Nicole’s Market & Cafe

Featured in the LA Times, LA Weekly, Pasadena Star-News, LA Magazine… the list goes on and on! Nicole’s is a South Pasadena staple and purveyor of an authentic French experience. It was in 1996 when the original owner, Nicole Grandjean, realized that many of the products she carried in her other business, which supplies the restaurant and hotel industry with quality cooking and baking products, were unavailable to the “home chef.” She decided to open a cozy retail location in Pasadena, which soon became an in-the-know spot for French locals. Since moving to its current space in South Pasadena in 2001, Nicole’s has become the place to shop for hard-to-find culinary gems, superb cooking and baking ingredients, curated gift sets, French wines galore, cheese, charcuterie, and more! Customers cannot stop by without enjoying daily cafe specialities on the relaxing patio with a glass of Sancerre – between quiche, sandwiches, fresh soups, and an alluring selection of homemade desserts (Passionfruit Meringue!) Nicole’s is easily the perfect afternoon spot.

Today, the market & cafe is owned by Nicole’s son and daughter-in-law, who, along with their amazing staff, pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, personalized service and a unique product offering at great prices. Professional chefs and “home chefs” alike continue to visit Nicole’s to fulfill all of their gourmet needs,  while the French-inspired atmosphere full of joie de vivre continues to draw in local residents and foodies.

Find them at:

921 Meridian Ave. Unit B
(Enter off of El Centro St.)
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 403-5751

www.nicolesgourmetfoods.com
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