La Grande Orange Café

Heavy steam engines used to roll through Pasadena’s Santa Fe Depot. Though today Metro’s Gold Line stops in front of the station, you won’t find luggage-toting rail passengers anymore. But you will find hungry dinners stopping in for California fare at La Grande Orange Café, which serves deviled eggs by the dozen and white sangria best ordered by the pitcher. Wait for a table—no reservations here—over a drink at the Otis Bar, or pop into the attached Luggage Room for pizza. Make sure to grab a few free cookie crumbles by the front door.