Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
I've eaten pizzas all over the world — Zelo's pizza is the only one I crave on a regular basis. It's a cornmeal crust, pan-style, topped with fresh, gourmet toppings. My favorite is the Wild Mushroom...but that one is only available occasionally as a special of the day. My kids love the pesto pizza and the sausage pizza.
Zelo
328 E Foothill BlvdI've eaten pizzas all over the world — Zelo's pizza is the only one I crave on a regular basis. It's a cornmeal crust, pan-style, topped with fresh, gourmet toppings. My favorite is the Wild Mushroom...but that one is only available occasionally as a special of the day. My kids love the pesto pizza and the sausage pizza.
Great breakfasts, great sandwiches, great bread. The lines can get long at lunchtime during the week, same with breakfast on the weekends. There are two locations not far from each other. We probably go to the one across from the Paseo Mall more.
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Europane Bakery + Cafe
345 E Colorado BlvdGreat breakfasts, great sandwiches, great bread. The lines can get long at lunchtime during the week, same with breakfast on the weekends. There are two locations not far from each other. We probably go to the one across from the Paseo Mall more.
A great, local, order at the counter place. Perfect for breakfast, coffee, and a little pastry nosh. Can get a little crowded on the weekends but worth it.
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Seed Bakery
942 E Washington BlvdA great, local, order at the counter place. Perfect for breakfast, coffee, and a little pastry nosh. Can get a little crowded on the weekends but worth it.
Loads of great beer on tap and plenty of British pub food...pretty much satisfies those cravings when you have them!
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Lucky Baldwins Trappiste
1770 E Colorado BlvdLoads of great beer on tap and plenty of British pub food...pretty much satisfies those cravings when you have them!
The line out the door should say everything. Just the best ice cream...maybe in the world.
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Carmela Ice Cream
2495 E Washington BlvdThe line out the door should say everything. Just the best ice cream...maybe in the world.
Parks & Nature
If the weather is nice and you're looking to get out in a bit of nature, this is the place. Trails for all levels of ability. There's even a hike to a waterfall.
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Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveIf the weather is nice and you're looking to get out in a bit of nature, this is the place. Trails for all levels of ability. There's even a hike to a waterfall.
Arts & Culture
So much quality work packed into a small museum. Very much worth a visit.
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I-Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdSo much quality work packed into a small museum. Very much worth a visit.
Part museum and part botanical adventure. If it's a beautiful San Gabriel Valley day, this is the place to hang, meander, and enjoy a bite to eat. If you go to the Tea Room you'll likely need a reservation.
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdPart museum and part botanical adventure. If it's a beautiful San Gabriel Valley day, this is the place to hang, meander, and enjoy a bite to eat. If you go to the Tea Room you'll likely need a reservation.
Essentials
New and big and chalk full of what you expect in a grocery store.
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Vons
155 W California BlvdNew and big and chalk full of what you expect in a grocery store.
Every Saturday from around 6am to 1pm...fresh produce, breads, fruits and more good stuff. It's an easy walk from here.
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Pasadena Farmers' Market
2925 E Sierra Madre BlvdEvery Saturday from around 6am to 1pm...fresh produce, breads, fruits and more good stuff. It's an easy walk from here.
Getting Around
An easy walk from our place. The Gold Line can get you to many of LA's points of interest.
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Allen station
An easy walk from our place. The Gold Line can get you to many of LA's points of interest.