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Goki Cafe Arcadia (626) 348-8614
Top 3
Juice Cane San Gabriel (626) 872-1263
La Michoacana Superior Monrovia | (626) 775-4334
Coffee
Winner
Goki Cafe Arcadia (626) 348-8614
Top 3
Hyper Coffee Arcadia (626) 445-0880
Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar Pasadena | (626) 529-5571
Otis Bar Pasadena (626) 356-4444
Top 3
The Raymond 1886 Pasadena (626) 441-3136
Gem City Grill Monrovia (626) 358-0342
DRINKS
Boba
Mt. Lowe Brewing Co. Arcadia (626) 244-7593
Over Town Brewing Co. Monrovia (626) 408-5814
38 Degrees Alehouse & Grill Monrovia | (626) 408-5544
Cup of Cha Tea House Monrovia (626) 775-4227
Top 3
Cha Bei Bei Tea House Monrovia (626) 239-6586
T Pumps Monrovia (510) 398-8499
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Gem City Grill Monrovia (626) 358-0342
Top
The Buccaneer Lounge Sierra Madre (626) 355-9045
35er Pasadena (626) 356-9315
Winner
38 Degrees
Alehouse & Grill Monrovia | (626) 408-5544
3
Foothill Restaurant Pasadena (626) 449-2337
Mayan Bar and Grill Monrovia (619) 493-8207
Basin 141 Monrovia (626) 249-0358
Top
Sena on Myrtle Monrovia (626) 359-9463
Kings Row Pasadena (626) 793-3010
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3 Cocktail Happy Hour
Dive Bar Bar Craft Beer
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DRINKS
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Max's Mexican Cuisine Monrovia (626) 303-3330
Top 3
Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine Duarte (626) 359-3614
El Portal Restaurant Pasadena (626) 795-8553
Mt. Lowe Brewing Co. Arcadia (626) 244-7593
Top 3
Hop Secret Brewing Company Monrovia (626) 386-5960
Over Town Brewing Co. Monrovia (626) 408-5814
The Pour House Monrovia (626) 775-2025
Top 3
Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant Arcadia | (626) 462-0250
Barney's Beanery Pasadena (626) 405-9777
The Four Seasons Tea Room Sierra Madre (626) 355-0045
Top 3
Sharetea Monrovia Monrovia (626) 357-3888
Cup Of Cha Tea House Monrovia (626) 775-4227
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BEAUTY
Monrovia Massage Therapy Monrovia (917) 941-2921
Mane Salon Monrovia (626) 662-1484
Glow Beauty Co Pasadena (626) 639-3020
Venus Threading Durate (626) 239-0339
Bell's Nails & Lashes El Monte (626) 329-4100
Queenie Beauty Arcadia (626) 922-5562
Wildflower Skin and Wax Monrovia (626) 408-5400
My Image Skin and Body Pasadena (888) 955-4664
Hotheads Salon Pasadena (626) 221-5943
Dutch Door Hair Salon Monrovia (626) 623-6054
Monrovia Massage Therapy Monrovia (917) 941-2921
Empress Nails & Spa Arcadia (626) 538-4113
Monrovia Modern Dentistry Monrovia (626) 358-3636
Bespoke Aesthetic Medicine Pasadena (626) 470-3701
Deja Vu Med Spa & Salon Arcadia (626) 574-7452
HM Warm Spa Pasadena (626) 589-9690
Romantic Nails Monrovia (626) 359-1147
Emblush Beaute Pasadena (626) 639-3510
Genesis Dental Esthetics Pasadena (626) 314-3550
Premier Dental Esthetics Arcadia (626) 412-4848
Le Reve Med Spa Pasadena (626) 564-9025
Medspa Deluxe LA West Covina (626) 671-5656
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BEAUTY
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Wang
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Nice
821-5453
Rube’s
(626) 254-9503
Top 3 Top 3 Tattoos / Piercing
Guy Tattoo studio Arcadia (626) 294-0377 Red Hot Tattoo Arcadia (626)
Tattoos Arcadia
Plastic Surgery & Med Spa Pasadena | (626) 796-6680 Pasadena Plastic Surgery Pasadena
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LOCAL RETAIL
Winner
Pasadena Antique Mall Pasadena (626) 304-9886
The Book Rack Arcadia (626) 446-2525
Vintage Treasures Arcadia Arcadia (626) 437-7905
Stevens Art & Antiques Pasadena (626) 486-2789
Florist
Monrovia Floral Monrovia (626) 358-1889
Jacob Maarse Florist Pasadena (626) 449-0246
MDS Florist Arcadia (626) 445-2200
Vroman’s Bookstore Pasadena (626) 449-5320
Whitmore Rare Books Pasadena (626) 714-7720
Imprintability Monrovia (626) 357-7845
Imagen Glendora (626) 593-9618
Master Copy & Print Monrovia (626) 353-4268
Sweet Flower Pasadena (626) 314-3106
Varda Pasadena Pasadena (626) 469-8500
Essence Cannabis Dispensary Pasadena Pasadena | (626) 600-6612
Trader Joe’s Monrovia (626) 358-8884
Grocery Outlet Arcadia (626) 239-6939
Chaaste Family Market Pasadena (626) 796-1527
Fedde Furniture Pasadena (626) 796-7103
Living Space Monrovia Monrovia (877) 266-7300
Ethan Allen Pasadena (626) 351-9661
Ganahl Lumber Pasadena (626) 993-2100
Emodeling Kitchens and Baths Arcadia | (626) 357-2888
Altadena Hardware Altadena (626) 794-4393
Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Dispensary Home Improvement Copy & Print shop Furniture Bookstore Grocery Antiques
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Jeweler
LOCAL RETAIL
Pet SupplyNusreryLiquor Store
G.H. Wilke & Co. San Gabriel (626) 284-9444
Dorano Jewelry Arcadia (626) 445-0005
Mimi et Cie Pasadena (626) 628-0880
Shopping District
Old Town Monrovia Monrovia (626) 932-5550
Top 3 Top 3
Downtown Arcadia Arcadia (323) 383-4298
South Pasadena South Pasadnea (626) 441 2339
Womens Shoes
Winner Winner Winner
Crown Shoes Monrovia (626) 358-8115
Top 3
Ann Taylor Pasadena (626) 792-4820
Suo Monrovia (626) 305-9440
Vendome Arcadia Arcadia (626) 461-5498
Winner Winner
Lincoln Ave. Nursery Pasadena (626) 792-2138
The Dog Zone Monrovia (626) 358-0771
Top 3
Mission Wine & Spirits Pasadena (626) 794-7026
Everson Royce Pasadena (626) 765-9334
Gonzalez Plant Nursery Duarte (626) 487-3485
Ayon Nursery Duarte (626) 330-2070
Top 3
Winner Winner Winner
Lots of Pets Pasadena (626) 529-3864
Pet Porter pals Pasadena (626) 399-5421
Thrift Store Toy Store Sporting Goods
Winner
Bargain Box Arcadia (626) 445-2861
The Dinosaur Farm South Pasadena (626) 441-2767
Top 3 Top 3 Top 3
Acts Thrift Store Pasadena (626) 577-4477
Savers
Big 5 Sporting Goods Pasadena (626) 795-3111
Top 3
Toms Toys Montrose (818) 249-2178
Sanrio
Play It Again Sports Pasadena (626) 405-9988
Jeffs Sporting Goods
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DINING
Breakfast
Winner
Peach Cafe Monrovia (626) 599-9092
Top
Rusell’s Pasadena (626) 578-1404
Café De Olla Monrovia (626) 238-6300
Twohey’s South Pasadena (626) 284-7387
Peach Cafe Monrovia (626) 599-9092
Foothill Restaurant Pasadena (626) 449-2337
White Springs Cafe Arcadia (626) 538-4078
Tacos Ensenada Duarte (626) 359-4959
JB Burgers Monrovia (626) 357-1173
Claro’s Italian Markets Arcadia (626) 446-0275
Pasadena Sandwich Company Pasadena (626) 578-1616
Roma Market Pasadena (626) 797-7748
Rod’s Grill Arcadia (626) 447-7515
Andy’s Coffee Shop Pasadena (626) 793-0825
Denny’s Duarte (626) 256-9423
Twohey’s South Pasadena (626) 284-7387
Denny’s Duarte (626) 256-9423
Tardino Brother’s Pasadena (626) 334-4433
Pie n Burger Pasadena (626) 795-1123
The Market Grill Monrovia (626) 303-4314
Rodney’s Ribs Food Truck Pasadena (626) 818-7427
El Sazon de Las Gorditas La Puente (626) 677-1403
Perry’s Joint Sierra Madre (626) 798-4700
Baja Cali Tacos Monrovia (626) 239-6444
Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner
3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Deli Lunch Cheap Eats Food Truck Brunch Family/Kids Dining
Diner
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DINING
New Restaurant
Outdoor/Patio Dining
Lord Empanada Monrovia (626) 415-1044
Top 3
The Galley Fish & Grill Duarte (626) 531-6944
Dos Besos Pasadena (626) 696-3741
Bella Sera Trattoria Monrovia (626) 359-1399
Top 3
Foothill Restaurant Pasadena (626) 449-2337
Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant Arcadia | (626) 462-0250
RomanticRestaurant
Winner Winner Winner
The Derby Arcadia (626) 447-2430
Bella Sera Trattoria Monrovia (626) 359-1399
Top 3 Top 3
Alexander Steak House Pasadena (626) 486-1111
Parkway Grill Pasadena (626) 795-1001
Winner Winner
Senior Specials
Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant Arcadia | (626) 462-0250
Top 3
Chef’s Coffee Shop Arcadia (626) 574-0257
Kathleen’s Restaurant Pasadena (626) 578-0722
The Derby Arcadia (626) 447-2430
The Raymond Restaurant Pasadena (626) 441-3136
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The Market Grill Monrovia (626) 303-4314
Top
38 Degrees
Monrovia (626) 408-5544
Basin 141 Social Bar &
Monrovia | (626) 249-0358
Yang Chow Pasadena (626)
CUISINE
Bone Kettle Pasadena (626)
Egg
Winner
Mikomi Sushi Monrovia Monrovia (626) 359-1058
Chris’
Pasadena (626)
Yes Sushi Pasadena (626) 564-2787
Sushi NAKATA Monrovia (626) 256-3379
Shabu Lin
(626)
Young Dong Tofu San Gabriel (626)
Bhanu Indian Cuisine & Market San Gabriel | (626) 291-2101
Nirvana Indian Cuisine Arcadia (626) 574-1400
All India Cafe Pasadena (626) 440-0309
Winner Winner
Lemon Zest Cafe
Sierra Madre (626) 921-0202
Corfu Sierra Madre (626) 355-5993
Hummus Labs Pasadena (626) 345-5592
Bella Sera Trattoria Monrovia (626) 359-1399
Domenico’s Pasadena (626) 797-6459
Alex Di Peppe’s Arcadia (626) 445-0544
Winner Winner
Cabrera’s Mexican Cuisine Duarte (626) 359-3613
Villa Catrina Arcadia (626) 294-1973
Kalaveras Pasadena (626) 314-3540
Winner Winner
3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Italian Mexican Indian Mediterranean Chinese Korean American Japanese
432-6868
Korean BBQ
796-9604
Alehouse & Grill
Kitchen
795-5702
Roll E xpress Pasadena (626) 791-2398
Arcadia
348-8545
286-6031
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Thai
CUISINE
Vegan
Winner Winner
White Springs Cafe Arcadia (626) 538-4078
Top 3
President Thai Restaurant Pasadena (626) 578-9814
Thai Thyme Monrovia (626) 415-1038
White Springs Cafe Arcadia (626) 538-4078
Top 3
My Vegan Pasadena (626) 578-9017
Sage Plant Based Bistro Pasadena Pasadena | (626) 564-8111
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ENTRÉE
Winner
Acai Bar Pasadena (626) 365-1703
Top 3
Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies Monrovia | (626) 357-4515
Mama’s Juicery Monrovia (626) 599-6262
Acai Bowl Burrito
Winner
Burritos La Palma El Monte (626) 350-8286
Top 3
El Cholo Pasadena (626) 795-5800
The Galley Fish Grill Duarte (626) 531-6944
White Springs Cafe Arcadia (626) 538-4078
Top 3
Alexander’s Steakhouse Pasadena (626) 486-1111
Basin 141 Monrovia (626) 249-0358
Zankou Chicken Pasadena (626) 405-1502
El Pollo Unico Pasadena (626) 794-3033
Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena Pasadena | (626) 791-4890
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Duarte (626) 205-3990
Top 3
Rodney’s Ribs Food Truck Pasadena (626) 818-7427
Smitty’s Grill Pasadena (626) 792-9999
Winner Winner
Capital Seafood Restaurant Arcadia | (626) 574-8889
In N Out Arcadia (800) 786-1000
Jake’s Trustworthy Pasadena (626) 605-2850
BurgerIM Monrovia Monrovia (626) 538-4354
Lord Empanada Monrovia (626) 415-1044
Tasty Choice, Dim Sum Box Arcadia Arcadia | (626) 348-8897
Tong Tak House Arcadia (626) 638-3388
Merengue Bakery & Cafe Monrovia (626) 358-5650
Dos Besos Pasadena (626) 696-3741
Winner Winner
Winner Winner
Top 3
Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Burgers Empanada BBQ Dim Sum Appetizers Chicken
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Sushi
ENTRÉE
PastasKabobsHot Dog
Winner Winner Winner
Sushi Nakata Monrovia (626) 256-3379
Dog Haus Pasadena (626) 577-4287
Cafe X20 Monrovia Monrovia (626) 358-6811
Domenico’s Pasadena (626) 797-6459
Yes Sushi Pasadena (626) 564-2787
Osawa Pasadena (626) 683-1150
Pho
The Golden Deli San Gabriel San Gabriel (626) 308-0803
Top 3
Pho-licious Restaurant Arcadia (626) 447-5592
Saigon Avenue Monrovia (626) 471-3588
Sandwiches
Winner Winner
Claro’s Arcadia (626) 446-0275
Top 3
Market Grill Monrovia (626) 303-4314
Perry’s Joint Cafe Pasadena (626) 798-4700
Top 3 Top
Perry’s Joint Sierra Madre (626) 351-0300
Burger Basket Durate Monrovia (626) 357-3514
Pizza
Zelo Arcadia (626) 358-8298
Domenico’s Pasadena (626) 797-6459
Winner Winner Winner
Raffi’s Catering and Banquet Pasadena (626) 351-0900
Seasoning Alley, Monrovia Monrovia (626) 386-5910
Top
Claro’s Arcadia (626) 446-0275
Celestino Ristorante & Bar Pasadena (626) 795-4006
Old Town Pizza Monrovia (626) 357-1789
Sea Ranch Purveyors Arcadia (626) 447-2159
Top 3 Top 3 Top
The Galley Fish Grill Duarte (626) 531-6944
Celestino Ristorante & Bar Pasadena (626) 795-4006
Salad
Winner
Oke Poke Monrovia (626) 239-0577
San Marino Cafe & Marketplace San Marino (626) 415-3206
Poke Steak
Top 3
Poké Bar Monrovia (626) 239-6925
Bay Poke Pasadena (626) 219-6380
Winner Winner Winner
The Derby Restaurant Arcadia (626) 447-2430
Top 3 Top
Arroyo Chop House Pasadena (626) 577-7463
Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant Arcadia | (626) 462-0250
True Food Kitchen Pasadena (626) 639-6818
Mendocino Farms Pasadena (626) 773-3140
Fries
The Original Tops Pasadena (626) 449-4412
Top 3
Art’s Burger El Monte (626) 442-7554
3
3
3
3
Seafood
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ENTRÉE
WingsTamalesTacos
Winner Winner Winner
Cabrera's Mexican Restaurant Duarte | (626) 359-3614
Villa Catrina Arcadia (626) 294-1973
Top 3 Top 3
Mijares Mexican Restaurant Pasadena | (626) 792-2763
Taco Nazo El Monte (626) 442-5671
El Cholo Pasadena (626) 795-5800
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Pasadena | (626) 449-4193
38 Degrees Ale House & Grill Monrovia | (626) 408-5544
Top 3
Jakes Road House Monrovia (626) 599-9453
Copper Still Grill Monrovia (626) 239-6482
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TRAVEL / HOSPITALITY
Bed & BreakfastAuto Rental
Winner
Avis Car Rental Arcadia (626) 294-2344
Top 3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Duarte (626) 357-3385
Route 66 Rent A Car Monrovia (747) 227-3000
Tourist Attraction
Winner
Los Angeles County Arboretum Arcadia (626) 821-3222
Top 3
Santa Anita Park Arcadia (626) 574-7223
Disneyland Anaheim (714) 781-4636
Event Facility
The Bissell House Bed and Breakfast Pasadena (626) 441-3535
Top 3
Arroyo Vista Inn South Pasadena (323) 478-7300
The Paramour Estate Los Angeles (213) 999-0920
NOOR Events | Venue | Catering Pasadena (626) 793-4518
Top 3
The Lodge at Sierra Madre Sierra Madre (818) 321-0821
Artemp2025 Banquet Hall and Lounge Arcadia | (626) 628-4442
Hotel Tourist Attraction
Winner Winner Winner Winner
Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Arcadia | (626) 777-6699
Top 3
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena Monrovia | (626) 357-5211
The Westin Pasadena Pasadena (626) 792-2727
Los Angeles County Arboretum Arcadia | (626) 821-3222
Top 3
Santa Anita Park Arcadia (626) 574-7223
Disneyland Anaheim (714) 781-4636
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Winner Winner
Merengue Bakery Monrovia (626) 358-5650
Sarkis Pastry Pasadena (626) 398-3999
Top 3 Top 3
Leberry Bakery & Donut Pasadena (626) 993-9898
DeCroupets, Cake Sisters Arcadia (626) 446-6903
Frozen Yogurt
Winner
Yogurtland Monrovia Monrovia (626) 256-3337
Top 3
Ace Frozen Yogurt Arcadia (626) 261-2827
Pinkberry Monrovia Monrovia (626) 359-9729
Old Sasoon Bakery Pasadena (626) 791-3280
Vrej Pastry Pasadena (626) 797-2331
SWEETS
Chinese
Polkatots Cupcakes Pasadena (626) 798-3932
Top
Leberry Bakery & Donut Pasadena (626) 993-9898
Delight Pastries Pasadena (626) 486-2124
Sweet Ethans Monrovia (626) 386-5920
Top 3
Amara Cafe & Restaurant Pasadena | (626) 744-1765
Winner Winner
Randy’s Donuts - Pasadena Pasadena (626) 365-1216
Top
Monarch Donuts Arcadia (626) 818-6478
Mochinut Arcadia (626) 461-5717
Winner
Fortune Bakery San Gabriel (626) 576-0514
Top 3
Kee Wah Bakery Arcadia (626) 574-1103
BF Bakery and Cafe Arcadia (626) 898-4283
Winner
Amara Cafe & Restaurant Pasadena (626) 744-1765
Top 3
La Michoacana Superior Monrovia (626) 775-4334
Winner
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Bakery
Candy Store Donuts Baklava Cupcakes Bakery
Churro
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Ice Cream
SWEETS
Pies
Winner
Handel’s Pasadena Pasadena (424) 426-3357
Top 3
Moo Moo Mia Monrovia (626) 303-1705
La Michoacana Superior Monrovia (626) 775-4334
Mexican Bakery
Pie’n Burger Pasadena (626) 447-4672
Top 3
The Gourmet Cobbler Factory Pasadena (626) 795-1005
Moffett’s Family Restaurant & Chicken Pie Shoppe Arcadia | (626) 447-4670
Smoothies
Winner Winner
Goki Cafe Arcadia (626) 348-8614
Mamma’s Juicery Monrovia (626) 559-6262
Top 3 Top 3
Sandy’s Bakery Duarte (626) 359-9417
El Pavo San Gabriel (626) 285-0270
Wedding Cakes
Winner Winner
DeCroupets Cake Sisters Arcadia (626) 446-6903
Top 3
Sweet Nothings Cake Shop Duarte (626) 357-8049
Delight Pastry Pasadena (626) 486-2124
Kreation Juicery & Avoholic Bar Pasadena | (626) 314-3407
Acai bar Pasadena (626) 365-1703
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COMMUNITY
Winner
Arcadia Chamber Arcadia (626) 447-2159
Top
Downtown Arcadia Arcadia
Straight Outta Monrovia Monrovia
Place
Fellowship Monrovia Church Monrovia (626) 239-8109
Arcadia Chamber
Downtown Arcadia Arcadia
South Pasadena Farmer's Market South Pasadena | (626) 403-2820
Downtown Arcadia Arcadia
City of Monrovia Monrovia
ShapeArcadia Arcadia
City of Monrovia Monrovia (@cityofmonrovia)
Pasadena Victory Park Farmer's Market Pasadena | (626) 449-0179
Duarte Farmer's Market Duarte
Flea
Arcadia Public Library
(626)
All Saints Episcopal Church Pasadena (626) 796-1172
St. Andrew Catholic Church Pasadena (626) 792-4183
Monrovia Library Monrovia (626)
Altadena Library Altadena (626) 798-0833
The Foundation for Living Beauty Pasadena
(888) 501-0777
Monrovia Reads Monrovia
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley San Gabriel | (626) 569-0991
Rose Bowl Pasadena (626) 577-3100
Top
PCC Flea Market Pasadena (626) 585-7906
36 | Readers’ Choice 2022
Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner
3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Farmers Market
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Arcadia (626) 447-2159
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ENTERTAINMENT
Annual Event
Winner
The Rose Parade Pasadena (626) 449-4100
Top 3
Patriotic Festival & Fireworks Arcadia | (410) 287-2365
Downtown Arcadia Holiday Fair Arcadia | (323) 383-4298
Drive In Theater
Winner
Mission Tiki Drive in Theatre and Swap Meet Montclair | (909) 628-0511
3
Vineland Drive-In City of Industry (626) 961-9262
Rose Bowl Stadium Pasadena (626) 577-3100
Yaamava' Resort & Casino Highland (909) 864-5050
Top 3
Commerce Casino Commerce (323) 721-2100
Hollywood Park Casino Inglewood (310) 330-2800
Winner Winner
Dine Arcadia Arcadia (626) 447-2159
Taste of Pasadena Pasadena | (626) 795-3355
Vegandale Los Angeles
The Pour House Monrovia (626) 775-2025
Top 3
The Ice House Pasadena (626) 577-1894
Hollywood Improv Hollywood (323) 651-2583
Kids Family Fun
Winner Winner
Kidspace Children's Museum Pasadena | (626) 449-9144
Kids Empire Monrovia Monrovia (626) 256-1449
LoveBug & Me Music Pasadena (310) 356-8363
Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles (323) 850-2000
3
Rose Bowl Stadium Pasadena (626) 577-3100
The Canyon Montclair (888) 645-5006
Winner Winner
The Pour House Monrovia (626) 775-2025
Top
Rose Bowl Pasadena (626) 577-3100
Mayan Bar and Grill Monrovia (619) 493-8207
Top
Top 3
Top 3 Top
3 Concert Venue Live Music Comedy
Casino Food Festival
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ENTERTAINMENT
Local FestivalLive Theater
Winner
Pasadena Play House pasadena (626) 356-7529
Top 3
A Noise Within Theatre pasadena (626) 356-3100
Boston Court Pasadena (626) 683-6801
Patriotic Festival & Fireworks Arcadia | (323) 383-4298
Top 3
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Los Angeles
The Eclectic Music Festival South Pasadena | (626) 441-2339
Movie TheaterMuseum
Winner Winner Winner
Monrovia Historical Museum Monrovia | (626) 357-9537
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Monrovia (626) 408-2954
Top 3 Top 3
USC Pacific Asia Museum Pasadena (626) 787-2680
Pasadena Museum Of History Pasadena | (626) 577-1660
Virtual Entertainment
Winner
Virtual Taste of Arcadia Arcadia (626) 447-2159
Top 3
VR Station Arcadia (323) 955-5888
IPIC Theaters Arcadia (626) 639-2260
Laemmle's Glendale (310) 478-3836
W E ARE p ASS i ONA t E WE ARE l O ud
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PROFESSIONALS
Attorney
Winner
April Verlato Attorney At Law Arcadia | (626) 445-2411
Top
John B. Larson Pasadena (626) 795-6001
Sina Mohajer Arcadia (626) 569-5200
Winner
Wells Fargo Arcadia (626) 445-4311
East west bank Arcadia (626) 821-4988
First Choice Bank Pasadena (626) 714-3232
Honda of Pasadena Pasadena (626) 808-4717
Longo Lexus El Monte (626) 213-2451
Sierra Auto Cars Monrovia (626) 359-8291
Fasching’s Car Wash Arcadia (626) 446-0654
Fast5Xpress Car Wash Pasadena Pasadena | (626) 397-2894
Nu-Way Hand Car Wash Monrovia (626) 303-2212
Arcadia Service Center Arcadia (626) 294-0072
Huntington Tires & Auto Center Monrovia | (626) 303-7666
Seiko’s Auto Service Monrovia (626) 359-0589
Winner Winner
Right-Way Carpet Cleaning and Chimney Sweep Monrovia | (626) 818-1467
Winner
Arcadia Service Center Arcadia (626) 294-0072
Genesis Automotive Pasadena (626) 568-0718
Huntington Tires & Auto Center Monrovia | (626) 303-7666
Caliber Collision Monrovia (626) 359-1184
Unite Carpet Cleaners Monrovia Monrovia | (626) 346-9119
A1 Carpet Care San Gabriel (626) 256-9303
Seidner’s Collision Center - Duarte Duarte | (626) 358-1155
CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body Pasadena | (626) 795-7577
Winner Winner
Winner
3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Auto Repair Collision Center Auto Mechanic Carpet Cleaner Auto Dealer Car Wash
Bank
42 | Readers’ Choice 2022
Credit Union
PROFESSIONALS
Day CareDance StudioComputer
Foothill Federal Credit Union Arcadia | (626) 445-0950
Top 3
LA Financial Credit Union Pasadena (800) 894-1200
Wescom Credit Union Pasadena (888) 493-7266
Dog Walker
Two Dogs Pet Services Monrovia (626) 244-4207
Top 3
Monrovia Pet Nanny Monrovia (626) 437-4759
Pet Porter Pals Pasadena (626) 399-5421
Heating & Air
Air-Tro Inc Monrovia (626) 357-3535
Aire Serv of Pasadena Pasadena (626) 389-8498
In N Out Air Pasadena (626) 692-6444
Monrovia Tech Support Monrovia (626) 863-3379
Winner Winner
The Sonata Room Latin Dance Pros Arcadia | (626) 603-8411
Options for Learning Baldwin Park (626) 856-5900
TeamLogic IT Pasadena (626) 381-9983
DLL Technologies Glendora (626) 771-3268
Dance Street California Pasadena (626) 791-7746
SoCal Arts Monrovia (626) 739-8455
Monrovia Preschool & Daycare Monrovia | (626) 357-2838
Arcadia Play School Inc. Arcadia (626) 771-3131
Arcadia Shoe Repair & Cleaners Arcadi | (626) 447-8809
Bryan’s Cleaners & Laundry Pasadena | (626) 796-4335
Winner Winner Winner Winner
Winner Winner Winner Winner
Magic Cleaners & Laundry, Inc. Pasadena | (626) 796-1975
Dry Cleaners Housekeeping
Maid Brigade of Pasadena Pasadena (626) 799-6243
Top 3 Top 3 Top 3
Ace Noir Cleaning Services LLC Pasadena | (626) 788-2108
Kleen Pasadena (626) 817-3186
David Medina Financial Advisor Arcadia (626) 773-4244
Wealtharch Investment Services Pasadena | (626) 888-2314
Financial Advisor Insurance Agency
Jean KoehlerFinancial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Arcadia | (626) 254-0455
Andre Woods - Woods Insurance Services Pasadena | (818) 793-8818
Top 3 Top 3
Top 3Top 3 Top 3
A J Longo & Associates Pasadena (626) 796-1313
S Sanders Company Insurance Arcadia | (626) 447-2418
Forest Lawn Arcadia (888) 689-8888
Cabot & Sons Funeral Directors Pasadena | (626) 793-7159
Funeral Home Insurance Agent
Winner Winner
Chapman Funeral Homes Arcadia Arcadia | (626) 445-0447
Sam Wright - State Farm Insurance Agent Monrovia | (626) 359-5349
Sandra - S Sanders Co Arcadia (626) 447-2418
SMK Insurance Agency Arcadia (626) 461-3333
Top 3 Top 3
Tech
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Law Firm
PROFESSIONALS
PlumberPet GroomerMusic Instruction
Law Offices of April Verlato Arcadia | (626) 445-2411
Neighborhood Music School, Inc. Arcadia | (626) 708-0122
Winner Winner
Dog Zone Monrovia (626) 358-0771
Century Rooter Service & Plumbing Monrovia | (800) 782-4744
Mohajer Law Firm, APC Arcadia (626) 569-5200
Larson & Gaston, LLC Pasadena (626) 795-6001
Real Estate Agent
Julie A Bencosme - Century 21 Village Realty Sierra Madre | (626) 202-8502
Top 3 Top 3
Sue Cook, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty San Marino | (626) 253-1323
Ann Rey Town Square Real Estate Pasadena | (626) 665-7353
Winner Winner Winner
School of Rock Pasadena Pasadena (626) 508-1818
Max Lee Music Monrovia (626) 388-8612
Top 3
My Pet Garden Pasadena (626) 449-1600
Bathe R Doggie Pasadena (626) 795-7777
Winner Winner Winner
Top 3
R.J. Collins Plumbing Co. Arcadia (626) 461-1700
Western Rooter & Plumbing Arcadia (626) 448-6455
Senior Living Senior Care
Winner
Century 21 Village Realty Sierra Madre (626) 355-1451
Top 3 Top 3 Top 3
Douglas Elliman Monrovia (626) 408-7730
RE/MAX Premier Properties - Arcadia Arcadia | (626) 229-2200
Tattoo Artist
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel Arcadia | (626) 574-8571
Top 3
Villa Gardens Los Angeles Continu ing Care Retirement Community Pasadena | (626) 463-5300
Arcadia Living Arcadia (626) 447-0106
Real Estate Office Veterinarian
Winner
Right at Home Sherman Oaks (818) 534-1877
Senior Helpers Arcadia (626) 346-0062
Home Instead Pasadena (626) 486-0800
In the Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing Studios Pasadena (626) 683-8380
Top 3
Nice Guy Tattoo Studio Arcadia (626) 294-0377
Shogun Tattoo Studios Pasadena (626) 578-1330
Dr. Domotor’s Animal House Veterinary Hospital Monrovia (626) 303-7881
Top 3
Vanderhoof Veterinary Hospital Pasadena (626) 798-5901
Adam Strom - Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital Santa Monica | (855) 350-7387
44 | Readers’ Choice 2022
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EDUCATION
Catholic School
Winner
La Salle College Preparatory Pasadena | (626) 351-8951
Top 3
St. Francis High School La Cañada (818) 790-0325
Immaculate Conception STEM Academy Monrovia | (626) 358-5129
Private Co-Ed School
Winner
La Salle College Preparatory Pasadena | (626) 351-8951
Top 3
Flintridge Preparatory School La Cañada | (818) 790-1178
Pasadena Christian School Pasadena (626) 791-1214
Community College
Preschool
Private Boys School
Pasadena City College Pasadena (626) 585-7123
Top 3
Citrus College Glendora (626) 963-0323
Glendale Community College Glendale | (818) 240-1000
Private Girls School
Winner Winner
Westridge School Pasadena (626) 799-1153
3
Immaculate Heart High School Los Angeles | (323) 461-3651
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy La Cañada | (626) 685-8300
Arcadia Playschool Inc. Arcadia (626) 771-3131
Top 3
Pacific Oaks Children's School Pasadena | (626) 529-8011
Kids Klub Pasadena Child Developement Center & Preschool Pasadena | (626) 795-2501
Private College
Winner Winner
California Institute of Technology Pasadena | (626) 395-6811
Claremont McKenna College Claremont (909) 621-8000
Pacific Oaks College Pasadena (877) 314-2380
St. Francis High School La Cañada (818) 790-0325
Top 3
Don Bosco Technical Institute Rosemead (626) 940-2000
Cathedral High School Los Angeles (323) 225-2438
Public Elementary School
Winner Winner
First Avenue Middle School Arcadia (626) 821-8362
Top
Monroe Elementary School Monrovia (626) 471-2300
Hugo Reid Elementary School Arcadia (626) 821-8356
Top
Top 3
3
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Public Middle School
Winner
First Avenue Middle School Arcadia | (626) 821-8362
Top 3
Santa Fe Middle School Monrovia (626) 471-2700
Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy Pasadena | (626) 396-5830
Summer Camps
Public High School
Winner Winner Winner
Neighborhood Music School, Inc. Arcadia | (626) 708-0122
Tom Sawyer Camp Altadena (626) 794-1156
Big Yellow House (Pasadena Christian School) Pasadena | (626) 941-5583
Arcadia High School Arcadia (626) 821-8370
Top 3
John Muir High School
Early College Magnet Pasadena | (626) 396-5600
Pasadena High School Pasadena (626) 396-5880
Summer Enrichment
Neighborhood Music School, Inc. Arcadia | (626) 708-0122
Top 3 Top 3
Elite Prep Arcadia Arcadia (626) 287-1245
Snapology of Arcadia Arcadia (626) 629-0129
Test Prep Tutoring
Winner Winner
College Torch Sierra Madre (323) 487-9747
Top 3 Top 3
Elite Prep Arcadia Arcadia (626) 287-1245
Sylvan of San Marino San Marino (626) 609-2450
College Torch Sierra Madre (323) 487-9747
EDUCATION c O mpl E t E l O c A l NEWS c OVERA g E
Platinum Academy Temple City (626) 532-7690
Kumon Math & Reading Center of Arcadia Arcadia | (626) 263-9939
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Dr. Ya-Wen Cheng Acupuncture & Chiropractic Arcadia | (626) 292-6899
HEALTH & FITNESS
Shanti Acupuncture Monrovia (626) 833-1738
Ohana Acupuncture & Herbs Monrovia (626) 290-7999
Essence Cannabis Dispensary Pasadena | (626) 600-6612
Naia CBD Boutique Pasadena (626) 765-6510
RA House of CBD Monrovia (626) 775-4177
Dr. Buckley - Health Advantage Physical Medicine Pasadena | (626) 798-7805
Adamson Chiropractic Clinic Monrovia | (626) 359-9000
Dr Joel Kim Sierra Madre (424) 254-9273
CrossFit Monrovia Monrovia (626) 487-3582
Sealey Strength Gym Monrovia (626) 824-2673
CrossFit Crown City Pasadena (626) 263-0683
Aurora Cryo Wellness Spa Monrovia (626) 930-0772
Dental Group of Arcadia Arcadia (626) 447-5126
Pasadena Weight Loss Center Pasadena (626) 844-4686
LA Cryo Pasadena (626) 829-2796
Muscle Lab - IV Therapy, Cryotherapy, and Cupping Pasadena | (626) 765-6222
Dr. Kenneth J Canzoneri, DDS Arcadia | (626) 446-1679
Dr. Abedian - Elite Dentistry of Pasadena Pasadena | (626) 351-8444
Ready Sweat Go Monrovia (626) 701-4711
Fitness Factor Arcadia (626) 487-6010
Optum - Monrovia Monrovia (626) 358-0269
Top
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center San Gabriel | (626) 586-1044
Dr. Wafaa Alrashid Pasadena (626) 449-4438
Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3
3 CrossFit Healthcare Provider Chiropractor Fitness Center CBD Shop Dentist Acupuncture Cryogenic Center
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Hiking Trail
Mt. Wilson Trailhead Sierra Madre 626-574-1613
Gabrielino Trail Western Trailhead Altadena | (626) 574-1613
Above JPL Pasadena (818) 354-4321
Pharmacy
Pacific Oak Compounding Pharmacy Arcadia (626) 348-8930
Top 3 Top 3
Fairmont Pharmacy Pasadena (626) 793-1188
Best Buy Drugs Sierra Madre (626) 355-3456
Winner Winner Winner
USC Keck - Arcadia Arcadia (626) 898-8000
Winner Winner
Bernardine A. Celoni, MD South Pasadena (626) 445-2233
Pasadena Weight Loss Center-Sarah Rodriquez Pasadena | (626) 844-4686
Top 3
Huntington Hospital Pasadena (626) 421-7733
Winner Winner
Top 3
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center San Gabriel | (626) 289-5454
Vickie Greenberg - Greenberg Orthodontics & TMJ Altadena | (626) 798-7645
Kathleen C. Hwang Orthodontics Monrovia | (626) 425-9986
Personal Trainer - Kevin Riddle Arcadia (626) 487-6010
Vanessa Sandoval at Ready Sweat Go Monrovia | (626) 701-4711
Sports Massage Vitamin Store
Winner
Ready Sweat Go Monrovia (626) 701-4711
Monrovia Massage Therapy Monrovia | (917) 941-2921
Top 3
Pilates of Pasadena Pasadena (626) 765-6500
Sierra Fitness Sierra Madre (626) 836-2000
Weight Loss Center
Pasadena Weight Loss Center Pasadena | (626) 472- 2177
Top 3
Top 3 Top 3 Top 3
Vaneity Duarte (626) 531-6538
Harvey Slater, Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Monrovia | (626) 771-4024
Move Your Mountain Fitness Arcadia (626) 447-1049
Chiropractic Health Center - Dr. Seth Pasadena | (626) 793-9915
Winner
YogaSix Pasadena (626) 788-3848
Winner
Pacific Oak Compounding Pharmacy Arcadia | (626) 348-8930
Top 3
The Vitamin Shoppe Pasadena (626) 405-0209
Get Yok’d Nutrition Pasadena (626) 469-3814
Personal TrainerOrthodontistHospital Pilates Yoga
Hot Yoga Pasadena Pasadena (626) 304-9642
Olé Olé Dance + Fitness Academy Duarte | (626) 825-6164
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