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Mike & Anne's
1040 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Why go
South Pasadena restaurant and bar on Mission Street, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus wine and beer.
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The story
About Mike & Anne's
The inspiration
The idea is old-school American cooking given a California edge, with a sizable garden patio sprawled out front where locals linger over brunch1,2,3 .
Who's behind it
The same owners also run Wistaria in Sierra Madre4 .
What to order
What people are saying
Diners and critics alike come back to the patio, which the Los Angeles Times describes as expansive, dotted with olive trees, and long a gathering spot for birthdays, work parties and baby showers5 .
Why you should try it
If you are staying nearby, this is the neighborhood table South Pasadena keeps returning to, with brunch, a full bar and a leafy patio at the center of town5,1,2 . Grab a mimosa, settle in under the string lights, and order the pancakes that locals have loved for years5,1 .
Sources
- 1. GAYOT (opens in a new tab): Mike & Anne's Restaurant South Pasadena
- 2. Pasadena Star News (opens in a new tab): Mike & Anne’s in South Pasadena great for brunch and more (Mar 4, 2015)
- 3. Pasadena Star News / Whittier Daily News (opens in a new tab): Brunch in South Pasadena is a big winner at this restaurant (Apr 3, 2025)
- 4. Hey SoCal (opens in a new tab): They Get Food Right: Mike and Anne’s (Sep 23, 2015)
- 5. Los Angeles Times (opens in a new tab): This must be South Pasadena (Apr 2, 2026)
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