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Very nice place with great staff, good snacks, excellent coffee and relaxing seatings! Street parking available nearby. I really hope they can fix the WiFi next I visit. 10/10 recommended!
Very cute spot that gets busy easily. Some seating but you'll find people working here so it fills up easily. Not sure why, but they were limited to-go cups when I came, which was fine but didn't get a very good pic for the gram. I tried the Strawberry in Uji drink. It leans much sweeter than I would have liked with the sweetness level on the strawberry puree, but still a solid drink nonetheless. I was able to customize to oat milk for this one. My husband's espresso was a bit too acidic for his liking, so that's also where I took off a star. It's a cute spot to hang though if you're less of a coffee or tea snob, and the drinks are acceptable.
Kissa by Motto is a really nice Japanese-inspired cafe and quickly becoming one of my favorite spots to grab a drink in the Pasadena area. Street parking will be your best bet and there is tons of it all around the area. Inside, they have a nice interior with a solid amount of seating. For their menu, they have a unique selection of drinks and pastries to choose from. Wifey and I got the Matcha Cloudy Latte and Endless Summer Lychee Cold Flow and we really enjoyed the flavor profiles on both of them!
A hidden little neighborhood gem with helpful and welcoming staff. Their drinks are consistently good and their cheesecakes are a must try! I haven't tried any of their pastries because I'm always picking the cheesecakes. My husband enjoys their Dirty Sesame Latte and I really like their Hojicha Latte. I've tried 4 different cheesecakes and they were all delicious so you can't really go wrong on what you decide to get. It can get quite busy here and for good reason. If you can give it a try on a non busy weekday, you'll probably enjoy this little Cafe better. Has a few seats inside and patios outside. Parking is paid street parking but there's also a paid public parking lot across the street. Clean cafe, cute ambience, helpful staff and drinks/cakes that are worth the wait.
Came here on a Sunday morning and the traffic picked up towards lunch time, but luckily the service moved pretty quickly. There is street parking around the area and a good amount of seating both inside and outside. We paid about $33 for five items, which is a little on the pricier side, but considering that this cafe reminds me of a Studio Ghibli film, I expected as much. Nutellamisu Latte - Skip This was my least favorite, even though I thought I would like this the most! I was expecting a lot more Nutella and coffee flavor, but it mostly tasted like milk. The cream on top is is thick and a little salty, and I actually thought it tasted better once I mixed everything together. Milk Bread - Definitely Get!!! I loved this bread so much. The bread came out warm and it was so soft and fluffy. The custard topping made it even better. It was thick enough to share but I ended up eating the whole thing for myself. I would absolutely order this again and then another one. Blueberry Scone - Would Get The scone happened to moist upon first bite but got drier towards the middle. I would recommend eating the scone would a drink. Dark Cacao Latte - Would Get I would recommend getting this if you want a little treat of cacao nibs with your drink. It wasn't overly sweet. Overall, the selection here for drinks is unique! I love how they are experimenting and striving for perfection. I would definitely come back for the milk bread and to try their other pastries.
7/15/2026 A new coffee shop by Motto Tea Shop. MATCHA BASQUE CHEESECAKE Slightly dense in texture, but the matcha flavor was good. Light grassy and bitter flavor lingers in your mouth. There's also a bit of fruitiness in flavor. Decorated with blueberry, raspberry and fresh thyme. Because you are eating them all together, you can taste the blueberry, raspberry and thyme too. Didn't hate it, but felt the decorations were unnecessary. KYOTO LATTE Milky drink, fruity coffee. Slight smokiness at the end. Overall the drink was too milky for my preference. Coffee flavor was not strong to hold everything together. It just didn't stand out. I wouldn't order it again. YUZU ESPRESSO TONIC Yuzu forward. You can taste a hint of espresso at the end, which was good. Drink is on the sweeter side. It was refreshing. They gave out samples of the brazilian mochi ball and the canele. One with blueberry, one with matcha on top. They weren't something I'd buy, but glad I got to try them. AMBIANCE / SEATS It's a small and quiet cafe. Plate and cup decorations, overhanging large feather deco and a merch section to the right side of the cafe. There was a lot going on in the cafe. Twelve bar seats facing the window. A sofa with a coffee table and two chairs, a large wooden table with 6 seats. Outdoor seats with tables for 2 and one unisex bathroom. How they arranged the tables, it felt a bit cluttered in one area. No cozy vibes. CUSTOMER SERVICE Staff was nice, however, when there was a lull in customers coming in, staff started talking together and were not paying attention to the front. I had to get their attention to place another order with them. PARKING Metered street parking or paid public parking lot for all day parking. All day parking on Central Ct. & DeLacey Ave., directly across the cafe and is $10.00. It wasn't easy finding street parking in the area. Glad I got to try it, but most likely I will not return. I feel there are better coffee and tea shops to visit.
Came on a Sunday morning, and it was a bit busy. The cashier was super sweet, and the service was fast. There is street parking available. The atmosphere was really nice, and there's a good amount of seating both inside and outside. My order total was $33 for five items. It's a bit pricey, but for the atmosphere and quality, I wouldn't say it's unreasonable. Yuzu Tonic Espresso - 5/5 I really enjoyed this drink. It's refreshing, and the yuzu flavor is strong. You can taste the espresso, but it doesn't overpower the yuzu. It's nicely carbonated. Nutellamisu Latte - 2/5 I wouldn't order this drink again. It tasted like milk with just a hint of Nutella and coffee. The cream on top is salty and thick, and in my opinion, tastes better mixed into the drink. Overall, this latte didn't really stand out to me, especially compared to the Yuzu Tonic Espresso. Matcha Canelé - 4/5 A tasty treat. It had matcha cream on top with edible flowers. It wasn't overly sweet and had a crunchy exterior with a soft interior. Milk Bread - 5/5 This one had a custard topping. The bread was thick, soft, and came out warm. I'd definitely get this one again. Oreo Scone - 4/5 It has an Oreo on top. The scone is on the drier side, which actually makes it pair really well with the drinks. The Oreo flavor was good.
Very decorative dessert cafe. Super cozy, it is a Japanese inspired coffee/cake shop that drawn inspiration from kissaten culture. Love the cake we got. It is super delicious and fluffy! The craft behind this truly amazing. The coffee we ordered that day was decent, but not as great as the dessert. One of the drinks we got was strawberry matcha latte, which is honestly decent. Maybe I am not into the mix flavor as I thought it would. It is my first time actually trying a strawberry matcha latte. Yes, it is kind of shocking haha. Apparently, many people states it is Ghibli inspired cafe. It is pretty and I could see the aesthetic. You just have to see it for yourself. One part behind their glass counter has an array of brewing instruments. A very cool collection, which is an appeal to coffee lovers.
This is by far the best Motto outta the 3. Cute decors, good customer service, and delicious cakes/cookies/drinks. Very pretty cakes. We ordered the Jasmine cake with grapes on top. It tasted kinda like cheesecakes. Very smooth and not so sweet. Hahh we ate it as a breakfast snack. We got a scone and an Oreo cookie. Both were good. Soft and fresh. I wanted the earl grey canele, but they didn't have it. The drinks were decent. I got myself a Kyoto latte. It was on the smaller end. It was pretty much a reg latte. However, it was made perfectly. Didn't get to try the other drinks but was told that it was decent. Cute seating area. Free parking before 11am, I believe. Afterwards, it's paid street parking. Will return to try the other items and drinks.
Aesthetic and pretty Japanese dessert cafe in Pasadena! To drink, I got the Iced Nutellamisu Cloudy Latte and it was pretty good. The drink was perfectly sweet and not too sweet. I liked the light cream top and the pattern with the cocoa powder. Mixed with the coffee, it was enjoyable and I liked the nutty flavor. It was pretty milk heavy though. I also liked the to-go cups the drinks came in which were pretty unique since you don't see darker coffee plastic cups often. I actually came for the Iced Pistachio Latte, but they were out of it for the day I went which was disappointing. The interior was lovely and great for enjoying the ambiance and relaxing. A good photo op area too. I did see there were some outlets and wifi available. A private bathroom is also available. The service here was great and the barista serving me was super enthusiastic which created a positive experience. Overall, a great cafe and I would come back to try the pistachio latte and desserts!
Street Parking nearby is free before 11am! Service continues to be consistently good and I love all their shio pan (salt breads) that I've tried so far including the tuna corn and the mentaiko! I also love their specialty lattes and recently tried their strawberry latte which comes iced and is delicious!
Wow great vibes with great music The food was next level. I dont think i have had this level of good dessert in the US! As good as the ones I had back in Korea and Japan. The staff are also very friendly so great service!!
Love drink And dessert options! Very nice staff. Packed with people and limited seats Only open 9-4pm not open on Monday Limited time
A cute, cozy cafe that instantly transported me back to Japan! I ordered a 6 inch Jasmine Matcha Basque Cheesecake for my birthday. Ordering and pick-up were seamless. The cake was absolutely delicious. The jasmine flavor was delicate and did not overpower the matcha. And not too sweet. Everyone who tried it loved it. Street parking can be tricky on busy weekends and note they close early at 4 PM. Definitely on my list to return for their drinks and caneles. A lovely find! read more
I believe this place used to be LABOBATORY years back but happy to see that there is a thriving coffee shop a little away from the main streets of Pasadena. The garlic cheese toast was really good but I think almost $6 dollars for a slice of toast is a bit pricey in my opinion. We also had the garlic cheese pan which was great but be careful as it can easily mess up your shirt/pants like me haha I had their Kyoto Latte - the roast itself was good. Their matcha was also great (please note it was not sweet and authentic matcha so don't come in thinking it's Starbuck's fake sweet matchas :) Parking - Street Parking but if you go up the street you can go into one of Pasadena's public garages! read more
Tasty cake. They close at 4 but the bakery workers stay open later. Their we picked up the cake at the nearby Motto sister store to enjoy. The matcha grape chiffon rose cake was delicate and lightly sweet which was perfect for us. The box and bag was nice and they decorated with a "happy birthday" message. read more
Very cute spot that gets busy easily. Some seating but you'll find people working here so it fills up easily. Not sure why, but they were limited to-go cups when I came, which was fine but didn't get a very good pic for the gram. I tried the Strawberry in Uji drink. It leans much sweeter than I would have liked with the sweetness level on the strawberry puree, but still a solid drink nonetheless. I was able to customize to oat milk for this one. My husband's espresso was a bit too acidic for his liking, so that's also where I took off a star. It's a cute spot to hang though if you're less of a coffee or tea snob, and the drinks are acceptable. read more
Kissa by Motto is a really nice Japanese-inspired cafe and quickly becoming one of my favorite spots to grab a drink in the Pasadena area. Street parking will be your best bet and there is tons of it all around the area. Inside, they have a nice interior with a solid amount of seating. For their menu, they have a unique selection of drinks and pastries to choose from. Wifey and I got the Matcha Cloudy Latte and Endless Summer Lychee Cold Flow and we really enjoyed the flavor profiles on both of them! read more
A hidden little neighborhood gem with helpful and welcoming staff. Their drinks are consistently good and their cheesecakes are a must try! I haven't tried any of their pastries because I'm always picking the cheesecakes. My husband enjoys their Dirty Sesame Latte and I really like their Hojicha Latte. I've tried 4 different cheesecakes and they were all delicious so you can't really go wrong on what you decide to get. It can get quite busy here and for good reason. If you can give it a try on a non busy weekday, you'll probably enjoy this little Cafe better. Has a few seats inside and patios outside. Parking is paid street parking but there's also a paid public parking lot across the street. Clean cafe, cute ambience, helpful staff and drinks/cakes that are worth the wait. read more
Came here on a Sunday morning and the traffic picked up towards lunch time, but luckily the service moved pretty quickly. There is street parking around the area and a good amount of seating both inside and outside. We paid about $33 for five items, which is a little on the pricier side, but considering that this cafe reminds me of a Studio Ghibli film, I expected as much. Nutellamisu Latte - Skip This was my least favorite, even though I thought I would like this the most! I was expecting a lot more Nutella and coffee flavor, but it mostly tasted like milk. The cream on top is is thick and a little salty, and I actually thought it tasted better once I mixed everything together. Milk Bread - Definitely Get!!! I loved this bread so much. The bread came out warm and it was so soft and fluffy. The custard topping made it even better. It was thick enough to share but I ended up eating the whole thing for myself. I would absolutely order this again and then another one. Blueberry Scone - Would Get The scone happened to moist upon first bite but got drier towards the middle. I would recommend eating the scone would a drink. Dark Cacao Latte - Would Get I would recommend getting this if you want a little treat of cacao nibs with your drink. It wasn't overly sweet. Overall, the selection here for drinks is unique! I love how they are experimenting and striving for perfection. I would definitely come back for the milk bread and to try their other pastries. read more
7/15/2026 A new coffee shop by Motto Tea Shop. MATCHA BASQUE CHEESECAKE Slightly dense in texture, but the matcha flavor was good. Light grassy and bitter flavor lingers in your mouth. There's also a bit of fruitiness in flavor. Decorated with blueberry, raspberry and fresh thyme. Because you are eating them all together, you can taste the blueberry, raspberry and thyme too. Didn't hate it, but felt the decorations were unnecessary. KYOTO LATTE Milky drink, fruity coffee. Slight smokiness at the end. Overall the drink was too milky for my preference. Coffee flavor was not strong to hold everything together. It just didn't stand out. I wouldn't order it again. YUZU ESPRESSO TONIC Yuzu forward. You can taste a hint of espresso at the end, which was good. Drink is on the sweeter side. It was refreshing. They gave out samples of the brazilian mochi ball and the canele. One with blueberry, one with matcha on top. They weren't something I'd buy, but glad I got to try them. AMBIANCE / SEATS It's a small and quiet cafe. Plate and cup decorations, overhanging large feather deco and a merch section to the right side of the cafe. There was a lot going on in the cafe. Twelve bar seats facing the window. A sofa with a coffee table and two chairs, a large wooden table with 6 seats. Outdoor seats with tables for 2 and one unisex bathroom. How they arranged the tables, it felt a bit cluttered in one area. No cozy vibes. CUSTOMER SERVICE Staff was nice, however, when there was a lull in customers coming in, staff started talking together and were not paying attention to the front. I had to get their attention to place another order with them. PARKING Metered street parking or paid public parking lot for all day parking. All day parking on Central Ct. & DeLacey Ave., directly across the cafe and is $10.00. It wasn't easy finding street parking in the area. Glad I got to try it, but most likely I will not return. I feel there are better coffee and tea shops to visit. read more
Came on a Sunday morning, and it was a bit busy. The cashier was super sweet, and the service was fast. There is street parking available. The atmosphere was really nice, and there's a good amount of seating both inside and outside. My order total was $33 for five items. It's a bit pricey, but for the atmosphere and quality, I wouldn't say it's unreasonable. Yuzu Tonic Espresso - 5/5 I really enjoyed this drink. It's refreshing, and the yuzu flavor is strong. You can taste the espresso, but it doesn't overpower the yuzu. It's nicely carbonated. Nutellamisu Latte - 2/5 I wouldn't order this drink again. It tasted like milk with just a hint of Nutella and coffee. The cream on top is salty and thick, and in my opinion, tastes better mixed into the drink. Overall, this latte didn't really stand out to me, especially compared to the Yuzu Tonic Espresso. Matcha Canelé - 4/5 A tasty treat. It had matcha cream on top with edible flowers. It wasn't overly sweet and had a crunchy exterior with a soft interior. Milk Bread - 5/5 This one had a custard topping. The bread was thick, soft, and came out warm. I'd definitely get this one again. Oreo Scone - 4/5 It has an Oreo on top. The scone is on the drier side, which actually makes it pair really well with the drinks. The Oreo flavor was good. read more
Very decorative dessert cafe. Super cozy, it is a Japanese inspired coffee/cake shop that drawn inspiration from kissaten culture. Love the cake we got. It is super delicious and fluffy! The craft behind this truly amazing. The coffee we ordered that day was decent, but not as great as the dessert. One of the drinks we got was strawberry matcha latte, which is honestly decent. Maybe I am not into the mix flavor as I thought it would. It is my first time actually trying a strawberry matcha latte. Yes, it is kind of shocking haha. Apparently, many people states it is Ghibli inspired cafe. It is pretty and I could see the aesthetic. You just have to see it for yourself. One part behind their glass counter has an array of brewing instruments. A very cool collection, which is an appeal to coffee lovers. read more
This is by far the best Motto outta the 3. Cute decors, good customer service, and delicious cakes/cookies/drinks. Very pretty cakes. We ordered the Jasmine cake with grapes on top. It tasted kinda like cheesecakes. Very smooth and not so sweet. Hahh we ate it as a breakfast snack. We got a scone and an Oreo cookie. Both were good. Soft and fresh. I wanted the earl grey canele, but they didn't have it. The drinks were decent. I got myself a Kyoto latte. It was on the smaller end. It was pretty much a reg latte. However, it was made perfectly. Didn't get to try the other drinks but was told that it was decent. Cute seating area. Free parking before 11am, I believe. Afterwards, it's paid street parking. Will return to try the other items and drinks. read more
Aesthetic and pretty Japanese dessert cafe in Pasadena! To drink, I got the Iced Nutellamisu Cloudy Latte and it was pretty good. The drink was perfectly sweet and not too sweet. I liked the light cream top and the pattern with the cocoa powder. Mixed with the coffee, it was enjoyable and I liked the nutty flavor. It was pretty milk heavy though. I also liked the to-go cups the drinks came in which were pretty unique since you don't see darker coffee plastic cups often. I actually came for the Iced Pistachio Latte, but they were out of it for the day I went which was disappointing. The interior was lovely and great for enjoying the ambiance and relaxing. A good photo op area too. I did see there were some outlets and wifi available. A private bathroom is also available. The service here was great and the barista serving me was super enthusiastic which created a positive experience. Overall, a great cafe and I would come back to try the pistachio latte and desserts! read more
Street Parking nearby is free before 11am! Service continues to be consistently good and I love all their shio pan (salt breads) that I've tried so far including the tuna corn and the mentaiko! I also love their specialty lattes and recently tried their strawberry latte which comes iced and is delicious! read more
Wow great vibes with great music The food was next level. I dont think i have had this level of good dessert in the US! As good as the ones I had back in Korea and Japan. The staff are also very friendly so great service!! read more
2 months ago
Love drink And dessert options! Very nice staff. Packed with people and limited seats Only open 9-4pm not open on Monday Limited time read more
One step in you can already tell that this will be a super popular store with all the cute decor/ super adorable cakes!! Omg It's only soft opening and it's already pack with people, it's not a very big store, probably fits 15 people or so? Just gotta be lucky to get a seat Anyway, love the coffee, the cake, the vibe. read more
wonderfully adorable, clean, modern cafe that sells basque cheesecake! i love this space. the lady at the register was super sweet. however! i have to unfortunately deduct stars for the two desserts we tried. the cheesecake was especially a disppointment. basque cheesecake is supposed to be creamy and custardy in the center; this one was hard/dense like a regular cheesecake, yet for its density it managed to be not too rich in flavor. huh. the cake part of the lemon canele was just quite bland. haven't tried their drinks but both desserts left so much to be desired. i really wanted this to be my go-to basque cheesecake place in LA cause they're far and few between! this search will have to continue. read more
1 month ago
When I rolled up to Kissa by Motto I was cruising in my Silverado looking clean down to my watch by Movado. When I walked in it was like my eyes won the cuteness prize by Lotto. It was so eye pleasing to my eyes to see their display of pour overs and mugs and I can say it was surely bravado. I came in with my coffee comrades and we ordered dine in to get the feel of it. We got their Dark Cocoa, Kyoto and Orange latte along with a Strawberry Matcha. The flavors were spot on and the presentation too. The pastries are eye pleasing and maybe I'll get some next time. The atmosphere is chill and a lot of people working or studying so getting a seat could be an issue. Ok so when I ordered the drinks I kinda got the impression that they wanted me to order them to go versus dine in. I say that because when I asked if that was an option, the girl said they do but preferably not because they don't want to wash the dish because it gets too busy? Oh wow, true incident that happened on Sunday afternoon at I'll say after1 pm before 2 pm. And that's my take on this experience, Peace... read more
Adorable little cafe, with so many different types of drinks and desserts you can order. They have cute decor inside and also outside seating. I saw people journaling or just doing work here and it seems like a great place to socialize. I would get there earlier if you want to try some of the more popular desserts since they run out fast. Staff was sweet and kind, she even offered to time it with my friend's toast and drink so we can get all our foods at the same time. I got the jasmine matcha cake. It was dense and heavy but so good, it wasn't too sweet but creamy and so decadent and rich. read more
This cute and new coffee spot has been on my bookmarks lately, and it's currently in its soft opening phase. I happened to be in the area after my car wash today, so I decided to stop by. It's located on De Lacey in Pasadena. Parking was easy. I found metered street parking right in front of Kissa by Motto for just $1.25 per hour. If you want to park at a structure, the De Lacey Parking Facility is nearby. The café has a Japanese-inspired coffee and dessert concept. The ambiance is cozy, comfortable, modern, and super cute. Since they're still in soft opening, the menu may vary. I originally wanted to try their milk custard bread, but it wasn't available this morning. I went for the matcha raspberry scone instead and it was so good! The cashier was also very friendly and offered samples, and the pistachio chocolate was amazing. The service was a bit slow but it was still soft opening. Definitely a spot I'll come back again. read more
They recently had their soft opening! My friends and I tried various drinks and pastries, everything was sooo good! They also accept whole cake orders Service was efficient, with the queue moving very quickly and our orders being ready within a few minutes Very crowded with somewhat limited seating, so come early read more
Walking in, the store is very aesthetic and beautiful. The wood displays and beautiful flowers make the store so pretty. The music was pleasant and quiet. First impressions were good! When it came to ordering, the pastries all looked so good! However, my friends and I didn't want coffee and unfortunately they don't have many alternative options. Jasmine Basque cheesecake: $6.25 Very smooth and a strong jasmine flavor. The presentation is very pretty, and you can tell they stock it daily. It melts into your mouth- when I say smooth it was REALLY smooth. We gave it a 9/10. Lemon scone: $5.85 The lemon scone is very crumbly. The scone part is a bit dry and doesn't have much flavor. The top of the scone is very flavorful, and I enjoyed the lemon flavor very much. I would have preferred the lemon flavored to be distributed all around the scone. It would make the process of making the scones much more difficult, but using lemon zest in the batter might help. Very much enjoyed the lemon flavor though. Was pretty to look at too. 7/10 Raspberry matcha canele: $5.85 It was so hard to cut into it even with a metal knife. It looks cute but we don't recognize getting it. The cream was the only part we enjoyed. The outside is way too hard. The inside was soft but flavor wise was lacking. 4/10 Yuzu tonic: $7 This was definitely on me, because you most definitely should stir it. I didn't get a straw at first and just drank it as is, and it was awful. I stirred it, then the taste definitely changed. It tasted like a yuzu sparkling soda to be honest. A little bitter and super carbonated. I didn't like it at first but it was actually addictive to drink. Probably the carbonation part. It would be refreshing to drink but definitely an interesting combination to have with the pastries. I don't even like yuzu much but they didn't have anything else that wasn't coffee. Just don't be like me... STIR IT.. 7.5/10 We really liked that they gave the drinks in nice glasses and that the presentation is beautiful. You don't see that in cafes much anymore because that is a lot of dishes to wash... so we appreciated that. While the dessert was okay in general... I would still go again. I will probably try a coffee next time. Definitely wouldn't get the caneles. read more
6 months ago
Kissa itself was very new comer to the neighborhood, but not the case with Motto Tea, which probably a lot of people have been very familiar with. Loving the concept that totally reminded me of Japanese / Korean coffee shop concept with a twist of Boho, nature, and vintage blended in together. The chic yet cozy venue obviously drew the crowd interest and even visiting amidst a week day still exposed me to bit of a crowd. All the servers were super friendly and patient, answering my questions on what they offered and letting me taking my time to make my decision, but just one drawback was it took them pretty long to get the drinks ready. They seemed to be popular for the roll cake and basque cheesecake, but the various canelé flavors triggered my interest more so I opted for the Double Matcha canelé. Unfortunately I might not be a fan of the canelé base itself as it lacked the fragrant buttery flavor I fancied in a canelé and I did wish the texture was more chewy inside. The matcha cream on top was nice in balancing the sweetness, especially with the stuffing being bit on the bitter side. I got their Jasmine Matcha, which I thought come at decent price compared to similar ones in LA. It was so-so to me flavor wise. Decent but probably nothing distinctive that made it stand out. Perhaps I should give a try on either their specialty latte or cream top drinks next time. read more
Soft opening right now! It's off the main Colorado Street shopping area but an easy walk from the De Lacey parking structure. The cafe is super cozy, playing some Japanese City Pop. Lots of people studying and hanging out. There's some outdoor seating as well. They have pour overs, matchas, and specialty drinks so I'm sure there's something for everyone. The pour over takes 5-7 minutes since they freshly pour to order. We also got a matcha latte and matcha jasmine basque cheese cake which was delightful. Pricing seemed fair. Would definitely come back! read more
One of the yummiest cakes I've tried! The strawberry cake has a fresh strawberry taste, it's very fluffy and light so if you prefer cakes that aren't super sweet I would recommend! The staff are friendly and accommodating. There was a line but I got my drink order fairly quickly. The interior is decorated so cute as well, great for cafe photo ops ;) read more
5 months ago
I've never had basque cheesecake before. I thought it was good. The slice itself was tiny. Honestly it wasn't worth the $6.25. It's good not great. read more
Omg I loved my pistachio cloudy latte. It came with a lady finger too. It's creamy and decadent and really has a pistachio flavor to it. Perfection! I liked the blueberry chocolate canele was yum. Matcha scone wasn't my favorite, too dense for my taste. But overall I would come back for the drinks! read more
5 months ago
This café has a charming Japanese-inspired aesthetic and offers a surprisingly good selection of canelés, which was what initially drew me in. The pastries looked beautiful and had decent texture and flavor, although the taste overall was just average rather than memorable. The coffee was also fine--nothing particularly impressive, but good enough for a casual visit. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. We chose to sit on the outdoor patio, but there was no clear system for notifying customers when drinks were ready. We ended up walking back inside multiple times to check on our order, and it wasn't until the third trip that the drinks were finally ready. The staff seemed indifferent and communication was minimal throughout the visit. Overall, it's a pleasant spot if you're looking for a Japanese-style café atmosphere and a variety of canelés, but the mediocre service and average food and drinks make it difficult to justify going out of the way to visit again. read more
4 months ago
Really cute dessert cafe spin-off from Motto boba a couple blocks away. It was really packed but the workers had a good organization system. The dessert was cute and not too sweet. Pricing was standard for the area around $6 and up for any item. I wanted to get a drink but not when it'd come out to $7 with tax and tip. One star off because of how stuffy it was inside. I don't know it's from their plumbing or just the building air vent but it smelled moldy and damp. I think opening the doors more would help eliminate the smell. read more
nutellamisu latte was good but not incredible. it tasted like chocolate milk but i guess that's to be expected based off the name. jasmine matcha was good though--loved the floral taste but wish it had more matcha flavor! the blueberry canele was decent, not sure if i'd get again service was okay... they were pretty busy but it took awhile to place an order read more
Super cute new addition to cafes in Pasadena! Just a block from old town so parking can be tricky but we got lucky with a spot right outside. Lots of seats to work at inside and out. Service was friendly and drinks and treats were yummy. Will want to order a custom cake here in the future- some nice options! Loved my grape tonic so much! read more
1 month ago
Delicious cakes with super kinda and accommodating service. Would 100% buy again, cakes are very moist, creamy, and flavorful! read more
5 months ago
I've been to Motto before and it was just okay. My wife discovered this place and wanted to come check it out. We got a couple of their baked good and a drink and that was over $20. So to me, a bit on the pricier side. The pastries were good and the drink was fine but definitely on the pricier side. read more
5 months ago
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