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!“

“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! ❤️“

“Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to the charming, highly-rated Hello You're Welcome café. They make and bake everything in house- you can even see the ovens. Really friendly staff with a slight hippie vibe. Some items were made with almond flour, like their giant chocolate chip cookie, so I had to skip them (allergic). I was pleasantly overwhelmed by a delicious gigantic frittata slice with bacon, onions, and tater tots inside. Togadachi coffee is really interesting: the beans were fermented with lavender. Extra sugar helped me adjust to the unique flavor. The wall full of retail items features coffee beans in VHS boxes, which is a first! I love their mugs and bought one to take home.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“almond and hazelnut butter!!!“

“If you identify as brunch girl, you can't go wrong here. The tables in the alley give a nice buffer from the noise of the street. The vibes are SUPERB and the food is very good, especially the half and half (half chocolate, half coffee). Not the best option for Mexican breakfast, but a good one!“

“I went to try their coffee and scones since I've passed by them so many times and saw that they had scones on their online menu. Today, a staff member told me they don't carry scones, which was disappointing. So, I got a cinnamon twist and an iced crème brûlée. Tasty food and friendly staff, but the ambience was just average.“

“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!! 😁💕💕“

“Tabby gave excellent service! I'm a Realtor and Developer, usually in West LA doing commercial suites with glass facades in highrises on famous Sunset Blvd, so I'm not around here much. That's why I'm surprised Tabby, my barista, showcased higher level of professionalism and personableness than the rest. I hope they promote her before the Thanksgiving holiday, because she recharged my whole business day so I was Able to recalibrate and get my commercial deal set in by tackling it at a different angle! $12,000 rent down to 8, $70,000 key money successfully negotiated down to zero for my client, and my team feels happy! Mainly because of Tabby's grounded and kind demeanor and refreshing athenticitythat gave me clarity for the day. That's a corporate leader right here who can help lift others up! You just got promoted, Tabby! ; )“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“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 have now eaten here 4 times out of the last 10 days. All this time not knowing this place existed has been wasted time. I’ve eaten something different each time and all of them have been amazing. Some of the best sandwiches I’ve had. The homemade pastries are a delight and the coffee they brew is quality. Can’t recommend it enough.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Good morning Good breakfast 😇 Reyes Soto“

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

“smoke salmon egg Benedict, french toast and omelette“

“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!! ?“

“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 🥰😘😍“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“This place is expensive BUT I would say worth it.

There are so many other places that have similar pricing and bland food. This place knows how to make a good burrito. The textures in the burrito hit every time. I always get the steak burrito. And recently, I tried their vanilla iced latte and I had to buy another one to go bc of how much I loved it. And I hate flavored lattes.

I believe when I first started going there the employees mentioned that their prices are a bit high bc tip is already included in the pricing somehow? I’m not sure but a majority of the employees are really nice which is also a plus.

The environment is a little off. I believe it was a bank previously. There’s a projector up top and some black stains. Their kitchen seems huge compared to the space for customers. The seating doesn’t really match. And it can get a little warm in there. But too be honest, with the food being good and the employees being nice, I couldn’t care less about an appearance as long as it’s clean.“