Republik Coffee
854 E Green St, Pasadena, CA
Crema's Take
“Republik Coffee is a thoughtfully crafted espresso destination where creative seasonal drinks like lavender matcha and ube cappuccinos rival the quality of their carefully sourced espresso—think Parisian-level croissants and cortados that remind regulars why specialty coffee matters. The kind of place where you'll find live musicians adding to the warmth of the room and locals making it their go-to stop between appointments, it's become a genuine community gathering spot that understands coffee isn't just about the cup, but the entire experience around it.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Coffee was delicious also had the matcha also very good. We had the lavender matcha, and a ube cappuccino don't know the exact name. They were both out standing in flavor and appearance. We also tried the ham quiche the crust was nice and flaky and the egg filling had plenty of meat and had a good flavor. We also got the blueberry almond pound cake that also was delicious and the bread was nice and moist not dry.
I spent close to $60 for two Avocado toasts, one slice of blueberry bread, and two iced Americanos. One of the avocado toasts came with HALF an egg. That is just unfair for the amount of money you spend. It was also just ok. I had the Egg Toast and was disappointed. The blueberry bread was dry but had decent flavor and the Iced Americanos were alright as well. The espresso is maybe just a tad bit too acidic for my taste. Visually, all the items looked 10/10. Taste and value wise was 3/10. I felt bamboozled.
This is such a great coffee shop. You go here to understand how bad Starbucks has become. The plain and chocolate croissants we tried were so good we felt we were in Paris. Our cappuccino and oat milk latte were excellent. The service was great and gave clear instructions on time to cook and heat, in case you are in a morning rush. I would love to move this neighborhood just for this coffee shop. Highly, highly recommended!
Great little spot! I stopped by Republic Coffee House and had an amazing cortado — truly one of the best I’ve had. The atmosphere was even better thanks to a live musician who added a warm, cozy vibe. I haven’t tried the rest of the menu yet, but if it’s anything like the coffee, it must be delicious. I’ll definitely be back!
There’s something about this café that just keeps pulling me back. Not my first breakfast here, and every time I’ve got court in Pasadena, I make sure to stop by Republik Coffee. It’s kinda turned into a little ritual at this point. Today wasn’t an exception. Had to wait a bit longer than usual to find a table outside. No surprise, the place is always busy, and for a good reason. The girl who took my order was super friendly and attentive, really took her time to help me pick. Usually I go for the ham & cheese croissant, but today I switched it up — went with the salmon cucumber toast and their purple caramel latte. Both were spot on, fresh, balanced, and honestly just hit right. What I love about this spot is how consistent it feels. Good food, good people, that easy vibe where you can sit back, sip your coffee, and just watch the street wake up. Thanks for keeping it steady, guys. See you next time — court mornings don’t start without Republik anymore.
Crema Reviews
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