fast food

this stretch of north lake also includes a bunch of other chain options (and some pretty cool local joints as well).

one of 31,000+ mcdonald's in the world

i try not to be an advocate for national chains, but this neon draped mcdonald's on colorado is too perfect for a friday neon post to pass up. i think pasadena has two of these global giant franchises which isn't too bad for a city this size - especially considering there are at least 9 starbucks in town.