Honey pistachio iced latte was way too sweet. Wish I tried it before leaving and asked for an adjustment/remake..but we were in a rush. Free street parking nearby, the parking lot is for church members only I believe. Cute interior, small spaces to study and a large-ish high top communal table. read more

Staffing is always so knowledgeable and super patient! Peach mango is my go to here as well as the matcha with the cold foam. my friends first time and let's just say it's safe to say they loved it! and it's a chill vibe inside read more

Home Brewed Bar - Lavender Vanilla Milk Tea (Iced) + Nutella Toddy(Iced) and Organic Peach Mango Tea (Iced) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This was a cozy shop on Madison past the always crowded Urth Cafe. It was a bit warm inside not sure if the AC was working or not. I got a flat white which was okay. Maybe it was the espresso they used but the taste was a little off for me. Also tried a coffee cake slice and chocolate croissant. The croissant was average not very flaky unfortunately. It was more crispy like it was over baked. The coffee cake was moist though. read more

I really only come here out of convenience because I work very close by. I've had a few of their drinks like the Matcha Pistachio, Matcha Milk Tea, Double Tornado and the Lavender Milk Tea, and none of the flavors really stood out. The Matcha Pistachio really doesn't taste like matcha and maybe more like pistachio, but it has a decent flavor profile. A matcha latte at Starbucks has a more Matcha flavor than Home Brewed's. I do like their house special cream though. It's smooth and doesn't feel too thick. I've had a few of their baked goods too that I'm not sure if they make in house. The croissant was okay - flaky, but not that crispy. I'd much rather go to Dash Coffee Bar for their pastries and drinks, but it's a bit further for me to get to. read more

I've been going to home brewed for some years now and I love it . The pistachio iced latte is my favorite . Also the blueberry muffin is really good . While I was pregnant I would go almost 2x a week for the blueberry muffins. read more

Had the iced Ube white chocolate latte with Ube foam and it was DELICIOUS. Super chill vibe with some board games and great staff. read more

Home Brewed Bar - Regular sized iced Ube white chocolate latte with Ube foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

The lavender matcha was great and this mango frosty was even better. The two guys in there were super cool and nice. He helped me pick the mango frosty and it was an amazing choice. Cool vibe in there, definitely going back. read more

Home Brewed Bar - Lavender matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I visited on a Friday around 11am and it was completely empty, which I felt was surprising but take note if you're looking for a quiet place to study. It had a good music selection too. Overall, there wasn't anything that stood out as a negative but I just didn't leave feeling like I wanted to come back. My pain au chocolate was flakey, but the chocolate wasn't distributed very well. My Thai tea was fine, but maybe a little concentrated. I feel like I'm being overly critical, but I have fond memories of their Arroyo location and it just didn't feel like the same place. read more

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My girlfriend and I have been coming here since they were at their original location. She actually introduced me to this cafe and there was no looking back. Every drink I've tried has been excellent and the hot-to-go breakfast sandwiches have been a staple as well. I'm in Pasadena all the time and make sure to make a pitstop at Home Brewed everytime read more

A cozy spot that is sort of hidden. I like their drinks but they are a bit pricey. The outside ambiance is so relaxing to sit and have a conversation. The employees were very friendly! I got the Vanilla Toddy Latte and it was delicious! read more

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Okay. I had high hopes coming in here. The blended ube cookies and cream were lacking in flavor and weren't blended well, texture is everything with a blended drink and there were more ice chunks than cookies. The matcha banana latte was a huge miss, it was all banana and no matcha. This establishment would do better if the staff's effort to detail was a lot better. The vibe of the place was okay. Didn't give me a "let's sit and enjoy for a while". It was more like "Please just go about your way". read more

Home Brewed Bar - Ube cookies and cream - fail Matcha banana latte - ‍ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This is an adorable cafe that offered so many amazing flavors of teas you might like to try . Ambiance is cozy , clean , versatile . Everything they have on the menu they will make it right in front of you (which I enjoyed ) :) Services are definitely the reason why I'd go back again and recommend to all my friends . I found this place is a great spot to bring your lap top or books with you while you enjoy your customized brewed tea or coffee . Very peaceful and quiet patio seatings available ! Simplicity yet very friendly ! read more

The wellness Chai 10/10!!! This on a rainy cold day was perfect and I also got the yogurt parfait so yummy!!

I mean I paid $10 for a watery banana matcha and had to use a kiosk to checkout so there's not much else left to be said read more

Home Brewed Bar - My watery banana matcha.... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I went twice in the same week on weekday mornings, and the line moved quickly both times! They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is great. The matcha pistachio latte with oat milk and the double taro milk tea were a bit watered down, but the honey pistachio latte with oat milk was amazing. The staff were super friendly, and the cafe itself is cute and cozy read more

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Have had my eye on this coffee shop and its original location for a while now. Its Instagram posts were so promising! First, it is a very cute cafe. A few inside seats and several patio seats as well. Street parking only (free), so I'd imagine on weekends parking can be tough to find. Home Brewed serves a Grade 1 Matcha (as opposed to ceremonial grade), which either has very little matcha flavor when made into a latte, or they need to add a LOT more of this matcha into their shot when they prepare it. In any case, my matcha latte tasted like straight whole milk. Luckily, the Horchata Toddy Latte was quite tasty, although, rather sweet. I could have gone with 1/2 sweet in this drink, but it does have great flavor. Baristas and staff are friendly and do try to help you find something on their menu to suits your tastes. However, they aren't incredibly knowledgeable about all of their products. For example, there is a case with prepackaged savory and sweet treats that look fun. I picked up a small pie-like pastry and asked what it was, as it wasn't labeled. No one knew what it was nor what flavor it was. (I looked on their IG later and found that it was likely an Ube Tart.) Unfortunately, with the numerous coffee and tea shops in the Pasadena area, this one does not stand out. Perhaps a change in ingredient-sourcing and more education about their product collaborators with staff could really help them compete again. read more

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hard to find a good chai and I love their iced chai !! tastes like powder?? so def not a spicy chai more on the sweet side but well balanced. patient customer service and has outdoor and indoor dining. they have mancala and games too. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in Pasadena. Parking can be a bit tricky but try to avoid rush hour when coming here, and also, they take orders by phone! I've had the pleasure of trying several of their beverages, and I must say, all of them are fantastic. Whether it's their coffees, teas, or specialties, Home Brewed Bar consistently delivers a delightful and flavorful experience. The staff at Home Brewed Bar is also friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend a new favorite or personalize a drink to your liking. I highly recommend checking out Home Brewed Bar. Their wide variety of delicious drinks ensures there's something for everyone to enjoy. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! read more

Home Brewed Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Home brewed bar is just two blocks from my house and I consider myself lucky to have this place so close! The drinks are delicious, there's outdoor seating for small groups, and there's even food/meal options. The staff is always very kind and welcoming and the drinks come quickly. read more

We decided to give this place a try while in the Pasadena area. We ordered two ice coffee, one house special and one taro. We both love the taro better as it is unique and less sweet. The original is great but just a little bit too sweet. They do have a tap screen where you order directly on it and can customize the drinks. Didn't remember if they have the sugar/syrup level though. read more

Home Brewed Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came down from a morning hike in search of a coffee shop and came upon Home Brewed Bar. It's located on a semi busy street so street parking might be a bit difficult later in the day. There is a parking lot across their location but not sure how much the rate per hour is. I came early in the morning and there was plenty of street parking. As for their menu, they have a variety of drinks that include coffee, milk tea, and fruit tea options of which you can choose to add boba if you like. I ordered their passion fruit tea and chose not to add boba. I wasn't asked the level of sweetness I wanted so I was bit afraid my drink would be overly sweet but to my surprise it was perfect! The barista had to make a tea leaf substitute and had asked if I wanted for them to adjust the flavoring but I felt the drink tasted great! I love tea so I was happy that I was able to taste the brewed tea with just a hint of the passion fruit sweetness. The tea was brewed to perfection as there wasn't any bitter after taste and was refreshing right after my hike! The shop is also really cute! There are single tables inside and outside, as well as a shared space which makes for a nice location to meet up with a friend and/or to get some work done. I think I saw on the window that they also have wifi. I will definitely come back and honestly I wish I knew about this place sooner! read more

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Had a nice Lavender Tea with boba and Jasmine Tea with boba, cute building, great selection of tea and coffees... everyone can find something to drink read more

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Coffee is tasty, really overpriced. I do understand location and small business though. Ambiance is casual, cozy, and laidback. Service was ok, nothing special or nothing to brag about. Ordered a vanilla iced latte. Would recommend if you need a pick me up. read more

Home Brewed Bar - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great tea, but the most disgusting bathroom that's I've seen in my life!!! Won't be back

Passed by this place while running an errand and meeting up with some old colleagues of mine. Decided to sneak in while there was one parking space on the street. Bought the Nutella iced latte, hot latte 2%, and pure toddy cold brew. Nutella was very unique and the first one I have ever had. Not too sweet, distinct chocolate and hazelnut after taste. Was not too strong and had a mostly dairy based taste similar to drinking a milk tea beverage. The only con was it was not too caffeinated and espresso was kind of light but a non-coffee person who find it just perfect. Environment was very unique and welcoming. Not too busy for a 10 am Saturday visit which I find great for a fast walk-in. The bright yellow chairs made the place standout in my opinion. Kind of small space however gave it a unique sense of individuality and quiet, serene tranquility. Open space with table facing towards window. Various indoor house plants placed in different parts of the room, visible toward the bright shining light. Such positive energy when walking in, narrow hallway from front door to back, giving it a vibe of never ending space. Self checkout station gave it a modern vibe with simplistic decor. A great quiet place to have a quick coffee date or even a meetup! read more

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Home Brewed Bar is one of the hidden gems in Pasadena and my go-to every week. Amazing coffee, great staff/baristas, and beautiful ambiance. I'd study here if I was still on college for sure. Highly recommend if you're in the area for some really good coffee. read more

Menu Beverage selection is delightful! I was cruising through Pasadena trying to find a cute cafe to sit with a book or laptop, and Urth Cafe is great for lunch but too crowded to get a table inside, and Starbucks... I wanted to avoid. Will be coming back here! read more

Small place but very cozy! Came in for a quick drink and got their ube white chocolate latte with whole milk. It was tasty but I didn't taste any ube. It was just purple :( Service was nice as well. I'll definitely come back earlier in the day for their pastries (went at 2pm on a sunday and it was mainly sold out) read more

This place has become my go-to when near Pasadena, and it's down the street from Urth, so that's saying a lot! Their pastries are great (try the blueberry muffin!!), their coffee is amazing (hand roasted there on the spot), but it's the matcha that keeps me coming back! Ceremonial grade, bright green, and perfectly balanced. And my kids swear by their boba! (They tell me to let you know to "try the matcha banana!") They actually blend real bananas right there before your eyes and add it straight into the matcha. Pretty incredible. And the ambiance of this place is everything you want a coffee shop to be. Charming, comfortable, un-rushed heaven, full of natural light and free WiFi. It even spills over onto the most adorable outdoor patio, shaded by a huge tree! But it's the staff in this place that won my heart. The owner, Brian, is just about the kindest, most lovely human on the planet. As is everyone that works there. I don't live in Pasadena, so I can't pop in on a predictable schedule, but I feel like Norm from Cheers every time I do. (That reference ages me, but Google it, you whippersnappers!) Anyway, do yourself a favor and walk right past Urth next time you're near Madison and Green. I promise that you'll thank me! read more

My coworker brought me here and it is such a cute spot! Once you walk in, the smell of the freshly brewed coffee welcomes you in. Price point was a bit higher. Taste was alright. I ordered the regular milk tea. This was very milky so if you enjoy that then try this out. My coworker got the strawberry jazz and liked it. Overall, it's a cute tea spot and good to work in. read more

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I really, really liked my experience here at Home Brewed Bar - I brought my laptop, and was able to find an outlet in the outdoor courtyard that was shaded. There was fun music playing out of the speakers, but it wasn't too loud. The taro toddy (cold brew) latte with taro whipped cream was yummy, not too sweet (I asked for 50%), though I'm not sure that they used fresh, real ingredients. The ordering on the screen inside was straightforward, and upgrading to large was only $.30 extra. Overall, would come again to work, read or chat with a friend. Parking is easy on the street, and free! read more

Boba at a coffee shop?! SAY LESS. Always a good experience here. I discovered it one day while at work and it has been my go-to boba/drink place for an afternoon pick-me-up. I've tried several different fruit tea drinks (all good and not overly sweet) and their classic black milk tea with boba. I normally order 50-70% sweetness for my boba drinks but I get 100% here. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the place is cute and quaint, good spot to study or just have conversations with friends. read more

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The Pistachio Toddy is to die for!!! It's quite sweet but not overwhelming, definitely feels like a treat. Cute place with outdoor and indoor seating. Free WiFi so you can do work! Can get pretty loud inside though because it's a small place. read more

I don't know what happened to this place's upkeep. The drinks/pastries are still good, but the condition of the cafe has degraded. Management needs to step in: The plants are all dying, there is equipment and boxes of stuff blocking the handicap ramp, and the bathrooms are disgusting. read more

I didn't know they have a Madison Ave location now! Despite being a stone's throw from Urth caffe they had a good stream of customers. Prices are reasonable. I walked in thinking it was a coffee shop but also had some milk teas (with toppings!) as well as the usual pastries. We got a drip coffee, espresso, and a warmed croissant. The croissant was good and flakey. They only had medium roast for drip but it was fine. Espresso was great. Even though we dined in they only had take out (paper cups). Nice seating inside plus some outdoors spots. read more

Home Brewed Bar - Menu board 9/14/22 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This coffee shop is homey and located on a small street. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I got the matcha pistachio latte and a jalapeño cheese croissant. 1. Jalapeño Cheese Croissant (6/5) OMG this croissant was by far one of the best I've ever had. Make sure to ask them to warm it up. The outside was perfectly crisp and the inside was fluffy soft. Once warmed up, the cheese inside was melty and purely heavenly. The jalapeño gives it a nice mild spicy punch. 2. Matcha Pistachio Latte (3/5) The latte was creamy and refreshing. The matcha flavor was decent, not the best quality, but decent enough. Unfortunately, the pistachio flavoring was lacking. It was not too sweet. The taro cream on top had a nice taro flavor, but seemed a bit artificial :/ My main dislike is that they use sweetened creamers here for almost all of their drinks. I wish they gave the option to use real milk or milk alternatives than creamers as creamers are extremely unhealthy. I'd come back for the croissant though. read more

Such a cute little coffee shop in a cozy area of Pasadena. We ordered for pickup through yelp, it was relatively easy. The barista made our drinks for us once we checked in. I had their Dirty Horchata Milk Tea (Iced) and Pistachio Toddy (Iced)! The horchata was flavorful not too sweet, just wish the cinnamon flavor was a bit stronger. The pistachio toddy was very well balanced. You could taste the pistachio and still appreciate the coffee. Now the reason it gets 4 stars is because our two drinks came out to roughly $13 which is normal BUT we ordered a banana muffin and a cookie and that was also $13! The muffin wasn't great, it is gluten free which is a plus for some but the flavor profile was ff. It was a banana nut muffin and you couldn't taste the banana. We also got a one cookie that was too sweet. I wasn't sure how a muffin & cookie were more than coffee but you live and you learn. Stick to the drinks read more

Came here after seeing so many good reviews on Yelp for the original store in Old Pasadena. So glad I did because the shop is so cute with ample free street parking around and an adorable outdoor patio area! One of the employees was incredibly nice and recommended their cold brew toddy drinks. I already had my eye on some of the house special drinks so ended up getting the Matcha Pistachio and the Double Taro Milk Tea. My mind was blown by how good the Matcha Pistachio drink was! It somehow manages to balance between both the flavors. You can taste both the pistachio and the matcha but they also blend so well together. I will definitely be ordering it again. I stayed with regular sweetness and the house milk. I believe the house milk is a non-dairy creamer with brown sugar, which is perfect since I'm lactose-intolerant. The Double Taro Milk Tea has a very strong taro flavor and is topped off with taro whipped cream. The drink itself was so strong that I wasn't able to taste taro in the cream as much but I definitely won't complain there! The drink as a whole is very sweet and very creamy. Overall, I loved both the interior (bright and airy, plants everywhere, wooden tables, free wifi) as well as the drinks and I can't wait to come back to try the cold brew! Might also have to come back for their cute mugs/merch read more

Home Brewed Bar - Matcha Pistachio, Double Taro Milk Tea w/taro whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Not sure what happened here. The staff used to be really personable and the service pleasant. Now there's a giant tablet in my face for ordering that took me 3x longer to navigate than if one of the two employees standing behind the bar had just taken my order. Sad, because Home Brewed used to be my alternative to the soulless experience at Urth Caffe down the street. Now they're no different. May as well hire robots. read more

Warning to vegans! The "house milk" is non-dairy but NOT VEGAN and almond/oat is an extra charge. None of the pastries are vegan but they have a few high priced little pre-packaged treats. If you're vegan too there are better cafés in the area for us, but you can get something if you come here. Non-vegan dad and sis enjoyed the pastries. The best drink we ordered was the peach oolong tea. So good! Wouldn't order the strawberry jasmine if I was to come back. The ambience is very cute for chilling outside in the patio or sitting inside with the plants. Free books to read at the tables and little kids seating as well. read more

Home Brewed Bar - top: peach oolong middle: tea and lemonade bottom: jasmine strawberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California