I love this place! I've had their coffee rain and their coffee einspeinner. I've also tried their…read morematcha, taking a sip of my friends. They have a great variety of pasteries too! There is plenty of room to sit and stay a while, both inside and outside, and there's free street parking all around. The line can be long, but the employees work hard to move the line quickly, and the drinks are made (deliciously) at lightning speed! Can't wait to go back soon! I only wish they offered bigger sizes! I want the coffee to last longer...but that might be on me from drinking it so quickly because its so delicious! :)

A Cute Little Coffee Spot in Pasadena!…read more Tucked across the street from PCC, Danbi Coffee is such a cute little cafe! I was lucky enough to find street parking nearby, which is always a win in Pasadena. The cafe is bright, clean, and airy, with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, making it a great spot to grab coffee and snacks, study, get some work done, or simply chill and relax. I stopped by after work and ordered an Einspänner (Vienna Cream Coffee) along with two salted breads: cream corn and chocolate. Everything was delicious, and the coffee was a lovely treat after a long workday. Service was quick and friendly, too! Between the inviting atmosphere, tasty drinks and pastries, and comfortable seating, Danbi Coffee is definitely worth checking out. A sweet little spot to add to your Pasadena cafe list!

The iced latte was really good, and the coffee tasted great. The service was awesome, everyone was…read moresuper nice, and the owner was really kind. I felt very welcome and would definitely come back!

I had a great experience at Hai Cha! The iced latte was smooth and had the perfect balance of rich…read morecoffee and milk. It was refreshing and delicious without being overly sweet. You can adjust the sweetness of the coffee. The customer service was also excellent; everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They made the whole experience feel comfortable and enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back for another iced latte! The seating area is really comfortable, both indoors and outdoors. The calming music adds to the relaxing atmosphere, and the whole place has such a beautiful, welcoming vibe. Overall, it's a great-looking spot that's perfect for relaxing and enjoying a drink.

Just based off of 1 visit --…read more The cold brew alone is worth coming back for. I got it with vanilla cold foam, which was super sweet and surprisingly thick, almost a little gooey but I liked it! My dad got the iced oat latte and loved it, so we were both happy with our drinks. The shop is bright and clean, with fun art on the walls. It was pretty busy when we went on a Saturday afternoon, but we still found seats easily. Definitely a nice place to grab coffee and hang out.

The food was delicious. I got the golden avocado toast and wow, it was so good!! My brother got the…read moremochi paws and also enjoyed them. Unfortunately, the drinks let us down. I got the Ube latte, and it was very bitter. My brother got the Ube matcha latte and his tasted good, so I think their espresso was just sour.

Came on a Saturday morning after taking my mom to a doctors appt with her and my 1 year old…read moredaughter. We were looking for a casual spot with good food and fun and delicious coffee drinks. This did not disappoint! I got the pandan latte. Definitely heavier on the vanilla flavor but the pandan still comes through. My mom got the crème brulee latte and it was probably one of the better ones I've had. It wasn't just sweet - you could get the essence of that burnt sugar topping. For food we had the spam kimchi cheese croissant and it was so good! The croissant was nice and flaky. There was the perfect ratio of filling. It is a very craveable sandwich. All of this in itself deserved a 5 star review already, but one more thing happened I need to mention. We were just about to leave and I wanted a straw in my drink. I want to put it in the lid and instead I spilled it all over the counter. A woman who I presumed to be the owner immediately came over to clean the mess and told the girl at the counter to remake me a new drink. Given I was taking care of my mom and my daughter today, that small kindness meant a lot to me. Overall, highly recommend Dash. Good coffee and good people.

Small cafe with free parking lot (free street parking too). Decent for wifing/bring laptop to work…read morestudy if you grab a table (limited space). FYI, it's freezing indoors with their ac!! Bring a thick jacket. Drinks are fine. - indoor has 3 small tables good for 1 laptop worker, and 1 larger handicap table that can be shared. Music is light, quiet customers on their laptop. - theres good amount of outdoor seating. - 2 restrooms (gendered specific). - Small parking lot. But it's possible to find free street parking.

Honestly a great place to grab a coffee, they hire from within the community and everyone is so…read morenice. I always come here to get a matcha latte, and they do it just right with not too much sugar. They also have variety of eatery and after regular breakie they also sell beer and have a bar! Although I've never came here for the other events I think they also host trivia nights that if I had more time in my life I would come and check out. I been coming here every week for their matcha if I have time and just some nice pastry to go with it. A lot of people come here to have their morning routine, they have indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice since people with dogs are able to bring their pets on not too hot days. They have parking in the back for just them, but they also have street parking if you want to grab and go! I've had their chicken sandwich, and its enough for 2 meals! Delicious and highly recommend!

I've been to Rosebud once before mainly because it's conveniently close to where I'm getting my car…read moreserviced, so being able to walk here is definitely a plus. I really like the concept of this place being a coffee shop during the day and a brewery later on. It gives the space a relaxed, chill atmosphere that I can appreciate. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just didn't do it for me this time. I ordered the $9 sub, which was premade and had that unmistakable straight-from-the-fridge hard bread situation. Plus, it could use some mayo, or at least some kind of sauce. For $9, I expected better and definitely wouldn't spend the money on it again. The hojicha latte was another miss. I've had hojicha plenty of times and usually love its smooth, roasty flavor, but this one wasn't sweet or creamy enough for my taste and came across a little too straight-up. The raspberry cream on top didn't add much flavor either. I also grabbed a day-old pastry. It was pretty hard and had a slightly stale crème-brûlée-like top, although I'll give it credit -- once warmed up, it was actually pretty delicious. Overall, 3 stars. I like the concept and the convenience, but unfortunately nothing I had was quite good enough to make me want to come back anytime soon.

Buying coffee outside is always 80% chance of disappointment, which is why I've become an at-home…read morebarista. But this place? Makes me want to retire. Went on a weekday morning and the line was manageable. Vienna latte was smooth, strong, creamy, sweet, and everything I dream of.

tl;dr skip the forgettable pastries in favor of the unique coffee; but even the beverages aren't…read moreentirely worth the wildly long wait Mandarin Coffee Stand debuted in 2022, with a mind toward introducing caffeine-drinkers to Yunnan drip coffee and Chinese-influenced lattes. Mandarin quickly became a TikTok darling, and it has since been featured by the LA Times and The Infatuation. Mandarin is tucked away in the quaint Burlington Arcade on South Lake. The brightly lit, semi-enclosed walkway feels like the streets of London. A firetruck-red telephone booth completes the ambiance. On a weekend morning, the buzzing shop is a stark contrast to the sleepy surrounding storefronts. Mandarin's tiny interior is limited to 4 customers, and it feels immediately serene compared to the shoulder-to-shoulder line. Warm filamented bulbs, pressed-tin ceiling, and dry-brushed slate walls create an industrial-minimalist vibe fitting for the street. Fifties tunes blend with the hum of espresso machines. My fiancee and I arrived before 10AM on the weekend, and we still faced a 20-minute queue down the alley. Once inside, our drinks were promptly prepared to order. We loved the signature "Toasty", an elevated take on milk tea. The spice mix and oat milk combined into a deliciously not-too-sweet drink. Meanwhile, the silky Vienna Latte recalled La Colombe's classic draft latte, but it was decidedly more standard. Lastly, the White Miso Kouign-Amann (billed as a "creme brulee croissant") left us wanting; caramelized sugar collected disproportionately at the bottom. The service was warm and approachable, and pastries and beverages run $5-7 range. Broadly, my fiancee and I agreed that the coffee was good but not quite great, and the pastries weren't worth the premium. While a few other drinks piqued my interest, I can't see myself going out of my way to Mandarin in the future.

This place will probably take all my money because if I lived any closer, i would come here…read moreeveryday and grab a Sicily. I absolvely love how unique and well-balanced this particular drink is - with its Ethiopian cold brew and orange blossom water. What stood out to me was how the zestiness of the orange/lemon/and lime combined complemented the richness of the cold brew. The sugar adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the coffee. I must have ordered the Sicily so many times that they should just name the coffee after me. The staff here is wonderful and the baristas genuinely seem passionate about what they're serving. I know what I like so I haven't gotten around to experimenting with the other coffees, but I can feel the intention behind the menu! Mandarin 2 has a very minimalist aesthetic, and the space is on the smaller side. There are few tables, some smaller stool seating, and a standing counter. I would look elsewhere if you're hunkering down for a place to work but if you're looking for a lively chat with friends, this would be the spot. There is soft, upbeat music playing and this place is popular so people come and go! For Pasadena, parking is surprisingly easy because this is located closer to the edge of the city near a residential neighborhood. Peacocks also frequent this residential neighborhood, which is a fun sight to see. Mandarin 2 is like the cool sibling that I look up to, visionary and cool! This place is definitely on my list of coffee shops for my weekly fix and worth checking out.

Mandarin 2 is a great hangout or study spot before 9 am. There is free WiFi and comfortable seating…read morespace so long as it doesn't get crowded. I ordered the Toasty and One and One. The Toasty is a milk tea and espresso mixed with brown sugar syrup and cinnamon. Although it is a signature drink, the rooibos tea gave it an herbal flavor. On the other hand, the One and One features a mini flight of a shot of espresso, sparkling tea, and cortado. I enjoyed the creaminess of the cortado and the latte art. Parking: There is plenty of street parking in the area behind the coffee shop.

Wildly popular bakery/patisserie located in Pasadena. This place got on my radar cause I saw that…read morethey were one of the best croissants/chocolate croissants in the Los Angeles area. I was in the area and wanted something light for breakfast and remembered that I've been wanting to come here. Parking was pretty easy to find on the street since it was early in the day. The line was almost out the door when I got there, but relatively short from what I've heard. Plus it moved pretty quickly. The people here were friendly and the space had an artsy vibe to it. Of course, I had to get the chocolate croissant and I also ordered a coffee to go with it. It was buttery, flaky, and had a good amount of chocolate. Definitely a gem of a place located in Pasadena. Would love to come back and try some more of their goods.

The pastries here are good! My colleagues enjoy the matcha as well…read more The service is interesting... they are a bit loud sometimes. There are some girls who chat across the counter from each other about their weekend and screaming laughing which can be a bit distracting. Depending on the day they give a sort of unwelcoming vibe when you're ordering at the register but nothing insane

My coffee had a little pumpkin face in the foam today because it's Halloween tomorrow, and it made…read moreme ridiculously happy. It's the little things, ya know? Thanks guys

I was going to grab lunch so this was a perfect time to explore a new coffee place by where I was…read moregrabbing lunch. My search led me to L&H. I love me a good lavender latte but the bar is high. This place, unfortunately, was quite disappointing. I got a 16 oz. cold honey and lavender latte. I was told the honey was infused with lavender. To me, this drink tasted awful and nothing like a lavender latte should taste. The drink reminded me of the Broncosol honey. If you've ever had this honey when you're sick, you'd understand why I was not liking my drink (it had a very medicinal taste to it). Oh well, it's always good to try new places. The cafe itself was cute with indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a nice sized parking lot.

This is was my first time at Republik coffee and it was such a great experience. The environment is…read moreperfect for studying or meeting a friend. I ordered the pink guava refresher which is made with coconut milk, guava puree, & blueberries. It was really delicious, and reminded me of the Starbucks pink drink but a million times better They also serve alcohol and have a gluten free pastry option. Can't wait to come back and try the pumpkin cheesecake latte.

Ordered UberEats since this used to be one of my favorite spots to order from but I haven't ordered…read morefrom them in several years so thought I'd give it a try! Got the Chicken Pesto Panini ($18) and it was pretty good. It was slightly too oily but the ingredients tasted very fresh. The chicken was a little dry and would have been better if it was more moist but not a big deal. Really enjoyed how the panini was packed with flavor and tasted delicious! The Matcha Latte ($7) was so disappointing. I requested it with less ice and less sweet so I got it 80% full. It literally tasted like milk and I couldn't taste any matcha at all unfortunately. They used to use very high quality matcha but the matcha used now is completely different. I was really looking forward to enjoying the matcha latte because it used to be one of my favorites but this was most likely the worst matcha latte I've had. Overall, the panini was good but the matcha wasn't good at all so I will definitely not get the matcha again!