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More than 100 restaurants are located within the 22 historic blocks of Old Pasadena.  They include upscale, chef-driven hot spots, romantic bistros, cozy cafes, and a variety of snacks, desserts, and refreshing drinks.  Dine-in or enjoy charming patio, street, and sidewalk dining. Take delivery or grab takeout and head over to our commUNITY Dining area on Big Bang Theory Way to eat under the umbrellas. 

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  • Sweet, savory, breakfast, and rolled "to go" crepes... Crepes de Paris offers a range of the European treat. The bright, sunny décor is reminiscent of a Parisian café, and its patio is a nice spot to get some fresh air under the palm trees and adjacent historic Castle Green.

  • Entre Nous French Bistro opens in a cozy setting on Green Street - the owners, Mathias Wakrat and Jean-Christophe Febbrari, are former partners at Cafe Beaujolais in Eagle Rock and hail from the French Riviera. While the fare is decidedly French - rack of lamb, duck confit, and bouillabaisse, for example - the wine list features selections from across the globe, including California, New Zealand, and a rosé from Wakrat’s hometown, Saint-Tropez.

     

     

  • ID-Eclair strives to be the best French vegan pastry shop around, and quite possibly the first in Los Angeles. Chef Romuald Guiot "Romy" is a master pastry chef, chocolate maker and cake designer, from Chalons en Champagne, descending from a lineage of chefs.  Their menu includes Dessert in a Jar: Vegan and gluten free desserts sold in a jar, with an edible cookie spoon; Biscuits and Cookies; Jams, and more baked fresh each day!  

     

  • La Cave is an intimate, elegant wine bar with a menu designed to complement the refined flavors of their sister establishment, ID-Eclair. Specializing in French varietals, La Cave offers a curated selection of organic, biodynamic, and vegan wines sourced from both local Californian vineyards and renowned international producers. La Cave features a menu of savory, artisanal French Classic dishes and small bites. The space offers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere for those looking to enjoy fine wines, delicious food, and delectable desserts in perfect harmony.
  • Perle offers a sustainable and organic-focused menu featuring classic French dishes, as well as modern, seasonal creations influenced by California’s fresh cuisine. Perle also features a mirrored menu concept, with half of the menu consisting of meat and seafood dishes and the other half composed of vegetarian and plant/based dishes.

    Chef Dean Yasharian is the owner and executive chef at Perle. Yasharian’s work ethic and passion for food emerged from his upbringing on a farm in upstate New York and has continued throughout his 20-year culinary career. He has trained in the U.S. and Europe under world-renowned chefs, including Daniel Boulud, Gordon Ramsay, and Daniel Clifford. Most recently, Yasharian was the executive chef at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, where he designed and restructured the kitchen and menu, improving performance in efficiency, quality, and profitability.

  • Union Street French Café is an authentic French family-owned establishment serving organic, fresh, and homemade treats and pastries, served with daily coffee specials.  Experience a true Parisian experience while still in Old Pasadena.  Word is you must try the Canelés de Bordeaux. Start your day here for a delicious breakfast and brunch.

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