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Sunday, December 13 is National Cocoa Day, and to celebrate, we’ve found some places in and around Pasadena that are offering a cup of cocoa, because nothing is better than a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly December day!
These restaurants and cafes are not open for in-person dining, but they are ready for delivery and takeout, and they need your business more than ever.
Amara Cafe and Restaurant, at 55 S. Raymond Ave., is open for curbside pickup and no-contact delivery from 7:50 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 626) 744-1765.
Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters, at 260 Allen Ave., is open for takeout only, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. For information, call (626) 395-7585 or visit www.jamesonbrown.com.
FrenchiFornia, at 247 E Colorado Blvd., is open for take-away only from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday. FrenchiFornia was established by two Frenchmen – Thomas Dumont-Girard and Guillaume Delcourt – who fell in love with California and wanted to bring you an authentic taste of France. The bakery is located around the corner from the Pasadena City Hall. For more information, call (626) 319-3031 or visit https://frenchifornia.
Vanilla Bake Shop, located at 88 E. Colorado Blvd., is open from in-store shopping, pick-up and delivery. Visit www.vanillabakeshop.com or call (323) 204.4075. They’re open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.
Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar, at 55 E. Colorado Blvd., is a high-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting. They’re open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (626) 578-1270 or visit www.intelligentsiacoffee.com.
Urth Caffé Pasadena, at 594 E. Colorado Blvd., is open for pick-up and delivery. Call (626) 844-4644 or visit www.urthcaffe.com for more information.
La Monarca Bakery and Cafe, located at 1001 Mission Street in South Pasadena, is open for curbside pickup and no-contact delivery, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.ordermonarca.com or call (626) 403-6860.
Peet’s Coffee has two shops in Pasadena, at 605 S. Lake Ave. and at 3571-A E. Foothill Blvd. For more information, call (626) 795-7413 or visit www.peets.com.
Philz Coffee, at 146 S. Lake Ave #106, is open for takeout and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call (626) 204-3796 or visit www.philzcoffee.com for more information.
Winchell’s Donut House has two locations in Pasadena – at The Shops On Lake Avenue and at 439 Orange Grove Blvd. – and serves cocoa for takeout and delivery 24 hours a day. For more information, call (626) 396-7065 or (626) 744-1863, or visit www.winchells.com.
