Starlet Coffee

473 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA

★★★★★4.6(7 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Starlet Coffee has carved out a devoted following in Pasadena by mastering the fundamentals—their traditional espresso drinks are executed with the kind of precision and care that keeps regulars coming back day after day. The shop strikes that rare balance between a serious coffee destination and a genuinely welcoming neighborhood spot, where the skilled baristas treat each order as an opportunity to showcase their craft rather than just move through a line. There's something reassuring about a place that focuses on getting the classics right, making it the kind of coffee shop where you can taste the difference consistency and quality make.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right.

Traditional drinks

Google Reviews

Alen
★★★★★3 weeks ago

My coworkers and I were working on the street when we saw their sign outside. They told us the building is under construction but it will look better and be furnished soon. I got the Spanish latte and my worker got a blueberry pancake. I was shocked by the combination of…

Ani Grigoryan
★★★★★3 weeks ago

I have been a regular at starlet since I found them in February. The owners are young and the only two baristas, they are so kind and passionate about their drinks. The cookie butter and baklava have to be my all time favorites but I was also obsessed with their seasonal lucky…

karls m
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Super small inside, although I can see the vibe they were going for. Unfortunately, the coffee wasn’t great.. both the Coco Puffs and blueberry drinks tasted really watered down.

Jessica Reyes
★★★★★3 weeks ago

I’m not sure what exactly is going on with the place it’s very small, it looks like they will be making it bigger? I hope so because the coffee was AMAZING. The service was quick and great! I will DEFINITELY be coming back! I wish these ladies a ton of success! It’s already…

Andalib Maani
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Two baristas who own the place making coffee and matcha in a little hole-in-the-wall style store with limited seating and good music. The matcha was not too strong or weak. Very honored to be the first review on Google and hope they are successful.

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