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    Danbi Coffee

    4.3 (377 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chris B.

    They doin it different here!! The best banana matcha latte I've tasted. Actual mashed banana in the cold foam with toffee almonds. My only complaint is I want it in a 32oz cup!! Creamy not too sweet and very high quality. Also got a matcha rain latte with matcha cold foam. Equally delicious. Sweet staff, they have some cute treats too but I didn't try any.

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    Canary H.

    Danbi Coffee is aesthetically pleasing and has delicious brews that satisfy anyone's taste pallets. Being in Pasadena, I'm surprised it wasn't heavily trafficked as other locations. I'm assuming because it isn't near the shopping areas of downtown, so it's not quite as bad. They have a designated parking area in the back of the coffee shop, but you can easily find parking on the street. We came on a Sunday morning and noticed all the seats being taken up inside. They have seats lined on the exterior of the perimeter of the store, too. The AC was blasting when we came, matching the cold, rainy temperature outside... we actually didn't end up staying here for long due to the that. When we were in line, we were able to peruse the merchandise that they had for display. Shirts, snacks, or drinkware. We also decided what items we had wanted from their menu. I was quite disappointed that they discontinued their mochi drink. I ended up getting their banana latte and my fiancé ordered their coffee coffee latte. We also ordered their beautiful dessert. Their banana latte was good but it truly tasted like an overripe banana; the type you put in your freezer to save for banana bread. I didn't quite like it. It was also topped with toffee bits, which gave the drink a new appeal. I think I preferred my fiancé's drink over mine. We ordered their Tropical Fruit dessert as well, which reminded me of the viral pastries I would see influencers eat. It had a crunch exterior made of chocolate with real mango chunks inside. It was mixed with passion fruit mousse and coconut crunch and sponge, like an almond joy bar. It was delicious but quite expensive to purchase. I'd love to try their other ones such as the Dubai chocolate one or their raspberry. Overall, the experience was quite decent. Their workers are very stressed and fixated on pumping out the drinks at a fast rate. I'd come back if I'm ever in the area, to try other drinks they have alongside their desserts.

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    Ian A.

    I had a good experience at Danbi Coffee (Pasadena). I ordered the Banana Cream Latte ($6.50 - Iced). The caffeine is soft but uplifting. And when sipped directly from the cup, there's a fresh & clean banana flavor from the cream. There's even a "CRUNCH" from its sprinkled almond toffee. It's not bad. I arrived at Danbi Coffee (Pasadena) on Monday (around 10:50AM). Parking is EASY and FREE which is a very pleasant feeling whenever in Pasadena. There's a public free lot across the street. There's also free street parking nearby. Most street signs say, "2 Hour Parking" or "1 Hour Parking." Staff is friendly and helpful. Staff politely answered all my questions. Staff was also busy with a steady flow of customers. My coffee took eight minutes and five seconds. As mentioned, I ordered the Banana Cream Latte ($6.50 - Iced). There's potential since the ingredients taste good quality and well-prepared. For example, I really appreciate how there's mashed up bananas in the cream. However, the drink tastes like separate ingredients all attempting to mesh together. This coffee doesn't taste like bananas; rather, it just tastes like a milky, weak-ish cold brew with squished bananas on top. It's not bad, but the cream tasted better than the coffee... On ambiance, Danbi Coffee (Pasadena) looks relatively clean but old. The plastic chairs have bits of hair in its crevices. There's swathes of dust underneath the corners of the building. The cleaning all felt a little half-done. Fortunately, the tables and general area felt clean. Also, I love how they're generous with the air conditioning; the location is almost chilly and crisp. There's also utility at Danbi Coffee (Pasadena). Although there's only three electrical outlets, they're adapted to hold four sockets each. There's also customer internet with password; the details are displayed near the register on the straw container. There's also a gender neutral restroom. In addition, there's about 12 interior tables, and there's about seven outside tables. There's plenty of seating. Overall, I had a good experience at Danbi Coffee (Pasadena). Parking is EASY and FREE which is a luxury for Pasadena. Although the location is also a bit worn down... there's genuine utility if searching for a solid work/study spot. Danbi Coffee (Pasadena) is not bad. 4.5 out of 5

    Banana Cream Latte & Matcha Rain
    Mary A.

    Very clean and cute place with plenty of indoor seating. Great spot for studying. Parking was easy with a free lot in the back and additional street parking available. Staff were nice, though service was a bit slow. We ordered the Matcha Rain (unsweetened) and Banana Cream Latte, along with the Tropical Mango and Espresso Tiramisu for dessert. The matcha was a bit of a letdown. It tasted more milky than matcha-forward. The banana latte wasn't bad and didn't taste artificial, but it leaned on the sweeter side. For desserts, they were a bit pricey, but the espresso tiramisu stood out. Great texture, flavor, and not overly sweet. The mango dessert had potential, but the mango itself insiwas very tart. Overall, a decent spot, especially for studying, but some hits and misses with the drinks and desserts.

    Coffee Rain  Banana Cream Coffee Latte
    Urvie P.

    I LOVED MY DRINK! As soon as I finished I wanted another one. Such a treat. It's a cute cafe with a great selection. They certainly have a diverse menu that rotates and it seems they are in the specialty coffee / matcha lane. Cream tops, fun flavors and such but they use good coffee beans so I am sure there regular standard cafe items are also really good! The service was quick and the space was spacious to work but it does get crowded! They have a nice patio too! I can't wait to come back!

    Matcha rain and strawberry latte with espresso
    Gloria L.

    Nice spot to study and get work done at in Pasadena! This cafe has a nice ambiance with a clean interior and they have plenty of tables and several outlets along with outdoor seating available. There is parking available on the streets and their back lot. Their drinks were solid but nothing spectacular imo. I got their matcha rain which is a matcha latte with oat milk and with matcha cream top. I thought it was pretty sweet and the matcha flavor was very mild and wasn't as rich as I'd like. It was also on the pricier side of $8. My friend got their strawberry latte with added espresso and that was pretty good with a nice balance of coffee and sweetness from the strawberry bits. Overall a nice spot to study at but i thought their matcha was just okay. I would probably stick to their coffee next time. They also have really pretty cakes on display although quite pricey at $10 and up for each.

    Sunny day at Danbi
    Robbie B.

    Coffee/boba/matcha shop number 10,000 is here ... Danbi! As a Pasadena guy, I'm moving this one to the top of my list. Here's why: Creamy. If you like an einspanner coffee drink (cream top), put Danbi on your list too. Super creamy and oat milk is available at no extra charge. In fact, all the drinks are priced two or three dollars less than other shops, and the taste is 10/10. There are tons of other options but you cannot beat good coffee. Parking. Unlimited and free behind the shop (which is built into some kind of apartment building I think). Seating. Tons of tables, comfy seating, and great Wifi. It's Sunday afternoon and every table is taken. But there are tall chairs available around this cylinder thing that are very cool. Three baby strollers in the cafe right now, they all contain dogs. Not much in the food department, but the ham and cheese croissant I got was gobbled up in about 10 seconds, so it must have been pretty good. See you At Danbi!

    Strawberry Matcha Rain, Banana Cream Coffee Latte, Coffee Rain
    Jeremy D.

    I had the Strawberry Matcha Rain. The matcha foam was great. A bit too much ice, interesting flavor. The store is nice clean, doesn't feel like a regular coffee shop.

    Thomas K.

    I visited Danbi Coffee to focus on my course work. There were plenty of street parking on Green, so I didn't bother with their parking lot. I got an ice matcha latte. While I ordered less sugar, I still thought it was a touch too sweet. It was still a good drink. There were plenty of seats, but crowded due to its proximity to Pasadena City College. It gets pretty loud but what really bothered me was the temperature. I was trembling after an hour. For a typical spring day (76F), I had worn T shirt and shorts. Overall, would revisit.

    Menu 2025
    Thuy Dan T.

    I've frequented this shop now and it's 5 stars in my eyes. The matcha rain has been consistently smooth and tastes the same every time. A little sweeter but it's good! The internet is great speed for working, even if sitting in the outdoor tables. Free street parking around too!

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    Haleh M.

    Heard nothing but great things about this place and when I happened to be in the area I had to make the stop. There's plenty of street parking around which was great. Upon entering there was a line of about 5 people in front of me. I was looking at the merch items on the wall and couldn't help but notice all the dust. I waited for my turn and when the time came the barista was not welcoming. I ordered the Einspanner coffee and while good I have definitely had better. I noticed the majority of folks were ordering matcha so maybe next time I'll try that.

    Alyssa O.

    I kept wondering why so many customers were ordering the matcha rain, so I had to try it myself -- and man, it was delicious. Definitely a must-try. Their iced latte was also pretty tasty. They don't have a huge selection of syrups, but that was fine with me. I believe the one I chose was honey-based. I probably looked a little funny walking out with a matcha and an iced latte in hand, but I couldn't decide. Besides, whichever one I didn't really like, I just gave to my husband lol. If you're around Pasadena, definitely try this spot.

    Banana Cream Matcha, Matcha Rain
    Ana T.

    I love their banana matcha and strawberry matcha rain. Very thick and you can taste the matcha and fruit. Parking is also very easy. Plenty of seats inside but it's always packed. Their pastries are alright though.

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