You walk, you ride – you get hungry…
The following is a short list of restaurants, coffee shops and snack bars convenient to the Pasadena Adventure tour route.
While WalknRideLA doesn’t rate eateries we’ll do our best to provide guidelines on cost; whether they’re open for breakfast (B), lunch (L) or dinner (D) hours; are open on weekends (W); and price ranges and notes.
Price per person:
- $ – Inexpensive, $10 and under
- $$ – Moderate, $11 – $20
- $$$ – More expensive, over $20
The list is by no means exhaustive. Links are provided where available. Restaurants are listed alphabetically beneath their closest numbered tour stop.
8. Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
- Technique at Le Cordon Bleu. Sandwiches, soups, grill. 525 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-229-1377. L/D; Closed weekends; $-$$.
11. Pasadena Playhouse
- Zona Rosa Caffe. Coffee house, pastries. 15 S. El Molina Avenue. 626-793-2334. B/L/D; W; $
17. Old Town Pasadena
- Cheesecake Factory. Full-service restaurant – wide menu. 2 W. Colorado Blvd. 626-584-6000. L/D; W; $$
- Mi Piace. Full-service restaurant – Italian fare. 25 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-795-3131. B/L/D; W; B/L $$, D $$-$$$
- 35er Bar. Draft beer, snacks. 12 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-356-9315. L/D; W; $
South Pasadena:
- Buster’s. Coffee, sandwiches, ice cream, pastries. 1006 Mission Street. 626-441-0744. B/L/D; W; $
- Briganti Restaurant. Full-service restaurant – Italian. 1423 Mission Street. 626-441-4663. D; W; S$-$$$
- Fair Oaks Pharmacy. Vintage soda fountain – ice cream, sandwiches. 1526 Mission Street. 626-799-1414. B/L/D; W; $
“The Huntington”:
- The Rose Garden Tea Room and Café (on the grounds of The Huntington). Tea, scones, finger sandwiches, fruit & cheese, pastries. L; W; Closed Tuesdays; Reservations required: $$$
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