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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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
1 year ago
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
4 months ago
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 is a cute Japanese coffee shop that serves delightful sandwiches and mini cakes. It's located on S. Lake ave in Pasadena. They have ample of tables and seats on a very relaxing atmosphere. Furthermore, its aesthetic interior decor and spotless white wall and high ceiling with recess lighting makes the store look more spacious. We were warmly greeted by a young female staff. It was our first time here. They have a modest menu of coffee, juices, mini cakes and egg sandwiches. I had an Egg Heaven and Iced Honeycomb Latte. The sandwich tastes good and the latte was refreshing. They have a plethora of hand crafted mini cake desserts with ostentatious decorations. Prices are fair and competitive. Plenty of street parking. Staff were cordial and professional. Service was on point. Overall, I enjoyed their food and drink and service. I will definitely come back and try their desserts. I recommend this coffee cake shop. read more
2 years ago
A cute shop in Pasadena serving up quality egg sandos & coffee drinks with unique options. I ordered the Mentaikoyaki sando and it was creamy with plenty of egg flavor and the pollock row gave that creamy and fish flavor that paired well with the eggs. The bread is soft and holds the sando together and is similar to most Japanese egg sandos that I've had. The dirty matcha latte I ordered had great matcha flavor and paired well with the coffee once it was mixed. Pricing is on the more expensive side for the food but not many shops in the area make sandos so it's one of the few options avaliable but still tasty nonetheless! Service was friendly and quick and the staff had my order out pretty fast! Parking is available on the street or on one of the lots nearby. read more
Very enjoyable and delicious cakes mainly. Super moist and not crazy sweet. Good with their well made coffee too. Egg salad sandwich is average. Earl Grape- really moist and milky almost like a tres Leche. The grape was surpring as it added to the texture to cut the milly soft texture and added a small crunch. Really enjoyable. Pink Lover- raspberry rose. It is not too tarte, which is always a worry when choosing Raspberry but this was perfectly light on the tartness yet you still taste the raspberry. The rose is not perfume either. Just a hint, yet you still taste the rose! Cinnamon honey coffee: very good. Their coffee is a good dark roast. Smells amazing, tastes amazing. Not too sweet, perfect to eat with the cakes. Egg salad sandwich. Nice soft boiled egg. The filling itself was ok as it could be more compact and the flavor was fine. The bread is alright too as it could be softer. The shop interior is nice and bright. Clean and ambient too. The staff is very helpful too for recommendations, super nice. read more
Came here on a Saturday and it was quite busy. There was only one person working and though she was able to provide a quick service with a positive attitude, I feel bad since she was doing it alone. Anyways, I ordered the Okonomiyaki Sandwich because it was the most unique one in my opinion. All the sandwiches reminded me of Japan since the quality looks superb, so you honestly can't go wrong with any of the choices. Anyways, I really liked the toasted bread, but it got soggy really quick because of all the sauces. The eggs were fluffy and cooked to perfection. The bacon added a nice touch to the flavor. The cabbage was cut into shreds, and it was evenly mixed with the dressing. Overall, I really enjoyed this sandwich. It was a bit on the higher ends but the quality of it was worth the try. Parking was a bit hard since it's street parking. read more
10 months ago
Update: What a shame on you calling me a lier saying that I didn't order cake today. You are trying to frame me as a lier? Does that make you the righteous one?No! I might forget about it and didn't order cake today but I ordered three cakes yesterday and two cakes the day before. Go check it out in your system. It doesn't changed the fact that I supported the business for spending more than 100 dollars in a week. That's the truth. Stop twisting it and framing me as a lier. That doesn't change the fact that you showed a very bad attitude. Also I rarely leave bad reviews and last time I left a bad review was more than 5 years ago. It's so funny that now you try to frame me as someone that always bad review. So pathetic. You are the one that's trying to twist everything and blame it on me. You should really reflect on yourself instead of just blaming everything on a customer that spent more than 100 dollars in your cafe in one week! If you see my daughter stain your table just tell me that and I will say sorry for doing anything wrong. But you didn't even mention that. However, showing an attitude the minute we came in and yelling at a customer is not a good business conduct. My daughter didn't do anything wrong today or break anything but your attitude was really rude. The truth is the truth. Framing me as a lier or anything doesn't make any of your behaviors better. As a business owner, respecting a customer is basic. I guess you will never learn and I'm not going to waste my precious time on you. It's simply not worth it. (See attached for some receipts if you say I am a lier) Original: Very bad service. They don't welcome kids at this place and show attitude to customer! My family came to this place today, ordered a few drinks and cakes and stayed for a little bit. My daughter got bored and leaned on the chair. And the owner yelled at me loudly saying " if your daughter falls l, we are not responsible for it and don't blame us on it!" I don't really get where that attitude is coming from since we sitting quietly in a corner and didn't do anything! This is not what you should say to your customer! We supported their business multiple times but we will never come here again. If you simply don't like kids or don't welcome kids, you should just put a sign on your front door saying kids not allowed! One life advice for the owner, If you don't welcome your customer and don't value every one of your customer, your business won't go too far. read more
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Elaine Y.
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2 years ago
Decent Japanese style sandwiches. I will say the service is nice and they try to Give you good flavors. Chill vibe, almost like a coffee shop, but not quite the vibe of lounging. Better for quick bites and an Asian Island taste. Not the perfect sandwich, but I'd go back. The guac mango sandwich my friend described as interesting. And the spam sandwich was extra saucy. Almost too much. I will definitely go back. Their coffee and drinks are serviceable, but I'd love more of a coffee shop options. read more
Cute, quaint shop selling Japanese egg sandos, pillowy cake desserts and drinks! Came for a Yelp event and loved it so I decided to bring hubby to see the store in person. Their cold brew was nice, good aroma & I'm not a coffee person so I liked that it was smooth and not bitter. I tried their Ube Latte w/ almond milk (unsweetened) and it was so good! I might try their other ube drinks/desserts next time.... Also tried their Matchamisu (matcha + tiramisu) and I loved it!! Not too sweet, cakes are pillowy soft and airy. I liked it over the Black Sesame I tried before. Parking can be found on the street ($1/hr, not metered on Sundays), or you can park at the other free lots nearby on Lake (i.e. by Macy's/Erewhon) or the free 90 minute parking lots behind Walgreens or Granville. read more
This is Pasadena's best kept secret. Adorable cakes in a tin that are perfect for picnics or to take home. Literally couldn't decide which one was my favorite--the mango one that looks like a sunny side up egg, but I think the matcha yuzu with the fluffiest chiffon cake definitely won. Besides sweets, they also have Japanese-style sandos. The staff recommended the one with pork floss--if you don't know what pork floss is, give it a try, I guarantee it goes so well with the egg sando! Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more
I was in the area after a workout class with a friend and we were craving some sandwiches so we decided to drop by this place. They sell a wide variety of sandwiches and cakes. My friend and I got the egg heaven and okonomiyaki sandwich to share. The fillings in both sandwiches were really good and tasted exactly like how you imagine them to. They really reminded me of the kind of sandwiches you get in Japan except the bread is not quite as soft. Our sandwiches took around 10 min to come out so it was pretty fast considering they're made to order. We didn't get a chance to try the cakes but they all looked really good so we'll probably have to come by again to try them out! read more
Pillow Talk was a spot that I came across when searching for specifically egg sando. The store is located on the busy street of Lake Ave. However, I went around 11:30 am and was able to find a spot on the street that was free for 1 hour. After browsing the menu, I ordered the Mentaikoyaki and a strawberry fruit sando. My order was ready in 5 minutes. When it came to the Mentaikoyaki, it fluffy and had good flavor. It wasn't amazing, but decent. For the strawberry sando, this was where my experience fell short. The sando wasn't sweet and it lacked flavor. The bread used for the sando didn't hold the filling together, as it kept falling apart with every bite. I ended up not finishing that sando. My overall recommendation would be to stick to the fresh sandwiches. I'd still come back to try the other variations of egg sandwiches. read more
2 years ago
Food: had a chance to try out this place when my boyfriend and I were looking for a light lunch place before heading over to huntington library/garden. We ended up deciding on metaikoyaki sandwich that we shared together. The egg was hot and fluffy, with a bit of savory salty taste of cod roe, it was what we had wanted and needed before a whole day of walking. I just wish it had a little more sauce and maybe more thick soft milky bread enveloping the ingredients. I really wanted to try their dessert, but don't think I had enough stomach space for more food. Price: each sandwich ranged $9-13, which I think are slightly on the pricier side. Similar street sandwiches usually are supposed to cost less, but they're sold on the streets not in a restaurant like this Ambiance: cute little shop with clean white interior, about 5 ish tables inside, best for casual hangout/date with a partner or friend Service: the server was nice and took our order at the cashier without any issues, you pick up your food from the counter when it's ready, make sure to clean up after yourself as well. Seemed like this place was still relatively new, and the workers were trying to figure out how to run it, took a little time to get our food Parking: we were able to find some free alley street parking close to the restaurant on a weekend lunch time read more
6 months ago
7 months ago
The fluffiest sandwiches & perfectly proportioned cakes. Ambiance is super cute & service is quick. read more
Looks like they've renovated, there's a nice big menu hanging on the wall now and seating against the wall. Recently tried their mentaikoyaki sandwich which is warm and flavorful. Personally, I like it better than their egg heaven which has cold egg salad and is overall a very eggy dish (but if you love eggs, this is your dish!). They were doing a small discount in celebration of AAPI month too :) read more
1 year ago
Japanese egg sando and chill vibes. Pillow Talk is a great stop for a light lunch, snack, or afternoon dessert. And the staff are also friendly. The sandwiches are light but flavorful. I ordered the tamagoyaki, hoping for a light lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the flavorful egg sandwich. The musubiyaki was also delicious if you need something a little more substantial. In contrast, the matcha was nice and strong. The iced matcha with mango was well balanced with a sweet mango flavor that really came through the matcha. Meanwhile, the lavender and honey matcha was a little too subtle for my tastes, but I could still taste the matcha and honey. Overall, I'd order both drinks again. Meanwhile, the cakes are light and flavorful. The tiramisu was surprisingly one of the better tiramisu cakes I've had. Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts and I make a point of trying it everywhere I go. Their addition of a coffee jelly layer added moisture without soaking the cake layers with cream. Likewise, the matcha cake has a raspberry jelly layer that adds moisture without soaking the cake layers. And like their matcha drinks, it has a pleasantly strong matcha flavor. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the Guaca-mango sandwich and another cake soon. read more
7 months ago
I used to enjoy their cakes which come in silver tin jars. I've also tried their egg sandwiches like the egg-salad style one and the mango avocado one. However I think their quality for the cakes has gone down..Not sure why but I received a frozen mango mousse cake for the Sunny Side up?? I ordered the mango-flavored Sunny side up via Uber eat but don't know why it was frozen.. It wasn't the soft chiffon cake but hard to eat. I paid a good $18 to get this cake with coffee. No one expects to eat a frozen hard cake from this cafe. Their employees should have checked to see it was frozen or not. Next time I'll probably just get my sweets from Motto Cafe since they have higher quality dessert and cakes in my opinion. read more
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Elaine Y.
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The staff are so sweet. I believe them to be the owner operators. They made me feel right at home. Bless their hearts. I would come back just for the service. But seriously the food items are delicious. Not only are they original and elegante treats. They are delicious. It's a small dinning room with limited seating but very clean. You get a nice with a nice view of the street. I would call this place a gourmet boutique made and served with love. Stop by and get your love. I will definitely be back. read more
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Elaine Y.
Thank you for your support !
4 months ago
This place is exceeded my expectations!!! Nancy, the owner, was so helpful in helping us determine what we should order. She definitely converted me into loving matcha. The sandos were delicious!!!!! And the ube latte was not strong (I don't like the strong taste of matcha). Establishment is super clean! I have to come back!!!!! read more
Pillowtalk is a cafe located in Pasadena. They have street parking available, a restroom available, and minimal indoor seating with outlets. The inside is cute and homey. They have drinks, cakes, pastries, and egg sandwiches. The staff were really nice and inviting. Drinks and Desserts We ordered the dirty sesame latte for $5.95, the iced tiramisu latte for $5.95, the sparkling yuzu and strawberry for $5.45 each, the strawberry cake for $8, the taro ube cake for $8, the matcha tiramisu cake for $9, the okonomiyaki sandwich for $13, the mentaikoyaki sandwich for $13, and the egg heaven sandwich for $11. We really liked how there was a wide variety of options to choose from. The drinks weren't our favorite; they kind of just tasted like watered down coffee and nothing else. The sparkling drinks had very little flavor as well. The cakes were our favorite; a little expensive but they were moist and had great flavor. They also weren't too sweet which we loved. The sandwiches were yummy and filling but definitely overpriced. Overall | 4.1 The ambiance + service: 5/5 The drinks: 3/5 The cakes: 4.5/5 The sandwiches: 4/5 The price: $$ read more
Pillow talk can now happen whether you're single or not. Just come to Pasadena and get yourself a yummy egg sandwich. We got the mentaikoyaki sandwich cause who doesn't love cod roe and eggs? It's fluffy, it's flavor, the mayo sauce was on point. It's a hole in the wall shop that you don't want to miss. If that wasn't enough, there's desserts and drinks too so go crazy. read more
8 months ago
Yummy matcha lattes and a delicious egg sando that sent me straight back to Japan. We tried the sunny side up dessert as well, it was fresh, light and not too sweet. Lovely staff that customized a drink for us and packed everything with care. read more
9 months ago
I love this place! The pastries are always so fresh and the lattes are amazing! The staff are very friendly and helpful! I'll definitely be back soon read more
Can't believe it took me this long to give this place a try! We stopped by here for a quick bite and it was the perfect afternoon snack. + Dirty sesame latte: The drink was pretty good but not very memorable. It had the right amount of sweetness and cream, but the black sesame taste was faint. + Egg sandwiches: We tried the mentaikoyaki and tamago pork floss, but our favorite was the mentaikoyaki. I loved how fluffy the eggs were, just the way I like them. The portion size is generous, the bread is soft, and it came out hot and fresh. + Matchamisu: The cakes are all so cute, and they come in a tin can that you can reuse. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of this one. The matcha flavor was very subtle, and the cake part was somewhat dry. The shop is very clean with minimal decor. There are a few tables, and they keep the music volume low - making it a great spot to chat or get some work done. I'll be back to try the other sandwiches! read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
I've been wanting to try these Japanese egg sandwiches for a while. Whenever I see people eating them on YouTube or Instagram, they look so good. And maybe I was expecting too much, but these were just okay, at least for the price. The Musubiyaki, which was probably the best of the 3 we got. We also got the Tamagoyaki for my son, but we also ate it, which was also decent. However, I would say the worst one was the Egg Heaven sandwich which was pretty much just a regular egg sandwich you might make at home but a bit saltier. We also got a couple of desserts, including the Taro Ube and Sunny Side Up. I was told the Sunny Side Up was their most popular dessert and was definitely the better between the two. Overall, it wasn't a bad sandwich, but I definitely don't need to come here again. And as I noted, I might have been expecting too much, but it just wasn't nearly as good as I had hoped. read more
4 months ago
10 months ago
I wanted to try something new and a place I've never tried before. So I walked inside of here and I can say I am very happy that I did. The greetings were great and I ordered the tiramisu and a sparkling yuzu tea and the lady behind the counter guided me in the right direction with my decisions and again I am very happy. Everything tasted amazing and the drink is delicious. I love everything about this place. This place is so clean and well kept. The ladies behind the counter were amazing and I love that they get customer service and speaking to the guests with love. I would have given them 100 stars if I could. read more
5 months ago
This spot has been on my bookmarks for a good minute. I happened to be in the area and finally gave it a go. The cafe itself is located off Lake. Busy street, some street parking and lots. Very cute & simple design. Now the food, I ordered the Okonomiyaki sandwich. Reasonable price of $13. Best decision ever. I feel like people hear egg sandwich and its always hit or miss. This place is honestly pure hit! Sandwich was conveniently cut in half and packed neatly. So soft. So much flavor! The bacon and toppings were great. I cannot wait to come back here. Their drinks look amazing! Read less read more
Cute Japanese fusion coffee and dessert shop. Highlights of the menu: 1. Sunny up side dessert - Mango coconut 2. Strawberry shortcake 3. Dirty sesame latte 4. Okonomiyaki sandwich read more
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Elaine Y.
Thank you so much for the great support and photos!
This is a cute dessert shop in Pasadena and a overall nice spot to co-work at, I hung out with my co-worker! They have various items like cookies, pastries, desserts, sandwiches, cakes, sweet drinks, and coffee. They have good wifi but, unfortunately, no bathroom to use! All of their sandwiches look amazing, especially their Okonomiyaki sandwich, but I got their Mentaikoyaki, which comes with salty pollock roe, egg, cheese, dashi, mustard, and mayo. It was super delicious and savory but quite filling. I also had a nice Vanilla Almond Latte, which helped me finish off the day of work. It's definitely a hidden gem! read more
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Elaine Y.
Thanks for the support.
Went to pick up some of the cakes to try. The store is clean and wasn't busy/quiet when I went in the afternoon. All of the cakes are in a refrigerated counter so it made ordering/pick up quick. The cakes are all so pretty in their containers! The cakes are light, fluffy, and mild on the flavors. I liked the pink lover the most because of the raspberry jam and lychee mousse. Parking- street parking read more
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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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