Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Playhouse District, Pasadena

Dan P. • April 6, 2023A perfect restaurant. I Love everything about it. Will come here any time I’m in Pasadena. (Pic is 32 spice chicken with garlic and veggies)

Jeff V. • June 27, 2013It's like the Chipotle of pizza! The crust is thin, crispy, and delicious straight out of the oven. The staff is great. Currently $7.45 for a build your own. I go with an Art Lover and add olives.

Marlon A. • July 28, 2015This is one of the coolest place to hang out. Great Spanish coffee & Japanese latte and so much more!

Irina @. • June 15, 2012Happy Vegan has a great combo of Farro Wheat with Cranberry & Hazelnuts, Quinoa with Cucumber & Beets, Green Hummus, Tabbouleh, Tender Greens

Eater • November 17, 2016The downtown Pasadena mainstay is consistently packed on weekends and nights, and its pad thai is one of the better renditions in a city absolutely teeming with Thai food restaurants.

Elva E. • July 22, 2011Love the Wine, their Sommeliers are knowledgeable and friendly! Great selection of wines from around the globe!

Dana H. • April 20, 2014All food are amazing!! Sushi, kats-don, udon... This place will be my favorite Japanese restaurant in So Cal.

Matthew M. • July 23, 2011Dinner is outstanding, let the chef and waiters order for you and listen to the live spanish guitar on Friday evenings during the summer and spring.

Kim G. • January 20, 2019Art and Science latte (latte w/ matcha and 2 shots espresso) was seriously amazing. Some of the best espresso I’ve had. Tons of really cool coffee and matcha drinks ❤️ super cozy vibes too

GrantDillon.com • September 14, 2015Friendly, delicious and festive. Great prices and the best Steak Picado I've ever found in L.A. Varied menu and prompt service make this a must for Mexican cuisine.

Ericka L. • January 12, 2013great service, awesome pizza. it's a thicker, yeasty, tasty crust and flavorful sauce. get the garlic rolls and remember - cash only!

e g. • June 10, 2011delicious mini burgers; 100% grass-fed beef - try the You're My Everything, no mayo, with blue cheese (custom)

Mohammed A. • August 26, 2020New unique concepts which I believe will be the future trends,here is 14 Different restaurants in one place, here u can order from different cuisine around the worlds & get them all at the same time t

Nicole • August 18, 2020Kale Cesar is the bomb

Joseph C. • November 11, 2016Beef Brisket Pho - Very Fresh, Tasty & Authentic Tasting. The Vietnamese Lady made mine's and I could taste all the LOVE she put into it. They're not cheap with the Accompanying Side Dish Comdiments👌

Mohammed A. • April 9, 2020This the famous Burger joint in old Pasadena, i tried the Pastrami Burger and it was great, i will try the others dishes, the have Carne Asada

Andrew K. • May 13, 2013Chicken yakisoba is fantastic!

Kevin L. • July 12, 2011The bulgogi sandwich is pretty solid -- sweet and tasty!

eric b. • July 17, 2022Great outdoor patio when the playhouse isn’t performing. The seafood pasta is great.

Simon O. • July 12, 2018Tacos, service, atmosphere

Erica C. • May 11, 2012Love the sour dough bread burger

Giancarlo S. • October 13, 2019Before you leave, make sure your order is right.

Noah W. • May 16, 2011Try a grande white chocolate mocha w/ one pump of raspberry syrup. I also go with the whipped cream. Very tasty! It's almost like an after dinner dessert.

Kevin B. • March 20, 2017French onion burger and short rib fries

Jessica E. • June 12, 2012Lee's Coffee (iced) is to die for. Creamy, rich, and with superb taste. A must-have!

Rick • April 19, 2012Pad See Eaw is really good here. Have been here a few times and have never had a bad meal. Friendly staff!

Cindy S. • April 7, 2013The all you can eat taco bar for two or more is great. Good flavor on both steak and chicken. Normally comes with soft tortillas but ask nicely and they'll make fresh taco shells for you. Yum!