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Banana matcha. Strawberry rain matcha. Idk. Best matcha. Best matchachacha! This place makes me so…read morehappy. I dream about it. Don't forget to go to blue rooster art store to pet the cat after! :)

Danbi is a korean coffee shop famous for various and unique drinks…read more This place has been in my Yelp list for a while Finally, I went to Danbi Coffee. The place has youthful vibes. It was very busy. The drink menu is interesting. We ordered the following; - Banana Pudding Latte 5/5 - Banana cream Matcha with oat milk 5/5 With almond toffee toppings No additional charge for milk substitute. - Tropical Mango 3/5 First kick is tangy. It was unexpected then the mango flavor hits and it gives balance. It also have coconut, a layer of mango pieces that not particularly too sweet.The base is cake. The service was fast although it was busy. The staff were friendly and attentive. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a nice place to go to and try their unique drinks.

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Einspanner ( Vienna Cream Coffee )

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Dash Coffee Bar

I love this coffee shop so much. Just like cute chill vibes with a perfect menu. Today my cup was…read moreso cute!!! Thanks for my kitty cup!

First timer! Outstanding coffee and teas !…read more - Refresher iced honey lemon frizz 5/5 -Pandan Matcha latte with matcha cream 5/5 -Chai tea latte 5/5 - Matcha Einspanner 5/5 Great Customer service, welcoming , positive vibes and helpful Clean environment, inside seating, and outside patio seating , Nice and calm seating . Restrooms available Parking available in lot and outside parking Definitely recommended Friends and family I will be back soon for more!

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Dirty Thai Tea Latte Iced, Pandan Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Republik Coffee

What a charming and quaint coffee shop this Republic Coffee is. With indoor and patio seating... so…read morelovely. Both inside and outside were super clean along with their restrooms. The minute I walked in, the aroma of the coffee and baked goods just organically welcomed me IN! Walked in this morning at 10:15AM, and was greeted by Stephanie. All the people behind the counter were genuinely super nice and friendly, and I am going to leave it at that. Some places can be pretentious and I don't like that. I didn't get that vibe here. Loved it. They have many different options of baked goods, hot and cold beverages, salads, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and more.They also serve wine. Very unique and interesting. Some coffee shops do serve wine. Love wine, but not in the mornings/afternoons:-)). So, she took my order and got everything right. I ordered an Avocado Toast, 2 Blueberry Muffins, and for my drink, got an Ube Latte. Everything tasted above and beyond fresh and delicious. My Ube Latte was made to PERFECTION! Don't know much about their parking situation, but I found street parking right in the front. They also do delivery, and 3rd party orders. My first time, but definitely not the last. Was so pleased with their hospitality. If I didn't happen to be in the area, I probably would have missed this beautiful gem. Glad I saw it and walked in. They have some nice decor inside but I decided to sit on their lovely patio. Thank you everyone, and keep up the good work!

This review is solely about the coffee. I can't speak to the food…read more Before getting to the coffee, I have to say the ambience is just overwhelming and not relaxing--to me! I love minimalist spaces, and this is the exact opposite. This is probably just my own OCD personality that misses Steve Jobs and his black turtlenecks. The staff, however, is very nice! Okay, now the coffee, which is what my rating is based on. The latte was a small step up from Starbucks and had an odd taste that I couldn't quite place. My wife couldn't finish hers. The drip coffee was barely above lukewarm and just didn't taste good. Again, it was hard to put my finger on exactly what was wrong with it, but it didn't taste particularly fresh. I noticed the bag of beans on the counter was roasted on 6/30 and marked down on clearance. Anyway, it's probably a perfectly fine place if you're not obsessed with excellent black coffee or high-quality espresso drinks. The space is large, there's lots of outdoor seating, and the staff is nice. I just wish I'd known going in that the coffee wasn't very good, so I'm writing this review for the other people out there who are equally insufferable about their coffee.

"Black Vanilla Latte" One of the popular signature drink.

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Coffee and Plants

4.2(729 reviews)

0.4 mi

Super cute coffee/ matcha cafe! Loved the decor so cute & girly!…read more Ran into the owner when entering & he caught us by surprise when he stepped behind the bar & took our order haha very nice guy! My friend got the banana protein matcha & it was good from what I tried of hers(: (& that's that I'm not a real matcha fan) ha He was nice enough to ask us both if we would like cups of ice waters & we said yes! Great customer service. I was so full from lunch I decided to pass on an order for myself but will definitely come back!

*Update* Their cold brew is better and stronger than…read moreAlfred's. *Original* This is a large $7.50 cold brew. Taste of the coffee is solid. Service was pleasant. Will try the pastries the next time around.

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Mandarin Coffee Stand

4.2(723 reviews)

0.9 mi

God bless a place with a flat white on the menu!…read more Great coffee, nice vibe and an awesome team!

Came in on a Saturday morning around 10:00 am. It wasn't busy at all…read more Parking: you can park on the lot for up to 90 minutes free. Drink: I ordered the Iced Toasty. 3.5/5. For the price and taste, this drink was alright. My drink tasted more sour which I wasn't a big fan of. I know it is in Pasadena and the prices are up there, but for the value it is on the lower side. I would have to come back to try another drink to see if they are better.

One & One (2 of them) SO Espressos in the background

Vienna Latte w Almond milk

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Artisanal Goods by CAR

4.5(835 reviews)

0.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

You could say the stars were aligned. Across the street, we had just finished eating lunch, some…read moredarn good Venezuelan food. We should have allowed that to be our indiscretion for the day. But nooooo. Mr. B can smell sinfully yummy calories, even with a bag over his head, a mile away. Their specialty... chocolate croissants. Thus, we let Artisanal Goods lure us in. No parking, way too busy, way too full to seat us, a line bursting out the door, the tiny bakery cafe still seduced us. That is, Mr B circled the block in the car but pushed me out to get in line. It was the idea of a flaky, buttery, chocolate croissant crumbling all over his shirt that made him do it. And I had no intention of saying no. The line went quickly. The last Kouign Amann had just escaped my clutches to the guy in front of me, darn it. But there were still trays upon trays of freshly baked, massive chocolate croissants displayed in their custom, wood display case right next to the register. Sorry about no pictures, but you know how things get out of hand sometimes. However if you want to experience an orgasm in pastry form, I suggest you high tail it here.

There was a 25 minutes wait to get to the counter and unfortunately, we had to stand outside in the…read more11 am Pasadena heat. The staff was very nice and we ordered the classics. - Croissant : was fresh, flaky and a good size. The only small issue: 20% of it goes on the table as it literally crumbles at each bite. A good croissant should have some elasticity lacking here. - Pain au chocolat: quite large with maybe too much chocolate.But the flavor was on point. I liked it but my wife thought the extra chocolate was too much of the good thing. She reminded me that in the pain au chocolat in France, you actually feel the chocolate under the tooth at each bite. Between the two, I would get the plain croissant next time. Final thoughts: These pastries are more expensive than in other places( pain au chocolat for almost $7 and croissant for $5.5). Would I come back: yes to get the plain croissant.

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Criterion coffee

4.8(297 reviews)

0.2 mi

5 stars good music and atmosphere will be back to visit soon great staff and coffee good location…read moreclean

I personally loved this cafe so much! The interior was truly so beautiful, and you could clearly…read moretell there was a lot of effort put into the making of this place. The service was also amazing. Their baristas are all so sweet and caring and always have everything you could ever ask for to put in your drinks. Same with the food. Everything tasted so yummy, fresh, delicious and overall so amazing. The owners have really made such a great spot for breakfast, lunch, and anything to do just in general! I'd highly recommend this place. Thank you Ctiterion, will definitely be coming back.

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Philz Coffee

4.3(946 reviews)

0.8 mi

Friendly service. I like that they have pastries, burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of…read moredrinks (matcha, coffees, teas, hot cocoa). The baristas make sure they make each drink carefully and allow you the chance to try it before you head out. There's plenty of seating. Some long bar tables, benches, and a sofa. It was quite loud inside on a Saturday so good to know if you need a quiet place to work. I saw quite a few people working on laptops as well as groups of people catching up. The front door has a sign stating that the entrance is wheelchair accessible. They also have a gender neutral bathroom.

Love their mint mojito - wait times can be a while during the weekends or rush hour…read more I honestly never know where to park when I come here. People are pretty friendly - it can be a bit noisy if you're trying to work here

Liking the vibe, and the interiors...

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Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters

4.5(1.5k reviews)

1.9 mi

Best Latte I've ever had! Amazing rustic building inside and friendly service!…read more 1000% would come here again everytime I visit Pasadena.

Wow what can I say! Looking for a great cup of ice cold coffee on a hot summer day!…read more What a great find in Pasadena. The experience, the location and the ambiance just perfect to sit down to enjoy a cup of coffee! The aroma as soon as you walk inside just captures the essence of a coffee shop/ caffeinated tranquility. Service is fast and staff friendly! Ordered my iced mocha! Definitely hit the spot! Would recommend 10/10! Will definitely be going back soon.

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Mandarin 2

4.5(95 reviews)

4.2 mi

Loved their original location so decided to give the new spot a try. Everything from the quality of…read moredrinks to the ambiance was amazing. The cashier was very lovely and helpful. I got a matcha and it was delicious; very lightly sweet with the perfect matcha taste.

Super cute 2nd location by mandarin. I'm not going to lie...I prefer this one over the original…read moreone. Theres more seating, workers are friendlier, it's less hustle and bustle vibe. I got their seasonal coconut latte. Amazing. Perfectly balanced, great all around.

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Lexie A.

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10

14

2 months ago

I've been to virtually every cafe in LA and I had never even heard of corn milk before. I had no idea what I was missing !!! I also grabbed a latte to go with oat and it was excellent. The inside is so spacious and beautifully designed + there's free WiFi! Beats the cafes I usually work on my laptop from. Highly recommend! read more

Robin W.

1

21

6

1 month ago

Great specialty cafe, open space and peaceful vibes. Amazing place to larp, get work done or even enjoy a date. Will stop by again. Iced vanilla latte was solid. read more

Ellis M.

138

6

0

1 month ago

The most delicious coffee I've ever had! Definitely try their signature "milk brew" I had it with the banana milk and it was awesome!

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