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    Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena

    4.2 (591 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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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!!

    Taro Ube Cake
    Kasinee N.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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

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

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    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.

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    Sweet Red Peach

    4.5(62 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    This bakery is out of control! Strolled in looking for a Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday sweet treat and got…read moremy world knocked off balance by their Cinnamon roll! Not only is it ranked #1 in LA but it goes above and beyond the call of duty. Look at the photo! You can't even see the roll! The icing game is strong! The dough, fluffy. The culinary specialist, Cañada, must have graduated from MIT because she engineered the perfect formula for it! I don't know what else to compare Sweet Red Peach too because they're in a league of their own! The service is quick, staff friendly, the ambiance quiet and intimate. This the perfect place to blow your new years resolutions!

    This review is for the cinnamon roll only - my bf and I are in search of the best cinnamon treats…read morein LA and hearing the hype about this cinnamon roll made it a must-try on our list! First, the good: the cinnamon roll was moist and fluffy all the way through. No dry cinnamon rolls here! The service was also very friendly. The not so good: my first bite, which somehow managed to not have much icing, gave me a clear taste of the dough. It reminded me a lot of canned biscuit dough. I prefer a thicker icing, this one was quite runny and very sweet without any nuance to the flavor. Also, I really wanted to try the peach cobbler cupcakes but they didn't have any cupcakes in stock at all, only a few cake slices. We went around noon, and I hoped they would have plenty of options around that time :/ Unfortunately I've had much better cinnamon rolls elsewhere in LA. It's still tasty because, well, it's a cinnamon roll... but not sure I'll be back unless it's to try the cake or cupcakes.

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    4.5(630 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    April 24, 2026 | Pasadena | After seeing a movie nearby at iPic, my friend, and I walked over to…read moreWanderlust Creamery! Ice cream hit the spot on a beautiful and sunny day!! Kinder | I absolutely love Kinder chocolate, so this was a plus in a rich chocolate, flavorful way! Ube Malted | I'm always up for flavorful Ube; sweet purple yams and was blended with malted milk, so delicious, loved it! Mix It Up | Yum! Since I got two scoops in a small cup, I blended them in the cup until it was nice & smooth! What an absolutely delicious combo! Inside | There are large murals on the wall in beautiful pastel colors displaying travel destinations & scenery! Also travel books and travel themed items around! The destinations that caught my eye were: Thailand & India, both which I've traveled to and loved! Customer Service | Thanks for the samples. Overall | Yes, please! Ice cream is always a great idea, especially when there are often new, unique and flavorful combinations! Let's go!

    I can't believe they've got the Shanghainese White Rabbit flavor …read more All the red hearts!!!!! So creamy and amazing. The service today was kind of meh the staff was awkward... feeling more like I stopped him from chatting with the staff from pressed juice But guess what, the ice cream is way too great. No time for awkward lol The seat was nice. The environment was pretty nice for a weekday. Highly recommend the new flavor!

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    Passionfruit cacao (vegan), Japanese neapolitan, and sticky rice & mango (vegan)

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