Nestled in a charming old stable, this American eatery serves up creative comfort food and a fantastic cheese and wine selection in a cozy, inviting space.
"Every time we walk through Agnes’s massive barn doors on Green St., we’re hit with a sudden wave of bucolic euphoria. There’s a full market and cheesery up front, an open hearth loaded with sizzling meats in back, and giant wooden rafters soaring above the dining room and back patio. Agnes isn’t the first place in LA to dip into Midwestern nostalgia, but it’s the only one that goes all-in. You’ll eat dishes like loaded baked potato dumplings, cornbread eclairs, and ice cream topped with puppy chow. This is definitely upscale dining, but it’s also where universal childhood comforts are intertwined into every element of the experience." - brant cox, sylvio martins, andrew ryce
"Wife and husband team Vanessa Tilaka and Thomas Kalb bring together fine cheeses and highly regional American cooking — taking inspiration from the Midwest, California, and beyond — at Agnes. Grab a seat on the lush 1,200-square-foot patio and dig into cheese and meat boards, hushpuppies and Midwestern-style cheese curds, and hearth-roasted proteins. The homemade pastas section is particularly special; first-timers would be wise to not miss the loaded baked potato dumplings." - Mona Holmes
"An American restaurant in Pasadena with a cheese shop and bar, offering dishes from the grill in a haute setting." - Kevin Chau
"A favorite spot for Farley Elliott, known for its diverse offerings." - Eater Staff
"Agnes, an American comfort food spot in Pasadena, focuses on the most important things in life: dairy, cheese, and excellent pasta. The place feels like an upscale dairy farm in the Midwest, paying homage to the chef’s Iowa upbringing. So it’s par for the course that they serve perfect milky vanilla soft serve for deseer, which tastes like the one at McDonald’s, but somehow richer, and made with better ingredients. Take your pick of toppings like cookie crumble, seasonal fruit, and, in true Midwestern fashion, puppy chow." - brant cox, sylvio martins
