San Gabriel Valley π
Anything listed here is a certified GaahhhDayumm!
π Places to Eat π
Yi Mei - San Gabriel (Taiwanese Food)
Traditional Taiwanese Breakfast!
Mr. Dragon Noodle - Rosemead (Dim Sum)
EASILY one of my favorite all time places in the SGV. Quick service, always packed, and just enough attitude to make you think "man do they care if I stay?" which almost ALWAYS means great food.
Burritos La Palma - El Monte (Burritos)
Michelin Award Winning Burrito Spot.
Acai Joint - Rosemead / Baldwin Park (Smoothies/Acai Bowls)
Delicious Smoothies with Great Ingredients.
Ramen Boiler Room - West Covina (Ramen)
I ain't been to Japan yet but this what I imagine it feel like.
Kinrose Creamery - Pasadena (Ice-Cream)
Middle Eastern Ice-Cream. oh brother.
Brown's English Toffee - Glendora (Scones/Toffee)
Never thought I'd say let me go get a scone but here we are at my favorite Scone shop and the toffee isn't too bad either
Pho Saigon Pasteur - Alhambra (Pho)
Honestly my favorite pho spot in the SGV. great service, family owned, delicious broth, coconut water, beautiful outdoor seating, usually a lot of parking, a place to be forsure.
Swirls Soft Serve - Upland (Ice-Cream)
As a Soft Serve Connie Asado, this place is LEGIT. Multiple flavors, styles, and colors.
Chris's Burgers - La Puente (Burgers)
Classic Burger Spot a Local Staple.
Cha Tra Mue - Rosemead (Thai Tea)
Best Thai Tea I've Ever HAD. and they have variations omg yum.
βΎοΈ Things to Do! π
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Santa Fe Dam - Irwindale
A beach in the middle of the city !
Santa Anita Park Horse Races - Arcadia
Horse Races? Say Less.
Friendship Park - West Covina
A very colorful park with play grocery store, restaurant, etc. Also has a basketball court!
La Puente Park
Actually my FAVORITE park in the SGV! Has almost every thing you could think of! its own cafe/coffee shop, skate park, basketball court, baseball field, soccer field, older kid and toddler separate playgrounds, workout area WoW!
Live Oak Park - Temple City
A Space-Themed Playground with full rocketship, rover, telescope and more! Also has a basketball court, tennis courts, and full track.
ποΈ Shopping ποΈ
Nifty Goods - Home Decor
Such a fun niche store of very lively home goods and home decor. Reasonable prices and great deals!