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    Mandarin Coffee Stand

    4.2 (726 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Sicily: Ethiopian cold brew, orange blossom water, lemon juice, touch of raw sugar, lime zest
    Tiffany S.

    Mandarin Coffee Stand has been on my radar for a while but it's a bit out of the way. Finally had a chance to try it though. It's in Burlington Arcade (which for my Ann Arbor folks is literally just like Nickels Arcade! except this one is weirdly empty - lots of empty storefronts) but, MCS is popping! I was a bit split on what to get because the Gui Hua latte has so many mixed reviews on Yelp. So, I went with my gut instead (and the caffeine fiend in me) and ordered the cold brew item of course. But theirs is so lovely - it was the Sicily ($6.25 - Ethiopian cold brew, orange blossom water, lemon juice, touch of raw sugar, lime zest). It drinks like a refreshing tonic BUT I love that they shake this beverage and then top it with fresh lime zest. Lovely. I also had the ham & cheese croissant and it was awesome. I was eyeing the miso kouign amann but opted out, I'll have to come back for it as well as some of their matcha options!

    Cynthia L.

    What a cute coffee spot! Located in this cool black building/alleyway called Burlington Arcade. I read that it is a reminiscent of historic London. Such a cute spot to get all your Instagram/social media content in. This is a grab n go kinda place especially since their capacity is only four customers allowed inside. But there are SOME tables & chairs located outside. Don't count on it if it's the weekend since it'll be busy and most likely they'll all be occupied. But on a weekday? Pure bliss and relaxation. My iced sea salt coconut latte was delicious and my sister enjoyed her iced matcha latte. Service was friendly and our drinks were made quickly. Love this hidden (or not so hidden) local charm.

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    Karen L.

    Nice location and good drinks. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was a steady flow of customers. The actual size of the cafe is pretty small so they allow about 4 customers inside at a time. We ordered the honey yuzu and the Uji matcha. They were both pretty good. The yuzu was refreshing and the matcha really had a strong depth of flavor. Actually for me it was a little too strong but I think maybe perfect for someone who likes a stronger matcha flavor. I will have to try their house matcha next time. There isn't any seating inside the cafe but there is outdoor seating in the shopping area.

    Rickey S.

    Came here on a Sunday around 8:40am. There were about 8 people in front of us and it took about 10 minutes to get to the register. They only allow 4 people inside at a time so that explains why there's always a line. I've come before on the weekend around 11am and the line has been 15-20 people deep. The times I've been I've had the Matcha tonic, Iced Mocha and Gui Hua Latte (only comes hot). The Gui Hua latte solidified why this place is so hyped and deservingly so. The drinks are handcrafted, well made and have a unique flavor profile to them. My wife also ordered an iced Vienna Latte and that one is really good as well. The iced Matcha tonic is refreshing as it comes with a yuzu hit. We recently had the spinach croissant as well and we enjoyed it. Sometimes they carry @crumbsandflakesla pastries and those are to die for. The surrounding area near Mandarin coffee stand is also pretty unique it takes the vibe of alleys in London. There's no bar or table seating inside the coffee stand itself and they only allow a few people in at a time. Make sure to get here early or you could be waiting 20 minutes just to order. This place does live up to the hype and I'd say is one of the top 5, maybe even top 3 coffee spots in Pasadena.

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    Noesh H.

    Cozy coffee shop hidden inside a Pasadena corridor. The place was tiny, with limited seating. The coffee itself was good! There was bit of a line, but it went by rather quick. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area.

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    Sarah S.

    I've been to Mandarin Coffee Stand a few times now and always leave satisfied! Every time I've gone on weekdays there has been a line, so I'd imagine it's even longer on weekends. If you own a Tesla, there is a supercharger location right in the parking lot so it makes for a good caffeination stop while charging your electric car. I've had the Toasty, Vienna Latte, Gui Hua Latte and Matcha Tonic with the Toasty being my favorite of the bunch that I keep coming back for. They have a bunch of pastry options that I want to try but they seem to sell out quite early! I have had the Sesame Pretzel croissant though and it was so fire - highly recommended! Mandarin Coffee Stand is such a great little shop in the cutest little area! I will absolutely be back!

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    Charline M.

    This was a very cute cafe in Pasadena. There is a line out of the door but the service is quick and the staff are nice. There are also lots of menus posted outside for you to browse while you wait. There are several drink options and pastries offered. Outside, there are lots of tables and chairs in the hallway to relax and catch up. The Uji matcha latte tasted quality, and was unsweetened which I liked. My friend got the Vienna Latte and it was very good! It's on the sweeter side bc of the sweet cream but still tastes like quality coffee.

    June O.

    Small coffee spot with a bit of a wait, you line up outside and get called in when it's your turn but it moves pretty smoothly and is worth it. The service was really great once inside, and both the coffee and matcha were very good. It's a simple setup, but they do the basics really well. I'd definitely come back.

    kettl matcha latte
    Nicole A.

    I came here to try their matcha after hearing a lot about this cafe, I tried their kettl matcha latte and was a bit disappointed unfortunately. I've tried kettl matcha latte's from their storefront, so I believe it was likely their ratios that seem to be off. As far as matchas go, it was pretty good here but for $10 it's a bit steep for something that's not perfect. I would come again to try their other drinks and pastries, however. There are tables outside for laptop work which is nice.

    Vienna latte
    Heather M.

    Long line on a Sunday morning, but went by quickly. Location is small and fast-paced. Ordering style is pretty efficient. They call you up to enter & order, and limit 4 people inside at a time. Drink came out quickly, ordered 2 Vienna iced lattes for $14. It was enjoyable to sip on, not overly sweet.

    Pineapple espresso tonic and pastries from crumble and flake popup
    Amber C.

    I go out of my way to make a pitstop here. It is by far one of my favorite coffee shops to visit for create drinks that tie me back to flavors I grew up with. Cute and quaint is the way I'd describe the vibes. With no more than 4 people allowed in the shop at once, there's almost always a line in front and seating is limited to a few out in the arcade courtyard. I usually like to take my drinks to go so I can grab a pain au chocolat at C.A.R down the street but sometimes I'll linger if a table opens up. They team up with different microbakeries on weekends to host popups, my fave being crumbs and flakes, so that keeps the pastry rotation interesting. My drink of choice now, having tried a few items off the menu, will forever be their gui hua (osmanthus) latte. No one can convince me otherwise. Everyone I know who has tried it, has loved it. While there are a ton of hyped coffee shops and cafes, this one is definitely not one of them.

    Jacqueline C.

    Solid coffee and croissant! I got a flat white and croissant that was made by another bakery. It's a small shop that has some standing space inside and a few tables outdoor. This place gives European vibe (corridor area) which was really cute. Plenty of parking nearby on a weekday morning.

    Pastry menu as of 4/27/2026
    Katie C.

    More of a grab and go spot, very limited space inside that they limit capacity to 4 guest inside and rest of the line is outside. However, there are handful of small table with seats in the outdoor corridor area. We visited on a Monday late morning and line seems to be non stop as well. Not sure what other people like about this spot but my taste buds could differ. "Toasty" -my colleague ordered this and my initial sip was good not knowing what she ordered. After confirming that it should be coffee, there was not a trace of any coffee flavor. It was more of a light milk tea with a lot of cinnamon. But overall, pretty watered down. Vienna Latte -espresso wasn't as strong as I'd like. After mixing in the sweet cream, it was bit too creamy. Not bad but also not great.. Matcha Latte -not good at all, very watered down. Not much matcha flavor nor was it creamy either.

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    Do they sell physical gift cards?

    Yes, funny enough I grabbed a gift card today.

    Are they open today?

    🤷🏽‍♂️

    Do they sell gift cards?

    I think they might, but I'm unsure. It's definitely worth asking because they seem like they would!

    Is ordering ahead on an app or over the phone available?

    Is the long line worth it?

    It really isn't.

    Hi! What brand of whole milk do you use?

    We use Straus Organic whole milk :)

    Will you be open in the afternoon on christmas?

    Hi! We will be opening till 2pm on Christmas eve, and will be closed on Christmas day.

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