Cindy’s South Pasadena Guidebook
Food scene
A bright and friendly boba and Chinese food cafe that is lively and great for meeting a friend, or browsing the internet on their free Wifi. Shawn and Tiger, the owners, are extremely friendly and welcoming. Their teas and bobas are tasty, and their beef noodle soup is our kids' favorites. Their popcorn chicken is tasty as well!
Teamorrow - Bubble Tea, Boba Cafe, 奶茶, and Taiwanese Restaurant
1005A Mission StA bright and friendly boba and Chinese food cafe that is lively and great for meeting a friend, or browsing the internet on their free Wifi. Shawn and Tiger, the owners, are extremely friendly and welcoming. Their teas and bobas are tasty, and their beef noodle soup is our kids' favorites. Their popcorn chicken is tasty as well!
Great selection of brunch items and salads. Great place to meet up with a friend or to read the paper. Their open faced egg salad sandwich is so good and their red velvet cupcake is amazing.
27 moradores locais recomendam
Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveGreat selection of brunch items and salads. Great place to meet up with a friend or to read the paper. Their open faced egg salad sandwich is so good and their red velvet cupcake is amazing.
Bright and beautiful lighting in this casual local cafe/coffeeshop- great to getting some work on your laptop on their free Wifi. Their salsa verde beef tacos are really good (and only $2 on Taco Tuesdays!).
58 moradores locais recomendam
La Monarca Bakery
5833 N Figueroa StBright and beautiful lighting in this casual local cafe/coffeeshop- great to getting some work on your laptop on their free Wifi. Their salsa verde beef tacos are really good (and only $2 on Taco Tuesdays!).
Super cute cafe with yummy sandwiches on fresh baked breads. I believe they have a live guitarist who plays there on Thursdays, but call to make sure. The ambience is really quaint.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Fiore Market Cafe
1000 Fremont AveSuper cute cafe with yummy sandwiches on fresh baked breads. I believe they have a live guitarist who plays there on Thursdays, but call to make sure. The ambience is really quaint.
Gus's BBQ
808 Fair Oaks AveTheir BBQ is really yummy and it has a cozy atmosphere.
We like their Salted Fish and Chicken fried rice, garlic chicken wings, and their desserts. There isn't a lot of seating, so we take out usually.
Phoenix Food Boutique
456 Fair Oaks AveWe like their Salted Fish and Chicken fried rice, garlic chicken wings, and their desserts. There isn't a lot of seating, so we take out usually.
Family friendly pizza and pasta place that recently moved into a larger spaces that accommodates large groups. There's a little something for everyone, especially for groups with little kids as they have pastas and garlic knots that kids usually love. We like their pasta with clams in white sauce- really yummy.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Mamma's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta
1007 Fair Oaks AveFamily friendly pizza and pasta place that recently moved into a larger spaces that accommodates large groups. There's a little something for everyone, especially for groups with little kids as they have pastas and garlic knots that kids usually love. We like their pasta with clams in white sauce- really yummy.
Our friends own this neighborhood family-friendly and very tasty pizza joint. Their pizza never disappoints- and our kids love the "tomato pie" which is surprisingly delicious even though there's no cheese!
102 moradores locais recomendam
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveOur friends own this neighborhood family-friendly and very tasty pizza joint. Their pizza never disappoints- and our kids love the "tomato pie" which is surprisingly delicious even though there's no cheese!
This place is SOOOO good. The owners are apparently serious chefs and its shows. Their Corn "Sotto" Tostada is SO good- the only problem is that I want 2 plates of it. Their avocado toasts and other toasts (with home made raspberry jam) is ridiculously good.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Cos & Pi
303 Pasadena AveThis place is SOOOO good. The owners are apparently serious chefs and its shows. Their Corn "Sotto" Tostada is SO good- the only problem is that I want 2 plates of it. Their avocado toasts and other toasts (with home made raspberry jam) is ridiculously good.
Great healthy alternative to fast food- these giant burrito style sushi rolls are delicious and filling. We like the "hot" wrap (with hot cheetos crushed on the outside), the shrimp tempura, and the vegetarian. They're all pretty good.
Nori Sushi Wraps
711 Fair Oaks AveGreat healthy alternative to fast food- these giant burrito style sushi rolls are delicious and filling. We like the "hot" wrap (with hot cheetos crushed on the outside), the shrimp tempura, and the vegetarian. They're all pretty good.
Very rich and hearty artisanal ramen house with friendly service. When going with kids, you can order 1 ramen and just order extra noodles to get 2 meals for the price of 1.5! Their add-ons (rice bowls, etc.) are also a great deal.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Modan Artisanal Ramen
700 Fair Oaks AveVery rich and hearty artisanal ramen house with friendly service. When going with kids, you can order 1 ramen and just order extra noodles to get 2 meals for the price of 1.5! Their add-ons (rice bowls, etc.) are also a great deal.
We love Trader Joe's. It's hard not to when we live within a 30 second walk from it! Try their samples in the back of the market- they are always so good. Plus the free coffee is fun. If you have kids, have them find the stuffed animal hiding in the market to win a prize from the sample desk (free lollipop or piece of fruit).
202 moradores locais recomendam
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveWe love Trader Joe's. It's hard not to when we live within a 30 second walk from it! Try their samples in the back of the market- they are always so good. Plus the free coffee is fun. If you have kids, have them find the stuffed animal hiding in the market to win a prize from the sample desk (free lollipop or piece of fruit).
Nice market with gourmet selections and attached cafe. Kids get free piece of fruit with each purchase!
15 moradores locais recomendam
Bristol Farms South Pasadena
606 Fair Oaks AveNice market with gourmet selections and attached cafe. Kids get free piece of fruit with each purchase!
Friendly and cute farmer's market at Mission and Meridian every week on Thursday nights. Food is slightly overpriced but it's still fun.
48 moradores locais recomendam
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveFriendly and cute farmer's market at Mission and Meridian every week on Thursday nights. Food is slightly overpriced but it's still fun.
Cute little hole in the wall French cafe and market that feels really authentic. Their brie and tomato sandwich is very good.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Nicole's Market & Cafe
921 Meridian AveCute little hole in the wall French cafe and market that feels really authentic. Their brie and tomato sandwich is very good.
Authentic feeling French restaurant that is very quaint and located close to the train station. Their steamed mussels and Croque Monsieur is delicious!
17 moradores locais recomendam
Bistro De La Gare
921 Meridian AveAuthentic feeling French restaurant that is very quaint and located close to the train station. Their steamed mussels and Croque Monsieur is delicious!
Nice patio area that provides lovely atmosphere for brunch or lunch.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Mike & Anne's
1040 Mission StNice patio area that provides lovely atmosphere for brunch or lunch.
Tokoro
802 Fair Oaks AveYummy and reasonably priced sushi owned by nice people.
Make your own pizza chain that is very yummy and family friendly.
84 moradores locais recomendam
Blaze Pizza
667 E Colorado BlvdMake your own pizza chain that is very yummy and family friendly.
Sightseeing
Garfield Park
1000 Park AveNice park with large play area for the kiddos.
World class garden and rare book collection with lovely tea room. Call ahead to inquire about tea room reservations.
999 moradores locais recomendam
Biblioteca e Coleções de Arte Huntington e Jardins Botânicos
1151 Oxford RdWorld class garden and rare book collection with lovely tea room. Call ahead to inquire about tea room reservations.
Sweet local library with nice children's section and friendly librarians.
South Pasadena Public Library
1100 Oxley StreetSweet local library with nice children's section and friendly librarians.
Beautiful gardens in nearby La Canada. They have an incredible light show during the holidays that you must buy tickets for way in advance- but is well worth it. Very magical experience for all ages.
238 moradores locais recomendam
Jardins Descanso
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful gardens in nearby La Canada. They have an incredible light show during the holidays that you must buy tickets for way in advance- but is well worth it. Very magical experience for all ages.
Transportation
Metro Gold Line
13005 Meridian Ave