50 Best Coffee Shops in Pasadena

“Great lattes, coffee and tea selection“

“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.“

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

“?☕️ Easily some of the best gluten free donuts I’ve ever had! I have been a guinea pig of all things g-free for the last 15 years, so I can state confidently that the donuts I had yesterday are some of the most delicious, and tasty G-free treats I’ve had. The cherry on top was the amazing service. I didn’t catch the guys named that helped, but he was so pleasant, attentive and just seemed genuinely happy to serve, and that means a lot to me. Keep up the amazing work HYW! You’re my families new go-to spot!!! ???

Dietary restrictions: Incredible Gluten Free Options

Kid-friendliness: They were great with indecisive kids lol“

“A Hidden Gem: Superba Snacks + Coffee

Superba Snacks + Coffee is an absolute gem! From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly blends casual comfort with a touch of modern elegance. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home.

The menu is a delightful mix of creative and classic options, catering to both adventurous eaters and those who prefer familiar flavors. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or just a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, Superba delivers on all fronts.

The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The breakfast burrito is a standout, with a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures. Their pastries look amazing. And the coffee? It’s some of the best in town—rich, smooth, and expertly brewed.

What really sets Superba apart, though, is the attention to detail and the quality of ingredients. You can tell that everything is made with care and a true passion for food. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer, savoring every bite and sip.

If you’re looking for a place that combines great food, excellent service, and a relaxed vibe, Superba Snacks + Coffee is a must-visit. Whether you’re catching up with friends, grabbing a quick bite, or just enjoying a quiet moment with a coffee, Superba is the perfect spot. Highly recommended!“

“Great food and so friendly service.“

“Lots of seating, great atmosphere, everyone was nice and the water station they have set up is much appreciated. The portions are just right, so you won't leave hungry. Love the coffee options. Very family friendly. We had a party of 10 and they did a fabulous job putting out the food, great staff. Unfortunately, the parking situation is bad. We drove around for about 25 minutes to find a place to park. Absolutely worth it though!

Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly.“

“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.“

“Let me just say I recently discovered this secret little gem. I enjoyed the mushroom coffee drink. I felt great after I drank it. I also ordered another café late and it was good too. It's at a gas station in north Pasadena in the back. The owner is a delight and excited to talk about his coffee. He is a coffee afficionado for sure. I will be back.“

“Food is a bit pricey for portion I do agree and for that reason I’ll give a 4 over a 5, but it’s for sure a top 3 Breakfast burrito in the Los Angeles area. Might be the best depending on specific preferences. I do believe it’s worth the hype and a must try“

“Best coffee in Pasadena ❤️“

“I ordered an iced pumpkin latte with almond milk and my husband went with an iced blueberry with hemp milk. Both were absolutely delicious. Not overwhelmingly sweet which was nice. Can’t wait to go back. The girls at the front counter were both very nice. Coffee shop is so cute with limited indoor and plenty of outdoor seating.“

“A great spot for a delicious latte!“

“Friendly staff and easy to order! Great selection and even seasonal drink options. Definitely a great place.“

“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 :)“

“Alfred Coffee in the City of Pasadena is highly recommended. Service is impeccable. Kudos to “Christian” for his wonderful and friendly customer service. Go Salesian HS!! #Classof2015“

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

“All good good place the pancakes is fenomenal“

“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. 😁🔥“

“Charming place to put in some work (if you don’t mind the background music) when a change of scenery is needed.“

“Art Lunch is where art meets flavor! The food was so thoughtfully presented and tasted wonderful. A perfect spot for food lovers looking for something unique!“

“Awesome coffee and quick service!! Love Philz!“

“We love coming here all the time, we live not far so it’s awesome having a local boba shop that tastes good and the ambience is nice too. The boba is always fresh and soft, and the staffs recommendations are great, so far the Okinawa and Vietnamese Coffe with salted cream are my favorites, must try!“

“Best coffee, great service and Tamales on Friday’s.“

“Love Rosebuds and the artisan chocolate bars🥰“

“Did you know there's a breakfast spot in Old Town Pasadena off Colorado called Tiffany's Coffee? It has an eclectic style that adds to its charm, and they serve some of the best croissants without breaking the bank. While they don’t offer them all day, the bacon, egg, and cheese croissants are both filling and delicious. You can get breakfast for about $10, with a few different tasty options to choose from.

I’ve been here about 4-5 times now, and every time, the staff is so friendly and welcoming.

The menu doesn’t follow a super cohesive theme, but the food is consistently amazing! I also love that they mix things up with creative specials from time to time.

If you're in the mood for a breakfast bagel or even looking for a new spot to try some Pad Thai, give Tiffany's a shot. Oh, and their coffee is pretty good too.

The food may take a minute, but it’s definitely worth the wait.“

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

“Dark chocolate mochas are my favorite. The baristas are very courteous and friendly.“

“Me gusta porque, me pongo al Internet, y un café caliente, para concentrar“

“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 crew serving great coffee.“

“TB & TB is exactly our coffeehouse vibe - the coffee is incredible! I’d work here, meet friends or just chill on my own. The sweet treats were delicious and I can’t wait to get back! We bought some whole beans to brew at home and we’re not disappointed. Excellent quality making the perfect cup - hot or iced 🤩“

“I'm absolutely in love with this coffee shop. It's one of my favorite places to hang out and get work done. I need a quiet and pleasant environment to focus since working from home isn't an option for me. The staff is friendly and the service is amazing, and they have the best coffee and sandwiches. Definitely a 5-star spot.“

“I absolutely love the amazing welcoming service provided by Gus, Alex, Moody, Brandon, Erica, and all the other wonderful staff that work there. Each one of them provides consistent, excellent welcoming, dedicated service. In a world that’s full of demands this location makes you feel like you’re coming to a loving home. There are many regulars that go there and they take the time to make everyone feel appreciated and show interest in their customers always making all who go there feel welcome. Their dedication and love for what they do comes through in the welcoming, comfortable atmosphere they create in their store, their service and delicious drinks/food they provide. I was so impressed to see Gus so dedicated in his work that he goes over and beyond to maintain in the store, and displays looking so clean and carefully maintained. Each of these team members works so well together and take pride in their work and dedication to their customers. Thank you, Starbucks Sierra Madre Villa for all you do. 💞🙏🏻“

“I have gone there twice now & both times the staff was very friendly. The food has been & tasted very fresh! I look forward to going back again soon! � Thank you & keep up the good work!“

“Nice Buns? That’s what he/she said. I have driven by this place a thousand times but never stopped in until today. It’s in the lobby of the building that houses WeWork, so convenient if you are on your way there. I had a Vietnamese coffee, something you don’t often see on many of the coffee houses around Los Angeles. Need to try the cappuccino or Cortado in order to really critique their wares. I will say it’s immaculate, with plenty of seating and the young woman behind the counter was polite and lovely.“

“Enjoying my free moment with friends in the neighborhood. ..“

“Bueno“

“I simply did not like the seating in this Starbucks. I wanted to sit inside, but all they had inside were stools. I do not sit well on stools so I had to go outside where the high's were going to be in the 90's. I went to another Starbucks instead which had chairs and tables inside.“

“A friend brought it in to work and I adore it! Love helping vets and love great coffee. Nice job gentleman ☕️❤️“

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

“I walked in to Starbucks and they’re playing Arabic music. I’m Mexican but I love foreign music. It’s so refreshing! This world is a beautiful melting pot. Variety is the spice of life! FYI Try Romanian club music in the afternoon. It’s the best! Thank you Starbucks.

Parking: Lots of parking spaces available.“

“Salted Caramel drink was perfect 👍“

“Fillmore Starbucks is the best, friendliest and cleanist place. I have many times texted and reported them as such. I have reported others as not as nearly clean or friendly. And I frequent MANY, MANY STARBUCKS WITH MY GOLD CARD WHICH I LOVE AND COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT.“

“One of the best branches with both excellent indoor and outdoor seating environment, great for working alone or enjoying some leisure time with or without friends. It has a nice view with serenity in the busy Pasadena Downtown area, which is a hard-to-find trait among nearby restaurants.

Overall, it is definitely above standards even compared with its other branches!“

“Customer service is excellent. They make suggestions and give options that are relevant.

The coffee and tea is always delicious and temperature appropriate. The flavors are very complimentary. I really love the pumpkin loaf. Just recently Starbucks had an offer of buying three or four teas and you could get more stars. Of course I went for it I bought lots of medicine balls aka honey citrus mint tea everyday. Got my stars 🤩“

“Best donut shop in the area, hands down.
Donuts are super light and airy, they do not live you feeling super full and they are also not super sweet. Prices are also very reasonable.
We tried the breakfast sandwiches as well which and they were super delicious and filling. If you are hungry hungry I would recommend you get one.
The thai teas are nice too, I really liked the orange one.
Staff is also super friendly and will tell you about all their menu items as well as make recommendations.
Highly recommend you go check out BC Donuts if you are in the area!“

“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.“

“They're cool people there. Unlike other Starbucks that are filled with happy people, servers here are low-key nice and friendly. I'm a fan because they're not as crowded as the other branches and of course, they make the drinks correctly.“

“Excellent attention and very good ambience ;-)“