The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop
2697 Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena, CA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Altadena spot feels like a warm kitchen where serious breakfast and soulful cooking meet specialty coffee, with regulars raving about standout dishes like shrimp and grits that showcase genuine care in every bite. The small family-owned vibe shines through in both the homemade pastries and the attentive service, with outdoor seating that makes it perfect for lingering over creative drinks or catching up with friends. It's the kind of place where the coffee was never an afterthought—reviewers consistently praise how nothing here cuts corners, even when the kitchen is running short-handed.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Hands down my favorite dining experience in such a long time! Soul food at its finest! You absolutely taste how much love goes into each dish! The shrimp and grits wholeheartedly knocked my socks off! This family owned business has been around for over 50 years and it absolutely…
First, Im glad this place survived the pandemic. It's like they built a cafeteria in someone's kitchen. The food has potential, but was too greasy to enjoy. The bread was thin and toasted so long it was basically a croutons. The meat patty was dry and lacked flavor. I have…
Such a great experience. Saw them featured in Eater for LA’s best breakfast spots. Barbara was a delight, so helpful, and the food was absolutely fantastic. I got the 2-2-2 with blueberries added to the pancakes. Eggs were cooked perfectly and the flavor of the pancake was so…
What a great find! Small family owned restaurant with outdoor seating in Altadena. Random find for us and it was SUCH A GOOD FIND! The Food was DELICIOUS and the coffee (which was our concern) did NOT DISAPPOINT… Delicious! The owner and staff were so friendly… we felt like at…
Food was absolutely amazing! She was even short handed and she still managed to give us exceptional service and AMAZING FOOD! SHE was sooooo friendly and the food was so delicious 😋 The best part, was the price was reasonable and not salty! This picture is what my friend order…
Crema Reviews
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