about ice cream sandwiches.)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coolhaus
59 E Colorado BlvdGreat ice cream sandwiches. Really. (We never joke about ice cream sandwiches.)
Excellent Vegan and Vegetarian Mexican Food! Up market, stylish atmosphere, cool bar. Parking in West Hollywood can be a pain, so best to valet park when going here. The Coliflór Frito is really delicious. http://graciasmadreweho.com/
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose AveExcellent Vegan and Vegetarian Mexican Food! Up market, stylish atmosphere, cool bar. Parking in West Hollywood can be a pain, so best to valet park when going here. The Coliflór Frito is really delicious. http://graciasmadreweho.com/
Essentials
This Whole Foods is 5 minutes drive from our home. Excellent salad bar.
306 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyThis Whole Foods is 5 minutes drive from our home. Excellent salad bar.
A complete and well-stocked major supermarket, with bakery, deli, and a large selection of wines and beers, Vons is 2 minutes drive, or a 10 minute walk from our home.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vons
155 W California BlvdA complete and well-stocked major supermarket, with bakery, deli, and a large selection of wines and beers, Vons is 2 minutes drive, or a 10 minute walk from our home.
This Whole Foods is huge, two stories, they have everything!
306 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyThis Whole Foods is huge, two stories, they have everything!
Arts & Culture
Big, comfortable movie theaters, with comfortable seats, and a wide selection of first-run movies. In Paseo Colorado shopping center, 5 minutes drive away.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdBig, comfortable movie theaters, with comfortable seats, and a wide selection of first-run movies. In Paseo Colorado shopping center, 5 minutes drive away.
One of Southern California's premier comedy clubs, where all the greats have performed, 5 minutes drive away.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ice House
24 N Mentor AveOne of Southern California's premier comedy clubs, where all the greats have performed, 5 minutes drive away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful up-market bar, with great drinks and live jazz, in the historic Langham Hotel, 10 minutes drive from our home.
The Langham Huntington Bar
1401 S Oak Knoll AveBeautiful up-market bar, with great drinks and live jazz, in the historic Langham Hotel, 10 minutes drive from our home.
Nice place for Sunday brunch with good live music, and a good bar.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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Nice place for Sunday brunch with good live music, and a good bar.
Everything Else
Best Donuts in LA, by far! Open 24 hours, a 20 minute drive, but when you crave great donuts, like we sometimes do, it's well worth it! Take out only, not a sit-down place.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Donut Man
915 E Rte 66Best Donuts in LA, by far! Open 24 hours, a 20 minute drive, but when you crave great donuts, like we sometimes do, it's well worth it! Take out only, not a sit-down place.
Copy store, fax, scan, and Fed Ex services in one location. 2 minutes drive from our home.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1735 E Colorado BlvdCopy store, fax, scan, and Fed Ex services in one location. 2 minutes drive from our home.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful place for a bit of a hike. The lower part of the trail is fairly flat so it's possible to take a nice walk without getting into intense hiking mode. Take care as you would on any outdoor adventure. Ample parking near the start of the trail.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveBeautiful place for a bit of a hike. The lower part of the trail is fairly flat so it's possible to take a nice walk without getting into intense hiking mode. Take care as you would on any outdoor adventure. Ample parking near the start of the trail.
Chantry Flats Road is a great ride for the cyclist who's up for a bit of a hill climbing challenge!
You can also drive up Chantry Flats Road to the Sturtevant Falls Hiking Trailhead if you prefer to do some hiking. Parking lot can be full on the weekends, so go early or be prepared to park further down the road and walk up.
Cycling Info: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/883797
Hiking Info: https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/sturtevant-falls/
Chantry Flats Road
Chantry Flat RoadChantry Flats Road is a great ride for the cyclist who's up for a bit of a hill climbing challenge!
You can also drive up Chantry Flats Road to the Sturtevant Falls Hiking Trailhead if you prefer to do some hiking. Parking lot can be full on the weekends, so go early or be prepared to park further down the road and walk up.
Cycling Info: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/883797
Hiking Info: https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/sturtevant-falls/