Red Door Cafe
Winnett Student Center, Pasadena, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Caltech's campus, Red Door Cafe is a refreshing blend of quick caffeine stops and lingering afternoons, where the red tofu sandwich with its crispy cilantro and jalapeño rivals any specialty coffee drink. Their matcha lemonade has earned cult-favorite status among regulars, and the genuinely warm staff creates an atmosphere that keeps alumni coming back years later. It's the kind of place where you can grab espresso in five minutes or settle in for hours, all while enjoying thoughtfully executed food that goes beyond typical cafe fare.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Red tofu sandwich is amazing. Fresh and crisp cilantro and jalapeño, perfectly marinated mushrooms and toasty bread. 😍
Food is pretty good, the matcha lemonade is the best drink of the summer! And the service is always friendly & excellent!
It's situated on Caltech's campus in Pasadena, California. The cafe is open from 7 am to 8 pm on Monday - Friday and 1 pm to 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It is open as for the students, as for the general public. One can pay either with the Caltech's ID or a credit/debit card.…
The food is delicious! The staff is super sweet as well. I think they should lower the music volume and perhaps play more calming music. Aside from that i had an amazing experience with a staff member who’s name was Martha! She was so helpful. Will be coming back. Cheers!
I graduated from this campus 19 years ago, and back then, the staff in Red Door Cafe were all nice and super friendly. Today I went back to campus for a conference tomorrow, and 16-hour jet lagged. I had no energy to go out for dining so I just wanted to buy sth simple and quick…
Crema Reviews
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