Places that take EBT in South Pasadena
3 restaurants here take EBT for hot meals. Another 10 stores take it for groceries.
Places that take EBT in South Pasadena
Note Hot, prepared meals are only covered at Restaurant Meals Program locations. Everything else takes EBT for groceries you cook at home.
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All 2 addresses
- 1129 Fair Oaks Ave 91030 Directions
- 613 Mission St 91030 Directions
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Who can buy hot meals in California
Hot, ready-to-eat food needs Restaurant Meals Program eligibility. In California that usually covers you if you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay. Spouses count too.
Everyone with an EBT card can shop at all 13 places above for groceries. Checked August 2026.
Common questions
- What restaurants accept EBT near me in South Pasadena?
- The list above is every restaurant in South Pasadena that takes EBT for hot meals, 3 in all. It comes from the USDA's own retailer file and was checked August 2026. Tap "Hot meals" to hide the grocery stores. You'll need to be in California's Restaurant Meals Program to pay with your card there.
- Is there any fast food that accepts EBT in South Pasadena?
- Yes. El Pollo Loco, Jamba and KFC all have South Pasadena locations that take EBT for hot meals. Not every location of a chain is signed up, so the list above shows the exact addresses. Each chain's page shows which other states it works in.
- Can I buy hot food with EBT in South Pasadena?
- Yes, at 3 places. You have to be in California's Restaurant Meals Program, which usually means you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay.
- How many places in South Pasadena take EBT?
- 13 in total. That covers 6 groceries, 3 hot meals, 3 corner stores, 1 farmers markets.
- How do I know a store still takes EBT?
- Look for the SNAP sign at the door or the register. Stores join and leave the program, so if a listing looks wrong, call ahead before you go.