One of my favorite local cafe in Pasadena. Conveniently located next to 210 fwy entrance/exist. Love the cupcakes, it's tasty, reasonably priced, and pretty! Perfect as a gift or gatherings. They have doggie cupcakes, too, which my pups love. Inside of the cafe is clean with cute decor. Great options for breakfast and coffee. read more

Dots Cafe - Lemon raspberry and passionfruit cupcake for me. Doggie cupcakes for the good girls. - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

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A complete delight to visit Dots Cafe when I'm in town. For starters is the interior is decorated so sweetly and thoughtfully. It's like a big hug. Next, who doesn't love a dozen different types of cupcakes to greet you when you walk through the door? Well known for cupcakes, their savory family meals and breakfasts (breakfast burrito & sando) are delicious and generous. I can't believe I haven't written a review as I've been coming here for years and will be for years to come! read more

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Dots is a vibrant atmosphere with great food, wonderful staff, and excellent service. We look forward to going again. -Emissaries of Light read more

Dots Cafe - Hailey, the owner, with the Emissaries. - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Stopped in for a quick coffee before getting my nails done and was so happy with my experience. There was a line since it was Sunday morning but it moved efficiently. The worker was nice and friendly. I ordered a cold brew with almond milk, and it came out quickly and was really delicious. Inside has a good amount of seating and their menu was much larger than I expected, so I'll definitely be back to try some breakfast and pastries. read more

Dots Cafe - Iced Cold Brew - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

I absolutely love the music and I picked the perfect time to show up. I had to have the ultimate breakfast burrito, but there are so many different things to try here mainly the cupcakes and the coffee, but the breakfast burrito was perfect. Delicious, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, hashbrowns I'll smash stuff into one delicious burrito salsa, and the peppers were the perfect accoutrement There is a decent size parking lot, but I recommend getting here early because it's easy to see the this place is incredibly popular. They also deliver to... But if you're in a hurry, just do the prepaid order. Look them up, but I highly suggest you try at least three of the cupcakes... Because that's all I can eat in one sitting lol! read more

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My go-to cupcake spot from now on! We initially came here because it's the local spot for a pup cake since it was my dog's birthday. I decided to try a cupcake for myself too! It was $4.50 for my cupcake and $2.50 for my dog's. I got their chocolate vanilla cupcake and it was the most moist cupcake I've had in a while. It's a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting on top. I thought that the frosting to cupcake ratio was perfect since the frosting doesn't completely cover the cupcake's flavor. My dog also loved his little cupcake too! read more

Dots Cafe - Chocolate Vanilla - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Fun and pretty cafe & bakery with neat wallpaper, ample seating, and a nice lounge area in the corner. There's a huge display of their famous cupcakes and a lovely brunch menu. We came for Saturday brunch and about half the tables were being used. There were two staff working the counter and another in the back of house I ordered the Matcha Strawberry Latte over ice - delicious, though I really had to work the straw to get the strawberry jam at the bottom to mix with the oat milk and matcha tea. I find it strange that there was a $0.50 upcharge for ice (where are we, Europe?)...sure, $1.00 to upgrade to the Large size and $0.50 to substitute animal milk for oat milk - totally reasonably, but for ice? Review would have been 5 stars, but dropped one for the ice surcharge. The Classic Breakfast Burrito was tasty - 50% scrambled egg, 25% tater tots, 20% bacon, and 5% cheese. The salsa was pretty bland, so I spiced it up with Tapatio and the picked jalapeno. I'd order it again. The Mixed Berry Toast was excellent - honey, berries, coconut flakes, and whipped cream cheese on a scrumptious toast. Refreshing and sweet (but not too sweet). And the tots were tots...exactly what I expected, crunchy and yummy. Looking forward to coming again and trying other items on the menu. read more

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Support small business that's cupcake has been here forever they have multiple locations in the past in Pasadena but I think due to Rising costs they had to close down and this is their location that I know of they have a cafe with seating area and no one can match their signature cupcake box and it is always a nice treat we always get the Dozen Minis as gifts and my favorite is the chocolate mint and sometimes popular flavors run out beyond the watch for seasonal special flavors that they have I think two special flavors a month that they do support small businesses read more

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if you can only get one thing, get the new york pancakes. Incredible, i will be thinking of them until i have them again. read more

Dots Cafe - NY pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came in to pick up some mini cupcakes for my friends daughters 5th birthday. Location wasn't packed and service was very slow. What's worse, the cupcakes were dry. Paid $30 for a dozen. Wish the quality was better. read more

Dots Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

The aesthetics of the place are cute. There are great looking cupcakes. The food may be good but what I ordered unfortunately was not. I saw salads at other tables so maybe that's what is best to order. I would not recommend the chimichurri steak sandwich. The roll it comes in was not good, not even toasted. The chimichurri salsa was very watery and more of a salsa verde. Maybe try the chilaquiles- the menu picture makes them look good. Stay away from the sandwiches tho. read more

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Stopped by for some cupcakes! Great selection of mini and full sized cupcakes perfect for birthdays. There's also a menu of sandwiches and brunch items too. There's a small parking lot in the strip mall and can also park on the street. read more

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The atmosphere and decor is cozy cottage slightly bohemian with a touch of Dodger chill . The food looks amazing the cupcakes are cute super soft sugar bombs and service was sweet and quick. read more

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Cute spot to grab breakfast, only thing is you have to order first and find a seat after. The food is good and the service is friendly! read more

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Dots Cafe is such a sweet little spot! Their cupcakes are absolutely yummy-soft, flavorful, and not overly sweet. What I really loved is the huge variety they offer, so there's something for everyone whether you like classic flavors or something more fun and unique. It's the perfect place to stop by when you're craving a treat or need desserts for an event. Good parking too! read more

Dots Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cupcakes are excellent. Nice atmosphere and clean. Friendly service. Will be back to try their lunches. I came here mainly to get doggie cup cakes. read more

We tried Dots for the first time on 04/04/2026 at about 12noon, with our party of two. Although we have lived very close to Dots for over 9 years, we never actually tried it. It was, overall, a good experience. You order at the register, find a seat and then they will bring the food to you. I had both an order of the Tater Tots and the Berry Toast, which had honey, coconut, blueberries and strawberries. It was delicious. The toast was an average value and the Tater Tots were an excellent value. The cafe is decorated appropriately, and was decorated with Dodger Blue the day that we visited. It is a cozy place. Limited parking lot parking during busy times; however, there is also a lot of nearby street parking. read more

I love their mini cupcakes, you can't go wrong with any! My personal favorite is the cookies and cream. read more

Dots Cafe - Cookies and cream mini cupcakes in the back for a "locally grown" baby shower theme - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

We just got off the fwy and found this coffee shop and it was really cute go go dodgers . We tried their coffee and it was amazing. Would really come back to try their food and some of their pastries. It looks really good. read more

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Enjoyed brunch today. Nice atmosphere and good help. Food came out fairly fast. Decent pricing. We both enjoyed our meals. My breakfast burrito was great. The only thing lacking was a good salsa. What was served was terrible. I used hot sauce instead. Everything inside the burrito was really good. There's a fantastic green salsa at Emmi's in Sierra Madre. Go copy it. Definitely recommend! read more

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Love dots! Yummy fancy and high quality food. I love their turkey sandwich with fresh fruits. They use really turkey meats. My husand loves their ultimate burrito, and my daughter loves their pancake. Their drinks are delicious, services are excellent. It feels like a dream coming here. I bring my friends here! There is lot of parking and space inside. Great place to bring friends, and family! They open 8am and close 6pm. If you don't what to cook dinner, they have family meals under $60. read more

Dots Cafe - Dots 2 Dozen Mini (Mix & Match) - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Dots Cafe is super cute and delicious! I got the waffle combo and it was not overly sweet, it was perfect. The chai I got was good too! The customer service was good as well and the inside is nice and cozy! They have such a great display of cupcakes that I hope to come back to try again. read more

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Awesome! The best! Food, service ambience, decor. This will be my regular from now on. And prices are very reasonable. Good work Dots!

Super cute little cafe! This cafe has it all - breakfast, coffee, and the cutest cupcakes!! Went for cupcakes and was pleased with the selection. The carrot cupcakes were Delicious!! Will definitely go back to try out their breakfast items next time. read more

Dots Cafe - Dozen regular cupcakes - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I am so sad to say I had completely forgotten about this place!! Here I am a decade later and stumbled upon it again last week and thought to myself "wow have I been missing out!". Not too far from the freeway and the most delectable and adorable cupcakes and food! I ordered a breakfast sandwich deal that came with a delicious latte . What a steal I think it was $11. The most tasty brioche bread with egg, cheese, and bacon. Amazing. Picked up some delicious baby cupcakes for the fam and everyone raved about them. Particularly the blueberry cheesecake and salted caramel. Yummm. I was intrigued and inspired by the meal prep options they offer including the family meal deals that come with fresh baked desserts! I plan on ordering one soon to give it a try. Perfect for a busy week night to feed the fam a nutritious hearty meal. Dots will now officially become my weekly stop! read more

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I appreciate they offer a wide selection of cupcakes and mini cupcakes so you can try a lot of things. I also, admittedly, only tried their cupcakes and not their menu so maybe I'll come back to eat there another time. But as for their cupcakes only: I agree with other reviewers in that they're cute, they're good, and that they're also nothing special. I was most impressed with the frosting (as someone who usually wipes it off) because it's thick, rich, and not overwhelmingly sweet. But the cupcake itself is okay: I tried chocolate, red velvet, and carrot cake. Red velvet was a miss, chocolate was alright, and carrot cake was the best. It's cute and the mini cupcakes make for a nice treat above like a grocery store cupcake, but otherwise, not really a place I plan on returning to. read more

Dots is such an amazing cafe and bakery! They have the most delicious cupcakes - moist and not too sweet. They have mini ones perfect for kids and for adults who want a sweet treat without the guilt. Inside, the decor is beautiful. The wallpaper is gorgeous and they constantly have different balloon arches for the various holidays and occasions. The cafe has a very robust menu with plenty of healthy options. The portions are HUGE and perfect to share with another person. They offer take out meals, catered boxes, and party platters. This place is a gem and deserves to be recognized. Mamas and women, if you need a place to meet your mama friends and girlfriends, or if you want to take your child out for a mommy & me date, this place is a home run. Dots Cafe is a 10 out of 10! Extra kudos for the owner being the #1 Dodger fan!! read more

Dots Cafe - Decorative wall - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Absolutely yummy lunch at Dots cafe. They offer a menu with sandwiches, salads, and they even sell their popular cupcakes! This is a great location on Colorado/Rosemead and right off the 10 freeway! We all ordered their sandwiches and salad and it was all made very good. The food is very fresh, my fries were made perfectly crispy, and I love how my swiss cheese just pulls out. My only downside is the edges of the bread was a bit too tough for me. The lunch was a good portion. My colleagues loved their food as well and their salad was very good. Matcha latte was more milky but I finished the whole cup. The location is very clean and if you choose to dine in, then you would order first, and then staff would bring the food to you. Keep in mind lunch hours is usually very packed especially on a weekday so plan ahead :) read more

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I took my two friends first time here. They loved cup cakes and coffee. The service was outstanding. The place was clean, beautifully dressed My two friends want to comeback decorated designed and decorated beautifully decorated. My friends are definitely coming back. read more

The 5 stars is first for the very friendly service. But mostly it's for their blacken chicken sandwich. I only bought it on a whim and boy and I glad that I did. It had to be the best hot sandwich that I've ever tasted. As for the cupcakes, I guess I'll grudgingly give a 4 because i felt they are much better than 3 but not even close to a 5. They are very very dense and I like a more light cake. The icing's are amazing and they're what makes the cupcake. read more

Dots Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Really liked this place! I liked the variety of cupcakes. I was super excited to learn they do tea party boxes and tea parties there. They have parties there and regular groups. The owner was there and was very nice. They also make coffee drinks. Dots is right off the fwy and you kind of have to know it's there because it's not smack in the center of things, but it's worth checking out. The cupcakes were slightly dry in my opinion, but still good enough - and super cute. read more

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Great food, so many different options. Great coffee, matcha, and bakery items. Best part about it is the reasonable price you don't find many places in LA. Not to mention the service was fantastic. read more

What a cutie place! We came for the New York pancakes. They have cupcakes and pastries too. It was a few people in here but not a long wait. We got our drinks quickly and my sandwich came soon after. Waited a bit for hubbys pancakes but they take longer to cook. If we didn't live so far we would be regulars of this place. I'm read more

Dots Cafe - New York pancake - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Awful vibes from employees here. My mom didnt even entire the store and wasn't even a customer but an employee at this cafe decided to harass my mother walking on the street. My mom wanted to pick a lemon tree on the side of the road, and an employee decided to make it her business and confront my mom just for picking a lemon tree that belongs to the city. Employee yelled at my mom and harassed her for no reason. My mom wasn't obstructing their business or anyone's day. But the employee still went out of her way to leave her cafe and walk up to my mom to harass her about a lemon. Employees here apparently have a lot of time on their hands to worry about the city's lemon tree. This is not a very welcoming cafe read more

Great place for a quick lunch! Thanksgiving sandwich is a favorite and service is always terrific.

Cute spot!! Love the mini cupcakes. All kinds of flavors. I loved my tuna melt. My husband loved his breakfast burrito & my co worker friend loved her eggs, bacon breakfast. The people that ran the place were nice. They were patient while I picked flavors of cupcakes I wanted. lol It was during summer, so it was very bright and welcoming inside. Love the decorations. Lots of places to take photos. Will definitely stop by again. read more

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If I came to the reviews first, seeing that is an overall 3.9 stars I don't know if I would have tried this spot and I have to say the stars don't match because I love this place. Funny thing is, this is my 3rd time ordering the cupcakes because of a customer letting me try one. She said they're known for their cupcakes for not being overly sweet, which is something that I really appreciate. I can't rate on the cafe itself because I haven't physically been there. I've had them picked up for me. But I can rate on the quality of the cupcakes and they're delicious. My goal is to try every flavor but I keep going back to my chocolate varieties. The carrot cake it really a good one. I'm not too much of a fan of the red velvet but any of the chocolate or carrot, yes and yes. I recommend this place place for a good, quality cupcake, definitely try it out. I would order them for birthdays or a special occasions because they're just so beautifully decorated and taste good. read more

Dots Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Never had a single bad thing here. The breakfast sandwich is my personal fave. Kids love the children's pasta. Everyone gets treated with delicious cupcakes at the end. Super cute atmosphere with great food. read more

Excellent food and service, especially breakfast. Great variety of cupcakes that taste great too.

Look the cupcakes are soooo good. Every time I go they are fresh and delicious. Bad news staff aren't so friendly. There's clear favoritism in how people are treated. Yesterday a male employee gave a white woman in front of us a free cupcake simply because see was stylish and he liked it. We were right behind her and heard the whole conversation. We were next in the line and not even a hello? Not sure what "style" has to do with being kind. By the way we come here 1x a week. read more