I'm not one to make reviews but I just visited this hidden cafe spot, and I am not disappointed!…read moreThe look inside feels like walking into a cozy cabin! They open at 8am but I arrived a couple minutes prior but the barista Sophia still took my order which I thought was very welcoming! Super kind and friendly, and her latte came out amazing. They know what they're doing here! Will definitely be recommending this place to all my friends!

Pros -plenty of seating…read more -reasonably priced drinks Cons -make sure to park in the big parking lot because they tow cars if you park in the smaller lot that's closer Rating 6.5/10

If you're looking for a cozy, screen free coffee hangout that feels personal and social friendly…read morespace Two Kids is the spot. We'll definitely be back! It's small and cozy, but that just adds to the charm and creates this intimate, relaxing vibe. Highlights Great public parking behind the shop. The service is fantastic and the two guys that I met were genuinely friendly and makes you feel welcome right away. The shop has a sign saying no laptops inside, and honestly, I loved it. It turns the place into a true social space where people actually talk to each other instead of staring at screens. The seating is thoughtfully arranged facing the windows, so beautiful natural sunlight pours in and gives everything such a warm, uplifting feel. They make their own oat milk in-house, and it makes such a difference our drinks tasted absolutely delicious, rich and smooth. The whole place just has great vibes all around.

I had a good experience at Two Kids (South Pasadena). I ordered the Espresso w/ Milk & Chai ($6.75…read more- Iced). It's simple, clean ingredients. The crisp taste of well-brewed coffee and chai is refreshing. (Important: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment. Also, this is a "Laptop Free Establishment." They have no available electrical outlets and no customer internet.) I arrived at Two Kids (South Pasadena) on Tuesday (around 12:28PM). Parking is free and available. Two Kids (South Pasadena) is located across from South Pasadena City Hall. There's a competitive, free lot in the rear; it's a "4 Hour Parking Limit." Also, there's available, competitive free street parking. Staff is very mellow, professional, and respectful. Staff politely answered all my questions, and Staff felt very low stress. This location is surprisingly popular, and Staff easily breaks into friendly conversation. My drink took about three minutes. As mentioned, I ordered the Espresso w/ Milk & Chai ($6.75 - Iced). The drink is very underwhelming, but it's 1000% better than any chain coffee joint. The Espresso w/ Milk & Chai had a light enduring caffeine, and its flavor is very basic and simple. I would not drive a long distance for these drinks, but if I lived in the immediate area, this business is an easy spot to incorporate into a daily routine. It's affordable and good enough. On ambiance, Two Kids (South Pasadena) happily embraces its "just good enough" features. It lacks many basic amenities; there's no restroom, no customer internet, and no electrical outlets. They proudly have MANY little signs proclaiming how it's a "laptop free establishment." The location is also small; there's about two counter tables and three tiny stool tables. However, Two Kids (South Pasadena) is comfortable. I especially appreciated the air purifier and the strong ventilation. The place felt airy and refreshing. Also, the stereo system is very clear and with chill music. They even had one tiny bottle of hand sanitizer by the counter. It's also very animal friendly since I saw customers walk inside with their dogs on the leash. Overall, Two Kids (South Pasadena) feels built to serve the local community. It's not an impressive spot, but there's glimpses of passion for locals. If you live nearby Two Kids (South Pasadena), I recommend. It's not bad at all. 4.3 out of 5

Good food if you like spicy or savory, and if you want a sweet drink for kids and adults. Teamorrow…read morealso has very friendly and kind workers that will always be at your service. Also, the restaurant has a cozy environment with music and fun. Overall Teamarrow is a great place to order drinks, snacks, and a variety of asian food. They also have a touch screen device that you can use for to-go orders which is pretty good if you're like me and you're scared to order. I would say that the space is good for students if you're looking for a place to study at since they provide free wifi and bathroom.

I come here often because my kids have practices/games nearby, and it's one of those places that…read moreare good enough for an easy snack/dinner takeout. The popcorn chicken, fried tofu, and orange green tea are what I usually order. They make those very consistently so you know what to expect. It gets busy here when school kids are hanging out but if you are outside of those windows, it doesn't take too long. Service ranges from friendly to standard, so no complaints there. The one issue I have with them is they show a loyalty program in terms of entering your phone number -- if you order online as well as the register. But I've never gotten any points. I once asked the owner about it and he claimed that they do in fact give out items, and said he would check on it that night when I told him the situation. But he never actually asked my name and info, and I've still never received any points since, despite having ordered here about twice a week for the past several weeks. It's not a deal breaker but it's strange.

Cozy neighborhood coffee shop with wide variety of drink choices. Indoor and some outdoor seating…read more Across from library. Friendly quick service. Had a lavender latte- very yummy.

We sat outside waiting to order because we haven't seen one another in 4 years and the barista…read morecomes outside and says it's rude not to order immediately when we get there. First off bitch, not your business. Second off, shave your damn beard.

I've passed by this place quite a few times on my drive and had always been curious about it. The…read morecute patio caught my eye, and I saw people brunching, so I had no choice. I love a spot with a lot of character, which is exactly what this place is. Vibes immaculate, huge variety of coffee/matcha drinks, and fresh food all around. I went for breakfast burrito and my usual iced vanilla latte. Great combo. It tastes great, and I loved the salsa verde on the side. It was a good portion, and I left feeling satisfied. I absolutely loved sitting outside and having fresh air with a great view. You are given a number at the counter, and your food is brought out to your table. I've also seen their promotions on Instagram and love that they do themed menus/events for holidays and such. I have yet to check out the San Marino location, but that's next on the list. Till next time!

Visited at lunch on a Saturday for the first time in awhile with wife, toddler, and friend since…read moreour friend had never been. Found seating outside but moved some plates ourselves from one table to another to find shade for us the kiddo. Grabbed a high chair and got seating set up. A few folks were setting up to play music out on the patio. We ordered inside as expected, thankfully the line wasn't too bad at that time so it went smoothly, though the prices are still higher than the average mom/pop sandwich place (but we anticipated this). We waited a bit for food while the patio band played. Ambience was pretty nice. Our friend's sandwich came out first and about 5 minutes later our food came. However, the Arnold Palmer we ordered didn't arrive with the food so we asked if they'd come back to bring it, and we were told they'd be right back. We waited probably another 5 minutes but drink still didn't come so I went inside to ask about it and saw the drink sitting on the back counter. So I asked staff if I could pick up the drink and they handed it over. Our friend's sandwich (the Jester) looked pretty filling while wife and I ordered/shared the Crown Jewel with cheese and mayo on the side. The Crown Jewel was pretty meh overall. Wasn't as stacked as the Jester and the bread fell apart as I ate it, despite the mayo on the side. At the end of eating someone came by to grab our order numbers and ask how things went. I commented on the wait for the drink and was told they couldn't find us, which sounded strange because they found us when bringing the sandwich and we still had our order number. But she said we could get a free refill. Since I wanted to take advantage of the refill I went inside to inquire but the order counter had gotten extremely busy. So I asked one of the bus/wait staff outside if they could grab my refill. He directed me inside and he commented how busy they were but I said I didn't want to wait in the huge line simply for a refill, so he offered to meet me inside to get the refill. Eventually I did receive the refill and we left. Overall, for the price of the food I felt the service was very average bordering on subpar, and the food was meh for the price. I don't blame the staff as they all seemed to be working very hard, but perhaps they were understaffed which would be more of a management issue. We basically bussed a couple tables on our own and waited what eventually amounted to 20-25 minutes for an ice tea/lemonade. I pre-tipped when I bought the food, which I kind of regretted but also felt bad that the employees were understaffed so I likely would have left a tip anyways. I don't plan to go back anytime soon. Wish the food and service were better

Love the Southeast Asian flavors of the coffee here and that they change up the menu seasonally…read more Plus no additional fee for alternative milks -- they know their audience...lactose intolerant Asians!! I usually get either the Horlicks or Dirty Milo depending on how I'm feeling. Horlicks is more wheat-y while Dirty Milo is more chocolate-y in taste. Both are delicious and STRONG. There's tables for you to either sit and catch up over coffee or get some work done. Tables do fill up throughout the day though, so may not be possible to snag a seat for an afternoon pick-me-up. Parking in the lot behind the shop!

Small Malaysian coffee shop located in the heart of the Alhambra downtown area. The vibe inside the…read moreshop has kind of a vintage feel butthe drinks and treats are unmistakenly Malaysian. The service here is also very friendly and helpful. I ended up ordering one of their seasonal beverages (4/2026). I believe it was the Meloti over Crema. Delicious and it hit the spot. I also got a slice of the pandan cake to snack on. Also, very good. I really like the spot and hope to come back soon

I stopped by this spot after a local recommended it as having one of the best matchas in Pasadena,…read moreand it definitely got me in the spirit to watch the new Minions and Monsters movie tomorrow! The Build: I ordered the banana cream matcha, which features a rich matcha base with standard oat milk, topped with a heavenly layer of banana cream and tiny, mysterious crunchy pieces. The Flavor Profile: Taste-wise, the drink was absolutely heavenly. The matcha itself was wonderfully rich, and mixing in the banana cream took it to the next level, while the crunchy toppings added a really nice occasional texture. The only real letdown was the size, the cup was just so tiny for an $8 price tag. Even though the flavors were incredible, it felt a bit hard to justify the steep cost for such a small portion. The Verdict: While the major price tag means this won't be an everyday habit, the solid flavors and super fast, friendly service make it a perfect spot for a little treat every once in a while. The staff had my drink out almost instantly around 10 AM on a Tuesday, and since I live so close, I'll definitely be back occasionally when I want to spoil myself.

Heard about this place on tiktok but it was very underwhelming. Came here on a Sunday around 12 pm…read moreand stood in a short line. We got the mango matcha rain, banana cream matcha, and banana latte. For $7-8 per drink, you get a very SMALL sized cup, I believe it's a 12 oz. Although oat milk is the standard for the matcha drinks, the price for such a small cup was not worth it. For the drinks itself, not sure what kind of matcha powder they are using but it doesn't seem to be grade quality. The banana latte also tasted like milk. Interior wise, plenty of tables & seating. Great for a study spot with ample street parking. Overall, for the price, quality, and sizes, I unfortunately will not be returning.

Came for a coffee and the service was amazing! The two ladies working were the absolute sweetest!read more

First off, I wanted to get a special treat for my coworkers for the Mexico vs. South Korea game,…read moreand since I work in Pasadena, I stopped by La Monarca Bakery. Let me tell you--they did not disappoint! I bought 24 soccer ball conchas, and they were even decorated in my team's colors! The conchas were fresh, soft, and absolutely delicious. I also ordered a soy chorizo breakfast burrito and a café de olla. The burrito had to be one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had--packed with flavor and perfectly made. And the cafecito? Oh my goodness, it was amazing! On top of the great food, the service was outstanding. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and kind. It's clear they take pride in what they do. Thank you for helping make our game day celebration extra special. I'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!