Pasadena is the ninth-largest city in Los Angeles County- and the second oldest (incorporating in 1886). It is home to the Tournament of Roses, ArtCenter College of Design, Caltech, JPL, many museums and artists (including the author of this post!). It is nestled below the San Gabriel mountains on the northeast side of Los Angeles. It feels more like an east coast town with big houses on wide streets canopied with trees. It is about 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and thus provides a low-key, suburban hideaway without losing any of the flavor of city life.
Coffee and Delicacies with a Touch of Honey and Lavender
Stunning art collection and gardens
The Little Flower Candy Cafe is one of the best cafes in Pasadena. It is charming, quiet, and pretty much always full of families. It is refreshing after so many cafes full of freelancers and screenwriters, to be around people at a cafe just to get a cup of coffee. That being said, coffee is not all Little Flower has to offer. They make their own marshmallows and candy, which you will see at many other shops and markets in Pasadena. They also have an incredible kitchen cooking up pastries, and come lunch- delicious sandwiches, soups, and salads. When you want the feel like a small town cafe, head to Little Flower.
