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Indoor dining room - Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery, Pasadena, CA

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7
4.7
163 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions.

With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.

The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers.

Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (626) 389-3839
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Pasadena
  • Cross Street
    South side of W Green St, between De Lacey Ave and Fair Oaks
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Weekend Large Party Reservation

    USD 95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A Large Party Reservation includes a menu curated by Chef Thomas, showcasing live fire cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients, served family style. Menu includes: - Artisan Cheese Boards with Mongers choice of our favorite daily selections - Seasonal market driven salads - House made pastas, vegetarian options available - Market fish 'Catch of the Day' with rotating grilled vegetables - Fried Chicken - Santa Carota Flat Iron Steak +$5 supplement per person - Pachamama Pork Chop +$5 supplement per person - Assorted desserts All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 2.5 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per every 30 minutes thereafter.
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  • Weekday Large Party Reservation

    USD 75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Agnes Large Party Reservations includes a menu curated by Chef Thomas, showcasing live fire cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients, served family style. Menu includes: - Artisan Cheese Boards with Mongers choice of our favorite daily selections - Seasonal market driven salads - House made pastas, vegetarian options available - Market fish 'Catch of the Day' with rotating grilled vegetables - Fried Chicken - Santa Carota Flat Iron Steak +$5 supplement per person - Pachamama Pork Chop +$5 supplement per person - Assorted desserts All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 2.5 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per every 30 minutes thereafter.
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  • Brunch Large Party Reservation

    USD 45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Large Party Booking in our outdoor patio space. Requires a pre-selected Chef driven menu served family style. Beverages charged ala carte All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 3 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per 30 minutes thereafter.
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What 163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambience

  • Pasadena

    Innovative

  • Pasadena

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Pasadena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "unique and delicious" menu items, the restaurant creates a welcoming atmosphere with "super friendly staff." The cheese selections and drinks, especially the wine and cocktails, are highly recommended. Perfect for special occasions or casual outings, Agnes promises a memorable meal every time.

163 Reviews
  1. John

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Someone suggested we go to Agnes for Sunday brunch, and it was delicious! The pork belly, eggs, bread, and sauce were an amazing combination. The warm banana bread with honey butter topped off our meal so sweetly.

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  2. Stephen

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food so delicious it makes me look forward to more from Agnes

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  3. Unforgettable

    Los Angeles

    299 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    299 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a neighborhood gem! The array of cheeses is not to be believed and we absolutely loved the "fried chicken" which wasn't what we expected. What arrived was a perfectly crispy piece of chicken plopped on a bed of grains with kimchi. It was delicious! All their starters are fun and their "basic salad" is large enough to share. The sommelier is very knowledgeable as is the cheese monger. We highly recommend Agnes!

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  4. MimiO

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the cornbread eclair remains my favorite and is always enjoyable, the new dish I was excited to try (the Lamb French Dip) was not. I know it's a new take on a traditional thing, but the best thing (in my opinion) about a French Dip is that the meat is the star. It's thinly sliced and accented only by the au jus. The gravy/sauce on the Lamb French Dip was way too much. It became the star. It was thick and had cheese in it, so for me, it will not be something I order again.

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  5. Bobby

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , good staff and minimal menu. Which means everything is good. Drinks Apps and entrees were all good. I will say no more.

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  6. Bella

    Vancouver

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely brunch - fantastic menu with a varied choice including charcuterie boards and salads. Do not miss the chicken liver parfait on cornbread or the tater tots! Patio was covered and peaceful out of the sun and the shop put the front is so tempting. Service was excellent!

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  7. BONNIE

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the sourdough bread, lamb French dip, Bebe salad greens, and scallops. Standouts were the cornbread chicken liver mousse and banana bread pudding. We did shared plates and that worked out great. Service was great and both the chef and owners checked on us. Would have liked a lighter volume on the sound track to facilitate conversation. Definitely recommend

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  8. Sara

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The music was awful. I felt like I was eating at a Buffalo Wild Wings. They played Hanson and Paula Abdul hits. 🤦🏻‍♀️Not what you'd expect to hear while paying $200 for a meal.

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  9. Emily

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Agnes was a culinary experience! The service was amazing and the food was worth the wait! We were here for a holiday party and we had to wait a month before the celebration 💖 The wine, tator tots, quinoa grain bowl, leek and artichoke dish were hits with everyone! Thank you so much to the staff and chef and Agnes! The party was a hit!

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  10. Kathleen

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently dined at Agnes for lunch with eight friends, and while the atmosphere was wonderful and the food was delicious as always, there were a few issues that left me disappointed. Our reservation was originally for nine people, but one guest became ill and canceled. We updated the reservation on OpenTable and also called the restaurant to confirm the change. Despite this, we were charged a $25 no-show fee, which felt unnecessary given the notice we provided. Additionally, as a large party, we were handed a pre-fixed menu without prior notice. While the food was excellent, the $45 per person price was quite expensive and wasn’t communicated to me when the reservation was made or upon arrival. What I found most frustrating was the unexpected 4% “donation fee” (listed as an LA charge). I’m a generous person and happy to contribute to causes, but this fee was not communicated in any way. Had I not requested an itemized bill—something I strongly recommend all diners do—I wouldn’t have even noticed it. On top of this, a 20% gratuity was automatically added, and I ended up paying a tip on both the 4% fee and the $25 no-show charge, which felt unfair. I love Agnes and greatly admire what the owners have created, but I believe they need to improve their communication and transparency. Customers should be informed about additional fees and policies upfront to avoid unnecessary frustration.

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FAQs

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 389-3839.

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery is rated 4.7 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105-2008

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South side of W Green St, between De Lacey Ave and Fair Oaks
  • Area
    Pasadena
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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