Old Town Pasadena
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 795-9311
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Editorial Review for Old Town Pasadena – by Citysearch Editors
The Appeal
This thriving shopping/dining/movie mecca of the East Valley is lined with charming, two-story brick storefronts (circa late 19th century), and lively pedestrian plazas in alleyways. Afternoons are filled with shoppers browsing through upscale boutiques, tony interior decor shops, and charming cafes. Nighttime draws a bigger, louder and more diverse crowd.
Features
There's an eclectic mix of big-name mall brands--Saks Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn, the Gap, Crate & Barrel, Banana Republic, Williams Sonoma, Barnes & Noble and Urban Outfitters--along with homegrown favorites, lie the fabulous Distant Lands travel bookstore and the funky Equator coffee house. There are two movie theaters and several chain restaurants (Buca di Beppo and the Cheesecake Factory, among others), but it's worth seeking out local restaurants like Akbar Cuisine of India, Xiomara, Yujean Kang or Tre Venezie, one of the best Italian restaurants in L.A.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe neighborhood stretches from Marengo and Pasadena avenues, and Holly to Green streets.
ParkingMeters are good for two hours until 11pm on most streets. Parking structures can be found on Raymond and Fair Oaks, Fair Oaks and Union, and Delacey and Green Street.
User Reviews for Old Town Pasadena
07/13/2007 Posted by netter1
If you live on the east side of town (no, I don't mean Silverlake - try further EAST), you'll already know that Pasadena has spent the last decade revitalizing their old town neighborhood. Many of the local small businesses that used to line Colorado Blvd between Pasadena Ave and Arroyo Parkway are long gone, replaced by upscale big-name shopping chains like Sur le Table, Chico's , Victoria's Secret, and the Pottery Barn. Additionally, your dining options have followed suit and great favorites like Lucky Baldwin's are being overlooked for choices like Buca di Beppo, Barcelona, and The MeltingPot. Don't get me wrong, I really like the new "Old Town". It has its place in our world of consumerism and excess. Just don't expect to find much of the "old" here these days.
Pros: choices, pedestrian friendly
Cons: parking
07/19/2004 Posted by mlodymaker
Spent last weekend strolling the sidewalks and shops of Old Town Pasadena and came across a little joint I hadn't been to in years. Barneys Ltd. restaurant is still kicking! Now in their 25th year in Old Town, this place still serves the same old fabulous fish and chips like it did years ago. (Just one of the items on the 27 page menu!) The atmosphere - casual and relaxed, but jumpin'. With sports on the t.v.'s and the latest hip-hop/rockin' tunes on the speakers, this place is just down right cool. Service was still strong, "easy on the eyes" (As it always was) and the girls are just as witty as they are pretty! I felt like I'd gone to visit an old friend and was welcomed like I'd never left. I highly suggest one stops by for a cold brew or some nosh. Barneys is still the bomb!
Pros: inexpensive, over 100 beers, wide ranged menu
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