French/Thai/Vietnamese in a cozy, book-lined space.
Go: after a trip to the Huntington Gardens
Order: anything + waffle with ice cream
Foodies know: free two-hour parking in the back
THE coolest coffee shop in Pasadena.
Go: to have a leisurely coffee date with friends, or to settle in and study
Order: for brunch: kale salad, croque madame, chorizo hash
Foodies know: use the "Besties" cookies next to the register as a lid for your coffee so they get all warm and delicious
Little cafe with pretty candies, books, and pastries.
Go: for lunch with a friend, and to pick up a gift on your way out
Order: goddess salad, rice bowl, sandwiches
Foodies know: you must bring a bag of the famous sea salt caramels home with you
