Copa Vida

I really enjoyed Copa Vida. It’s a bright and engaging space. Plenty of seating available. The menu has enough to choose from, including an array of tea options which looked tempting. There is free hot sauce/ ketchup / condiments available to grab for your food! I had the iced Americano and drank it all. Very balanced. I paired it with their French toast which seems to be made with sourdough and I was pleasantly surprised. I’ll never want French toast made with any other bread again! I had the bite of my sisters breakfast burrito and it was delicious. She really enjoyed the greens in it. AMAZING portion sizes as well. Pictured is also the Feta Egg Bar which is a great addition to your morning coffee. Everyone was very welcoming as well.

I have been a customer for years and have always liked the location and the general atmosphere. However, in recent times, the condition of the coffee shop has become frankly abominable. Every single surface is grimy and covered with dust and dirt. Even the shelves on which their merchandise is displayed have a thick layer of dust and coffee grains. All the chairs, windowsills, walls, and even equipment are dirty (please look at the pictures I have taken on the 8th of Jan 2026 ). I am not saying that they should buy new furniture or repaint, or anything like that, but to simply clean the place is well within everyone's reach, in my opinion. I feel like keeping the place in such a condition is disrespectful to the paying customers, who come to rest and enjoy their time, and instead see dirt everywhere they look. How the managers don't see it, I can't comprehend. Or do they see it and think it is all good enough, and the customers should be okay with this? Additionally, the condition of the place raises sanitary concerns. If the main area that customers can see is in such a state, what is going on in the kitchen? Is it even safe to eat here? Maybe it will be worth my while to file an official complaint with the Environmental Health Services Division. Basically, I would recommend avoiding the place until they adopt a different attitude to sanitation to avoid potential health issues and spoiling your mood. I feel strongly about the places where customers pay money to uphold at least the bare minimum of cleanliness and respect for their customers.

I had a drip coffee here that was really good! I added creme to it. My friend the Turkey Brekkie and really enjoyed it. They were quick with service, especially since it was New Year's Day and the Rose Bowl Parade had just concluded.

We pass by this place whenever we go to Pasadena . I don’t know why we’ve never tried it . Well we finally decided to stop by for coffee one day in the late afternoon . It’s a cute spot right on the corner of old town Pasadena . Great service . Plenty of room inside . We ordered a hot honey latte. It was subtle not too sweet and just made very nicely . We’ll have to come back and try their food . We were checking out some of the plates and it looked delicious 🤤 . We will come back for sure !

This place is the top coffee shop in old town Pasadena. They have a large selection of coffee and tea, as well as some nice food options for breakfast or lunch. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The interior is very large with tons of seating. Overall great place to grab a coffee or bite to eat and just chill.