Perfect example of why expecting a customer to tip when placing an order is not appropriate. Mediocre food, wrong side for one plate, and poor service. Not sure why this place is so popular. read more

Food is delicious , coffee very rich. Quick service and very cozy. Found on Tesla maps, new to Pasadena so we thought we would try it! Pleasant surprise read more

Food's amazing, the presentation of the food is amazing and overall everything takes great. Service was very fast, everyone was kind and attentive. We sat outside and enjoy the city view while eating. Ps: personally the eggs need some salt but you could always ask read more

Old Town Caffe - Beetlicious blended with protein added chicken sausage and bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Such a hidden gem!!! Awesome food, cozy vibes, very friendly staff! I got the salmon scrambled with golden milk (you can choose between hot and iced) and everything was just perfect! From the toast to the scramble, everything felt super fresh and delicious! They have a pretty big menu selection and you can tell they've put a lot of thoughts into the menu and I just couldn't decide what I want - everything seems delicious! There is both indoor and outdoor seating but this place can get packed quickly! There is parking at the back of the building (enter on Mentor Ave). read more

Old Town Caffe - Salmon Scrambled - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This establishment was on my try list because the reviews and photos were so promising. Food: I ordered a breakfast burrito with sausage and pepperjack (substitute). When I received my burrito, it looked descent enough. It wasn't huge but also wasn't as nice as the curated photos with flowers in this company's post. As soon as I began to lift the burrito, it all fell apart. It was as if it was thrown together in haste (despite me waiting a bit). I had to use a fork to consume. The flavor the of the meal was not cohesive. It wasn't bad, but felt as if I consumed individual items that were assembled after re-heating. Location: Access to the place is directly off the street, up a series of stairs. If you are looking for signage from the main road, you could miss it as its only noticeable one you ascend the stairs. The stairs aren't super steep or abundant, but they exist and there's about 20+ before you make it to the place. I would say the title "caffe" is appropriate is appropriate, so keep that in mind. Ambiance: despite the looks in the photos, the place is more chic in size. Not room for many guests to enjoy their meal. When I arrived, the only seat available was at the door and it honestly should not have been an option for guests. The storage area was exposed. Customers would bump into those seated by the door. There's a beautiful plant that hovers over you (if you're short). And if they have the AC blowing (because it's hot), it's placed right in that area, so expect breeze oscillating every few mins in your direction - and not from above your head, it's the tower fans. Service: Seemed pleasant enough. The lady was friendly. A bit meek which caused me to ask her to repeat things a few times, but still nice. Overall: Value for location, atmosphere, food, and taste - I would not recommend. read more

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The servers were so sweet there. They were informative and quick to serve us. It was so cute there and they had a patio seating. We paid first which was actually really convenient. The salmon scramble was delicious, had such great flavor. The vegan sandwich was so refreshing and delicious. I loved the side salad dressing so much! read more

Good food, good cappuccino and lovely cozy vibes with 80's-90's music and warm old world feel. Will come again. read more

Old Town Caffe - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

What a lovely brunch spot that's half self-service located a little past the Pasadena Hotel. We love that they have a vegan-friendly section for my husband and it's been a long time since he's eaten a decent tofu scramble since I won't make it. The egg white, veggie omelet I had was fantastic as well as the side of potatoes and crispy bacon. We can't wait to come back to try other menu items. read more

Old Town Caffe - Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This was my first time here and I only have good things to say about it. I experienced really quick and attentive service. The cafe itself has 8-9 tables inside and a handful outside. My friend and I went on a Saturday morning thinking we'd have to wait a while, but we only waited about 5 minutes for a table. The food was good, but the star of the show for me was the horchata latte. I get nervous ordering lattes from sit down places like this because they tend to be too milk-forward, but this was coffee first while also being perfectly sweetened. The prices were also extremely reasonable. Loved it! I would definitely come back again! read more

My friend and I just had brunch here this morning. We ordered the waffle combo and the French toast combo. Both were good! Definitely worth ordering. Also there's parking at Mentor St just go up the ramp. We went there on a Wednesday so there's a lot of parking space. Enjoy!! read more

My 2nd time and I'll be back. It was Sunday, I was too early to visit a friend in Pasadena, and needed breakfast. Went to Yelp for near by breakfast and Old Town Caffee was suggested. It wasn't until I arrived that they realized I'd been there before. Good last time and delicious this time, too. I had pancakes w/fruit, eggs, bacon, honey turmeric latte, and hibiscus tea. I easily found a table outside and didn't mind the wait which wasn't, too long. 20 minutes I think. My drinks were brought out first so that was great to tone down my hunger. Despite being a hot day, the trees provided shade and there was a slight breeze. When I'm in Pasadena again and need breakfast, I'll definitely remember to come here. read more

Wow. First time here. I was overwhelmed with the amount of options to choice from. The food was amazing and the portions are big! The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Will definitely come back again. Did I mention there is free parking? 10/10. read more

Great food, the only reason they got 4 stars was because they are too packed and forgot our order and we had to wait a loooongg time for it. We had to remind them about our order because people after us were already getting their food and we haven't received ours. Maybe they'll hire more people and expand the place because it gets too crowded as it is. read more

This is a hidden gem upstairs in an unassuming plaza. They have blessed the community with their good food and charm. There is a small but mighty team that works here. :) There is some street parking and parking behind the building. The breakfast burrito stole my heart. It comes with a dipping sauce that is also fire. They have a pretty good variety of specialty coffee and teas. I wish I could keep my spot hidden, but I know word will get out in a good way about this place. I know I'll be back SOON! Please show this small biz some Pasadena LOVE! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Old Town Caffe - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This is a very unique place located on Colorado Boulevard and it's a little tricky because you've gotta walk upstairs but the coffee is fantastic and they seem to specialize in waffles and related breakfast issues. I do recommend this place. read more

Very decent inexpensive breakfast. The drinks are amazing. The place is very small therefore limited seatings. There is plenty of street parking early morning. read more

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Very tasty food and the service was nice. This spot was really cool during a rainy afternoon. It might get really crowded on the weekends and limited parking. read more

Old Town Caffe - Spicy chicken wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Loved this small cafe on the second floor. Everything tasted very good and I was impressed in the presentation and flavor. The people here are also very kind. If you like breakfast, I suggest to come here. Great for a casual date. read more

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Had such a lovely experience at this restaurant - I really want this business to succeed. First off, they are a family-owned, Latino business and it definitely had the vibe of a place where locals would consistently come back. Plenty of parking in the back of this plaza. Upon arriving, menus were provided and we were told to sit wherever we'd like and to come back to the counter to order. After ordering, the food came out super quickly, and smelled delicious. I ordered the waffle combo with a hot golden latte and my husband got the French toast combo with the cha yen latte. Everything looked and smelled freshly prepared. Service was attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back! read more

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Stopped by here after my morning run and the service was amazing! There is outdoor and indoor seating. All staff were so polite and food came out in a timely manner. Loved their salmon avocado toast! Definitely coming back here again! read more

Old Town Caffe - Dish: Salmon avocado toast Latte: Vanilla latte, matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cozy cafe on the second floor. Outside seating available. Very pleasant customer service. Loved their playlist of easy pop and some 70s classics. Had a delicious avocado toast that came with a hearty sprinkle of Feta cheese, which I love. The avocado may have been just a tad overripe. Cafe de olla was perfect. My daughter had the Huevos a la Mexicana (only issue was the side of beans were cold), with a bomb horchata blended espresso. Would love to return and try the other menu items. read more

The food here is consistently delicious and unique in presentation. We are taking our kids today who are in town for family vacation and we are so excited to share this restaurant with them. read more

Great spot, happened upon it while I was in the area and loved it! I got french toast, which were nice and subtly sweet even without the syrup. Very busy on a Saturday morning, but I still managed to get a seat and the food was out in about 10 minutes. Staff was also very friendly and checked in while I was eating. Will definitely be back! read more

Food was plated lovely and so was the taste. Very nice casual spot for American fare.

absolutely the most fabulous meal ive ever had. the egg avo toast was scrumptious i loved the drippy poached eggs. the waffles were absolutely stunning every fruity flavor was a taste bud extravaganza. i even ate the flower. read more

Old Town Caffe - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was amazing! The only downfall was the wait for food was pretty long and they don't have a lot of table space. We had 5 people and had to squeeze to fit our group. There was also no bathroom. The food and drinks were soooo yummy though! read more

Food is superb and beautifully colorful. Service is prompt and friendly. Ambiance is neighborly lively and good. This place is amazing. An absolute gem. Word of advice: coffee is CRAZY STRONG! read more

Old Town Caffe - Peacock in my latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

We were looking for a new breakfast spot and Old Town Caffe kept coming up on Yelp with great reviews. We were skeptical because of the upstairs location in an unassuming building. Always trust Yelp! This place is a gem. We've been here twice in two weeks. I had avocado toast last week and oatmeal today. Hubby had french toast last week and a breakfast burrito today. Everything has been delicious and so fresh, plus presented beautifully. The service is over the top and the pricing is affordable, especially considering how large the portions are. This is our new go to. But please don't tell anyone, I don't want it to get too busy and compromise the value or service LOL. read more

Our group got lucky and was seated within 10 mins on a Sunday morning, a bunch of people arrived after us and were waitlisted. We were seated outside in the shade so it wasn't too hot. All the portions were big and the price was fair. I really enjoyed my chilaquiles. They weren't drenched in salsa so they retained a nice crunch and the flavor was great, especially with the chorizo. It was a big enough portion for 2 people. All the staff were very friendly and attentive as well. I can see why this place is constantly busy! The only awkward thing, is that the bathroom is located inside the back, past the dishwashing station (not bad, just awkward walking past the kitchen and everything). read more

Old Town Caffe - Huge portion of chilaquiles! Great flavor! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This was a good gem and definitely will be back. The fresh beverages and healthy food options. Parking was limited and metered. Great customer experience and everyone was very knowledgeable about the menu and health benefits of ingredients. It was a cozy and limited in size here if I can fully recall but I'll definitely be back read more

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Good food. Very big portion size. We got the tuna salad and american breakfast. Waiter was friendly read more

Old Town Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is legit. Latte was one of the best. You know how some places you'll order something "with strawberries and bananas" and it comes out with like 2 1/2 strawberries and a quarter banana? I swear they artfully squeezed two whole bananas and a cup of strawberries on this perfectly cooked waffle. It made me feel like a waffle drizzled with sweetened condensed milk (the lechera waffle) was a healthy breakfast choice ; ). I was surprised how quickly the food came out, considering how packed the place was, even at 8:30 am. As other reviewers have said, it was pretty loud, but what brunch place isn't? You can tell they really care about delivering great food and great service. read more

Old Town Caffe - Lechera waffle Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

We wanted some brunch, me and my girl were looking for a decent place on Yelp and I found this one, a small café shop, we got there they were super busy, had to wait for a table, and I'm glad we decided to wait, cause it has become our go to for brunch! Amazing food, the service is spectacular and their prices are reasonable! And their coffee and passion on every single one of them is the cherry on top. Love this place, love the guys that always welcome you with a great smile. read more

Came across the cute upstairs cafe and it was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious and sticks out amongst other cafes. No boring same old flavors found here. True quality and freshness of the food blew me away. Will definitely come back! read more

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The restaurant was extremely accommodating of our group of 10 people and gave an honest ETA on when they could seat us. Our group ordered cortado, coffee, and lattes. Considering the small size of the cafe, the drinks were all delicious. The cortado was rich and chocolatey. They were kind enough to give us another one on the house that they used to practice latte art. Our group also ordered waffle combo, french toast combo, a burrito, egg avocado toast, and other items. We were all pleased by the large portions, and everything was delicious. The food came out on time considering our group size and the waitstaff were very kind. A humble but mighty brunch/breakfast cafe with delicious drinks! read more

This is really a hidden gem. One of the best breakfast places I have been to. The food is delicious. When I got my waffle I felt like I was looking at a work of art. The way they make this waffle was so pretty. Then, on top of that it was delicious. The food is so fresh and the owners are so humble and kind. I am definitely coming back. read more

Old Town Caffe is such a hidden gem, serving delicious cafe options. We came for brunch and really enjoyed our meal. You order at the register and the food is delivered very quickly to your table. The Deluxe Waffle was topped with a combination of icecream, acai, fruits, whipped cream and chocolate. The Chicken quesadilla had a lovely filling of hearty grilled chicken, mushrooms, and onions with generous sides of black beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo. The breakfast sandwich was also very well made, with well-defined layers. The only dish we might not order again was the salmon avocado toast because the multigrain sliced bread used as a base was too thin and not hearty enough. The acai on the Deluxe Waffle was so delicious that we came back to order an acai bowl to-go, and we loved the acai mixture, which was very firm and sweet. read more

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I was staying across the street at the Pasadena Hotel. Definitely follow directions because it's upstairs in a shopping center, not directly off street. Food was delicious, service friendly, they have cozy decor, and look at the design on my latte! read more

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Love this brunch spot! Feels so cozy and inviting + the service is amazing!! Portions are huge and priced so reasonably. We ordered the breakfast burrito and waffles. We also got a sweet latte and matcha latte. Everything was solid and fresh. Definitely will be back read more

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Our family's favorite spot to come to. They have great food, but my favorite is their strawberry matcha with oat milk. Omg, so good! Get there early, or you'll be waiting a while. Seating is V limited!! Service is so friendly and fast! Love coming here for all the above, plus great prices! read more

Old Town Caffe - Delicious strawberry matcha latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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