APSARA COFFEE

Hidden in a quiet place that gives a small-town vibe in the middle of a huge city. It is perfectly located in San Marino, a few minutes' walk/drive from Pasadena. They have coffee, beer, wine, sandwiches, and lunch items. I had their vegetarian sandwich and a latte - probably the best pesto sandwich I have had in quite a while. Right next door is a pizza place, and both of these stores share a common outdoor sitting. Workers there are also very friendly and welcoming.I only had...read full review

Nice, cozy coffee shop tucked away in San Marino. Coffee and food was good. The ingredients in the breakfast burrito I got tasted homemade. The owner, Gaju, was very friendly. During the two hours I sat there, there were plenty of people coming in and out, heading a lot of hellos and good-byes. It has that air of a community kind of place. Plenty of food and drink options. Will definitely come back again.

Apsara gets pretty busy on the weekends but there's plenty of seating so finding a spot to sit isn't usually a problem. The staff are really nice. The menu is very extensive and can be a little daunting at first. Apsara is very open with lots of fresh air as part of it opens into the courtyard, so be warned in the summer; it can get quite warm if you're here for a long time. We came here to study for a few hours and the wifi was very strong and reliable. The tables were nice to...read full review