EVERYTHING GREAT!! my daughter took me there for my birthday gift. We had a amazing lunch and set…read moreup on the patio for a couple hours just talking and then we had the fruit tart dessert and a Spanish latte. Everything amazing!!!!!!!

We have been coming here since 2018, and it's still a regular part of our rotation because it holds…read moreup. Good: - Healthy California cuisine (lots of fresh produce-centric dishes) - Prices are typical for Old Pasadena and a good value for the portions - LOVE the Spanish latte. Still our favorite, anywhere. (Best: small, strong, and in a ceramic mug, not in a to-go cup). - Chocolate hazelnut cake is still heavenly - Lots of outdoor seating on multiple dog-friendly patios - Gorgeous architecture featuring tiles and a small fountain - Consistently see the same staff (a sign of a stable business) - Great for people watching. The diverse mix of locals and tourists gives the place a cosmopolitan, global feel. - They don't make you feel like you need to order more food. If all you want is a pastry or tea, that's fine. - You can actually linger and enjoy yourself, your book, or your conversation as long as you want, without constant interruptions from waiters trying to turn the table. Bad: - The espresso bar can be incredibly slow (like, we've been sitting at our table for a half hour and already finished our breakfast, but our drinks still haven't arrived kind of slow). - It is difficult to follow up with staff if your item never arrives at your table. You don't want to cut in line, but it seems a bit much to get back in a twenty minute line for the register, just to find out where your food is. Fortunately, this has only happened a few times, but when it does, it feels like a scavenger hunt to find someone to help you. - Bussing is slow, and so we frequently see an entire patio section that is covered in dirty dishes. It seems like they like to wait until they can do it all at once, but this means a) fewer tables for new customers, and b) dining surrounded by other people's trash. - Even when we arrive first thing in the morning, it seems like they aren't quite tidied up. There is always still a stray napkin, a straw, bits of food, or something else laying on the tables or ground. A bit more attention to this would elevate the experience and make it feel more upscale instead of fast-casual. Neither good nor bad: - The food is straightforward and well-made with very little seasoning. - It is contemporary, but not super trendy. - Everything is made well, but few dishes are "the best" version that you'll find anywhere Whether you are a longtime local or a first time visitor, I recommend stopping by the Pasadena location for this California chain.

Tender Greens - Pasadena Overall, everything was great. The…read morefood was very tasty and fresh. The restaurant has a large dining area with plenty of seating, which is very comfortable. Service was fast and efficient. A small downside was that the tables on the patio were a bit dirty -- they could use a more thorough cleaning and better maintenance throughout the day. The staff also seemed a little tired, but it didn't affect the overall positive experience. I would definitely come back and recommend this place.

Ordered UberEats and my order came pretty fast - less than an hour!…read more The Grilled Steak Plate ($21.95) came with 2 sides so I picked a spinach salad & sub-roasted tomato soup (+$1.85). The salad was nothing special and just plain spinach with bits of almonds and goat cheese. The tomato soap was awful - it literally looked and tasted like tomato sauce. It was so thick and salty that it was not enjoyable at all. The steak was ok. It was a bit dry and slightly bland but overall, just average. The Green Drink ($5.95) was made of spinach, kale, cucumber, green apple, ginger, and celery. It was a bit tarty and refreshing. I was surprised it came in such a big container! Overall, I felt my meal was quite overpriced and the food didn't taste too great so most likely won't return or recommend unfortunately!

Came in for a quick dinner and loved it. The ingredient selection is great, and you'll find the…read morestandards without anything too fancy. And honestly, it's hard to complain when you get to customize your own bowl! The space was practically sterile, which I actually find to not be the case with many hot pot restaurants, so this was a very nice and welcome surprise. Only gripe with the place is the price. It comes out to $15.99 per pound, which is quite expensive for raw ingredients. A single bowl could easily run you $20.

This is the perfect spot if you're a hot pot lover. One thing I really appreciated is that you can…read morecustomize your own bowl exactly how you want it. Sometimes traditional hot pot can feel like too much food, but here you can choose the perfect portions for yourself, which is perfect when it's just you! I got the spicy broth and everything was delicious. The meat and veggies were fresh, and the sauce/condiment area was very clean and well maintained. You can tell they care about quality and presentation. The service was fast, and the atmosphere was peaceful and comfortable, which made the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you want a clean, customizable, and high-quality hot pot experience.

This place is pretty great. We've been meaning to try this for a while, and finally, during our…read morespring break staycation, we managed to make our way over. We got a turkey sandwich, their mushroom soup, a quiche, and an eclair (of course - pistachio), and a pot of tea (blue montagne - a black tea with some berry flavors). Everything was really delicious, and it makes me think about how far vegan cuisine has come in the last, even 10 years. Many of their stuff is gluten-free as well. The only thing that I'll say was kind of sad - we got a loaf of beet bread to go, put it in the fridge as soon as we got home, and the next day, it got moldy. I brought it back and exchanged it for one of their charcoal loaves. I think they are under the same ownership or something as the wine bar next door, since they share a space. The space out front is pretty spacious, but there are only 3 tables, so maybe there is another room when it gets crowded? I didn't really explore the space this time.

I had to try this place multiple times in the past two weeks!…read more Backstory years ago I came across these bakers at the farmers market, they have vegan macaroons and my kid is all about the French macaroons! I knew they had opened a brick and mortar in Pasadena a while ago and it just took me until recently to finally make it there. Don't judge me I was trying to spare my wallet and waistline! Anyways none are being spared from the pure delectable excellence at this point! Before I go on I get to acknowledge that yeast breads and sugar can mess me up, sick, bloat, etc. TMI? I dgaf! Because I don't have the extreme reactions here that I usually get elsewhere. Actually a majority of the sweets from the eclairs to the cinnamon twists are reasonably sweetened! There's no compensating sugar for bad ingredients. Every flavor stands out and participates together like the instruments of a symphony. Delightful! The only one I cannot handle so far are the French macaroons which according to my kid are exactly to their liking. So far I've had the cinnamon twist, blueberry bar, chef special cream filled cherry cruffin, and the chef's special quiche which looked so legit I had to ask if it's really vegan!!! What magic is this!?! Because for the price it's insane! Other places would charge double to offer this and I would pay it! Now the drinks...on the pricier side? Yes. Is it worth it HECK YES because I did my drink order again! Dirty Matcha with almond milk (match latte with shot of espresso)' Don't judge me I need the caffeine ride without the crash. Normally this drink tastes like mud everywhere else but here it's a smooth caffeinated perfection. I don't need to bust out the stevia, it's perfect as is!!! This is the first and only time the pairing is balanced and smooth. Needless to say this is my top pick for vegan bakeries and coffee/tea places! I can wait to fully enjoy the ambiance with a decadent crystalline flare of luxury in a quant cafe Bonus: they have pastry classes, afternoon tea, it's a wine bar by night, and there's so much more to know about the artistry and offerings it's well worth the visit!

Delicious food and great service. Refreshing atmosphere. Will definitely be back. Great bakery tooread more

really good their breakfast croissant was amazing and a good size. i also tired their matcha latte…read moreand was very good too!

It was fantastic ! We will go back on the regular! The food was delicious , the service was…read moreamazing! Definitely a must place to go if you are in LA

My first time trying Tendon Tempura! We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday before we…read moreheaded to the Pasadena Playhouse which was down the street. We both ordered the Tempera Special and shared an order of the Yellowtail Hand rolls for an appetizer. The hand roll was generously stuffed and it tasted fresh. The tempera special came with pumpkin, scallops, white fish, shrimp, seaweed, and jalapeños. It also includes an order of rice and miso on the side. Overall the food here was great. I will say the highlight of the night was the outstanding service. The multiple staff members that helped us order/ served us were very friendly and attentive. That alone would make me want to return to Tendon Tempura.

OMG, THE SALADS! Not…read moreenough 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!

Ordered UberEats and it came pretty fast - less than an hour!…read more Got the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon ($19.14) and it was delicious! Probably the priciest sandwich I've gotten but sooo worth it! It was stuffed with so much steak and bacon. The steak was so tender and bursting with flavor! It was sweet and salty at the same time because of the caramelized onion jam! The sesame roll was so good and fresh! The Tomato Basil Soup ($7.14) was good! It was quite oily but I loved that it had real chunks of tomatoes inside. It was creamy and not too salty. Overall, I really enjoyed my sandwich and would definitely return and recommend!

Perfect family dim sum experience for us…read more We took out my parents and in-laws for dim sum: my parents' very first time ever. We did wait about an hour, but honestly I didn't mind at all because it gave us a chance to relax, talk, and catch up as a family. Once we were seated, my parents were immediately impressed with the decor: elegant and cultural without feeling overly modern or cold. And can we talk about the tea kettles? They looked like literal pieces of art being poured at the table. Ordering was super easy with the QR code system, so my husband handled the whole spread: shumai dumplings, chicken feet, sesame balls, and more. Everything came out hot, fresh, and beautifully plated. The ENTIRE table agreed on one thing: the chili oil condiment deserves to be sold in bottles to take home. It was that good. Smoky, just the right amount of spicy, and addictive. Now for the real test: my in-laws. They've been to *many* dim sum places and are not easily impressed. They declared this place to have the best chicken feet that they've ever had: meat easily sucked off the bone, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and perfectly seasoned. High praise coming from dim sum veterans. Most importantly, my parents' first dim sum experience couldn't have been better. They loved everything from the ambiance to the food to the overall experience. My husband and I want to come back to explore more of the menu because there's clearly so much more to try

Hubby wanted to get dim sum for new year and luckily we live close to Lunasia. Like most locations,…read morethe food is pretty consistent and the servers are pretty attentive. This location is pretty spacious and even has a second floor for dining. Though we were seated inside, a lot of people were coming in and out for take out. They have a QR code to scan the menu and send your order to the kitchen. Unfortunately, they forgot our order of shumai. We had already finished eating before it even came. The waitress was kind but apparently had to bring the receipt back because the staff was claiming we already received it.

After a long day of walking around, we decided to warm up at Noodle St. Being able to check-in with…read moreYelp was super helpful and gave us a good idea on wait time. Once we were seated, we were met with a friendly server who offered recommendations to our party depending on spice levels. I tried their beef fried rice and the portions were huge for the price! I had to get a braised egg and it made for such a great combo. I also tried their chili oil and loved how spicy it was. I wish there was a Noodle St. close to my city!

My friends and I decided to try this place out after reading the wonderful reviews & seeing the…read morepictures of their dishes. I was also craving soup so this was the perfect option! We ordered their chicken wings, garlic string beans, spicy beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, & beef scallion roll. The food came out within 10 minutes of ordering, which I appreciated since I was starving. The soup was packed with so much flavor & had a generous amount of knife cut noodles. The beef rolls had a nice light flavor to it & wasn't dry at all. The garlic string beans were PACKED with garlic, which was delicious. The chicken wings were a bit dry but nonetheless still pretty good. My friends really liked their scallion pancakes & devoured them all. Overall, I would definitely come back if I was ever in the area again. It definitely satisfied my cravings for Chinese food.

I caught a cold, but I ate some hot food and my body feels so much better--I'm so happy!read more

Parking: they have an immediate parking lot near them but just park at the schoolhouse garage for…read more$1 for 90 mins. It's a 5 min walk. After having Nha Trang a couple times I've come to appreciate the quality of their pho and rice. Service was okay, it was probably the weakest part, but it was by no means bad. Restaurant is clean and well spaced. The pho tai is delicious. For broth it's one of the better ones I've had where I didn't have to add much to get it to where I want it. The quality of the beef is noticeable if you've been to other restaurants. For the price you are definitely getting a really good bowl of pho and it's my favorite spot in pasadena. I wish they had the thick noodles as an option but it's okay. The unlimited passion fruit was really great, but I drank it quickly and it took some time for the servers to notice and I've had to flag for refills a couple times. To be fair most people won't drink water or their drinks as fast as I do so it's not really a complaint.