Caterpillar in salad. I don't know if I ate some, but they're are dead ones in the salad. What the heck?

Wonderful customer service. Food here is always great. My go-to are their sandwiches and salads. Their baked goods are good also. It's like a little market inside with goods such as pasta sauces, pasta, coffee beans, handmade soaps, books, and cards for almost every occasion. They are also a candy company. It gets crowded for lunch and it's great sitting outside if you don't like too much noise. read more

On a Sunday morning in late February, my sister and I are on the hunt for chocolate croissant and decided to check out this bakery. There was a few people waiting in line already at 8:20am. The pastries are displayed in the window from cinnamon rolls, croissants, cookies, coffee cake. We ordered at one door and the staff person was nice and friendly. As I was telling my order, I could see a glimpse of inside and it looks really quaint and cutesy. Then we waited at other door for our pastries and it is wrapped in pretty tissue paper. I took a bite and it was buttery and flaky but it was kinda dry. It was nice supporting a local bakery. 4 stars for customer service and sell variety of pastries 3stars for dry croissant read more

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Not the most welcoming place to me. It's a slight when the cashier that takes my order is only matter-of-fact, but is immediately high pitched voice, smiles and "have a nice day" to the white woman immediately following me. The huevos rancheros was a soggy mess. Too much sauce. Not enough cheese. Barely any beans. The coffee was solid. I thought about buying a pastry, then reconsidered. They certainly didn't seem to appreciate me being there. Lastly, the outdoor seating is right below the 134 Fwy. It wasn't pleasant even with my ear buds in. ( The young lady that brought my food, with the emo/gothish/rocker vibes was very pleasant. I don't regret the gratuity I gave, because of her. ) read more

Foods feels fresh! However they need to get rid of all that stuff in the middle of the restaurant . I've been here many times. Good roast beef sandwiches( proper color). But boy all the toys and gifts in the middle really makes this place feel cramped and everyone is standing around in awkward spots because of it. read more

Super cute small store with lots of tchotchkes (little things to look at and purchase) inside, be it little hair clips, dolls, ornaments, candy, fancy marshmallows, and then a glass case of bread pudding, desserts, cookies. Then at the counter, you can order sandwiches, soup, etc. I got the curry chicken sandwich on ciabatta; the chicken and bread were both pretty dry bites, even with the apricot jam, but the lettuce helped balance it a little. The oatmeal raisin cookie was very thin, but also chewy. Seating is outside on the sidewalk, with huge umbrellas. There is a small park nearby that you can walk around in, and above the cafe, you can hear the nearby freeway. Service was bringing out the dishes to the sidewalk. Very crowded and small space. Cute to visit! Food is just OK. read more

Heard about this little bakery in Pasadena and had to make a quick stop over. Not much parking available on the street, but should be able to find something around the corner. Overall not too busy on a Saturday early afternoon, with only a moderate line inside. Aside from the baked goods behind the glass, there's plenty of confectionaries around the shop as well. Decided on the Pecan Bar as well as a package of Milk Chocolate Honeycomb, and a coffee (total $19). The bar is very rich - buttery crust and super candied nuts on top. Probably best to have alongside a bitter coffee. The chocolate honeycomb is hefty combination of honey cracker covered in a thin layering of milk chocolate. Intense flavor, so can only have one. There are some tables outside, but not many, so best to take your treats to go. read more

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Ordered a BLT. The bacon was practically raw. This is the easiest sandwich to get right. First and last time here. The Greek salad was just fine. read more

What an extreme rip off. Barely anything between the bread ... and let's not even talk about the bread. Cold and low-quality bread used for sandwiches. Who uses a single piece of cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich for $10? And don't get me started on that empty tuna sandwich between two pieces of wheat. It's almost $15 and comes with a dill spear. I'm appalled. Don't even get me started on the service. They couldn't be bothered with any questions and seemed rushed with the order process. It was my first time there. The place was packed and I actually didn't get a seat at all because after waiting, someone scooped me for the table when a couple finally did get up. Haha The cookie was delicious, ($3.50 each) but the sandwiches were mediocre at best and came with no sides for an astronomical price. I normally don't yelp a small biz, but when you toss in the nonchalant service, here it is. It's a really cute looking place in terms of aesthetics, and I am sure the locals love it as it was full to the gills, but I am not thinking they will miss me when I don't return. read more

Blueberry rosemary scone - out of this world. Pretzel roll Mocha w oat Latte w almond milk - this was pretty good too. If it's a nice day - Take it to go and eat it at the little park down the street read more

you don't know Pasadena if you don't know Little Flower FOOD -- OKAY LISTENNNNN...try not to drool. I had a poached egg on a bed of arugula, fennel, sausage, white beans, and lightly drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette. My boyfriend had a veggie quiche. SPACE -- Outdoor seating can be hard to find during the busy hours but the street is not a main street so it's typically calm. Indoor is a cute little cafe, bakery, and gift store. They update it seasonally so I love just browsing around while I'm waiting for my food. SERVICE -- Good! Everything is made fresh so the workers are pretty busy but I'm not complaining, their efficient + kind. read more

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Clean, simple, light. The only part where it loses a star is that there's only seating on the street and it gets really hot in the summer. Tip: swap the feta for goat cheese in the greek salad! read more

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Always great food and coffee but the staff is unwelcoming and standing at counter for an online order while staff walks back and forth without any acknowledgement is rude. I wish the customer service was on par with the food. read more

I dunno. but sometimes I have little faith in cafes who try to do to much...gifts...coffee...baked goods...lunch.... You got a lot on your plate to get right all at the same time and do justice don't you. Pick one thing and get good at it...It seems that Little Flower must have the magic touch for all three done well as it was packed every time we went. Even in the rain Over two days We had breakfast and lunch. I had a couple of cookies, a really good sandwich...bring a friend....the sandwich was huge. And breakfast was outstanding says my friend with the poached eggs and dressed greens. I had an egg sandwich that was cooked scrambled and they were both pretty wonderful. The books and other various interesting items for purchase were in enticing but you really couldn't look sometimes as every one was circling around each other in a small space to wait for their orders. That made wanting to stand in line again to make a non food purchase kind of tough. I really came for the coffee (yelped it out). Which was pretty average in barista terms and came away rating the food miles ahead. read more

I'm not sure how this place has escaped me all these years, it's probably the name Little Flower and not associating this with food! It's also located on a part of Colorado Blvd that's part Residential part Business; I've driven past this place a million times yet found it on Yelp! Daily Specials, Bakery including Whole Cakes, Breakfast items, Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Rice Bowls, Salads this is really a hidden gem! And also, pricey. Chocolate Croissant https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/little-flower-pasadena?select=m8NNFEg4ieaonw4lNcgSnw Flakey Croissant I suggest warming it up slightly so chocolate melts https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/little-flower-pasadena?select=zs2riwLfAOPRW8oEzb0xEg I thought it could have had a bit more chocolate but excellent croissant. Ham & Cheese Croissant https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/little-flower-pasadena?select=7wGUfN0lhfQbZ2MuRAFvnQ Same croissant as above but savory instead of sweet https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/little-flower-pasadena?select=7F1tJ1xQH7rtrhzaCuFTPw I also would have liked a bit more cheese, it's delicious! read more

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For people who don't care for the details, the quick summary is don't come here if you want good customer service, are limited on time, and if you like good food. For those of you want the nitty gritty of this post, I will say that typically I will not write a bad review for a small businesses because I understand how difficult it is to make it out there. If I don't like a place, I'll go once and never go back again. Unfortunately, Little Flower is my local cafe. I want to LOVE this place. And I have given this place one too many chances. I even waited a day to write this post to make sure I was level headed before writing a negative review. Sadly, it's been over 24 hours and I still feel like this review is warranted. For starters, the food AND coffee here are completely hit or miss. It used to be just the food that was mediocre, some of their pastries are decent but more recently even the coffee has also been a miss. Truth be told, my main issue with this place is the service. I have yet to walk into this place and feel like a wanted customer. I came in on a Monday morning at around 11am. I was one of 3 customers. It took almost 20 minutes for my latte! The customers before and after me were all out within 10 minutes. The one in front of me ordered two drinks and the one behind me had no drinks, just some food out of the display. The entire time, I felt as if I was I inconveniencing all of the women who worked at the counter- the one who took my order and the one who eventually made my drink. This is a common theme. Every time I come here, every single one of the women I interact with, with the exception of one who I am fairly certain is new, makes you feel like you just asked them to donate their kidney do their job. And I have had the same girls on each occasion, so I know it's not just a bad day. In my latest encounter, part of the hold up was the manager/owner decided she needed to ask the barista about the extra $10 in the cash register. Every time the barista responded to her question, she would stop from making my coffee. I could see my latte being so close to being finished but between each step, she would stop and turn to talk about what she did with the extra $10. She put it in the drawer with a note. Even I know this now. When I finally got my drink, she didn't even apologize for the wait. She put it in front of me as if I was rushing her. Thank God she doesn't work at Starbucks. With that said, I should have gone to Starbucks because the coffee is better there (and cheaper) the service is faster and the baristas are happy to serve. Sadly, today was my last straw. I won't come back to Little Flower. I don't care that it's literally a 2 minute walk from my house. I will take my money to a place that cares about its customers and serves good food and coffee. read more

Stopped here for a Bahn Mi sandwich and it was so good! I'm bummed I live too far to come often but next time I'm in the area I will be stopping here again! read more

I love this little coffee shop! I originally came here to meet up with a friend who works not too far away. The location is a bit strange as it's off a street that runs along the 134 freeway and doesn't have a lot of other shops around it, so the fact that it was relatively busy when I stopped by on a weekday speaks to how great this little shop is. The first time I went I ordered a vanilla latte and a almond croissant. Can I just saw that there almond croissant is my favorite! It was has a crunchy sugary exterior and a buttery inside filled with marzipan. Definitely a delectable treat. The coffee was also very good. My friend also got a sesame mochi bar which was tasty. It reminded me of a coconut mochi bar my relatives from Hawaii make for the holidays - so very nostalgic. The other day I was getting a massage at a place about a block away and decided to swing by. In addition ordering the same items as I did the first time, I also tried the rare roast beef sandwich and the French ham and butter. Both were very good.. the bread being the star of both both sandwiches, but you could also tell that the other ingredients used were quality. I'm so happy to have found this little gem and look forward to stopping by again soon and trying a few other things of their menu. read more

As other reviews mentioned, the service here is poor. I arrived about 5 minutes before they opened and a lady was outside setting up the chairs. She informed me they weren't opened yet, which was fine. I took a seat outside and waited. She went in and and then came out to arrange a few things on the tables. When the store opened, she didn't bother to say anything to me or open the door to indicate they were opened. I ordered a latte and a pastry at the counter - no smile or friendly words at the counter. The overall vibe was "order what you need and get the hell out". Inconsistent with the cutesy and somewhat whimsical decor of the store. There is no indoor seating. If you want to dine there, your only option is one of the few tables on the sidewalk. It's a very busy street, so expect constant noise and cars passing by. And the flies! I don't know why, but there was swarms of horseflies all over the tables. As I was chatting with my friend, we kept having to swat the flies off each others' hair and drinks. Overall, an unpleasant experience. read more

I must say I absolutely love love love this place every time I've gotten food here. It is delicious now I'm the type of person that I am gonna order when I know I am going to like I'd like the veggie bagel no tomato no cucumber however I do add smoked salmon on top and it is the most delicious thing I've ever had. I love that day. Have a great service and allow me to modify The order to my liking. Whoever has written a negative review about this. Please ignore that because every time I come here hasn't failed me. The coffee is delicious. The olive oil cake is number one. I typically don't crave sweets but when I do, I always crave this and it's such a great cake for celebrating any occasion and You won't regret it. The ambience I wish was a little better but when it is a really nice day outside I love sitting outside because sometimes they could get busy in the shop. It's constant people walking by you, but it doesn't bother me. read more

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I've been going to Little Flower since it opened, and frankly, it has changed. We went around 1pm on a Sunday. When we tried to order at the front, the waitress helping us was quite short and rushed- it felt like we were inconveniencing her by simply trying to order food. Every time we tried to add another thing it felt like she just wanted to end the interaction- isn't your job to take food orders? Rushing customers for no reason is just unnecessary stress. Totally understand if you're busy, but it was not busy and it changed the experience immediately. I'm not trying to complain about the specific waitress, but the front of house staff seemed far too busy for their own customers. I've read past reviews- it seems to be a reoccurring thing. Also- totally understand inflation and everything, but the prices for the candy and some goods are ridiculous. $7 for a SMALL lemonade, and an overpriced "bowl of soup" to-go is served in a small coffee cup. read more

Nice little corner restaurant with great service. So many ladies jam into this tiny restaurant many with their children. Fortunately I feel so special to always be lucky to find a parking space right in front of businesses as I did with this place. And I got there before the rush and was able to leave early enough to miss all the moms and their kids. Boy that restaurant is going to have their hands full. My soup was warm but good. I like it hot. You can always let it cool down.. Hmmm. My roast beef sandwich was cold and thick with slices on dry white bread. Next time i'll try something different that's more to my expectations. Overall a great little spot to stop by and get a quick bite to eat. Little Flower in Pasadena read more

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Very cute coffee shop, bakery, and cafe! We had the curry chicken sandwich, which was delicious -- nice chunks of chicken and a flavorful sauce. We've also previously had some of their baked goods, which were delicious, as well as a custom-made cake. They also have a number of cute items for purchase -- kids toys, sauces, candies, etc. This is a lovely place! read more

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This review is not about the food. I'm so disappointed that I drove for 20 minutes to get here when it opened to buy four kouign ammans for my sister who is visiting just for the day. I was the first person at the store and it was about ten minutes before opening and the door was open (ajar) so I walked in. The lady behind the counter shooed me out and said "we're not quite open can you give us a few minutes?" I said, "will you have kouign Ammans (I didn't see them in the case) and she said yes we will have everything stocked. So I went and sat outside at a table. About two minutes before the posted opening time, I looked up from my phone and saw two people at the counter ordering. I poked my head in and said, are you open now? She nodded her head and when it was my turn I asked for four kouign ammans and she says "we only have one left, she (gesturing to the lady who was ahead of me leaving with a small bag) just bought the other three. Really? I said "WILL you have any more today?" She said no, they make fewer on Tuesday's and more on weekends. But ... four? I am so disappointed I am shaking. I've been up since five waiting for this place to open at 8. I feel like a Schmuck. If she had been a tiny bit nicer and not so brusque I may have left feeling like less of an idiot. That said, I'm sure the food is great because the kouign amanns are fantastic. My second choice (driving to downtown LA) is now unavailable too as backup because it's too late and I'm off to meet my sister with one pastry that I get to watch her eat. Oh well. read more

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Very cute cafe right off the 134 freeway. It has a store inside full of pantry items, games & other accessories. Food was amazing (shoutout to the iced lavender latte & their cream cheese!!). I got my favorite la colombe coffee beans & a passionfruit panna cotta (one of my favorite desserts ever) to go! Service could have been better, but the food was worth it. Will try their breakfast next time... read more

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We have been fans of Little Flower for years and couldn't imagine anyone else doing the desserts and cake for our wedding. We had a dessert bar for our guests and a smaller, two-tier personal cake just for us as the bride and groom. We met with Stephanie at the Little Flower location and got to sample the cookies and other desserts that we wanted. She provided great ideas of a variety of types of desserts (gluten free, chocolate, fruit, etc.) for the dessert bar. We worked directly with May to create a custom two-tier cake with whatever flavor combinations we wanted and she utilized our colors and design to create a beautifully elegant cake. Not only did it look amazing, but tasted fresh and delicious as well as all of our desserts. Their prices were very reasonable for a 100-person wedding and I definitely would recommend using them for any type of event. read more

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Clean and simple. The best starts with quality ingredients and this is the foundation to Little Flower. All the dishes are straight forward, no complexity, just real food. If you are looking for a unique taste, this place is not for you. Imagine how Grandma put care into every dish. Now come get it. Comfort. Breakfast and Lunch! Lots of choices and Deli Options! Try them all. Quaint curiosities in every corner of the shop. Service is awesome. Bring the kids. Outdoor seating only. Plenty of parking on the street and around back. "A hidden gem has grown just across the bridge from Old Town." Come check them out. I'll be back for sure. read more

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I wish this cute little cafe/shop had a second location in Burbank on Magnolia Blvd. Somewhere in the blocks of the assorted vintage stores. It would be a good location and there's nothing like Little Flower in that little pocket. The first time I visited Little Flower it was crowded and not particularly enjoyable because I felt like we were crammed into our table like sardines. I thought it was a darling spot even though it's parallel to the 134, an odd location for this cutesy-nugget-of-a-place. Well over a year later, I decided to go back, this time for breakfast. It was a lovely experience. It was during the eight o' clock hour in the morning. There was breathing room to sit inside and enjoy our breakfast burrito, peach scone and cappuccinos. An older, very downtrodden homeless man walked in front of the cafe and asked a customer on her way out for money. She didn't have any on her, but actually came back and handed him some coins from her car. He was pitiful. I was about to get up and get him something to eat and drink and take it out to him when a male employee took out a cold soda and something to eat and gave it to the man. Whether or not this gesture was simply and act of kindness or to ask the man to move-on away from the cafe. I appreciated the action of the employee's part. Way to go, Little Flower employee! Little Flower has an assortment of delicious-looking baked goods. The peach scone was quite tasty. The espresso they use had a good flavor. The tomatillo sauce served with the breakfast burrito made it! There are several well-selected gift items for purchase that would make great hostess gifts. Little Flower, won't you consider Magnolia Blvd? read more

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For coffee and gift shopping, this place is always great. Other things lack consistency. Food is hit or miss - we've had delicious lunch with great sandwiches, but also flavorless breakfast that was giving fancy dogfood vibes. Pastries are hit or miss - cookies, cinnamon rolls, biscuits have been great; pretzels good sometimes, way too salty other times; buns fantastic one day, another day bland like just dough and sugar. Service hit or miss - usually inviting and warm, sometimes someone gives a really particularly sour vibe for no reason. read more

Boy, we were so disappointed with our order today. We used to come here as it's a cute spot and we were impressed by the quality of the food, but, after today, I don't think we'll be returning. A family favorite had been the egg salad sandwich; in times past it came on high quality bread, with plenty of filling, sprouts, etc. and a pickle. Today--well, just look at this. And it cost almost $13.00! Pathetic. read more

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I ordered 2 sandwich platters. I was told that the ham sandwich was there best seller, so I ordered 9 ham and 9 turkey for an organizational lunch and meeting the following day. The ham sandwiches were bland and tough and the turkey sandwiches were served on dry bread and lacked flavor. There was not one good comment from the group. What a disappointment. read more

We needed a cake for my daughter's college graduation party. We have always loved the food at Little Flower, so we went with them. We only had to give them 48 hours notice and we got an amazing chocolate cake with espresso buttercream frosting. It also came with some great espresso flavored meringues (I want to buy a giant bag of those). For the size and quality of the cake, the price was lower than I would have expected. Great job, as always read more

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Stopped by to eat after the Rose Bowl Flea Market since it's close by, and I'm glad I did. First off there's parking in the back, which already puts you a step up most places, as there is street parking available but it can get taken up quickly. Was wondering why Yelp calls it a "candy store" rather than a cafe, but upon entering I see why. As you wait to order, you'll notice all around the inside are little candies and trinkets that can make a cute gift for someone you forgot to invite here. Depending on how big of a fan you are, they even have T-shirts and their own cookbook. For those who don't have time to wait for the food to made, let alone sit down and eat, right under the register they have soups, salads, and other things pre-prepared and pre-packaged for your quick-run convenience. We got the Curried Chicken Sandwich and the Green Turkey Sandwich. The Curried Chicken Sandwich did have me a little disappointed as the curry flavor wasn't as strong as I'd hoped for, but the apricot chutney that comes in it more than makes up for it. The Green Turkey not only looks aesthetically pleasing, as everything in the sandwich aside from the turkey is green (and the same shade of green), but it tastes amazing as well! Something about tasting fresh jalapeños, ridiculous. Excited for the next time I'm in the area to try out the other things on menu! read more

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Wish this little coffee shop was big coffee shop so it can fit more tables and less wait times... im saying this because it's just that good, long wait time to sit and to get your food... Coffee is perfect (and I'm a coffee lover and enjoy a good cup)... this place doesn't dissapoint... All the pastries taste freshly baked and just so good... the lavender cake, almond croissant and many others that available... Breakfast burrito is my only order... comes with cheese, bacon and onion (don't like onion, so I getbit with out) but for those who enjoy it, it's grilled onion....ill add Avocado sometimes Recommend for you to be an early bird or have patients... its worth the wait... read more

Never go here - expect to pay $435 & get towed. We sat down for a nice meal for 30 minutes. Came out to have our car towed & charged $435. We talked to the manager - only to learn that this is NOT the first time it's happened to customers. In fact, it happens ALL THE TIME and LittleFlower decided to take down signs warning customers. Apparently they share a parking lot with their neighbors & rent certain spots (Ohana dental). They dental company has decided that they will opt to tow cars WITHOUT notifying the customers sitting outside next door or LittleFlower. We tried to reach out to owners & managers to resolve many many times - no answer. Never go here. read more

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Love this neighborhood shop that serves amazing food, baked goods, coffee and a gift section to boot. Their pastries are all delicious and baked on site. The outdoor patio is shaded and located off a busy street. Service is quick and staff know the menu. The shop is super cute and has a bunch of host gifts. read more

I really tried to like this place. Think I've given it abt 10 tries since I go to Cornerstone Chiropractor. Sandwich bread is always cold and stale. I got the runs 3 diff times after eating their bowls. Got charged an arm and a leg for a tiny slice of quiche. Lattes are always watery, I leave this place feeling frustrated and confused and deeply regretting spending so much read more

Great first time breakfast yesterday. Friendly, helpful staff, even after I spilled my latte. They were nice! Small seating area. read more

This cafe is really cute. The moment you walk in, it looks like a artisan gift shop with teas, candies, books and cards. The employees were friendly and welcoming. I ordered a hot vanilla latte and my friend had a hot matcha. It did take a little while for our drinks to be ready so we spent time shopping the store. Maybe the wait is intentional so we can buy stuff haha! The vanilla latte was nice with the right amount of sweet. I wouldve preferred it to have more espresso taste tho. read more

This review is almost solely for their biscuit. I come from a large southern family and that biscuit is THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. I can only pray that they never take the breakfast biscuit off the specials board. The biscuit quality makes me assume their other baked goods must also be top shelf, but I'll have to save that discovery for another day when I'm not completely full of biscuit read more