46 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!“

“Today I came in to try hello you’re welcome and I am so happy that I did. I’m glad this coffee shop popped up on my TikTok fyp. The staff is very friendly. The cashier is very welcoming and attentive. She made you feel like you were a close friend, it’s my bday week and she over heard and put a candle on my strawberry donut which I think is very thoughtful of her. The pastries are scrumptious. The ice vanilla latte was very good they garnish it with cinnamon. Not too bitter not to sweet just right. I will definitely come back. I love the 70s wallpaper, retro look inside. The vintage fish ware takes you back.“

“I am visiting from Massachusetts and THIS place is THE BEST for quality, portions, price and friendliness of staff!!! and also the nice location, seating options (inside or balcony outdoors!) sunny!..geat mountain view!..casual and super clean and organized! A+++++++ my 2nd day here in a row for breakfast and the coffee is EXCELLENT & large cups too! ❤️“

“I found them from an IG food review, like many others. So when I went they were out of several menu items because it was such a great review. They ended up making me a build your own breakfast sandwich and it was delicious! I had turkey, eggs and cheese on sourdough bread. That bread was magnificent, so perfect! One of the best sandwiches ever! I went back the following weekend and got the same sandwich but on a flaky, buttery, delicious croissant! Which was equally great! I'm not really down with community seating, which is why I gave atmosphere a 3, but the staff is wonderful, great customer service and genuinely seem happy to work there. My sandwich was a little pricey compared to what I'm used to paying. It was almost $17, I usually pay between $10 and $13.“

“Love their sandwiches! Delicious!!“

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

“The Burlington Arcade is so gorgeous and mandarin coffee stand fits right in! While the storefront only allows 4 customers at a time, waiting outside doesn’t feel bothersome because you’re in such a beautiful space.

While they do have citrusy flavors on their menu, much of their focus is on serving Chinese coffee among classics. I got the gui hua latte (which only comes hot) and it really grew on me, with the complex flavor combination of coffee, slight spice, and florality. Their Vienna latte was smooth and rich while their honey yuzu fizz was bright and refreshing. There are a couple of tables in the walkway, but I wouldn’t count on doing work here or staying for a long period of time. Parking is pretty easy in the lot, though!“

“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. 😁🔥“

“almond and hazelnut butter!!!“

“I came from out of town and happened to stay at a nearby hotel—so glad I found this place! The food was so good that I ended up coming back three times during my stay. Everything I tried was delicious, and the experience was consistently great each visit. Definitely a spot I’d return to!“

“Absolutely love the coffee here i wish these guys would take place of all the tarbucks locations unlike tarbucks Klatch can make a great cup of joe while working the fire cleanup, we would frequent this location often definitely worth the drive even this past week i completely missed my exit off the 210 had to double back. For the great smile as I walk through the door amazing energy from the staff and leaving with a ham & cheese sandwich and a large iced not so average joe.
Thank you Klatch crew.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!! 😁💕💕“

“lovely crepes shop, reasonably priced. the crepes has a chewy texture which i like, cinnamon apple has a good balance of sweetness and flavor.

if you are looking for a shop to have something sweet or to recharge after shopping, check out this place!“

“POV: your “just a quick coffee run” turned into a full-on Japanese cafe feast☁️🍓

Fresh-made viral Strawberry Fruit Sandwich, the creamiest Egg Heaven sando, spam-packed Musubiyaki, and drinks that absolutely carried the experience😮‍💨

The Sumiyaki Japanese Hokkaido Americano with sea salt was smooth, bold, and lowkey addictive, while the Coconut Matcha Cloud + Banana Matcha were almost too pretty to drink🍵✨

And the Mango Misu with real mango + mango mascarpone? Immediately ordering again. The Salted Oreo dessert also sealed the deal🍰“

“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“

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

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

“We love Criterion Coffee! The coffee is arguably the best coffee we’ve had!

The coffee shop looks really nice inside and has been very well decorated aesthetically!

It looks like it’s got a nice place to stay and work on the second floor, too

Wish we had more time here, but it’s a coffee shop that we’ll be returning to!“

“I always make it a point to go to dots when I'm in town from Seattle, I was bummed to find out that their fair Oaks location closed but delighted to see this one here on Colorado. It's bigger with more food options, café style. The cupcakes of course are still delicious, lots of great options. Beautiful cafe, friendly service.“

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

“I very much enjoyed my pesto chicken panini sandwich when I visited the Norton Simon Museum. The sandwich was tasty, the service was 5-stars, and the vibe was on-point! I highly recommend grabbing a bite here while visiting this wonderful museum!“

“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!“

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

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

“Ginger's Corner Market is an absolute gem in Pasadena! Its incredible location, unique charm, stellar customer service and fire menu to match its definitely a must stop when in town!

It doesn't matter what you select you wont be disappointed! Trust me, I've almost had EVERYTHING ON THE MENU!! The wedge is a delight with caramelized bacon to drool for, or the classic Cobb you can never go wrong with. My personal favorite is the ham n brie sandwich which is an incredible palate pleaser with both sweet and savory in one!

Stop in! You won't be disappointed“

“A decent boba spot in Pasadena. I always wished they had more toppings. But all their drinks are good and consistent. They have a really small parking lot with Afters IceCream. But there’s plenty of street parking all around. I usually get their fresh jaded green mountain tea with black and white boba. I like almost all their drinks and the aesthetic vibes of the cafe. But I wish there was a restroom and more space area to sit and enjoy the tea there.“

“I ordered a hazelnut latte and a muffin.
The staff were very friendly, everything was prepared quickly, the latte was delicious, and there’s a cozy outdoor area where you can спокойно enjoy your coffee and procrastinate a bit.“

“These fluffy pancakes were actually worth it! Super soft, airy, and melt in your mouth. A little pricey, but definitely worth trying at least once. The cream and syrup made them sooo good without being too sweet. Cute spot too! Also has a restroom, only available to costumers (: 🤍“

“Good morning Good breakfast 😇 Reyes Soto“

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

“Really cute coffee shop with sammies and bagels with a very cozy interior. Nice for coffee chats or solo breakfasts One complaint - I came at 10AM on a Friday and they said they were completely out of bagels which is nearly their entire menu. Ended up getting a bagel order but on sourdough:)“

“Good place great food 🥰😘😍“

“smoke salmon egg Benedict, french toast and omelette“

“The store front doesn't say Organico.
It says ALLIED FOOD-TO-GO.

It was my first time going to a cloud restaurant.
It's to go only.
I ordered a custom taco ($11.99 base price without meat) with grass fed beef sliders (Additional $6.99)
With tax and tip it was $21.34.
It's the most I ever spent on tacos.
I eat organic to prevent diseases and cancer.
It came with 3 enormous tacos perfectly made.
These were the best tacos I've ever had in my life.
Each grass fed beef piece in every taco was perfectly tender and cooked.“

“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. 👍👍👍👍👍😊“

“Outstanding customer service, great product quality, and very fair prices. The atmosphere is delightful, with coffee, fresh bakery selections, and macarons, which is exactly what brought me in today. The café’s décor gives off a cozy, welcoming lounge feel, and the team running the front is fantastic. Miguel and his coworker kindly stayed open an extra ten minutes so I could make a quick stop, and their warmth and generosity really stood out. We even had a pleasant conversation, which made the visit feel personal rather than transactional. I’ll definitely be coming back to lounge here again, thank you team!“

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

“Pastries are really good here, the crossaints and the bread are really good. Family lives super close to tartine, so whenever my grandma has time, she’ll take us to tartine. Once I ordered the salmon and cream cheese sandwich. (Forgot if it had eggs) It was so good, and the smoked salmon melted in my mouth. I’ll come back soon!“

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

“Went today for a community event they had with local vintage car clubs. Such a good time - really cool cars, great oldies music, & lots of folks out enjoying the sunshine.

We got the Adelita Latte & Jamaica lemonade. Both were great - the mixed lemonade was just the right amount of sweetness for me. Also got a butter croissant which was flaky & rich. Great to see their pastries are baked by Homeboy Industries.

Definitely coming back.“

“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!“

“My first time visiting California and this was one of my favorite places. We had a steak burrito and a bacon burrito and they were so good and packed so nicely. The cilantro cream was my favorite sauce. I literally could have eaten two of their burritos. This place I would definitely visit again.“