I've had Fiore bookmarked for ages but I kept missing the narrow window that they are open. I'm happy that I finally got to try this cafe and I'm looking forward to returning. FOOD Short Rib Sandwich - didn't seem that impressive visually. Turned out to be really tasty and tender. Great stuff. SERVICE Ordered online. My sandwich was brought out shortly. Brief but friendly experience. PARKING Street parking (free) read more

Piccadilly Grace - Short Rib - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Pasadena, California

This cafe has a lovely ambiance and the BEST salad dressing! I adore their marketplace salad with the onion jam balsamic vinaigrette. I think about that dressing quite often. Their sandwiches are also superb and everyone there is so nice! read more

I loved Fiore's, their sandwiches, salads and especially the bread! Unfortunately, since new ownership it has changed so much and the quality is not the same. The bread is tough and chewy and not as fresh. I got the Balboa Italian yesterday, asked for light mayo but it was loaded with mayo and took over the whole sandwich. My mom was also very disappointed in the roasted chicken salad. It's just not what it once was when Bill was there. Oh well. read more

A hidden gem I never knew about, I discovered this place because a friend recommended it. I'm so glad I found it, what a great place! It's literally at the corner of Fremont and El Centro, and if you don't look carefully, you couldn't tell it was a Cafe at all. Based on the constant stream of people coming through though, it was clear this was a well-loved establishment and I've been living under a rock, lol! I think since Covid, they now do not take orders in person, and you have to order completely online, no money is exchanged at all. There are little tables and chairs on one side, and some longer tables with benches on the other, with more shade. After you order online, they bring out your order bagged and placed on some shelves at their door. They also bring things out very quickly! We did meet at least one couple that didn't know about the ordering system, so at least not everyone was a regular here! I ordered the pork belly sandwich, which was super tasty...I was actually really surprised that the fig jam was so tasty with the pork! The pork belly was also not fatty, and still very moist! My friend ordered the roasted chicken sandwich, which is also a super popular item and looked delicious! Great spot for a quick lunch bite, and a pleasant community and space for that! Looking forward to bringing my husband here to check it out! read more

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Super cute little outdoor cafe in South Pas. They have a few larger tables and some smaller tables out front on the grass for different sized parties. But it's more of a pickup place or spot to have a leisurely bite with a couple of friends or small family. You order via a QR code that takes you to an online ordering system so it's pretty much completely no-contact. It took probably 20 minutes to get our food, which is a little long for a salad and sandwich place. But honestly, I think it was worth it. Like everyone else has said, the bread is amazing. I had the pesto chicken sandwich, which came with a side salad. It was super tasty. Kinda rich but not in a gross way. They also bring you out some water. And if you're lucky, you might get some free bread to take home! read more

Piccadilly Grace - Roasted Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Fresh delicious and the customer service was great! I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quick cute delicious sandwich shop ! read more

What a cute spot! Came by around 10 am, so lunch wasn't being served yet - but they let me know their soup was ready. The lemon chicken orzo soup was sooo good. I also had the cinnamon roll and they warmed it for me! The cream cheese frosting was amazing and the inside of the roll was so soft. Will def be back! read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch - service was quick and very polite but they forgot my coffee so I had to ask for it. The sandwich was good and large enough for two meals. There is street parking if you are able to catch any. read more

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I kinda hate what has happened to this place. It was a staple when it was Fiore and the owner Bill was an absolute gem. Ever since new management this place has seriously gone downhill. The quality just isn't the same. I can get the same sandwich several days in a row and expect something that tastes different each time. Not to mention, they changed the sandwich names to some dumb shit. If you're going to be quirky with the menu names at least make it cohesive! Anyway, prices are much higher than ever before and the lack of quality does not justify it. Also, no more side salads. I was really hoping the new owner wound retain the charm of Fiore but sadly it's gone forever. read more

One of the best places for a gourmet sandwich in LA located in south Pasadena's playhouse district. Counter service with patio seating of some great salads and sandwiches all on fresh baked bread with quality ingredients. The prosciutto and soprissa sandwiches are excellent! Also a side lawn to picnic on but bring a blanket! Also some fresh baked goodies too! read more

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Awesome sandwiches, friendly service, charming ambiance-- my family loves going here for a quick bite or sit down lunch

The bread. THE BREAD. The bread here was perhaps the best bread I've had in a while. I seriously considered coming back before our return flight and stocking up on a few more loaves. But getting ahead of myself here. We arrived from the airport, absolutely starving, and, though all the sandwich options looked good, I went with the roasted chicken salad (minus the bleu cheese). The salad was all right, exactly what I needed after six hours on a plane, and the amount of chicken included could have fed me for two meals. That said, the container was 80% leaves. I think I got half of a hard-boiled egg and two small pieces of bacon? The best part was the creamy dill dressing, which I ended up slathering all over my bread like a cavewoman. My husband's veggie chopped salad was the far better option. The bread they gave with the salads was absolutely phenomenal. Super pillowy, crackly give on the crust. I ended up eating mine during lunch and then gnawing hunks off the other slab in the car ride from the cafe to our hotel, crumbs spraying everywhere, in blissed-out carb heaven. Parking out in front. Food came out promptly. The only downside: no restroom (at least that I could find). Which made eating lunch with a bursting bladder not the funnest experience. read more

Yummy blueberry danish, it's on the pricy side, it's $8 each. Outdoor sitting area is cute and neat. read more

Wasn't feeling like getting hot and greasy food on a hot day, and in the area - decided to stop by this cute garden cafe. The seats outside are nice, handful in the shade. I had the orange olive loaf, the Asian chicken salad, and an iced tea. Service was friendly and they bring food out to you after you sit down. I paid around 25.00 for everything, and the salad was served with fresh bread. Overall, it was a cute place and it tasted fresher than Panera!! read more

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Amazing sandwiches and service my favorite spot to grab lunch and a coffee break! Great day in the sun. (: read more

Piccadilly Grace - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I was about to place an order online for pick up until I saw: A $1 fee being added to my order for god knows what. A tip scale of 15-25% with seemingly no way to choose none. Tip culture is out of control. It's. A. Sandwich. You are not serving me & it is not my job to support your wages. A tip is meant to reward good service. All you do is place my order on a book shelf for me to pick up. It also irks me to no end when restaurants ask you to tip in advance. Nothing has happened yet! Why would I tip you in advance? What if you completely mess up my order and I'm unhappy? Needless to say, I ended up elsewhere. My $16 sandwich turned into almost $22 by the time all that was said and done so I'm good. Not to mention the portions have shrunk over time. read more

Piccadilly Grace - Short Rib Sando, I've missed you! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I've been going to Fiore Market for years and have LOVED their lovely outdoor area and especially their bread. My favorite sandwich is the tempeh. I ordered from Fiore about two weeks ago and it was so disappointing. The tempeh was dry and absolutely flavorless. Nowhere near the standard it had been previously. I know the restaurant is under new ownership and I understand that the new owner wants to keep a lot of the same menu which is great. I want to be open minded and respectful as I can understand how hard it must be to run a restaurant AND take on a new endeavor while trying to keep old customers happy. My review is not in the spirit of tearing down but rather an honest reaction in the hopes that preferences are heard so that customers will not be lost. Rooting for the new owner! read more

My friend and I were starving after our workout, so we decided to have brunch. I was convinced when he mentioned the neighborhood mom-and-pop cafe that serves freshly baked bread. The customers appeared to be regulars who were supporting a neighborhood business, and the staff was very friendly. nice energy. He got the daily special steak sandwich that came with a slaw and side of bread, while I ordered the Asian chicken salad, beef and bean chili that comes with bread. The Asian chicken salad was good, and it included more chicken than I've ever seen in a salad. I appreciated how much protein was used. His steak sandwich looked to be delicious! I tried the slaw, and it had a nice flavor with a dash of ginger for some extra spice and richness. Even though the chili was made with just ground beef and one kind of bean, it was nevertheless very flavorful and not too heavy. The coffee was the one drawback; it was really inexpensive, came in a tiny cup, but it also tasted similar to the coffee you can make at home. The location is really adorable, connected to a church, and reflects a little town charm. They also have a lot of vegetation, so it was lovely to browse at the diverse plants and herbs while we waited for our food. Overall wonderful experience, would definitely return! read more

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The perfect little spot to have an outdoor lunch on a beautiful sunny day! Blessed to live walking distance from here! Staff is overall friendly and welcoming, while the food is delicious and packed with flavor. I recommend the breakfast bacon burrito, the breakfast sandwich with bacon, the breakfast plate, pork belly sandwich, and their chicken sandwich! read more

I really debated between three and four stars. When I composed my original review, I was a frequent customer...close to once a week which is quite a lot seeing how it's about 45 minutes to an hour one way for me. I did it because this place was super special and the food was top-notch. Then, unexpectedly, the freshly baked bread changed. The taste and texture were different. I later found out that there was a change in ownership and the new owners were experimenting with the bread production. Thankfully the new owners went back to the old ways of how the bread was made. But after that, I started to notice small changes that slowly took away from the magic of Fire: the sandwiches were smaller, there were often issues with my orders (the most significant being there were no chicken in my Asian Chicken Salads), and there were now extra charges for most things that previously didn't exist. I totally understand that places (especially small businesses) need to increase prices to keep afloat especially with rising costs. I don't mind paying more in order to maintain the quality and size of items. It was just that the extra costs here and there as well as the decrease in size and quality were just a little too much for me. This place is still good, but it lost some magic for me. read more

My wife has been wanting to dine at this restaurant for some time now. Today we finally made the effort to stop by for a late lunch. What a surprise it was to learn that they were out of all their menu items except for one chicken sandwich and a chicken salad. We purchased both and they were delicious. It's nice knowing that they only prepare a certain amount of food and when they run out; they run out! We won't make that mistake next time. And next time, we both want to try other items from their menu. The restaurant has a nice outdoor shaded seating area and the place is very casual. We will be back soon but we won't wait until all of South Pasadena has dined there before we arrive. read more

An absolute home run. Here on Sunday. Anya and Vega took care of us.... I don't think it's possible for anyone to be nicer. It was our first time here, they explained the menu, and we had the breakfast burrito with a few add-ons. Just a quiet neighborhood place with plenty of outside seating. Wonderful and loved it. read more

Haven't had the crown jewel (chicken sandwich) in months. Came by today and the bread definitely has changed - or maybe a not-so-good batch? I hope the bread changes to what it used to be. This bread tasted almost like store bought bread (and it tasted like an old batch, honestly). Other ingredients seemed to have remained the same, but there was very little chicken and very little cheese in the sandwich. Hopefully this changes too. Also, it used to come with a salad. Is this no longer the case? Ordered three of them and none of them came with a salad. Bummer! Used to love this place. read more

Finding where to order was a bit confusing, but it still seems to be online order only! So order through their website and wait by the front till they call your name! It took awhile for my friend and I to realize we had to order online after going through all the doors trying to find this place LOL So it seems like their most popular sandwiches are the roasted chicken and the short rib sandwich. Personally, I like the roasted chicken more because of the pesto. The pesto was so flavorful and the cheese just complemented so well with how soft the chicken was. The short rib meat itself was pretty good and flavorful, but I felt like the coleslaw didn't so as much help to complement it. I wasn't entirely the fan the of bread itself on the sandwiches, but it was nice to try! I don't think this type of sandwich would be $14 worth tho. read more

Piccadilly Grace - Roasted Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Who can afford a $20+ smallish sandwich? Their prices and extra fees keep jumping up and it's just become unreasonable for the amount of food you get. The meat is minimal and the side salad is wilted, soggy, and warm 100% of the time. Their basic chicken sandwich has some dry-ass chicken, burrata and pesto. No veggies or pickles or anything. read more

Super good food! Started going here about 2 weeks ago and got a recommendation from Veda for the short rib sandwich, sooooo good :). Would also recommend the Bodega Breakfast Burrito 100%! Love the customer service and they are always very respectful. Super nice outdoor seating with shade to stay cool during these summer heatwaves, would recommend for anyone looking for a spot to read some manga. read more

Wow this place is cute! It's a small cafe embedded on the side of an old theater. All seating is outdoors in a patio filled with plants! Mega adorable! Me and my friend ordered our food and it was brought out to us on the patio. I got the steak sandwich and a side of spicy udon salad. Steak sandwich was good. I think the best part of it was the bread. Super fluffy, moist, slightly crisp crust. I believe they make their own bread daily! The spicy udon salad lacked salt but had good flavor. A bit gingery and sesamey. I also got a macchiato. It was small, tasted okay but I would get coffee somewhere else if I had the time. Service was excellent. The young man who helped us out was very patient, asked if we had any questions and was very accommodating when I came back with a coffee that wasn't mine. Keep smilin! You're doing great! All in all, the ambiance and the bread are winners. It's so nice to sit outside in a beautiful sunny day, surrounded by flowers, eating a big beautiful bouncy sandwich! read more

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The pesto sandwich was great and made fast; a bit pricey though. Would definitely go again.

Quite possibly the best buttermilk dill salad dressing I have ever had. I will dream about it. The salad it came with was excellent as well. Fresh ingredients, well prepared. The setting is strictly outdoors and the smart play is order ahead and pick up. Otherwise it can be slow. I really love this little oasis in South Pasadena. read more

Y'all charging $4 for the side salad that used to be free is crazy. I used to justify the higher prices of Fiore because it felt like more of a meal with the salad but taking that away while also charging more sucks. I've been coming here less since new ownership read more

Make it a point to come here whenever I get a chance and I'm in the area. Make sure to arrive early as they do sell out of things on occasion. Their bread is amazing and I am a big fan of their roasted chicken, and roast beef sandwiches. Cute little outdoor seating area to enjoy food in a quiet part of south pas. read more

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Their home made bread for all their sandwiches is truly unmatched! I love how fresh everything is here - however I do feel the flavors are a bit mild sometimes but I don't mind. I've had the roasted chicken and the short rib which were both good. I've also ordered catering - they forgot a couple of side orders but I was able to call and get a refund. A staple sandwich spot for me! read more

Great local spot to fulfill my sandwich cravings. I've tried the Short Rib and Tempeh BLT so far. Both are delicious, though the Tempeh is my favorite for now. The bread is so soft and delicious! However, they don't toast the bread so eat your sandwich fast before it gets soggy. Sandwiches come with a side salad. I find it super filling just eating the salad and half the sandwich. Can't wait to try the other sandwiches. You can order online and pick up your order off the shelf outside upon arrival. read more

The food here is soo good. I recommend the chicken sandwich and the salads. My favorite chocolate cupcake ever! They should have those daily. The portion sizes on the side salad and a few items have gotten a bit smaller but it's always a delicious choice! Parking is easy and the dinning area is so charming. read more

Just got hung up on after waiting for 20 minutes on hold. Service and bread quality and consistency has gone down since the Fiore days. So much so they can't handle phone orders anymore. read more

Outside seating only. Mostly wooden benches. If you like things real cushy, bring your own cushion. Ha! Great food and service! I like how you order, receive a number, have a seat and the food comes to you. Want relaxed atmosphere-this is it. read more

How many years have I driven right past this gem unnoticed?! Looking for a sandwich and found an amazing salad! There aren't many tables but you can take it to go. Worth a stop! Fresh and charming! read more

This was a five star spot before they changed the bread. Baffling why they would; it was specific and spectacular, pillowy bread from perfect boules, with a textured and satisfying crust, and honestly the single biggest draw that set this place's sandwiches apart. The new bread is allegedly the same recipe, but shaped, finished, and cut differently (slices are now thinner). Every one of those factors affects how the bread turns out -- and the new bread is average. Not bad, just not special. The crumb is different. The rise is different. The crust is dry and papery. No reason to come back or pay the higher and higher prices for the ghost of a formerly beloved sandwich. Especially sad because at first it seemed the new owners were gonna respect what made this menu great to begin with. But they are insisting the bread hasn't changed, so either they are trying to pull one over on us, or truly can't tell the difference -- either way not a mark of a restaurant or chef you can trust. The legacy of this place is gone now. End of an era. read more

I dream about the chicken sandwich. The bread. The burrata. Always wonderful. Wish the seating was better.

I am so so sad that they changed their bread...this cafe was my favorite place. My kids even loved there too. Their bread was so fluffy, moist and fresh inside and crisp outside that didn't even need to be toasted. Every time I went there, I always made sure to get a loaf to take home. I just went there yesterday and the bread was dry and totally lost its freshness. Please bring the original bread back!!!! read more