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Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena

4.2 (598 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Donna B.

We have been hearing a lot about Pillow Talk so we finally gave it a try and ordered their popular egg sandwich, Egg Heaven, to go. First off, it actually traveled really well, which I honestly did not expect. Nothing was soggy and it still held together nicely by the time we ate it. We went to Japan recently and got a little obsessed with their egg sandwiches, so I could not help but compare. Pillow Talk's version was good and scratched the itch, though I would say Japan still wins for me, how could it not, lol ;) One thing I really appreciated was that it was not overloaded with mayo. A lot of places here tend to go overboard, but this one felt more balanced and let the egg flavor come through. The only downside was the portion size. It was a bit small for the price, so it did not feel like the best value. Still, it is a solid option if you are craving that style of egg sandwich without hopping on a plane.

Daniella P.

This place was such a great cafe. They have so much quality things to offer, and it all looks so good!! I ordered a Honeycomb Latte and it came with actual sweet honeycombs. I also ordered these mini cakes which were layered and just flavored to perfection. Lastly, I got the egg sandwich which was perfectly cooked. I couldn't get enough of it. Will be coming back soon.

TOP (left - right) - black sesame & Pink Lychee  BOTTOM - Sunny Side Up & Tiramisu
Christy C.

Ordered UberEats and my order arrived in less than an hour! Menu had a good variety of sandwiches, cakes, and drinks. Pricing was pricey. Most of the cakes cost $9+ and the sandwiches were $10+! Got the Egg Heaven Sandwich ($13) and it was pretty much an egg salad sandwich. The bread didn't taste fresh and was quite dry. I was expecting the bread to be soft and fluffy but that wasn't the texture at all. The egg salad was quite heavy on mayonnaise and had too much pepper for my preference. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the sandwich unfortunately. The Sunny Side Up (Coconut Mango Mousse Cake) - $9.50 - was delicious! Love how it was nicely packaged in a cute tin! The mango mousse was so creamy and I could tell it was made with sweet mangos! The cake was so moist and fresh. The coconut cream on top made it even more delicious! Definitely recommend! The Tiramisu ($9.50) was so good! It was so creamy and every bite was nicely layered with mascarpone mousse/coffee jelly and topped with cocoa powder. It wasn't too sweet and the cream didn't feel too heavy. The cake was very fresh and soft! Overall, I didn't enjoy the sandwich but the cakes were incredible and definitely worth getting!

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Ashley Y.

Cute little place in Pasadena! They do sell sandwiches and drinks but I was interested in the mini cakes so that's all I got. First off, it's $9!!! For a little cake!!! But part of me justifies that price because it comes in a nice metal tin. Have I found use for the tin yet? No. But it's a nice tin so I'm keeping it anyways. Pink Lover ($9)--Has raspberry jelly, lychee mousse, and rose mousse. When eating I didn't really know what the layers were besides the jelly, so had to search it up. I don't know if I'd be able to pinpoint lychee and rose but as a whole the flavor was really good!! The jelly was like... a slab of cold jelly very texturally different from mousse/chiffon but I guess it's made like that on purpose? The chiffon was soft, kind of dry if I'm being picky, but not noticeable enough to make me stop eating. Overall I liked it! The flavor was really good! It's light and not too sweet. I'll be back if I'm in the area! Curious about their other flavors!!

Matcha Yuzu, Kinako Chestnut
Mingshi H.

Came here after checking out Descanso Gardens and was worried they'd sell out so I placed an online order. Picking up was smooth and easy but parking was awful. We had to circle the area a few times to find street parking. It would be nice if they had a designated parking lot in addition to street parking because some of the businesses around there had that. There was seating inside despite the store being pretty small, so my bf and I just ate inside. The cakes were pretty good! I got the Matcha Yuzu and he got the Kinako Chestnut. I couldn't really taste the yuzu until I tried only the first layer of cream. The matcha overpowers the yuzu a lot because there was two layers of matcha cream and one layer of matcha cake. Still really good and can taste that the matcha is high quality! As for the kinako chestnut, we couldn't taste the chestnut much but there were some chestnut pieces hidden in the cake! I would love to try the peach one as well but this place is quite far. Hopefully I'm in the area when they have the peach seasonal again.

Sea salt chocolate chip cookie and boyfriend
Celeste O.

Nice lady at the front gave me ice for my water so had to buy a cookie so I could tip her. Bf had an Americano. Sold coffee and sea salt chocolate chip was delicious. Fair prices too. Paid $3.95 for a pretty big cookie. Will have to try their sandwiches next time I'm in the area.

Taro Ube Cake
Kasinee N.

We have been dreaming about the egg sandwiches ever since we came back to the states. We had the egg sando almost everyday while on our trip to Tokyo, so when I came across Pillow Talk, I had to try it obvi! Located on Lake Ave, across from Erewhon, parking can be difficult like people have mentioned. I ordered ahead and picked up. The " Egg Heaven" Sandwich ($11) was good... filling was nice, but the bread was not great. I also tried some of the Chiffon cakes. The ube one was the best one we tried, but all were very nice and not too sweet. Service was good.

Pink Lover Strawberry Shortcake Matcha with Ube
Maddy B.

Cute little local spot. I've heard good things about the tin cakes. There's some seats and it's pretty quiet it would be great to study/work. Pink lover and strawberry shortcake were light and had a well balanced cream/cake ratio. This cake will not weigh you down instead you'll want to keep eating more. We also really enjoyed our drinks as well. The matcha is very high quality and with the ube foam it was fantastic. My friend also loved her coffee drink and said it was pretty strong!

iced Honey Cinnamon latte
Gillian G.

Came here for the first time and I'd definitely make the drive to come again. The barista was so nice and helpful. I got the spanish latte and it was so delicous! There's plenty of seating and they don't charge for milk alternatives. It's so cute and clean with lots of cute plants! Would love to study here

Strawberry Shortcake
Cindy L.

My second time at pillow talk and I was a bit disappointed by their mango matcha and the strawberry shortcake. The strawberry shortcake was very dry even paired with the cream but the taste was good. A very strawberry syrup taste. But for 9 dollars it's expensive for how small it is. It's definitely more for the looks than the taste. They originally forgot our drink but I can't blame them because it seemed like only one person was working and making everything. We got the mango matcha which barely had any mango flavor. The matcha part was good though. Overall still a great place to chat, study, or work since it's not super busy and has outlets! I loved the natural lighting in the cafe too!

Iced Latte
Winn H.

Pillow Talk is a cute little cafe for Japanese themed snacks, matcha, and coffee. The beans here are lightly sweet, nutty, and just subtly bold. Finding parking isn't the hardest on the street, but it is limited to 1 hour (but thankfully only $1) The items here are fairly well priced and not overly expensive, and the atmosphere is cute, warm, and earthy. Need a drink with a milk substitute? There's thankfully no extra charge for those. Overall, it's an amazing place to work. The only area of improvement would be Wi-Fi - these speeds are abysmally slow, too slow to even browse the web. Other than that, everything about this cafe provided a relaxing atmosphere, a good step away from the busy streets of Pasadena. Best time to visit? Around noon, sit by the window, and there's just just the right amount of sunlight to brighten your day!

Samantha P.

It was such a joy finding this place! The decor is very inviting, it's an intimate space where you can easily see yourself doing schoolwork or catching up with a friend. The main reason for my visit was to feed my Egg sando addiction so I ordered an Egg Heaven. It was definitely tasty, it seemed to be on regular white bread not milk bread but they toasted it which gave it a nice texture. The egg yolk in the egg halves were not as gooey as I would like but really the flavor was just amazing so I didn't mind! The matcha was one of the best I've ever had! They were very heavy handed with the matcha powder and it tastes like a very good quality matcha. On a whim I also grabbed a black sesame cake because it sounded amazing. It wasn't life changing but it was enjoyable for sure, good black sesame flavor and it wasn't overly sweet which I very much appreciated. The lady helping me was also incredibly sweet and welcoming which just adds to the inviting atmosphere of the place. Highly recommend checking them out!

Tamagoyaki Sandwich and Egg Heaven Sandwich with a sparkling yuzu drink and a sparkling yuzu espresso
Ken W.

First off, just know that the parking situation is typical of this end of Lake Avenue-- it sucks. There's no lot and there's only metered street parking. The shop is cute in that clean, well-kept, minimalist Asian sort of way. We were there for egg sandwiches. We got both their standard egg salad sandwich and a tamagoyaki sandwich We liked everything we had. The tamago-yaki is the dashi-flavored type. It was neither overly, nor cloyingly sweet. Their egg salad was fresh and nicely seasoned. (my wife actually makes my favorite egg salad, TBH -- her secret is Colman's mustard powder haha) There is one weird non-complaint critique from the both of us-- There was too much good stuff between the bread. I know it sounds weird, but we thought the egg to bread ration was off, as the bread they use was also very good! Other than the sucky parking and the over-generosity in the fillings department, the place is awesome. The workers there are also super nice and helpful. The beverages we ordered were both really good, especially my espresso yuzu tonic-like concoction. All and all a great place to enjoy Asian inspired egg-wiches and fizzy beverages if you can find a parking spot.

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Hello, was wondering what the shelf life of the cakes are ? Looking to buy for family, but will need to deliver them out of town the following day. Thank you!

Hi customer. The cake shelf life inside a regular fridge will be 3 to 4 days as long as they are not constantly going in and out from the fridge. If kept frozen , it can last up to a week. The shelf life counting started the day fresh bake out of… Read more

Hello, is the stainless steel container food grade?

Dear customer, Yes they are food grade certified by the manufacturer. If necessary we can provide the proof for you. Thanks!

Is the dashi vegan or is it made out of bonito flakes?

Hi Romana, Thanks for the inquiry. I would say it is Vegan. It is made from premium kelp and… Read more

Can I freeze the cakes? Do they thaw ok?

Yes! Our cakes have a shelf life of 5 days in the freezer and 3 days in the fridge.

Is the spam sandwich still being made? It was there when they first opened.

While we no longer offer the spam sandwiches, our updated menu may include your new favorite!

Can you take the desserts for to-go or is it dine-in?

Oh, yeah, you can take them to go.

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Kinrose Creamery

Kinrose Creamery

4.8
(460 reviews)
1.2 mi
$$

One of the best scoops of Ice Cream I've had in a long time! I've had Kinrose Creamery on my list…read morefor a minute and was so happy after my wife and I got to try a scoop. They are located in Mills Alley in Pasadena just look for the bright red sign and signage promoting some flavors. We came by after having dinner. The staff greeted us as we walked in. It was empty when we initially arrived then more customers filtered in shortly after. Staff allowed to sample their unique flavor options. **To note, they offer a few vegan flavors for those with dietary restrictions**. Always a huge plus and positive! The flavors are middle eastern inspired and the details are all listed. My wife and I sampled 2 flavors and we both enjoyed our selections. The flavors are memorable. We happily decided on the Sesame Halve (vegan) & Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell (+$1.00) for myself. The presentation is one of a kind! The topping with the tiny little rose is a nice aesthetic and definitely their trademark. The location offers retro and colorful style seating for 10+ customers if I had to guess . Patio seats are also offered outside. Also, OG Pac-Man arcades are available inside. My wife loved her Sesame Halva and my Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell totally reminded me of a Dubai Chocolate type of vibe with each bite! The whole first time visit was positive and would make me want to come by again to try something else! Presentation on point! Flavors on point! Vibes good! Tummies happy! Come by and just try! Thanks, Kinrose Creamery! ( ^_^)b

My husband and I stopped by here on Monday night after eating at Edwin Mills. My husband had this…read morespot bookmarked a while ago and didn't realize they were neighboring businesses. When we arrived, we were the only two there for a few minutes until more people came. We were greeted right away. We walked down a ramp that led us to their selections. It's a decent-sized shop with a few tables. Each table had a rose in a vase attached via velcro so you don't have to worry about tipping them over. The shop is also nicely decorated with wall art. It's been a few days since then and we can't stop thinking about coming back. They serve unique Middle-Eastern flavored ice cream. I ordered the Sesame Halva which is their vegan ice cream made of Halva ice cream with sesame & coconut. OMG, I've never tasted anything like this before. I love anything that has a sesame profile. If you like that nutty, sweet, and earthy flavor this one is for you. I could taste the coconut, but it wasn't overpowering. There were also little chunks of halva in there that added a slight bit of sweetness. The texture was similar to cookie dough, but softer. Aside from the taste, I loved the simple presentation of the small rose on top of the scoop. It made it look elegant. As you can tell, I am definitely coming back and highly recommend stopping by.

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Pistachio Konafa with Chocolate Shell. :)
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Oh La La

Oh La La

3.8
(595 reviews)
0.7 mi
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Large group friendly
Grab-and-go

This was my first time coming to this restaurant. I haven't been to Pasadena in forever! So much…read morehas changed and I saw this restaurant on my instagram feed. So we decided to give it a try. I'm really picky with it comes to scones. But these scones were perfect! Soft on the inside, nice outer crust. Both the maple and blueberry scones are full of flavor. I think the maple is my favorite. The lovely girl that was helping us gave us a chocolate chip cookies for free! Which was so sweet of her. We told her we came a long way to try this restaurant out. I can't wait to go back and try their French onion soup. And other pastries too.

We've ordered from this bakery a few times in the past, mostly for their jamon buerre. I believe it…read morewas off the menu for a while (correct me if I'm wrong), but i saw it available once again so I decided to grab two today. Our previous experiences were great, however this time was extremely disappointing. For the price (~$16 per sandwich on Toast), you would expect more substance but this was how it was looking. One measly slice of ham and cheese, and the butter barely tasted present. I'm bummed that such a great recipe has been reduced to this poor excuse of a jamon buerre. Had I known this was what I was going to receive, then I would've spent the money on groceries to make SEVERAL mediocre ham sandwiches instead. The two stars come from the attitude of the server, Karla. She was extremely friendly and that was the only highlight of today's visit.

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Sweet Red Peach

Sweet Red Peach

4.6
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My homie and I sniffed in here for a sweet indulgence after our seafood lunch…read more I could not refuse the rare offering of... SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE: -- medium sweet toward high sweet (kind of expected) -- appealing visuals -- nice balance of cheesecake to sweet potato flavors -- creamy and softer style cheesecake like Chicago style which I greatly prefer over NYC style -- medium-large portion -- price for size is fairly priced RATING = A They have SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM flavors too which look good. They have very little seating inside but fantastic AC on this warm day.

This review is for the cinnamon roll only - my bf and I are in search of the best cinnamon treats…read morein LA and hearing the hype about this cinnamon roll made it a must-try on our list! First, the good: the cinnamon roll was moist and fluffy all the way through. No dry cinnamon rolls here! The service was also very friendly. The not so good: my first bite, which somehow managed to not have much icing, gave me a clear taste of the dough. It reminded me a lot of canned biscuit dough. I prefer a thicker icing, this one was quite runny and very sweet without any nuance to the flavor. Also, I really wanted to try the peach cobbler cupcakes but they didn't have any cupcakes in stock at all, only a few cake slices. We went around noon, and I hoped they would have plenty of options around that time :/ Unfortunately I've had much better cinnamon rolls elsewhere in LA. It's still tasty because, well, it's a cinnamon roll... but not sure I'll be back unless it's to try the cake or cupcakes.

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Watermelon flavored soft serve on a cone
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Delight Pastry

Delight Pastry

4.4
(418 reviews)
1.2 mi
$$
Women-owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Old Town Pasadena, California…read more Next to Nana's Green Tea, Delight is A very good French bakery, no breads, but Delight feeds the pastry hunger in me -- all the pastries, cakes and gelati are excellent. There is a smallish macaron counter with popular flavors and can be boxed up to bring home. The house made sandwiches (focaccia), breakfasts and lunch items are very good to excellent also and with great prices. With about 15 tables (a couple of tables for larger groups), there's a steady stream of people here and it would be a matter of time when lines will form out the door. Service is super attentive. The minute you come in the person behind the counter comes to assist. Ohhh almost forgot, savory pastries (caprese and artichoke and cheese) are super well-made and the crusts delightfully light and crispy :-) I keep coming back. End of Yelp.

We were on our way somewhere else when I smelled something buttery in the air. I told my partner,…read more"I have to eat this smell," and we followed our noses to Delight Pastry. The large display of pastries is sure to dazzle, and we spend a good minute looking over the multitude of offerings in the case. Service was fast and efficient, and we sat ourselves. CAPRESE DANISH: 5/5. Perfectly balanced flavors. Tomatoes were fresh and the balsamic was bright. HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT: 4/5. I know it would have been SO ood if it were warmed up and the cheese were a little melty. KOUIGN AMANN: 3/5. My favorite pastry. Perhaps a personal preference, but I wish the sugar were a little more caramelized. It also was not as rich as I am accustomed to this pastry being.

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Wanderlust Creamery

Wanderlust Creamery

4.5
(635 reviews)
1.2 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

The flavors -Taiwanese Treasure Bowl, Lilikoi LiHing Pineapple, Palo Santo Mint Chip- I selected…read moredefinitely had my tastebuds wandering! I wish I brought my cooler to bring these back, especially the TTB. I do wish there were better seating inside to accommodate both small and larger groups. Regardless, I have flagged this creamery because I will definitely return and will make sure to recommend to anyone I know that'll be in the area.

We have been coming to this location since before the pandemic, and are huge fans of their unique…read moreglobal flavors. On our most recent visit - admittedly our first in a while - I was surprised that the flavors mostly seemed like repeats from a long time ago. Of course, you want to feature what is most popular, but I remember previously seeing things that were truly one of a kind, even for them. (Out of curiosity, I visited their website and the seasonal flavor blog hasn't been updated since spring 2021). None of this is a deal-breaker, but the feeling of "tiredness" permeated my interaction with the staff, too. There was no joy behind the counter, which I found odd for ice cream that is supposedly about the love of travel. When I tried to order a scoop of one flavor, I was told that I couldn't have it because there wasn't enough left for a full scoop. When I asked if I could have the half scoop that remained and just combine it with another flavor (trying to solve the problem for them), I was told that they aren't allowed to do half and half splits anymore. Fortunately, another employee showed up at that very moment with a fresh full tub of that flavor, but it still struck me as odd. They were also out of cones because of another problem. I am giving them four stars because the ice cream is still great and definitely worth a try if you've never had it, but I hope they can maintain their spark and magic as they continue to expand.

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Passionfruit cacao (vegan), Japanese neapolitan, and sticky rice & mango (vegan)
Passionfruit cacao (vegan), Japanese neapolitan, and sticky rice & mango (vegan)
Thai tea
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Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - coffee - Updated June 2026

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