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Restaurants for Lease & Rent in Pasadena

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Fast Casual

For Lease

Multi-Use Fast Casual for Lease in Garvey, Rosemead, CA – 1,200 SF

$7,433.26/sq ft

Modified Gross

7779 Garvey Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770, USA1,200 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
3-Comp Sink

Turn-Key Mexican Restaurant Business Asset Sale Opportunity

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Turn-Key Mexican Restaurant Business Asset Sale Opportunity

$2.8/sq ft$1,140.8/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

655 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA3,565 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Bar Area
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Verdugo Viejo, Glendale, CA – 2,700 SF

$3.7/sq ft

NNN LeaseLong Term

1109 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91202, USA2,700 sq ft

Parking
Bar Area
Walk-In Cooler
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Downtown, Glendale, CA – 1,969 SF

$5.64/sq ft

NNN LeaseLong Term

301 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, USA1,969 sq ft

Turnkey
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

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New

Full Restaurant

13 photos

For Lease

Restaurant on Premier Signalized Corner

Contact for price

465 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA1,783 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

New

Non Hooded

3 photos

For Lease

Non Hooded for Lease in Manhattan Beach, CA – 672 SF

Contact for price

310 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA672 sq ft

3-Comp Sink

NEC Gaffey St & W 7th St | San Pedro, CA

New

Full Restaurant

4 photos

For Lease

NEC Gaffey St & W 7th St | San Pedro, CA

Contact for price

650 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA1,500 sq ft

Parking
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Retail/Restaurant For Lease West Hollywood

Full Restaurant

11 photos

For Lease

Retail/Restaurant For Lease West Hollywood

$20,000/mo$3,500/mo

NNN Lease

1201 N La Brea Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038, USA3,164 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Non Hooded

5 photos

For Lease

Uptown Whittier

$2.5/sq ft

6545 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601, USA1,200 sq ft

Fast Casual

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For Lease

Multi-Use Fast Casual for Lease in Bellflower, CA – 2,000 SF

$3.25/sq ft

Modified Gross

Bellflower, CA 90706, USA2,000 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In

2nd-Generation Restaurant/Bar for Lease with Type 75 Liquor License

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

2nd-Generation Restaurant/Bar for Lease with Type 75 Liquor License

$4.5/sq ft$1,893.5/mo

NNN LeaseNegotiable

10543 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA3,787 sq ft

Outdoor
Shared Seating
Bar Area

Full Restaurant

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA

Contact for price

11801 Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA

Grease Trap
Full Liquor License

Full Restaurant

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in El Segundo, CA – 3,000 SF

$50/sq ft

7112 Raymond Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044, USA3,000 sq ft

Outdoor
Grease Trap

Full Restaurant

2 photos

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in El Segundo, CA – 1,750 SF

$5/sq ft

321 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA1,750 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey
Immediate Move-In

Full Restaurant

For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in El Segundo, CA – 1,000 SF

$5/sq ft$1,000/mo

NNN Lease

321 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA1,000 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Turnkey
Immediate Move-In
Fully Furnished
Grease Trap

Full Restaurant

For Lease

Restaurants For Lease

NNN LeaseLong Term

Los Angeles, CA1,000-5,000 sq ft

Grease Trap
Hood: Type 1

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Market Context

Restaurants For Lease

Restaurant spaces for lease in Pasadena are available across several distinct micro-markets. Old Town Colorado Boulevard commands the highest rents and foot traffic. South Lake Avenue serves a neighborhood and corporate lunch clientele. The East Colorado corridor and surrounding streets offer more accessible rent structures with solid residential density. Second-generation restaurant spaces are regularly available due to the corridor's historical turnover rate, giving incoming operators the cost savings of existing kitchen infrastructure.

Second-generation restaurant spaces are the most cost-efficient leasing option available to operators entering Pasadena. A second-gen space in Pasadena comes with existing food service infrastructure already in place: hood systems, grease traps, commercial plumbing, walk-in coolers, and often current health permits. This can save operators $100,000 to $400,000 in build-out costs and compress the time from lease signing to opening day from twelve or more months to as few as four to eight weeks. Pepperlot is the only marketplace where operators can search for second-generation restaurant spaces in Pasadena using restaurant-specific filters. Search by hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, patio availability, and existing permits to identify spaces that match your concept without extensive back-and-forth.

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Restaurant spaces for lease on Old Town Colorado Boulevard offer the highest foot traffic in the San Gabriel Valley
Second-generation restaurant leases available with existing hood systems, grease traps, and kitchen equipment
Tenant improvement allowances from motivated landlords reduce upfront capital requirements
Strong brunch, lunch, and dinner demand creates revenue opportunity across all operating dayparts
Proximity to Arcadia, Monrovia, and surrounding SGV communities extends the effective trade area

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Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Pasadena

Confirm the space fit

Compare hood, grease trap, walk-in, seating, patio, parking, utilities, and build-out condition before touring.

Review the lease path

Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.

Check approvals

Confirm landlord consent, use approvals, health permits, alcohol licensing, signage, and local inspections for the address.

Model opening costs

Compare base rent, NNN, tenant improvements, equipment needs, deposits, and permit costs before submitting an offer.

For Owners & Brokers

Why Pepperlot is the Premier Resource for Pasadena's Restaurant Leases

In Pasadena, the difference between a successful opening and a delayed project is often the state of the existing permits and infrastructure. Pepperlot highlights the technical details that matter.

Permit-Ready Listings

We prioritize restaurants for lease in Pasadena that feature active Health Department permits and existing Certificate of Occupancy status to speed up your opening.

Second-Gen Savings

With construction costs peaking, our focus on spaces with Type 1 hoods and grease traps can save Pasadena operators significantly on upfront capital.

High-Intent Analytics

Access data on Pasadena neighborhood foot traffic and proximity to major transit hubs and commercial corridors.

Direct Marketing to Restaurant Operators

Pepperlot utilizes targeted digital outreach and hospitality-focused industry networks to position your Pasadena listing directly in front of qualified restaurant operators and expanding brands.

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Platform

How to List a Restaurant for Lease in Pasadena

Pepperlot is the only California restaurant real estate marketplace that lets you search restaurant spaces for lease in Pasadena with the filters that actually matter: hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, patio seating, alcohol licenses, and existing health permits. Combined with location intelligence tools that show you competition density, demographics, and foot traffic data for Pasadena, Pepperlot gives operators everything needed to find the right restaurant lease and validate the location before signing. Visit Pepperlot.com to browse available restaurant spaces for lease in Pasadena today.

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About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Space Search in Pasadena

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Pasadena: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical restaurant lease rates in Pasadena?

Base rent for restaurant spaces in Pasadena typically ranges from $28 to $55 per square foot annually depending on location and space quality. Old Town premium locations can exceed this range. NNN charges add an estimated $8 to $18 per square foot on top of base rent.

Are second-generation restaurant spaces available for lease in Pasadena?

Yes. Pasadena has a consistent supply of second-generation restaurant spaces due to historical turnover on the Old Town corridor. Pepperlot listings include infrastructure details so you can identify spaces with existing hood systems, grease traps, and kitchen equipment.

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