California, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in La Canada Flintridge

November 12, 2019 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in La Canada Flintridge, California, United States including Black Cow Cafe, John Sparr Tavern, Taylor's Steakhouse, DISH, Penelope's Cafe, Hill Street Cafe, Maple at Descanso Gardens, Star Cafe, Newcomb's Ranch, Basin 141
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10. Basin 141

2265 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020-1635 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 818-236-4810 http://www.basin141.com/
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4 based on 25 reviews

Basin 141

Reviewed By Linda F

This could very well be our hangout. The food is great, the beer selection always has something interesting, and the atmosphere is laid back. We’ve been there a few times and find all of the waiters and waitresses friendly, helpful, and speedy. Most people might look at this as a bar with food. It is that but much more. The food is exceptional and the bar is a welcoming place where the regulars gather and people there for the first time are made to feel welcome. A highlight is the eve changing menu of tap beers, many from micro-brewerys. My husband claims to be a burger expert and further claims their burgers are the best. My favorite at Basin 141 is their chicken sandwich, served with heaps of fries.We have not been there when it wasn’t crowded. But we always get a seat. The bar is our first choice but the choice of high tops and booths are also great spots. If you there to watch a game you’ll find you are never more than a couple of feet from a TV – they line the walls.Parking in the street and lots of free parking behind the building with a backdoor entrance.

9. Newcomb's Ranch

Angeles Crest Highway Hghway 2, La Canada Flintridge, CA American Lunch, Breakfast Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 626-440-1001 http://www.newcombsranch.com
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4 based on 22 reviews

Newcomb's Ranch

Reviewed By Colleen B

Not too many eating places in this area and it is quite popular, particularly for bikers. Food was good, service good. Glad we stopped. We would probably go back again. Only problem I have, they added to the tip on my credit card statement.

8. Star Cafe

2217 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020-1616 Italian, American, Cafe Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 818-957-7827 http://www.starcafemontrose.com/?fbclid=IwAR0brGklhxjQC3S0tZGjtTJwR4ppp_7bS0S4pPYmYXep4p07kyewpCtvie8
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4 based on 55 reviews

Star Cafe

Reviewed By Michelle B

Saw mushroom soup.. HMMM..hot day.. ordered sweet Italian sausage sandwich... with cup of soup. Mushrooms soup, several variety combined-Incredible flavor, seasoned with love. Sandwich served in perfect roll, didn't quit holding filling that was plentiful and not too saucy. In town visiting, friend brought me here... HAPPY TO HAVE EATEN HERE.

7. Maple at Descanso Gardens

1418 Descanso Drive Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011-3102 American, Contemporary, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 818-864-6435 http://www.patinagroup.com/descanso-gardens/maple
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4 based on 50 reviews

Maple at Descanso Gardens

Maple is a new, family-friendly culinary experience located within the celebrated Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. To honor the changes of the season in the garden, Chef Philip Mack dishes up soul-warming American cuisine informed by classic tech

Reviewed By LizDelSol

We made reservations for dinner before the enchanted gardens. Server named the specials amongst them was a scallop appetizer. Prices were not mentioned. We ordered the scallops with truffle. The scallops tasted fishy, were slimy and the black truffle slices didn't taste like much. Worst part about it the dish was not only terrible, it was tiny and cost $49. Every dish was mediocre and/or bland. I ordered the fare salad with vinaigrette on the side. The dish was served with vinaigrette and extra side of vinaigrette. I'm not a picky eater, doesn't take much to please me. This was terrible!! Do not go to Maple for dinner!!! My husband ordered the fried chicken, he says it was mushy and a small portion. The server said it was a large portion, far from it. It was worse than a frozen tv dinner. They are not normally open for dinner this my explain the experience or they are simply not equipped for dinner service.

6. Hill Street Cafe

1004 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011-3220 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Television, Serves Alcohol +1 818-952-1019 http://www.hillstreetcafelacanada.com/
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4 based on 84 reviews

Hill Street Cafe

Reviewed By David M

This restaurant is the epitome of a deli style eatery, with lots of room, very good atmosphere and outstanding food and service. When you go. and I advise you to go, bring your appetite as the portions are very large ( and could be shared if desired). Service is prompt and any special requests are handled with a minimum of drama. I will be visiting the HSC on a regular basis!

5. Penelope's Cafe

1029 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011-3249 Soups, American, Cafe Lunch, Breakfast Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating +1 818-790-4386 http://penelopescafebooksandgallerylacanadaflintridge.coffeebarwell.xyz
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4 based on 43 reviews

Penelope's Cafe

Reviewed By ShurleyUSA

The sandwiches and soups that we ordered were tasty, after all they use Boar head meats. The out door garden dining was delightful, but the indoor space was lacking, and I'm not sure what. The connection to books seemed forced. I must have missed the value of this as all I saw was a topic of kids books on a display area. I liked the tables and eclectic styles of furniture. But when I looked around it seemed to fall short somehow. The restrooms were like storage closets for the vaccum and boxes. So much potential here to use the old furniture or garden theme with very little effort. So the bottom line is the sandwich was good, but for twelve dollars I would expect more of a cafe type service, rather than standing in line like a food truck. When you walk in, it's all nice, but you have to go to the back to order at a counter and pour your own fountain beverage. It isn't cohesive. I loved the patio and so did most people as it was well visited and the inside was virtually empty. I would return again to sit with friends and not rush in a loud restaurant, but this restaurant could be so much better with a few changes.

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4. DISH

734 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011-3406 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations, Parking Available +1 818-790-5355 http://www.dishbreakfastlunchanddinner.com/
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4 based on 144 reviews

DISH

Reviewed By momof2wildchilds

I had dinner here with a work colleague and his spouse and we enjoyed fish dishes. One of us had the salmon tacos, the other the sole and the other salmon entree and we split a piece of the carrot cake for dessert. Great meal and very fresh, flavorful. I enjoyed it and look forward to going back for breakfast some time.

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3. Taylor's Steakhouse

901 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011-3339 American, Steakhouse Dinner, Lunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations, Outdoor Seating +1 818-790-7668 http://www.taylorssteakhouse.com
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4 based on 160 reviews

Taylor's Steakhouse

Reviewed By Wizzzzzard

Lunch today was Over The Top! Wife insisted on celebrating Father's Day for me today (Thursday) 'Cuz conflicts on Sunday. Just the two of us for a super cozy lunch. I love Mushroom ('Shroom) soup, but this cup was really over the top! Best I've EVER had. 'Shrooms freshly sliced, cream just right. Photos below show cup full and half full. Could be a meal in itself.Wonderfully Quiet!We shared the Prime Rib on the lunch menu and it was a fantastic cut, not the usual thin cut at other restaurants...this was a serious cut of Prime Rib done nicely medium rare. We ordered one entree' Cuz we knew it would be more than enuf for both of us. It was! Photo shows the entire piece, cut in half, and we still had some for 'Doggy Bag' to take home. Yes the dog will get a couple of bits, but there's enough for a beautiful lunch at home.Since entree' comes with Salad OR Soup, we ordered a side salad in addition to the Soup de Jour. Salad was very crisp and fresh lettuce, carrots, radishes, onions, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatos with a lovely dressing of choice (we chose Italian which was light and refreshing).We chose wine, a wonderful Merlot from Hitching Post Vinyards in Buelton, CA, so it was definitely a "LOCAL" wine. Same name as the historic and wonderful Hitching Post Steak House in Casmalia, CA, near Lompoc and Santa Maria, CA, but not sure if there is any connection. The Merlot was excellent, just a tiny hint of dry, but otherwise very much to my wife's liking. It really pulled the lunch together for us since we had dined in the original Hitching Post Restaurant in Casmalia many years ago. Casmalia is a Historic railroad town waaayyyy in the outback, a real railroad town, but a real down-to-earth historic dining venue.This lunch was a real treasured Father's Day celebration for us.

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2. John Sparr Tavern

3437 Ocean View Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208-1508 American, Pub Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 818-957-7488 https://www.facebook.com/JohnSparrTavern/
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5 based on 63 reviews

John Sparr Tavern

Reviewed By wendy4413

We love their stew. We invited friends to come as our guest and they ordered different things and enjoyed their meals. My husband and our friend enjoy your beers. You have a great assortment of beers. But for me, Tuesday nights are Stew nights. The meat is the large trim pieces from steaks and it is better than any stew meat I have ever had. There is a choice of potatoes and vegetables, great rolls and you will feel like you just took part in a feast.There are some very cozy booths and a nice bar. The atmosphere here is that of an English pub. This old cigarette smoke filled bar was treansformed into a very comfortable place to have a beer, cocktail, or full meal. It is very attractive to me as a senior woman. Lots of friendly people. The stairs to the women's restroom are beautiful with totally new decor in a 1930's style with tile everywhere and beautifully maintained.

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1. Black Cow Cafe

2219 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020-1635 American, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 818-957-5282 http://www.theblackcowcafe.com/
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4 based on 127 reviews

Black Cow Cafe

Reviewed By BeastiePV

I don’t normally gush about a restaurant, but this one is worth gushing about! Had an early breakfast here. We were immediately greeted with warmth and humor and served a very tasty breakfast by our waiter Ricardo. You will love the extensive menu, the baked goods made on site, the aesthetic yet warm ambiance, and the generous and friendly service. Advice: go on the early side to avoid crowds.

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