Coffee and Plants
62 W Union St, Pasadena, CA
Crema's Take
“This Pasadena gem wins loyalty with an exceptional drip coffee that keeps regulars coming back, paired with thoughtfully crafted specialty drinks featuring house-made syrups like their notably non-artificial rose option. Beyond the coffee, it's the complete experience—cozy atmosphere perfect for lingering, knowledgeable baristas, and an impressive spread of vegan-friendly pastries and light fare like their standout Just Egg Tartine—that makes it feel like a genuine neighborhood anchor rather than just another cafe.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Wonderful cafe. This is my go to for drip coffee, which I normally don’t drink for the taste, but of all the similar cafes in old town Pasadena, this is the drink I keep coming back to order. I get it though, drip coffee is a low margin drink and not as instagramable, but it is…
Always passed by this place and wondered how the food was. I was pleasantly surprised. Drinksand food are great. Recommend the Justegg Tartine. Barista was very attentive and knowledgeable.
We were in Pasadena for the day looking for a coffee shop with decent vegan options and we were blown away with this one. Fantastic drinks, delicious treats, an environment dripping with coziness, and staff who are kind, thoughtful, and helpful. We wound up coming back 3 times…
Great find! I’m not a fan of any rose-lavender-flavored lattes but the barista did mention that their rose syrup is house made and doesn’t have the artificial flavoring that most shops have. I took her word and gave it a try! Loved it. I had it hot but I’m sure iced would have…
Truly this place came through where it counts: after enjoying the Rose Parade on Jan. 1st with a friend, we were having a difficult time finding a place to sit. We had JUST placed ourselves in two different wait lists at two different restaurants, so while we waited, we wandered…
Crema Reviews
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