Definitely want to come back to try a few other coffees as well and some of their pastries or…read morecooked foods such as the tuna sandwich or mood ring coffee. Everything looked delicious and staff were friendly. Prices are a little on the high side and the place was pretty busy when we stopped by on a Saturday morning. My bf and I shared the Plain Jane Latte and the drink was true to its name. It has a satisfying coffee taste to it but sweetened slightly from the vanilla. If you're sensitive to sweetness this is a safe and delicious pick!

I give this place 5 stars for food and 1 star for slow drip coffe and chai latte and zero stars for…read moretidiness. Here's why... Had the JB Burrito (picture and description in photos). It was delicious and a great size! All the flavors were distinguishable yet married perfectly together. And the GREEN salsa is a must! Didn't see it on the menu, but they had it on a promo flyer near the register. Also tried the vanilla cranberry pancakes with a side of bacon. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and perfectly cooked. Accompanied by whipped butter and a not-too-sweet cranberry syrup. Whatever they are doing in the kitchen is magic. I'll be back to try other things from the menu as well as something from their pastry selection. The chocolate cherry hand pie is lingering in my mind! Pictures attached. Sadly, the coffee and chai latte were a miss. The medium size coffee was teeny tiny. So much so I thought they made a mistake. It didn't have a kick and fell short. Too weak for what I was expecting. The chai latte was flat. There was no froth, it was way too spicy, and although I asked for extra honey, it was still not enjoyable. Too bad because the food was so great. The location is perfect and if they can get their drinks a notch up, it will be Sierra Madre's gem! There's a small indoor seating area both with small couch/table set up and single seat bench seating lining the window and wall. If you can grab one of the two high top tables you may have to wipe things down. There are small tables outside too if you don't mind foot traffic and the people watching is good. It may have been the Sunday rush (I was there around 12:30) but I was disappointed with the lack of someone doing quick wipe downs of the least the table tops. Both my table, the window bar seating, and floors were quite untidy. Most disappointing was that a manager or owner was sitting in the 2nd heigh top table chatting with friends. We realized he was management because the barista informed him that they were out of ice. At this point he was surprised that barista was in (maybe it was her day off?) He quickly said goodbye to his friends and walked to the back. This disappointed me for two reasons. 1. He could have been wiping tables and sweeping the floors instead of customers having to clean their own tables. And refilling the utensils as there weren't any forks. 2. He and his friends sat at the table for a while. We arrived and I saw them already there. And they were there until we were almost done eating--which was about 40 mins. There were other customers looking for a place to sit and totally could have used that table. I'm pulling for this spot. I hope they can tidy up these details and will be around for a while.

Stopped by in the morning before work and had a great experience. It's a small, clean, and…read morewell-kept spot with an easy, welcoming vibe--perfect for a quick stop without feeling rushed. Megan was super friendly and made the whole visit feel personable and smooth. Service was quick but still attentive, which I really appreciated during the morning rush. I ordered a hot vanilla latte with oat milk--really well done. Smooth, nicely balanced, and served properly hot. A solid go-to drink to start the day. Overall, a great little place for a morning coffee run--clean, friendly, and consistent. I'll definitely be back.

A minimalistic coffee shop with quality brews. Nice place to hangout and enjoy your coffee.. There…read moreis ample seating for a group of two. The staff is nice and fast with their service. I ordered the hot Strawberry Latte which was pretty good. I love the foam art design.

This second coffee shop of the famous and popular Mandarin coffee stand located at the Burlington…read moreArcade in Lake is much more spacious. A simplistic light colored wood aesthetic works well in their cozy space, well lit by natural sunlight. Decent amount of tables, lots of standing table space, but no plugs/outlets for your laptop. Same high-quality, unique, artisan coffee drinks as their original coffee shop. They also have a good selection of pastries. Personable staff and baristas, quick service when I was there (though it wasn't too busy yet, as they tend to get in both locations). A good addition to East Pasadena.

When I first walked in, I honestly couldn't tell if they were still remodeling or if that…read moreunfinished look was part of the aesthetic. That said, I'd definitely come back. The coffee is reasonably priced and actually tastes great. You can really taste the crema, like they're pulling the espresso shots properly unlike a lot of these newer coffee shops popping up lately It feels like they actually know what they're doing and have mastered their craft. I've been to so many newer spots charging $10 for a drink that ends up tasting burnt or way too milky. This would be a great spot for a coffee date or to study. There are plenty of tables, good lighting, and the service is quick and efficient. I'll definitely be back.

Stopped by Emmi's after hiking Sturtevant Falls so definitely looking for something with a nice…read moreportion and filling. Great location in what looks to be the downtown scene. Driving in has great views of the mountains. Parking was easy and free on the streets. The restaurant was busy but manageable for a Saturday morning and Its self seating and pay first which makes it easy when ready to leave. Friendly staff, clean and nice decor With a decent selection on the menu. 2 of us ate - 1 regular burrito and 1 regular breakfast plate. Burrito was a filling portion to the point i was 'almost full'. Breakfast plate was decent, the one minus I had was the potatoes came out cold. I mentioned it when they came back around for the "how is everything" ask and they brought out a brand new plate of hot hot hot potatoes. Great service. Would recommend it and would again.

Went to Emmi's for brunch! First time here (: I was craving…read more breakfast burrito so was recommended by the sweet cashier girl to go with a pastrami breakfast burrito my first time cause I was deciding between that or the og breakfast burrito! So I went with her recommendation & it was so yummy & filling! Very much enjoyed my meal! As for my drink I got the Italian soda which was in the flavor vanilla. It wasn't the greatest. So asked for more vanilla & it helped a little but just think other flavors are so much better ( strawberry, mango, berry) so I wouldn't order that again. Overall the place was busy always people in & out! It is a cute little local joint to do work on your laptop or have a meal. Staff was helpful & sweet! Would return be back for another burrito (:

The most amazing service, food is extremely reasonably priced as well as the drinks. I really enjoy…read morethe chai latte as it is not too sweet, and it has a lot of flavor. I also really enjoy the chicken pesto Panini and I think that three dollars for a sandwich is way beyond reasonable. I can no longer go back to Starbucks after having this place. It has become part of my daily routine with my little brother.

Incredible prices and they are so nice. Food is delicious! We had the chicken pesto panini, tuna…read moremelt, and breakfast sandwich since- all excellent.

Had a fantastic experience at Poppy Cake Baking Company! Everything tasted fresh and absolutely…read moredelicious. You can tell they really care about quality. The service was polite, welcoming, and impressively quick. They also have a huge selection of treats, breads, and baked goods -- so many great options it's hard to choose. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!..

NYC prices for a small town coffee shop. SMH…read more I asked for light ice for my matcha drink and he literally just dumped the ice out and added more milk which dilutes the matcha flavor. Dear baristas, add more matcha instead of adding more milk. Don't think they use ceremonial grade matcha either.

It was a very nice experience. The food and the service were excellent. No complaints at all.read more

Cute little spot to grab a quick cup of coffee or snack. The staff are friendly and even on busy…read moremornings, it hasn't taken too long to get my coffee. There's plenty of little tables to sit at as well. I've only had their coffee, but the desserts look delicious as well. I think some of them are Spanish baked goods.

Great place to post up & study or get work done!…read more * Few outlets (may be hard to snag a table near one) * Many tables * Bathroom available * Free WiFi I got the banana cream latte with oat milk - LOVED! The toffee was a nice touch and I really enjoyed that the cream had real banana in it. Big fan! Parking was not bad at all, I didn't even park in the lot in the rear and had no trouble finding parking elsewhere. Music wasn't too loud or distracting, so very conducive for working or chatting with a friend!

I LOVED MY DRINK! As soon as I finished I wanted another one. Such a treat. It's a cute cafe with a…read moregreat selection. They certainly have a diverse menu that rotates and it seems they are in the specialty coffee / matcha lane. Cream tops, fun flavors and such but they use good coffee beans so I am sure there regular standard cafe items are also really good! The service was quick and the space was spacious to work but it does get crowded! They have a nice patio too! I can't wait to come back!

A pretty faultless cafe -- almost to the point that I'd like to gate-keep it! Clean and minimally…read moredecorated, the cafe is quiet (music is turned down low) so it is a perfect place to work or study. There is plenty of table space and outlets. The barista was very kind when taking my order. I ordered a the vanilla lavender latte and it was soooo good! The espresso is smooth yet just strong enough. I got 50% sweetness and it was perfect, not too sweet while the lavender flavor was still present. An added bonus was that it was a pretty drink. My only note would be that the internet is quite spotty -- disconnecting several times (but reconnecting immediately after). That can be difficult, but with how great the spot is it will not deter me from coming back or from getting a 5/5! Plenty of street or lot parking.

Ambiance is nice! 2…read morestars because I got a matcha latte w no sweetner and it tasted like milk. It was green but there was no matcha flavor. :'( Paid for green milk D:

La Chula Cafe is such a special little gem. From the moment you walk in, you feel the warmth not…read morejust from the cozy, beautifully curated space, but from the owners themselves. They are truly some of the kindest, most welcoming people, and you can feel the love they've poured into every detail. The shop is absolutely beautiful the aesthetic is so inviting, calm, and thoughtfully put together. It's the kind of place you want to sit, stay, and just enjoy the moment. Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee or spending time catching up with friends, it just feels good being there. You can tell this isn't just a business it's a passion. So grateful to have a place like this in the community

Found this place on Yelp this past week and decided to visit within 24 hours. There's nothing I…read moreenjoy more than supporting the smaller minority and/or woman owned businesses. It's really easy to miss because the small unit shares space with a mobile shop located right upstairs. The only signage available to view from the street is a small little popup sign on the street. Other than that, you have to look directly inside. Anyways, we ordered their Churro Latte and Bee Kind Latte. We got both drinks iced with oat milk. The churro had a mild to medium flavor but the bee kind was very faint. On top of that, the espresso itself was on the lighter side. Both drinks were consumed as soon as we got to the car but tasted very watered down. After mixing the drinks thoroughly, you couldn't really distinguish the flavors completely. The person working offered a complimentary sea salt chocolate chip cookie that was delicious. Drinks were meh but the service was good. The interior is really cute with the various plants, merchandise, and seating areas great for photo ops. Another plus is that there's a private parking lot designated for customers but it's very small and easy to miss. Go out and support small businesses! We won't be back but hopefully you enjoy it more than we did.