Food Caltech, Pasadena
Pie 'n Burger
A place to eat in Caltech, Pasadena, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late breakfast.
Why go
Counter diner near Caltech since 1963, known for griddled burgers, pancakes and fruit pies by the slice.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Pasadena, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Pasadena City Hall, 1.1 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Caltech
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Late breakfast
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Pasadena, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Pasadena City Hall
Domed 1927 Spanish Revival city hall with a fountain courtyard open to visitors.
Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line - 2Old Pasadena
Blocks of restored brick buildings and alleys along Colorado Boulevard, with shops, cafes and bars.
Shopping · 1.3 mi straight-line - 3The Raymond 1886
Seasonal American cooking in the former caretaker's cottage of the vanished Raymond Hotel, with a garden patio.
Food · 1.3 mi straight-line - 4Rose Parade
The Tournament of Roses parade of flower-covered floats, bands and horses, held on Colorado Boulevard since 1890.
Sight · 1.7 mi straight-line - 5Colorado Street Bridge
Curved 1913 concrete arch bridge over the Arroyo Seco, with a walking path along the stream bed below.
Outdoors · 1.9 mi straight-line - 6Floatfest
The parked floats, close enough to see the seeds, petals and bark they are covered in, on Sierra Madre Boulevard.
Activity · 2.6 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Pie 'n Burger is a stop on our Los Angeles New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Pasadena
Pie 'n Burger is our only food pick in Pasadena; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Pasadena guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Pasadena run from 64°F in December to 88°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Pie 'n Burger itself, we suggest: Late breakfast.
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Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 34.13611, -118.13142
- Destination
- Pasadena, California
Pie 'n Burger: quick answers
How much time do you need at Pie 'n Burger?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Pie 'n Burger. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Pie 'n Burger?
Our pick: Late breakfast. Insider tip: It is cash only; go after the parade crowd has moved on.
Which TripsCircle routes include Pie 'n Burger?
Pie 'n Burger appears on Los Angeles New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Pie 'n Burger to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Pasadena.
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