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    Cafe Bambino's

    4.5 (861 reviews)

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    CAFE BAMBINO'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Caes F.

    Guess I am on a pizza binge. Decided to order 1/2 Bambino 1/2 All Meats for carry out. All meats half is extremely tasty and really hit the spot. The Bambino Half was just alright. The crust was decent and I enjoyed the Pizza!

    Mexican Pizza

    AMAZING PIZZA AT A GREAT PRICE! super quick and staff was super kind. Definitely will be ordering in the future and got a customer!

    Shay L.

    paid 1.95 each for mushrooms, olive, red onions, garlic and basil. I see a few, the mushrooms I had to literally search for, just a few slices! Many slices no mushrooms. I don't taste the garlic. Bottom line is they really cheat on toppings. Proof is on the photos. And crust is meh.

    Bambino's Special Pizza - personal
    Steve W.

    First time here. Dropped off my car across the street and was waiting for my ride to arrive so I stopped in to grab a quick bite. The guy working (I think the owner) was super friendly and helpful. I told him, I've only got 10 minutes - think that'll be enough time to crank out a personal? "I got you" and my guy came through. I think he could tell I was stressing on time so he kept reassuring me he'd have the pizza done and that it'd be perfect and sure enough the pizza came out right on time and it was bomb. Crispy crust, loaded with sauce and toppings, it was exactly what I was hoping for. Would definitely come back and get another. Probably the bbq chicken next time since that's apparently the fav. 5/5 - shoutout to whoever it was that helped me out and sorry I had to dash without a proper thank you. You are appreciated.

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    Paola C.

    Cafe Bambino's has been my go-to comfort-pizza spot in the area for several years now. The quality of their ingredients, flavor profiles, and reasonable prices are simply unbeatable. I've always done pick up orders, but I finally had the pleasure of dining in. The eating area is small, but comfortable and clean. And, the service was great as always.

    Pepperoni, Mushroom & Green Pepper Pizza

    Absolutely delicious. The owner was very sweet and very attentive. It was fast and easy to order. There are a wide variety of selections to make and it took no longer than 15 minutes from my pizza to come together and get baked. I'm definitely coming back.

    Veggie pizza with jalapeños

    I found my new local pizza spot in Pasadena! The pizza tastes delicious, with great sauce flavor, dough texture, and quantity of toppings. The service is excellent. Placing orders over the phone for pick up is easy and the team members taking your order are always friendly and courteous. This place is very small and not meant to dine in. I usually order pizzas for pick up.

    Alex M. ..

    A classic and tasty pizza with a wide array of flavors and options. Really happy to find this place because they nail the crust so well. So many places have soggy or doughy crust that makes it hard to love the rest of the pizza. It had a chewy and salty taste that suited the cheese and pepperoni so well. Looking forward to trying different pies because the diversity of choices is really spectacular especially for a small takeout type spot.

    buffalo chicken personal size
    Keilab A.

    This was my first time trying Bambino's and was pleasantly surprised by the prices. I feel like it's rare to see an over 3 topping pizza under $20 nowadays. However, Bambino's has a wide selection of pizzas to choose from and customize for very fair prices. I got the Bambino's Special (medium) and Buffalo Chicken (personal size). The food took about 20-25 minutes to pick up and the cashier wasn't the friendliest, but the pizzas were fresh and hot. While it's not the best pizza ever, you can't beat the price. Definitely a level up from a chain restaurant and I would recommend if you're craving pizza.

    Garlic Chicken Pizza I think.
    Cindy S.

    The pizza here is ok. Good ingredients and cheese. Love the cheese pull. The pizza crust is thin and dry . Not soggy when heavily toppings with ingredients. The "edge or rim of the pizza" crust was airy and crispy- very good. The sauce was a bit too tangy with notes of dried basil not my favorite;however, not bad. The people that work here are so nice and they keep their pizza prices fair. I see why people love Bambino's.

    I was told it does not include drink or salad
    Paul C.

    I just ordered tonight the party of 4-6 meal which includes any 1 XL pizza, 12 pieces of wings, 2 Caesar salads and a 2-L drink. After I paid and given my order. I asked what about the drink and the lady who took my payment told me there isn't any drink. I was a bit surprised and I thought perhaps the menu had changed from what was posted on Yelp. Before I left,I asked for a menu so I can have it when I order next time. While we were eating, I was looking at the menu and saw that my order should have included a 2-L drink. And what was missing were the salads. The stupid part was the lady gave me salad dressings. This is very disappointing. I even tipped them as well. I regret it.

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    I really like their pepperoni pizza! They're also nice and have a small arcade machine inside.

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    The pizza is at Café. Bambino's are exquisite. Best pies in the San Gabriel Valley hands-down. Great customer service too.

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    1 year ago

    Good wings, pizza was rolled out in front of us. Bambino special was lovely. Will try again.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent pizzas!!! Love ordering from this restaurant because they are always consistently delicious. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    I wish I got a bigger pie!! This and buttery crust, fresh toppings. Best in the area for a typical pie

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Bambino's

    Are the baked wings breaded or are the gluten free?

    No

    How many wings come in an order?

    6 wings

    Do you make heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day?

    Hey Lily, yes we do😁!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Do you have a catering menu or a party package? The website link doesn't appear to work.

    Hey Jenny, sorry our website is under construction. We do have a catering menu and party packages. Please contact our store at (626) 577-7000 for all pricing and we can deliver a store menu for you. Thanks

    Hi do you have gluten free pizza?

    Hey Leila, yes we do!!

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Hey Fabiola, unfortunately we don’t. Working on it!

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    Best Detroit style pizza in LA and some of the all around best pizza in general. The owner (?) is…read morethe sweetest ever! It's clear that this pizza is made with heaps and heaps of love. The crust is nice and light with the most perfectly crisped edges. The sauce is flavorful both on and off the pizza - I will admit that I drank any that was leftover with my order of cheesy bread.

    So, I was looking for something new and came across this pizza joint. Don't be fooled by their…read morename, this place has probably one of the most delicious Detroit style pizza. Their 4 squares was more than what I had expected. 2 slices filled me up! Location is on the second floor, almost hidden but don't worry, to locate it, just walk west, towards lake st once you're upstairs, it's wrapped around the little brunch spot. You can actually miss it if you're not too familiar. Pizza. Astounding. Definitely fresh ingredients. Tastes like Detroit style. Massive amount of cheese but not too much where it's overpowering. The pepperoni were the right amount as they double up the layers, hence the name. The workers were quick to attend to our needs. Service was definitely what you'd expect for a restaurant. However , dining location indoors only is quite small, maybe about 3-4 tables with shut 4 seats to each. Overall, I would come back and try their other pies, we love pizza and this is our new favorite place to visit when we're in the area!

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    Settebello Pizzeria is a good spot to have some pizza, especially in the Pasadena area. The pizza's…read moreare freshly made to order and have a variety of options to choose from. I would rank the service a 5/5. They were very helpful and accommodating. The restaurant has an industrial atmosphere with large space to sit many groups. 4/5 The pizzas are solid 3.5/5. While I have other favorites in LA the whole experience is worth it.

    I drove across town 25 minutes to try this establishment as it came highly reviewed. Greeted and…read moreseated promptly. Started off with an old fashioned of which was standard $14. Then saw a unique appetizer salad item on menu "Involtini" $16. It was a great appetizer consisting of arugula, and goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto, with an impressive large thin sliced piece of Parmesan on top drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Very unique and good, I look forward to replicating at home with a little more balsamic. I ordered the Settebello $21 pizza as a main entree of which I thought was advertised with pancetta, mushrooms and Italian sausage. Pizza came out hot and fresh, but with prosciutto instead of the perceived menu listed pancetta. Pizza sauce was good, the sausage and mushrooms were great. Crust was a little doughy, not crispy but charcoal charred in places. Not phenomenal but not bad, middle of the road overall. Service started off great but fell flat to the floor. Drinks and food came out on time indicating bar staff and kitchen staff were on point. Waiting staff could up their game. No check up or check in. No offers for drink refills or another round. I had to ask for refills on water. Final bill $56.35 for one drink, appetizer and pizza for a solo dinner. Three (3) stars at best! Room for improvements.

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    Saying the pizza crust at this place is great would be an understatement in my book. It's not too…read moreflimsy, and not too crunchy, but perfectly crisp. I've had a lot of pizza from New York City, to Italy, to many destinations in between and this crust is up there as some of the best especially to be based in California. That being said, I've had better pizza. The sauce really left something to be desired. It was underwhelming and a bit bland. The wow factor was definitely missing and sauce tends to really make or break a good slice of pizza. Same goes for the cheese used...It just lacked that yummy cheesy goodness you usually anticipate when you bite into a slice and it didn't help that they were a little skimpy with how much cheese they put on their pizza. I think this place would be phenomenal if they took the time to nail the sauce down and really invested in good quality cheese. They're so close just missing the mark on the flavor. The crust absolutely saves them from being bad but it still made it just an "okay" slice of pizza. The staff at the order window were friendly and helpful. The environment could use a little cleaning but overall it seems like it reflected the hipster/ quick eats vibe they're going for and it works for their business. Try this spot out and judge for yourself.

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    Sicilian slices on the patio.
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    Pasadena Pizza Co. is located at 336 Allen Avenue Pasadena, California 91107. This is a…read morefamily-owned business. Their recipes are based on the family's history of cooking great food. When you enter The establishment you are immediately aware of the great aromas coming from the kitchen. After walking through some tables and chairs, I was greeted at the counter by a friendly hello and 'how can I help you?' I asked a number of questions concerning the menu. I knew there was pizza but I wanted to know more about their sandwiches and salads. I found out that they do have daily / weekly specials that are a great value. I decided to order a special small Italian sausage pizza and an order of six nude chicken wings with ranch dip on the side. I sat down and waited for the order to be completed. There were a few people at some tables finishing up their lunch. While I was there the phone was constantly ringing with takeout orders. The walls had simple decorations that created a nice ambiance. When my order was called, I was given instructions on how to carry the bag as to not disturb the toppings and cheese on the pizza. As I walked, the smell of the fresh pizza and wings was enticing. The wings were just as I ordered. I enjoyed that they have not been overcooked. The wings were tender and moist. The ranch dressing dipping sauce was a great choice. I look forward to trying some of their other homemade sauces. The Italian Sausage Pizza was cooked just the way I like it. The crust had a nice crisp bottom and great flavor. The toppings of olive and onion were a perfect combination with the Italian sausage. I was happy that I ordered the small size rather than the mini so that I could enjoy some cold pizza the next day. Great flavor even on day two. On another trip I ordered the Italian Grinder Sandwich and a large Antipasto Salad. The salad was full of flavor and fresh vegetables and meats. The sandwich was huge. More ingredients than I expected with a great Italian flavor, the bread was incredible as well. I tried the sandwich both cold and hot and both ways the flavor was the star of this sandwich. I look forward to coming back and enjoying some of the other items on their menu. Fresh pastas are next on my list of things to try. I anticipate that whatever I order will be exceptional!

    2 stars - Disappointing experience with online order I…read moreplaced an online order for pickup. When I arrived, the food wasn't ready yet, because it been marked as complete. The cashier casually asked if we still wanted it, and we said yes because we do like the pizza here. They went ahead and made it for us. We were a bit disappointed that there was no apology or any small gesture to make up for the mix-up. It would have been nice if they had communicated the delay better. We'll still come back for the pizza, but I hope they can improve how they handle online orders in the future.

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    4.0
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    I love a good thin crispy crust pizza. This place ain't fancy, and it is great - somewhere you can…read morejust come and chill with good food. Solid pizzas, solid pastas. We ordered a spaghetti and meatballs, and it was delivered without the meatballs. Huh. Got fixed. Meatballs are delicious. Better than Charlie's Trio (where it seemed too heavy on the breadcrumbs, which made the whole meatball soggy and meh, although I prefer the marinara sauce at Charlie's - it's sweeter. Mamma's is more tangy, which my partner prefers. Anyway......saucy tangent aside...). We also got a mushroom/spinach pizza which was delicious, and an appetizer of toasted cheese ravioli. They gave us some free garlic knots to start. Delish. You order at the counter and they give you a number. The tables were moderately clean. The (very nice) staff member who came to our table when we realized there were no meatballs asked us to dig under the noodles to see if the meatballs were...hiding? We earnestly asked him, "Do you see any meatballs?" because, I dunno, maybe they were really tiny meatballs? We collectively concluded that there were no meatballs, so some delicious meatballs was brought to our table posthaste. Solid service. They also have this pay-by-the-ounce system of beers, which I had never seen! I've seen it with wines. It's like pinkberry, but with beers! This seems like a great idea if you want to try a few different beers. Might do that next time.

    My boyfriend and I came on a Thursday night, around 7pm, there was no wait time but it was still…read morepacked inside. There's a lot of tables, tv's, and there's a self serve draft beer wall. The pizza was amazing, the crust is crispy, buffalo sauce isn't too spicy which we enjoyed. We did order to go and it was still hot when we got home. There's parking on the street right in front or in the back. Many stores close by to walk off the food as well. Stopped by again during the day, unexpectedly it was a Thursday as well. It was empty despite it being close to lunch hour. They have special pizza depending on the day. Today they had a pesto chicken pizza. We got the lunch special as well.

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