This café in old town Pasadena has been around since 1984. I personally have been going there for at least 16 years as it was down the street from my previous office. There are so many Middle Eastern cafés and restaurants in town, but this one always stood out to me. It is extremely fresh and flavorful they make the food after you order and Service is warm and friendly. The quality has never wavered and trust me, I have eaten here many times. I enjoy their pressed wraps, but especially love the fries. I am picky about fries, but these are always made to order and always just perfect. It has a Middle Eastern seasoning on it which you can opt to leave off. I love them with a dipping sauce of spicy tahini, which they will provide if you ask. You can of course get it non-spicy as well. Their menu can satisfy many different diets including vegetarian/vegan, keto/low carb, pescatarian and meat eaters It's just extremely reliable and high-quality and I plan on continuing to be a regular customer. read more

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Hurts me to write a 3-star review update, but Father Nature just isn't as good as I remember. Service was pretty mid; while the woman at the counter said all the right things, her tone and overall vibe just didn't feel welcoming. To be fair, I did come in after the lunch rush, so maybe it was just a long day. What really bummed me out was my order. The French Connection used to be my favorite, but this time it had way less filling and just wasn't satisfying. I also ordered a cup of chicken, which was the same small serving as before, but now it's almost $8; not really worth it for what you get. I love supporting small businesses and have enjoyed Father Nature in the past, but honestly, I'm not sure I'll be back anytime soon. read more

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Ummm using gloves when preparing food would be great spent 15.00 bucks and was disgusted watching the lady w short hair prepare my food no gloves or even washed hand after dealing with money Will not be back and health department needs to come Asap read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

my go to favorite quick mediterranean place in old town Pasadena. Plates, salads, wraps, plus great french fries! indoor seating with restroom! super friendly two ladies owning the place and cooking up some lovely affordable prices delish food! read more

Been here at least four times. Everything is delicious and fresh ! You can't go wrong with anything including their fish. One thing tho, don't use their app and just call them. Their system won't take any of the orders even tho your credit card is charged. Parking is difficult but you can always find parking structures in old town Pasadena. Update: the owner claimed that the app is working fine. I disagree and the employees would tell you that they never receive orders. It happened to me twice. They won't make your order until you show up and show them your order. Just call to order. read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is my go to quick lunch spot. It is fresh, casual, and fast. The lady working is always so sweet and friendly I wish I remembered her name. My favorite is the tuna press and the chicken press WITH the garlic sauce you have to get it with a side of garlic aioli. They also have really good crispy fries. Must try if you're looking for an easy lunch spot in Pasadena. read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Chicken Press - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My wife has gone here a few times and really likes it - we went in on a Friday evening around 5:00pm- place was pretty empty - my salad came out pretty fast but my friends order was forgotten about and he had to wait an extra 15 minutes. Female staff person must have had a bad day as she was a little cranky - my salad was good but not great- I'll come back and try something else another time read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Chicken Shawerma Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Long time customer! For over 20 I've enjoyed the Father Nature Chicken wrap sandwich, with a side of falafels! Most of the time it's To Go, there's always a spot across the street to park and run in to pick up a phone in order. There are a few tables inside for dining. Great independent business that have a family owned and operated feel. Worthy of your business and your tastebuds will thank you ! read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Fresh ingredients - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

I have been coming here for many years and love this place. It has the best wraps in town. I love all the choices and enjoy every item I have tried. The place is a bit small but I usually just stop and go to get a wrap. There is no easy place to park but try to stop quickly to get a wrap. My favorite is the Great Greek Wrap and the Chicken press. Both are excellent and perfect portions. The sauce they add as a side is soooooooo GOOD and usually makes the entire meal extra tasty. There are several side choices and salads. My go to for Middle Eastern food for sure!!!! I remember when they first opened so many years ago and I was going almost every week. Their menu is so satisfying that one can order different presses and enjoy every single one for their unique taste. Can't wait to go back and enjoy the fresh taste of the wraps. read more

One of our fave spots when we're in old town for a casual to-go bite! We get the angus beef pressed lavash. It feels like a very balanced wrap. You have your meat, your veggies, and we top it with their wonderful spicy sauce. Great flavors, great textures, and I don't feel gross after eating. The staff here is really nice and it's a cute spot, but I usually get food here to go which is also fast! read more

Came here for a salad and glad I did. The ingredients here are so fresh and great quality, and the chicken salad I got was delicious. I look forward to trying their other items and recommend to anyone looking for a delicious, and filling yet light meal. They also have a stamp card program here. read more

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Fresh, fast and always delicious!! My go-to is the Freshermans Press (grilled salmon). You can't really go wrong with anything on their menu because it's all yummy! And healthy! read more

I've worked near Old Town Pasadena for over 10 years and never knew about this gem! I ended up moving companies and everyone in the office was all about this place. I gave it try and I pretty much eat here once a week now. My go to is double pleasure with a side a fries. The wrap is literally a size of an adults arm and easily lasts two meals. Fries are delicious too! Service is average during the lunchtime hour so definitely recommend ordering ahead in you are in a rush. There's a good amount of seating with a loft upstairs that has a few tables. These ladies make delicious food! Also have heard rave reviews about their salads! read more

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What a lovely place. Felt so authentic from the decor, to the menu selection, owners and the food. I loved everything about this place. Food was amazing and fresh. You can tell it is family-owned and the food comes from the heart type of feel. Ordered the chicken schwarma plate and it was so tasty, and the sides were so unique. With the green smoothie, which was full of veggies, I felt that I ate a full meal that is really good for the health and tastes good. My date got a wrap and loved it. There is alot of space for small or big groups. Great for a date! I wish I lived closer to this place, so I can eat here all the time. read more

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Not one to leave a review but here it is. I saw the sign outside so I walked in, I said to the lady it was my first time here, the lady said chicken shawarma is the best. Which is what I was craving. As soon as I paid she yelled NEXT. Not, thank you, we will call you when it's ready. Just a very cold NEXT. Once I got my food, I enjoyed it, I said the food made up for the horrible service. Then I walked up to ask for a cup of water, she said no water. I said what do you mean no water, how do you not have water in a restaurant. She said you want water you have to buy a bottle of water. You have a walk-in customer that you paid 0 dollars acquisition costs. You need two things in a restaurant, good service and good food. You really messed up on the service part. I will never return. read more

Some friends and I were hanging out in downtown Pasadena and stumbled across this Mediterranean gem! You order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. It's tucked just off the main Colorado Blvd and has a cute little loft area where you can sit and enjoy your food. The woman working the counter was super friendly and recommended a few different items from the menu. I went with one of her suggestions: #21, the Angus Beef Steak Press Grilled Wrap. It came with tomato, onion, parsley, garlic aioli, and a spicy red pepper spread. My friends and I also got hummus and a side of falafel to share. The food came out fast and everything was delicious! The wrap was like a panini-pressed gyro. The meat was tender, the red pepper spread gave it a great kick, and the fresh parsley really added a pop of flavor. Highly recommend it if you're a steak lover! The falafel was crispy and flavorful, and the hummus was creamy. I even added some to my wrap. Overall, a great spot. Fun Mediterranean-style fusion place! read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Side Hummus Side Falafel Angus Beef Steak Press - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Um, YES. Came here years ago as part of a picnic type tour thing and had hummus and tabbouleh only and never forgot how good it was! Now, back years later, we are in no way disappointed. Everything was fresh, meat was tender, service was excellent! Will be back!!! read more

This family-owned restaurant is a hidden gem with consistently fresh, made-to-order food. The flavors are well-balanced--never too salty, and the garlic is present without being overpowering. The falafel is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a cozy loft upstairs featuring a skylight for dine-in guests. A barcode upstairs conveniently leads to their online menu, and the food looks just as good in person as it does in the photos. Service is always great. My boyfriend has been a loyal customer for over 20 years, and after visiting more than 10 times myself, I always order the same dish because it's just that good. Highly recommend! read more

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The first few times we catered from here the food was spectacular. The wraps and sides all hit the spot. For whatever reason, the one time I ordered specifically what I wanted, it was less than desirable. It could have been what I ordered so I am willing to try again. read more

Been coming for a couple years. Their grilled chicken wrap is good, service is great. read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Grilled chicken wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

We ordered the lule kabob and a side of falafel; under $30. It was enough for two light eaters even if very hungry, as we were. Two types of hummus. Salad was fresh and kabobs were small but tender. Falafel were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Came with nutty bulgar wheat instead of rice. Tahini was very flavorful. Wish lavash portion was larger. Otherwise very good for a healthy and casual meal. read more

Surprisingly good! I came here with my mom last weekend and we both were very impressed by the quality and freshness of the food. I loved my lavash wrap. The owners were very sweet and kind as well. Doesn't get more mom & pop than this. You can tell they put everything into this place. Will be returning again soon!! read more

Across the entire street of a bonafide strip mall in Pasadena lies an unassuming establishment off the main drag. Those are the ones you should look out for. Food: Chicken Shawarma wrap: 5/5 No photo unfortunately because I was an absolute hog eating as I walked but this was so tasty. Everything was packed in nicely, on a crispy flatbread that was nearly a foot long all for under $13?? In 2023? In Pasadena? I almost don't even want to say it. The chicken was flavored well, not dry, the hummus was good as well. It was great. Service: 5/5 Mom and pops vibes. Greeted me as I walked in, asked me more questions about things that I did not specify before which was nice. Relatively friendly! Ambiance: 5/5 The place is small but it's quite cute. There's a small second floor. Has a lot of light. Nice vibe. Parking: 3/5 It's Pasadena best of luck so be mindful of the meter. They dedicate their whole lives to giving you a ticket. Amongst the many overpriced things in this area I'm glad this one is still standing. It's a "if you know you know" type beat. So many options very affordable and hits the spot. read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

Somewhat hidden mediterranean restaurant in the old town pasadena area. It has been a family business for a long time. It looks small from the outside but has plenty of space inside since there's a second floor dining. I always order the angus beef shawerma palate. I love their hummus and salad the comes with it. Taste delicious and fresh. It keeps me full and sometimes I have left over for dinner. I haven't try their lavash chips. I saw a guy ordered it, looks crispy and good. Probably it will good to dip with their hummus. read more

This is one of my go-to lunch spots. So many choices made ready to order! Located on a small street off of Colorado Ave., next to the old Forever 21 building. There is seating inside but I always take my order to go. At first, I was ordering in advance from Yelp, but after getting recognized, the owner told me I could call ahead to save some money. Really appreciated the tip! I get my chicken press wrap on lavash but the default is a french roll. Portions are perfect for lunch, not too big, not too small. I come here so often that I use their punch card! Already have recommended it to many coworkers, so glad they're in the area. read more

Every single item goes up $2, that 's 40% increase on some items!!!!!! Quality went the opposite direction.

Food was sub-par and service was horrible. Wraps are 90% lettuce, proteins are dried out, and pita was more like matza crackers. Lady at the counter seemed annoyed with everyone who walked in and was rude AF. Would NOT recommend. read more

Came to visit again after a long time and was pleasantly surprised to see Father Nature hasn't changed! The menu is still the same and prices are still very fair. Wraps are huge! I really like the Chicken Shawarma and BBQ Chicken, but next time will try the Double Pleasure which has chicken shawarma and falafel. read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - BBQ Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious and fresh Mediterranean food -- I order off their Square website to avoid extra fees. Have stayed affordable throughout the 4 years I've been coming. Their Fisherman's wrap is my favorite. It seems that they've changed the recipe a bit -- but for the better! It's tastier and spicy now, which I don't believe was the case before. read more

We found this lovely spot searching for vegan options in Pasadena. I am very glad that we did! The place is in Old Pasadena and is quirky/quaint. Lots of vegan and non-vegan options, including a yummy vegan baklava. I had the falafel plate. The falafels were light and tasty. The plate came with tabbouleh salad, regular and black bean hummus, bulgur wheat and lavash. Lots of good food and all delicious. My spouse had a chicken Caesar salad that he enjoyed very much. There were sooooo many options to choose from. It was difficult to decide what to try. I hope to return soon and try more!!! read more

I recently went back and the service was much better!!! I love the Caesar salad wrap. It's my fav

Got the omelette wrap that includes fresh veggies and eggs. It was very delicious but was so big I had to bring half of it home. I got to have a second delicious meal later that day. The sauce was awesome! And the people working there are super nice and attentive. read more

Unfortunately I feel like this place has gone downhill. The way they were handling the food did not look sanitary. They were also arguing the whole time I was trying to order my food and while I was waiting for it. It was not a good experience. read more

I love love LOVE this place! Every time I come here, the food is always great. My favorite is the Fisherman's Press. I work around the corner, so I frequent this spot a lot. The ladies that work are so nice and fast. They may not smile a lot, but that lets me know the food is great. I love how it looks and feels cozy on the inside as well. I took my wife here on my off day and she loved it. 5 stars across the board! read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Fisherman's Press - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Really delicious and really good prices. The fries are amazing and the service is fast. I like sitting upstairs.

(I did not eat here, this review is based on my experience) I was really looking forward to trying this place, but the experience left me disappointed. The menu is pretty overwhelming, so I stepped aside to take some time to read through it. Once we were ready, we went up to the register to order. From the moment we stepped in (Sunday around 1:30pm), the woman at the counter was on the phone the entire time, yelling while she talked to a family or friend. She let us know she'd help us "in a bit" and continued her conversation while slowly moving around the kitchen. Eventually, she came over to take our order, but even then, she stayed on the phone yelling. Since the menu is large, we had a few questions, but her answers were rushed so she could continue her phone conversation. It honestly felt like we were inconveniencing her just by being there. The whole interaction made the experience feel unwelcoming, and based on other reviews, it sounds like this seems to be a pattern. I've never walked out of a place and I could not handle the interaction and had to leave. I'd suggest checking out other spots where the experience feels a bit more inviting. read more

I ordered a large amount of food for our team yesterday at work. Ordering and service was wonderful- I was able to share my budget and number of people and they were able to put together an order for pickup later that day, saving me the stress of choosing individual items and taking out the guess work out. Pick up was easy, despite clearly being very popular and busy with people ordering lunch. When I was ordering, I shared this was my first time here and that my regular place had closed. She assured me she was confident we would love their food so much, they would become our new go-to Mediterranean place. The result - Our team loved the food. Those who eat vegan and vegetarian loved the options and flavors while those who eat meat said there was just the right amount of vegetable to meat ratio in their wraps. Finally - something to please everyone!! They've definitely earned their place as our new go-to place and I've already recommended them to several other departments. Looking forward to the next order! (No photo because everything was already eaten and enjoyed!) read more

"Fantastic angus steak shawarma! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the toppings were fresh and vibrant.White spicy sauce is very tasty.The restaurant's atmosphere was cozy, making it a great spot for a quick, delicious meal." The service lady was very friendly, I will come back! read more

Father Nature Lavash Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Overrated. Food was not that flavorful and they don't even give you free water. Not going back.

This place was amazing! Can't wait to try new things next. I ordered the steak press wrap and tabouli with a side of fries and wow everything was so flavorful and seasoned and cooked to the perfection. The sandwich was really filling and the quality of the steak was amazing. I loved the quality of alll of the ingredients and how fresh everything was. The fries were also seasoned very well and complimented the wrap, get their spicy tahini sauce takes things to the next level. Definitely recommend this place for lunch or take out. Great service and great ambiance. read more