Saturday Lunch in Pasadena

[Bella79]

My family including my 88 year-old Grandma are coming to visit me this weekend & I am trying to find a good lunch spot in Pasadena. Some place with yummy sandwiches & salads would be perfect. Also a spot without a long wait and that has air-conditioning is key as I don't my Gram out in the heat too long. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Bella79]

Thanks for the suggestions. I think Green Street would work & I have always wanted to try the Dianne Salad I hear so much about.

[The Oracle]

...just a note on the salads - they are HUGE - you can easily share one between 2 people and be stuffed!

[cant talk...eating]

My dad, who works down the street, highly recommends Lovebirds Cafe:
http://www.lovebirdscafe.com/homepage...

It's on Colorado, and might fit your requirements. Green St., to me, is like Cafe Bizou - unremarkable food and too much of it. But again, that's just me.

[gordita]

Love birds is a cafe, just to make that distinction. Yes, I'm sure the Ritz dining room is open for lunch. FYI, tea is fun there too.

[gordita]

Perhaps, if the year was 1982, I'd send you to Green St.. But, I beg you, don't take grandma there. I second Scarlet Tea room, or, I love the Huntington( for you non-Pasadenians, Ritz Carlton) . Skip poolside, food is marginal. Go to dining room and have a proper meal. Walk over the bridge after lunch and enjoy the hotel. I also love Crepevine, but tends to get warm inside and tables are very close.

[rantsnravesnreviews]

Is the Dinning Room open for lunch?

[Local]

Nope, the Dining Room is dinner only. The Terrace is open for lunch.

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Propert...

[gordita]

too bad!

[The Oracle]

...the 80's made a come back, ya know. ;) But, seriously - even though Green Street has been around for 20 years or so - I'd hardly call them outdated. They did some remodeling a few years back and I think it's got a pleasant, lunch-time feel. The times I've taken family or friends there - it has pleased a wide range of palates, as they have a diverse selection of salads and sandwiches that rarely disappoints.

[gordita]

Ugh, Is all I can say.

[lizzy q]

Scarlett Tea Room would be a nice place to take grandma. Great sandwiches and salads. My mom's favorite place when she comes to visit. I love the mushroom sandwich. http://www.scarlettearoom.com/

[ipsedixit]

Julienne.
www.juliennetogo.com

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Julienne
2649 Mission St, San Marino, CA 91108

[Clare K]

Julienne gets really crowded, so I'd try to make a reservation today if you can (if they even take ressies, I don't know). But good food.

[The Oracle]

Green Street Restaurant sounds like the spot to me. There may be a slight wait, depending on what time you arrive on Saturday.... They also have a few chairs on the inside you can sit to wait for a table. While it can tend to get crowded in the waiting area, when packed, I'd HOPE someone would be decent enought to offer your grandmother their seat!

[Clare K]

I second Green Street. Great sandwiches and salad and very friendly service. Cute atmosphere too.

[rantsnravesnreviews]

Green Street would be great for Gramma! A nice variety, and not too stuffy.

[The Oracle]

...also, I'm pretty sure they take reservations for groups over 5 or 6