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    Mendocino Farms

    4.3 (832 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    Seasonal goat cheese salad. One of the best salads I've had in a while!
    Michelle M.

    OMG, THE SALADS! Not enough restaurants make really great BIG Salads. Main course salads. With all kinds of stuff on them. Fresh, tasty, dressed well, but not over-dressed. Perfect. If you are looking for that, you must try Mendocino Farms!

    Not so fried chicken and Chimichurri steak sandos
    Truman W.

    Chimichurri steak - love the toasted sesame roll, it goes really great with the chimichurri sauce and beef, to which I would only add some fresh cilantro! Not so fried chicken - so crunchy and flavorful, better than your fast-food fried chicken sandos (Popeyes has gone deep south since its launch.) The only con is the sandos here are Very Very Messy to eat. You need a ton of napkins (or a wet hand towel if you take them home.)

    Chimichurri Steak & Bacon Sandwich
    AndyMike E.

    I stopped by for lunchtime after my haircut up the street. I wanted something quick and fresh, so Mendocino Farms was calling me. As always, the restaurant was clean, the staff was super friendly, and the service was quick. I loved the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon sandwich! The toasted sesame roll was a great canvas to enjoy the savory seared steak & applewood smoked bacon, the marinated red peppers and caramelized onion jam a nice sweetness, the shredded romaine brought the refreshing crunch, and the chimichurri and aioli provided the herbaceous pops of flavor. I'll definitely order this again!

    1/2 "Not So Fried" Chicken + Small Kale and Apple Rainbow Salad. So delish, but not enough food. Such a tease!
    Angel C.

    Growing up in California, but living in Hawaii for almost ten years, I was surprised to crave California cuisine during a recent SGV vacation with family over last Christmas' season. Hawaii locals understand the struggle of finding a variety of fresh produce and good American food. I didn't expect to get excited at my sister-in-law's recommendation for the family to have lunch here! It was my first time at Mendocino Farms, period, as well as this part of Pasadena. The huge parking lots were matched with many cars searching for parking that my SIL ended up parking on the street in the nearby residential area. The restaurant is vertical in direction, but spacious enough. Restrooms are right at the entrance, followed by a drink station and trash cans. Ordering was pretty straightforward and menu items are reasonably priced. Ordering kiosks were available, but the friendly worker still assisted us and took our orders. Staff bring out food to diners at their tables. My husband and I ordered sandwich combos. His order was a 1/2 Farm Club sandwich with the Lemon Chicken and Farro Soup. My order was a 1/2 "Not So Fried" Chicken with a small Kale and Apple Rainbow Salad. I enjoyed my husband's combo, but I loved my "Not So Fried" Chicken sandwich and salad! My combo was bursting with flavors and textures! I have a pretty small stomach and I get full easily, eating smaller frequent meals, but I still thought the small sandwich + small salad was not enough! Had I known my meal would be so tasty, I should've ordered a full sandwich or a medium sized salad. All good though because we were on vacation and would try many other meals in SGV. Mendocino Farms is definitely a nice break from the ubiquitous Mexican and Asian food in SoCal and plate lunches in Hawaii.

    Seasonal Goat(cheese) salad
    Aprille C.

    There is 90 minutes free parking behind. My friend & I both ordered the Seasonal GOAT salad. It had goat cheese, chicken, almonds, fennel, pickled onions, mint, kale and other lettuce. I was a little concerned about the "hot honey vinaigrette". I should have asked first. The salad was very good. But the spiciness of the dressing made my mouth burn during the whole meal Otherwise it's a nice place. Next time I'll ask for a different dressing.

    Shirley C.

    TLDR: Great spot for hearty, healthier sandwiches and salads. Clean, quiet space with friendly staff. A bit pricey, but portions are generous. Favorites: Not So Fried Chicken (panini style!), Caesar salad, and avocado quinoa salad. Limited parking overall; street meters or a few spots in the back. I'm a big fan of sandwiches and salads, and Mendocino Farms hits the spot every time. I first discovered it in Irvine, so I'm happy there's now a location in the 626. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and easy to eat. My go-to is the Not So Fried Chicken. MUST get it panini style, especially on sourdough. Their Caesar salad and avocado quinoa salad are also solid choices if you want something lighter but still satisfying. Prices are a little high for sandwiches/salads, but the portions are generous enough that I usually get two meals out of one sandwich order. The ambience is clean, quiet, and comfortable, making it a nice place to dine in or pick up food without the usual lunch rush chaos. The staff is friendly and efficient, which makes the whole experience smooth. Parking can be a bit tricky but there's street and metered parking along Lake, plus only a handful of spaces behind the building.

    The Farm Club
    Linh Y.

    I have only been to Mendocino Farms in Pasadena three times. I probably should dine here more often than not. For a recent work lunch, I ordered their Farm Club that comes with shaved, roasted turkey breast, smashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, tomatoes, mixed greens, and pickled red onions on Mom's seeded honey whole wheat. It's a good size sandwich. All ingredients go well together. Quite tasty! Staff are usually pleasant and nice. Service is decent overall. Outside covered patio and inside seating are available. Parking is available behind their restaurant (off Shoppers Lane). First 90 minutes free, then $2/hr thereafter, $6 daily max. Mendocino Farms has not disappointed me as of yet. I hope they never do. I would recommend them to anyone who loves a classic good delicious meal. P.S. I will post more photos once I find them. Thanks!

    "Not so Fried" Chicken Sandwich, and the Peruvian Steak in the back
    Shirley W.

    Came during lunch hours on a Saturday, and this place was busy! It doesn't look that busy from the outside, but it's sure busy in the inside. A lot of families here too. Ordering was quick and easy. I got to order the "Not so Fried" Chicken sandwich, and my friend got the Peruvian Steak sandwich. For the quality here, the prices are pretty reasonable. We ordered and luckily found a table. It's fairly clean here as well. Service was quick and efficient and we didn't have to wait too long. First few bites of my "Not so Fried" Chicken Sandwich, I reallyyyy enjoyed the sauces they had! Also, the mustard and the other tangy sauce paired with it so well. It didn't taste fried or unhealthy at all, so this sandwich was pretty good. My friend enjoyed her Peruvian Steak Sandwich, it was definitely very filling and juicy. I also enjoyed this one as well! Although, I would say the steak is a bit on the tougher side, but still pretty good. Between the two, my chicken sandwich tasted "healthier" and lighter than the Peruvian Steak sandwich. I haven't had Mendocino Farms in years, actually my first time at this location. Would definitely visit again.

    Sofia V.

    We had the most amazing lunch but it was the personalized attention that blew us away. We were welcomed by 4 employees before we ordered. We went with two salads both our faves. The quinoa avacado and the cobb no bacon. This location was so clean and the vibe was unlike any other. Beautifully designed made us feel like we were in a different place. Please look for Ty he came over and checked in on our meal and the book on OUR table. WOW!!! Ty took our what was could of been a basic lunch into an unforgettable experience.

    The Farm Club
    Ava L.

    Big fan of the food , the service was a big fat NO for me though. I came in and looked at the menu for a couple minutes while my partner used the bathroom, isbel i believe her name was came up to me and asked if i had any questions and i said yes and asked if the goat cheese was pasteurized. she seemed extremely irritated after i asked and came back and said no its not a minute later so i chose something else. After my boyfriend came out of the bathroom we ordered and she just looked irritated the whole time while we ordered, she asked me "for here or to go" as she was talking to a co worker, i had to repeat myself saying for here 3 times till she finally responded and looked at me still while talking. We paid, and right after someone comes up to her and says "the goat cheese is pasteurized" and she just shrugged her shoulders and couldn't even hand us our number for our table. She put it down right in front of us and walked away. Like I said the food was good, but $16 for a sandwich with no sides and crappy service, i don't recommend coming here. We paid $40 for 2 sandwiches, and a drink (they only have 4 or 5 drink options and the options are all lemonades and a tea mixed with lemonade so the drink selection wasn't great). A different good recommendation would be sweet greens, or tender greens or even Cava, they always have good service and the food is just as good for the same price.

    Chimichurri Steak & Bacon
    Joy

    Chimichurri Steak & Bacon - 8.5/10 Mendocino Farms never disappoints, and this sandwich is hands down my favorite! The chimichurri steak and bacon combo is packed with flavor, and their bread is always perfectly toasted: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. It's the perfect lunch to grab on the go when you want something quick but satisfying. I've also tried the Pesto Caprese and Peaches Salad, both solid options, but the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon easily takes the top spot for me. Free parking in the back!

    Outside with a great patio eating area
    Steve L.

    Not so fried chicken sandwich the best sandwich on Lake Ave in Pasadena. I ask for that special roll with the seeds -and today I got it heated! Love the patio dining area! The staff is so friendly and outgoing- I Like the teamwork behind the counter- I'm a Car guy and they remind me of A well orchestrated "pit crew". I'll be back- I think Arnold said that- our Former governor- can't wait for my Next visit to Pasadena! Fast-efficient-friendly- and a very Satisfying lunch!

    Alice Q.

    Was craving a sandwich and soup so cane to Mendocino Farms. The chicken rice soup was very rich and hearty. We got Farm Club and Chicken Caprese Ciabatta. Both were delicious.

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    Ask the Community - Mendocino Farms

    When will the vegan Reuben sandwich be back on the menu?

    Do they serve wine and beer, like the Sherman Oaks location?

    Their online Pasadena menu says that they do serve beer and wine.

    Will my hair and clothes smell after coming here (like the Downtown location)?

    You should not experience that in the Pasadena location, since This store has pretty good ventilation and covered outdoor seating.

    Is there outdoor seating so I can bring my dog?

    Yes

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    Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market

    Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market

    4.2
    (113 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    A DREAM shop. Unassuming, piccolino mio--but don't be fooled. Behind that modest exterior lies a…read morewonderland of the most delightful, high-quality ingredients, specialty goods, and handmade fresh pasta sold by the pound like it's no big deal. And a personal breakthrough: I used to schlep all the way to Larchmont Cheese & Wine or Bay Cities before beach days for a proper sandwich. Not anymore. I have sandwich geniuses living right down the street. The bread? Exceptional. The cheeses? Dangerous. The meats? I may never recover. And then there's the lemon Italian ice. My daughter and I have been here three times in the last week, shamelessly returning like two neighborhood raccoons with excellent taste. It is the perfect antidote to a scorching Altadena afternoon. This place is an absolute gem. Go for the pasta, stay for the sandwich, leave with three things you didn't know you needed and a strong desire to become Italian.

    The sandwiches were awful. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea but they're overpriced and taste major…read moremeh. Service was great and the girl at the counter was lovely but the price of everything was way too steep and it didn't deliver at all. We ordered the mortadella and the artichoke. We didn't even finish our sandwiches. Ended up going to a different restaurant for food.

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    Inside, ordering counter
    Prosciutto - one of the best ! Perfect! Delish!
    Prosciutto - one of the best ! Perfect! Delish!
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    Cielo San Marino

    Cielo San Marino

    4.3
    (231 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    10/10 local gem! We…read moretried the iced cookie butter with oat milk and the iced nutty pistachio latte--both were so good. For food, we ordered the breakfast tacos with chorizo and the breakfast sandwich. The chorizo was delicious and had such great flavor. You should've seen my boyfriend's face when he took the first bite of the sandwich! The girl who took our order, with curly black hair, was so welcoming and pleasant. As a Mexican woman, I can honestly say this place has that true Latin food flavor without overdoing the decor or trying to oversell the culture. The atmosphere is cute, open, and filled with natural light, with sweet touches like real flowers as centerpieces. Without exaggerating, this is our favorite local breakfast and coffee spot. We definitely have to come back for lunch!

    The person taking our order couldn't have cared less. Honestly, the entire staff looked like they…read morehad collectively lost a bet and the prize was working brunch. Then came the "huevos rancheros." For $18, I received two eggs, two half-baked tortillas, and enough green salsa to qualify as protected wetlands. No beans. No rice. No garnish. Just eggs floating in a swamp of salsa. When I asked if the dish was supposed to come with beans, they looked at me like I was the one who didn't know what huevos rancheros was. A quick Google search--or simply living in Los Angeles for the last 25 years--will tell you they're wrong. Huevos rancheros traditionally comes with beans. If you're going to reinvent a classic, at least mention it on the menu. Between the indifferent service and the world's saddest $18 breakfast, I left feeling completely ripped off. I won't be back.

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    Indoor vibe.
    Indoor vibe.
    Chicken Pesto Sandwich.
    Chicken Pesto Sandwich.
    Inside my Turkey Sandwich - really lovely!

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    Inside my Turkey Sandwich - really lovely!
    Meat & Essentials

    Meat & Essentials

    4.7
    (142 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Right off of Huntington and I drove by it twice and had to circle back, park and walk. I was able…read moreto find it and it's a cute little spot. Once you walk in you can smell the sausage roll and meat pies being made fresh! They have a general menu of what flavors they have for the day or week not sure. I got the cha gio sausage roll, it's huge and comes with chili oil dipping sauce. So good and goes really well with it. Basically a big eggroll stuffing wrapped in a puff pastry. They do ask if you like them to warm it up for you in case you are eating it on the spot. I said no and took it home to put in the air fryer. I can't wait to go back and try other things they have. Service is really nice and quick.

    Was recommended to come here to try the meat pies by our neighbors…read more It's a bit hidden behind some trees between CalOaks Pharmacy and Mathnasium on Huntington Dr. It's a cute little cafe/store that sells meats. Hubby got the Classic Aussie sandwich and the bread pudding, while my son and I got the Beef Pho meat pies and Popcorn Pork meat pie rolls. The beef pho meat pie definitely had the pho flavors and aromatics. This was absolutely delicious! The Popcorn Pork was good, not as aromatic as the pho pie. The flavor was lacking on the Taiwanese popcorn chicken basil flavor that it claimed. It reminded me more of a Vietnamese meat pie (pate chaud), which is peppery with a smoother texture that this one did not have, but it was still flavorful. The bread pudding was good but the texture was more dense reminding me of a banana bread loaf. I didn't care for the dollop of yogurt on top, which took away from the flavor of the bread pudding itself. Hubby said the Classic Aussie was good but was expensive for the size of the sandwich (small burger size). Hubby got the Long Black coffee which was good, but sadly my iced matcha latte was lacking in the matcha flavor. It was very pale in color and tasted mostly of milk. Service was quick and friendly. I will come back for the meats and try the other flavors of the meat pies next time.

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    Sauces, seasonings, and other goods for sale
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    Beef pho meat pies
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    Monty's Alhambra

    Monty's Alhambra

    4.5
    (402 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    I want to thank Henry for reaching out to me after reading about our experience. Nothing says…read morecustomer service like going out of your way to make it right for your customers and Henry did just that. We went back today and the food was delicious. This time my husband got the Granada which was recommended to us by Henry and I got my usual Legendary. Both sandwiches were packed with meat/ chicken and on top of that they both came out hot and ready to devour. The bread was succulent and a good amount of mayo and ketchup was added. All in all this is the experience we had been wanting to have and I'm so glad we went back. Thank you to Henry, again, for going out of his way to make us feel welcomed and well attended. He was happy to have us back and we felt very appreciated as customers. Can't wait to come back and try other sandwiches!

    I've been to Monty's twice now. First time was a great experience. I believe the owner was there…read moreand he seemed very passionate about the menu and ingredients they used. However, I went for a second time yesterday and was deeply disappointed. The owner wasn't there and instead a younger girl took my order and prepared the food. Everything seemed well and fine until I got home, opened my patty melt and found not 1 but 2 long hairs in my sandwich! They were clearly her hairs since she was the only one who handled my food. I went back and returned everything. I didn't see a hair in my other sandwich but couldn't even eat it without thinking what could be in each bite. The same girl was there when I returned and a young guy. I spoke with the guy and he gave me a refund right away and apologized. The girl who had made my food was maybe 5 feet away and couldn't even turn around to look at me or apologize. Very disappointing since the owner seemed like a nice guy who probably works extremely hard to build and maintain his business, only to have it ruined by some employee who couldn't even care enough to take 5 sec to put on a hair net. Shame on her.

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    Fountain drinks
    Different sand which than what i ordered.
    Different sand which than what i ordered.
    Monty's Italian Godfather

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    Loli Farms

    Loli Farms

    4.7
    (207 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Small place. Can park in the small lot but snag it first before the crowd fills up. I got there 1/2…read moreHour closing so things were quick. I order the sanguish of steak with fries for take out. Portions are really big for 16$. Sauce is truly Peruvian. I should have ask for more. It took about 10 minutes to make from the kitchen. Fast and quick. The portions for chicken looks amazing but sadly I am allergic to chicken so opt for the steak. Come for the quick fix

    Loli loli farms - you're worth coming to Pasadena for. Tickets in Pasadena by Pie and Burger…read moreyou'll find this gem. This place has the most flavorful and juicy chicken that I've tasted. It's elevated by rotisserie chicken that literally makes your mouth water. Ambiance: quaint. Casual. Date night worthy for some good conversation. Honestly, for me a date spot is anywhere there is good food because I don't want to waste calories on something not tasty lol. Parking: small parking lot available with only one handicap it looks like. . Parking on street available. Seating: inside and outside. Yes very cute and quaint.. tables are small and fit maybe 4-5 people in the both style but if you get lucky you'll be able to seat parties next to each other. Baby friendly: yes, I say this because we made this place my daughter's 1st birthday dinner cuz I was craving something good and new. It did not disappoint. Food: Whole family meal with whole chicken and two sides + inca cola. ( It comes with t by inca cola but we swapped it out to or two cans of coke. I wish we could get a Mexican coke for it.) Chicken is phenomenal. Plantains are a just for a meal like this. And white rice. Green sauce available via serve yourself style! Service: very friendly! Protip: call ahead. They get very busy and sometimes they run more on chicken availability and you have to wait even if you ordered ahead so call ahead anyways!

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    The counter where they assemble orders.
    Whole Chicken
    Whole Chicken
    1/4 chicken,  fries n plantains

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    1/4 chicken, fries n plantains

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