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HaiCha in Pasadena
5.0(1,022)

HaiCha

12 Harkness Ave

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitFamily friendly

This beloved Pasadena tea shop is a masterclass in hospitality, where owner Tommy greets you with genuine warmth and…

Criterion coffee in Pasadena
4.9(373)

Criterion coffee

39 N Arroyo Pkwy

Craft espressoSlow sitFull breakfastFamily friendly

Criterion Coffee in Pasadena's Old Town is a cappuccino-focused specialty shop where the baristas actually know the…

Yin Yang Tea in Pasadena
4.9(198)

Yin Yang Tea

1263 N Lake Ave

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitMeetings

Yin Yang Tea is a welcoming neighborhood gem where the staff genuinely takes time to craft drinks tailored to what…

Art Lunch in Pasadena
4.8(247)

Art Lunch

88 E Colorado Blvd

Slow sitFull breakfastPastriesFamily friendly

This Pasadena gem pairs thoughtfully crafted traditional coffee drinks with an unexpectedly exceptional kitchen that…

Old Town Caffe in Pasadena
4.8(242)

Old Town Caffe

950 E Colorado Blvd #204

Slow sitFull breakfastMeetingsParking

Tucked away on the second floor of a Colorado Avenue building, Old Town Caffe feels like a beloved neighborhood secret…

Amara Cafe & Restaurant in Pasadena
4.7(1,582)

Amara Cafe & Restaurant

55 S Raymond Ave

Slow sitOutdoor seatingFull breakfastPastries

Amara Chocolate & Coffee is a Venezuelan café in Pasadena that transforms breakfast into something genuinely special,…

Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters in Pasadena
4.7(874)

Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters

260 Allen Ave

Craft espressoPour overCold brewSlow sit

Jameson Brown roasts their beans in-house, delivering some of Pasadena's freshest coffee in a beautifully textured,…

Artisanal Goods by CAR in Pasadena
4.7(469)

Artisanal Goods by CAR

1009 E Colorado Blvd

Slow sitPastriesMeetingsSpecialty drinks

Artisanal Goods by CAR is a Pasadena gem where meticulously crafted French pastries steal the spotlight alongside…

BC’s Donuts in Pasadena
4.7(219)

BC’s Donuts

2525 E Foothill Blvd

Full breakfastPastriesFamily friendlyLight food

BC's Donuts is a genuine neighborhood gem where the owner and their kids work the counter with the kind of warmth that…

Erva Brew Co. Yerba Mate Iced Teas in Pasadena
4.9(66)

Erva Brew Co. Yerba Mate Iced Teas

2377 E Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksMatcha & teaCold brewSlow sit

Erva Brew Co. has completely reimagined what yerba mate can be, moving far beyond the bitter canned versions most…

1 Point Little in Pasadena
4.8(89)

1 Point Little

1671 E Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksMatcha & teaFamily friendlyMeetings

This Pasadena gem delivers consistently excellent boba and creative specialty drinks at prices that won't break the…

Highlight Coffee - Pasadena in Pasadena
4.7(164)

Highlight Coffee - Pasadena

2071 Lincoln Ave

Craft espressoPour overSignature drinksSlow sit

Highlight Coffee is an espresso-focused spot where the owner Frank personally curates single-origin pour overs and…

Ideology Coffee in Pasadena
4.8(87)

Ideology Coffee

132 W Green St Suite 100

Craft espressoPour overSignature drinksSlow sit

Ideology Coffee is a thoughtfully run Pasadena spot where precision espresso craft meets genuine community…

Jam Jam Tea & Moments in Pasadena
4.8(82)

Jam Jam Tea & Moments

16 W Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksMatcha & teaCold brewSlow sit

Jam Jam brings a fresh, minimalist approach to specialty drinks with a thoughtfully curated menu that skips the…

NDA Bookstore Seattles Best Coffee in Pasadena
4.9(45)

NDA Bookstore Seattles Best Coffee

52 N Raymond Ave

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendly

Tucked into a charming bookstore setting, this cozy Pasadena spot serves up creativity beyond the usual coffee shop…

Hello You're Welcome in Pasadena
4.6(167)·Open

Hello You're Welcome

445 E Colorado Blvd

Craft espressoPour overSlow sitPastries

Hello You're Welcome is a charming Pasadena café where the warmth of the staff matches the quality of their…

Oui Berry in Pasadena
4.6(147)

Oui Berry

350 S Lake Ave

Slow sitPastriesFamily friendlyMeetings

Oui Berry is a charming pastry-focused café where the real stars are the exquisite French patisseries, macarons, and…

Tom’s On The Plaza Cafe in Pasadena
4.5(1,557)

Tom’s On The Plaza Cafe

300 N Lake Ave

Slow sitFull breakfastFamily friendlyMeetings

This beloved Pasadena institution excels at the art of the leisurely breakfast, where the staff—particularly standouts…

Millie's Cafe in Pasadena
4.5(1,316)

Millie's Cafe

1399 E Washington Blvd

Outdoor seatingFull breakfastFamily friendlyMeetings

Tucked near the mountains off Washington Boulevard, this independent spot pulls in loyal crowds for breakfast done…

Copa Vida in Pasadena
4.5(1,227)

Copa Vida

70 S Raymond Ave

Matcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendlyFull breakfast

This sunny Pasadena fixture strikes an impressive balance between a quick caffeine stop and a lingering destination,…

Gano Excel in Pasadena
4.6(123)

Gano Excel

1272 N Lake Ave

Quick grabTraditional drinks

I can't write an authentic Crema summary for this shop based on these reviews. The feedback is overwhelmingly negative…

Bacio di Latte | Pasadena, LA in Pasadena
4.6(114)

Bacio di Latte | Pasadena, LA

85 W Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksSlow sitPastriesFamily friendly

This is a genuine Italian gelato counter masquerading as a coffee shop, where the pistachio and Nutella-lined cups are…

Tpumps - Pasadena in Pasadena
4.5(533)

Tpumps - Pasadena

524 S Lake Ave

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitMeetings

Tpumps has built a loyal following in Pasadena with genuinely excellent boba that keeps people coming back, from the…

danbi coffee in Pasadena
4.6(108)

danbi coffee

1299 E Green St suite 100

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendly

Danbi has become a matcha destination that's genuinely converted skeptics—their signature matcha rain and creative…

Superba Snacks + Coffee in Pasadena
4.5(387)

Superba Snacks + Coffee

712 S Arroyo Pkwy

Matcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendlyFull breakfast

Superba Snacks + Coffee is a sun-drenched Pasadena favorite where the natural light and breezy atmosphere invite you to…

Half and Half Tea Express in Pasadena
4.5(356)

Half and Half Tea Express

3007 Huntington Dr

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitMeetings

Half and Half Tea Express in Pasadena has cultivated something genuinely special: a warm, family-like atmosphere where…

Unicorn Coffee in Pasadena
4.8(39)

Unicorn Coffee

55 W Green St

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendly

Unicorn Coffee brings unexpected flavor adventures to Old Town Pasadena with boldly creative drinks like their famous…

Klatch Coffee Pasadena in Pasadena
4.5(231)

Klatch Coffee Pasadena

3007 Huntington Dr

Craft espressoPour overMatcha & teaSlow sit

Klatch Coffee is a beloved Pasadena sanctuary where baristas genuinely care about getting your drink just right—whether…

Savvvys in Pasadena
4.6(76)

Savvvys

36 W Colorado Blvd #6

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendly

Tucked into Old Town Pasadena, this woman-owned café feels like a serene escape with its airy white walls,…

DASH COFFEE BAR in Pasadena
4.5(184)

DASH COFFEE BAR

912 Union St

Craft espressoSignature drinksMatcha & teaCold brew

Dash Coffee Bar takes their milk technique seriously—reviewers rave about impossibly silky microfoam that elevates even…

Caffe Italia in Pasadena
4.8(29)

Caffe Italia

766 E Colorado Blvd

Slow sitFull breakfastPastriesFamily friendly
Mandarin 2 in Pasadena
4.7(39)

Mandarin 2

3768 E Colorado Blvd

Craft espressoSignature drinksSlow sitSpecialty drinks

Mandarin 2 brings thoughtful espresso craftsmanship to a bright, minimalist corner of Pasadena, where baristas like…

7 TEA in Pasadena
4.5(116)·Open

7 TEA

746 E Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksMatcha & teaLate nightsQuick grab

This Pasadena spot is a creative hub where made-to-order boba and tea drinks meet artist collaborations and seasonal…

Urth Caffe Pasadena in Pasadena
4.4(4,994)

Urth Caffe Pasadena

594 E Colorado Blvd

Slow sitOutdoor seatingPastriesFamily friendly

Urth Caffé in Pasadena strikes that rare balance between a serious coffee destination and a vibrant community gathering…

Republik Coffee Pasadena in Pasadena
4.4(732)

Republik Coffee Pasadena

854 E Green St

Craft espressoSignature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sit

Republik Coffee is a thoughtfully crafted espresso destination where creative seasonal drinks like lavender matcha and…

La Chula Cafe in Pasadena
4.9(18)

La Chula Cafe

867 E Washington Blvd

Signature drinksSlow sitFamily friendlyMeetings

La Chula Cafe is a family-owned Pasadena gem that radiates genuine warmth with its lived-in comfort and vibrant…

Lavender & Honey® Espresso Bar in Pasadena
4.4(629)

Lavender & Honey® Espresso Bar

1383 E Washington Blvd

Craft espressoMatcha & teaSlow sitPastries

Lavender & Honey feels like that beloved neighborhood spot where locals keep coming back for consistently excellent…

Rosebud Coffee in Pasadena
4.4(417)

Rosebud Coffee

2302 E Colorado Blvd

Craft espressoPour overSignature drinksCold brew

Rosebud Coffee in Pasadena has cultivated a rare blend of serious espresso craft and genuine hospitality—their…

Coffee and Plants in Pasadena
4.4(315)

Coffee and Plants

62 W Union St

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendly

This Pasadena gem wins loyalty with an exceptional drip coffee that keeps regulars coming back, paired with…

Blue Bottle Coffee in Pasadena
4.4(274)

Blue Bottle Coffee

18 S Fair Oaks Ave

Craft espressoPour overSlow sitLaptop friendly

This Pasadena location strikes that rare balance between serious coffee craftsmanship and genuinely welcoming space,…

Badash Bakes in Pasadena
4.4(233)

Badash Bakes

247 E Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitPastries

Badash Bakes is a beloved Black woman-owned bakery in Pasadena where indulgence meets intention, thanks to owner…

Prolece Tea in Pasadena
4.4(190)

Prolece Tea

19 S Fair Oaks Ave

Signature drinksMatcha & teaPastriesMeetings

This late-night Pasadena spot is a lifesaver for Old Town tea cravings after 10 PM, offering a cozy grab-and-go…

Fika Fika Coffee in Pasadena
4.4(189)

Fika Fika Coffee

1731 E Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksMatcha & teaOutdoor seatingLight food

This charming spot near Pasadena Community College combines thoughtfully crafted coffee with a playful tea culture,…

Miopane in Pasadena
4.4(128)

Miopane

95 N Raymond Ave

Full breakfastPastriesLight foodQuick grab

This Pasadena bagel destination has earned serious devotion for its artisanal approach to a classic—reviewers…

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day in Pasadena
4.4(114)

Bbad - Breakfast Burritos All Day

928 E Colorado Blvd

Full breakfastQuick grabTraditional drinks

Tucked inside the historic Pasadena Hotel, this spot has earned a devoted following for what many consider some of LA's…

Stumptown Coffee Roasters in Pasadena
4.4(112)·Open

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

1982 Lincoln Ave

Craft espressoPour overSignature drinksCold brew

This airy Pasadena outpost feels like a coffee lover's refuge with its half-outdoor nook and thoughtful espresso…

Acai bar  in Pasadena
4.4(110)

Acai bar

1351 N Hill Ave

Matcha & teaCold brewFamily friendlyLight food

This tiny Pasadena gem specializes in generous açaí bowls where you actually get to choose four toppings—a rarity that…

Odd One Out Tea Pasadena in Pasadena
4.4(95)

Odd One Out Tea Pasadena

14 S Fair Oaks Ave

Signature drinksMatcha & teaQuick grabSpecialty drinks

This Pasadena bubble tea destination takes milk tea seriously, with house-made silk boba that hits that perfect texture…

Royal Donuts in Pasadena
4.4(79)

Royal Donuts

633 S Arroyo Pkwy

Full breakfastPastriesFamily friendlyParking

This Pasadena institution has perfected the art of the humble donut with fresh, in-house creations that keep locals…

Banana Thai Cafe in Pasadena
4.6(20)

Banana Thai Cafe

1363 N Fair Oaks Ave

Slow sitLaptop friendlyFamily friendlyMeetings

Sandra and her husband have created a genuine neighborhood gem where authentic Thai cuisine arrives at genuinely fair…

Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar in Pasadena
4.3(785)

Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar

55 E Colorado Blvd

Craft espressoSignature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sit

This spacious Pasadena location trades intimacy for room to breathe, with plenty of seating and an art-filled interior…

Tepito Coffee in Pasadena
4.3(140)

Tepito Coffee

695 E Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksCold brewSlow sitLaptop friendly

Tepito Coffee is a vibrant community hub in Pasadena that goes beyond coffee—they host local events like vintage car…

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena in Pasadena
4.3(128)

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena

526 S Lake Ave

Matcha & teaSlow sitFull breakfastPastries

Pillow Talk Cafe is a charming neighborhood gem near PCC where you'll find beautifully presented cakes packaged in tins…

NOSTALGIC CAFE in Pasadena
4.3(124)

NOSTALGIC CAFE

27 E Holly St

Craft espressoCold brewSlow sitLaptop friendly

Nostalgic Cafe nails the vibe of a cozy 90s hangout with worn-in vintage furniture and a genuinely chill atmosphere…

Cafe Atelier in Pasadena
4.3(31)

Cafe Atelier

3330 E Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksSlow sitLaptop friendlyMeetings

Tucked in Pasadena, this beautifully curated café combines exceptional coffee craft with a gallery-like atmosphere,…

Leaforever Tea House in Pasadena
4.2(404)

Leaforever Tea House

260 E Colorado Blvd

Matcha & teaSlow sitFull breakfastPastries

Leaforever Tea House transforms an ordinary afternoon into a storybook escape, with a lush garden-like atmosphere that…

Alfred Coffee in Pasadena
4.2(143)

Alfred Coffee

55 W Colorado Blvd

Craft espressoSignature drinksSlow sitLaptop friendly

This stylish Pasadena spot strikes a balance between serious espresso craft and laid-back hangout vibes, with a…

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee in Pasadena
4.2(122)

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

812 S Arroyo Pkwy

Signature drinksPastriesQuick grabSpecialty drinks

Sidecar is a neighborhood gem where house-fried doughnuts steal the show—think maple bacon, white chocolate banana, and…

Jones Coffee Hut in Pasadena
4.2(49)

Jones Coffee Hut

680 S Arroyo Pkwy

Drive-thruParkingQuick grabSpecialty drinks

This Pasadena drive-thru gem serves genuinely excellent coffee that keeps regulars coming back, with a seasonal Pumpkin…

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery in Pasadena
4.1(176)

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery

951 E Green St

Craft espressoPour overSlow sitLaptop friendly

This bright, meticulously clean Pasadena spot wins people over with genuinely excellent espresso and pour overs that…

Cafe De Leche PCC in Pasadena
3.8(16)

Cafe De Leche PCC

Building E / Louis Agassiz

Craft espressoPour overSlow sitPastries

Cafe De Leche PCC in Pasadena serves up genuinely excellent specialty drinks—their cold beverages and creative…

Lyric in Pasadena
2.5(6)

Lyric

303 Cordova St

Full breakfastLight foodQuick grabTraditional drinks

Lyric is a convenient ground-floor spot for Hotel Dena guests craving a hearty breakfast burrito stuffed with eggs,…

Red Door Cafe in Pasadena
3.9(113)

Red Door Cafe

Winnett Student Center

Slow sitMeetingsLight foodQuick grab

Tucked into Caltech's campus, Red Door Cafe is a refreshing blend of quick caffeine stops and lingering afternoons,…

Nosy Neighbors Coffee & Donuts in Pasadena
3.5(44)

Nosy Neighbors Coffee & Donuts

82 S Lake Ave

Signature drinksMatcha & teaCold brewSlow sit

Nosy Neighbors is a petite, modern coffee shop that's earned serious praise for its creative rotating menu and…

Wake and Late in Pasadena
3.7(199)

Wake and Late

525 E Colorado Blvd

Signature drinksFull breakfastLate nightsLight food

Wake and Late earns its name by opening later than typical coffee shops while serving a tightly curated menu that…

4.8(102)

Majano's Coffee,

675 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena Corner of Orange Grove Blvd. and

Craft espressoPour overQuick grabTraditional drinks

Majanos Coffee has earned its stellar local reputation by mastering the fundamentals with real precision—whether you're…

4.6(364)·Open

Home Brewed Bar - Coffee, Tea, Boba

101 S Madison Ave

Signature drinksMatcha & teaCold brewSlow sit

Home Brewed Bar earns its solid reputation by balancing welcoming neighborhood vibes with genuinely creative…

5.0(11)

The Caffeinated Cart

577 S Arroyo Pkwy

Craft espressoSignature drinksFamily friendlyParking

This beloved independent spot has earned a perfect 5-star rating from its community, suggesting they've mastered…

4.4(51)

Tierra Mia Coffee Drive Thru

817 N Lake Ave

Craft espressoSignature drinksPastriesSpecialty drinks

Tierra Mia Coffee in Pasadena strikes a beautiful balance between honoring traditional coffee craftsmanship and pushing…

4.6(7)

Starlet Coffee

473 N Fair Oaks Ave

Traditional drinks

Starlet Coffee has carved out a devoted following in Pasadena by mastering the fundamentals—their traditional espresso…

3.8(16)

Cafe de Leche

1570 East Colorado Blvd

Craft espressoPour overSpecialty drinksTraditional drinks

Cafe de Leche has carved out a devoted local following in Pasadena by mastering both traditional and inventive coffee…

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