Savvvys
36 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Old Town Pasadena, this woman-owned café feels like a serene escape with its airy white walls, Moroccan-inspired pillows, and a lush private patio that invites you to linger. Beyond the Instagram-worthy space, they're winning hearts with creative signature drinks like the Lady Lavender and Minty Baby lattes that actually deliver on flavor, plus a solid selection of pastries and matcha options that make it equally welcoming whether you're meeting a friend or settling in with your laptop for the afternoon.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Easy to find, friendly services, great outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating. Lady lavender (4/5) tasty and strong Strawberry chocolate scone (2.5/5) I’m not a scone person but this sounded delicious and was hoping it would change my mind but it didn’t. Overall, I would come back and try their other drinks and pastries.
POV: You just found your new Pasadena go-to. Savvy’s Café is a 1st-generation woman-owned gem serving up unique drinks, delicious baked goods, and a super work-friendly space with free WiFi—aka my new happy place💻🍵 I dove into their specialty drinks lineup and wow: 💙 Baby Blues Matcha – A gorgeous pastel blue-and-green moment made with creamy matcha and a subtle floral twist. Light, smooth, and aesthetic in every sip. 💫 Miss Misery w/ Espresso – Think bold espresso meeting silky matcha for that perfect pick-me-up. Rich, energizing, and surprisingly balanced—your new “I need to focus” drink. 🫐 Boo Berry Crumble Matcha – Dessert-in-a-drink vibes. Sweet crumbs, cozy flavors, and creamy matcha all layered together—don’t think, just order it. 🥭 Mango Tango Smoothie – Do. Not. Skip. This. A tropical, icy-perfect blend of mango goodness that’s refreshing enough to transport you straight to vacation mode.
Such a perfectly chill coffee spot! I was here on a weekday afternoon and it was peaceful, airy, with lots of nice seating options (tables with chairs and a bench side with pillows, plus a couple soft chairs and a couch). Music was calm and perfect for a quiet coffee date or getting some work done. I'm a coffee minimalist so I can't speak for their more unique offerings, but my iced latte was great. Will be adding it to my regular rotation for sure!
Amazing coffee and such a cute shop. If you’re a latte lover this is IT. I’ve had the Lady Lavender, Minty Baby, and Maple latte. All of them have truly been delicious so far! Also the Nutella croissant is amazing, pistachio is good as well. Nothing has been a disappointment yet. My only wish is that they offered one larger size as well (all drinks are one size) but portion control is probably for the best :) Ambiance makes a great place to come and work for a bit too - lots of seating and plugs. My new favorite spot to treat myself.
I love this new coffee lounge in Old Town. The place felt serene yet playful with its high ceilings, white walls and Moroccan inspired pillows. It boasts of a private patio surrounded by greenery that are also for sale. It was quiet when we came in for brunch, the place is still undiscovered. We love our baby blue matcha and rosy cheeks lattes. The pastry selection is limited but both the raspberry danish and matcha pistachio croissant were delicious and satisfying. This is a nice place to work or to hangout.
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