It had been a while since my last visit, and it was just as incredible as I remembered. I can't get enough of this place. We ordered the Gruyère poppers, scallops crudo, beet salad, braised cabbage, and steak, and finished with the strawberry trifle. Every single dish was outstanding. We almost added another protein, but our server wisely advised against it, and she was absolutely right. I truly love this restaurant and will definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu. read more

2nd time here: Greeter with the curly hair is extremely rude. Asked if we could sit in the back and she gave me a death stare and said we only have the sidewalk patio open. Afterwards, didnt even smile or make eye contact when giving menus. We were sat for at least 10 minutes, ready to order. but they are so incredibly understaffed with one guy running around, that we just decided to leave. The first time it was actually the same waitress and she was unhelpful about the menu as well because my friend has a food allergy. Food was also super mid and overpriced. read more

Agnes has the elements to be really good, and my overall experience was on the 3.5 level (somewhere between okay and good). The highlight for me was the warm cheddar biscuit. I really enjoyed this with the whipped honey butter. The Agnes cinnamon roll was decent, but not quite gooey enough for me. The food would be good if it was seasoned. I say that because it's very nicely prepared, cooked and presented - but it's bland. The mushroom & leek omelet was beautiful, but it needed salt. It didn't seem like they'd used any at all. The endive citronette that came on the side was nice; I liked the dressing. The crispy tator tots were just fine, nothing special (and also needed a little salt). My friends that got the grits carbonara and the quiche pot pie said their food was also underseasoned. The service was a little lackluster. They were nice, but seemed understaffed. The restaurant itself was nice. It's a large clean space with lots of light, and room between the tables. Bathrooms are decent. For underseasoned food and lackluster service, it feels overpriced. My omelette was $28, and the egg dishes ranged from $22-30. If I had gotten nothing else, my bill plus tax and 20% tip (we had 6 people) would have been about $37 (which is really high for an omelette - I know it was my choice to still order it, but I do think it's worth stating that it's expensive). Of course, I did also get coffee, and some other things to share with the table. But that's part of the fun of brunch with friends! There is limited street parking around, but the De Lacey lot is just down the street and around the corner. It's currently $1 for the first two hours, and then $2 each additional hour with a $12 daily max. read more

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Alright, so I was a big fan of Agnes and I'm surprised I haven't written a review simply on the fact that they have deep-fried cheese curds that rival some authentic Wisconsin spots. But this past weekend I sort of had a bit of a bummer of an experience. I ordered a small cheese platter for my wife and I to pick up for an at-home date night. I added some cheeses we loved when we were there in December - I dropped them in the notes of the order AND sent an email to confirm. When I didn't hear back I tried calling, which went straight to a recording. So, of course when I picked up the platter it wasn't what we wanted. I was told emails aren't answered on the weekend, they don't pick up the phone and they're still working out the system. Thwarted by three modes of communication. Pretty disappointing. And for the $120 price tag, I was a little underwhelmed. I probably would have been better off just buying the cheeses from them, and getting the crackers and the accoutrements somewhere else and assemble it myself at home. I'll probably still eat here because there are some solid dishes, and the back patio is a beautiful spot to bring the family (pup included), but I just won't be ordering a cheese platter again, unfortunately. read more

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - A bit underwhelming... - Cheese Shops Near Me - Pasadena, California

I returned for a third time, and we had a good experience. I especially loved the HOT HONEY FRIED CHICKEN | chicken thighs with garlic crunch and honey mustard dipping sauce. I thought it was flavorful, juicy and a bit addictive. The skin was not crispy, it's more saucy. We also loved the charcuterie board - HALF & HALF BOARD | 2 cheese & 2 cured meats with accompaniments. That was the table's favorite dish of the night. It was really fun to eat and dip with all the different components. The MELTED LEEK & SPINACH DIP | Raclette cheese, kool-ranch wontons - this was also pretty delicious: savory and cheesy. We also ordered the SPRING AGNOLOTTI | four cheese blend, grilled asparagus, snap peas, sage. That was different and not bad. All in all, we had a good time and service was good. The ambiance was cozy, modern and filled with good vibes. read more

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Usually not a huge fan of cheese but this place does it right! The dishes had cheese but it was not overpowering. All the dishes are made for sharing and my party of 5 ordered 5 dishes and it was perfectly filling. It has nice ambiance and a great place for us to celebrate a friend's birthday. Heads up- they charge an outside cake fee that we were not aware about as they did not communicate that with us. read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday after she kept suggesting it for various get together and it kept getting vetoed lol I actually had it on my list of places to try for a while but eventually took it off said list. Cheese board - were the 3 cheeses delicious? Absolutely. Was the board worth 32 dollars? Absolutely not. I'd say 12 dollars at best. It was crazy small. The raspberry jam served with the board was excellent but we were disappointed to find they didnt sell it in their market. Cornbread eclairs - these were okay. I don't like pate, but I tried it and the flavors worked well together. Someone else in the group thought it was too sweet. Cheese curds - these were good, but it's kind if hard to ruin fried cheese. Very good, very dill-y ranch. Salad - I forget what it was called. Something something Greens. It was fresh, had a good amount of cheese, and the dressing was good. It did get a little boring after a while though. Short rib sliders - this was a special for the evening. It was described as being "like pulled pork but beef and it's short ribs." Both people in our party who ordered it said it was just okay. Came out lukewarm and the horseradish aioli was too strong. Duck ravioli - small portion, but I think she liked it? Potato dumplings - should have listened to many a review that said it was bland, because it was. Radiator pasta - our birthday girl liked it. Overall, my assessment of he restaurant is that the portions are small for the price, especially the cheese board, but service was friendly. I struggled to find something that I was excited to eat here, which is how i ended up with salad, (a rare occurrence for me). When we left, several of us got some cheese from the market. Fromage Excellence - great! Basically like a brie. Nice and creamy. The rind isn't bitter like a brie. I usually haaaaaate the rind, but I was down to eat this one. Tumbleweed - it's okay. We didn't expect it to have a giant mold spot in the middle of it. Overall flavor is nothing special, but it's fine. Reverie - good but again, nothing special. Slightly funky. Etorki - excellent cheese. 10/10 no notes. Friend got Leonora goat cheese and said this: "One of the cheeses I got is unbelievably nasty and vile. Somehow it's like spicy plastic nail polish remover." So. There's that lol. Anyway. Overall, an okay experience. Won't be back for the restaurant but would return for some cheese (which are mostly in the range of 7-14 dollars for a quarter pound). read more

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It's been a minute since I've been to Agnes. Their DineLA dinner menu brought me back, as it had several dishes not on the regular menu. Agnes has a DineLA lunch menu as well. Agnes has always been a beautiful restaurant with a barn-like interior with exposed beams and lots of woodwork situated on Green St. in Old Town, in the thick of scores of restaurants. There's a large covered patio in the rear and also a streetside patio still set up. They are open continuously from midday with a weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and every day happy hour and dinner menus. The Cheesery is in the front with a cute cheese shop, cafe tables and a bar. The large open kitchen has a live fire station. I had an early dinner reservation. I recognized the host to be chef/co-owner Thomas Tilaka Kalb, who from a distance is a doppelganger for fellow chef/restauranteur Evan Funke because of their prominent beards. Service throughout the evening was fine, friendly and attentive, almost rushed, which was okay for someone with an eat-and-run attitude like me. This was even though there was a huge party occupying the entire rear patio. I was surprised to see past reviews regarding the service based on my visit. The Agnes DineLA menu consisted of 5 set courses; only one dish was off the regular menu. 1) Cornbread Eclair. The dish on the regular menu that should never be taken off. I've ordered it every time I've been here in the past. It's a rectangle (eclair) of cornbread with chicken liver mousse piped on top, along with some cherries and chives. A perfect starter. 2) Brussels Sprout Caesar. An update of a traditional Caesar, with sprouts instead of Romaine, the addition of grilled grapes, and the anchovies being lightly breaded and fried boquerones, milder than traditional anchovies. 3) Mushroom Stroganoff. I'm not a fan of traditional beef stroganoff; the beef is often made tough in the cooking process and the sour cream often too potent. This version, however, was fab! The meaty but tender mushrooms were a perfect sub for the beef, the sour cream was mild (if used at all), and the housemade mafaldine pasta had the perfect tooth--Evan Funke would be impressed. The addition of the Caravaggio Taleggio cheese took it over the top. I think this dish would do well on the regular menu. 4) Chicken Piccata. Another great dish. The chicken was perfectly breaded and crisp, with the traditional lemon-caper brown butter sauce not too acidic. There was broccolini underneath. 5) Thai Fried Banana Split. A tasty mish-mash. I don't remember the flavours of the 2 ice creams; one may have had matcha? There was a slice of breaded and fried banana, salted caramel, raspberry coulis and whipped cream. They gave me a chocolate chunk cookie as well; it's the dessert on the lunch DineLA menu. I took it home where it was delish with milk. Overall a great dinner. That's why I like DineLA; it can help you remember places you've liked in the past, or help you try someplace new. read more

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Snagged a last-minute brunch reservation via OpenTable and opted for patio seating since we had a pup with us. The restaurant is beautiful and the patio is lovely on a sunny day, but we were seated directly under the sun with no shade and it got uncomfortably hot. We started with the Trout Rillette and the Greek Oaks Lettuces. The salad was outstanding, the dressing was incredible and honestly the highlight of the meal. We shared the Mushroom Risotto, Omelet Florentine, and Braided Bacon Benny family-style. The server also suggested the warm cheddar biscuit with whipped honey butter but didn't mention that the Benny already comes on a biscuit, so that felt a bit unnecessary. The food overall was phenomenal but on the richer side, making the salad a perfect palate cleanser. We shared the cinnamon roll for dessert (available on weekends only), which was fine but nothing memorable. I'd definitely recommend this spot for the food, but service was lacking in attentiveness, which was a bit surprising given the added 4% health and wellness fee. read more

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A Cheesery in Pasadena?! Yes please! Agnes is a restaurant, cheesery, and has a cute little marketplace at the front of the restaurant that you must check out! At the top of my list to order were their Cornbread Eclairs, and they did not disappoint! An order comes with two, and they had chicken liver mousse, chives, and luxardo cherries. The mousse was creamy and savory with a nice pop of tartness and a little sweet from the cherries. So good! Agnes is a cheesery, so of course we had to get something with cheese! We got the Fried Cheese Curds that come with Kaylin & Kaylin honey mustard pickles and a dilly ranch for dipping. There were a good amount of cheese curds in one order! The Loaded Baked Potato Dumplings were also tasty! They use Prairie Breeze Cheddar, broccoli, sour cream, and bacon. The dish was like gnocchi meets a baked potato. And the dumplings were perfectly pillowy. To break up the richness of the dishes we ordered, we also got the Beets & Pears. These were nicely presented and arranged in a pretty spiral pattern. It came with hazelnut hummus, lime leaf crunch, and tang sauce. This dish was a nice balance of textures and flavors. They offer cheese boards, which I am definitely going to try next time! I also had fun perusing the marketplace where they offered lots of fun crackers, spreads, jams, chocolate, tinned fish, home goods, and more. read more

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My bf and I came here on a Friday evening and were seated promptly with reservations without a wait. Unfortunately we were seated to the right of the entrance which kind of ruined the vibes since there were lots of people coming and going and shopping around near us in their marketplace section. Food was also a bit disappointing and overall just felt too expensive for what you get in terms of flavor and portion size . Service was also just ok. Overall would probably not go back unless we were craving the corn bread eclairs as nothing else was super noteworthy. The two of us ordered: - Corn bread eclairs (4.5/5): Our favorite dish of the night. The berry cuts through the heavy creamy flavors well, but the corn bread was a bit drier than we prefer. Despite that it was a flavorful and balanced - not too organy which can be an issue with liver in general. The eclair comes as a pair so it's a perfect choice for sharing on a date night! - Cheese board (2/5): While tasty, there was nothing really special about this dish - and the steep price, especially for the size of the board, honestly felt sort of ridiculous. It doesn't seem like it could be shared by more than 3 people at most, as it only comes with 3 types of cheeses, some crackers, grapes, dried fruits, corn nuts, and jam, at less than generous portions. Cheeses included in our spread included a brie fermier, campo de montalban (a blend of cow, goat, and sheep milk), and rispens (sheep milk). I found the last one just sheep milk too stinky but the other two were good, jam included was good, crackers nice and sturdy, wish more fresh fruits were included instead of dried fruit, nice corn nuts. We'd recommend skipping this one as we've had bigger cheese boards with meats at half the price. - Pear and beet salad (3/5): Had lots of flavors and textures going on but I didn't love it, mainly because the hazelnut hummus tasted way too florally. My bf on the other hand found the salad refreshing but not very impressionable. - Potato Dumplings with shoestring potatoes on top (2/5): Sadly another disappointing dish. It was way too sour cream forward making it super sour and strange - almost like a baked potato with nothing to balance it. The sauce was also pretty watery but the dumplings themselves had a good texture and wasn't as heavy / creamy as expected. However for 28 dollars we felt pretty disappointed. read more

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This place just feels like comfort and joy. Super nice staff and a very cool interior. Also, the food was excellent - entrees to desserts. We'll be back to try the rest of the menu, but the burger and banana pudding were the highlights. read more

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I've had Agnes on my to try list for a while, so was a bit disappointed when finally got to try it. For 2 people we ordered: - lamb kebab: good taste, well cooked, you get 2 small skewers - beets and pears: with hummus and peanuts, an interesting mix - Potato dumpling aka gnocchi: this was really disappointing given that we ordered it due to all the good reviews we saw about it -- it basically tasted like small plain gnocchi, overcooked bacon, and potato crisps on top of some white sauce. Not particularly tasty - scallops - well cooked but the sauce was a little too sweet, didnt really good well with the scallops The space is nice, large patio outside. And small marketplace in front. Parking is $1 for 2 hours in the structure. read more

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Came here for brunch on a personal recommendation. I reviewed Yelp and it looked appealing . we opted to sit at the bar ...the patio was beyond HOT and the dining room had wafts of hot air coming from patio (door was open). it was coolest at the bar. i ordered a glass of Rose. They have an interesting wine list. I'm assuming hand selected of lesser known wines. The bar selection was streamlined but quality. we ordered 1 items. He got the Grits Carbonara. It was tasty but hardly a full meal for a man. it was shockingly small. I ordered the BLT ...it was fine...really actually it was quite boring. I was completely unimpressed with sandwich that came with no side...not even a pickle. so...not impressed with the dining experience at all... I perused the market after we finished up. there were some fun looking meats and cheeses at the deli counter (wagyu bologna!) fun wines and snacks.. it's worth a visit but I think once was enough for me. read more

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So hubby and I have partaken of this establishment twice. The first time there, he ordered the Radiators in Red Sauce while I had the Seared Hokkaido Scallops. For appetizer and salad, we shared the Cornbread Eclairs and the Babes Farms Lettuces. The latter we loved so much, we ordered it again on a return visit. The second time, he ordered the Fried Chicken and I ordered the Grilled Skirt Steak. The best order for me was the lettuces, the scallops, and the cornbread eclairs. I think it was a good balance of freshness and citrus of the salad with the buttery scallops and the fatty eclairs. The scallops were my favorite and it was well balanced with the leeks, the micro cilantro and the spicy red chilis. The second best dish was the pasta "radiators" with the burrata and fresh pomodoro sauce. He liked the fried chicken but I found the dish too sweet because of the honey, which became a bit too much with the sweet pickles, too. Needed more acid. My grilled skirt steak was too heavy - they called it a crying tiger sauce so I guess they were going for a Thai shaking beef kind of thing. If you're super hungry and that's all you're having, I think it's fine. The ambience is very hipstery, high ceilings, a big open grill that looks fit for a Florentine standing ribeye and a bar that feels welcoming and relaxed. The waitstaff is very attentive; you have one guy taking your drinks order and then another person taking the food order. We were a little disappointed the second time around because hubby really wanted to try the bratwurst instead of the chicken but they were out of it (this was 7pm on a weekend and we had made reservations). They were also out of cheese curds as we heard from the next table. When this happens, it would be a good idea to gather the menus and put sticky notes on them to block out the items they no longer serve that night. Japanese places do it all the time and it's just a small enough thing to do that would matter a lot to a patron. I enjoyed looking at the cheese fridge as well as all the other items they have in the "market" up front by the hostess station. It would be nice to come back and try a sample tray to graze on if I'm not as hungry. Street parking only (usually on De Lacey - which is metered until 8pm). read more

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I went here with a friend before a show at the Pasadena civic auditorium. We made reservations for 730 and were seated right away. It was not very busy on a Tuesday evening. We ordered 2 glasses of wine, Brussel sprouts and a burger with cheese curds to share. The burger originally came with tater tots but we asked to substitute curds for a few dollars more, which our server was able to do! The Brussel sprouts was my favorite of all the dishes, it had a very light but also somewhat spicy flavor, would definitely recommend! Total for all our food including tip was ~$100. Street parking only. We found a metered spot across the street from the restaurant. read more

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I really enjoyed my experience at Agnes. The host and servers were very accommodating and friendly. They allowed our large party to move to an outside table with more space without any issues. Since we had a large group we were able to try most of everything on the menu. There was not one bad thing had at all! I highly recommend the BLT, and the cinnamon bun- if you can hit this on a sat/sun as they only serve on weekends. The restaurant itself is a very cute spot for a ladies brunch or date. read more

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - Cinnamon Roll (served Sat + Sun only!) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Pasadena, California

Tiny portions for exorbitant prices. The prosciutto & butter sandwich that came out was insultingly spare of prosciutto. The rest of the food was just alright. The thing that ultimately will keep me from coming back here ever again was being presented with their tipping structure of a minimum of 20% and up to I believe 30%, not just on the food you must order at the counter, but also on RETAIL ITEMS purchased separately. I don't know if it's the business themselves that have it set up like that, or the cashier working at the front. There should never be a tipping apparatus set up for retail items. It's extremely scammy, unprofessional and in plain poor taste. By the time my boyfriend realized what had happened (that he had just automatically clicked through it out of being used to just signing off) it was too late and he's not the type to raise a fuss over anything. He paid 20 %"tip" on packaged items. Imagine the number of people doing the same because they're just not paying close enough attention. What a shady business practice. read more

Agnes used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Pasadena but I have been so disappointed with my recent visit. I have ordered freshly sliced chorizo from the deli over the years and this time I have no idea what they gave me. They are either not chorizo at all or they were stale. They smelled rancid and they were pale red instead of dark red. You can see the discoloration throughout each piece. It is not only a reflection on the restaurant but also on the training of the staff. How do you not realize the meat is not up to par as you are slicing through it?! I threw the entire thing away, not gonna risk it. read more

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - Stale chorizo - Cheese Shops Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love the food here and used to be a huge fan over all -- their front patio is gorgeous and so pleasant and the bar is nice. My spouse and I had some very romantic dates here when we first started going out, so it's close to my heart. We have come here often. I will say that the last few times I've been there, the service has been surprisingly terse, bordering on cranky, in a really big change over the last six months or so -- certainly from last summer. I didn't think much of it until this weekend, when the service was quite unfriendly -- surprisingly so. I wonder what's going on? Anyway -- hopefully this is just a blip. read more

Bf saw this place featured on YouTube, and really wanted to try their Loaded Baked Potato Dumplings. We arrived only to learned that this dish is only served at dinner, which wouldn't start for another hour or so. No biggie. Our server was super nice and friendly, and encouraged us to stay until dinner time lol. That, and we were hungry and saw other menu items that we had wanted to try. What we ordered and thought: 1. Crispy Tater Tots - Likely the best version I've ever tried. I can't explain it. It was just on a whole other level. Highly, highly recommend. 2. BLT Plus - You can really taste all the attention and effort that they put in, including their sandwiches. I'm not typically a bacon person, and I loved everything about this. 3. Sandwich of the Day - I forget what this was, but it was simple and delicious. Felt like they shipped it straight from Europe lol. 4. Loaded Baked Potato Dumplings - Absolutely. Worth. The. Wait. The sour cream and whatever magic they put in this really help make it taste sinfully delicious without the immediate food coma after consumption. 5. Banana Pudding - so fluffy and light, and so flavorful! This was a most memorable experience, and the first time we lunched into dinner lol. Also really appreciated and loved that they also had a shop at the front to shop, so we could walk and peruse while enjoying this dining experience! read more

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Visited during lunch hours because I heard about their loaded potato dumplings but quickly realized that there is a separate brunch menu and that the loaded potato goodness would be in the dinner menu that starts at 5pm - be warned! Otherwise, had a great experience. Food was great and the place had a unique ambiance. The front is a small cheese shop with things like jams and various canned fish. Their tater tots are great and I was also pleasantly surprised by their take on Banh mi. We didn't make reservations but were seated after maybe 5 minutes because it wasn't too busy. Would come back to try the dinner menu. read more

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Such a cute reataruant , it feels very date night vibes or a bougie night with friends. The service is impeccable and the servers and the owners know their stuff when asking about the menu. Everything was so good. We got a charcuterie board, ribs, steak, cheese curds shout out to our server who went above and beyond to get them to us, sweet potato dish, grilled oysters and my favorite now the banana pudding. Coconut cream in house made banana pudding and delicious vanilla waifers. My brain needed to buffer and paused at the first bite. So milky and creamy! read more

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Overly expensive, but pretty delicious! I can't be too mad about the prices considering how much I enjoyed the meal. Everything tasted fresh, and the whole experience felt elevated. Even the tater tots didn't taste like your typical fast food side; they had more of a homemade feel. Plus, the drinks were strong, so that's a win. The place itself is cute, with an open design where you can watch the bread being made as you eat. The front of the restaurant also has a selection of cheeses, pickles, crackers, and sauces you can purchase. Now for the big reveal... the five items pictured came out to $117. read more

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - Charcuterie 1/2 & 1/2 Board* - Cheese Shops Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Had brunch at Agnes Restaurant in Pasadena. Loved the red oak lettuce salad--the dressing, cheese, and dates were perfectly balanced. The braised bacon benedict was solid, while the Agnes burger was just okay. Unfortunately, the service really ruined the experience. Our waitress brought the bill and cleared our forks and knives right after we finished the salad, even though we were still waiting for two more dishes. No apology or acknowledgment afterward. The food has potential, but the service was disappointing enough that I wouldn't rush back. read more

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - Red oak lettuce - Cheese Shops Near Me - Pasadena, California

Really cute restaurant in Pasadena. Portions are a little on the smaller side. Fried chicken was a standout and the cheese plate was delicious. One thing that bothered me was the waiters would clear our plates without asking and there was still food on them. I'm really anti food waste and especially with the portion sizes being smaller to begin with I would've finished the food. The little store front in the beginning of the restaurant is adorable. Perfect for picking up last minute gifts/birthday cards/picnic stuff etc. read more

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Yummmi classy and cheesy , wonderful service , will definitely want to come back. Has a cute grocery store in the front with a bunch of great stuff. Perfect place for a gurls night or day or brunch. read more

If you're like me and don't like to eat too much on dates, then Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is the place for you! The portions are designed to be shareable and are oh so yummy! Parking: First things first, you should park on the structure that is on the corner of Green and DeLacey! First two hours are $1, then $2 for every hour, $12 daily max. (I only paid $3 for parking) Definitely make a reservation, people do get turned away. The ambiance was nice and the staff were incredibly sweet and accommodating to all patrons. The food was great! I love that the options are sharable since I don't eat too much but I wanted to try a lot of different things on the menu. We had the salad, the chicken liver eclairs and the potato dumplings. I'm not a liver girly, but the other two dishes were delish! I also had the matcha lemonade which was sooooo good! Bathrooms are gender neutral, but were surprisingly clean! Would definitely come here again to try the fried cheese curds and tater tots (my date was a health nut so we didn't get those! lol) read more

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Seven of us went there for the first time. All the food was overly sweet (like u are eating desert)including the salad! The food came out one plate every five to ten minutes, so we could not eat together. Sticky ribs were char burned as if u are eating charcoal! Steak and fries were cold. The server was clueless and did not deserve the 20% tip they charged. Last time they see us there! read more

Had an amazing experience at Agnes recently. 5 stars for the presentation and taste of the food, 4 stars for the price since it is on the slightly higher side. What I loved the most though was the service and ambiance. They really make you feel welcome and it's not at all snobby which I really appreciate. If you come here, try the cheese board with a $3 upgrade to the baguette since it's so warm and freshly baked. They also added a really nice touch for an early birthday celebration by giving us a card signed by their employees and a free sorbet dessert! The rose wine I got was amazing at only $10/glass. Will be back here in the future! read more

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This is a time I wish I could give a place 4.5 stars. It seems nowadays that most places just try to have Instagramable food, but the flavor gets lost along the way. Not at Agnes. The food is both aesthetically stunning and absolutely delicious. It's a nice open restaurant that has high ceilings and is very inviting. They have a little shop in the front where you can buy cheese, chocolate, spreads, and lots of tinned fish. I met my brother and SIL for my SIL's birthday. We ordered the 3 cheeseboard. The spread was great. Thankfully all 3 of us liked a different cheese the most, but all were delicious. They give you 3 district cheeses with in-season pairings. Our board came with dried apricots, dried pairs, red grapes, and what I will call "bougie corn nuts". We ordered ours with a baguette and honestly I can't imagine it with just the crackers. My brother and SIL got bloody Mary's which they said were great, with a good kick. They shared the grits carbonara and the chicken parm sandwich. That was a lottttt of food with the cheese board. But they said both were spectacular dishes. I had a new dish, the trout Crudo with a beet spread and salmon roe. It was described as lox and bagels adjacent which I definitely understand, but the fish taste was a little understated for me. I mostly just tasted the beet spread with a little dill now and then. But I loved it. I really like the earthy beet flavor. And it was the perfect amount of food for me. I would definitely order this again. The service was prompt, a man kept changing our water out to make sure we didn't run out. The women behind the cheese counter were very friendly and eager to help. It's a great restaurant! I definitely want to come back for dinner! read more

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - Trout Crudo with beet spread - Cheese Shops Near Me - Pasadena, California

The patio ambiance mixed with brunch-y vibes made Agnes such a perfect spot for a girls lunch!! We walked right in and waited only a few minutes for our table. Prompt service was such a treat on a Saturday lunch rush. The staff was so accommodating and helped get us a table right away. The rain slowed the wait down a bit but they sure enough got us a wonderful spot on their patio perfectly shaded. We did a table of shareables and for a party of 4 that was the best idea! Ordered a little bit of everything from their tater tots, to the eggs benny, to the crème brûlée toast and finished with grilled cheese and tomato soup. My favorite was the Omelet Florentine. Perfectly adorable presentation for each dish and plate including a charcuterie delight as a starter. For it being in pasadena it's very walkable from parking lots and tons of shops including a park. The perfect place for afternoon strolls especially since they have a little market inside. Complete with wine, crackers and cheese delights. Watch them cut cheese fresh and grab a special occasion card for the perfect dinner guest gifts. Wonderful place for stop by's but also so fun for a girls afternoon. We spent hours here and could've spent even more time there if we had. Will definitely be going back! read more

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This place is super cute!! There is a little shop in the front when you walk in and a bar. Then there is seating for the restaurant as you walk back. We had a reservation but they unfortunately took a while to seat us. Once we were seated though we had a great waitress who was funny and helped us pick our food. We got the charcuterie board for 4 of us to split and it was delicious! The meat and cheese was a perfect pairing for the red wine we got . We also got the pasta to share and I highly recommend that! I would definitely come back . Also parking is mainly street but there are lots nearby about a few dollars per 2 hrs. read more

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - Pasta - Cheese Shops Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Joined them for their Saturday Brunch Menu! Food was tasty but especially loved the Hot Dish. The Pink Lady was refreshing and their lattes were favorable! Loved the interior decor and their outdoor seating area. I wish I had gotten photos of the interior, as we loved the vibe! Their chocolate cookies that they sell at the counter were amazing! Soft and chewy! Our server was really friendly! We appreciated her sharing about their hours and she mentioned that they are also open for dinner. Will definitely come back. read more

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I've been here enough times that I'm surprised this is my first review. Great spot that prides itself on their cheese, but with an excellent restaurant, wine selection, and even a little bakery. Service is always casual and friendly. The only miss is the bar program, which is a bit under developed. read more

I love Agnes. We had Mother's Day brunch here and it was quite lovely - the waitstaff, the ambiance, the food- 10 out of 10. You absolutely must order something from the cheesery. It is a cheese shop after all. The half and half board ($42) is always a good call. It comes with 2 cheeses, 2 cured meats, and plenty of accompaniments. The cheese is carefully curated each day (I think). The selection is generally mild and caters to a wide audience, in fact, you can purchase any of the cheeses out front should you fall in love with one. Really nice takeaway situation. I've had a really good pimento cheese omelette here before, but menus change. I ordered the T.A.B.-wich ($22). It's so good. It comes with bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato, remoulade, avocado, cheddar, and turkey. The bread used is such a good vessel - it's grilled and has enough girth to keep everything together. The cheddar was cheddar-ing and basically the star of the show. Highly recommend. I love that they carefully weave all sorts of different cheeses into every part of their menu. Everything you order has a nice little cheese surprise. The little market out front is an added bonus. You can pick up all the goods for a lil charcuterie board or if you're in need of a gift. It makes the whole space feel nice and cozy. Highly recommend checking out Agnes if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Agnes lived up to the hype for my birthday dinner. The fried cheese curds, leek and spinach dip, and salad were my favorites. The ambiance is casual but nice, and I love all things cheese so I was in heaven with the menu. If you're not an adventurous eater, make sure to give guidance for the cheese and meat board since we ended up with some items we probably wouldn't have otherwise ordered - but everything was still tasty! read more

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Really love the food here and the ambiance. We sat in the back on the patio and it was very cute for brunch vibes. We got the beets salad, smoked trout rillette, Caesar salad, and cheese board. Our favorites were the cheese featured that day and the smoked trout. Service was nice and attentive. read more

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Limited street parking, but there are nearby parking garages in Old Town Pasadena. The restaurant is tucked next to Boiling Point, and it's easy to walk past without noticing--glad we finally stopped in! The interior is super charming, with a small market up front and the dining area in the back. The atmosphere is open, airy, and cozy--perfect for a relaxed brunch. We had a reservation for a party of four and were seated inside, though there's also a covered outdoor patio that's great for nice weather. The staff was incredibly friendly, and our server was wonderful. The brunch menu was delicious, though definitely best suited for cheese lovers! We ordered the sticky toffee pudding pancakes, Florentine omelette, chicken parm sandwich, and two bacon Bennys. Portions were standard for brunch. We asked if the pancakes could be served as a dessert, and our server happily accommodated us. I'd skip the omelette next time, but everything else was a hit. read more

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Initial impression of the maitre'd staff was uninviting. When we walked up to the hostess stand, the staff were talking with one another and we were not acknowledged for what felt like a couple of minutes. However, our servers were attentive. There was a 15 minute wait for seating in the entrance/shop area which was available when we arrived, but I am assuming they try to stagger seating so the wait for food is minimized. Our table was not sanitized throughly prior to us getting seated as well. The french toast was underwhelming. (18$) The chicken parm was flavorful and the bread was nice and pillowy. (21$) Ambiance - 4 Service - 3 Food - 3.8 read more

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery - Chicken Parm Sandwich - Cheese Shops Near Me - Pasadena, California

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