Vanilla Cinnamon Latte with oat milk. 5/5 Amazing flavor !…read more Hazel nut oat-milk latte delicious taste ! 5/5 Great coffee shop , first timer location is amazing ! 5/5 Great customer service, very polite , nice staff Clean environment, inside seating and outside seating outstanding! Very relaxing, and feels great to chill and have your coffee . Great inside designs and outside style ! Very unique! 5/5 Art work is amazing inside it's a must look at . Also there is second floor seating which is great ! Definitely recommended with some friends and family 5/5 Will be back soon !

Great coffee, but they have a handful of staff members here that are such awful people to be in the…read moresame room with even for 10 minutes. I don't know their names and I don't even think I have to describe them, I'm pretty sure anyone who has ever been here will know exactly who I'm talking about. They always look like they just ate a lemon unless they are laughing at someone, and as I wait for my coffee I watch how they treat their coworkers and the other customers. Not being outright rude, but passive aggressively hostile. They are clearly disgusted with the existence of most people, so it's a weird job to take under those circumstances. Great coffee, though.

Never judge the book (or cafe) by its cover. Let's delve right into this humble review. ;D Haha!…read more Kafana Coffee Bar is a nice little coffee shop hidden in South Pasadena that share the same lobby with a gym. They serve breakfast, pastries, coffee and tea (hot/cold) drinks. Their coffee bar is centrally positioned that offers a 360 degree view of the lobby. Seats were very comfortable with a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered an Iced Coffee ($3.27). And it was simple in taste and in appearance but refreshing nonetheless. Service was spot on. Staff was affable and competent. Prices are fair. Offers free wifi and street parking. What captivating for me was their interior design because it kinda reflected that of your own living room with flat screen tv, bookshelves, bar stool, love chair, sofa and a coffee table. Overall, I had a nice experience and somewhat enjoyed my iced coffee; I really like their chill living room vibe. I still recommend this coffee shop.

I'm not one to make reviews but I just visited this hidden cafe spot, and I am not disappointed!…read moreThe look inside feels like walking into a cozy cabin! They open at 8am but I arrived a couple minutes prior but the barista Sophia still took my order which I thought was very welcoming! Super kind and friendly, and her latte came out amazing. They know what they're doing here! Will definitely be recommending this place to all my friends!

If you're looking for a cozy, screen free coffee hangout that feels personal and social friendly…read morespace Two Kids is the spot. We'll definitely be back! It's small and cozy, but that just adds to the charm and creates this intimate, relaxing vibe. Highlights Great public parking behind the shop. The service is fantastic and the two guys that I met were genuinely friendly and makes you feel welcome right away. The shop has a sign saying no laptops inside, and honestly, I loved it. It turns the place into a true social space where people actually talk to each other instead of staring at screens. The seating is thoughtfully arranged facing the windows, so beautiful natural sunlight pours in and gives everything such a warm, uplifting feel. They make their own oat milk in-house, and it makes such a difference our drinks tasted absolutely delicious, rich and smooth. The whole place just has great vibes all around.

I had a good experience at Two Kids (South Pasadena). I ordered the Espresso w/ Milk & Chai ($6.75…read more- Iced). It's simple, clean ingredients. The crisp taste of well-brewed coffee and chai is refreshing. (Important: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment. Also, this is a "Laptop Free Establishment." They have no available electrical outlets and no customer internet.) I arrived at Two Kids (South Pasadena) on Tuesday (around 12:28PM). Parking is free and available. Two Kids (South Pasadena) is located across from South Pasadena City Hall. There's a competitive, free lot in the rear; it's a "4 Hour Parking Limit." Also, there's available, competitive free street parking. Staff is very mellow, professional, and respectful. Staff politely answered all my questions, and Staff felt very low stress. This location is surprisingly popular, and Staff easily breaks into friendly conversation. My drink took about three minutes. As mentioned, I ordered the Espresso w/ Milk & Chai ($6.75 - Iced). The drink is very underwhelming, but it's 1000% better than any chain coffee joint. The Espresso w/ Milk & Chai had a light enduring caffeine, and its flavor is very basic and simple. I would not drive a long distance for these drinks, but if I lived in the immediate area, this business is an easy spot to incorporate into a daily routine. It's affordable and good enough. On ambiance, Two Kids (South Pasadena) happily embraces its "just good enough" features. It lacks many basic amenities; there's no restroom, no customer internet, and no electrical outlets. They proudly have MANY little signs proclaiming how it's a "laptop free establishment." The location is also small; there's about two counter tables and three tiny stool tables. However, Two Kids (South Pasadena) is comfortable. I especially appreciated the air purifier and the strong ventilation. The place felt airy and refreshing. Also, the stereo system is very clear and with chill music. They even had one tiny bottle of hand sanitizer by the counter. It's also very animal friendly since I saw customers walk inside with their dogs on the leash. Overall, Two Kids (South Pasadena) feels built to serve the local community. It's not an impressive spot, but there's glimpses of passion for locals. If you live nearby Two Kids (South Pasadena), I recommend. It's not bad at all. 4.3 out of 5

Pleasantly surprised with this cute little tea shop and restaurant. They have a nice selection of…read morefood, snacks, and drinks. Super chill environment where people can come and chat over some boba or dine in for dinner. The food is authentically Chinese from Yunnan province. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend checking this place out for a quick bite or some refreshing drinks.

I come here often because my kids have practices/games nearby, and it's one of those places that…read moreare good enough for an easy snack/dinner takeout. The popcorn chicken, fried tofu, and orange green tea are what I usually order. They make those very consistently so you know what to expect. It gets busy here when school kids are hanging out but if you are outside of those windows, it doesn't take too long. Service ranges from friendly to standard, so no complaints there. The one issue I have with them is they show a loyalty program in terms of entering your phone number -- if you order online as well as the register. But I've never gotten any points. I once asked the owner about it and he claimed that they do in fact give out items, and said he would check on it that night when I told him the situation. But he never actually asked my name and info, and I've still never received any points since, despite having ordered here about twice a week for the past several weeks. It's not a deal breaker but it's strange.

Cozy neighborhood coffee shop with wide variety of drink choices. Indoor and some outdoor seating…read more Across from library. Friendly quick service. Had a lavender latte- very yummy.

Break my Marbles! Get ready this is gonna be slasher…read more Kaldi Coffee & Tea is a corner coffee shop in South Pasadena. They serve basic coffee, tea, specialty drinks and pastries. Interior design and layout were cool sleek and spacious, respectively. Atmosphere was nice with plenty of natural light. Young staff were nice. They have front outdoor seats for those who prefer some view. I had a Mint Iced Coffee and it's complete whoppers! If Sauron exists this drink is perfect for him and his minions. It's blithering pathetic drink; there was not a good balance of elements in this mint IC. Drink was not brewed smoothly, not refreshing, banal plastic cup, and on top of it über milky. All I had was a tiny sip and I quivered. And I knew that it was a subpar-mediocre iced coffee. The price does not reflect the quality, I threw it away. No wonder the rating was utterly garbage. I suggest they overhaul their drinks. Overall, I will never come back again. And waste my resources. Not sure why folks enjoy this kind of iced drink.

This place is awesome. It's so cozy and the food is amazing!!!! I recommend the chili and crown…read morejewel. The ingredients tasted so fresh. Love the outdoor seating. There's also lots of free parking in the area.

The Marino (tuna salad and avocado) sandwich was excellent and large, as usual (good for sharing)…read more The Piccadilly Turkey Chili however was really too salty. We had previously had a cup of the chili, which was good, but for some reason, this time it was noticeably too salty. Apparently they are now having live music. While we were there at lunchtime, a singer and pianist duo arrived and started playing mellow pop jazz.

Arrived around 10 am on Saturday and was able to find a seat easily…read more Vibe 5/5 Nicely decorated with posters, had an old school kinda feel. It was moderately loud and there was a lot of foot traffic. ordered : (5/5) - The putu: the barista recommended this and I was pleasantly surprised. The Pandan works great with the coffee and it didn't taste too strong. - Putu ayu: it tasted like a fluffy cake with Pandan and coconut. It was good, but nothing spectacular. The other pastries on display also looked delicious! service: (5/5) The place was fairly busy but the barista took their time explaining the menu. parking: (5/5) Large free lot across the street, otherwise street parking. overall: The drink was delicious and I would come back to try others!

I love Uncle Fung's Coffee Stall and we usually stop by whenever we are in the area! The drinks…read moreusually ordered are the Coco Cloud, Double Matcha, and the seasonal drinks. We have tried almost every item on the menu- the Putu coffee and the Kopichino are classically good. The Melati Over Crema and the Ju Hua Matcha this past spring have also been very yummy! However, this review is actually about my few most recent visits. I went with a friend a couple weeks ago and her order took a very long time to make (Melati Over Crema). Keep in mind, there was no line and there were only 3 parties in the store, all of whom already had drinks besides my friend. This was a bit odd. Please note this isn't a complaint about how we expected the drink to be finished in an inhumane amount of time- it took a considerable amount of time (about 15 minutes) for the drink to be made when no one else was ordering or expecting a drink besides my friend. This was her first time having Uncle Fung's too, so it made for a bad impression, even though the drink tasted good. For another recent visit I had made, I felt like the drinks just did not taste as good as they used to. The cream in the Coco Cloud is way too milky now and a lot lighter in color compared to when we would get it in the past. There was barely any coffee flavor, just heavy cream and coconut water, which was not pleasant. Their Hoijicha latte also has been tasting super lackluster. When the hojicha or matcha is still very warm from being whisked and it gets poured into the cup of ice and milk, the ice just melts and the drink becomes watery, lukewarm, and just not good. I also noticed only one barista was making drinks while the rest socialize or are on their phones. This makes sense to me when the work environment is slow and not so busy, but when there is an actual line of people forming, I feel bad for the one barista putting in work. I don't know what's going on or what has made the quality dip, but it's making me not want to recommend Uncle Fung's or take my friends anymore. I still think this place is great- the drinks are yummy and unique, the interior is a great place to hang out or do work, and the employees are pretty nice. This really is the cafe I hype up the most in the 626 area. But if things keep going as they are, I will not return and can't continue to recommend.

Danbi Coffee is easily one of the best cafés I've visited in Pasadena. As a matcha lover, I was…read moreimpressed by the quality and flavor of their matcha drinks--smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. Their dessert selection is just as impressive. The mango mousse and raspberry mousse were light, fresh, and full of flavor. One standout was their Ferrero-inspired chocolate dessert, which featured a rich hazelnut mousse filling and was beautifully presented. The freshly baked croissants were warm, flaky, buttery, and definitely worth trying. The café is clean, welcoming, and offers a great variety of coffee, matcha, pastries, and desserts. Staff is very friendly and helpful and are on top of everything.They get the orders out , really quick. Overall, a 10/10 experience, and I highly recommend stopping by if you're in Pasadena.

The first time I came here, I ordered their einspanner and personally thought it was too milky for…read moremy liking. When I came back, I wanted to try something different! Service is always extremely friendly and attentive, and there is ample free street parking which is a huge plus in Pasadena! - Matcha Rain (8/10) - high quality matcha, not too bitter with the right amount of sweetness - Banana Cream Latte (9/10) - one of the only banana lattes I've had where I can clearly taste the fresh ripe banana used in the cream. I got an extra shot to offset the milkiness and it was perfect for me. The almond toffee sprinkled on top added a crunch that I didn't know I needed! - Dubai Crown Pastry (8/10) - sweet, rich, with very distinct layers; gorgeous presentation!!! - Ham & Cheese Croissant (6/10) - pretty standard

This review is based solely on their whole cakes, as I have yet to try any of their drinks or other…read morepastries. I stopped in during my lunch break to purchase a cake for my boyfriend's birthday and was happy to see they had several ready-to-go options available. There were a few different flavor selections, all inspired by Mexican flavors like dulce de leche and horchata, and every cake looked beautiful. Based on the staff recommendation, I chose the dulce de leche cake. It turned out to be the perfect choice and was thoroughly enjoyed by the birthday boy. The cake was moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated since some cakes can be too heavy on sugar. I can't wait to bring my mom here - I know she will enjoy a good coffee and a concha. This will definitely be my go-to spot for cakes. The interior was also really super cute. Loved the way everything was merchandised. Thank you, La Monarca!

This is the third time I've ordered food for pick up, the order processed, and when I arrived staff…read morelooked confused and then said, Oh we are out of that item (soyrizo the only vegetarian option). Maybe it's time to take menu items off the menu if you cannot stock the ingredients? Nowadays, vegetarian menu items shouldn't be optional and shouldn't be an afterthought for management. So don't order online if you don't have to. Conchas are delicious though but prob won't order food again.

A charming and quirky little coffee shop. Complete with a functional, yet decorative stoplight, a…read morepiano, and Buldak ramen for sale- A lot of character! I ordered the raspberry latte which was both sweet and strong. The barista was super friendly. Overall, a nice place to hang out and enjoy the space.

Arrived at this coffee shop a little before 8am and there was no one there... interesting because…read moreusually coffee shops are super busy in the mornings. The coffee barista promptly took our orders! Vanilla latte with soy for J (hot) and lavender latte with almond milk for me (iced). Went to use their restroom and it was clean. When I came out, there was a line! We just beat the morning traffic. Feels cozy inside and has an interesting menu. We have family down the street so we'll probably be back to try again!! Lastly, coffee was solid, i liked mine, not too sweet! Only ask is that the hot coffee wasn't that hot but maybe we should've asked for that?