We love this place for delivery. Always good food; great eggs benedict dishes especially. Sadly,…read morethe side salad gets a bit wilty and warm from being packaged with the hot foods, which is more than my heart can take because it looks like good salad. I'm mostly here just to say BRING BACK THE CRAB CAKE BENEDICT!! It was so effing good! I'm guessing it was replaced with shrimp cakes to be more cost effective, but we order from Poppin Yolks a lot less frequently now.

I LOVE Popping Yolk Cafe, I first started coming to the Alhambra location. This spot is fixed right…read morein the middle of Old Town Pasadena. There's a great parking structure around the corner with 2 hour free parking. They have a reward point system using your phone number if you frequent the cafe often enough and can go towards different menu items. Matthew helped me order an iced ube latte and made me slightly more sweeter for me. This was perfect. I typically order their Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and switch out the fried potatoes with French fries (this is an extra $3 charge). Matthew was very kind bc he came up to my take letting me know the kitchen was closing if there was anything else I wanted to order before they closed up. Thank you for going out of your way to let me know so I could put my food order in. I was going to give this location 4 stars because there was no WiFi but the staff was SO NICE I had to give them 5 stars. I was able to make due without working on my laptop. So if you don't need to get any work done, def give them a try! Perfect brunch spot.

GF/DF pancakes were not a hit for me. The egg whites and turkey bacon were excellent!read more

Food: Sunday "brunch" here was incredible (it was 2 pm haha) We ordered many dishes however the…read morelemon ricotta pancakes were absolutely the standout. What really impressed me was their vegan menu; it's much more extensive than most cafes offer, with plenty of options that don't feel like an afterthought Service: Great overall! The host was warm and welcoming and even though it was a busy Sunday with a 30 to 40 minute wait, we were seated quickly once our table was ready. We sat outside and while it's not a true true patio (tables along the sidewalk), the gorgeous weather made it feel special anyway Atmosphere: Such a chill, cute vibe. It's easy to see why locals love this place. We'll definitely be back!!

I met with a friend here on Thursday morning and enjoyed the food! Upon arrival, you order and take…read morea seat with an assigned number. The girl taking our order was very sweet, but I must have missed the part when she said the drinks are picked up at the counter. When we received our food, we asked about the beverages - the waiter mentioned those are picked up at the counter. The barista was kind enough to remake the espresso shot for my friend since it had been sitting out for over 10+ minutes :) The food is tasty! We sat outside (perfect weather - overcast) and we shared an order of the avocado toast and the French toast plate. Good coffee, great portions with aligned price points. The inside is quite large, but it felt like something was missing... warmth/ decoration. Aside from that, Definitely recommend stopping by - I'm surprised I hadn't popped in sooner!

I was so lucky to find this place after searching relentlessly for a coffee shop with Wi-Fi in…read morePasadena. I went to the Starbucks on fair Oaks (only outdoor seating, no outlets), that really fun one on Raymond, and I walked around for about an hour before I found Copa Vida in downtown. They had amazing coffee, outlets, Wi-Fi, and really wonderful personalities. I loved their service and I definitely had to give them a shout out. Their patrons are just as friendly. I would come back here anytime, it's like a family with really good quality, service and food

A total gem with delicious food because of high quality ingredients. Breakfast burrito has potatoes…read moreand avo in it and the tortilla is grilled so it's crispy. Mouthwatering satisfaction!!! And the aioli dip is a great match. I had my doubts coming here because it looked like a regular boring diner but it's exceptional in the freshness. The breakfast sando is also on quality toast with both ham and bacon; the whole sandwich is well balanced with all the ingredients. Kids meal options are also great. Got a breakfast burrito for the kid and it comes with a lot of fruit which the kid loved. This is a special place! It's not super spacious and often packed, so come prepared! Counter order and then the staff brings plates to your table. There's outdoor swating. Restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of a plaza. So unassuming. Parking is off Mentor, up a ramp, if you're lucky.

We visited this restaurant with a party of four on 07/04/2026 at about 11am for the first time…read more There is plenty of parking, either on the street or in the free parking deck out back for this group of stores/restaurants. The food was excellent at this restaurant. The only reason for the one star deduction is for the disorganization. We arrived. Here you order at the counter and then find a seat. We ordered and there was just a couple of people in front of us. Once we ordered we sat at a table designed for four and then someone came around after just a couple of minutes and moved us to a different four top in a different part of the restaurant. If they were going to do that, why not just seat people from the beginning. The person who took our order was very kind, and it did not take too long for the food to arrive. I had the Cesar Salad Wrap, which was very well dressed and not dry, as some wraps are. It came with a side of bananas and strawberries. Our table also shared the House Waffle, and boy was it a treat. It had a delicious pistachio and nutella waffle. It was yummy. I also got to try a bite of my Husband's spicy sausage sandwich. It had a delicious spicy sauce, which really had a nice kick. Overall, a good experience and I would probably try it again.

We came here to celebrate my mother in laws not monster in law's BIRTHDAY! I have heard of Nicks in…read moreNewport Beach but, just realized that there had another location in Pasadena... SERVICE: 10/10 A+ Excellent Service! Everyone was very friendly. Emily was our service for the first half followed by Danny and her team. Everyone was very PATIENT!!! That's so rare!!! Very professional. There was no signs of moodiness or exhaustion. Bravo to the hardworking staff!!! SEABASS: 10/10 Star of the show! The fish was cooked perfectly. It was soft on the inside and a pinch of joyful crunch on the outside. However, I did not like the mash potatoes because it had a very weird taste... PRIME RIB DIP: 8/10 Not bad. It reminded us of the HAT's pastrami sandwich... FILET MIGNON: 9/10 looks delicious! My party finished his plate... CLAM CHOWDER: 10/10 My mother in law said it was very good! ARTICHOKES: 7/10 Very dry. We had to replace it with another appetizer... SPINACH DIP: 9/10 Delicious!!! The dip's flavor and texture really stood out... AMBIANCE: 10/10 Nice and a bit dimmed ambiance. We sat at a circular table for a part of 6 on the first floor. It felt really nice and intimate and you can watch the game on the TV screen as well... ROCK ON NICK'S SOUTH LAKE AVENUE!!!!!

Ambiance is great, though a little loud. Service is good…read more All our entrees were very good BUT the artichokes were not good. We first thought they were undercooked. They were warm (not hot) and it was difficult to get any meat off of them. I rarely ask for something to be sent back but especially for the price point here, these were not OK. We let them know that they were undercooked. The chokes were gone for a while and when they came back they were slightly better so we just made due and realized that they just weren't very good artichokes. Also, though the heart was good, the flavor of the leaves was not great and the dipping sauce was nothing special. They were covered with diced onions for some reason. When it's $21 for three halves, it was very disappointing.

CUTEST little cafe in Pasadena!! You can't really tell from the outside but the inside is bigger…read morethan it looks. I am obsessed with the decor and vibes of this place. I got the potato gravlax and it was amazing! I was afraid it wouldn't be enough food (felt more like a small appetizer) but it actually ended up being decent sized and pretty filling. I also got a mushroom and cheese pastry. They have tons of pastries to choose from and the servers are really helpful in deciding what would be a good option to get. I enjoyed my brunch here and def plan to be back when I'm in the area. @octrailsandtreats on IG for more eats!

Way over priced for the 8 items they have on their menu? No modifications on the bread for the…read moresandwich, aren't you a bakery? They will also let table sit open for hours while people wait outside. Understaffed, so service is slow. And ultimately the food is bland and absolutely nothing memorable. They actually make less pastries than they use to. Just go somewhere else, the renovation of this place actually made it worse if that's possible.

I came here for brunch. It was my first visit and the owner…read moregave me a canele on the house, which was a nice surprise. Fresh avocado toast had fresh ingredients and there was plenty of avocado. Ham and cheese croissant was served warm, and the cheese was nicely melted. The cafe has a cute vibe and is a good place for brunch. The owner was also very kind which made the visit even better. I would come back again.

"Prepared every morning" but NOT "cooked to order" as your staff repeatedly mentioned that they…read morecould not remove the ham as everything is "pre-assembled." Leaving no option for the customer to make changes... thus NOT cooked to order As I mentioned in my review, the coffee was NOT fulfilled as requested because your staff ran out of an ingredient for the coffee and didn't bother to tell us. I don't know what "candy" you're on about... Here's some constructive criticism - I recommend you take your time and read reviews carefully My review is not inaccurate because it is based off MY experience and to me it SEEMED that the food was not fresh if your staff can't assemble bread, cheese, ham, and an egg on the fly.

Great simple diner! Service is very friendly and fast, solid food all around, and a buzzing…read moreatmosphere. Putting into my rotation of local spots for breakfast. Get a side of banana bread to go.

The Reyn is a popular breakfast spot in Pasadena and a place I still visit from time to time,…read moreusually when meeting friends or colleagues. Despite its popularity, I find the food to be fairly average. Much of it tastes like it's made from standard commercial food-service ingredients rather than prepared fresh. On the positive side, the prices are reasonable, the dining room has a pleasant atmosphere, and the staff is generally attentive. Overall, it's a decent neighborhood breakfast restaurant - nothing particularly memorable, but nothing especially disappointing either. The Reyn Special - 3/5. A classic breakfast plate with eggs, bacon, hash browns, and banana bread. The eggs and bacon are fairly average, although the bacon tends to be overcooked and dry. The standout is the hash browns. They're cooked with a nicely browned, crispy crust while still remaining fairly moist inside. The real highlight, however, is the banana bread. It tastes homemade and is easily the best item on the plate. Crepes - 1/5. This dish comes as two separate plates: one with the ricotta-filled crepes and another with eggs, sausage, bacon, and your choice of fries or tater tots. Unfortunately, the crepes are the weakest part of the meal. The ricotta-filled crepes don't taste freshly made and instead resemble a pre-made food-service product that's simply reheated before serving. Both the crepe and ricotta filling have a generic flavor with noticeable artificial notes. You can choose either banana or strawberry topping, but both sauces taste overly processed and artificial. The accompanying breakfast plate is noticeably better. I chose the tater tots, which were well prepared - crispy on the outside while remaining soft inside. The bacon, however, was again overcooked and dry, making it tough to chew. The sausage was acceptable but unremarkable. Scrambled Supreme - 2.5/5. Despite the name, this is essentially an omelet. The eggs have a mild, neutral flavor, and the fillings are okay but don't stand out. Coffee - 2/5. The coffee is classic diner coffee in every sense. It's somewhat watery, heavily roasted, and finishes with a flat, slightly bitter aftertaste. It's neither particularly good nor particularly bad - just standard coffee that does the job. Overall, The Reyn succeeds as a comfortable, affordable breakfast spot with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. While the food is average, and several dishes rely on ingredients that taste commercially prepared rather than freshly made.