Green Street Café — Restaurant in Pasadena

My co-worker introduced me to this delightful little hole-in-the-wall cafe. There's limited seating, so I'd suggest take-out, but I did dine-in and the owners were so friendly and personable while also letting us enjoy and chat over our food.

I had the combo meat platter which was very filling and tasty, the meat options were fresh and delicious, and rice pilaf with tiny vermicelli noodles that were mixed in made it even more savory and yummy.

This was my first time trying Ashta Saraya and Halawa Jabne, and I'm a dessert connoisseur, so I'm guessing these desserts are not easy to find locally or commercially. Definitely recommend visiting for these alone.

The Ashta Saraya was like a milk pudding, which I love those! It was covered in crushed pistachios, which gave it a nice texture. And the Halawa Jabne seems to be sweet cheese dough rolls filled with cream. I've never even heard of cheese dough. It did not taste like cheese which was a plus for me. It was toothsome and gooey in the best way, while being sweet but not overwhelming. The chef said these were her favorite and I...

Their Falafel is fantastic!!! We got a side of it with the Chicken Kebab Plate. The Falafel looks like fried donuts and has the perfect crispiness to it and tastes so good with their garlic sauce and hummus!! Their pita bread was so warm and soft and complimented everything well.

The rice they use is delicious and flavored and textured so well!!

We sat outside but unfortunately fell victim to some mosquitoes. It is a nice setting outside with their lights and you get a little view of the mountain. The small disco light was a little too much though.

Service is a little lacking only cause it’s a couple running things. We asked for water (and we had biked here so I was extra thirsty) and after 10min, had to ask again. I also noticed the lady owner talk a lot to the big group that came after us and we never got any acknowledgment (just a “how are things tasting” would have been nice cause I was ready to...

Hidden Gem for Mediterranean Food Lovers!

If you’re craving something fresh, flavorful, and satisfying, this spot is a must-try—even if it’s a bit under the radar. The Greek Salad with Chicken is a standout: crisp, clean, and refreshing. The chicken breast is incredibly tender and juicy—perfect even for those who usually avoid white meat. Trust me, this salad might change your mind!

The Combo Plate (Beef, Lula & Chicken) is a true feast. Served with fragrant rice, creamy hummus, grilled tomato, Anaheim pepper, and warm pita bread, it’s a complete and hearty meal. Every bite bursts with flavor, and the quality is top-notch.

Don’t skip dessert—Ashta Saraya is a dream. Lightly sweet, creamy, and wonderfully aromatic, it’s the perfect ending to the meal.

This place may be small and not well-known, but the food speaks for itself. Clean, fresh, and made with care—definitely...