Despite rain and the crush of Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game visitors, many Pasadena businesses planned to open on New Year’s Day, while several major retailers remained closed.
Trader Joe’s, Costco and Sam’s Club were among the chains closed Monday, according to postings from the companies.
The Old Pasadena Management District published an extensive list of restaurants opening early to serve parade‑day crowds. The district’s information shows dozens of cafés, bakeries and eateries beginning service well before sunrise, with some opening as early as 3 a.m.
Early‑morning openings (before 7 a.m.)
According to the Old Pasadena Management District, early options included Alfred (3–9 a.m.), Art Lunch (4 a.m.–4 p.m.), Blue Bottle Coffee (4 a.m.–5 p.m.), Criterion Coffee (4:30 a.m.–6 p.m.), Savvvy’s Café (4:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), Delight Pastry (5 a.m.–6 p.m.), Jimmy John’s (5 a.m.–5 p.m.), Tortas Mexico Pasadena (5 a.m.–8 p.m.), Union Street French Café (5 a.m.–3 p.m.), Boba Cha Cha (5:30 a.m.–9 p.m.), Popping Yolk Café (5:30 a.m.–3 p.m.), Coffee and Plants (6–11 a.m.), Crepes de Paris (6 a.m.–9 p.m.), ID‑Éclair (6 a.m.–3 p.m.), Intelligentsia Pasadena Café (6 a.m.–6 p.m.), King Taco (6 a.m.–10 p.m.), Lucky Baldwins Pub (6 a.m.–1:30 a.m.), Mr. Mushroom Burger Farm (6 a.m.–6 p.m.), Neighbors & Friends (6 a.m.–noon) and Taco Libre (6 a.m.–11 p.m.).
Morning openings (7–9 a.m.)
Restaurants opening between 7 and 9 a.m. included Amara Café (7 a.m.–3 p.m.), Copa Vida (7 a.m.–1 p.m.), Der Wolf (7 a.m.–1 a.m.), Ideology Coffee (7 a.m.–4 p.m.), Nostalgic (7 a.m.–4 p.m.), Pressed Juicery (7 a.m.–9 p.m.), Agnes Restaurant + Cheesery (8 a.m.–2 p.m.), Chak de California (8 a.m.–10 p.m.), Dog Haus Biergarten (8 a.m.–midnight), Rocco’s Tavern (8 a.m.–2 a.m.), Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen (8 a.m.–6 p.m.), The Kitchen Café & Pizza (9 a.m.–9 p.m.), Pez Coastal Kitchen (9 a.m.–8 p.m.), Prince St. Pizza (9 a.m.–11 p.m.), Prolece Tea (9 a.m.–11 p.m.), Roots and Rye Acai Bar (9 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Unicorn Coffee (9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.).
Late‑morning and afternoon openings
Later‑opening restaurants included Barney’s Beanery (10 a.m.–2 a.m.), Edwin Mills by Equator (10 a.m.–midnight), IX Tapa Cantina / Hawg Heaven BBQ (10 a.m.–11 p.m.), Kings Row Gastropub (10 a.m.–midnight), Me + Crepe (10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), Mills Alley (10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–10 p.m.) and Urban Pocha (10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.–midnight).
Major retailers open in Pasadena
Information compiled from USA Today, Today.com, ABC7 and individual store websites shows several big‑box stores operating on holiday schedules:
- Target — Open regular hours, 777 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Best Buy — Open 10 a.m.–8 p.m., 3470 E. Foothill Blvd.
- Home Depot — Open 9 a.m.–8 p.m., 1110 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
- Lowe’s — Open 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 1775 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Costco — Closed, 3550 E. Foothill Blvd.
- Sam’s Club — Closed (nearest location in Arcadia)
Pharmacies
CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid reported they would be open, though pharmacy counter hours varied by location.
Shopping centers
- The Paseo, 300 E. Colorado Blvd., planned to operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with individual store hours varying.
- Old Pasadena reported many shops and restaurants open for parade visitors, with hours set by each business.
Bookstores
Vroman’s Bookstore will open, though with modified hours.
Department stores
Macy’s (10 a.m.–6 p.m. typical), Nordstrom Rack (hours vary), Ross Dress for Less (9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. typical) and TJ Maxx/Marshalls (hours vary) were open for the holiday.
The listings reflect information provided by the Old Pasadena Management District and national retail sources. Pasadena Now suggests you call specific locations to confirm.
