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    Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

    3.9 (762 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Derek D.

    Believe the hype .... Agnes restaurant and shop is a neighborhood foodie gem . Innovative and forward thinking . I look forward to tasting more of their delicacies. I recommend...

    Cinnamon roll
    Deidre M.

    Met up with a girlfriend today for a brunch catch up--she chose the spot after a favorable time at their bar for wine and cheese. The menu had many delicious options, and we ended up splitting a cinnamon roll, shrimp Louie salad, BLT, and Quiche Pot Pie. First, let's get into the interior. Superduper cute and has many options for seating, including a sidewalk patio, back patio, and interior dining room. We sat in the dining room and it was comfortable... next time I would probably sit outside for a different scenery. Service was great. I have no complaints about that! It was efficient. The guy was polite and was around when we needed him. The food was delicious, but I really didn't think it was that innovative and thought it was a little bit on the expensive side for what it was (except for the cinnamon roll it was priced accordingly and so good hot!). The BLT was very average and I thought the bacon seemed a little old, good fries, but again it's not anything special. I expected more with the quiche pot pie, but it was really delicious and the endive salad was a nice accompaniment. We really enjoyed the shrimp Louie salad--very fresh and appreciated it was not doused in dressing. I had the garden Siesta cocktail and my friend had one of the spritz-- as a lightweight it did not do anything to me hahaha... All in all a nice leisurely meal, but the flavors and execution was not super memorable for the price point. No h8 though--would go again!

    Store in front
    Victoria S.

    When you first walk in it looks like a store, selling cheese, jams & crackers. As you keep walking it opens up to a beautiful restaurant with lots of indoor and outdoor patio seating. They had friendly service, delicious food with lots of gluten free options. My favorites were the cheeseboard & spinach dip with gluten free crackers; the corn bread eclairs were excellent, I couldn't believe it was gluten free; the steak Vanessa and green oaks lettuce were also delicious. We had a lovely time celebrating my friend's bday there, I will definitely return to try more items on the menu.

    Potato dumplings
    Amelia L.

    Delicious food in the heart of old town. We showed up a little early to our reservation, but they were unable to accommodate us. Seems to be a new trend these days. Even with our reservation we were still sat 10 minutes late. Cornbread eclair not pictured but so unique and delicious. Our server was super accommodating and knowledgeable.

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    Anna W.

    I think the atmosphere and service here is nice, especially with the natural lighting and overall vibe inside. It feels like a great spot for a date or to hang out with friends. The cheeseboard was really fun to order and try, although I do wish we could choose the cheeses and meats that came on the board. We also got the fried chicken sandwich, which was good, but I personally wish the coleslaw had a little more crunch. The tater tots were really good though!

    Melted leek and spinach dip
    Aileen H.

    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.

    Becky C.

    We were walking around downtown Pasadena after dinner and this place looked so good that even though we were absolutely stuffed, we still went in anyway. We were seated immediately, which was such a nice surprise, and the vibes in here are immaculate. You can actually see them cooking with fire, which makes everything feel extra cozy and a little fancy at the same time. Also, random but important, the bathrooms were beautiful and the soap smelled amazing. Even the water was good with that elite crunchy ice. We only got the banana pudding because we physically could not eat more, but honestly it was so good. I just wish the portion was a little bigger and that there were more crunchy cookie bits for texture because that was my favorite part. We wandered around the attached market afterward, and it was actually so fun to browse. There were so many canned fish options and other fun specialty goodies that made me want to come back when I'm actually hungry enough for a full meal.

    Agnes Cinnamon Roll
    Candace C.

    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.

    Zara K.

    I have had one bad experience here and then nothing but good service ever since. Solid place in Pasadena! Lunch, brunch or dinner- this is the place

    LOADED BAKED POTATO DUMPLINGS
    Miranda C.

    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.

    I recently had a very concerning experience at this restaurant. While eating a tart, I bit down on a metal bolt that had somehow ended up inside the food. The impact was hard enough that my molars were sore afterward, and it was honestly frightening to realize I had nearly swallowed or seriously injured myself on a piece of metal. What was even more disappointing was the response. After bringing the issue to the manager's attention and providing the bolt, the situation did not seem to be treated with the level of concern I would have expected for such a serious food safety issue. The only remedy offered at the time was to comp a small portion of the bill. Mistakes can happen in any kitchen, but finding hardware in food raises significant questions about quality control and food safety. I have since followed up with management to request information about how this occurred and what steps are being taken to prevent it from happening again. I hope the restaurant takes this incident seriously and improves its procedures. Until then, I feel other customers should be aware of what happened during my visit.

    Pathetically small cheeseboard for 32 dollars. It actually looks bigger in the photo somehow.
    Ashley B.

    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).

    Pasta

    Painfully unimpressive the waiter was really kind and had good recommendations and the drinks were pretty good, but the pasta was so underdone and just completely not impressed. Both meals me and my partner had were not really very good. Pork chop bad too .. We didn't really eat much of it and I just definitely wouldn't be returning. Sorry!

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    Hi. Anyone know does restaurant open in X'mas day and New Year's Eve, new years ? Thx 2025.Dec. 25

    Is free parking easily available near the restaurant? Or is it mostly paid parking?

    it's downtown Pasadena-- parking can be hard to find during peak hours, and not free. Budget lots of extra time to park if you're going on a weekend.

    How about the parking situation? Street parking only? Any parking garage nearby? Or, do they do valet?

    Hello Lisa, We have street parking and local garage parking near by. Unfortunately, we do not have a valet at the moment. Typically we find that guests are able to find parking without issue.

    Are you currently having outdoor dining? Do you accept reservations?

    Yes they have an outdoor patio. And you can reserve at Resy on-line or call them.

    What is the Corkage Fee?

    $25.00

    This might be a stupid question, but is this restaurant children friendly?

    Hi there, yes we are! We have high chairs, kids menus and a changing table in the bathroom. Please let us know if you’d like a high chair set at the table when you make the reservation and be sure to count the child(ren) in your guest count so we… 

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