Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Pasadena Civic Center District, Pasadena

Lisa H. • November 10, 2015Very passionate and patient staff serving up excellent coffee. Love.

Reese K. • May 19, 2012Friendly, Fast and Delicious! Unassuming modern cafe atmosphere and all the Nutella you can handle!

Jane C. • June 26, 2012Tacos al pastor and taquitos de pollo are amazing! The red sauce is similar to the red sauce at El Taurino. Will return, but you must try if you're new to Cali.

Winnie K. • February 21, 2016Fave: almond milk in puff pastry, tofu w/abalone sauce, pork spareribs, sago w/mango & grapefruit, tea: Skip: roast pork, fried duck roll

Lindsey W. • September 15, 2017Excellent drinks (get the Campfire ), and food (Market fish entree and Tamal were favorites). Crowded but we were able to get in without a reservation on a Friday night!

Dorothy V. • December 19, 2010Miso chilean sea bass, ahi crunchy tuna salad & clam chowder are my favorites!

Melody S. • March 27, 2021We both enjoyed our dinner very much. Service was very warm and friendly and the food was amazing. Great special occasion restaurant

Kitt H. • August 23, 2018Hey, it's American Chinese food, you can't go wrong with the pan-fried dumplings and lettuce wraps.

Rod • July 24, 2011Great pastries. You'll have trouble picking just one. The bread pudding brioche is amazing. Great sandwiches, try the egg salad at least once. Jones coffee yum. Service can suck. Get lucky.

Antoinette M. • September 30, 2014The hookah is great and he chicken shawarma is delicious. Don't forget to get their hummus!

Adam A. • November 19, 2017Fried Chicken with bacon/maple glazed donuts is incredible. It’s definitely big enough to share.

Nicole • December 16, 2018Almond cake is yummy and the eclair puffs

🍷Five O'Clock Somewhere • November 27, 2012Maine Lobster roll, fried oysters, lobster Mac & cheese. It's all good!

Allison • November 14, 2022The service is excellent. The salad bar has a nice variety. I just wish the meats they bring around were a little rarer. Everything seemed well done.

Brandon N. • August 18, 2011Great service and great food. Tokyo Delight is a great "surf and turf" dish.

bryan j. • October 8, 2017Best sushi anywhere except maybe the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. Worth the wait. Try the Lemon Roll, Truffle Halibut or the Ponzu Toro. This place is awesome.

David M. • November 21, 2015They do the double for a dollar more thing here and let you take the drink to the movie with you. What's to complain about?

Troy P. • May 5, 2013The chips and salsa are excellent. The green onions make it. Be sure to order a margarita on the rocks too.

Grant T. • January 1, 2011Ray is an amazing Barista, super nice guy!

Jathan M. • April 14, 2017I was skeptical at first but the burgers are actually really damn good! Made fresh to order. I'd eat here again!

Felipe M. • October 3, 2011Lucy is the best bartender I've ever had!! Personality, style and great knowledge of mixed drinks! Ask for her!!

Scott H. • May 21, 2010Everything begal with ham egg and cheese for the win! They also play awesome music here for your dining pleasure.