The O.G. Chagaccino was one of the best coffee drinks I've ever had! It was perfectly balanced in terms of spice, sweetness, unique umami flavor from the mushrooms, and the espresso/milk! Wow. Will definitely order this every time! read more

This place is the it place for coffee! Definitely order off the specialty menu. The store is super cute, but really small for the giant crowd! Service was super efficient and helpful. Can't wait to try more off the menu! read more

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This location is very inconsistent, depending on which baristas are working. As a regular customer, I shouldn't have to explain how my usual drink is supposed to taste. I always order the Matchaga, and once again it was made incorrectly, this time with strawberry bits that clearly don't belong. When I brought it up, the barista insisted that's how it should be made, rather than listening and correcting it. An apology and simply remaking the drink properly would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, even the second attempt wasn't right. Disappointing experience, I won't be returning to this location despite living in Pasadena. read more

Best matcha ever. Love this place my dream matcha. Christopher makes the best matcha there. So clean and service is amazing read more

Alfred Coffee - Best matcha in town!!!! Customer service is amazing as well. Christian makes the best matcha!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Meh... not sure what the rave is all about. Maybe I ordered the wrong items? I asked them what they're known for, and they suggested the "world famous vanilla latte". So I got exactly that. But I couldn't quite figure out what is so "world famous" about this drink. Pretty bold statement for a mediocre drink. Maybe just "Pasadena famous"? I also ordered a cappuccino. It came lukewarm and nothing special. I've definitely had better. Maybe I just didn't have the right people making the drinks that night. Cafe is cute and welcoming. I enjoy the high top tables by the window so you can sip while people watching. Oddly they were still playing Christmas music in late-January. Kinda funny really. Personally, I'd prefer Intelligensia just down the street, but that's just my preference. read more

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My friend treated me to an iced matcha latte and it was the best I've ever had!!!! Drinks came out quick and they're so delicious. The matcha was so smooth and perfectly creamy. I just wish they offered soy milk for their dairy alternatives. We added simple syrup to the latte which made it PERFECTLY sweet I'm gunna be thinking about these matcha lattes everyday hahaha read more

Alfred Coffee - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

never tried anything here but came for the sabrina carpenter drink! the vanilla rose cold foam latte ~ i'd rate it a 6.5/10 but the creamy sweet foam + sprinkles at the bottom made it better, thus 7/10! i'm usually stray away from floral flavors but it was pretty okay. the staff is really friendly and the ambiance in here is chill. parking may be difficult, as it is in the heart of busy pasadena. the breakfast burritos/ bagels look good too. read more

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Cloud cream cold brew with Non dairy coconut is soooooo delicious. However my sister got a famous vanilla latte and it was too strong, so Being the good sister I am, I switched with her- but the two baby sips I had before losing quite possibly the best coffee of my life. Was amazing. I'll be back for a full cup soon read more

This place was fine. Guy was kinda bugged cause I asked for the restroom code. I ordered two drinks. The matcha americano was good.

The espresso cloud cream drink is the absolute best!! Not too sweet, not too bitter, and the cream top just adds a creamy texture to it. The steak breakfast burrito is good, but a bit overpriced for the size of it. read more

Love this Alfred on Colorado, the retro decor, the cozy setting, feels very old school. And of course the people are great, super friendly, definitely a part of the town. The matcha is the best, and bagels pretty stellar too! Always a pit stop when I'm around. read more

Alfred Coffee - Front bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Very important to start by saying the staff is super nice and helpful. They really are a great group. The place is clean and it's conveniently located next to everything in Old Town. I normally visit Alfred Pacific Palisades. Perhaps things are different at each location. I truly don't know how old my Alfred burrito was. It was gray. The tortilla was hard and I was super bummed. Even the sauce came in processed packets instead of the 2oz sauce cups with lids they normally come in at the other location. The espresso didn't taste like it usually does either. It was kind of...sour, if that's even possible. I couldn't finish it. I really wanted to count on this location as being the same as the other one but it isn't. read more

Alfred Coffee - $10 + extreme hunger makes this outcome pretty disappointing - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love love love this place! Got a matcha latte with an extra scoop of matcha and almond milk. The gentleman behind the counter was very patient with us and very helpful. The matcha was ceremonial grade and very delicious. They have nice tables by the window with a view of Colorado Blvd. I will be going back for sure :) read more

Front guy was too lazy so make any sandwich so he said they were out of everything. Bad customer service and lazy. read more

Favorite coffee spot in Pasadena. Great team at this location. Best Alfred's location.

Love Alfred sooo much, and it's truly the best thing to come to Pasadena lol i use to get melrose all the time when I worked on that side and after switching it was just too far to get . Now that it's near home I order their coffee almost everyday and it's perfection! I recently switched to Matcha because my dr said I was drinking too much coffee lol and I will say their matcha is very strong and definitely does the job! I feel equally energized and it's a lot easier on my stomach. I miss their coffee I will still be having it sometimes but now order matcha most frequently and you can add as many matcha shots as you like which is very unique because other places don't let you do that. It's obviously very good quality and they have lots of options like lavender and chaga to mix in . Highly recommend, love baristas here they are always attentive with my drinks too! read more

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Alfred has the best cold brew in Pasadena my favorite part about them is the cloud foam made with their in house syrup. The service is top tier, the employees are friendly and patient. The cherry on top of my visit was the peaceful and inviting atmosphere Alfreds coffee has achieved. read more

#84 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. Not to be overly critical but I don't understand the hype with this coffeeshop chain. New to Pasadena, the staff were friendly, the location is charming, and they have cute branding. But in the end it comes down to the drinks, and the drinks here were average. The matcha latte is unsweetened (glad I asked) so I ordered it with their housemade vanilla syrup. The syrup was at the bottom and even when mixed in I could barely detect the flavor. I actually went back and asked them to add more. The drink wasn't bad but it didn't stand out either; as I said it was simply average. My second time here I ordered the hazelnut latte and I didn't care for how artificially sweet the drink tasted. Anyways, the so-so drinks here just didn't live up to the hype, at least in my opinion. ******************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

Alfred Coffee - Matcha oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place was pretty busy when we showed up but the line moved pretty fast. I got an iced mocha and it was delicious. Would definitely come back every now and then. read more

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I didn't even know it was there! Great service. I was just wandering around Colorado Blvd and was drawn into the "but first coffee" window signage. I actually had to look on google maps to figure out the name of the place. "Alfred" was hard to see. Simple easy to read and select coffee menu! The were quick to take order and fulfill and took a little time to explain the house drip coffee. Interiors were bright and inviting. Some spots to sit and sip and watch people go by. read more

Alfred Coffee - All day breakfast menu 11/16/22 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Terrible first experience and Im new to the neighborhood. Ordered a cold 12oz Lavender Machta and a cold 16oz Vanilla Latte and it took of what feels like a decade to get. Not because they took too long to make it, but because the cashier didn't hear my name correctly when placing the order. Not only did she not hear my name correctly but they were the most soft spoken person on the planet when taking the order. - My order ended up sitting at the pickup window for 10minutes until we worked with the pickup window to see about where my order was. Come to find out it was sitting out the whole time with the wrong name being called out. They didn't offer to remake the drinks and only said 'She heard the wrong name.' After drinking an inch of ice water at the top, the drinks weren't bad. - Def wont be coming back for a few months. Hoping they'll assign more competent people at the register. Be careful coming here. SHOUT or YELL your name to the cashier and know that if you wait less than five minutes, you won't regret not going to a franchise owned coffee shop. read more

Bought a bag of espresso beans and was delighted to hear that I got a free drip with the purchase! The drip was hot and had great flavor; safe to say I will be coming back! read more

It's amazing when you're doing an online order that it automatically prompts you to leave a 20% tip when you're already spending $20 on two ice lattes. Incredible. You think Einstein works there. read more

Ordered the large iced coconut caramel matcha latte on their app for pick up. Couldn't find street parking so had to park in the structure on Delacey. The drink itself was not bad. The coconut overpowers the matcha... I think I'll try the iced matcha with oat milk instead next time. Gave it 3-star because i didn't love nor hate the drink I ordered. read more

Alfred Coffee - Iced Coconut Caramel Matcha Latte was just okay. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I have been meaning to try this establishment and finally had the opportunity to do so. It is conveniently located in Old Town Pasadena, a short distance from the Metro Rail/Memorial Park stop. It was a Saturday evening when I walked in and I was greeted with a nice interior, wonderful smell of coffee, and a very short line. I ordered the Iced OG Chagaccino since I always like to try something the establishment is known for on a first visit. The barista was friendly, attentive, and advised that my drink would be out shortly. I happily took a seat at the window and waited. Plently of seating, btw. I received my drink shortly after. The Iced OG Chagaccino: super smooth, not sweet or bitter. It tasted like a very high quality cup of coffee. I did forget that it was layered and needed a gentle shake, so when I got to the end of my drink, I found the sweetness in the monk fruit that was settled on the bottom. My bad, lol. Still a great iced coffee! The ambiance: I enjoyed it! The window seats are facing the street, so you can sip and enjoy the outside environment. I really loved that set up as it kind of gave that cafe feel on the streets of Europe. There was also seating outside. Interior: Very clean and warm. They have a cooler area with drinks, such as kombucha and flavored sparkling waters. They also had a shelf display in which you can purchase their brand in coffee, tea, and general merchandise. I also like how they utilized the wall areas for cushioned bench seating, and the front window for outside facing stool seating. Pretty clever. My overall opinion: I loved it. From the warm interior, service, drink and seating, it was a very nice experience. read more

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Waited 20 minutes for an Americano So average Not even average way below Starbucks probably better and that place sucks read more

I was dropping off a friend for a dr. appt. at 7:15 am today and needed a decaf cappuccino and Alfred's was nearby and also open early. I'm glad I came here. The cappuccino tasted very gourmet and they gladly made it in my thermos cup. I was hungry and gave in to the temptation of an almond croissant which was almost too big, but I was up for the challenge. They have other food items besides pastries, but hey it was early. Street parking is free at that time of day, so extra points for that. I'll definitely be back. Some indoor seating with a counter at the window for people watching. read more

Alfred Coffee - Food and drinks August 2023 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Made the walk to this cafe after reading the good reviews on the breakfast burritos. I arrived around 10:30am, the cafe was nearly empty. The staff kinda just stared at me for a sec before very quietly greeting me, mind you the music is blasting in there you can barely hear anything. I forgot what the latte I ordered was called but It was like their "work famous" vanilla latte and I got it with oat milk, I also tried to order food but was told that they could only do a breakfast burrito with no meat and everything else on the menu they were out of. This was quite disappointing especially since it wasn't even late into the day. The coffee took like 5 min even though the shop was empty. After reading a few of their responses reviews in here I see they claim that they "layer" their coffee for their "experience" so you have to stir it, well that would be good to let the customer know bc there's several of us who drank the whole plain coffee before reaching all the syrup at the bottom. Overall not worth a second visit especially with all the options in the area. read more

This place isn't really big enough to stay and work at but more for grab and go. Breakfast items are not really available before 10 AM. I had to wait 10 minutes to order food. I got an iced latte and a bagel. The bagel was tasty but sooo small, it was smaller than the size of my palm. For $6 the bagel was not worth the size. I would come back for the coffee but not the bagels. read more

I visited Alfred's recently for the first time, and was amazed at the customer service. Brian helped me pick out my drink (vanilla latte with cold foam) and I was so impressed with the cold foam. So much flavor and a great atmosphere. Brian was so kind and I will definitely be back!! read more

Really good matcha!! Staff is very nice and I've tried a variety of their coffee's and they never miss!

Service is amazing!! Especially the worker Brian, yesterday I went to go get a matcha latte it was delicious and he was very sweet and helpful. The place is clean and lively, would 100% go again!! read more

Literally best coffee I've ever had, this one server Brian was really hot and made my drink very yummy.

Alfred's Coffee in Pasadena is always a win, but Brian seriously takes it to another level. Every time I come in, he's welcoming, upbeat, and genuinely cares about making sure your drink is perfect. You can tell he knows his stuff and takes pride in what he does whether it's remembering regulars or just bringing good energy to the shop. Great coffee is expected at Alfred's, but great service like Brian's is what keeps me coming back. Highly recommend stopping by when he's working! read more

I was in the area and was craving an iced matcha latte! I stopped in since I've heard such great things about Alfred's! My baby was crying while I was waiting for my drink. Despite that, Chris was so kind to us and his service was excellent! He made our experience such a great one. As for the matcha, it has become my new favorite. We will definitely be back!! read more

Not only did we get the best coffee drinks and pastries... we got the best service I have ever received. It was not until we got to the airport returning home, that I realized I left my phone in the restroom! We called immediately and the manager, Jackie assured us they had my phone and were happy to send it back to me. She was true to her word and my phone arrived today! Talk about customer service! Thanks to Alfred and Jackie for going above and beyond! read more

Came here on a Sunday around noon and the line was short. Ordered the iced matchaga - you can choose between 16oz and 24oz and customize other things such as milk option and even double or triple matcha. The matcha flavor wasn't super strong or overpowering but the drink overall was great and refreshing! There are a couple seats both indoors and outdoors but it's mostly a take out place. Order online and pick it up right next to the register if you want to save time! read more

Bad service. We bought a latte to use the bathroom. Our kid just had to go to the bathroom right at close and a man employee with glasses denied us access. Hire some more empathetic employees please and not folks that just check in and check out. Not considerate at all. read more

This store just opened at the beginning of July 2022, and they've only been open for about a week. Their crew is fully staffed and push out drinks so quick. The inside of the store is small but very clean and organized. The cashier was really friendly and was able to answer all my questions. I ordered an iced matcha latte with vanilla and an iced, unsweetened peach tea. Both were super good! Clean store, friendly staff, quick service - love it here! read more

Alfred Coffee - Iced Matcha Latte with Vanilla, Iced Peach Tea (unsweetened) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Glad MAC Cosmetics was replaced with something delicious! Excited for their Iced Matcha Almond Lattes, Iced Oatmilk Chai and their Iced Vanilla Lattes during this heat wave. I'm looking forward to walking here with my kid. This morning's purchase was for a girlfriend's kid who loves Alfred as much as we do, but has Covid. I wanted to get her some drinks to cheer her up. Headed back tomorrow with the kid. Much easier for us then the Silverlake location which did get us through the pandemic, occasionally supplemented by Studio City. Everyone was super friendly, the vibe cool and the drinks as expected- perfect! Came back with the kid on Saturday. Definitely can get used to coming here. Nice walk! read more

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