food
Restaurant of the Week (9/21/26-9/27/26) 85°C Bakery Cafe
85°C Bakery Cafe’s Alhambra location is one of the franchise’s oldest. The bakery and cafe serves coffee, tea, cakes, rolls, pies, and more. Fresh bread is baked every hour, with more than 60 varieties inspired by European and Asian baked goods. The bakery case ranges from sweet pastries and cream-filled breads to savory breads and sandwiches.
New Starbucks Coming to South Raymond Avenue on September 27
A new Starbucks is opening at 127 S. Raymond Ave in Alhambra, bringing another coffee option to one of the city’s busiest shopping areas. Located near the Alhambra Costco, the…
Downtown Alhambra Oktoberfest Bier Pass 2026
Make Downtown Alhambra your Oktoberfest destination on Saturday, October 10. The Downtown Alhambra Bier Pass is a self-guided tasting experience that includes one featured 5.5 oz beer pour at each…
Restaurant of the Week (9/7-9/13) Hoho Hawaiian
One of the newest additions to Alhambra’s Main Street dining scene, Hoho Hawaiian BBQ brings Hawaiian-style plates to 555 W Main St. The restaurant serves grilled meats, seafood, rice, macaroni…
Jersey Mike’s Replaces GameStop on Main St
A new Jersey Mike’s Subs is planned for Main Street in Alhambra, taking over the space formerly occupied by GameStop at 333 E. Main St. Work is underway at the site, where Jersey Mike’s signage has gone up, and the company has officially listed the Alhambra restaurant on its website as “Coming Soon!”
Restaurant of the Week (8/10-8/16) Top Island Seafood Restaurant
Top Island Seafood Restaurant is a longtime Alhambra destination for traditional Cantonese seafood and dim sum, with the large dining room and roaming dim sum carts giving it the feel of an old-school banquet restaurant.
Restaurant of the Week (7/27-8/2) Chong Yuen Fong
Chong Yuen Fong brings the flavors of Hong Kong and Macau cafés to Alhambra with a focused menu built around claypot rice, nourishing soups, Portuguese egg tarts, and traditional herbal teas. Rather than offering an expansive cha chaan teng menu, the restaurant specializes in a handful of signature dishes prepared in the classic Cantonese style, allowing each order to arrive fresh from the kitchen.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Alhambra This Sunday
Alhambra is an ice cream city! It’s been hot this summer in Alhambra, and there’s no better way to beat the heat than to celebrate National Ice Cream day with your friends this Sunday. In a city renowned for its dining cuisine, it’s little surprise to many that there is a vast variety of high quality ice cream spots for you to try out.
New Alhambra Raising Cane’s Draws 3 AM Crowd for Grand Opening Celebration
Early Monday morning on June 22, starting at 3 AM, Alhambra residents and visitors lined up at 146 S. Palm Ave for their “One Love” — fried chicken from Raising Cane’s. With its new location near the intersection of S. Palm Ave and W. Commonwealth Ave, the Raising Cane’s team is committed to continuing to bring the quality the brand has become known for to the city.