Healthy Grocery Shopping
South Pasadena
South Pasadena Farmers Market
Metro Station: South Pasadena Station, Gold Line
Walking Distance: Market is at the station
Address: 1018 Mission St., South Pasadena
Phone: (626) 799-1327
Hours: Thursdays, Summer 4-8pm; Winter 4-7pm
Perfect for kids and toddlers. And anyone else who takes their healthy grocery shopping seriously. The South Pasadena Farmers Market is one of the best organic farmers markets in the L.A. area. The north end of the Market is just a few steps from the Mission street station. Vendors sell a wide range of organic fruits and vegetables, honey, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, flowers, plants, bread, seafood, and other items. There's also a great variety of prepared meals, garlic chicken, tamales, Santa Maria tri tip and corn-on-the-cob to name a few. Plus there's that one guy who plays the congas at every farmer's market and ethnic festival in America. www.southpasadenafarmersmarket.org
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Nicole's Gourmet Foods
Metro Station: South Pasadena Station, Gold Line
Walking Distance: 1 minute/318 feet
Address: 921 Meridian Ave. #B, South Pasadena, 91030
Phone: (626) 403-5751
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9am-6pm; Thurs 9am-8pm; Sat 9am-5:30pm; Sun 10am-4pm
A small French gourmet food store that is also a side-walk cafe. Next to a beautiful nursery and an expensive French bistro, Nicole's is a great stop for lunch. They have a tasty selection of Spanish and French cheeses, pate, and other Mediterranean treats. www.nicolesgourmetfoods.com
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Trader Joe's South Pasadena
Metro Station: South Pasadena Station, Gold Line
Walking Distance: 7 minutes/0.4 mile
Address: 612 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030
Phone: (626) 441-6263
Hours: Daily 8am-9pm
From the Mission Street Metro Station, head west. You'll cross two street lights and it's on the left. They usually have fresh flowers and plants before you enter. The usual Trader Joes fare is offered, which means you never know what new specials they have in stock. Healthy grocery shopping has never been so affordable or friendly. www.traderjoes.com
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