I stopped by The Boy & The Bear and had the vanilla latte along with the avo toast. Both were…read morereally good--the latte was smooth and the avocado toast was fresh and satisfying. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the café itself is beautiful with a spacious, thoughtfully designed interior that's perfect for relaxing or getting some work done. I'm not sure if they have their own parking lot. I ended up finding street parking, but since it's Pasadena, there are also several public parking structures nearby that charge a small fee, so parking wasn't too much of an issue. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would definitely come back to try more of their menu.

I love their cardamom cinnamon bun! They can warm it up and it's so decadent and delicious!…read more Their iced vanilla oat milk latte was also amazing! Very friendly, clean, ample seating inside and out. Free street parking outside on green street. Unisex restroom.

Nice little place to grab a cup of caffeine in Altadena. I appreciate the good service that they…read morehave and the good vibes they share. If you're in the area and in need of some caffeine, make sure to try to stop by this place.

Excellent mascarpone cake with my latte. Cool place and chill service. Nice space out back before…read moreit gets too hot. Went back later for a fantastic iced green tea and my "stickers pack". Quit messing around and go here for your coffee.

I was looking for a local roaster so I can have some freshly roasted beans to grind in the morning…read more Freshly roasted? The bag I purchased had been roasted that morning, so yes. They are a small family business so I can understand if the hours posted on Yelp are not always accurate. They also will not have a large variety of roasted beans on hand on any given day, but will fill orders. This is an old school business, so just call ahead before you go.

Came here on a Wednesday at 11:11am. Door is locked and no notice outside saying it is not opened…read more It looks like the hours are incorrect on Yelp.

there's a new roaster and the coffee is wonderful. currently serving only pour overs, both hot &…read moreiced. single origins ranging from daily drivers all the way to competition level. currently it's outdoor seating with some shade available, though i was told indoors will be available soon. the competition levels are as wonderful & complex as others offered around town like at be bright, ondo, & wynd. one thing i really appreciate about their higher end beans is that the advanced processes aren't too overt. you taste a little of it in the background, but it doesn't taste too artificial or scream advance process. however, don't overlook the daily and rares. they offer great taste and value. just two weeks ago i was telling my significant other maybe i should stop ordering daily drivers because they seem dull and unexciting after drinking so many specialty offerings around town. i'm happy to say element changed my mind. last but not least, friendly baristas that are very willing to talk more about which beans might fit your flavor profile or the science of brewing. element is not just about good service, they understand hospitality; a distinction not all shops around town understand.

This grinder looks like a NASA TR hung , fruity _ bold and finally good customer service at Melrose…read moreplace

I don't drink coffee much but when I do, I drink at penny coffee roasters. As well as having…read moreincredible coffee, which started me on my coffee journey, the staff are incredible, the managers Adam and David do an amazing job to make the place feel like a warm and caring environment. Employees there are very kind and seem to take an interest in everyone who walks in the door. Recently an incident occurred that I have nothing but respect for how the staff handled. A now former regular, who I will be keeping anonymous for obvious reasons, was banned from the store for openly racist remarks and verbally harassing staff. I was not personally present for it, but that is accurate to my experience with said person. They have repeatedly made racist and classist comments and have pretty heavy handedly push their ideological views to me. After banning said customer, they proceeded to threaten and harass the staff, from what I saw in regards to the banning, the manager Adam handled it with more respect and elegance than I believed necessary. Despite his tact, she took that as an opportunity to go on a tangent of excessive profanity and slurs. I think it's very telling about the type of people who work at Penny that they value maintaining a safe and welcoming environment even in the face of bullying and harassment. I've never felt more inclined to go to penny than I do now. Thank you guys for what you do and keep up the good work. You guys are rock stars fr!!

I've been a loyal customer of Pennys Coffee since they opened in Azusa. Over the years, I've spent…read morethousands of dollars here and have recommended the shop to many friends and others in the coffee community. Unfortunately, my experience with the shop changed because of repeated interactions with the store manager, Adam and the event that had just happened. I want the owners to be aware of concerns I have regarding the atmosphere created by management. On multiple occasions, I have heard Adam speak negatively about the owners and other baristas in front of customers. I have also experienced him bringing personal and political opinions into conversations while working, which I feel creates an uncomfortable/unprofessional environment. He works every Monday so I can't even sit on the only couch and drink my coffee in peace, he's always talking nonsense and forcing his personal opinions down my throat. He never stops talking, and if you try to share your opinion, he talks right over you. He has a veryyy hard time accepting viewpoints that differ from his own. He's honestly on some sort of power trip. The most concerning incident occurred recently when Adam yelled in my face while inside the coffee shop!! Then the other barista, David got involved with his encouragement during this interaction. They surrounded me and were trying to intimidate me together and at that time there were no other customers in the store, and when I tried to speak to them to tell them to stop yelling at me- they went at me harder to the point I had to literally run out of the shop bc I didn't feel safe there. It's the first time I have ever had two men corner me and yell at me- it was honestly traumatizing. After leaving, I informed David that I would never be returning. I believed that would be the end of the situation. However, David provided Adam with my personal phone number without my permission, and Adam contacted me by text after I had already left the store in an effort to intimidate me further. During that exchange, Adam also accused me of being racist. I found it completely inappropriate that my personal information was shared without my consent so that a workplace conflict could continue outside of the store. I also want to address an issue with David. Throughout my visits, you have repeatedly attempted to hug me or touch me when I came into the shop. Regardless of your intentions, this made me uncomfortable. Customers should not be touched without their consent. I also work in the business of customer service, and I understand the importance of professionalism. I would never speak negatively about my employer to customers, push personal or political views on people supporting my business, yell at a customer, or use a customer's personal information to continue a confrontation after they leave. It's disappointing because I did like this coffee shop and wanted to continue supporting it. However, my experiences with Adam and David traumatized me. I hope the owners take these concerns seriously and address them so other customers do not have similar experiences.

Ever since I had Stumptown coffee in Portland, Oregon 7 years ago, I had wished this coffee chain…read morewould open a shop near me. My wish came true a couple of years ago, and I finally got a chance to visit this location in Pasadena. The inside is modern with two large tables that can seat four and three small tables for 2. There is also seating outside and a parking lot in the back. I got the iced oatmilk latte and it was delicious. They don't charge extra for non-diary milk which I greatly appreciate! There is free WI-FI. The coffee was good but I do wish they had more food and pastry options: like pistachio croissant or coffee cake, bagels and a few breakfast items. The almond croissant I got was just ok.

I always appreciate a good coffee shop that also has an excellent selection of iced teas. I came…read morehere to work on a hot summer afternoon and was very happy with the hibiscus iced tea and apple pastry. They were refreshing and absolutely delectable. Service was extremely friendly and the vibes were cozy. I just wish they had more indoor seating as the person behind me in line wound up nabbing the last table. I wound up sitting outside, but the refreshing iced tea made it all bearable.

I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for the first time and had a great experience! They have a small…read moreparking lot and we luckily were able to find a spot. There was only one person in line when we arrived and there were a few open tables inside. It's chill vibes, people were working on their laptops, reading, or hanging out with friends. They have four different types of unsweetened matcha. I ordered the Hokatsu matcha with honey and it was light and delicious! They brought out of our drinks to our table which was nice. The service was friendly and I can't wait to visit again!

Yorokobi Matcha Latte w/ Vanilla: 7.8/10 - vegetal and nutty…read morethat is smoothed out with the vanilla. Not sweet but nicely done but a smidge grainy which knocked it down a little Lychee Peachy: 7.5/10 - refreshing but purely a peach drink with no lychee to be tasted. A nice walking drink for the heat Signature Latte Cream Top w/ Vanilla: 8.3/10 - sweet with notes of caramel, cream, and coffee with a little punch The drinks are very well done and tbh the matcha leans more towards the matcha flavor itself which I appreciate and the signature latte will pls those morning goers who want a donut and a drink all in one. The customer service is actually the highlight as they explain the drinks well and bring your order to your seat. A very pleasant experience so I recommend giving it a shot for a simple but honestly worth it cafe Seating is limited and parking is what you expect from the area.

Stopped by Reborn Coffee on a Sunday morning. First time at Reborn Coffee and we were just driving…read moreby and noticed it. The coffee shop is a good size with many tables available for seating inside. It has huge windows so it's nice that the natural light shines through. Really welcoming vibe and excellent customer service. During this visit we ordered the Coconut Mocha Latte and Honey Hojicha Latte. Both lattes were delicious and hot, freshly made and brewed just how I like them. The coconut and mocha were a perfect blend. It wasn't too sweet and the espresso balanced out the taste of the coconut and mocha. The Honey Hojicha is also on point as it's not too sweet. The honey didn't over power the taste of espresso. We can't wait to come back and try other coffee drinks on Reborn Coffee's menu.

Have you ever gone to a pastry shop such as William Greenberg's Desserts in NY, NY that has a…read moretime-honored tradition of using the same recipe for generations for their beloved chocolate cake or cheesecake? Well this place ISN'T Greenbergs! I enjoyed for weeks their raspberry muffins only to have their store pull it off their shelf saying I was the only customer who liked it. Next came their bacon burritos, which were delicious and popular. Then of course the store told me last week that they won't carry them anymore. A good way to lose a loyal custome, but here the preferences of the loyal customers apparently don't warrant that much consideration. As for the coffee, it is served in paper cups that quickly dissipate the heat so that by the time you finish a cup, it is ice cold. And they refuse to reheat it. No longer recommend.