Sweetest staff ever and perfect for studying and chatting. The matcha latte is yummy

Customer service: Fantastic Drinks + Desserts: very flavorful and awesome! Sandwiches: delicate and the bread was so soft! I saw an Instagram Reel and had a friend that lives in the area who has never been. So, we both went. Everything was so good. read more

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I just purchased six cakes a few minutes ago. Since they were gifts, I asked if they could be placed in a nicer gift bag. The response I received was, "No, it's too big." The way it was said made me feel uncomfortable and came across as unfriendly. I was disappointed by the customer service experience, and I wasn't even given a receipt. Despite paying $58 plus a tip, I felt embarrassed and dismissed in front of other customers. For the amount I paid, I expected to be treated with basic courtesy and respect. Instead, I left feeling humiliated and unwelcome. Unfortunately, this experience made me feel like I do not want to return to this store again. read more

We have been hearing a lot about Pillow Talk so we finally gave it a try and ordered their popular egg sandwich, Egg Heaven, to go. First off, it actually traveled really well, which I honestly did not expect. Nothing was soggy and it still held together nicely by the time we ate it. We went to Japan recently and got a little obsessed with their egg sandwiches, so I could not help but compare. Pillow Talk's version was good and scratched the itch, though I would say Japan still wins for me, how could it not, lol ;) One thing I really appreciated was that it was not overloaded with mayo. A lot of places here tend to go overboard, but this one felt more balanced and let the egg flavor come through. The only downside was the portion size. It was a bit small for the price, so it did not feel like the best value. Still, it is a solid option if you are craving that style of egg sandwich without hopping on a plane. read more

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This place was such a great cafe. They have so much quality things to offer, and it all looks so good!! I ordered a Honeycomb Latte and it came with actual sweet honeycombs. I also ordered these mini cakes which were layered and just flavored to perfection. Lastly, I got the egg sandwich which was perfectly cooked. I couldn't get enough of it. Will be coming back soon. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ordered UberEats and my order arrived in less than an hour! Menu had a good variety of sandwiches, cakes, and drinks. Pricing was pricey. Most of the cakes cost $9+ and the sandwiches were $10+! Got the Egg Heaven Sandwich ($13) and it was pretty much an egg salad sandwich. The bread didn't taste fresh and was quite dry. I was expecting the bread to be soft and fluffy but that wasn't the texture at all. The egg salad was quite heavy on mayonnaise and had too much pepper for my preference. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the sandwich unfortunately. The Sunny Side Up (Coconut Mango Mousse Cake) - $9.50 - was delicious! Love how it was nicely packaged in a cute tin! The mango mousse was so creamy and I could tell it was made with sweet mangos! The cake was so moist and fresh. The coconut cream on top made it even more delicious! Definitely recommend! The Tiramisu ($9.50) was so good! It was so creamy and every bite was nicely layered with mascarpone mousse/coffee jelly and topped with cocoa powder. It wasn't too sweet and the cream didn't feel too heavy. The cake was very fresh and soft! Overall, I didn't enjoy the sandwich but the cakes were incredible and definitely worth getting! read more

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POV: your "just a quick coffee run" turned into a full-on Japanese cafe feast Fresh-made viral Strawberry Fruit Sandwich, the creamiest Egg Heaven sando, spam-packed Musubiyaki, and drinks that absolutely carried the experience‍ The Sumiyaki Japanese Hokkaido Americano with sea salt was smooth, bold, and lowkey addictive, while the Coconut Matcha Cloud + Banana Matcha were almost too pretty to drink And the Mango Misu with real mango + mango mascarpone? Immediately ordering again. The Salted Oreo dessert also sealed the deal read more

Cute little place in Pasadena! They do sell sandwiches and drinks but I was interested in the mini cakes so that's all I got. First off, it's $9!!! For a little cake!!! But part of me justifies that price because it comes in a nice metal tin. Have I found use for the tin yet? No. But it's a nice tin so I'm keeping it anyways. Pink Lover ($9)--Has raspberry jelly, lychee mousse, and rose mousse. When eating I didn't really know what the layers were besides the jelly, so had to search it up. I don't know if I'd be able to pinpoint lychee and rose but as a whole the flavor was really good!! The jelly was like... a slab of cold jelly very texturally different from mousse/chiffon but I guess it's made like that on purpose? The chiffon was soft, kind of dry if I'm being picky, but not noticeable enough to make me stop eating. Overall I liked it! The flavor was really good! It's light and not too sweet. I'll be back if I'm in the area! Curious about their other flavors!! read more

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Came here after checking out Descanso Gardens and was worried they'd sell out so I placed an online order. Picking up was smooth and easy but parking was awful. We had to circle the area a few times to find street parking. It would be nice if they had a designated parking lot in addition to street parking because some of the businesses around there had that. There was seating inside despite the store being pretty small, so my bf and I just ate inside. The cakes were pretty good! I got the Matcha Yuzu and he got the Kinako Chestnut. I couldn't really taste the yuzu until I tried only the first layer of cream. The matcha overpowers the yuzu a lot because there was two layers of matcha cream and one layer of matcha cake. Still really good and can taste that the matcha is high quality! As for the kinako chestnut, we couldn't taste the chestnut much but there were some chestnut pieces hidden in the cake! I would love to try the peach one as well but this place is quite far. Hopefully I'm in the area when they have the peach seasonal again. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Matcha Yuzu, Kinako Chestnut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Nice lady at the front gave me ice for my water so had to buy a cookie so I could tip her. Bf had an Americano. Sold coffee and sea salt chocolate chip was delicious. Fair prices too. Paid $3.95 for a pretty big cookie. Will have to try their sandwiches next time I'm in the area. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Sea salt chocolate chip cookie and boyfriend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

We have been dreaming about the egg sandwiches ever since we came back to the states. We had the egg sando almost everyday while on our trip to Tokyo, so when I came across Pillow Talk, I had to try it obvi! Located on Lake Ave, across from Erewhon, parking can be difficult like people have mentioned. I ordered ahead and picked up. The " Egg Heaven" Sandwich ($11) was good... filling was nice, but the bread was not great. I also tried some of the Chiffon cakes. The ube one was the best one we tried, but all were very nice and not too sweet. Service was good. read more

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Rating is solely for the egg salad sandwich! I really wanted to like this spot because I've been in search of a new egg salad sandwich spot, but this unfortunately did not do it for me :( The bread was nice and crispy, but the egg salad made me feel a bit nauseous-- almost too eggy and mayo-heavy? I wish there was a bit more seasoning or maybe something more than just egg in the egg salad-- it just felt like a lot of cream and egg. Also, the size of the sandwich felt a little small for $11. The space itself is alright, and staff were friendly! Parking was a bit hard to find, and I had to circle the block to get a spot a few minute walk away on the street. I'd consider coming back to try a warm sandwich or a latte, but I probably wouldn't get the egg salad sandwich again! read more

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! read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Pink Lover Strawberry Shortcake Matcha with Ube - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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 read more

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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! read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Strawberry Shortcake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I strolled in with a friend who had been there before. It's really bright, cute, and clean inside. The lighting was really great- the light inside balanced the natural light from outside in a way that cultivated a peaceful and warm atmosphere. Definitely a nice place to bring your laptop with you for some quick work. It wasn't loud at all but it also wasn't uncomfortably silent. Service was quick and friendly and the Misubiyaki was light and tasty. I loved that egg was super fluffy. I'd definitely love to return. The cashier/ server was so sweet! read more

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and was very impressed by the menu. Their sandwiches had dairy but settled on a drink that didn't. I ordered an ube latte and took it to go. When I'd already left I took my first sip and realized it didn't have any espresso. The drink was very pricey for it to just be syrup and milk. read more

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 read more

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A small cafe located in Pasadena with a nice modern aesthetic. Parking can be on street (paid) or street parking on the side streets is doable. We parked at the nearby TJMaxx structure (free) and walked over. Staff is friendly and active. My partner and I ordered the Egg Heaven & Matchamisu which was what caught our eyes from the menu. We were given the option to have the matchamisu before the sandwich because the cake is already premade which was a nice surprise. Nonetheless, we accepted but we waited for the egg sandwich to come out to eat it all together. 1. The egg heaven sandwich comes in a set of three sandwiches and it tasted super fulfilling. The soft serve egg in between mixes really well with the scrambled eggs and the breading is also soft to the point where it melts in your mouth with the eggs. Super easy to savor and delicious for a brunch type meal. 2. The matchamisu comes in a small circle canister but looks can be deceiving as this tiny can is filled with addicting cake pieces. Addicting to savor where you get to the filling inside and a little extra raspberry for aesthetics. Overall, Pillow Talk Cafe has great quality food, would love to comeback another day to try the other menu items. Super impressed with how the sandwich tasted. 10/10 for quality food and clean interior read more

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I came here on a weekday lunch break and was pleasantly surprised by how cozy and calm Pillow Talk Cafe feels. I ordered the Dirty Sesame Latte (so flavorful and different. I highly recommend if you want something beyond the usual coffee drinks) and the Musbiyaki sandwich, which was hearty but still light enough for a mid-day meal. The decor is really cute and welcoming, with a dessert display case that immediately caught my eye. Everything looked so tempting, I'll definitely be back to try one. Service was fantastic: friendly, quick, and genuinely warm. It's the kind of spot that works perfectly for a solo coffee, a casual lunch, or even a low-key coffee date/catch-up with a friend. A new Pasadena gem in my book. read more

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Came here with my brothers and the service was phenomenal, they were very friendly and helpful with my order. Highly recommend the dirty sesame latte! read more

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 read more

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Egg Heaven - the is toasted, which I think I would prefer untosted for the squish factor. The insides fall out of this sandwich easily. The egg salad inside is nice, soft, and th jammy egg is good. It could use a touch of salt, imo. The tamago style ones probably don't fall apart as easily and we will definitely have to try one of those someday, as well as the cakes. Dirty sesame latte, iced, w the most delicious sesame foam on top - luscious! Lightly sweet, a little nutty...a really nice drink. Would definitely get this again. Honey matcha, hot, ordered 25% sweet - I ended up asking for a little bit more honey, which I was given mixed with some hot water in a separate cup. I would order 50% sweet next time or just try their full sweet and see how it is, given how nice the dirty sesame was at full sweet. The matcha taste in this is nice and strong. This space is small & cozy, but very clean and light. The end by the windows can get hot on hot days. I can imagine that the window seats are rrrrrreal nice in the winter. They have a bathroom and the staff is all very kind and knowledgeable. It's not too loud in here and there are outlets everywhere so you can charge your devices or work for a bit with ease. read more

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Pillow Talk is a cute little Japanese-inspired egg sandwich store in Pasadena. It is on Lake Blvd, where you can park on the street level and walk to the store. I made an online order for pick up, and once I got here, it was ready. I ordered almost four different types of sandwiches, all of which had a variety of different items inside. My favorite is probably just the egg salad one which is called egg heaven. I also got one that had spam, pork floss, and pollock in them. But all those varieties have eggs in them. Also ordered an ube dessert because that looked pretty. That was a tad bit on the dry side. But my dirty sesame drink with oat milk was fire!! read more

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Did I mention that I love this place? On top of everything, the cafe is beautifully designed and they have a wonderful selection of music playing inside that creates a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. It's very simple, clean, and uncluttered which is such a treat to sit in. Today I had to drop in to try one of their amazing desserts! One was the Strawberry Shortcake which is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. I love desserts that are not overly sweet and this hit the spot. It was a creamy, light and fluffy strawberry haven! The second one (I couldn't stop at one), was the Salted yolk with pork which was both savory and lightly sweet. It satisfied both the tapas and dessert or the salty and sweet cravings. (I love salted French fries in my vanilla ice cream too.) read more

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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. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Iced Honeycomb Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was craving for egg sandwich and here I am. The sandwich was as good as before but with more choices. I had the mentaikoya and egg heaven sandwich which both of them were good. The service I received was exceptional. It has 15% off for AAPI month. read more

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I love pillow talk but the prices are just outrageous. The mango matcha was really good. The sandwiches and cakes are also so so good. The interior is small but cute and enough seating. The menu can be a bit overwhelming but the staff is always happy to answer any questions. I would definitely come here as a splurge but not on a daily basis. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Fun experience and cakes served in reusable containers. Very clean, super friendly and patient service. We took a while to order bc we wanted details on everything. . read more

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I really enjoyed the sandwiches here--especially the Musubiyaki! It was super flavorful and surprisingly filling with the perfect balance of egg, dashi, and spam. Everything tasted fresh and well put together. Their desserts are also beautiful and adorable--almost too cute to eat! The presentation and attention to detail really stand out. Definitely a great spot in Pasadena for something unique and satisfying. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Overall, everything we ordered was really good, but be prepared to wait. We waited 30 min for food & drinks, so I recommend ordering ahead. I ordered the pork floss and it was pretty good. It comes out warm, but tastes as expected, the crust was also a little hard for some bites. My husband ordered the musubi sandwich and that was also pretty good. The dirty black sesame is delicious and nutty and not sweet at all. The matcha yuzu chiffon cake was also incredible! So creamy and not sweet at all and has a nice rich matcha flavor. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Matcha Yuzu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was in Pasadena area around brunch time in between appointments so I was looking for a place to just hang out and found this place that serves wholesome healthy and cute food! One of the owners was in the cashier area and was welcoming me as I was looking at the menu not knowing what to order. She informed me that they do not use preservatives and utilize natural sweeteners so their desserts are never too sweet. Glad that we talked since now I feel like we're talking in the same language. I made up my mind and ordered mentaikoyaki and okonomiyaki sandwiches. For the cakes, I ordered Sunny Side Up, Salted Oreo, and Salty Egg Yolk. And yes, all the cakes are not overly sweet, they are just perfect for me. I was worried that the oreo would be too sweet but it wasn't. The Salty Egg Yolk has a balanced taste of slight sweet, salty & creaminess of yummy cake and is my favorite. The sandos were good. I liked the mentaikoyaki and I can taste the creamy mentaiko in between the fluffy eggs. My kids liked the okonomiyaki. Of course, nothing can go wrong with the classic bacon and cabbage filled okonomiyaki. Parking can be hard to find especially in busy time but it's nice and cozy inside the restaurant here and the staffs are friendly and helpful. read more

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This place is so good. It's on lake but kinda tucked away. Very friendly owner and staff. Egg Sandos are bomb.. give this little gem a try !! read more

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