The best Restaurants in South Pasadena ranking of February 2025

116 restaurant menus in South Pasadena, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Makiyakie
90/100 (320 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"It’s a cool little spot in South Pasadena. They have a good lists of choices on the menu for you to enjoy. We opted for curry fries, spider..."
Clanda Sh
"Yummy and good costumer service. Nice and friendly environment 🙂 we will be back..."
Janine Viray
"Fantastic ramen! Came with the family and were seated promptly. The place fills up quickly. We ordered a variety of ramen, nearly one of each..."
Sarah N
"This place is close to everything yet never too busy. The quality is great and you have to have the spicy edamame here, it is better than any I’ve..."
Richard Hawkins
"Nice atmosphere and great service. I ordered modan ramen first visit. Tastey broth and noodles. Sons tried spicy & black ramen also excellent. We..."
Pinal SelfStorage
"This place is absolutely delicious. It’s great having a miso based vegetarian ramen option. It can also be vegan really easily (vegan noodles). We..."
Katherine Kotcheff
"Nice small restaurant. Food was very good and tasty and the service was nice. The ramen was so good..."
Pao Vero
"Place was recommended by a friend. We tried the black and modan ramen. Great taste. Good portions. Even better prices. Also, recommend their brussel..."
Sarah Camille Linsangan
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
78/100 (310 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Sit down
Café
Valenty's Lounge
Valenty's Lounge
89/100 (298 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Pub
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Valenty's Is #1.. Great drinks and great food at a great price. Enjoyed our time at Valentys. Dry martinis great! Hot dogs are ok, sulfites galor...."
Maj. R.S. Andrews C.S.A.
"Very Limited Food. Only Hot Dogs and Popcorn But,A great neighborhood..."
PD
"Not a restaurant.. Valenty's is run by one of the best families i've ever had the fortune to meet. It isn't a restaurant though, but a liquor store..."
Patch
"Could the Valenty's be a cooler family? No, the answer to that question is no.. I mean look.. they have a lounge.. you dont have a lounge.. I dont..."
Tiny E
"My favorite hometown whiskey..."
Chris Romero
"Excellent selection of fine wines and great beverages. Plus great..."
Dot Milligan
"My favorite bar that I regularly go to. Nice place and great drinks and food to snack on. Can't go..."
Chizome Akaguro
"Very nice and quiet hideaway lounge to enjoy excellent cocktails made by..."
Robert Daunch
"Great bartenders great prices fun friendly..."
j Schiapo
"fyn time to crowded for..."
Michael Teresky
"Great little lounge, they made a nice lemon drop martini, nice waitress. They have an attached liquor and wine store. Super helpful and friendly..."
Sabrina Butler
Nicole's Gourmet Foods
Nicole's Gourmet Foods
91/100 (295 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
French
French
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sandwiches
Salad
Sit down
French
Café
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Grassroots Natural Market & Kitchen
Grassroots Natural Market & Kitchen
83/100 (294 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Healthy
International
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Kaldi Coffee & Tea
Kaldi Coffee & Tea
77/100 (289 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Capuccino
Iced coffee
Avocado toast
Mexican Mocha
Hot Capucchino and Bakery
Café
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
74/100 (288 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Lunch
Dinner
Chinese
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best Chinese delivery in the area. Fresh, crisp, full flavor. *Can't wait for our Family Pack to arrive!* --- (Singapore Mei Fun is a must have-..."
Anggel Haak-Lucero
"Our family of eight was here on vacation and placed an order over the phone for delivery. The gentleman was helpful and competent. The food was..."
Cheri Wirsching Maldonado
"Pretty good chinese carryout. best I've found around. St pete..."
Suzette Miller
"This is the second time I order from them. The first time the food was amazing and fresh. The second time I orded was tonight which was the shrimp..."
Jackie Hernandez
"The hustle is real! If you blink you will miss this little gem on Pasadena going towards St Pete Beach, but it's worth the U-turn. Super wonton..."
Heather Donnelly
Teamorrow Tea House
Teamorrow Tea House
93/100 (286 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Thai
Lunch
Dinner
Thai
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Ordered the Jasmine Green Tea with boba and less ice in regular size. It's a really nice cooling drink, not too sweet even with the boba added. Far..."
Kevin Chen
"Beef stew on rice has nice five spice flavor. Black tea is not strong brewed but I suspect people come here for the special flavor combinations...."
mx alice
"Came here with my friend around 4:45 PM today on a Tuesday. Only 2 other people were in line ordering when we arrived. Also, 4 staff members were..."
Emily
"Their drinks are out of this world! The flavors are for sense lovers! Loved the guardians of the grapefruit! And the service was..."
Berny G
"Imagine walking into the magazine 'Teen Vogue' but instead of animation there are flesh-and-blood high school students with f-upped hair and clothes..."
PaulTerrenceWiggins HuntingBear
"Dumplings were pretty good, although they would taste better if they were pan fried, or cooked a different way. Overall the service is ok nothing..."
sofi
Cake Sensations
Cake Sensations
91/100 (278 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"We absolutely loved this cake! Thank you, Cake Sensations! I ordered a cake for my Mom's 70th birthday - white cake with chiffon strawberry filling..."
Noelle Jefferson
"in this day and age of custom designed cakes, cake sensations does it well at a reasonable cost. we had some specific ideas in mind, and their cake..."
Dustin Tsu
"My husband and I were married on September 10, 2016. We were extremely happy with Cake Sensations. From the first meeting and through their emails,..."
Joelle Najm
"Very good and a best value kinda a place. You can get custom cakes from $35 to $300 depending on the size. They don't do fondant and have a limited..."
B Santana
"Very satisfied with the cake I ordered, it had good texture and filling, also the design was excellent. The process to customize went very smoothly...."
Ed David
"I’ve bought many cakes there but love their carrot cakes. Beautiful Decorations customer service was excellent and the owner has always been very..."
Lydia Ramos
The Comfort Cafe
The Comfort Cafe
91/100 (276 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
American
Breakfast
Lunch
"Very good breakfast& home cooked. Prices are great too. Will go back..."
Patricia King
"Great place! Small family owned restaurant with yummy home cooked food. Try the house potatoes!..."
Michelle Johannesen
"Real food by real people for real people and tourist..."
Steve Rice
"Good food and service, Madison was our server very..."
Bernie Hartman
"If you are looking for service that feels like family & homestyle cooking.... this is it! Dad/daughter team is..."
Shannon Mosca
"Awesome quality food. Awesome taste! Definitely going back..."
Jim Lovern
"I came to St Pete for vacation with my boyfriend and he loves French cuisine. I must say, the service and food here is AWESOME! It is 100% authentic..."
Ashley Lee
"This place is amazing! The breads are real French bread and the owners and staff are so kind. For any French speakers this is a great place to..."
Megh Waltimire
"Our first trip here! The owners, Phillipe and Stephane have created an intimate French cafe in the heart of South Pasadena, FL! Their waitress,..."
Tina Faleshock
"This place is a gem! The food is phenomenal. This our favorite Saturday morning breakfast spot since moving over from Tampa. Their fresh baked..."
Chris M
"This place is a real gem! Me and my 2 young daughters went there for dinner tonight. The girls got the french onion soup and both loved it. We had..."
Jessie Russell
"This is truly a hidden gem! This is authentic French and you will be ah-mazed! The chef is adorable! Highly..."
Sanz Hardtke
"The business took over from another restaurant. There is no changes, even the tables and chairs are the same. The coffee is considered good, but..."
Alpha
Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice
79/100 (260 ratings)
Dessert
Healthy
Juice & Smoothies
croissant
Mango-A-Go-Go
Wheatgrass Juice
"Just ordered. The young man who took my order was so nice and gracious. I appreciated his customer service. I’ve been here before and the smoothies..."
Tiana Lopez
"Great customer services, welcoming and great greeting. Been to other jamba juice places but this one tops the rest. Very detailed and..."
abraham montes
"Love this place. Top notch customer service Love there banana classic Banana Mango and Orange Hot to have it. Summer is coming Will be a great..."
Luis Frausto
"Service is pretty good and guick in the morning. Usually I come here on Saturday mornings after working out. They are consistent making the drinks I..."
jenna mae Valino (jmae)
Nonna Pizzeria
88/100 (249 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Lunch
Dinner
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
"I really like the texture of their pizza. I also love how flavorful the margarita pizza is but its also not too salty or too oily. It is slightly on..."
Chelsea Josette Dy
"THE BEST PIZZA IN SOUTH PAS!!! all the other pizza places have thick crust and bad (too sweet) sauce. Thin crust is the way it's supposed to be made...."
Steven Karr
"This is a fantastic place where Italian people from Brooklyn, speaking in the Neapolitan dialect are making authentic New York style pizza. It's the..."
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"Delicious authentic Italian pizza prepared by Italians. Friendly staff great customer service delicious gelato ice cream everything in their menu is..."
Danny Cousimano
"Nonna's has hot, greasy, and very delicious pizza with massive pieces. The staff is always happy and the parking behind the store is always..."
James Sobieski
"This pizza in my opinion is delicious. The oregano is placed after it's been baked. Secondly, the sauce is fresh and tastey. Thirdly, the family who..."
Marie Moreau
"Great authentic food, with amazing family fun service. The owners really care about..."
Hunter Pane
Krispy Kreme
77/100 (241 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Twohey's Restaurant
Twohey's Restaurant
79/100 (237 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Diner
American
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
The Alhambra
Tanya's Orange French Toast
Burger and Beer Happy Hour Special for 18
Handcrafted Corned Beef Hash
Twohey's Curry Clam Chowder
Bloody Mary
Double Thick Milk Shake
Waffle Sundae
Hot Roast Beef or Turkey
Deviled Eggs
Angus Steak and Eggs
Fish and Chips
Poutine
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken Piccata
Short Rib Nachos
Roasted Veggie Omelette
Classic Denver Omelette
Bittersweet Hot Fudge Sundae
South Pasadena Omelet
Bar
Pub
American
Diner
Accepts Visa
Gift Cards Available
Private Dining
Parking Available
Accepts American Express
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Love this place. It's one of the few places on the east side where you can get a nice diner experience. The food is medium-priced, but the creations..."
Jack Sullivan
"Friend recommended this place so we went there. Said they moved their original location a few years back. Got the short stack of pancakes 🥞 and..."
MikeyBlueEyez Boom
"So happy we were able to go, it.jas been so long and missing the great food. Everything tasted so good, the avocado toast, the omelettes, and..."
jeremy thein
"Have been trying to find a restaurant you compare to my favorites back on the east coast. This . Is . It ! Everything we ordered was really good...."
C Kadkoy
"We wanted to try Twohey even before they moved from Alhambra to South Pasadena. Foods and services are good, but it is a bit pricey compared to..."
aidan ali
"Everyone enjoyed their items: Salmon Avocado Toast The Alhambra Breakfast burrito All the burgers Chilaquiles con carne Huevos Rancheros Short..."
Janna Gahlee
"This was really good food for a medium price range. I brought my husband here on a birthday date. They brought him a sundae with a sprinkler as a..."
Erika C.G.
"We had great service and really good food. Loved the sweet potato fries. Parking can be a crunch around back, so drive a small car or park out in the..."
Jim Gettman
Penguin's Frozen Yogurt
Penguin's Frozen Yogurt
87/100 (225 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
American
Ice Cream
Briganti
Briganti
89/100 (191 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Lunch
Dinner
Salad
Tiramisu
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Simple rustic ambiance with great food. The sole piccata is one of the best I’ve ever had. The lemon and caper sauce hit a perfect balance . The..."
Susanna SS
"This restaurant is no doubt one of the most pleasant restaurants in the neighborhood. Every time I come there I am profoundly satisfied. They always..."
Charles Peterson
"Lovely local place with intimate service and delicious food prepared well. A really great carbonara made correctly. Great cocktails,..."
Carlton Wyatt
"This restaurant is my preferable place. Of all restaurants I know I love it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to visit this restaurant...."
Joseph McCoy
"inexpensive and excellent quality.we got there late but thoroughly enjoyed it even though we were the last to leave. They did not push which was..."
Bill Roberts
"Went here with my wife on a dinner date and it was fantastic. The service was amazing, attentive, and very helpful and never made us feel rushed...."
Juan Osorio
Hawaiian Bbq
86/100 (190 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Lunch
Dinner
"Friendly, fresh, satisfying for cold or hot weather #2 - Chicken Katsu combo w/side rice and macaroni salad. #12 - Spicy pork combo w/side rice and..."
Jackie W
"Oh man there are so many great spots but this is seriously the best Hawaiian BBQ!! I’ve been coming here for years I hate going anywhere else...."
SEAN GONZALES
"The spam musbi is so good and they are very fast about it. They are so nice and welcoming. Their tai tea is so good. Shout out to my homie Sue and..."
Annie Brundige
"Good portions! The mac salad is tasty and so is the kalua pork with cabbage. Will be coming here again soon..."
Greg Szeto
"Get the spicy pork it's really good but it have some kicks it comes with macaroni salad and..."
Sergio Zermeno
"Not only amazing food but incredible and kind people. I drive 30 min to get food from here because I used to live nearby. It never disappoints!! I..."
Finnian MacManus
"I really enjoyed their sushi and rolls. I personally believe that their food is more authentic and fresh than the restaurants that serve these kinds..."
Jin Lee Master
The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill
86/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Union Bakery
Union Bakery
78/100 (185 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Breakfast
Café
Breakfast
"Delectable pastries for today’s breakfast. The bread pudding is not too sweet, has a soft center and a crunchy top. The mushroom pastry is delish...."
Susanna SS
"Love this local gem for the pastries but their delicious sourdough loaf provided the frame for our Sunday morning BLT. They even offered to slice it..."
Philip McC
"First of all, the couple who own and manage the bakery are charming, so it’s more like meeting friends for coffee than going to a commercial..."
Patrick Gleeson
"They have great cinnamon rolls and coconut macaroons. Very reasonable prices and the owners are very friendly. Great breakfast spot especially since..."
Henry Turek
"Cute place with friendly staff and delicious baked goods! I LOVE that they use paper packaging, not plastic for the planet, and they offer a bag and..."
Jenn K
"This was my first time at Union Bakery upon recommendation and I am very impressed. On my drive home with my pastries it took so much self control to..."
Gavin Davis
"Their biscotti rivals any I've eaten in Italy; and their chocolate cookie is phenomenal. Lastly, I enjoy the classical music they usually have..."
Debra Williams
Communal Food And Drink
Communal Food And Drink
77/100 (184 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Dinner
"We had breakfast there this morning and it was much more than I expected! My husband had the quesadilla and it filled up a very hungry man. I had the..."
Karen Ball
"Came for dinner and had the stuffed sole and the Zarzuela. The sole was lightly seared on the outside but delicately tender on the inside. The crab..."
Alen P.
"This place is hidden and the only real downfall is that it’s not open nearly enough. However what it lacks in availability it more than makes up..."
Richard Hawkins
"We went with a few friends for a birthday brunch and we were all happy excited about the results. The environment is adorable and the weather was..."
Jolynne Voorhees
"Went on a Friday afternoon and enjoyed a mellow environment, natural light, attentive service, and great happy hour prices. Enjoyed the charcuterie..."
Amanda Valenzuela
"Very cozy atmosphere to have family dinner, friends, couples. They have 16 kinds of beer on tap and good wines. I liked DIPA and IPA beer. My family..."
Philip Hoon
"Was here for a birthday party. Food was fresh and delicious. Drinks were..."
Chinh Chinh
Lost Parrot Cafe
Lost Parrot Cafe
94/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Café
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cookies & Cream
Cookies & Cream
93/100 (169 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
Sit down
Wheelchair Accessible
Cheap Eats
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
88/100 (153 ratings)
Dessert
Healthy
Ice Cream
"So much better than Yogurtland! I love the vegan vanilla Oatly flavor. There are a couple of other non-dairy options as well, which is more than..."
Marcy Harbut
"I got the no sugar added strawberry frozen yogurt then I added some almonds Kiwi fruit and fresh cut strawberries and it was one of the best frozen..."
JC Ramrod
"Great customer service but why does the oreo yogurt taste like..."
elizabeth comerford
"I adore this spot! They provide splendid dishes, their menu is large, The chief cook in that place is well trained, I love very much trying all their..."
Harris Hahn
"It was 25 degrees in Los Angeles when I tried Sundaes and Cones. Not the most optimal ice cream weather, but I still LOVED it! The black sesame ice..."
Chemmings Diane
"Your standard frozen yogurt by the pound store. The patio in front is great in the summer, and there's ample parking around the corner. Some of the..."
Gregory Tada
Jamba
Jamba
84/100 (134 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Two Kids Coffee
Two Kids Coffee
95/100 (122 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
American
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Cortado and Butter Croissant
Kumquat Cream Cheese Pistachio Danish
sake
Turkish coffee
Almond Latte
Coffee with Almond Milk
Espresso w Milk
European
American
Breakfast
Lunch
"My favorite coffee shop in the area. The vibe is perfect, service is kind and attentive. Prices are great, this place is a..."
Richard Hawkins
"Cool to hang out with people who have the same likes and interests. Paper goods, fine stationary, cards, fountain pens and a free lesson in..."
Daryell Claude Camacho
"Interesting story behind the coffee shop. Spacious interior and I especially love the outside seating area, a perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon..."
Tony Yeung
"Aesthetics on point, inviting for lounging or studying. There are at least 20 coffee spots between here and where I live, but I've been here 3 times..."
Robert Manansala
"Had both the Chai Espresso and Drip Coffee. Chai reminded me of cinnamon toast crunch, it was delightful. Drip Coffee was a great Ethiopian with..."
Z Bennett
"Best drip you'll find in the area. Delicious pastries from Seed bakery. All served by the nicest people who will remember your name. Shop is now open..."
Rob N.
Berry Opera
Berry Opera
91/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mix N' Munch
Mix N' Munch
83/100 (88 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
"Ordered the cheese, egg, and bacon (on the side) griddle sandwich and the tuna melt. Pretty decent offerings and enjoyed it. Not sure I'd come out..."
Chris Hsu
"WOW! these are the best grilled cheese sandwiches I have ever had. I take my kids and they love this place. Its awesome cuz I can tell the use fresh..."
John Wood
"Unique concept with grilled cheese and cereal options. Service is great and a fun place to just go and hang out also with a TV and old school video..."
Brian Wu
"Very unique place selling some of the most delicious grilled cheese sandwiches! They also have a cereal bar which I've never seen before. Simple..."
Ricardo Melgoza
"Finally got to try this place out after hearing about it for such a long time. I came here with my friend and yelper Francine (who had already eaten..."
Tiffany C
"I love this place. I went for lunch earlier today, and the sandwich I had was delicious! A word of caution though, be careful when getting in the..."
Nefalarion Earthwarder
"This store was such a surprise when I first saw it. I thought that it would never succeed. However, after just a couple visits, I realized that this..."
James Sobieski