Guidebook for Altadena
Food Scene
Is it possible to say Mexican food at it's finest? Over the last 20 years no restaurant has lasted more than 2 years way up at the top of Lake Avenue, but El Patron has garnered quite a following and has been in business here longer than anybody so that says something positive about the place.
19 locals recommend
El Patron Mexican Food Restaurant
2555 Lake Ave Is it possible to say Mexican food at it's finest? Over the last 20 years no restaurant has lasted more than 2 years way up at the top of Lake Avenue, but El Patron has garnered quite a following and has been in business here longer than anybody so that says something positive about the place.
Great old fashioned coffee shop, open for breakfast and lunch. Known for comfort food. The cinnamon roll french toast is to die for ... it was nice knowing you.
Reyn
635 N Lake AveGreat old fashioned coffee shop, open for breakfast and lunch. Known for comfort food. The cinnamon roll french toast is to die for ... it was nice knowing you.
Great Gourmet Pizza, within walking distance of my house. Menu changes daily so check on line for the daily offerings in Pizza.
41 locals recommend
Pizza Of Venice
2545 N Fair Oaks AveGreat Gourmet Pizza, within walking distance of my house. Menu changes daily so check on line for the daily offerings in Pizza.
Good burgers and a variety of Mexican food too. Open on Sundays and late nights.
14 locals recommend
Connal's
1505 E Washington BlvdGood burgers and a variety of Mexican food too. Open on Sundays and late nights.
Mostly burritos but they have the traditional Mexican food fare at reasonable prices. Closed on Sundays...so head to Connal's if its a Sunday.
6 locals recommend
Burrito Express
1597 E Washington BlvdMostly burritos but they have the traditional Mexican food fare at reasonable prices. Closed on Sundays...so head to Connal's if its a Sunday.
I love to watch these guys cook. They have woks that are fired by F-16 afterburners. Go there to pick up a great Chinese meal.
7 locals recommend
Egg Roll Express
2397 E Washington BlvdI love to watch these guys cook. They have woks that are fired by F-16 afterburners. Go there to pick up a great Chinese meal.
The family that owns this place makes the best burgers around. The hamburger patties are crispy on the outside and very tasty. I don't know how they do it. The burger and fries serves two hungry people. Closed on Sundays so head to Connal's if it's Sunday.
Super Burger
458 N Altadena DrThe family that owns this place makes the best burgers around. The hamburger patties are crispy on the outside and very tasty. I don't know how they do it. The burger and fries serves two hungry people. Closed on Sundays so head to Connal's if it's Sunday.
Of course I list a bunch of hamburger joints and Mexican food places, but if you're not a meat eater, I recommend Real Food Daily as a place that really knows how to make vegetables taste like nothing you've had before. You'll love to eat like a Vegan here and not miss your meat dish one bit. It's a bit pricey, but treat yourself this time. Good place for a date.
63 locals recommend
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdOf course I list a bunch of hamburger joints and Mexican food places, but if you're not a meat eater, I recommend Real Food Daily as a place that really knows how to make vegetables taste like nothing you've had before. You'll love to eat like a Vegan here and not miss your meat dish one bit. It's a bit pricey, but treat yourself this time. Good place for a date.
Even though it sounds like a Vegan place, they've got good meat dishes and a good selection of vegetable sides. The format is the oh-so-trendy cafeteria style where you slide along the serving area and pick out your food.
432 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdEven though it sounds like a Vegan place, they've got good meat dishes and a good selection of vegetable sides. The format is the oh-so-trendy cafeteria style where you slide along the serving area and pick out your food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of suds...now they have wine. Not sure wine bar people like beer people but somehow they make it work without a fence line between the two different crowds.
21 locals recommend
Altadena Ale & Wine House
2329 N Fair Oaks Ave Great selection of suds...now they have wine. Not sure wine bar people like beer people but somehow they make it work without a fence line between the two different crowds.
Essentials
Best prices ever on produce, deli and meat department. The groceries in the middle of the store aren't such a bargain.
37 locals recommend
Super King Markets
2260 Lincoln AveBest prices ever on produce, deli and meat department. The groceries in the middle of the store aren't such a bargain.
Parks & Nature
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveGreat for a day of hiking. Get there early to find a parking spot.