Nestled in Altadena, Amara Kitchen serves up a vibrant mix of breakfast and lunch options, from avocado toast to hearty grain bowls, all with a focus on fresh, healthy ingredients in a cozy atmosphere.
"A kitchen and eatery in Altadena that was destroyed by the Eaton Fire." - Mona Holmes
"A neighborhood favorite in Altadena offering a casual menu with all-day breakfast items and a variety of beverages." - Eater Staff
"Amara Kitchen is a venue for the morning crowds in northern Pasadena." - Farley Elliott
"Amara Kitchen has opened in the Altadena unincorporated area north of Pasadena, bringing casual healthy cafe food to the area as an offshoot of the Highland Park original." - Farley Elliott
"Casual Highland Park neighborhood spot Amara Kitchen is set to expand to Altadena in the new year. The healthy-leaning restaurant will take up inside a tall brick building on Mariposa Street just off Lake in the far reaches of the community north of Pasadena. Owner Paola Guasp confirmed the coming second location with Eater, saying last week that the restaurant would look to open in Altadena sometime on the early side of 2020. Diners should expect a tall and long space with a wide ordering counter, some small booths to give a family-friendly neighborhood feel, and mostly the same menu of salads, all-day breakfast, and coffee and pastries as at the Highland Park location. That original outlet, well off the Figueroa drag in the neighborhood along Avenue 64, almost always seems to be busy with creative types, locals, and those looking to eat healthy. Guasp has long leaned into the healthy side of dining, favoring greens-heavy bowls, bone broths, and a variety of vegan and gluten-free dining options. The new location should offer the same, but with the possible addition of some specials specific to that address." - Farley Elliott
