Grocery Stores, Ethnic Markets and Restaurants
This list is based on submissions from students and scholars. Please send us an email if you have any suggestions to add to this page.
Grocery Stores
In most of grocery shops, you can find grocery products, wine, over-the-counter medicine (without a prescription), cigarettes, and magazines. Von's and Ralphs have also pharmacies.
NEW (2019/20)
Instacart allows you to order online.
Yuka is a food and cosmetic app to check if products are healthy or not.
ImperfectFood sells misshapen apple, short piece of pasta, or oversized egg we can shape our world for the better (30% less expensive)
Perfectly Imperfect Produces sells fruits and veggies only that are unique in size, shape or color but do not meet the consumer's demand
Standard
Ralphs • 160 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena (walking distance from Caltech)
Sprouts • 39 N. Rosemead Boulevard, Pasadena
Trader Joe's • 345 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena (walking distance from Caltech)
Von's • 155 California Boulevard, Pasadena
Pavilions • 845 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena (walking distance from Caltech)
More Gourmet
Whole Foods Market (belongs to Amazon and you get discounts if you have Amazon Prime) • 465 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
Gelson's • 635 Foothill Boulevard, La Cañada Flintridge
Bristol Farms • 606 Fair Oaks, South Pasadena
Waldo Ward & Son • 273 East Highland Ave, Sierra Madre
Wholesale
Aldi • 2246 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 (also in Alhambra, CA 91801)
Costco • 2207 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra 91801
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market • 2270 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Smart and Final • 3299 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena.
Farmer's Markets
Farmer's Markets bring in seasonally fresh, locally grown and organic products from local farms. There are Farmer's Markets in Pasadena, South Pasadena, Alhambra, La Canada and Los Angeles
Local Organic Products and Ready to Eat Healthy Dinners (Home Delivery)
Farm Fresh to You
Blue Apron
Fish Markets
Pasadena Fish Market • 181 E. Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena
Cameron Sea Food • 1978 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Fish King • 722 N. Glendale Avenue, Glendale
Yama Seafood • 911 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel
Wines
Chronicle Wine Celler • 919 E. California Blvd, Pasadena.
Mission Wines • 1114 Mission Street, South Pasadena.
Mission Wine and Spirits • 1785 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena.
Colorado Wine Cie • 2305 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles.
Bakeries
FrenchiFornia • 247 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Julienne • 2649 Mission Street, San Marino.
Seed Bakery • 942 E washington Blvd, Pasadena
Cheeses
Nicole's Market and Gourmet • 921 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena.
Milkfarm • 2106 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock.
The Cheesestore of Beverly Hills • 419 N. Beverly Drive, Los Angeles.
Pasadena Food Tour
Explore Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour with Meltingpottours
Pasadena Bars and Hot Chocolate
There are many bars in Pasadena but two are popular among the Caltech community: Speakeasy and The Cellar
Amara Cafe serves a delicious hot chocolate.
Ethnic Food Stores
African
Yinkus African & Caribbean Market • 869 E. Washington Boulevard, Pasadena
Armenian
Good Food Market • 1876 E. Washington Boulevard, Pasadena
Armen Market • 1873 Allen Ave, Pasadena
Australian
Bronzed Aussie. Delivery Apps only. Pre-ordered frozen pick-up or delivery available. Call (213) 243 0770 or email info@bronzedaussie.us
Asian
Cali Mart • 1000 E. Valley Boulevard, Alhambra, CA
Hawaii Supermarket • 120 E. Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel
San Gabriel Superstore • 1635 S. San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel • Tel: 626-280-9998
Brazilian
Supermercado Brazil • 10826 Venice Boulevard, Culver City
British
Ye Olde Kings Head • 132 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica
It also carries products from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa.
Central / South America
Alhambra Market • 2289 W. Main Street, Alhambra • Tel: 626-289-2766
Argentine Market • 1272 E. Villa Street, Pasadena • Tel: 626 449-0980
Vallarta Supermarket • 10950 Sherman Way, Burbank
Chinese
Arcadia Supermarket • 645 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia • Tel: 626-447- 6282
99 Ranch Market • 140 W. Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel
European / Swedish Bakery
Berolina Bakery • 3421 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale
French
Monsieur Marcel • Los Angeles Farmer's Market, 6333 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles
Nicole's Gourmet Foods • 921 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena
German
Schreiner's Fine Sausages • 3417 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale
Greek
Papa Cristo's • 2771 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles
Indian
Bhanu's Indian Grocery & Cuisine • 7246 Rosemead Boulevard, San Gabriel
Indian Sweets and Spices • 3126 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles
Namaste Spiceland. 270 North Hill, Pasadena 91106.
Punjab Store • 1300 E. Main Street, Alhambra
Israeli (Kosher)
Cambridge Farms • 12431 Burbank Boulevard, Valley Village
Eilat Kosher Market • 8730 W Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles
Italian
Roma Market • 918 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena
Claro's Italian Markets • 19 1/2 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
Japanese
Mitsuwa • 515 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel
Middle Eastern
A&S Market • 10867 W. Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles • Tel: 310-838-3771
Produce Land Market & Deli • 16137 Devonshire Street, Granada Hills • Tel: 818-891-0100
Super King Markets • 2260 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena
Sevan Meat Market (Halal) • 1315 E. Colorado Street, Glendale
Glendale Meat Market (Halal) • 400 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale
Thai
Bangluck Market • 12980 Sherman Way, North Hollywood • Tel: 818-765-1088
Silom Supermarket • 5321 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles • Tel: 323-993-9000
Restaurants
Pasadena Weekly Dining
LA Weekly Dining
Zagat Online
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