The Cottage on San Marino's Guide to Pasadena and environs
Food scene
Walkable from the Cottage on Allen just south of the 210 freeway. Great local coffee roaster, roasting on the premises with pastries and great drinks! Check their COVID adjusted hours - they are only open in the mornings until the early afternoon.
24 habitants recommandent
Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters
260 Allen AveWalkable from the Cottage on Allen just south of the 210 freeway. Great local coffee roaster, roasting on the premises with pastries and great drinks! Check their COVID adjusted hours - they are only open in the mornings until the early afternoon.
If you venture out into nearby Highland Park, be sure to stop by our favorite bagel shop east of Fairfax Blvd. Make sure you get there bright and early as they are known to sell out before the lunch hour.
25 habitants recommandent
Belle's Bagels
5022 York BlvdIf you venture out into nearby Highland Park, be sure to stop by our favorite bagel shop east of Fairfax Blvd. Make sure you get there bright and early as they are known to sell out before the lunch hour.
Right around the corner from the Cottage on Colorado is an excellent Korean BBQ spot, authentic and delicious!
Chris’ Korean BBQ
2063 East Colorado BoulevardRight around the corner from the Cottage on Colorado is an excellent Korean BBQ spot, authentic and delicious!
Just across the street from the Cottage on Colorado is a local favorite for seafood, steaks and American classics. Be sure to try their salmon tacos as well!
Cameron's Seafood
1978 E Colorado BlvdJust across the street from the Cottage on Colorado is a local favorite for seafood, steaks and American classics. Be sure to try their salmon tacos as well!
Near Caltech. Converted former gas station is the hole-in-the-wall Afters ice cream shop. A great one for families with ample outdoor seating.
30 habitants recommandent
Afters Ice Cream
1265 E Green StNear Caltech. Converted former gas station is the hole-in-the-wall Afters ice cream shop. A great one for families with ample outdoor seating.
Walkable from the Cottage, on Walnut & Allen. Delicious & very filling breakfast burritos & known for their burgers too.
6 habitants recommandent
Tops
1792 E Walnut StWalkable from the Cottage, on Walnut & Allen. Delicious & very filling breakfast burritos & known for their burgers too.
Walkable from the Cottage - Another great coffee shop in the neighborhood, off of Colorado Blvd near Sierra Madre. Check their COVID adjusted hours.
Rosebud Coffee
2302 E Colorado BlvdWalkable from the Cottage - Another great coffee shop in the neighborhood, off of Colorado Blvd near Sierra Madre. Check their COVID adjusted hours.
Very walkable from the Cottage. Great take out spot for falafel, kabob, baba ganoush & hummus. Affordable lunch specials & portions are generous.
Sahara Restaurant
2226 E Colorado BlvdVery walkable from the Cottage. Great take out spot for falafel, kabob, baba ganoush & hummus. Affordable lunch specials & portions are generous.
We have an In & Out within walking distance of our place! On Foothill Blvd between Oak & Craig.
54 habitants recommandent
In-N-Out Burger
1210 N Atlantic BlvdWe have an In & Out within walking distance of our place! On Foothill Blvd between Oak & Craig.
About a mile away from the Cottage. Great spot for take out with a counter full of delicious vegetarian curries, rices & samosas. Affordable & generous portions. Great place to stock up on authentic spices, beans, rice & other dry good as it’s also a market.
Namaste Spiceland
270 N Hill AveAbout a mile away from the Cottage. Great spot for take out with a counter full of delicious vegetarian curries, rices & samosas. Affordable & generous portions. Great place to stock up on authentic spices, beans, rice & other dry good as it’s also a market.
Walkable from the Cottage, on Allen just south of the 210 Freeway. Great Filipinx market! Good place to get asian sauces, dry noodles & snacks. Also has a deli counter for take out.
Chaaste Family Market
296 Allen AveWalkable from the Cottage, on Allen just south of the 210 Freeway. Great Filipinx market! Good place to get asian sauces, dry noodles & snacks. Also has a deli counter for take out.
Walkable from the Cottage. Great nearby ramen & sushi spot, on Colorado near Allen.
Kaiba Japanese Ramen, Sushi & Grill
1713 East Colorado BoulevardWalkable from the Cottage. Great nearby ramen & sushi spot, on Colorado near Allen.
A bit further west near Lake Ave & Colorado, by the Playhouse District. Love Urth Caffe! Healthy, delicious, fresh and high-quality food at a good price point. Their breakfast burrito & sandwiches are terrific. Plus they have a decaf, full caf & espresso of the day for every day of the week! Don't be too intimidated by the long lines - they move fast & they have an efficient online & in person ordering system.
288 habitants recommandent
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StA bit further west near Lake Ave & Colorado, by the Playhouse District. Love Urth Caffe! Healthy, delicious, fresh and high-quality food at a good price point. Their breakfast burrito & sandwiches are terrific. Plus they have a decaf, full caf & espresso of the day for every day of the week! Don't be too intimidated by the long lines - they move fast & they have an efficient online & in person ordering system.
Dot & Dough
1731 E Colorado BlvdArtisanal donuts with a Taiwanese-American flair.
Sightseeing
Grant Park
232 S Michigan AveGreat park, near Caltech.
Great place to take the family, beautiful campus with lots of spots to stroll around, picnic and enjoy the scenery.
121 habitants recommandent
California Institute of Technology
1200 E California BlvdGreat place to take the family, beautiful campus with lots of spots to stroll around, picnic and enjoy the scenery.
Great walking & shopping district with cafes, restaurants, boutiques
480 habitants recommandent
Vieux Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdGreat walking & shopping district with cafes, restaurants, boutiques
Nature
Great hidden treasure native plant garden. Lots of charming seating areas, plants & hidden nooks. Never very crowded and a great place to have a picnic! Note: currently closed on Tuesdays.
24 habitants recommandent
Jardin Arlington à Pasadena
275 Arlington DrGreat hidden treasure native plant garden. Lots of charming seating areas, plants & hidden nooks. Never very crowded and a great place to have a picnic! Note: currently closed on Tuesdays.
Huge oak trees, nice wide trails & lots of grassy space to physically distance. No playground, but great for kids & adults to walk around and take in some trees & nature.
7 habitants recommandent
Hahamongna Watershed Park
4550 Oak Grove DrHuge oak trees, nice wide trails & lots of grassy space to physically distance. No playground, but great for kids & adults to walk around and take in some trees & nature.
Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park
451 W Carter AveFamily friendly trails and hiking
Neighborhoods
Washington Square
Cute neighborhood with hip & funky shops, cafes
Thrift & Antiquing
Within walking distance from our spot is a great vintage flea market type spot. Curated selection of unique finds!
Bougie Bazaar
1836 E Walnut StWithin walking distance from our spot is a great vintage flea market type spot. Curated selection of unique finds!
Higher end thrifting / resale shop with furniture, baby + kids clothes & toys, housewares and adult clothing.
Revival Boutique & Thrift Store
1775 E Colorado BlvdHigher end thrifting / resale shop with furniture, baby + kids clothes & toys, housewares and adult clothing.
Out of the Closet - Pasadena
1726 E Colorado BlvdNo kids toys but good adult clothing, wares & furniture.