My go to breakfast and lunch spot! Don't skip out on the desserts! My go to-taco salad and tuna melt! read more

Cupcakes were very good, I'd definitely good but the Asian lady at the register was so rude. It was my first time going there, I was unsure of how to order cupcakes for her to give me a nasty attitude. When we walked over to where the cupcakes were, her attitude did not go away but got worse if anything. She was giving me the wrong cupcakes, did not smile, tossed them in there. I would go again, but would walk out if that lady is there, that is not the service someone expects when walking into a new place. read more

Cute boutique cupcake shop with really nicely decorated interiors. But beside the cute interior, I'm in LOVE with their breakfast burrito. The cupcakes are not the best in town (and rather on the pricier side) but it's nice to bring over a box to a gathering or as a gift. Their breakfast burrito is BOMB! It was so good that I forgot to take a picture lol! It comes with hash brown, eggs, cheese and your choice of bacon/sausage/avocado (I got bacon and added avocado). For $11, it's also REALLY girthy (yes, I said girthy lol!) so well worth the buck. Good for two meals! I'll definitely be back here for the burritos. Their cupcake boxes are really cute; I brought over a box of 9 mini cupcakes to a house gathering, and it was nice to cut up into little pieces and have a little cupcake tasting. My favorite was the dulce de Leche, and the vanilla chocolate - the cake part of the cupcake had that nice almond extract. Will definitely be back, and bring my toddler son as a fun little outing and let him pick out a few cupcakes. And I'll get the breakfast burrito lol! read more

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My favorite cupcake place. I always get the mint chocolate cupcake. It is the best I have tasted so far. I know some people do not like mint flavored food but if you do, you have to try the cupcake at this place. It will probably become your favorite too! read more

I don't usually post lengthy reviews unless the experience is extremely good or bad. But this is bad. My family fell in love with dots family meals. They r good in quality and in taste and feeds a family of 4 and I have been ordering the family meals once a week and this week I ordered TWICE. They take pre orders and pre payment for their family meals. I pre ordered for this Wednesday and picked it up and everything was great. I also pre ordered 4 DAYS BEFOREHAND to pick up this Friday and they confirmed my ordered. My family and I really liked their food and this Friday they had a family meals with steak, pasta and cookies that we really really wanted to try. I told my kids about dots and their meals since this Monday. They liked this Wednesday's so we were so excited about the Friday family meals and we were so looking forward to it and everyday this week I was prepping my family and saying oh they have steak and pasta and cookies! So I drove the family to the Santa Anita mall and had a great time and told them on the way home we will pick up dinner at dots and they were so excited. We arrived at dots and I went inside to pick up my order and they TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE ANY??? I'm like what do you mean, I pre ordered 4 days ago. I don't get it. The owner lady said someone came in to pick up the last one? Huh?? I preordered and confirmed the order for pick up and they gave the last one to some other person? How does this happen?? All she did was apologize and didn't even make me feel any better or remedy the situation. I told my family about this dinner 4 days ago and prepped them and they were so happy but I walked out of dots with nothing! Being sorry doesn't feed my family. What does pre ordering and pre paying do when they don't even honor it ?? She said they made the exact amount of preorders. Obviously not! Someone messed up bad and gave my food away or didn't make enough food. I don't even know what happened. I felt so bad. I had to walk to the car empty handed and my family kept asking me what happened and I had to tell them they didn't have our food and we had to go somewhere else for dinner. They were so disappointed to the point of almost crying and I felt so bad and felt helpless. This whole experience was horrible. I regret counting on dots to deliver. I was a loyal customer but not anymore. I was going to order for next week for Christmas Eve. They are doing a prime rib family meal for $175. Expensive but was gonna order at least 3 for a family party but not anymore. I don't want to show up empty handed and can't trust that I would even get my food I preordered. I rather go to an establishment that actually puts customers first and knows what they are doing. If they mess up, take the blame and at least make me or my family feel better but I walked out of there feeling ill to my stomach with nothing. To see your kids' faces so sad is just heartbreaking. read more

I have been wanting to come here for some time. Sadly, I was really disappointed with my Dalgona w/ Oatmilk. All I could taste was milk, which sucked because I was really looking forward to the drinks here. I should have just stuck with my og order but it is what it is. Price is right though. The idea of the Bento Box was just so darn cute, I had to get it. I got the Thanksgiving Sandwich. In my mind, I was thinking it would be comparable to Earl of Sandwich's Holiday Turkey Sandwich, but it was nowhere near it. It was super dry and the bread was too thick; I actually just took the tops off. The Bento Box includes either salad or fries, pickles and a mini cupcake. I opted for the salad. Shocking, I know! I'm such a French fries kind-of-girl, but I was curious about the dressing that it came with. I had heard that it's a must try. I probably would have enjoyed the fries more. The redeeming thing here was the cupcake. I got the Strawberry Shortcake and it was a great cupcake. It was the perfect size and it wasn't overly sweet. I think the prices are very reasonable and the decor is super cute. read more

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Seriously the Cutest Little cafe! Very friendly Staff and Delicious food! This is such a beautiful establishment the entire inside was decorated with love and light! I came in today on a whim and I'm so pleased I did! It's so cozy inside and absolutely beautiful to boot! I'll definitely be back. I also purchase some sweet treats on the way out I cannot wait to dig in later today! Everything is priced reasonably and it's all Fresh! Thank you for a lovely lunch & a relaxing experience. PS the cupcakes and cookies were phenomenal, especially the chocolate chocolate, cupcake, carrot cake, and mint chocolate cupcake! Definitely satisfied my sweet tooth! read more

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There's this lil' place called Dots.... They are hands down, THE best cupcakes. And that comes from a 'cupcake connoisseur'. But that's just semantics. I don't particularly love a ton of frosting, so if there are any of you out there who are like me, you should think about having Dot's Cupcakes cater something for you. Or stop in and take a bite of one. Even just a nibble. Yummm. read more

Dots Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

We stayed at a local hotel and came across this gem to have our morning coffee. As soon as you walk in you are greeted to a delicious assortment of cupcakes...18 types to be exact. We obviously couldn't pass them up and bonus they have mini cupcakes so way less commitment :) We ordered the ultimate breakfast burrito because it had avocado, bacon and sausage added to the basic egg, cheese and tot hash brown burrito. The only thing I would change is the sauce it is served with. It's sort of a purée of some sort with very minimal spiciness. Definitely could have used some salsa. The burrito was huge! You definitely need an appetite to order this. We also had flavored lattes (caramel and hazelnut) and they were delicious. read more

Dots Cafe - Mini cupcakes - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Totally love it I can order on the phone and stop to pick it up before going to our camping spot. Always fresh

I was in Pasadena for an appointment and was craving a cupcake. Lucky me. Here was Dots Cafe just before heading home and jumping onto the freeway! I love just about anything strawberry. I was glad to see they had strawberry shortcake on the menu as well as some others. The cake consistency across each of the flavors purchased were soft (not cornbread consistency) and moist. Strawberry shortcake, vanilla honey and chocolate mint were my favorites. True to taste and ( mint was minty lol) and not too sweet! Just perfect! Enjoyed a lavender latte with oat milk. Coffee was not bitter tasting at all and the latte was creamy Wall art of flowers is a pretty focal point. They may want to divide their employees only area. It takes away from the ambiance in my opinion. The wallpaper of flowers is nice though. I like this place...until my next visit! read more

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Love their cupcakes and it's so cute inside, perfect for lunch and desserts! Great place for get togethers!

The cupcake shop also serves food and drinks. The menu consists of sandwiches, pasta, salads, coffee, and tea, etc. ::Food:: Ordered food to go, we were surprised about the generous portion. Unfortunately, the food was so bland we had to add our own seasoning. We got the Mac & Cheese and Linguine & Meat Sauce; it was not worth the price. I wouldn't eat here again. ::Dessert:: I will only come back for the cupcakes. The flavors I liked are Red Velvet, Fleur de Sel, Carrot, Cookies & Cream, Marble Swirl, and Tiramisu. All the cupcakes were moist but the frosting can be a little too sweet. ::Covid-19 Protocols:: -Staff wears a mask -Hand sanitizers are available ::Customer Service:: The staff was friendly. ::Tip:: Check their website for the daily cupcake flavors. ::M's Notes:: -Indoor Seating -Parking Lot read more

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We purchased Dots Cafe Easter Family meal for our Easter dinner. The food from the main course of roasted ham and turkey to the side dishes and dessert were expertly prepared, flavorful and delicious. We will definitely order this again. read more

Love this place! First of all, cupcakes!!!! But they do have breakfast and lunch food as well. And cupcakes!!!! Ambiance is so cute! Great place to meet up with the girls but I've taken my bf who likes the food (could care less about the cute decor though - hmph). Prices are reasonable and service is good. Cupcakes! read more

Staff was very friendly and greeting when I walked in to pick up my phone order. Food is delicious. I ordered the breakfast burrito and added sausage (you get a choice to add sausage, bacon or avocado) I paid extra for the avocado. Side Salsa is delicious! Tortilla is crunchy on the outside, just how I like it read more

Dots Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Still love these cute little cupcakes! Always brings back memories of great times! Great for birthdays / simply an indulgence.

We have been wanting to try this place out. We always pass by the location next to a freeway and seen the long lines. Anyway, finally made it and had breakfast. I had the Breakfast Plate & my wife had the Waffle Combo. We also were mesmerized by the presentation of the cupcakes; it was very inviting and looked interesting. Of course my wife ordered our selected go to sweet flavor. To our surprise, the taste were below average. The waffle was hard, the milk tea was bland, the hash-brown tasted like it's soaked with butter, the sausage was dry, & the infamous cupcakes all tasted the same (though had several different flavors). What made it different was the icing and occasional filling. However, I give it above average in presentation and ambiance. But you can't get full with presentation and ambiance. You go to the restaurant more for the flavors, service, & selections. The service was phenomenal though; however, none of the server wore gloves (though they were wearing masks). A couple of the server and preparer were wearing a cap, but the other two were not and both have hair flaunting around. To our disappointment, we found a string of hair... after we were done. read more

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One of my favorite cupcake spots! The original is in Old Town Pasadena where they know our order! This location is super cute and larger with a cafe! This location offers more than just cupcakes, they have breakfast, sandwiches, salads, coffee/tea drinks, plus house made family meals and meal plans! There are some satisfying savory meals available! This last time we were here for a quick snack and it was yum! Steak Chimichurri Sandwich - skirt steak, swiss, mayo, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, chimichurri on a soft French roll - the sandwich was yummy! The bread was thick but soft with great texture. That chimichurri sauce was so good! I used the drippings from the sandwich as a dip for the fries! The steak was cooked well, tender, and thin enough to eat easily. Fries were okay, tasted like they were sitting out for a bit though. BLAT - turkey, bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, & mayo on housemade bread - this is your typical BLT but it is huge! Pretty good. Fleur de Sel cupcake - my favorite cupcake ever! This is my usual and since it's been a while since I've been here, I had to get my fave. Iced Lychee Black Tea - this is super yum! Make sure to mix it real good, otherwise, you get lots of sweet at the beginning and no sweet later on. It tastes like they use canned lychee bits, and the syrup from the can as the flavoring. It's still good & yummy! This is my go to drink! I've had pretty much all their flavors of cupcakes as we get them for team meetings or celebrations! My fave is definitely the Fleur de Sel, but all the chocolate cake based ones are great! The other flavors aren't as great for me, sometimes a little dry. But they all taste great! They also offer meal plans or family meals, they come out to about $10 per portion. Great for when you don't want to cook, big groups or picnics! They have the weekly menu up on their Instagram page. The little cafe is the cutest! Great service! Great food! Great ambiance. Parking is available in the small shared lot, otherwise, street parking is available. Definitely recommended! read more

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Very good cup cakes beautiful and talented people who do a great job with them. I enjoy eating the cup cakes.

Don't even know that Dots cafe sells family meals until my cousin tells me about it. My wife and I decided to try their Father's Day dinner special. For $130, I think it is worth it, the amount of food can last for 2-3 days. The ribeye has great flavor, tender and easy to chew, especially for my kids. The salad is refreshing. Potato Gratin and the Spinach Cream are a little on the salty side. The peanut chocolate dessert is excellent, moist and flavorful, not too sweet. I will definitely try their weekly dinner meals when I am too lazy to cook. read more

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So... my dog turned 2 recently, and I was in search of a doggy cupcake and delivery ASAP. As you can imagine, doggy cupcake delivery is not really a high-in-demand business, but what do you know? Dot's cafe to the rescue! They had a doggy cupcake on their Postmates menu so I ordered it, but you can't just order ONE teeny cupcake for delivery, right? So I also ordered a bunch of cupcakes for myself and a bunch of their coffee drinks. Their cupcakes are of course, delicious. But I was also pleasantly surprised by how good their coffee drinks were! We got a vietnamese iced coffee, a dalgona iced whipped coffee, and a vanilla latte. All were excellent and definitely were needed after the sugar crash I'd have after eating a bunch of cupcakes. As for my dog, he really enjoyed the little cupcake that started this whole adventure! read more

Dots Cafe - Doggy cupcake. Small but actually the perfect size for my pup. Did not come with the birthday sign! - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had to pick up cupcakes for an event for work. At first I was about to go to the other location in Pasadena but they didn't have an earlier pick up time. The suggested that I order from this location instead. They open at 8am which is so convenient. There is a small parking lot so you can't miss it. Originally I ordered via email and they called me to confirm and pay over the phone. I came in and my order was ready. I got 2 dozen minis and the flavors are random. I did asked if they can tell me what they are and they said to look at the flavor menu. For work event, I already know people would ask. I just printed a flavor menu page and highlight the flavor they gave me myself. I also asked for an itemized receipt during pick up but they forgot to include in my bag. Later I had to call back for it via email which they were able to send. Overall I can see people hosting an event here but since parking lot is small maybe you might need to park on the street. The cupcakes here are sweet and soft. Cute design too. I would keep this place in mind for future events. read more

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Terrible Service. Cashier was full of herself and arrogant. Did not listen or cared about what items I was requesting. Tried to order a half dozen REGULAR Cupcakes along with other baked goods. The Cashier literally threw the cupcakes inside of the box. She had only given me thee of them and they were mini in size along with the wrong flavor. After asking politely to change the cupcakes as they were not what I asked she proceeded to take longer and not even acknowledge what was I had said. The then proceeded to ring me up ignoring the fact I had asked her for a half dozen cookies and scones before ringing me up. After asking her politely again to include the cookies and scones that I had asked for The cashier proceeded to roll her eyes and scoff at my request. After I my transaction was completed I had then walked over to who was the acting manager. And expressed how I have been coming to this location since before Covid and that this was the worst service I had received here and that it was not ok for someone to act so rude without provocation. Well the manage did not care either. Her response was dull and unpleasant at someone telling her that her employee was being rude. As this is happening the Cashier proceed to laugh at the situation and my complaint. I repeat The Cashier Laughs at the fact that SHE is being rude to customers. And since the managers response to me addressing this was a simple and utterly pathetic "OK". The actual food is terrible here and has been since they opened. The cupcakes are ok and the service was ok. But after my experience today I will not be coming back. Hospitality has gone out of the window and that is not ok. I do not care to bash on local businesses as we do need them but there is a line in Hospitality and they as a business fumbled and lost my support. read more

I've recently came to Dots for some cupcakes for my daughter. Since indoor dining is closed, we walked in to order. I like to see what flavors are displayed and just look around. As I walked in, the male asked if I was ordering cupcakes or food. I said cupcakes and looked over at the female, she didn't look very friendly or inviting. She did not smile or said a peep. I just browsed and ordered assuming she is helping me. Which she did. But I expected a little smile, a pep talk or just something. Especially a time like this, I'm coming in to buy some cupcakes for you to have a job and get paid. And being in the customer service and food industry, I expected more than just a stand there behind the cupcakes stare. Anyway, I got half a dozen of mini cupcakes, and browsed around but just didn't feel a nice vibe. So i paid and left. A few tasted a bit dry like it wasn't freshly baked that day. Mind you, I went on a weekday afternoon. I've also been to Dots Cafe pre covid, maybe over a year ago and the service was better. I've had breakfast but don't remember but I'm sure I posted a photo then. read more

Dots Cafe - half dozen minis $12 - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

I came in today to pick up some cupcakes for a client so she could give a friend for her birthday. I called ahead of time and spoke with Kim she was so kind and professional over the phone. I requested 6 mini cupcakes wrapped in a birthday box. It was wrapped so lovely and my client was very happy with her purchase. The shop is so lovely and cheerful inside. The variety of cupcakes is plentiful and they also offer nut free options. Parking is easy even though it is a small parking lot. If you're looking for some yummy cupcakes check out Dots!! read more

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I absolutely love the cupcakes from here. I have been getting them for years upon years from the different locations. Now this did the location closest to my home so I have been stopping here. These cupcakes are delicious. I usually get the minis so we have variety. The service is great and they are fast and attentive. The decor is always so cute with balloons or other photo frames available. This place is perfect for a birthday , anniversary or just because . read more

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We came for breakfast and ordered the Thanksgiving sandwich and Ultimate breakfast sandwich, along with a cappuccino and Vietnamese coffee. For the Thanksgiving sandwich, as you can see in the pictures, the focaccia is extremely thick. It was dry and hard to chew and lacked any flavor -- it tasted like I was eating plain baked dough. The turkey was also extremely dry, making the sandwich even drier than it already was. I ordered the sandwich mainly for the "herb aioli" that it claimed it included on the menu, but it was nothing like aioli -- it tasted like a bland mayonnaise. The ultimate breakfast sandwich was far from "ultimate" and not even as good as a basic sandwich. It was just as bland as the Thanksgiving sandwich. The bread was extra oily and made the sandwich feel very heavy. Overall, the sandwich was mushy and, after a few bites, it just tasted disgusting. I specifically asked for the Vietnamese coffee to be less sweet, but they made it the normal sweetness, which was extremely sweet. They remade it, but this time, the entire cup was ice and, after removing the ice, only 1/3 of the cup was a watered-down coffee. The coffee was acidic and bitter in a very gross, medicine-y way. They separated the condensed milk, but because the coffee was iced, there was no way to mix it in thoroughly. I tried mixing it with a plastic knife, and even then, it remained separate. This was one of the worst breakfast experiences I've had this past year. read more

Dots Cafe - Mushy, oily "ultimate" breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I don't know where to start with this review so I'll just go for it. I've been a fan of Dots since the beginning of their journey. The cupcakes have been a huge hit in my family. I used to love going to their location on Arroyo many years ago, where the original staff and bakers planted their roots for this establishment. I've been honored to meet a few of the back of house staff; which are the main reason why this business has bloomed. I see a lot of the original members have left their legacy and original recipes behind and now the cupcakes just don't taste the same. These cupcakes used to be delicious, now just dry and overly sweet. Once the cafe opened, I was able to try their new menu, meet new faces, including the owner, Hailey Kwon. After meeting her several times, I really wonder how her doors are still open. This lady plays a whole facade on her socials and if you pay close attention, she never takes a moment to honor the people who work hard behind her doors who make her business possible. The times I've interacted with her, she has been rude, grumpy, almost bothered that she has guests at her overpriced cafe. I'm done coming here because I simply can't understand why she's so cold, and I've seen her intimidate her staff right in front of customers. She hires young people to pay them less and intimidate them. and I was hearing the stories from past staff on indeed where it's confirmed she's taken advantage of a lot of good people, including the main baker. No wonder the cupcakes don't hit like they used to. I hope the owner finds happiness and turns her place around. And now that the building is white, it definitely feels plain, like any other cafe. Treat your employees and guests better! Your cafe has lost its spunk. read more

Cookie and atmosphere are amazing. Very lively and delicious! However not an ideal study cafe. No WiFi available. But it's nice to sit and enjoy good company. read more

Literally every single time I place an order it's wrong. No exaggeration the last 10 orders have been wrong. Price of cupcakes also went up. I no longer will continue to support. read more

I've loved Dots for a long time, but boy has time changed things for Dots. My cupcakes that I purchased today feels and tastes like it may have been made the day before. The "muffin top" of my cupcake is super dry and hard, not moist or fluffy at all. Looking into their dessert bar wasn't great because everything just looked stale. My sister also had a bad experience with dots the last time we went and when my sister emailed the owners, they didn't seem apologetic or really care about welcoming her back. I'm sad that Dots has lost its spark. I'd much rather go to Nothing Bundt Cakes now, especially after eating my cupcake today. Mm.. yuck. read more

Dots Cafe - Look at the dents my nail is able to make into the hard and dry "muffin top" - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Dots, once a beloved cupcake shop for my wife and I, but now just tasting stale. The shop was nice and offered a wider selection of food stuffs, but the appeal is the cupcakes when it comes to Dots. Unfortunately, it is nothing like how it originally was back on Dayton. read more

I recently tried this place out for their chocolate cupcake after having a sweet tooth craving. Their chocolate cake was very moist and rich, but not the kind that's overbearing. They have many different flavors including a mint chocolate that I'd like to try out one day. They're serving up coffee and breakfast items and are open during COVID-19. As far as location, they're also located on the Far East side of Pasadena, closer to Arcadia. Be sure to check their IG page for takeout specials! read more

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

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I had an opportunity to finally try out Dots cafe during quarantine. They offer safe contactless pickup. I have ordered the family meals a few times now and they have not disappointed! For $40, you get a 3 course meal that serves four. The food is delicious and it always comes with a family meal surprise. We got shaved ice with our Hawaiian family meal as a family surprise! The menu changes daily and it is set the Sunday before the week. It's evident that the chefs are passionate about food and every single detail is planned out meticulously. You can conveniently order these family meals online. You will have to try out the cupcakes, they are moist and not too sweet! Their Dalgona coffee is a must try! For only $4, you get a tall glass of delicious coffee. This is definitely one of the top cafes in the Pasadena area for quality food and drinks. read more

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Kind service, positive vibes, beautiful decor, large variety of cupcake flavors! I got the 6 mini cupcake box for $13 to mix up flavors! Mint n chip, Dulce de Leche, blueberry cheesecake, chocolate coconut, tiramisu, and specialty of the day! The coffee/lattes come with your choice of flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, and honey cinnamon! Best of all, they serve delicious breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and lunch plates! read more

Dots Cafe - Seating area - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food here is very good, although a bit pricier than other places. We have mostly had their food at parties when people served their bento boxes, especially during Covid. The cafe itself is super cute, and they have a little store with cute stuff too. Definitely worth a visit. read more

I had no idea Dots cupcakes had a cafe! When Mom said let's have brunch there, at first I was like, what? Then she said she ordered a sandwich last time she was there a few weeks ago. The place we were originally going for brunch had a line out the door right when they opened so we needed to go somewhere else, and quick cause we were hungry. The cafe had lots of cute decorations, and an area with little knick knacks and things for sale. Even for dogs! I ordered the Philly cheesesteak egg burrito. Very big! I usually slam a whole burrito lickety split, but this one I couldn't! Saved half of it for later. I was eyeballing the cupcakes before we left, but ended up not getting any because the stupid pumpkin pie at muffins at home would probably give me a dirty look once I walked through the door with them. But I plan on coming back! I gotta try the one that looks like a Hostess cupcake! Curly Q white frosting on top and cream inside! Can't wait! read more

Dots Cafe - Philly cheesesteak burrito - Cafes Near Me - Pasadena, California

Due to COVID safety orders are for takeout. They limit the number of customers in the store. The interior is also quite spacious so I felt safe ordering there. And they also blocked off the inside so you can see the cupcakes thru the glass and there is a blocked off window for paying and picking up. I ordered a dalgona coffee and a cupcake. The special was a toffee chocolate cupcake. OMG!! It was sooo good! It was so moist and just the perfect sweetness. The taste of the dalgona coffee surprised me. So I didn't read the description on their menu thinking you tried one dalgona coffee you've tried them all. On initial sip I thought hmmm this is different...why does it taste like almond milk? So then I pulled up their menu to find that they make theirs with oatmilk. I stirred the coffee part to mix it in more and I was very pleased! It's oatmilk so also makes me feel like I'm being healthier haha. The staff here are also very friendly. read more

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Ordered mini cupcakes to take to an event. They were delicious, beautiful and incredibly well received