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Here are some popular tips in Pasadena. Select a taste to see more:

Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Pasadena to go with friends:

  • 9.2

    Stone Brewing Company

    Pub 220 S Raymond Ave Unit 103 Pasadena, CA

    People also say (48 tips):

    • Phil R.
      Phil Rojo: "For 1st timers: 1) order your beer at the register. 2) move to the taps. 3) give the receipt to get your beer filled. You'll get your beer faster and avoid being chastised. #nosoupforyou"
  • 9.2

    Houston's

    American Restaurant 320 S Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena, CA

    People also say (110 tips):

    • Doc S.
      Doc Searls: "Our favorite restaurant by a wide margin. Everything is good. Love the grilled artichokes when they have them, the ribs, kale salad, French dip, drinks, staff, atmosphere. Long list."
  • 9.1

    Osawa

    Japanese Restaurant 77 N Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA

    People also say (30 tips):

    • Thomas M.
      Thomas M: "The duck breast is phenomenal. Shabu is delicious and the sashimi is great too. Great lunch menu - try the chirashi and udon."
  • 9.0

    Amara Chocolate & Coffee

    Coffee Shop 55 S Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA

    People also say (41 tips):

    • LA Weekly
      LA Weekly: "This Venezuelan chocolate shop offers a range of drinks, arepas, truffles, fondues and, most importantly, chocolate caliente that reflects a tried-and-tested home recipe originally developed in 1916."
  • 9.1

    Norton Simon Museum

    Museum 411 W Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA

    People also say (57 tips):

    • Go Find Alice
      Go Find Alice: "One of the best (not so well known) museums in LA. Amazing selection of Impressionism artworks. Sculpture garden is beautiful too and a perfect spot to relax"
  • 9.4

    Vroman's Bookstore

    Bookstore 695 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA

    People also say (77 tips):

    • Shara
      Shara: "My favorite bookstore ever!. It's a large 2 story building with everything you could want in a bookstore. Great place for gifts, they have fountain and quil pens. Friendly and knowledgeable staff."

People are talking about these places in Pasadena:

  • 9.1

    Chick-fil-A

    Fast Food Restaurant 1700 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA

    People also say (16 tips):

    • Mitchell S.
      Mitchell Spearman: "The People! This is one of the friendliest spots in all of SoCal. This Chickfila treats you like family and they work hard to make you feel the love. Get a milkshake- you’re worth it!"
    • Mohammed A.
      Mohammed Abu Hajar: "we order the Chicken Deluxe normal and Spicy and the grilled chicken with all their 6 kind os sauces, and the chicken strips and the chicken Nugget, it was tasty oops the Mac and cheese is a must"
  • 9.0

    The Pasadena Playhouse

    Theater 39 S El Molino Ave Pasadena, CA

    People also say (30 tips):

    • PureWow
      PureWow: "In the 1920s, this place led a nationwide craze called the Little Theatre Movement, in which brainy, challenging works were mounted."
    • Cami H.
      Cami Hamilton: "Watch out for the bohemian mob scene as people dart in front of you and leap upstairs, knocking you off balance ! Very unsettling"
  • People also say (51 tips):

    • Hemang
      Hemang: "Great place to eat, shop, drink and hang out with your friends/family. Free 90 minute parking at official structures, too!"
    • Carlos T.
      Carlos Torres: "Great place to take a date or hang out with friends. A diverse selection of cuisines. Parking structures are free the first 90 minutes. Bars, clubs, retail and restaurants all close by."

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