I hosted my father's celebration of life at the Lodge. It was my first time renting a venue and…read moreoverall was great experience. From the initial contact with Stefanie, to the coordination beforehand, and finally the day of the event. All went smoothly and Stefanie was very informative and accommodating. Great price as well. We had almost 80 people show up and this was a great space for it. The building is so beautiful and although old, was in great shape. The chairs and tables were in good shape and the kitchen was nicely renovated. The projector and sound system was easy to figure out as well since everything was well-labeled. The parking lot is tight, but not an issue as there is ample parking in front and near the venue. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a venue that can fit 100 people max (its capacity)!

I booked this venue for my baby shower, and overall, it was a great experience. The price was…read morereasonable and the rental comes with tables and chairs. You are responsible for your own table cloths, or you can rent it from them for an additional price. There's a kitchen that you can use, the bathrooms are clean, and there's plenty of parking inside. The venue can host 100 people, but it will be very tight with that many people. We had about 80 people (including kids) at the event, and though it felt tight, at least the kids were able to hang outside to enjoy the bouncer. I rented the afternoon time frame, so we were given the venue from 2:30-9PM. The only thing that I found weird was that there was absolutely no attendant available at the end of the night. Overall, a decent place to rent a venue if you wanna DIY things yourself.

First time here. Five star pre-Mothers Day experience on a sunny Friday afternoon. What a…read moresurprising unexpected hidden jewel, located behind a nondescript brick facade, off the one-way Green Street, east of Lake Avenue in Pasadena...My mom and I loved the food, the tea, the service, the ambiance, the live harp music. Five stars in all categories that matter. Ambiance. French Quarter feel. 10/5. We were surrounded by a feast for the eyes and the palate...peaceful garden meets girlish feminine touches meets opulent glamorous excess in the main dining room. Bold colors. Tapestry on the wall, murals in the hallway. Small intimate rooms to explore but oh boy the main dining room with its huge fireplace. Gorgeous. Plus it's not everyday you dine in an historic space once occupied by Albert Einstein!! When we arrived, we passed thru an arbor archway into a lovely patio with a trickling fountain to the right...it's like leaving L.A. and entering a secret French Quarter courtyard. My mom and I were warmly welcomed. And asked if we preferred outside or inside. I chose inside to be closer to Margaret Comer playing her golden harp so beautifully. 10/5 She played classical music but also Arirang, a famous traditional song from Korea. She even came around to ask for requests...show and movie tunes please...next she was playing Golden from KPop Demon Hunters!! Wow, Kpop sounded awesome on the harp. FOOD. 10/5. Only the mothers day menu today...Royal brunch (with French toast and quiche) and Royal High Tea . A la carte choices available to add champagne and other alcoholic brunch drinks like mimosa, an extra $8 which is reasonable and the a la carte option was great for us bec we just wanted tea. We got the passion fruit hibiscus with dried fruit which was both tart and sweet...when my mom tasted it she instantly loved its complexity and flavor. She loved it so much we had to know the recipe and the kitchen kindly accommodated with a handwritten note on the perfect chemistry of passion syrup, hisbiscus, and dried mixed fruit. Bravo kitchen and thank you for sharing your blend. 10/5 ....For $16 we got the tea fixings, enough for 4 big pots of the most delicious tea at home. Thank you kitchen staff for putting a big smile on my moms face. 10/5. Ingredients were quality...everything everything everything, both savory and sweet, were constructed with care and not only tasty but visually artful... a combo of adorable yet elegant things that took about three bites each to eat. No misses on the food, all hits....we loved it all.... I also ordered off the a la carte list..items all $6...I got the grilled cheese with a shot of tomato soup-- thanks to the review recommendation of my fellow Yelpers. They weren't wrong. Cute fourth of a grilled cheese...could have eaten a whole one, so good. Soup shot good too. I liked that there were more savories on the tier...just the scones at the top with the clotted cream and jam. ...i didnt know the desserts came as a course at the end...whoohoo, good thing they were bite-sized and two could share with a bite or two of each item...and we loved loved loved the golden dessert spoon with the leafy handle, so cute yet so elegant. My mom wanted to buy a set, but I forgot to ask. SERVICE. Saved the best part of this review for last. Impeccable top notch service. Thomas made our Mother Days celebration so happy. Ten stars for Thomas with his friendly calm demeanor...authentic down-to'earth and genuinely nice person...so accommodating and ready to make our day at Madelines so special. Give Thomas a raise for exceptional service and treating his customers like family, and mom like a queen. Thank you Thomas...especially for getting the kitchen to write down the tea recipe....and sharing with us a bit of your story. We enjoyed meeting you. Madeline's is a lovely place for tea...even on non holidays...and I plan on coming back and trying the other tea menus and to have brunch. Treat yourself to a Madeline experience. Highly recommend for days when you want to be kind to yourself. TIP #1...Street residential parking is two hours. Easy parking off Wilson... Took about two hours to finish our tier and two pots of tea. TIP #2...Let the photographer take your pic and then be delighted by the results. A photographer comes around. Takes awesome pics that make you look so goood.. Usually I pass and just accept the complimentary one. But this time, I had to buy two...1) we looked so cute in these pics 2) the frames were beauteous...and 3) an A.I. one of me and mom as a cartoon...but not cartoonish...it made me laugh out loud. And anything that delights, I must have...so it's $25 for the first, $20 for the others each. 10/5 for the pro photographer who worked some magic to make us look goooood (and younger) and cute even as a cartoon!!

The space is beautiful and definitely gives off Parisian palace vibes. As soon as we walked in, we…read morewere greeted by name and seated right away. We were seated behind a couple who were on a bench (no back) and their butts were directly facing our table which was not the best view for us. They could easily fix this by replacing the bench with one that had a backing. After waiting about 10 mins with no server greeting us, we flagged down a female server to ask if we could order. She said she would let our server know. She came by a few mins later and asked if our server came by. He hadn't. She said she'd remind him. Our server did finally arrive after waiting another 5-10 mins. His voice was flat and I got the impression that he did not want to be there. When I asked him about the soup of the day, he rapid fire listed 3 soups. I had to ask twice to repeat himself because he kept saying them so fast, it sounded like he was listing ingredients. He also did not bring us a knife for the scones so we had to ask someone else to get it for us. We both ordered the English High Tea and I appreciated that they allowed for substitutions because there's a lot of things I can't eat. The egg heart canape was delicious, but the cheese in the grilled cheese tasted super rubbery. I also had the Lychee Oolong which I thought was too floral. I thought both desserts were really good. Usually at high tea places, they just put out some store-bought petit fours and macarons, but they actually had what tasted like house-made cakes. Overall, ambience was fantastic, service was terrible (but I think that was just our server), and the food is a hit or miss.

Great venue! Celebrated my husband's 50th birthday party there. Herick was very professional and…read moreflexible and always returned my calls and met with me when needed. Mercedes, the event coordinator, was so professional and helpful the day of the event. She was nice and accommodating and made sure everything went smoothly.

There are so many wonderful things I can say about this venue. Let's start with the amazing service…read moreand professionalism that Natalia provided from start to finish! When I called and/or texted Natalia, she responded right away. She and the entire team were just hands on and extremely helpful. The facility was so clean , the 5 restrooms, bar area and full kitchen were ready to use. Renting the tables, chairs and linens directly from them was stress free and so convenient. We held my Mothers repass here and it was the perfect space to gather with my family and friends. Once the reception was over and all my guest had left the venue we did clean up. However, Natalia told us that wasn't necessary to do because their staff would come in to put everything back in order for their next event. And, let me tell you she did just that. I had a few items that I had to retrieve the following morning and upon my arrival the staff was already there and they had it literally refreshed and SPOTLESS!!! I would highly suggest and recommend everyone to host any of their special events here. Allow them do what they do best, which is ensuring you and your guests have a GOOD TIME !!! Thank you again Natalia and Team at THE GOOD TIME VENUE!!!

Ambassador Mansions & Gardens is a very quiet, peaceful, and truly beautiful place. It's hidden…read morebetween buildings, and if you don't know it's there, you might easily miss it -- which makes it feel like a secret garden in the middle of the city. The territory is incredibly well maintained, with huge mature trees, beautiful flowers, fountains, mini waterfalls, and small ponds where you can see fish and turtles. There is also a lovely grassy area in the center where you can sit, relax, or have a small picnic. Geese walk freely around the gardens, and colorful parrots fly overhead, adding even more charm to the atmosphere. In April, the garden looks especially stunning -- the pergola and trees are in full bloom (I wish I remembered the names of those gorgeous flowers!), and the whole place feels alive and magical. Honestly, this garden is beautiful in any season of the year. You can come here with dogs, which is a big plus, but it's important to respect the property rules: pets must be on a leash, owners are responsible for cleanup, professional photography requires a permit, and activities like skateboarding, drinking alcohol, or organized sports events are not allowed. These rules help preserve the calm and cleanliness of the space. There is also a secondary school located on the property, which adds to the unique character of the place. Parking-wise, we were able to find free street parking nearby without any issues. This is a perfect spot to slow down, enjoy nature, and escape the city noise for a while. Highly recommended for a peaceful walk or a quiet moment surrounded by beauty.

Great place to relax and sit for a bit. This was one place I've heard about through a friend and…read morewanted to take my pal Jack to go for a walk and check out this scenery. Very peaceful and quiet. Dog friendly of course. There was multiple benches to sit on and enjoy the flowing water and koi fish ponds. The building structures were beautiful and well kept. I would recommend this place if you want to take a break and sit and enjoy the area. People were friendly and welcoming. Parking is a bit limited as we had to park across the street. This area is located behind apartments and a bit hidden from the public. Once you walk around you'll find your way. Overall great place to visit.

Whimsy Pasadena has been around since 2019. This charming, beautiful, wonderful place welcomes…read moreeveryone with kind hospitality, love and genuine smiles. Whimsy is an open & bright space with plenty of parking, shops & restaurants nearby. You can host any and every event from birthday parties, to small/medium size weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, engagements, baptisms, holiday parties, seminars, workshops, and more.. It is somewhat small to medium venue that holds about 60 to 90 people. You certainly don't feel cramped up. Too be honest with you, I hadn't heard of this place until 3 years ago when one of my friends asked me to host her son's Bar Mitzvah celebration. I was more than honored to have the privilege to do that. With that being said, yesterday I was invited to celebrate one of my former coworker's daughter's 15th birthday party. It was a fun and great party. They have many different amenities from tables/chairs, kitchenette with mini fridge, microwaves, credenza & wooden backdrop. Just to name a few. You can bring your own food/beverages and also they will help you clean up. Prices vary depending on the occasion/event. They range between $150-$300 an hour. Weekends can be just a little more expensive. They brought a taco truck and were able to cater and set up in the outdoor space. Everyone had a blast both times that I was there. If you need a good venue to do any of the following, no need to look elsewhere. Whimsy has you covered from A to Z!! Thank you all..

I toured this venue and was very impressed with the customer service and layout. The location is…read moregreat and the amenities are a plus. They have a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave which is helpful if you have food for your event. The space is 2000 sq ft and can hold up to 100 guests. If needed they offer the following with your reservation: (4) 90x40" Farm Tables (4) 60" Round Tables (4) 30" Cocktail Tables (3) 72x30" Plastic Folding Tables (1) Wooden Credenza (1) 7' White Bar (1) 6x6 Wooden Backdrop (2) Children's Picnic Tables (1) Giant Jenga (1) Giant Connect 4 Pricing ranges from $150-$300/hr depending on the day you reserve. Weekends are more expensive.

Had a wedding here and the staff was amazing! the facility was absolutely beautiful!…read more Sat 65 people comfortably

Amazing and beautiful location. Stunning views! Very cozy…read moreand beautiful space to hold events. I've had the honor of being booked for this venue a few times so I am familiar with the space. Great parking close to venue!

Background On Visit: Last Sunday (4/12/26), the venue hosted the Pasadena Festival Of Tea. We were…read moreone of the participants for this event. Hours Of Operation: They welcome visitors to the garden on many Friday and Saturday evenings and during the day on Sundays. You can check out their schedule of events and admission cost on their website: https://japanesegardenpasadena.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/japanesegardenpasadena/event.jsp?;=&event=1612& Admission Cost: Mostly, $15 on Friday and Saturday. Sunday, it's $12. For other events, they post the cost on their website. Location/Parking: Located across from the Arlington Gardens (Free). It's kinda hidden, but just use the gps on your phone to guide you. Parking can be found along Arlington. For special events, they encourage you to park at Westridge School (Orange Grove and W. State St.) and walk up to Storrier Stearns. Ambiance/Decor: The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden is a beautiful and charming retreat with a quiet and tranquil elegance. The place is small which contains many of the much admired design features found in the most lavish of Japanese-style gardens of its era. As Kendall Brown states in his book, California Japanese-style Gardens, "this is the genius of Kinzuchi Fujii: this was once a flat area of two tennis courts; now it is a masterwork. 1) Classic Niko-an Teahouse, the garden landscape offers a variety of other beautiful details. 2) Numerous gathering points, seating areas & vistas 3) Four original bridges plus the original cedar log Japanese Waiting Bench 4) Two large interconnected, irregularly shaped koi ponds 5) The sounds of two waterfalls, one cascading down a 25-foot hill 6) An artful dry riverbed for rain overflow winding through the garden 7) Cooling shade everywhere from spreading sycamores & old oaks 8) Many tons of boulders & stones 9) Granite statuary & stone lanterns Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to re-center myself. I did a have nice time.

This is the most difficult Botanical Garden to get in touch with…read more The hours they have posted on their website are wrong, no one picks up the phone after calling several times and leaving several messages. I went in person last weekend, and it was closed despite their online hours posted. The lack of clarity even upon walking up to the venue is not clear. They have no signs stating they are closed and it's clear they do not care to return voicemails. Please do not waste your time going there.

Love the food, drinks, and staff! My favorite drink is the Porn Star, but Not Your Abuelita's is a…read moredelicious espresso martini as well. They have a great blood orange Hef and don't pass up the pork belly sliders! Now I have to go!

My company held a private event here one Saturday evening. Everything here from service, to decor…read moreto food was top notch! Could not have asked for a better venue! The staff who helped us throughout the entire night was funny, friendly, professional and so accommodating! Although they joked with us throughout the evening, they never broke their work ethics and gave us the most excellent service! Normally we decorate the venue with our own things but Rococo Room did almost everything for us! The venue itself is already beautiful and fit our theme really well, but they made sure we got special table clothes, center pieces, candles, etc. They had their own DJ and was so good too! Now the food. I'm a vegetarian, and some of my co-workers are vegan. You'd think this would be tough...NOPE! Not for Rococo Room! Most people had an amazing meal (which I can't vouch for but I heard from EVERYONE that it was so good!) And they gave us one amazing vegan dish! I almost thought it was too good to be vegan. The dessert was some chocolate thing (also heard from everyone that it was amazing) but we got a bowl of berries covered in sauce. Let me just tell you that although it sounds iffy, it was probably the most delicious bowl of berries I've had! Not a single berry was tart. Not one! I asked my other vegan co-workers if they got any tart ones, none Did! They also agreed that was an extremely delicious bowl of berries! I can't say enough about this place. Thank you, Matthew for making this event such a memorable one! I cannot wait to come back for a non-event meal!

Foundr space was a great fit for our Team PopUp Event! Jeremy and team were extremely accommodating…read moreand helpful throughout our entire stay (3 days) in Pasadena. We definitely plan on returning, hopefully next year around the same time. We were a group of 37 employees. We used an entire floor, as well as plenty of breakout rooms for group or individual meetings. The kitchen space worked well, we ate a lot of meals there. The location is very convenient, right in the downtown area near restaurants, hotels and more! Thank you again Foundr Space!!! Best, Amelia

I do feel that I have been given five star member support, five star amenities and a five star…read morequality experience. I love my office on the eighth floor! The bathrooms, the co workspace and the kitchen are always clean. I've had minimal user error with the free printer that is provided and I enjoy being able to look out and see Pasadena City Hall from afar. Furthermore, the staff have been supportive, energetic and happy to help me whenever I have questions. For that matter Jeremy is THE MAN! Always helpful and always able to solve my issues. I'm very thankful that I decided to move away from working at home and start work at FoundrSpace. Because I really need home to be home and a place to work to feel more like work than a room in my home. I don't think that people have figured that out yet, but I know they will soon and I hope they find this review and find their new work office at FoundrSpace. Anyway, I plan to be here for quite some time, and I look forward to new neighbors that are focused on their businesses and ventures. I just wanted to let others know that this is the place for me and I know it's going to be a great place for more entrepreneurs, start ups and businesses too. Seriously if anybody has any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'd be happy to answer.

I just celebrated my mom's 70th birthday on Super Bowl Sunday and it was a success. I was…read moreoriginally going for the Ellie Banquet but Armen recommended the Vintage Room since I had a smaller group of guests, this place is beautiful! (Vintage Room). The food was delicious the amount of compliments I got that the food was really good, they also provide speakers if you want to play your own music, I brought a Mariachi. Overall the place was beautiful and Zara our waitress she was the BEST! Very sweet and attentive she made everything smooth for us. Thank you! Highly recommend this venue.

Had my son and daughter in law baby shower and everything was set when we arrived to decorate…read more Venue is so nice that it requires minimal decorations. Staff was so nice, accommodating, helpful and very professional. Food was amazing. All my guest complemented us how wonderful everything turned out. I definitely use for future events.