Pasadena’s best local businesses
The 276 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 7
What changed this month
- Aug 7✓ Party Mini Golf re-checked — details verified
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276 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Arts & Culture
- 09Home & Garden
- 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 11Sporting Goods
- 12Services
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Cat Boarding by Nourish is a cats-only resort where your feline gets one-on-one attention, personalized playtime, and zero co-mingling with…
CITYCENTRE
OtherContemporary shopping compound featuring brand-name stores, restaurants & live music in the plaza.
Shops offering vintage and new toys, figurines, clothing and artwork.
The Galleria
OtherBright center with a glass roof offers ice skating & cafes, plus electronics & department stores.
Spacious plaza with upscale & casual dining options, local businesses, plus gift & apparel stores.
CryoTexas
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ThrIVe Drip Spa - West University
Health & WellnessHealth spa offering customized intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy and wellness boosts in relaxing lounges.
El Gato Coffeehouse
CafesGet catffeinated at El Gato Coffeehouse, where you can sip something warm while hanging out with adoptable cuties, all while supporting El…
Levy Park
Parks & OutdoorsLevy Park keeps the neighborhood buzzing with free workouts, family storytime and crafts, soothing sound meditation, plus Sunset Bingo is…
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