37 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!“

“I was craving a donut one day and when I found this place I was not disappointed! They had tasty gluten free donuts and I got a iced strawberry matcha drink that was delicious as well. The space has an inviting atmosphere and the staff is very helpful and friendly as well.“

“I came to the cafe an hour before closing, usually baristas will have a unwelcoming attitude but they welcomed me with the warmest embrace, especially the curly haired girl who complimented my glasses haha. Superba cold brew is a sleek classic drink that is for the go, I’d recommend it! Next time I’ll pay another visit for food and to see the nice barista with curly hair again ☺️ YAY SUPERBA!“

“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.“

“Guys I literally thought some of the photos must be fake... they're not. I got exquisite latte art (good coffee too!), beautiful plates of delicious food. I have no idea why this place only has 88 reviews, but the 4.8 stars is accurate! On top of that, it's a very cute location. Please try out Old Town Caffe!

We got the Salmon Bagel, Sweet Latte, Ube Frozen drink, and Egg Avocado Toast and they all exceeded expectations :)“

“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!!“

“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.“

“HEAR ME OUT! Exclusively on the Weekend: Cinnamon Roll!

The cinnamon roll is so freaking glorious. You must think who the heck is paying $9 for a cinnamon roll. This cheapo foodie will be going forward. With one bite, you will realize Wake & Bake's cinnamon roll isn't ordinary but it's a croissant cinnamon roll. It is layers of buttery goodness and perfectly sweet. This is something you hoard to yourself because you want it all. It's already a swirl of goodness of butter, sugar and cinnamon but add in that croissant factor, ahhhh the dream.

As I was describing my new love for the cinnamon roll croissant, Naomi the branch manager added to our conversation how all the ingredients are high quality and how long it took their team to perfect their new croissant. I was impressed. It's $9 and yeah $9 of PERFECTION.“

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

“My husband and I rode our bikes to this cute little café. We didn’t have to wait when we arrived. Service was good. I didn’t have to ask twice for refill of water. I got the shrimp spinach salad. The large shrimp was seasoned great and perfectly cooked.“

“Unusually pleasant tiny coffeeshop in a somewhat magical setting- - if it’s an odd time on a weekday, I am guessing. I came on a weekday afternoon and waited quite a while in line behind less than a dozen people for at least twenty minutes. It seemed excessive, to be honest- but maybe people were on break. The staff seemed really pleasant otherwise, and were also working hard - maybe something had malfunctioned and they had slowed down.
I noticed a patron sipping from an actual ceramic cup-always nicer than paper- andI ordered the gui hua latte. Both the flavor and the physical presentation of the drink were beautiful.“

“The coffee here is excellent, making it a great spot for coffee enthusiasts. However, it’s a bit of a letdown that there’s no outdoor seating. On a cold sunny day, it would have been nice to enjoy the coffee outside. Still, if you're after quality coffee, it's definitely worth a visit.“

“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“

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

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

“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! ^-^“

“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“

“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. 😁🔥“

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

“This is a small weekend cafeteria that supplements a visit to the Norton Simon Museum and it is perfect for the task of refreshing visitors taking a short break from the process of art viewing. We had a roll and coffee each with various less healthy add-ons and then sat admiring the lake, the surrounding sculpture garden and watching people, a perfect mid Sunday relaxation. Service was good and friendly, food was adequate quality and the price was fair.“

“I recently visited this cafe and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, but what really stood out to me was the friendly and attentive staff. I have some dietary restrictions, and they went out of their way to accommodate my needs.

From the moment I mentioned my concerns, they were understanding and knowledgeable, offering several great options that suited my diet. It’s rare to find a place that’s so considerate and willing to go the extra mile.

Overall, I felt very well taken care of and will definitely be returning. Highly recommend!“

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

“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!! 😁💕💕“

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

“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!“

“Good morning Good breakfast 😇 Reyes Soto“

“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.“

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

“Miss Cheese is such a cute little spot with the best soufflé pancakes! I always get them with strawberries, and they’re perfectly light, fluffy, and delicious. I also really like their popcorn chicken… it’s super crispy and flavorful. Great place for a sweet treat or a snack!“

“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!“

“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!! ?“

“Good place great food 🥰😘😍“

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

“smoke salmon egg Benedict, french toast and omelette“

“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.“