I came here for a date on a Sunday afternoon. It was a cute cafe located in old town Pasadena. I got the chai latte and the classic avocado toast. It was one of my favorite avocado toast! The bread was crispy but soft. There was a substantial amount of avocado, topped with arugula. The service was good too, the cashier was really nice and offered suggestions of what foods were popular. Overall this was a cute cafe! read more

Copa Vida - Classic Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

A great spot for delicious food and contemporary vibes, that is served by folks that don't offer much engagement, and offer it up very slowly. If you're not in a rush, this is perfect for caffeine and a bite, but only if you have the time. The aggressive arugula on my breakfast sandwich was noteworthy. read more

Even slower than I remember, 30+ minutes for a breakfast sandwich lol. Sandwich fine, coffee fine but not convenient. There are too many expensive decent coffee shops to not get the details right. Also, there are so many dogs in this place, too. Not really their fault, but the place feels like a train station. read more

Every time I'm in Pasadena, I always grab a drink from this place. Today was my first time actually grabbing food. This place has the best vegan breakfast sandwich my partner and I have ever had. Very chill vibes. Make sure you give yourself enough time if you're ordering food. The one sandwich took about 20 minutes, but extremely worth it. read more

Copa Vida - Matcha Latte with oat milk. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Sausage burrito - 4/5 this was good! It is definitely healthier than regular breakfast burritos I've had which is nice. I wish there was more eggs and sausage tho. Sauce was just okay , it could have been more flavorful. But for the price at a cafe it's not bad since it pretty big and filling. Matcha latte - 3/5 this was okay but a little too much milk in my opinion. I couldn't taste the matcha much. Kind of tasted like warm milk.. There's quite a few tables and chairs and it was a good place to study. It does get pretty loud tho. read more

Copa Vida - Sausage Breakfast Burrito - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Copa Vida used to be my go to place, but it lost its vibe. I can't pinpoint exactly where it fell short, maybe the interior... it looks extremely run down. in the past i was greeted by a great bunch of baristas, really super personable people. now, they barely crack a smile, they talk instead of working. all around it is a bad vibe. the prices must be to blame. i ordered two coffees and to pastries and out the door it was $32 ---- never again will i pay these prices. what is happening people? i don't get it. the music. either the music is blasting or it's not on at all....but it thumping through the kitchen walls and when there is no music playing in the coffee shop you really hear it and it's weird. the coffee used to be my favorite but then they started tweaking the blends, then started messing with the espresso. i still drank it because this place was part of my rhythm, but i didn't like the blend. i switched to a tried and true blend at Peets. final review, save your money. not worth the experience. read more

Came here on a Sunday morning after yoga and it wasn't too crowded which was great for brunch! You order at the counter and they bring your meals to the table. I ordered their chilaquiles with the eggs on the side. I was a bit skeptical ordering them because there were lots of reviews saying that they were dry. Mine were cooked very well and super saucy, I also ordered a side of sauce just in case. I don't like eggs on my chilaquiles, so I ordered them on the side and they were nice and fluffy. Restaurant is nice inside with plenty of seating options. My friend also enjoyed her meal, which was a sweet and savory sandwich. Plenty of parking structures around the old town area. read more

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My first meal at 2pm. The ham brekkie hit the spot. The sandwich had a lot of arugula, the ham was there, the egg was thick, yet fluffy and yummy, the sauce had a surprising kick. Big place but 99% full. Nice, casual ambiance, people on their laptops, a couple beside us enjoying a lively conversation, getting to know each other. read more

Copa Vida - Ham Brekkie - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Good coffee, love the Nitro on tap! Awesome baristas!! Always quick with a smile! Unsure why the lids/straws/etc station is hidden back behind the bar.. used to be up front and convenient-seems to be a pointless change up...? read more

Copa Vida - Just Why? - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always amazing. Greatest staff... alexa, bre and the team. All brilliant! Food and coffee are top quality Everytime. Glorious. Far better than sbux and most other options in Old Town. -Leon read more

Good lunch with light fare. More of a coffee house than a restaurant. Lots of people study and do business here. Service is professional. It's nice and quiet, sort if a scholarly vibe. Pets welcome outside. Would not bring little kids, it would not be their cup of tea! read more

Copa Vida - Lavender Latte, ( a bit heavy of the lavender, but good) and Yogurt parfait( a grab and go). - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The worst and most dry Chilaquiles I've ever had. I am already frightened of completely dry chilaqueles so I made sure to order an EXTRA sunny side up egg. It already comes with two "sunny side up" eggs. I got one egg total, fried over hard. Fried so much it was just a giant burnt sheet. The salsa that came with it wasn't even good. Horrendously dry. read more

Copa Vida - A single burnt egg for Chilaquiles - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was shopping/hanging out in Old Pasadena and felt like I needed a boost so I went into Copa Vide. It's a nice-looking shop with plenty of indoor seating and a few tables out on the sidewalk. I know people love this place but I just didn't like the vibe. It was pretty busy so it was kinda loud but I just couldn't get comfortable. The staff was not particularly friendly, not rude just blah. The coffee was good, I had a Cortado, not great by any means. But I probably won't be coming back. I am a bit bummed because I was so looking forward to trying them out. read more

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This was a huge disappointment of establishment, as their Yelp rating states otherwise. My friend and I came in to Pasadena for a concert, in which we decided to stop by for coffee and a small bite. The coffee menu seems to be a little limited to what I am used to seeing, at other coffee shops. The service was decent, but definitely not friendly. As for the avocado toast that I ordered, (it was a very unpleasant.) The bread was stale and too toasted. The avocado had no seasoning or flavor whatsoever and just a handful of greens on top. Honestly, it was a waste of $12.50 (as that's how much the avocado toast is.) I could definitely tell you, this is the worst avocado toast I've ever had. Also, I got a chance to visit the restrooms, which are available for customers. When I went in, I noticed that the sink in the restroom was leaking, which creates a great hazard for people. Easily anyone can fall and be injured. I am really surprised on how no one in the management team or owner has done anything about this issue. I wish I would've taken a picture of the huge puddle that was on the floor. And I know you're probably asking, " Why didn't I say anything?" And to answer your question, I know that the workers knew about this huge puddle, as I continuously saw them going in and out of the bathroom. They simply did not care. And even though this establishment is well presented, it is not worth it. Not even for their coffee. My friend had ordered an Vanilla Iced Latte and she said it was yucky. I tasted it and can definitely agree. I am truly surprise how this place has such high rating on Yelp, as my experience here was anything above a one star. read more

Copa Vida - Classic Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always love coming the Copa Vida. They have a broad range of plant based options for all my veg heads out there. If you're into traditional breakfast they offer all the usual, pancakes, sausage, chorizo etc. I had the Vegan Sausage Brekkie Sandwich and it was delicious! The tofu was a nice touch and added a similar consistency as an egg. The vegan sausage patty was delicious. My partner's go to is always the chorizo hash. The mocha and lavender vanilla latte were delicious! Seating can be a little tight because of studying students, so I would recommend going a little earlier in the morning. read more

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The cafe is located in old town Pasadena. You can park on the street or one of the nearby structures. I saw they had seasonal items - a pork belly sandwhich. It looked really good in the picture. Sadly they were short staffed that day so had to close early so kitchen was already closed when I got there. Instead I tried the coffee and a strawberry croisssant. The coffee was a bit too bitter for me. The croissant was unique - never had a strawberry swirled croissant. It was pretty but sadly the croissant was not as flaky as I like (altho I admit I am a bit of a French pastry snob). Perhaps I give them another try with one of their savory dishes. It's quite spacious inside so if you like working or studying out of cafes I can see this to be a nice spot. read more

Copa Vida - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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12pm on a Saturday Packed house Ordered a cold brew. Lots of seating available Order took about 10 minutes. Cashiers are super nice and knowledgeable. Cute spot to come and have a bite and some coffee. Added a mocha syrup to the Cold brew. This tastes like a watered down hot chocolate. read more

Copa Vida - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Super cute and spacious coffee shop. My buddy and I met up for morning coffee and pastries. Absolutely enjoyed my latte and almond croissant, and of course the company. Lots of seating and two separate rooms. If you're looking to have a nice time, drink great coffee and people watch...then Copa Vida is for you. Street metered parking and some free parking on the side streets as well. Check it out. Support this local coffee shop! read more

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Not very busy, it took 15 minutes for $4.75 maciattos. Our order was 8 minutes after the order in front of us left the cafe. Entitled barristas=no bueno. I wouldn't recommend going due to poor service and low value. read more

A proper cortado is hard to come by. Come here if you want a nice breakfast and coffee. Everything is done well. If you're going to pay for a $6 coffee it might as well be a GOOD one. Don't ruin your day elsewhere, come to Copa Vida. This is a great spot to come for a quick coffee, or sit and read, or work remotely. There are two spaces within the cafe and parking nearby at the Greene St garage or on the street. read more

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The breakfast burritos were delicious! I had the chorizo burrito and added avocado! We order for pick up and it was ready 10 minutes before! They are so fast, will be back and hope to eat in next time! read more

This place used to be one of the best spots in Pasadena to get coffee. Nowadays, sub par. Sad, it still is a great space for working, but the coffee isn't up to snuff anymore. read more

Brunch galore! This cozy shop has a quaint ambiance that will make you feel at home when you're here, whether you're with friends or by yourself. Parking can be a little tough on the streets, but you can get 90 min free parking at the Schoolhouse Garage and not have to worry about feeding meters! Plenty of indoor seating as well as outside, and it's quite spacious for its small-looking storefront. Service is super attentive and quick! Even during a brunch rush when I went with my friends, they took orders efficiently and with a smile behind their masks. The food was absolutely perfect. We ordered a whole spread to try, but I got their smoked salmon soft scrambled toast with a latte. The latte was very smooth and packed quite a caffeinated punch! It was mellow without being burnt, which I appreciated. The toast was super delicious and amazing. The crunchiness of the toast paired perfectly with the fluffy scrambled eggs and soft, smoky salmon. The creme fraiche added a nice zing to the toast, while the fresh herbs and capers really helped give a complex depth my taste buds can't describe! It was a great portion for a brunch, and I enjoyed every bite of it. I'll definitely come back to try their other dishes and coffee drinks in the future! read more

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Visited a friend who worked in the area and we decided to walk over to Copa Vida, where I've never been. Place was crowded for a late afternoon, and they had a decent food menu as well. On a chocolate fix, I went with a hot cocoa and chocolate croissant while she went with an iced coffee. We found a seat in the back room and it was a pleasant place to be for the next hour. Cocoa tasted great, the crowd was fairly mellow for a Thursday afternoon, and it was a great place to be for a while. Service up front was good even though it was a little busy upon arrival. I would certainly return to any Copa Vida in the future if I came across one. read more

I love this place. It is my go to study spot on Sundays. The coffee is delicious (I always get the vanilla latte) and the food is amazing (especially for a coffee shop). I get the chipotle lime chicken ceasar and it's so darn good. The workers are so kind and everyone here has a pleasant demeanor overall. See you again next Sunday! read more

Copa Vida - Chipotle Lime Chicken Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I love trying new coffee spots and I was really impressed with Copa Vida! It's very spacious inside, which makes it a great study spot or a place people can work. I ordered their Croque Madame and the Iced Vanilla Latte. Their coffee was pretty standard, but their food tasted delicious! I've never had a Croque Madame before, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were great and it was overall really filling! This is one of the few coffee spots I've been to that serves food and drinks well! I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a place to do work and also have a meal. The staff was super friendly and made the order quickly. Parking was conveniently across the street in a public parking garage and it is $1 per 2 hours. There's also street parking available and you can pay on your phone. Definitely check this place out! read more

great food but not the best coffee. inside the cafe is cute with lots of seating, but gets busy on the weekends. read more

Copa Vida - vanilla Latte. fruit danish - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place was all right! I was meeting a friend here for brunch on a weekend, and she arrived before I did. The line wasn't too bad relative to how the other reviews have described the queue. We both ordered our food (she a vegan breakfast burrito and coffee, and I got chilaquiles and coffee). The cashier commented on how good the chilaquiles were, and I was hyped to try them. The food came out really quickly! It took probably less than 10 minutes for them to bring out both items (we had ordered separately). Unfortunately, in the case of my dish, the food looked way better than it tasted. My chilaquiles definitely could've benefited from more salsa because I was left with a lot of dry chips at the end, and my last few bites were not very enjoyable. The coffee was also fine. It came in a huge mug (so it was a good value), and I drank it black without sugar, and it had a darkly roasted flavor, which probably wouldn't float everyone's boat. I liked it, though. As for my friend, she said her burrito was good. However, she also ended up eating a banana that she had in her bag, so either she was very hungry or the food wasn't very filling. Overall, it was nice to check this place out since it appears to be a happenin' place to spend time, but I'm gonna try other eateries in the area next time I'm in Pasadena! read more

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Jubilation--- MUST TRY, my new favorite! OMG . Tastes like milk tea. Recipe includes a bit of plum syrup, vanilla orange blossom infused oat milk, and Ethiopian cold brew. Melting into a jubilation of flavors. Fall cappuccino, tastes like an average spiced cappuccino with nutmeg and fall spices. read more

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Came here yesterday and love the vibe. It looks like a good place to do some work. The barista was super friendly. I got an oat milk cold brew latte which was creamy and sweet. My bf got the chai latte with a shot of espresso which was alright and my friend got a macchiato- he said it was good and rich in flavor. We will come back if in the area! read more

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Cute meet-up or first date spot. I was here earlier this morning for coffee with a friend. At 10am on a Sunday, the place was bustling with other folks also there for coffee and trying to get some work done. We sat outside and it seemed like the outdoor tables were prime real estate. There is street parking but it's metered and there is a garage across the street free first 90 minutes. Read signs or meters carefully. I will totally come back ! I paid $6 for my vanilla latte and it was delicious and a total of $21 for my tab which included the chorizo hash. I normally don't eat chorizo but a lot of folks recommended it in their reviews and tips. I thought it was ok. It had a little bit of a kick and I don't care for spice. Another popular item is the almond croissant - definitely want to try that ! read more

Copa Vida - Vanilla latte - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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One of the best vanilla lattes! Love how strong in flavor their chai is. Workers are always so friendly in explaining the different drinks especially the seasonal ones. This place is usually busy so I don't work here, even though alot of people do. read more

Not usually one to do this, but as someone who works in the service industry I was upset to be represented like this. I walked into this location yesterday afternoon after getting some bad news. Was likely visibly discombobulated and teary eyed, just to be made fun of by the employees (yes, I did hear you). Made my terrible day 10x worse, when I just wanted a matcha . Also asked for oat milk and definitely got regular milk as my stomach would let me know after finishing my drink. Did love the unsweetened option for the matcha though! read more

"That looks very healthy!" -the text I received from two separate friends in response to pictures I sent them of my food here. I wouldn't say that it looks that healthy, or is that healthy, but it definitely slaps and it could be much less healthy. The first time I came here, I ordered the ham breakfast sandwich and an iced Freddo. The sandwich was the one my friends reacted to, and I will say that it was incredibly fresh and light. I would order again and recommend it. I tried the iced freddo because I've never tried one, and it was good. I'm glad I tried it but I probably wouldn't reorder it. The second time I came here I got the classic avocado toast with added scrambled egg, and the ceremonial matcha cortado. Both my first and second visits were during the pandemic, so everything was served in takeout containers. The sandwich looked much more presentable than the toast, which kinda looked like everything was just thrown together in the box. You can't really help that, though, and it tasted pretty good, despite being a bit lackluster. The ceremonial matcha was a fun item, and I'd reorder it if I was in the mood for matcha. The place is also kept looking nice and the employees have all been very pleasant. I have no reason not to return! read more

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Are you kidding me. $6 for a pretty small cup of watery coffee. Never going back. Save your $ and get a decent cup of coffee from Starbucks.

This place is okay. There wasn't really anything noteworthy about our order or our experience, but the food did come out fresh and we didn't wait long for it. I ordered the Chorizo Egg Hash, without Jalapeños, a Nutella croissant, and a fruit Danish pastry, with an iced Mocha. Everything was just "okay". I wish I could say more about it all, but there was nothing that stood out. The food we ordered could maybe have had more flavor to it.. more... something. For the one dish, a latte, and two pastries, my total was $35. It was quite a busy place and a line was starting to form out the door! So it seems that a lot of people enjoy eating here, but personally, I didn't have a bad experience here, I just didn't have one that would really make me want to come back. read more

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I am normally happy with my go to coffee shop and Ive been coming here for years, but today I ordered my usual Iced Matcha Latte and while I was waiting longer than usual for my order (I understand it's the morning rush) to be called out I kept on seeing customers who ordered after me get their drinks. So I walked up to the coffee bar and asked if my drink was ready and it was just sitting on the top of the bar in a for-here cup. They failed to call my name out. I get it they were busy, but what really pissed me off was she pours it back into the shaker and adds more matcha syrup and pours it back into a for-here cup again. I stare at her and I said I wanted it to-go. At this point I'm getting very annoyed, and I say the drink is watered down (due to the ice). I was expecting her to get fucking hint and remake it. But she didn't, I can see now her annoyance in her facial expression. Instead she pours it back into the shaker and adds more matcha syrup and milk and pours it back into a to-go cup. WTF! What is your fucking problem. My drink is overly sweet now. At this point I'm not coming back here again. I walked out and threw my drink in the trash and headed to starbucks. Just lost a long time customer. To the barista, thanks for ruining my morning. read more

The place is decent, I cannot say that there was anything notably noteworthy. The worker did not greet me upon entering, and I felt like I was being rushed to order. As it was my first time, it was hard to decide what to order as some of the drinks have unique names like "shakerato" & "freddo". I ordered the shakerato which is a subtly sweet drink and their avocado toast. The toast would have been good, but the bread was hard as a brick. The butter knife they gave me barely could cut through. Additionally, I noticed that there was a couple of tables left with empty cups and plates that guests left behind. I'm not sure of the clean up policy, whether guests must clear their area after they're done. However, none of the workers seemed to wipe down the tables and clear them afterwards. Where I sat, I had to move two empty cups away from my area. read more

Copa Vida - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Copa Vida is great. Coffee is consistently tasty. The food available is also great. It can be hard to get a table but always worth the wait. If you're coming or going through Pasadena this should definitely be on your list. read more

I've been here a lot because it's a great place to grab drinks and chill, but I have never tried their foods until now and I must say i'm pretty impressed with their foods. We try: - Croque Madame with tomato soup. YUMMY!! Huge portion and very fulfilling. The bread is toasted very nicely and the combination of every ingredient (ham, caramelized onion, melted gruyere, sunny egg, and bearnaise sauce) is excellent. The soup is perfect especially for this chilly weather. - Chorizo Egg Hash. It's once again HUGE!! The chorizo is very flavorful and it gives a nice spicy kick. Thank God for the generous arugula because it definitely helps balance the oily and flavorful chorizo. Lots of people are on their laptops even though this cafe is far from quiet. Parking is either on the street or in a parking structure at Green St. The foods are generally good and I cannot wait to try other foods on the menu. read more

Copa Vida - Chorizo Egg Hash - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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