42 Best Cafes in Pasadena

“Going local-origin for my next batch of pumpernickel bagels. Choco-latte and Nicaraguan chocolate down here are legit crazy awesome!“

“Absolutely in love with this place. Gigi and her mom have built something special here. The BEST gluten free donuts I have ever had. I’ve been gluten free for five years and have been consistently disappointed with crumbly, dry donuts. Not anymore. This place has changed the game. Their donuts are perfectly moist and amazingly flavorful. I am beaming after visiting this place. Easily my new favorite spot and I will definitely be coming back. Impeccable vibes from the super chill baristas.“

“almond and hazelnut butter!!!“

“I stopped by this corner cafe on a whim and ordered an almond milk latte – it was smooth, rich, and exactly what I needed. While I was enjoying my drink near the window, a squirrel on the exterior ledge caught my eye. This little guy seemed oddly interested in my coffee break and kept peering in like we were old friends catching up. It made for a good laugh and somehow added to the charm of the place. Great coffee, friendly staff, and a surprise squirrel encounter – I’ll definitely be back.“

“Just kind of wandered into this place. It was clean, and a good selection of breakfast and light lunch fare (sandwiches, salads, etc). I had the vegan sandwich that came with a side of mixed greens. Everything was super fresh, the tempeh was flavorful, I loved the creamy spread, and the sourdough was perfectly toasted. And not a bad price! You order at the front and they give you a number, and the food came out pretty quickly. The staff were super friendly. Not a huge space, but there several tables open at 12:45pm on a Monday. 1 hour parking on the street (they might also have a garage, but I parked on the street).“

“Cute place. Quiet. Warm in the window table area. Coffee is really flavorful. There are dairy and sweetener options, lots of yummy looking foods. A little pricey when you add the dairy alternatives. The staff is friendly and the decor is really beautiful.“

“Food and drinks are delicious, as they are at all Tartines. This one is my favorite because of the people who work there, especially Whitten and Emily, who are always welcoming and warm. I don't even live in this neighborhood, and I head here most mornings because it's a great start to the day. Highly recommend morning buns, veggie quiche, and country bread, which I pick up along with my daily cappuccino.“

“Love their sandwiches! Delicious!!“

“best place! been coming here for sometime. can't wait for them to open in altadena.“

“Republik Coffee is as solid as it gets. It has good food, good coffee, and a good ambiance, which makes it a great hang out spot.The breakfast burrito, an almond danish, and a hazelnut cappuccino. It's not a large breakfast burrito, but I felt like all off the ingredients were good quality. The danish was good,and the cappuccino was solid as well.“

“I was looking for a cute coffee shop to go to with my husband and this definitely met my expectations. We felt transported to another country immediately because of the aesthetics they have curated here. We had to wait about 35-45 minutes for the coffee and the baristas were nice. I got a ham and cheese croissant (I would rate it a 7/10) and the Vienna with oatmilk (which was the best out of the Toasty and Matcha) in my opinion (8.5/10). My husband got a croffin and the Toasty, and he liked the croffin more than the Toasty. The croffin was really good, and I agreed that the Toasty didn’t blow me away. We ordered Matcha for my sister to go and she said initially it was average, but as you stirred it up it got better. Overall this was a really cute coffee shop with good pastries, nice baristas, and good coffee. If you’re open to wait for the line, I would definitely make my way down to mandarin to try out their coffee!“

“Some of the best breakfast burritos and lattes I’ve ever had. I see people complaining about the prices, but for the quality and organic ingredients it’s not. When you dine in the tater tots give the best crunch which changes the whole experience. Adding the refried beans also gives an extra boost.

The service is also AMAZING. You can tell whoever is managing this place is doing a great job because the staff is always happy and kind. MJ is so sweet and always brings so much light and joy to my day after visiting. Chesca and Emma are also true gems and the sweetest people to engage with. I come not only for the joy of the food, but the love of these beautiful women. My day is always much brighter after a breakfast burrito and smiles from them.“

“I have been here twice now and I will be back many more times. All of the food has been absolutely delicious, the service is super fast, and the atmosphere is very comfy and welcoming. I've sat inside and outside, and enjoyed both spots, but you can't beat an outside seat when the weather is great. I also appreciate that if you order juice you get a whole real glass of juice and not one of those itty bitty half glasses. The coffee is also very good, it's not like the burnt cheap dinner style coffee, it's good robust coffee that actually has flavor. I've tried 3 different breakfast entrees now and all were great, but I love the pork, it's cooked to perfection.“

“Excellent food at a reasonable price. We are in Pasadena for a wedding and just had breakfast at the Cordova Cafe my wife absolutely loved the lox and bagel. And I had the Cordova breakfast burrito it was excellent. 10/10“

“This particular Klatch location has a special place in my heart - staff is always respectful, knowledgeable, and amicable. The quality of the coffee and drinks are immediately noticeable.

From espressos to cold brews, not only do they taste like ‘proper’ coffee shop coffees; they definitely do the trick. I unfortunately cannot say the same for all cafes, as there is usually something missing; whether it be quality, taste, effect, overall environment, or service. Klatch Coffee Pasadena, however, checks all these boxes and will thus remain as my go-to coffee shop :)

Special shoutouts to Isiah, Brenda, and Mia! Y’all probably tired of seeing me! Lol.“

“Great selection of fresh, seasonal, world faire.“

“I loved the place. The patio outside is nice, not as glamorous as it seems, but it's simply beautiful. The service was very friendly, and the food was delicious. The coffee was good, not a 10, but I would buy it again. If you're looking for a place to relax and eat, this cafe is a great option. ☺️“

“very cool nice shade nice inside very nice but dirty chairs, not very nice chair because they were dirty, but still wooden with holes in them but the wholes were supposed to be there because that's just the design. the grass nearby was cut, but in patches and green, but not greener than the other side. yes very gocool“

“This is Pasadena's best kept secret. Adorable cakes in a tin that are perfect for picnics or to take home. Literally couldn’t decide which one was my favorite—the mango one that looks like a sunny side up egg, but I think the matcha yuzu with the fluffiest chiffon cake definitely won.

Besides sweets, they also have Japanese-style sandos. The staff recommended the one with pork floss--if you don’t know what pork floss is, give it a try, I guarantee it goes so well with the egg sando!

Thanks for reading! ^-^“

“As part of the Medical Team stationed at the Rose Bowl during the Eaton fire we want to thank Home Brew for providing delicious coffee everyday. 😁🔥“

“Beautiful inside, extra special food flavors (I LOVE the Lemon Mascarpone Pancakes!!) and of course, the main attraction, Dots has the most delicious cupcakes anywhere!! Pick any flavor at all and it will become your new favorite!! Please go so that Dots Cafe & Dessert Bar can stay in business forever for me to enjoy!! 😁💕💕“

“They have great food large selection their service is great I definitely recommend this place“

“The caffe is nestled next to a small lake surrounded with a number of gorgeous statues that Mr Norton Simon has acquired in his lifetime. The lake is filled with stunning water lily and ducks are roaming around. This is all very romantic & serene!“

“One of the best bobas 😍 thai tea is my go-to!“

“All aussies should check this out if you are missing Melbourbe Coffee. This is on par.“

“As soon as you open the door to this small coffee and sandwich shop in the Burlington arcade, you are greeted with friendly personnel and great aromas. There was both a coffee and sandwich menu available. We ordered an Americano and a cooling iced latte. There were some tables available near the service counter as well as some tables outside in the Burlington arcade itself. It was close to lunch so it was starting to get busy.

I ordered one of their popular Chipotle bacon sandwiches to go. I was asked some questions about condiments that I preferred. The sandwich was incredible and a great value. Enjoyed the second half the next day and still tasted great.

Great service, look forward to trying other of their popular sandwiches.“

“Wonderful place a lot of choices and flavours and also in food love it a place you must visit 🥰🥰🥰“

“We had lunch at Little Flower today - the sandwiches were delicious and the strawberry cake was one of the best I’ve had - highly recommend if you’re in the area!“

“Great tea selection and very knowledgeable owners who give great recommendations, for true tea lovers, overall a lovely place, will be coming back!“

“I just stopped by and chose the large popcorn chicken. I recieved atleast two pounds of lightly breaded extra crispy popcorn chicken. The flavor was excellent and the portion size was amazing for the price. I also purchased a strawberry green tea. The flavor and size was great for 3.99. I highly recommend eating here.“

“It’s the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors over breakfast. The coffee and pastries are also very nice.We had a vegetarian sandwich which was very delicious, a green salad, eggs, coffee and some muffins. Would love to go back here with family and friends.“

“Good morning Good breakfast 😇 Reyes Soto“

“Very nice ice cream. Rich flavors and smell so good. Also, one scoop is very big. :)“

“This was our first time ordering from Organico. It was EXCELLENT!!! Very easy to order, super fast prep & everything was absolutely DELICIOUS ?!!!
Large portion sizes, too.

We will certainly order again soon!
Thank you!! ?“

“smoke salmon egg Benedict, french toast and omelette“

“We stumbled in this place when the first place we tried was closed. It wasnt what I was initially looking for but we totally enjoyed chilling in here. The food was really yummy and my coffee drink was off the chain. I had 2 of them. A very different experience. Check it out. Would like a little broader of a food offering. The huge croissants were talking to me. Maybe next time.“

“I’m officially addicted to their Vanilla Honey Latte. Food is awesome as well!“

“Good place great food 🥰😘😍“

“Best breakfast burritos ANYWHERE! great service! Accommodating! Great new bowls! Fantastic, high quality coffee and tea! Clean! Safe! Can order there, online, or through phone! Can eat inside, outside, pick up, or get curbside pick up service! They follow ALL CDC guidelines! I've been going there since they first opened. 👍👍👍👍👍😊“

“Great selection of fresh, seasonal, world faire.“

“We loved stopping in after an afternoon in the gardens nearby. Had a refreshing boba on a hot day. You can even choose the level of sweetness and ice! They had a combo where you get a sandwich and a basic tea for free! Good pricing and great quality. We will be back!“