Cancel

Open app

Search

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena

4.2 (589 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

Order Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena Takeout or Delivery

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena Photos

Business Info

PILLOW TALK CAFE PASADENA ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Quiet
Classy
Dogs allowed
Good for working

More like Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena

Recommended Reviews - Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Pink Lover Strawberry Shortcake Matcha with Ube
Maddy B.

Cute little local spot. I've heard good things about the tin cakes. There's some seats and it's pretty quiet it would be great to study/work. Pink lover and strawberry shortcake were light and had a well balanced cream/cake ratio. This cake will not weigh you down instead you'll want to keep eating more. We also really enjoyed our drinks as well. The matcha is very high quality and with the ube foam it was fantastic. My friend also loved her coffee drink and said it was pretty strong!

iced Honey Cinnamon latte
Gillian G.

Came here for the first time and I'd definitely make the drive to come again. The barista was so nice and helpful. I got the spanish latte and it was so delicous! There's plenty of seating and they don't charge for milk alternatives. It's so cute and clean with lots of cute plants! Would love to study here

Strawberry Shortcake
Cindy L.

My second time at pillow talk and I was a bit disappointed by their mango matcha and the strawberry shortcake. The strawberry shortcake was very dry even paired with the cream but the taste was good. A very strawberry syrup taste. But for 9 dollars it's expensive for how small it is. It's definitely more for the looks than the taste. They originally forgot our drink but I can't blame them because it seemed like only one person was working and making everything. We got the mango matcha which barely had any mango flavor. The matcha part was good though. Overall still a great place to chat, study, or work since it's not super busy and has outlets! I loved the natural lighting in the cafe too!

Tamagoyaki Sandwich
Angel G.

You absolutely can not go wrong with this place, after a day at the horse races in Santa Anita, I ended up coming here which is less than a 10 minute drive and had a couple sandwiches. From the outside it does look small so make sure you keep your eyes peeled or else you might miss it but it is worth going. I attached pics of my order, my personal favorite was the Musubi sandwich

Iced Latte
Winn H.

Pillow Talk is a cute little cafe for Japanese themed snacks, matcha, and coffee. The beans here are lightly sweet, nutty, and just subtly bold. Finding parking isn't the hardest on the street, but it is limited to 1 hour (but thankfully only $1) The items here are fairly well priced and not overly expensive, and the atmosphere is cute, warm, and earthy. Need a drink with a milk substitute? There's thankfully no extra charge for those. Overall, it's an amazing place to work. The only area of improvement would be Wi-Fi - these speeds are abysmally slow, too slow to even browse the web. Other than that, everything about this cafe provided a relaxing atmosphere, a good step away from the busy streets of Pasadena. Best time to visit? Around noon, sit by the window, and there's just just the right amount of sunlight to brighten your day!

Samantha P.

It was such a joy finding this place! The decor is very inviting, it's an intimate space where you can easily see yourself doing schoolwork or catching up with a friend. The main reason for my visit was to feed my Egg sando addiction so I ordered an Egg Heaven. It was definitely tasty, it seemed to be on regular white bread not milk bread but they toasted it which gave it a nice texture. The egg yolk in the egg halves were not as gooey as I would like but really the flavor was just amazing so I didn't mind! The matcha was one of the best I've ever had! They were very heavy handed with the matcha powder and it tastes like a very good quality matcha. On a whim I also grabbed a black sesame cake because it sounded amazing. It wasn't life changing but it was enjoyable for sure, good black sesame flavor and it wasn't overly sweet which I very much appreciated. The lady helping me was also incredibly sweet and welcoming which just adds to the inviting atmosphere of the place. Highly recommend checking them out!

Tamagoyaki Sandwich and Egg Heaven Sandwich with a sparkling yuzu drink and a sparkling yuzu espresso
Ken W.

First off, just know that the parking situation is typical of this end of Lake Avenue-- it sucks. There's no lot and there's only metered street parking. The shop is cute in that clean, well-kept, minimalist Asian sort of way. We were there for egg sandwiches. We got both their standard egg salad sandwich and a tamagoyaki sandwich We liked everything we had. The tamago-yaki is the dashi-flavored type. It was neither overly, nor cloyingly sweet. Their egg salad was fresh and nicely seasoned. (my wife actually makes my favorite egg salad, TBH -- her secret is Colman's mustard powder haha) There is one weird non-complaint critique from the both of us-- There was too much good stuff between the bread. I know it sounds weird, but we thought the egg to bread ration was off, as the bread they use was also very good! Other than the sucky parking and the over-generosity in the fillings department, the place is awesome. The workers there are also super nice and helpful. The beverages we ordered were both really good, especially my espresso yuzu tonic-like concoction. All and all a great place to enjoy Asian inspired egg-wiches and fizzy beverages if you can find a parking spot.

Egg Heaven & Matchamisu
Karen T.

What drew me to this cafe is the Japanese-inspired sandos and chiffon cakes. This cafe also has a really nice aesthetic and warm ambience. They offer a wide selection of both sweet and savory bites. My husband and I shared the Egg Heaven sando, which contains egg salad and soft boiled egg topped with a sprinkle of chives and pepper. The bread used for the sando is the typical Japanese milk bread - soft and pillowy. It complements the fluffy egg salad very well. We really enjoyed this egg sando. It was delicious. There are so many flavors of chiffon cakes that it took us a while to decide which one to get. We ultimately decided on the Matchamisu, which is a matcha chiffon cake filled with raspberry jelly and matcha mascarpone cream, dusted off with ceremonial grade matcha powder and raspberries. We loved how light and airy this was. It only tasted moderately sweet and not super sugary, which is another big plus for us. Whether you are looking to grab a meal, a snack, a dessert, or a drink, this place has it all. The mix of handcrafted sandwiches and desserts in a versatile and modern setting is what makes this place so great. You can easily grab something to go, or even sit inside to enjoy a delectable treat.

Iced Honeycomb Latte
Kelly K.

For starters, service was great. No complaints there. My coffee was very underwhelming. Not much flavor, even in the coffee itself (although the honeycomb pieces on top were delicious). Looks like a comfy place to get some work done, though! But I don't think I'll be back.

Yuzu
Magda N.

Cake in a tin is really unique and delicious, but spending this kind of money regularly will break my bank. $9 each We tried tiramisu and black sesame, they're really good. Not too sweet, smooth mouse. Flavor options are unique, premium, and on trend. I would try other flavors. Got the tamagoyaki sandwich. The egg is so smooth and just disappears in the mouth. Yummy. $11 Got the yuzu refresher. It's alright. $6 I parked in the street, kind of in front of the store. Came by Saturday afternoon and nobody inside. Place is aesthetic.

Ube matcha latte
Nancy Q.

Delicious cakes, coffee/teas, and egg sandwiches. Plenty of paid street parking right outside. As soon as I enter, I'm greeted. And the service is quick. I've enjoyed their cakes, especially the black sesame. With the cooler weather, I now enjoy the egg sandwich called Mentaikoyaki. It's warm, soft, and has multiple layers of flavor. When it's cooler, I get the egg heaven sandwich which is a cold egg sandwich and I love the jammy yolk. Overall, it's a specialized menu where everything is done well. One area of opportunity is the management of the restroom and dining area. They don't always wipe the tables after each guest and the restroom was out of soap and had a broken trash can. Not huge deal as I typically take out the food.

Matchamisu
Tigran N.

Good coffee, delicious desserts, nice ambiance AND GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you're in the area check them out. PS: They sell out of their desserts fast so go earlier if possible

Spam egg Musubiyaki Sandwich
Aurora L.

The service was really sweet. The cashier was patient and walked us through our questions. My favorites were the sesame iced latte and the raspberry lemon muffin top. They offered to warm up the muffin top, but I had it cold and it was delicious. We also tried two of the egg sandwiches: the one with spam and the regular one (I think it's called "Heaven"). Both were decent, though nothing I'd rave about. Just a heads up--these aren't the same style as the Japanese convenience store egg sandwiches, which I had expected from some reviews. I was at least hoping for the bread to be softer which it wasn't. Still, I'd definitely come back, and next time I want to try the banana latte :D

Matchamisu

See all

1 month ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

12 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

17 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Elaine Y.

Elaine Y.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2

2 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Elaine Y.

Elaine Y.

Thank you so much for your support!

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 1
Oh no 1
Photo of Ken W.
205
227
1193

5 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

8 months ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 4
Love this 5
Oh no 0
Photo of Kelly K.
0
85
116

25 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Magda N.
155
1333
2310

8 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Tigran N.
16
266
631

3 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 2
Love this 3
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 2
Love this 9
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Elaine Y.

Elaine Y.

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of D Y.
0
382
0

25 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Yun C.
298
453
3983

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Sam C.
1455
454
846

8 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of Bridget K.
3
125
152

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dane N.
184
27
20

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Kylie N.
256
40
35

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Elaine Y.

Elaine Y.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of A T.
27
66
0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 15

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena

Hello, was wondering what the shelf life of the cakes are ? Looking to buy for family, but will need to deliver them out of town the following day. Thank you!

Hi customer. The cake shelf life inside a regular fridge will be 3 to 4 days as long as they are not constantly going in and out from the fridge. If kept frozen , it can last up to a week. The shelf life counting started the day fresh bake out of… Read more

Hello, is the stainless steel container food grade?

Dear customer, Yes they are food grade certified by the manufacturer. If necessary we can provide the proof for you. Thanks!

Is the dashi vegan or is it made out of bonito flakes?

Hi Romana, Thanks for the inquiry. I would say it is Vegan. It is made from premium kelp and… Read more

Can I freeze the cakes? Do they thaw ok?

Yes! Our cakes have a shelf life of 5 days in the freezer and 3 days in the fridge.

Is the spam sandwich still being made? It was there when they first opened.

While we no longer offer the spam sandwiches, our updated menu may include your new favorite!

Can you take the desserts for to-go or is it dine-in?

Oh, yeah, you can take them to go.

View All 11 Questions

Two Kids - Latte + drip

Two Kids

(272 reviews)

$$

With some time on my hands, I decided to head over to Two Kids Coffee to grab my morning pick-me…read moreup. On a Friday morning was not too busy at 8:30am and waited for 5-10 minutes to order my Americano. But it was a wait that didn't feel like minutes, rather it felt like seconds. The warm atmosphere of a modern Coffee Bar with minimal decoration and soft music playing in the background with the soft morning sun gleaming a tad through the window made from some cozy and cinematic vibes. My coffee came out and tasted so smooth and heart warming. It was hot but not too hot, just enough to get the cold out of my hands and heart. I sat outside where there were some chairs and enjoyed the peace of a Friday morning. Definitely a 10/10 morning for me. Parking is relatively easy and free around the neighborhood and plaza across the street, so if your nearby, please come through and enjoy a cup and relax!

I had a good experience at Two Kids (South Pasadena). I ordered the Espresso w/ Milk & Chai ($6.75…read more- Iced). It's simple, clean ingredients. The crisp taste of well-brewed coffee and chai is refreshing. (Important: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment. Also, this is a "Laptop Free Establishment." They have no available electrical outlets and no customer internet.) I arrived at Two Kids (South Pasadena) on Tuesday (around 12:28PM). Parking is free and available. Two Kids (South Pasadena) is located across from South Pasadena City Hall. There's a competitive, free lot in the rear; it's a "4 Hour Parking Limit." Also, there's available, competitive free street parking. Staff is very mellow, professional, and respectful. Staff politely answered all my questions, and Staff felt very low stress. This location is surprisingly popular, and Staff easily breaks into friendly conversation. My drink took about three minutes. As mentioned, I ordered the Espresso w/ Milk & Chai ($6.75 - Iced). The drink is very underwhelming, but it's 1000% better than any chain coffee joint. The Espresso w/ Milk & Chai had a light enduring caffeine, and its flavor is very basic and simple. I would not drive a long distance for these drinks, but if I lived in the immediate area, this business is an easy spot to incorporate into a daily routine. It's affordable and good enough. On ambiance, Two Kids (South Pasadena) happily embraces its "just good enough" features. It lacks many basic amenities; there's no restroom, no customer internet, and no electrical outlets. They proudly have MANY little signs proclaiming how it's a "laptop free establishment." The location is also small; there's about two counter tables and three tiny stool tables. However, Two Kids (South Pasadena) is comfortable. I especially appreciated the air purifier and the strong ventilation. The place felt airy and refreshing. Also, the stereo system is very clear and with chill music. They even had one tiny bottle of hand sanitizer by the counter. It's also very animal friendly since I saw customers walk inside with their dogs on the leash. Overall, Two Kids (South Pasadena) feels built to serve the local community. It's not an impressive spot, but there's glimpses of passion for locals. If you live nearby Two Kids (South Pasadena), I recommend. It's not bad at all. 4.3 out of 5

Danbi Coffee - Mango dessert

Danbi Coffee

(370 reviews)

$$

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!

Danbi Coffee is aesthetically pleasing and has delicious brews that satisfy anyone's taste pallets…read more Being in Pasadena, I'm surprised it wasn't heavily trafficked as other locations. I'm assuming because it isn't near the shopping areas of downtown, so it's not quite as bad. They have a designated parking area in the back of the coffee shop, but you can easily find parking on the street. We came on a Sunday morning and noticed all the seats being taken up inside. They have seats lined on the exterior of the perimeter of the store, too. The AC was blasting when we came, matching the cold, rainy temperature outside... we actually didn't end up staying here for long due to the that. When we were in line, we were able to peruse the merchandise that they had for display. Shirts, snacks, or drinkware. We also decided what items we had wanted from their menu. I was quite disappointed that they discontinued their mochi drink. I ended up getting their banana latte and my fiancé ordered their coffee coffee latte. We also ordered their beautiful dessert. Their banana latte was good but it truly tasted like an overripe banana; the type you put in your freezer to save for banana bread. I didn't quite like it. It was also topped with toffee bits, which gave the drink a new appeal. I think I preferred my fiancé's drink over mine. We ordered their Tropical Fruit dessert as well, which reminded me of the viral pastries I would see influencers eat. It had a crunch exterior made of chocolate with real mango chunks inside. It was mixed with passion fruit mousse and coconut crunch and sponge, like an almond joy bar. It was delicious but quite expensive to purchase. I'd love to try their other ones such as the Dubai chocolate one or their raspberry. Overall, the experience was quite decent. Their workers are very stressed and fixated on pumping out the drinks at a fast rate. I'd come back if I'm ever in the area, to try other drinks they have alongside their desserts.

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - coffee - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...