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Milk Brew

4.5 (96 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Annie Y.

This spot is so spacious! I was intrigued by the corn milk on the menu, so I came in on my lunch break to grab a little pick me up. I ordered a matcha latte with corn milk, but the man working the counter kindly let me know the corn milk doesn't really taste like corn. I was a bit bummed out by that, and I added a strawberry syrup to my matcha. My matcha latte was pretty milky, with a hint of that grassy flavor from the matcha. I do wish the matcha flavor was a little stronger.

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Ally B.

Quick service and nice barista/cashier! I got the oat milk brew since it was my first time here and it's their namesake signature (so gotta try it right)? Very tasty and I didn't do any syrups or flavors. I probably would next time since I like a bit more sweetness. But the coffee flavor still comes through well even when brewed with milk overnight! Would come again as the cafe was spacious and had room for a few more people to co-work. The space was light, airy, and contemporary.

Banana Milk Brew with Strawberry Syrup.
Nikki B.

Popular in Japan & Korea, Milk Brew is made by steeping coarse coffee grounds directly in cold milk instead of water. It's stored in the fridge for 7 to 24 hours before being strained. The result is a smooth & creamy, naturally sweetened beverage. I had no idea about this process. I just heard this place was fairly new to Pasadena and wanted to check it out. The café is clean and spacious with plenty of areas to sit with your laptop. Their menu is simplistic featuring classic espresso-based drinks, matcha lattes, and Milk Brew (Whole, Oat, Corn, or Banana). Small bites are available too and their beans are from Black and White Roasters. Since Milk Brew is their specialty, that is what I ordered. Adrian assisted me. He was very friendly and helpful. I requested the Banana Milk Brew with Strawberry Syrup. Adrian informed me that the banana milk is sweeter and suggested a low sweetness level with the syrup. I took a sip and was pleasantly surprised. The banana flavor was subtle, the sweetness level was just right, the coffee was distinct but not overwhelming, and the beverage had a smooth texture with a creamy consistency. I'm glad I tried it. *Metered Parking

Cold brew with cream top
Vicky H.

Incredibly smooth cold brew! I got the cold brew with cream top and it was perfect. My friends ordered the milk brew with banana milk and different syrups and I was able to take a few sips of theirs. The milk brew is less acidic as it's steeped in milk, it's creamy and delicious yet not too sweet. They have such a unique menu (with many syrup options, banana & corn milk). Id love to come back and try their other drinks and their breakfast burritos! The interior is quite spacious and minimalist with plenty of tables. Seems like a great study spot. The service was fast and servers were very kind! A new gem discovered for sure.

Banana milk brew
Dan A.

Milk Brew was a really cool place to get some remote work done for a couple hours. The banana milk brew was kinda sweet with a nice coffee flavor. I also got a cappuccino to go, since I have to get a classic to really judge a place. John crafted a great one: no bitter aftertaste, gorgeous latte art, rock solid. Grabbed a banana milk brew for my wife too. Oh and all their syrups are homemade! Super rare nowadays! So much natural light in here, I loved it. I sat at the coffee bar and chatted with the baristas, John and Antonio. Super swell guys. The only headache was PARKING. Ugh. Why does Pasadena hate building community in its beautiful downtown? Definitely coming back. Pro tip: sit at the bar and talk to the homies. John and Antonio, I hope you guys do bring some coffee craft drinks!

Kislev A.

MILK BREW is a giant coffee shop right there on prime real estate on Colorado Blvd in Pasadena. Lots and lots of indoor seating. Large beautiful space. Friendly and very good baristas. CORTADO was delicious! Not sour/tart. I am loving that I am getting a lot of creamy coffees lately. Within walking distance to a lot of the places you probably need to go to here in Pasadena.

Matcha latte
Thuy Dan T.

Had a great experience here! There is 1 hour street parking right outside, otherwise some nearby paid parking ramps. The place is quite spacious where I feel like there could be some additional tables if they wanted to, but otherwise clean, simple decor with a beautiful tree inside and the space really boasts all the natural lighting from the windows. I got a matcha latte with oat milk, no additional flavoring and it was very smooth. Will definitely be back to try their other offerings. We ended up working there until they closed at 4PM and staff was incredibly friendly.

Jacklyn D.

Although, I had a really awesome experience and the owner was incredibly kind, I expected more out of the coffee. I really thought the concept of brewing coffee in milk rather than water was very interesting. The coffee created a creamy like texture in each sip. I was excited to try the banana milk brew, but the banana taste was not as present as I would have liked it to be. Before finalizing our purchase, we were given a sample to try the popular banana brew. I got the regular iced latte with corn milk. Again, just a basic iced latte made with a different milk alternative. They grind a measured amount of coffee beans in their fancy grinders and brew it using their fancy espresso machines. I do have to say, the layout and technology they have in this shop is very cool. I was impressed at how long the line got and busy this new cafe got. I went on Labor Day and spent a few hours from opening time until about 10:30 am. Parking is available for a limited time, or metered parking in front of the shop.

Signature Banana Milk brew.
Harry Q.

The "renowned" Milk Brew, specifically the banana version, left much to be desired. The subtle coffee flavor was quickly lost beneath a strange taste, mouthfeel, and conflicting flavors. It was a weird macchiato of sorts--in the most literal sense: coffee-stained milk. But here's where things got interesting. I asked the barista if my daughter could sample some of the banana milk on its own. He kindly obliged, and I watched him grab a container of Mooala Banana Milk and pour her sample straight from it--the same brand you can pick up at Whole Foods. At the time, I assumed the banana milk was a house-made component of the drink, so seeing that admittedly surprised me and took away a bit of the allure. Regardless, it didn't change the bigger issue for me: I just didn't think the Milk Brew tasted very good. EDIT: The owner responded below and clarified that they have never claimed the banana milk is house-made and that they use Mooala, including a barista edition specifically for their Milk Brew. Fair enough. My assumption that the banana milk was house-made was exactly that--my assumption. That clarification doesn't change my opinion of the drink itself, though. The coffee was too subtle, the banana milk had a strange flavor, and the combination just didn't work for me. For something I'd heard so much about and was genuinely looking forward to trying, it was a big disappointment.

High ceilings with many windows
James L.

A 4.5 for this coffee spot. We were at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for a taping of AGT, and we had to wait outside. Instead of baking in the heat, I crossed the street to get my caffeine dose. Inside is very spacious. Looks like the building used to be a bank with high ceilings and nice details. On a Wednesday afternoon, it was a full house, even though there were many tables. Several were taken by just one person on a laptop. Luckily, a guy left and freed up a place for us. The owner seemed passionate about his business. Very friendly and energetic when talking about coffee. My usual is a cappuccino, but this time, I tried something different; a cortado with banana milk. It's bold and had citrus notes. I'm not sure what type of beans were used but it's not my favorite, and I could barely taste any banana flavor. However, I really liked his passion and attention to details, even getting the exact weight to produce the perfect coffee drink. Perhaps I'll come back when they're a bit slower and chat about other kinds of coffee he offers. Though my cortado wasn't the best I've had, it gave me the caffeine buzz I desperately needed at the time.

Ghalya M.

Just come here for the banana milk coffee - just go. Thank me later. I am sure there other stuff are just as good but the banana milk coffee is creamy perfection. Friendly staff. Big open space. Bonus points for being dog friendly! Parking is street.

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Aileen H.

Milk Brew, located in Pasadena is across the street from Paseo Del Colorado. The interior is open and airy. There are nice big windows that bring in good lighting, As a baseline order for comparisons, I always get the iced oatmilk latte so I can fairly compare the drink from shop to shop. I got the iced oat milk latte without syrup, and it was solid. I also got the butter croissant and it was large, crispy and just the right amount of butter for me. I was not disappointed. Their pastries are from Out of Thin Air. There is metered parking nearby. I recommend downloading the parking app so you don't need to run out to feed the meter. The barista was friendly. It's a great addition to Pasadena's coffee scene!

Milk brew with whole milk
Michelle B.

They allow samples of the different milk brews which was nice. Spacious inside with lots of seating and WiFi. The milk brew with whole milk unsweetened was nice, had a bit of chocolate flavor

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