Dining around Caltech
The following list of restaurants is provided for convenience only and does not reflect an endorsement by the IPDA.
Walking Distance
The South Lake Avenue shopping district is within walking distance of Caltech and features many eateries.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Location | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Continental | Mediterranean | 535 South Lake | +1 626 792 6634 |
| Café Verde | Continental | 961 East Green | +1 626 356 9811 |
| Crocodile Café | Californian | 140 South Lake | +1 626 449 9900 |
| Green Street Restaurant | American | 146 South Shoppers Lane | +1 626 577 7170 |
| Matsuri | Japanese | 1065 East Green | +1 626 844 2900 |
| Pie 'n Burger | American Diner | 913 East California | +1 626 795 1123 |
| Radhika's | Indian | 140 Shoppers Lane | +1 626 744 0994 |
| Smitty's Grill | Continental steakhouse | 110 South Lake | +1 626 792 9999 |
West Pasadena
The western half of Pasadena includes its historic Old Town, home to dozens of renovated old buildings replete with upscale shopping and dining. The following is but a small subset of the many restaurants in Old Town:
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Location | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Bizou | French | 91 North Raymond Avenue | +1 626 792 9923 |
| Café Santorini | Mediterranean | 64 West Union Street | +1 626 564 4200 |
| Cheesecake Factory | American/Californian | 2 West Colorado | +1 626 584 6000 |
| El Portal | Mexican/Tex-Mex | 695 East Green | +1 626 795 8553 |
| Houston's | American steakhouse | 320 South Arroyo Parkway | +1 626 577 6001 |
| Louise's Trattoria | Italian | 28 East Colorado Boulevard | +1 626 568 3030 |
| Manny's Pizzeria | New York style pizza | 16 North Fair Oaks Avenue | +1 626 795 7330 |
| Sushi Roku | Japanese | 33 Miller Alley | +1 626 683 3000 |
On-Campus Dining
The Caltech includes a number of dining options on-campus for convenient quick meals or longer relaxed get-togethers.
- Chandler Dining Hall is the student restaurant.
- Citrus Bistro is in the Avery House in the north campus.
- The Red Door is a smaller coffee shop next to the bookstore.
- Café at Broad is another smaller coffee shop in the north campus.
- The Athenaeum is the private faculty club (attendance with membership or guest of a member only).