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    Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena

    4.2 (614 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Matcha mango latte and Mangomisu Cake (Mango Tiramisu Mousse)
    Sophia A.

    Delicious Japanese style egg sando with an INCREDIBLY sweet barista who helped us every step of the way! They sold out of their dessert fruit sando we ordered but barista easily replaced it with any cake dessert or our choice. The fresh mango cake was amazing! My hubs loved his matcha mango drink. Couldn't say enough about the egg sando consistency. Loved that it wasn't too salty. Their desserts are honestly top notch quality. Cute place with 4-5 tables, will def go again!

    Musubiyaki (Japanese Egg Sandwich)
    Erikaaa S.

    Stopped by Pillow Talk Cafe and tried the iced tiramisu coffee and the Musubiyaki. I was a little disappointed with the iced tiramisu coffee because I didn't realize it was a blended drink.I was expecting a regular iced coffee. The Musubiyaki was okay. The Spam was cut pretty thick, which made it a bit too salty for my taste, and I think my order may have been missing the mayo on top since it felt like it was lacking something to balance the flavors. The service was friendly and the cafe has a nice atmosphere. While these menu items weren't my favorite, I'd still be open to coming back and trying something else.

    Ellen N.

    I've been wanting to try this place, and I'm so glad I finally did! I ordered the Egg Heaven and the Iced Honeycomb Latte. The Egg Heaven was honestly one of the best egg sandwiches I've ever had. The flavors were light but still incredibly satisfying. The bread was perfectly toasted, and the egg salad was seasoned so well that every bite was delicious. It was also definitely worth the price, it came with three pieces, which was more than enough to share between two people. The Iced Honeycomb Latte was just as good. It doesn't come sweetened at first, but as the dalgona slowly melts into the coffee, it adds the perfect amount of sweetness. If you prefer your coffee less sweet, you can always ask for less dalgona. On top of the great food and drinks, the staff was incredibly friendly. Since it was my first visit, she gave us great recommendations and helpful feedback on what to order, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    Mango matcha and ube latte
    Karen L.

    Had it all, drinks, food and desert. Headed there on a Sunday afternoon around 1 and it was not too crowded. Paid street parking available but free on Sundays. We ordered their house egg Sando sandwich, mango matcha and their ube latte. The egg sandwich was flavorful with a good amount of filling and packaged nicely. The mango matcha was tasty, a good balance of both flavors. The ube latte surprisingly was not that sweet. To us it was just ok. They also had different types of cakes in a can but we will have to try those another time. Space was pretty clean and bright. About four tables plus barstools along one side provided a good amount of seating. Staff were friendly and food and drinks came out in a timely manner.

    TOP (left - right) - black sesame & Pink Lychee  BOTTOM - Sunny Side Up & Tiramisu
    Christy C.

    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!

    Donna B.

    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.

    Very tasty, healthy & difference. My fav was the "salty yolk, pork floss" Staff super nice & great smiles. I will definitely be back.

    Matcha Yuzu, Kinako Chestnut
    Mingshi H.

    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.

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    Ashley Y.

    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!!

    Daniella P.

    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.

    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

    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!

    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!

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

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    Small but very quaint. Food is delicious! The activity there can be very everyday lively

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    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… 

    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… 

    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.

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    Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market - Mortadella sandwich

    Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market

    4.2(115 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    The sandwiches were awful. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea but they're overpriced and taste major…read moremeh. Service was great and the girl at the counter was lovely but the price of everything was way too steep and it didn't deliver at all. We ordered the mortadella and the artichoke. We didn't even finish our sandwiches. Ended up going to a different restaurant for food.

    My wife was in the mood for sandwiches last week, so I took to Yelp and found Ferrazzani's Pasta &…read moreMarket deep in Pasadena. I've been married to an Italian woman for years and have eaten sandwiches from Little Italy's all over the states to many in Italy as well, so I was definitely interested to order some sandwiches and giving this place a go. This small shop doesn't have much seating, but it does have a counter to sit at as well as a small section of pasta, sauces, drinks, and various other things for you to purchase when you walk in. The menu here isn't massie, but you don't really need it to be at an Italian sandwich shop so who cares? I ended up ordering the Chicken Confit which description is "Our newest sandwich! Dark meat chicken sourced from Cream Co. Meats, confited in olive oil, then tossed it with an orange-Calabrian chili agrodolce spiked with fennel seed and garlic that's bright, deeply savory, a touch spicy, and a little addictive. It all comes together with spicy arugula and tangy pecorino Toscano on a Bub & Grandma's baguette.". The sandwich was about $15 and I gotta say, it's not very big and it didn't really do the job of filling me up and neither did my wife's. The flavour wasn't bad at all, it was solid enough and I don't have any complaints other then It was simply kind of small for the price. Overall, Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market is fine. I didn't leave blown away by anything, and in fact I was left still kind of wanting to eat. The sandwich was fine, but I don't think the amount of food matches the price and I can't really see myself driving back to Pasadena to give this place another go, but hey, this may be the perfect shop for somebody.

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    Inside, ordering counter

    Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market - Prosciutto - one of the best ! Perfect! Delish!

    Prosciutto - one of the best ! Perfect! Delish!

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    Cielo San Marino - Steak sandwich

    Cielo San Marino

    4.2(239 reviews)
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    Second time this week that I stopped in after a morning ruck walk. Got lucky with tons of street…read moreparking available before the rush of customers. Noticed they had great craft beer on tap (love Paperback) and wine. I had asked previously, alcohol can be served early in the morning too.. winning! Today instead of taking coffee to go, we ordered to enjoy there. We also ordered food. I brought my computer to work from so we can thoroughly enjoy our meal and the space. We shared two dishes: - chilaquiles: tasty, still crunchy chips, mild spicy salsa verde, scrambled eggs. very tasty. next time will try with meat - french toast: thin, toasted on the edges, soft center, served with powdered sugar and fresh blueberries. will order again Their coffee drinks are delicious. Strong enough espresso for me, enough flavor and sweetness for my sweet tooth husband to love. There was a steady flow of customers coming in. Some ordered to go but a lot of people sat and occupied tables. Nice to see a local small business thriving. I will definitely be back to work and drink. will also come for one of their Tuesday wine pour events.

    We came here for early breakfast, at 7 am shortly after they opened the door. The cafe was still…read moregetting ready. We browsed through the menu and decided to order a couple coffees, a breakfast burrito, a toast with some side eggs. We sat outside which was cool and quiet, it was still early. But I got bitten by a mosquito immediately, and we took our coffees and moved back inside. The service was good, the breakfast came out quick. I enjoyed my breakfast burrito and the toast and eggs are fine. It's a little pricey for all that at $42. Yes. I understand that we are paying for the expensive neighborhood. It was a good experience but we understand there are many great choices in the area.

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    Cielo San Marino - Indoor vibe.

    Indoor vibe.

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    Chicken Pesto Sandwich.

    Cielo San Marino - Inside my Turkey Sandwich - really lovely!

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    Inside my Turkey Sandwich - really lovely!

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