Cheeseburger Crawls

Cheeseburger Crawls

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Cheeseburger Crawls
Cheeseburger Crawls

Join with friends and make a night of it by organizing a Cheeseburger Crawl. It works best with four or eight. Simply pick four restaurants to visit, order a cheeseburger and cut it into quarters, then each friend tastes it. Move on to the next place and do the same. After four restaurants, you each will have tasted four burgers. Enjoy drinks, have a beer, or just enjoy your cheeseburgers.

Here are some suggested Cheeseburger Crawls (make sure you confirm operating hours before you depart).

We are saluting the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the 150th anniversary of Colorado Boulevard with some themed crawls:

 

West Route 66 Cheeseburger Crawl:

  • Start at Lucky Baldwin's Pub just off Colorado on Raymond for their around the world sliders and a beer tasting flight;
  • Head up to Colorado Boulevard and turn left (west) toward True Food Kitchen for on of their fabulous burgers (and a beer or cocktail or glass of wine with it);
  • Cross Colorado Boulevard and head east to Mi Piace and try their Panino con Polpette (panini with meatball and marinara) it's delicious;
  • Then continue east to Barney's Beanery for one of their specialty burgers (and maybe some signature chili on the side).

Central Route 66 Cheeseburger Crawl

  • Start at El Portal or Yahaira's in Arcade Lane (at about 690 East Colorado (across from Vroman's) for the amazing Zacatecas Burger and maybe a margarita;
  • Then head west and a few steps down El Molino Avenue the The Stand and gourmet burgers;
  • Then return to Colorado Boulevard and go west to Madison and stop at Urth Cafe for a delicious burger. (The Turkey Burger is a favorite... );
  • Finally cross Colorado and head west to Ruth's Chris Steak House just past Los Robles for their delicious burger (only available in the bar/lounge). 

East Route 66 Cheeseburger Crawl 

  • Start at Lucky Baldwin's Trappiste Pub at 1717 East Colorado for their around the world sliders and a tasting flight of beer;
  • Head west toward Lake Avenue to Hummus Labs (just before Mentor avenue on the south side of the street at 950 East Colorado (near Mentor Avenue) for the Beef Kafta Kebab;
  • Step next door to Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine for Arepas and a Polar beer;
  • Then cross Mentor to Pasadena Hotel and Pool for a tasty cheeseburger and drinks in their Comet Club bar.  

Alternate Route 66 Cheeseburger Crawl (because Route 66 went through Pasadena a couple of different ways):

  • Start out at 1520 West Colorado and catch a glimpse of the Cheeseburger Plaque commemorating the site of the original Rite Spot and Lionel Sternberger's place of inspiration;
  • Then head to Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena and Twohey's where for decades they have been making amazing burgers (including the famous Stinko). Now located in South Pasadena, just north of the freeway, you can enjoy a great burger and a drink;
  • Just inside Pasadena on Fair Oaks is a true classic, The Raymond 1886 where they have great cocktails, fine food, sliders for Happy Hour and a delicious burger on the brunch menu;
  • Then head to 750 South Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena for great burgers and more and Shake Shack;

Lake Avenue Cheeseburger Crawl:

  • Start on  Lake Avenue (at Del Mar), for a drink or craft beer (if you have a designated driver) at Granville and enjoy their Bacon and Blue Burger;
  • Head down Lake to California and turn left to Pie 'n Burger where you can enjoy a classic burger or a veggie burger paired with a glass of beer or wine;
  • Walk back up Lake Avenue with a Grill Cheeseburger at Smitty’s and a nightcap (if someone else is behind the wheel);
  • Finish up with a Chili Cheeseburger Pizza at Tardino Bros. Italian Kitchen on Mentor Avenue just north of Colorado.

Traditional Cheeseburger Crawl:

  • Begin at Pasadena's favorite burger stand, Pie 'n Burger at 913 East California Boulevard for a classic grilled burger
  • Stop in at Lucky Baldwin’s Trappiste Pub on east Colorado Boulevard for a Belgian Ale (or something else) and an American Burger;
  • then head up to Dog Haus (105 North Hill Avenue) for their traditional Cheeseburger (or something more dramatic);
  • then finish up at Clearman's Galley (The Boat) at 7247 Rosemead Boulevard in nearby San Gabriel;

Downtown Pasadena Cheeseburger Crawl:

  • Begin at Dog Haus Biergarten (93 East Green Street) for a craft cocktail or local craft beer with Haus Burger; 
  • Go up Fair Oaks to Mr. Mushroom Burger Farm for a signature burger made from beef and mushrooms; 
  • A little farther east on Colorado is Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar where you can enjoy a burger and a cocktail in the bar; 
  • Along Los Robles is a great Pasadena favorite, Alexander's, where you can get a Wagyu Burger in the bar. 

White Table Cloth Cheeseburger Crawl:

  • Start at Happy Hour at Bar 1886 at the Raymond (1250 S. Fair Oaks) for a craft cocktail and delicious sliders. (Or go for Sunday Brunch for a Classic Burger). Or you can get a delicious burger at brunch also. 
  • Head to Smitty's on Lake Avenue for their fabulous Grill Burger;
  • Finish up at Pasadena’s finest, The Langham Huntington Hotel where you can enjoy a delicious and deluxe burger at The Terrace or their Cheeseburger Week Only Animal Style Empanadas in the Taproom. 

Designate a Driver and Take A Craft Beer and Cheeseburger Crawl:

  • Start out at Colorado Boulevard and Raymond Avenue at Lucky Baldwin's for a burger and beer in a traditional pub setting.
  • Next stop is Dog Haus Biergarten Old Pasadena for a burger and an awesome selection of craft beers on draught.
  • Stop in at Wild Parrot Brewing for a craft beer and their selection of brats (no burgers, but tasty none-the-less;
  • finish up in east Pasadena at Islands (on Foothill just east of Rosemead) for a tasty burger and a great selection of beers.

East Pasadena (and beyond) Cheeseburger Crawl:

  • Start at Lucky Baldwin's Delirium Pub at 21 Kersting Court (at Sierra Madre and Baldwin) in Sierra Madre for a terrific burger and imported Belgian (or other) craft beer in a great pub setting;;
  • then head back down Sierra Madre to Foothill Blvd. and find Foothill for a tasty burger;
  • Stop at Margarita's Mexican Restaurant on Rosemead for a torta, burrito or something else tasty
  • Finish up at Clearman's Galley at 7215 Rosemead Boulevard in San Gabriel for their Flame Broiled Burger and a nightcap if someone else is driving.

Burrito Crawl:

  • Start at Burrito Express on Washington Boulevard at Sierra Bonita for smash burger tacos;
  • Head west to El Portal in the Playhouse Village for their delicious burrito (or the Zacatecas Burger)
  • Find El Cholo in the Paseo for their classic burrito and maybe a michelada;
  • End up at Mijares, Pasadena's longest running restaurant, for something especially tasty.
    • If you have margarita's maybe it is best to rideshare or have a designated driver.

Make up your own Cheeseburger Crawl (and let us know where you went, so we can encourage others to follow in your footsteps).