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    Dots Cafe

    4.0 (602 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Italian Chopped Salad
    Cher B.

    This has been on my list of places to go for quite a while, but honestly I keep forgetting about it. Went for a birthday lunch with two friends, and we were all excited to try it. I ordered the Italian chopped salad and dalgona coffee, one ordered the chiliquilies with Carne Asada, and the other ordered the chicken fried steak. Both of those were on the brunch menu. The portions were huge, the food was delicious and the service was great. The inside interior is decorated so cute. Very relaxing, just really cute. They're huge dodger fans, which is fine with me. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because we were very disappointed with the cupcakes. We ordered one each after our meal, a red velvet, Carmelita, and a lemon curd. They were so dry and honestly had no flavor. I was shocked and really disappointed because I've heard amazing things about the cupcakes. The lemon curd had absolutely no lemon flavor at all in the cupcake. It was a very dry white cupcake. The Carmelita was just basically a chocolate cupcake with tiny caramel candies on top and the chocolate cupcake itself was very dry. I didn't try the red velvet, but my friend said the same. It was just very dry and planned in flavor. We will definitely be going back because the food was amazing. Probably will not order cupcakes though.

    Ultimate Breakfast burrito
    T P.

    Delicious great quality food. If you love their cupcakes...you'll LOVE their food and drinks! Their service is just as lovely as the inside.

    Michelle L.

    A complete delight to visit Dots Cafe when I'm in town. For starters is the interior is decorated so sweetly and thoughtfully. It's like a big hug. Next, who doesn't love a dozen different types of cupcakes to greet you when you walk through the door? Well known for cupcakes, their savory family meals and breakfasts (breakfast burrito & sando) are delicious and generous. I can't believe I haven't written a review as I've been coming here for years and will be for years to come!

    Lemon raspberry and passionfruit cupcake for me. Doggie cupcakes for the good girls.
    Carol C.

    One of my favorite local cafe in Pasadena. Conveniently located next to 210 fwy entrance/exist. Love the cupcakes, it's tasty, reasonably priced, and pretty! Perfect as a gift or gatherings. They have doggie cupcakes, too, which my pups love. Inside of the cafe is clean with cute decor. Great options for breakfast and coffee.

    Iced Cold Brew
    Halley K.

    Stopped in for a quick coffee before getting my nails done and was so happy with my experience. There was a line since it was Sunday morning but it moved efficiently. The worker was nice and friendly. I ordered a cold brew with almond milk, and it came out quickly and was really delicious. Inside has a good amount of seating and their menu was much larger than I expected, so I'll definitely be back to try some breakfast and pastries.

    Chris Y.

    I absolutely love the music and I picked the perfect time to show up. I had to have the ultimate breakfast burrito, but there are so many different things to try here mainly the cupcakes and the coffee, but the breakfast burrito was perfect. Delicious, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, hashbrowns I'll smash stuff into one delicious burrito salsa, and the peppers were the perfect accoutrement There is a decent size parking lot, but I recommend getting here early because it's easy to see the this place is incredibly popular. They also deliver to... But if you're in a hurry, just do the prepaid order. Look them up, but I highly suggest you try at least three of the cupcakes... Because that's all I can eat in one sitting lol!

    Tater tots
    AndyMike E.

    Fun and pretty cafe & bakery with neat wallpaper, ample seating, and a nice lounge area in the corner. There's a huge display of their famous cupcakes and a lovely brunch menu. We came for Saturday brunch and about half the tables were being used. There were two staff working the counter and another in the back of house I ordered the Matcha Strawberry Latte over ice - delicious, though I really had to work the straw to get the strawberry jam at the bottom to mix with the oat milk and matcha tea. I find it strange that there was a $0.50 upcharge for ice (where are we, Europe?)...sure, $1.00 to upgrade to the Large size and $0.50 to substitute animal milk for oat milk - totally reasonably, but for ice? Review would have been 5 stars, but dropped one for the ice surcharge. The Classic Breakfast Burrito was tasty - 50% scrambled egg, 25% tater tots, 20% bacon, and 5% cheese. The salsa was pretty bland, so I spiced it up with Tapatio and the picked jalapeno. I'd order it again. The Mixed Berry Toast was excellent - honey, berries, coconut flakes, and whipped cream cheese on a scrumptious toast. Refreshing and sweet (but not too sweet). And the tots were tots...exactly what I expected, crunchy and yummy. Looking forward to coming again and trying other items on the menu.

    Chocolate Vanilla
    Karena S.

    My go-to cupcake spot from now on! We initially came here because it's the local spot for a pup cake since it was my dog's birthday. I decided to try a cupcake for myself too! It was $4.50 for my cupcake and $2.50 for my dog's. I got their chocolate vanilla cupcake and it was the most moist cupcake I've had in a while. It's a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting on top. I thought that the frosting to cupcake ratio was perfect since the frosting doesn't completely cover the cupcake's flavor. My dog also loved his little cupcake too!

    Elocin T.

    Support small business that's cupcake has been here forever they have multiple locations in the past in Pasadena but I think due to Rising costs they had to close down and this is their location that I know of they have a cafe with seating area and no one can match their signature cupcake box and it is always a nice treat we always get the Dozen Minis as gifts and my favorite is the chocolate mint and sometimes popular flavors run out beyond the watch for seasonal special flavors that they have I think two special flavors a month that they do support small businesses

    NY pancakes
    Pris V.

    if you can only get one thing, get the new york pancakes. Incredible, i will be thinking of them until i have them again.

    Jessica A.

    Came in to pick up some mini cupcakes for my friends daughters 5th birthday. Location wasn't packed and service was very slow. What's worse, the cupcakes were dry. Paid $30 for a dozen. Wish the quality was better.

    Eleni Blue M.

    The aesthetics of the place are cute. There are great looking cupcakes. The food may be good but what I ordered unfortunately was not. I saw salads at other tables so maybe that's what is best to order. I would not recommend the chimichurri steak sandwich. The roll it comes in was not good, not even toasted. The chimichurri salsa was very watery and more of a salsa verde. Maybe try the chilaquiles- the menu picture makes them look good. Stay away from the sandwiches tho.

    Selection
    Ves S.

    Stopped by for some cupcakes! Great selection of mini and full sized cupcakes perfect for birthdays. There's also a menu of sandwiches and brunch items too. There's a small parking lot in the strip mall and can also park on the street.

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    Awesome! The best! Food, service ambience, decor. This will be my regular from now on. And prices are very reasonable. Good work Dots!

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    Do they sell coffee?

    Absolutely! Drip, lattes, cappuccinos with choices of dairy options.

    Do they still sell puppy/dog cupcakes?

    Yes, you might want to call first to make sure they have them. Sometimes they run out.

    Do you offer any vegan options? Edit: vegan cupcake options?

    Vegetarian yes! Vegan, no...

    Can the bakery pack cupcakes in a single box?

    Yes, they have boxes for individuals, 1/2 dozen and dozen cupacakes.

    Does this location also have the doggy cupcakes?

    Yes they do!!! Too cute! Enjoy Dots!

    Do they offer wifi?

    Yes of course

    Do they take reservation?

    No they do not. They do seem to have an area in the back for birthdays, that may require a reservation.

    Is their lavender syrup house made?

    Yes

    Are there gluten free options?

    Doesn't appear so.

    Are there any vegan options?

    Yes. Plenty of vegan options for breakfast and lunch. Very few vegan pastries.

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