Dining in the Pasadena Area
The Pasadena area is filled with a wide range of cuisine at an affordable price. There are also a number of dining options available on campus if you want to grab a quick bite to eat or meet with colleagues and friends. Check out campus dining options and Trip Advisor's recommendations for Pasadena. Downtown Pasadena hosts a wide variety of dining options, many of which are located within a walk or quick drive from campus. This list was compiled to help you find a restaurant you will love and is within your budget. Pricing is indicated. Please note the current status of COVID Health and Safety of the City of Pasadena.
Local COVID-19 Guidelines
Last updated: 6/16/23
- The City of Pasadena has issued the following emergency regulations:
- A mask or cloth face covering is strongly recommended when traveling on public transportation.
- Learn more on the City of Pasadena information page
Dining Guides
- Pasadena City College Restaurants and Coffee Shops
- A Local's Guide to Eating in LA
- Best Restaurants in Los Angeles
- Best Restaurants with a View
- Restaurants in Pasadena
- Eater's Guide to Pasadena
- Best Coffee in Pasadena
- Best Takeout and Delivery Restaurants in Pasadena
Coffee Options
Within 5 min walk from campus:
- Cafe de Leche, on campus: Pasadena City College
- Fika Fika Coffee: 1731 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
Within 5-15min drive from campus:
- Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters: 260N Allen AVE, Pasadena CA 91107
- Starbucks: 161 N. Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106
- Dash Coffee Bar: 912 Union ST, Pasadena CA 91106
- Philz Coffee: 146 S Lake AVE #106, Pasadena CA 91101
- Urth Caffe Pasadena: 594 E Colorado BLVD Pasadena CA
- Home Brewed Bar: 39 N. Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena, CA 91103
- Peet's Coffee: 605 S Lake AVE, Pasadena CA 91106
- Einstein Bros Coffee and Bagels: 605 S Lake AVE, Pasadena CA 91106
Specialty Dining
Dining Options
Last updated: 6/16/23
$ - under $10
$$ - $11 - $30
$$$ - above $30
* - unknown
Within 10 min walk from campus:
$ Piazza, Italian Villa, on campus, no webpage: Pasadena City College
$ Urban Plates: 269 S Lake AVE, Pasadena CA 91101
$ Afters Ice Cream: 1265 E Green St #2616, Pasadena, CA 91106
$ Chick-fil-a: 1700 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
$ Go Fresh Monglolian BBQ: 1445 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
$ Teddy's Tacos: 1655 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena CA 91106
$ Top Restaurant: 1842 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91107
$ Panda Express: 1701 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
$ Tops Burger: 1792 E Walnut ST, Pasadena CA 91106
$ In-N-Out Burger: 2114 E Foothill BLVD, Pasadena CA 91107
$ QQ Kopitiam: 1491 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
$$ Daisy Mint: 1218 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
$$ Chipotle: 1687 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91106
$$ Lucky Baldwin's Irish Pub: 1770 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
$$ Yoshinoya: 1441 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
$$ Bun Bun Bao dim sum: 1671 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
$$ Northern Cafe Pasadena Chinese: 1535 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
$$ Heidar Baba Persian: 1511 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
$$ Cluck 2 Go Hainan Chicken: 1771 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91107
$$ Zankou Chicken: 1296 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
$$Amigo's Restaurant and Cantina: 1076 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
$$ Pho Banh Mi Che Cali: 1525 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
$$$ Malbec Argentinean Cuisine : 1001 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91106
Within 5-15min drive from campus:
$ Einstein Bros coffee and bagels: 605 S Lake AVE, Pasadena CA 91106
$ Lemonade: 146 S Lake AVE, Pasadena CA 91101
$ Green Street : 146 Shoppers Ln, Pasadena, CA 91101
$$ Caltech Dining: 1200 East California BLVD, Pasadena CA 91125
$$ Car Artisan Chocolate: 1009 East Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91106
$$ All India Café: 39 S Fair Oaks AVE, Pasadena CA 91105
$$ Osawa Shabu Shabu Sushi: 77 N Raymond AVE, Pasadena CA 91103
$$ Pie N Burger: 913 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
$$ Granville: 270 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
$$ Veggie Grill, vegan food: 200 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
$$ Sugarfish by sushi Nozawa: 146 S Lake Ave #108, Pasadena, CA 91101
$$ The Luggage Room Pizzeria & La Grande Orange: 260S Raymond AVE, Pasadena CA 91105
$$ LunAsia Dim Sum: 239 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91101
$$ Sahara: 2226 E Colorado BLVD, Pasadena CA 91107