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Fika Fika Coffee

4.3 (1k reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Melissa L.

We lovee Fika Fika. I've been going to fika fika for years and I love how they have expanded to more locations. Their coffee is so so good. I wasn't feeling caffeine so I opted for the Hojicha latte, but my bf got the Japanese Hojicha Tea Espresso Latte. Both were so delicious, but the japanese hojicha tea espresso latte is so so good. My bf is planning on purchasing their coffee beans the next time we go because he just loves their coffee so much. Service was very quick and efficient. I love how they are a bunch of tables to sit at. Seats can be a little uncomfty since there's no cushion pad, but it is a very nice space to get some work done. Music isn't blasting. Plenty of parking.

Cold Brew, Floral Latte
Vince N.

First time at Fika Fika and I'm pleasantly surprised! Fika Fika serves reasonably priced coffee and tea, as well as ice cream and treats. They have quite a lot of seating inside, but its rare to get a table, as its always packed! The person taking our order was friendly and helpful! We ended up getting a vanilla cloud cold brew and a butterfly floral latte. Both are delicious! I love myself a strong coffee flavor, so when I saw they had one of my favorite things ever (cold brew), I was practically jumping up and down for joy. I was not disappointed, as the coffee flavor punches through and makes itself very known. One of my favorite sips I've had in a while. The floral latte was really tasty too! You can really taste the distinct flavors, and its nice and creamy without being super overwhelmingly rich. Definitely recommend. Overall, my first experience with Fika Fika was very positive! I'll be coming back for some more cold brew for sure! Also want to try their ice cream. Some of the items are shaped like super cute pandas and capybaras so I want to give that a try as well. Fika Fika gets an 8.5/10 rating and a recommend from me!!

Karen K.

Horrible to hear this small coffee shop got broken into last night! Horrible. Hopefully a lot of people go to support. This coffee shop is small and cute with some unique offerings. My husband got the cold brew and I got the hojicha espresso latte. In the past we've also gotten their food items which are delish. Ooops, forgot to post back then. Parking is easy and there is an hmart nearby if you need groceries after your coffee run.

Menu as of June 26
Christy Q.

This place is in the same plaza as H Mart so there's plenty of parking. You can grab a coffee and stay there since there's plenty of seating to do work or you can walk around H Mart. Skip the drip coffee and opt for a teaespresso instead! You can taste the strong tea flavor and the espresso-- I really appreciated this. Drip coffee was not great. It tasted like it was under extracted and/or diluted. I would come back for another flavor of the teaespresso and to try the asian flavors of ice cream though!

Alvin L.

Their made-to-order drip coffee was under extracted, maybe slightly hotter on the water temp, or just the water quality. I recommend the teaspresso drinks. These were a lot tastier than their black coffee option. Will return to try the ice cream selection!

Lilian W.

Fika Fika is the place for coffee lovers who wants a quiet space to work. It is located in the Arcadia Hmart plaza and has plenty of parking. I came here for a cold brew coffee, and it was surprisingly good. They also sell coffee beans and tea, which is perfect for gifting. Some additional notable features was the ice cream and pastries section. The service was friendly and efficient. The coffee came out quick. The interior wasn't a wow factor for me, but it is functional and optimized for those who want to work and study. There's plenty of tables and chairs and a back area for people to work. Overall, I think this is a great coffee shop. I hope they continue doing a great job serving coffee and potentially think about expanding in the future. I'd love to see more coffee shops that functions as a space for working.

Ube Mochi Paw Cake (3-Pieces)
Tracy Y.

I came here around 5 PM today and ordered some tea and mochi desserts to take home. The first one I tried was the Nutella flavor, and it was delicious. Unfortunately, when I started eating the ube mochi, I suddenly felt something strange in my mouth and almost choked. I pulled it out and realized it was a large piece of plastic. Thinking it might have been a one-time accident, I took another bite--only to find another piece of plastic inside the mochi. At that point, I stopped eating it completely. I'm honestly very disappointed and, more importantly, concerned about the safety of other customers. I tried calling the store right away to let them know so they could check the rest of the ube mochi, but unfortunately no one answered. I understand that accidents can happen, and I'm not writing this just to complain. I really hope management sees this and investigates what happened because finding multiple pieces of plastic inside a dessert is a serious safety issue and could cause someone to choke. I have photos of the mochi and the plastic pieces as well.

2/16/26 Oh WowZaH, this cappuccino gelato is deep, rich--truly captured the essence of the bean
Jennifer W.

2/16/26 One rainy day, everyone decided to flock to cafes. Been to 2 other places, this spot at least was not as noisy, good amount of business but seating was available for me & Hubby, SCORE! Service was a bit of a challenge. 3 ladies working the storefronts but friendly I visited before late at night before closing. Now I notice they serve gelatos as well. Hubby quickly opted to get the cappuccino flavor. Wow, 2 tiny scoops for $8.50! Gotta admit, you can really taste the essence of the bean & Hubby said the caffeine kicked in a bit, too, My lavender latte was alright, I ordered it with half sweet with almond milk, a bit underwhelming. It's a wonderful open space with many choices for seating, indoor, outdoor (it's raining so we're all cramming indoors lol). We took the sofa while everyone else had bar seating, tables/chairs, some communal. Mostly students studying occupying spaces. Cute artificial plant decor. Coffee, teas, pastries offered, and gelato. This shop shares a free parking lot with HMart. Convenient will likely try other gelato flavors, not certain about their lattes.

Matcha espresso latte - 4/5
Christy C.

I placed an online order and I even came a few minutes so it would be ready by the time I got there but to my disappointment, it wasn't. This isn't the first time that I placed an online order there and it wasn't ready by my arrival. Fortunately, it wasn't busy unlike last time so I didn't have to wait a long time. However, an apology would have been nice for forgetting my order (again). Anyways, the Floral Latte was refreshing and delicious. I really enjoyed the Fika Blend coffee was strong but not too bitter and there are sugar and ice adjustments available free of charge. I got soy milk so that was extra $0.50. I got it half sugar and it wasn't too sweet. The floral tasted very nice and the tiny rose petals on top was very cute. Overall, I really enjoyed this drink so this was 8/10. NOTE: I've gotten their milk substitutions (soy and oat milk) since I'm lactose intolerant and realized that it always upsets my stomach so keep that in mind if you're like me!

Blue mango tea
Victoria S.

Great coffee shop, friendly service, lots of indoor & outdoor seating, plenty of parking, it's a great place to hang out. Besides great coffee, they also have good tea & ice cream. I enjoyed the ube latte, blue mango tea, mango fresh fruit green tea & strawberry fresh fruit green tea. I also like the very mango and lychee ice cream. Make sure you sign up for their rewards program, you get $5 for your birthday month!

Alys V.

This coffee shop located in a plaza next to an HMart had plenty of parking spaces in front or nearby the entrance. This location had a nice area for seating either to wait for your coffee, work/study, or chat with friends in a comfortable environment. The cashier was very nice, greeted us with a pleasant smile, and carefully answered any questions we had regarding their coffee. Really enjoyed the flavor of the Fika Fika brewed coffee! The Ube Latte had a distinct ube flavor in addition to the coffee flavor blended nicely together. Would like to return and try their different drinks!!

Daniella P.

This place has everything. They have drinks, snacks, pastries, and their very own creamery. The workers are incredibly friendly and help you pick out everything. The quality of the food was top tier as well, especially the ice cream!

Charlize T.

I ordered my favorite butterfly pea vanilla latte, and it was so delicious! I also tried the croffle with pandan coconut ice cream, which was so fragrant and didn't taste artificial at all. The mochi paw cakes are very cute and have a great mochi texture. The employees were super friendly while taking our order and were helpful recommending which drinks to try. There's plenty of seats inside so perfect if you want to bring a laptop and catch up on some work. This is definitely a great neighborhood spot to enjoy your coffee!

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Any gluten free options?

I'm sorry I didn't notice if they had any food items

Is ice cream vegan/ dairy free?

They do have e some vegan or dairy free options! Depends on what they have in stock.

Can I bring my dog dine in instead of front door chair seat?

they are dog friendly

Do you have outdoor patio for dog parents?

Yes! they have chairs and tables in front and around the building!

Hi, do you guys have gift cards?

Yes, they have it

What is the internet/wifi speed here?

Are there outlets?

Yes! Along the walls, and near most tables

Do the drinks only come in one size?

No. I believe it comes in 2 sizes Regular or Large

Sugar free options?

I believe you can ask for your drink to have no sugar, light sugar, regular, and more.

How is this business handling the re-opening? What safety measures are they taking? Are they offering dine-in?

Is there wifi and is it study friendly?

There are plenty of tables outside as well as inside. The noise comes from people talking mostly but definitely not a big issue. There's also wifi

Is everything served in paper or plastic cups?

No, they are served in glass for some coffee drinks, and plastic cups for iced drinks like milk teas.

When will the ice cream come back? Is it just a summer season thing?

They have plenty of ice cream here! It's sort of a separate counter from their coffee/drink area counter

Are you open for dine-in? Like am I able to study inside as long as I wear a mask or are they not doing that at all anymore?

You can! I drove passed today, and saw some people in there doing work with masks on :)

Are you serving ice cream again?

Ice cream bar is open

Do they have decaf option?

Yes, they do!

Is oat milk a choice as a milk alternative?

I think they only offer soy and almond milk as alternatives!

Are there any non-diary milk options?

They offer soy and almond milk!

What's the price range of ice cream?

$4 for single scoop, $6.50 for double scoop. $0.75 extra for waffle cone

When do you plan to serve the food items on the menu?

Have food items now

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1.0 mi•Chapman

This place will probably take all my money because if I lived any closer, i would come here…read moreeveryday and grab a Sicily. I absolvely love how unique and well-balanced this particular drink is - with its Ethiopian cold brew and orange blossom water. What stood out to me was how the zestiness of the orange/lemon/and lime combined complemented the richness of the cold brew. The sugar adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the coffee. I must have ordered the Sicily so many times that they should just name the coffee after me. The staff here is wonderful and the baristas genuinely seem passionate about what they're serving. I know what I like so I haven't gotten around to experimenting with the other coffees, but I can feel the intention behind the menu! Mandarin 2 has a very minimalist aesthetic, and the space is on the smaller side. There are few tables, some smaller stool seating, and a standing counter. I would look elsewhere if you're hunkering down for a place to work but if you're looking for a lively chat with friends, this would be the spot. There is soft, upbeat music playing and this place is popular so people come and go! For Pasadena, parking is surprisingly easy because this is located closer to the edge of the city near a residential neighborhood. Peacocks also frequent this residential neighborhood, which is a fun sight to see. Mandarin 2 is like the cool sibling that I look up to, visionary and cool! This place is definitely on my list of coffee shops for my weekly fix and worth checking out.

super nice 2nd location by mandarin with indoor and outdoor seating available. limited number of…read moretables if you're planning on doing work here but everyone has been so nice and has offered to share tables if they see that you're trying to work. I ordered their matcha tonic and it's the perfect amount of tonic water, matcha, and yuzu. really refreshing and the perfect drink for the summer heat. the workers are really nice and kind. this is the perfect spot to get some work done, read, or catch up with friends street parking available in the neighboring areas

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Mandarin 2 - The One on One by the Window

The One on One by the Window

Mandarin 2 - The Pour Over Set Up

The Pour Over Set Up

Mandarin 2 - Interior

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Interior

Fika Fika Coffee - coffee - Updated October 2026

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