Best Brunch in Pasadena CA (2025)
Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
Traditional American restaurant · Downtown
A cheese-lover’s brunch with Midwestern warmth: sticky toffee pancakes, pimento omelet, and cheddar-biscuit benedicts in a former horse stable. Frequently recommended by local food writers and highlighted by Visit Pasadena; the in-house cheesery deepens its neighborhood ties.
The Raymond 1886 - Modern American Cuisine & Craft Cocktails in Pasadena
American restaurant · South Pasadena
Pasadena history in a Craftsman cottage meets a serious cocktail program. Weekend brunch leans classic—think Benedicts and Dutch babies—at a spot long praised by critics; OpenTable lists current Saturday–Sunday brunch service.
Russell's
American restaurant · Downtown
Old Pasadena’s vintage lunch counter serves French-leaning diner fare—croque madame, chicken-fried steak, Belgian waffles. The Infatuation praises it as a dependable, lively brunch; locals line up early for golden hash browns and bottomless coffee vibes.
Perle Restaurant
French restaurant · Downtown
Chef Dean Yasharian’s French bistro adds a refined weekend brunch with mirrored menus for meat and plant-based eaters. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and noted by Time Out for Saturday–Sunday daytime service.
Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant · South Arroyo
Family-run since 1920, this landmark hosts Alice’s Mimosa Brunch on Sundays with pozole and menudo bars, street tacos, handmade tortillas, and often live mariachi. A multigenerational gathering place that turns brunch into celebration.
Deluxe 1717
Restaurant · Pasadena
Chef Onil Chibás channels Cuban roots into a creative New American brunch—German chocolate pancakes, arepa Benedicts, brisket huevos rancheros—on a relaxed neighborhood patio. Featured by Pasadena Weekly and Visit Pasadena for its distinct weekend spread.
Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar
New American restaurant · East Pasadena
East Pasadena’s chef-driven standby for scratch-made brunch: crab cake Benedict, lemon–ricotta pancakes, and bottomless mimosas. Pasadena Magazine has spotlighted its brunch cocktails; the friendly bar and patio keep regulars returning.
Amara Cafe & Restaurant
Venezuelan restaurant · Downtown
Venezuelan-style breakfasts—arepas, cachapas, and churros—plus a drinking chocolate beloved by LAist. Brunch here feels like a quick Caracas trip, with gluten‑free options and daytime hours ideal before strolling Old Pasadena.
Bone Kettle
Asian restaurant · Downtown
Southeast Asian flavors enliven weekend brunch: pandan waffles with duck, Balinese chilaquiles, and restorative 36‑hour bone broth. Family-run and warmly reviewed by critics, with current brunch details posted online.
Old Sasoon Bakery
Bakery · Pasadena
A beloved Armenian bakery for morning feasts—khachapuri with runny egg, za’atar man’ousheh, and bowls of foul. Eater LA spotlighted its renovation and legacy; expect counter service, self‑serve coffee, and bread straight from the ovens.
