Lavender & Honey
1383 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Crema's Take
“Lavender & Honey feels like that beloved neighborhood spot where locals keep coming back for consistently excellent espresso drinks and a genuinely pleasant atmosphere—the kind of place where courteous staff and cozy vibes make you want to linger over a fresh pastry or quick coffee. While their light food can be a bit stingy on portions, the carefully curated offerings like homemade jams and local honey selections give it a thoughtful, artisanal edge that sets it apart from typical coffee shops. It's the perfect balance of quick-grab convenience and slow-sit comfort, equally at home hosting friend meetups or serving as your quiet Pasadena refuge.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Cute place! I've been here maybe three times and it has always been pleasant. The staff and courteous and get your drinks to you quickly. I've only had their coffee drinks and they have always been well made. I'm going to have to try their sandwiches next time.
Cute coffee spot. Its popular among the locals. It can get pretty busy. Came in on Sunday at 11am and it was pretty packed. Fresh pastries looks yummy! They also have homemade jams and spread. Decided on a iced matcha. Matcha grade was good! Smooth tasting w almond milk.
I mean take a look what a $7.00 can get you for an avocado toast. A smudge of avocado & red pepper. It just gets worse every time. They can definitely afford to put 2 smudges. All it did is wake up my appetite. Latte was just ok with no foam just a flat milk and espresso. It’s not even a latte. Maybe need to retrain, So many better coffee shops now. Just disappointed to put that much money of nothing.
Lavender & Honey has always been one of my cozy go-to spots in Pasadena, and today’s chopped Italian salad reminded me why. 🥗 The salad came beautifully put together in a compostable box – generous layers of crisp lettuce topped with sliced salami arranged like a little flower, plenty of chickpeas, shredded cheese, black olives, and fresh diced tomatoes, plus two containers of dressing on the side so nothing gets soggy. Every bite had a good mix of textures and flavors—salty, tangy, and super satisfying without feeling too heavy. It’s the perfect quick lunch: fresh ingredients, good portion size, and that relaxed café vibe Lavender & Honey is known for. I’d definitely order this chopped Italian salad again next time I’m craving something savory but still on the lighter side.
Very cute little coffee shop that had a great menu and lots of additional things for your eyes to wander over, like the local honey. This is a great place to chill, meet your friends, and have a quick bite while you read. The staff is very thorough, super charismatic, and very knowledgeable about their craft. I'll definitely continue to visit this spot while I'm in town. Be warned, bring a fully charged laptop/phone if you plan to do any work here. And bring and open appetite to try something new!
Crema Reviews
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