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    Dash Coffee Bar

    4.3 (690 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Perfect in Purple and matcha einspänner
    Rebecca T.

    While in the area, I decided to grab some food and drink before heading home. Dash was nearby, so I placed my order for pick-up, and it was ready within 10 minutes (so quick)! Service was minimal, but nice when I arrived and soon brought the food/drinks back home. The food (egg souffle sandwich and ube cornflake brownie) were sourced from other shops, so I won't review them here. However, the drinks were, sadly, a bit disappointing: my matcha einspänner had barely any matcha flavor, and I mostly tasted milk. The Perfect in Purple (with ube cream top) had some promise with a tasty, sweet ube cream, but the coffee itself was too acidic to enjoy. Overall, an okay-café, but I'd rather go to nearby Danbi Café instead for better drinks.

    Creme brulee latte
    Ahlennah B.

    Iced Creme brulee latte has a really deliciously flavored cream top, not overly sweet. I ordered my drink half sweet and it's perfect for me! I tried my partner's full sweet one and I do prefer the half sweet, altho the full sweet is totally drinkable. They have cookies and brownies that look and an assortment of Asian flavored potato chips. This is a small shop, so when there are a lot of to go orders it gets chaotic to wait in. Service was kind and knowledgeable. The seats inside are comfy and inviting. They have a whole patio area set up and extending into the parking lot, as well. Its a little bare bones, but perfectly serviceable. Music inside is maybe too loud for studying or work without earbuds, but ymmv. There is a small lot that they share with the Thai place next door, and there is sometimes also street parking.

    Annie Y.

    I tried the matcha einspanner here and I was originally worried it'd be overly sweet, but the cream was lightly sweetened and provided a really nice silky mouthfeel to the drink. I also tried a sip of my friend's strawberry matcha and that was also pretty good. Nothing against the business, but the parking situation can be really awful. I lucked out with a spot in the corner but also had to wait for a trash truck to back out. Due to the parking situation, I'm not sure if I'd want to come here to study or anything, but I'd happily come back if someone else drove lol

    Belinda T.

    Grabbed a couple drinks here before heading out and overall had a pretty nice experience. We ordered an iced pandan latte and a matcha ube latte and the matcha ube was definitely the winner for me. The ube cream top actually had a strong ube flavor instead of just sweetness and the matcha itself tasted high quality and nicely balanced. Sadly, I didn't enjoy the pandan latte much. I got it half sweet and could barely taste any pandan at all, and the espresso just wasn't really my favorite. Not terrible, just not something I'd go out of my way for. My husband liked it more than I did. Service was friendly and fast, and there's also a self serve kiosk by the entrance if you want to order quickly. The cafe itself is small with only a few tables, but it feels like a nice little spot to sit, chat, or get some work done for a bit. They also sell little Thai/Asian snacks and random knick knacks which was fun to browse while waiting for drinks (wound up with a bag of kimchi and salted egg yolk Lays). Conveniently located on the southeast side of Union and Lake too.

    Sandwich menu (5/20/26)
    Susan L.

    Consistently delicious pandan lattes and matcha concoctions! Dash has been a favorite now for years. I'm not local, but anytime I return to Pasadena, I always visit at least once or twice! The staff is always so gracious and knowledgeable about their current offerings. They continue to experiment with flavors (a new favorite is the Matcha Jasmine latte) Perennial favorites: Pandan Latte (they somehow make the best flavored one here, even though there are now several coffee shops in the area that make this drink. I believe they might be the OG). Matcha latte (they make theirs unsweetened, and for purists, this is perfect!) I need to talk about their Ube foam here. You can add it to any drink (I like topping my pandan lattes with it--it's a perfect flavor blend!) It is decadent, sweet, and creamy, and yes, makes your drink a dessert! While other shops also make Ube cream tops, Dash's Ube foam is the best one by a large margin when it comes to taste and texture. The shop space is cozy and clean, with indoor and outdoor seating. There is customer turnover, but sometimes it's not fast, so a few times, I've had to take my drinks to go even though I had planned to stay a while if seating allowed--obviously others enjoy the vibe here as well!

    La Vonne C.

    OMG! Highly recommend! 1. Parking - street (metered) or they have a small parking lot. 2. Drinks ordered - matcha coconut water (10/5), dirty thai tea, biscoff latte, hojicha (my least favorite but still good!) and creme brulee latte. All were sooo amazing! 3. Pricing - :( the only down side is it is quite expensive averaging $8+ per drink. But the quality of their drinks brings us back. 4. Service is usually very prompt. Nothing to go crazy over. 5. They have a few tables indoor and outdoor!

    Butterfly Pea Frizz and Pandan Cookie
    Hanna Y.

    Came in to do some work and it is a cute little spot. They have their own parking lot so that was a plus. They have tables and seats inside and outside. You could order from a kiosk or the cashier. I got the pandan cookie and the butterfly pea fizz. The cookie was pretty good. It was crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. The drink was also good. I wasn't feeling a coffee but I still needed a pick me up and this was a good choice. It was sweet and a little sour. Both items were very tasty!

    Einspanner
    Haleh M.

    I was in the Pasadena area and wanted an Einspanner latte. I did a quick search and Dash came up. There's a small parking lot connected which is great, especially in Pasadena. Upon entering the barista was very welcoming and kind. My drink was quickly made and while good it wasn't quite an Einspanner. There were about four small tables inside and really cool speciality snacks.

    ube cornflake caramel brownie & matcha latte with strawberry foam
    Abigail J.

    Such a great cafe! Food: 10/10! Tried the seasonal matcha latte with strawberry cold foam... and I chugged it lol! Matcha latte had a very strong matcha flavor and the strawberry cold foam was amazing! It didn't overpower anything and it was incredible! I was recommended the Ube cornflake caramel brownie and it's something I've never had before! So yummy and would come back and crave it! Service: 10/10! Kind employees who took my siblings' order and whoever expedited my order was fantastic :) Ambiance: 10/10! Cute interior and place was packed with people studying/working. Overall, my siblings and I loved it and we will definitely be coming back! (Maybe next week since we have a weekly sibling hangout lol

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    Daniella P.

    This place serves such high quality drinks, we were so glad we stumbled upon it. Definitely a must try!

    Dirty Thai Tea Latte Iced
    Arlene B.

    Stumbled across this coffee spot after lunch. Overall cute with different types of drinks. Only downside is the parking. Parking lot is very small and so we had to circle around to find street parking. Inside is small but they do have a few tables. Staff greeted us and was friendly. I got the dirty Thai tea and it was interesting but in a good way. I also tried the matcha and it had a nice strong flavor. I'm interested to come back to try other things off the menu.

    Matcha Einspanner (Left) Purrrfect in Purrrple (Right)
    Siao Z.

    DISAPPOINTED. I walked into the store at 9:20 am on a Wednesday and no greeting from two girls working there. Only when my friend told them we're here for a pickup, then they said it's behind the counter and tell them our name. No smile expression. I'm not sure. Drink has no sweetness? Or has it always been minimal. Pandan matcha (hot) does not have pandan flavor Matcha einspanner has good cream that doesn't mix with the drink (I only mixed it because the drink wasn't sweet, I usually don't mix and drink it from the lid).

    Dee J.

    I really enjoyed my Creme Brulee latte from here. It was very robust, and full of flavor. I will go as far as saying it was the absolute best one, in this flavor category, that I've had. I went back the very next day. Both times the service was great. Its a small spot, and if you're driving and not looking for it, you'd surely miss it. There's not a lot of parking, but I'd say it's worth a short walk from street parking. Try it, and see for yourself.

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    Very cute and quaint! Perfect place for a meeting. I had an iced matcha with the ube cloud foam and it was delish. I highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Dash Coffee Bar

    Do you sell giftcards?

    Yes, gift card is available

    Do you have wifi?

    yes

    Will there be ube foam cold brew soon?

    Yes! It's already on the menu. Look for Purrrrrfect in Purple!

    Are there outlets available?

    Yes

    Are your syrups made in house and what's the additional cost for oat milk?

    Pandan and ube syrups are made in house. Oat milk for $1

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    Mandarin Coffee Stand

    Mandarin Coffee Stand

    4.2
    (711 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Mandarin Coffee Stand has been on my radar for a while but it's a bit out of the way. Finally had a…read morechance to try it though. It's in Burlington Arcade (which for my Ann Arbor folks is literally just like Nickels Arcade! except this one is weirdly empty - lots of empty storefronts) but, MCS is popping! I was a bit split on what to get because the Gui Hua latte has so many mixed reviews on Yelp. So, I went with my gut instead (and the caffeine fiend in me) and ordered the cold brew item of course. But theirs is so lovely - it was the Sicily ($6.25 - Ethiopian cold brew, orange blossom water, lemon juice, touch of raw sugar, lime zest). It drinks like a refreshing tonic BUT I love that they shake this beverage and then top it with fresh lime zest. Lovely. I also had the ham & cheese croissant and it was awesome. I was eyeing the miso kouign amann but opted out, I'll have to come back for it as well as some of their matcha options!

    This is one of my favorite coffee spots with plentiful parking. There are sometimes lines during…read morethe busiest times of day but the line moves super fast. I like the Vienna and the toasty. Matcha and Hojicha are good too. Staff are friendly and make things easy. One suggestion: please, Mandarin coffee, upgrade your thin plastic cups. I was trying to put the lid on and the flimsy cup collapsed under the pressure. I spilled coffee all over the floor in the cafe and onto my suede purse and clothes. I thought it was my fault and mandarin kindly remade my drink, but when I took it to my friend, the same thing happened when she opened and closed the cup, got coffee all over my car. The cup is too flimsy. All in all, a great place for picking up coffee

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    One & One (2 of them) SO Espressos in the background
    One & One (2 of them) SO Espressos in the background
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    Vienna Latte w Almond milk

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    Vienna Latte w Almond milk
    Artisanal Goods by CAR

    Artisanal Goods by CAR

    4.5
    (828 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    You could say the stars were aligned. Across the street, we had just finished eating lunch, some…read moredarn good Venezuelan food. We should have allowed that to be our indiscretion for the day. But nooooo. Mr. B can smell sinfully yummy calories, even with a bag over his head, a mile away. Their specialty... chocolate croissants. Thus, we let Artisanal Goods lure us in. No parking, way too busy, way too full to seat us, a line bursting out the door, the tiny bakery cafe still seduced us. That is, Mr B circled the block in the car but pushed me out to get in line. It was the idea of a flaky, buttery, chocolate croissant crumbling all over his shirt that made him do it. And I had no intention of saying no. The line went quickly. The last Kouign Amann had just escaped my clutches to the guy in front of me, darn it. But there were still trays upon trays of freshly baked, massive chocolate croissants displayed in their custom, wood display case right next to the register. Sorry about no pictures, but you know how things get out of hand sometimes. However if you want to experience an orgasm in pastry form, I suggest you high tail it here.

    I honestly don't understand the hype. My experience here was disappointing from start to finish…read more The staff came across as cold, dismissive, and completely uninterested in providing good customer service. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like I was inconveniencing them just by ordering. A friendly attitude goes a long way, and that was completely missing. The coffee was even more disappointing. It had almost no flavor and tasted watered down, especially for the price. I expected a quality drink, but it was bland and absolutely not worth what I paid. To make matters worse, we were told to leave the patio an hour before the shop was even closing. If the patio has different hours, that should be clearly communicated instead of asking paying customers to leave early. Overall, this was a frustrating experience. Between the unfriendly service, flavorless coffee, and being asked to leave well before closing, I won't be coming back. There are plenty of other cafés in Pasadena that offer much better coffee and treat their customers with respect.

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    Berry, Chocolate (left), Almond Maple, Almond (right)
    Berry, Chocolate (left), Almond Maple, Almond (right)
    Artisanal Goods by CAR
    Chocolate Croissant

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    Philz Coffee

    Philz Coffee

    4.3
    (944 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $

    Friendly service. I like that they have pastries, burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of…read moredrinks (matcha, coffees, teas, hot cocoa). The baristas make sure they make each drink carefully and allow you the chance to try it before you head out. There's plenty of seating. Some long bar tables, benches, and a sofa. It was quite loud inside on a Saturday so good to know if you need a quiet place to work. I saw quite a few people working on laptops as well as groups of people catching up. The front door has a sign stating that the entrance is wheelchair accessible. They also have a gender neutral bathroom.

    i so badly wanted to love philz's matcha after finding out they launched it yesterday as a regular…read morephilz customer (my office is literally right across the street), i was really excited to try it with some coworkers. unfortunately, we all walked away pretty disappointed. between us, we ordered the regular, strawberry, strawberry mint, and salted caramel matchas. here are my thoughts: regular matcha (medium sweet): honestly the best one of the bunch by far. my only complaint is that it was still very sweet, to the point where it overpowered a lot of the matcha flavor. strawberry & strawberry mint (both medium sweet): this might come down to personal preference, but the strawberry syrup tasted really artificial to me. kind of plastic-y and almost cough syrup-like. i wasn't a fan of either drink, and the strawberry mint is basically the exact same drink with a mint leaf on top. both were also much sweeter than expected, making it hard to taste the matcha itself. salted caramel (light sweet): this was the biggest letdown. i specifically ordered light sweet because caramel is already sweet on its own, but somehow it still tasted like i was drinking a melted candy bar. i actually went back to my office, poured out about a third of the drink, and topped it off with milk just to make it drinkable. even then, it was still overwhelmingly sweet. the caramel drizzle also settles at the bottom of the cup, so i spent half the time stirring it. i think it would mix much better if the drizzle was put along the sides of the cup instead. sadly, this one barely tasted like matcha at all. that said, i'm still a philz fan and will definitely keep coming back. i just think i'll be sticking to what they do best: the coffee.

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    Liking the vibe, and the interiors...
    Liking the vibe, and the interiors...
    Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
    Mint Mojito Iced Coffee
    Large Tiramisu + Large Mint Mojito  BOGO for your birthday if you download the app! Love!  https://app.philz.us/pb2O/gum1fdq5

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