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Lemonade

146 S Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA
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Ranked #17 of 374 restaurants in Pasadena
Cuisines: Eclectic
Most recent review
- Apr 29, 2013
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Duncan, Canada
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60 reviews 60 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This used to be pone of our favorite spots for a quick meal, but it is not as good as it used to be. The service is still good and the staff friendly but the food has changed. The variety is not as good as before and most of it is too cold.

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Los Angeles
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

I was impressed by Lemonade. It is a small chain with quality, delicious food. The number of choices kind of boggles the mind. It's nice to be able to go with a group and everyone can be happy, the vegetarians, the carnivores, the wheat free. Another plus is the ability to sit outside front or back. With grand daughter, age... More

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Glendale, California
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60 reviews 60 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

My new office is a block from Pasadena Lemonade. I wanted to try it since I had read about it. It is unique, interesting and creative. For the value of the food, I would consider it about 20% overpriced. If you hit it at peak eating hours, you will wait either to be served at the line or at the... More

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Kenosha, Wisconsin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013 via mobile

We knew it's a cafeteria but...a modest meal for 2 with wine (on paper plates, plastic utensils, and plastic cups) cost $45, without a tip because we couldn't figure out how to order . Beef stroganoff was only braised beef, no noodles, and a gigantic helping of overcooked rice! Moroccan chicken was simply an overly sweet chicken stew. Seating is... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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44 reviews 44 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

Our family was in town for the Rose Bowl Parade, and we were looking for a place to eat afterwards. We came to Lemonade based on strength of other Trip Advisor reviews and we were not disappointed. The place is set up as a cafeteria; one slides through the buffet and servers from behind the counter fill your plate as... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

WOW, Now that is a salad bar. Incredible and interesting salads, big portions and mix and match option. Everything was at least good but 90% was fantastic. Service great, lemonade, I had the cucumber mint. OOOOOH So Delicious. The macaroons are french style maybe better if smaller. This place is fun, light and airy decor, friendly service amazing food and... More

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Santa Barbara California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

We just happened upon this brightly colored cafeteria style restaurant on a recent trip to L A. The food was fresh, they have wonderful choice, amazing favors, you can chose as much or as little as you want. I had couscous salad, a cup of delicious chicken and vegetables, and and a salad of dark greens with candied pecans. My... More

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SanJoseDelCabo
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

My very first time in what appeared to be a fast food cafe to find an incredible array of the freshest, healthiest, eye poping, "Foodies" delight in a buffet line! Portions served in full or half, so you could select as many or as few as you chose walking down this heavenly aisle of truly Gourmet, mouth watering food selections!... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

I had lunch "to go" yesterday at Lemonade in Pasadena. This was my third time eating there. The first encounter with Lemonade was in Venice CA when I literally went in for some lemonade. They have more versions of it than you can imagine, but what really stands out for me is the variety of salads and combinations of foods.... More

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New York City, New York
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52 reviews 52 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

An unexpected surprise. When I read 'cafeteria' style on previous reviews, I was a bit hesitant. To my surprise, the service was friendly, the food fresh and healthy. I wish I left room for dessert. The coconut cake looked to die for. I had the cucumber-mint lemonade, which was subtle and sweet, it makes it wish it was Summer in... More

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