I picked up a That's What I Kneaded chocolate chip sea salt cookie from a local collectible store…read more It caught my eye because it was huge and so cutely packaged. When I bought it, I was told it was vegan. The cookie looked so good and the minute I took my first bite, I knew I was going to eat the whole thing in one sitting. It was moist, chewy, tasted fresh, and wasn't overly sweet. It wasn't overly rich either, but it was so good. I couldn't even tell it was vegan. I'll definitely be stopping by the bakery to pick up this cookie again and check out their other baked goods.

Such a sweet little café, both literally and figuratively…read more Loved the indie girl-pop soundtrack, the amazing vegan cold foam, and the steady stream of locals coming through. They have a spacious covered outdoor patio, plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, and gluten-free pastries too. Service is fast and friendly. I enjoyed a few hours at a little couch inside, just reading and people-watching. Definitely a cozy neighborhood spot I'll be coming back to, especially to try their breakfast and baked goods.

weekend staple I love the horchata cold brew and I don't drink coffee anywhere else. the breakfast…read moreis so good but the tamales are over priced.

I heard about Little Barn on IG and stopped by to check it out. This Latina owned Vegan café serves…read morecoffee and plant-based breakfast & lunch dishes. The food menu is extensive and alt-milk options are available for coffee beverages. Place your order at the walk-up window and wait in the cozy, dog friendly back patio for your name to be called. The guy who assisted me with my order was very friendly & polite. I ordered the biscuit with maple butter. About 5 mins later, I heard my name. The biscuit was hot out of the oven. It had a crunchy exterior and the inside was dense & soft. The maple butter was a bit odd because it was soft - like liquid, which made it easy to spread. I could taste the maple. It was a great pairing with biscuit, which was very good. I would come back and try other items on the menu. I heard the vegan tamales are amazing. *Gluten free options. *Residential street parking can be tough. *Dog Friedly

Stopped by Penny Oven around 1 pm on a Sunday and it was surprisingly chill with plenty of seating…read more I got the fried egg sandwich with hash browns. The bread tasted fresh, not like packaged sandwich bread, which I liked. The toast could've been a little more even, but overall it was a pretty good sandwich. I don't usually go for fried eggs like that, but it worked here. The hash browns were my favorite part. Super crispy, diner-style, a little oily but in a good way. Counter service setup. You order at the front, grab a number, and they bring the food out. Service was easy and quick, nothing over the top. Solid, easy brunch spot when you want something good without overthinking it.

WHEN: Tue @8:35am…read more Managed to find metered parking just outside this cafe. This cute cafe has mostly communal tables so expect to dine next/across a stranger! They also have a play area for kids under the stairs which I thought was quite nice of them to provide! Here they have hot plates, all sorts of pastries, and lovely merch to buy! Here's what we had: CALI BENNY - $13.50 Two Poached Eggs, Halloumi Cheese, Swiss Chard, Hollandaise, Green Harissa over Sweet Potato Pancakes. I almost resorted to the breakfast burrito until this caught my eye--sweet potato pancakes!? It also has greens on it! Yes, let's give this healthy-ish dish a try! And boy it was good and I felt less guilty even though its smothered with lots of hollandaise. I liked the potato pancakes--it's almost like having eggs over hashbrowns. OOEY GOOEY PISTACHIO BUN - $6 The name sold me. But it was not ooey gooey. It's tasted just like a muffin, and I wouldn't have known it was pistachio if it weren't for the toppings. Don't get me wrong, it was still a good muffin, but i just expected gooey with that label, haha. COFFEE - $5 Apparently you get one refill if you have it there. I wish I saw the sign that says you get 15% off coffee and pastries on weekdays 7am-9am, because I sure did not get that discount. Oh well.

Good food, long wait time. Parking can be tricky as it is street parking and the meters only allow…read moreyou to stay for an hour. However, the food is excellent! Fresh clean and healthy ingredients that still retain lots of flavor. Lots of vegan options, their vegan maple Tempe bacon is absolutely delicious! The chilequiles were also delicious and we ended up getting them with scrambled eggs. We also tried their lemon blueberry pancakes and it was so good. I would definitely come back for brunch!

absolutely fantastic would go 1000 more times the mushroom…read moresausage and breakfast sandwich were awesome the gomasio brown rice cakes are unreal the most umami sweet flavor ever!!!!

I've really been rooting for this place to blossom. I frequently eat at this food Hall, and when I…read moresaw a new place popping in I was very excited to try it. I came here during their soft opening, I came back after they retooled their menu a little bit and then again just recently. Initially they were just serving bread, muffins and cookies. Then they added miniature pot pies and changed up the selection and decor a little bit. Recently they added sandwiches. The people working here all seem very nice and I hate to say that I'm just not a huge fan of their offerings. I've tried several breads, a sandwich, a cookie and a muffin and all of them left me unimpressed. All of the "sweet treats" tasted like multigrain health food items and not enough of a treat. The sandwich bread was the best, but overall it wasn't amazing and I just don't see myself choosing to eat here again when there are so many amazing options right here.

Stumbled on this cute bakery inside the Barranca food hall before it officially opened. The samples…read moregot us. Spicy chicken pie was delicious with a garlicky sauce on the side. Neither was too spicy. We went back for a chocolate cupcake. Both pastries tasted kind of muffin-y with the einkorn. Love the drink selection. Both colorful indoor seating and a lovely shared food hall outdoor garden patio.

I come for 1. Pizza quality at a semi affordable price... real ingredients made from real people…read more 2. The fresh ranch sauce . Enough said, they make a good pie. I have always ordered take out and get an 18 inch. Parking is limited. So I generally just pick up rather than eat there, but they have picnic tables and seating inside if you decide to dine in.

4 stars I rarely…read moreever make it into Highland Park b/c I never want to deal with traffic or parking, but I decided to buy a Too Good To Go bag to try their food. So, I drove all the way out to HP to pick up my bag. Let me just say that the trip here was worth the traffic and parking issues I ran into at 8:50pm at night. The box they gave me was filled with a variety of pizza and bagels. For an early 5am breakfast, I had a bagel w/ cream cheese and thought it was delicious! For 2nd breakfast, I had a half a slice of margarita pizza and half a slice of pepperoni and those were also delicious. The pizzas are on the thin side...so, I don't feel too, too guilty lol Anyways, the service was quick. The shop is cute. There's some outdoor seating. I'd come back with friends and our dogs one day!

Stopped in on an afternoon - first I have to say the interior space was beautifully decorated with…read morean art exhibit! The outside patio space is so cute too, shaded but still open air. I didn't have any food as I actually arrived *just* after closing. The employees were still kind enough to make me two drinks to go. The matcha and coffee were great! Altogether, my small first interaction with this establishment was great! I look forward to coming back and trying more drinks, and some food!

The space here is really cool, a nice little courtyard and recently added indoor cafe dining area…read more It's definitely different than anything else in this area. The staff mentioned that they are partnering with a local gallery and were in the process of changing out artwork. It seems like a great spot for that kind of thing. To be honest it felt like they were still in soft opening. Super friendly staff offered that there were items not on the menu that I could order, which I did. The menu pictures posted before have been replaced (I didn't snap new pics, sorry) and they are offering different items. They made me a salami sandwich which was very good. It was with a Chipotle spread they offered on the side which I did not think would pair well with the salami but was actually delicious. Ingredients were fresh and everything tasted great. I also got a banana strawberry Nutella crepe, which was good but smaller than I was expecting. The menu did say something about taco, so I guess they are going for a fusion mexi-crepe vibe !. The flavors were great, but I don't think I've ever had a crepe that was not fresh and warm - This one was cold. All in all it was a great lunch and I will go back and try other things. I hope they continue to refine the experience and get this new location thriving. Also be advised hours here have been in flux. I tried to come several times but they were only opened in the evenings and some times when they were supposed to open it wasn't, but now with the expansion to the indoor dining area I think they are opening for lunch every day.

Yvonne's !!! What a great spot ! Small little Vegan/Gluten free bakery here in Pasadena !! Over…read morethe top delicious ~. I absolutely love their lemon cupcakes mini donuts & chocolate chip cookies. I'm going to try a slice of their strawberry cake next time I'm here There are so many delicious treats to choose from! Nice customer service ~We also met Yvonne who seems like a very sweet gal ! Thanks Yvonne for bringing your sweet treats to Pasadena Until next time :)

Paul is very nice and made me feel so welcomed! He remembered me even though I've only been there…read moreonce. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations. If I recall correctly, he said that the strawberry cake ball, coffee cake, and a few others were popular picks. There is only outdoor sidewalk seating (a total of 3 small tables with 2 seats each). The interior is tiny, and it carries the feel of a quick in-and-out pickup store. It's also right across the street from Pasadena's Central Park if you're looking for a stroll while you eat. It's very transit-accessible. It's a 5 minute walk from the A line Del Mar station. death by chocolate cookie ($3.85) - It's just a typical double chocolate cookie! It's a little gritty and dry (maybe it's gluten free?) but still delicious nonetheless. coffee cake ($5.88) - sweet, with a flavor of cinnamon (not in an overpowering way). If you enjoy coffee cake, definitely get this, as vegan coffee cake is a rarity in Pasadena and LA. ice cream sandwich ($9.25) - honestly, i think this was a little too sweet for me. The ice cream itself was plain vanilla soft serve, but when sandwiched by two entire chocolate chip cookies, I think the sweetness can be overpowering. Keep in mind that it also melts very fast (since it has the consistency of soft serve) and this makes it hard to keep the whole sandwich in shape. If you do not plan to eat it right away, I would not recommend getting this as it'll melt in a mere minute.