Cafe Verde

This delightful cafe is hidden from the busy Old Town Pasadena crowds and offers delicious daily specials and a wonderful standard menu. The chef creates unusual combinations to provide new and unique flavors to typical "feel good" entrées. The bread basket is filled with slices of freshly baked bread, which even the strictest low carb dieter can't resist. My husband raves about the homemade pasta dishes. Everytime I've been there I've selected one of their daily specials which never disappointed, especially the fresh Chilean sea bass with their peach cobbler dessert. Oh, and I almost forgot their homemade soups. Yummy! As I said, the menu might sound ordinary, but they put a spin on it which gives everything a little extra something special and unexpected. Tip: Bring a bottle of wine (or two) and they'll open it for you for free! more

I found this café a few weeks after its opening and wheeled my son's stroller in for a delicious breakfast. The Mexican hot chocolate was creamy and complex and my son loved the blueberry smoothie. The lunch and dinner menus provide some interesting items, but my favorite meal there by far will always be breakfast. Yummy baked goods made on site are available through out the day as well, making it a great place to treat yourself to an afternoon pick me up during a busy day shopping on Green Street. more