Amara Cafe & Restaurant
55 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA
Crema's Take
“Amara Chocolate & Coffee is a Venezuelan café in Pasadena that transforms breakfast into something genuinely special, blending meticulously crafted coffee with authentic dishes like arepas and cachapas that keep regulars coming back within days. The laid-back, unhurried atmosphere paired with genuinely knowledgeable staff creates the perfect setting whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in with churros and a spicy specialty drink. It's the kind of neighborhood spot where both the food and beverage are executed with real care, making it feel less like a transaction and more like being welcomed into someone's morning ritual.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
This place is more than deserving of its stellar reputation. Everything about the experience was exceptional from the food, to the coffee, and the service. Very kind, knowledgeable,and hospitable employees. A true gem and one of one kind of place. My croissant sandwich was…
the churros and the reina & gouda arepa were phenomenal! the portion size of the arepa was a bit small in my opinion but filling nonetheless. quick service and nice laid back atmosphere with outdoor seating. churros were nice and crispy.
The ideal place for quality and fast breakfast with perfectly made Venezuelan cuisine. We’ve had Meat & Plantains Cachapa with pork and el Criollo plate with chicken. Everything was authentic and delicious- probably best Venezuelan place across CA and Utah which we tried.…
Wonderful food and friendly service. We came here for the 2 time within a week just because this is such a great breakfast place. Also, they have very good coffee with some cool options like spicy coffee or dulce de leche coffee.
Amara’s Cafe is a Venezuelan cafe that makes mornings feel special. I stopped by around 8 a.m. and immediately loved the calm, relaxed atmosphere with no crowds and no wait. It was the perfect time to enjoy breakfast with good coffee. I ordered the Galipan cachapa, a…
Crema Reviews
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