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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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

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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

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Pink Lover, Salted Oreo, Peach Perfect - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I've had this spot saved on my Yelp bookmark forever because who can resist those pretty cakes in tin cans?! Finally went after a birthday lunch & it was just okay. The shop is small, but clean and cute. Had no issues with the service. I got the yuzu matcha, grape earl grey, chocolate crunch, and taro tin cakes plus the dirty sesame latte. The flavor profiles were interesting. It was super creative, but none of them blew my mind. All the cakes were gorgeous in color despite minor imperfections but I think the problem is that I got overhyped by how gram-able they are. Perhaps it's because they're premade so ahead of time that it's lost flavor or freshness. The latte was needed after the long walk here, but not that memorable either. There's a roasted black sesame milk tea in a shop in Arcadia that can't be beat. So overall taste was average for me, but there's a chance I'll give it a second chance one day since the creme brulee flavor I really wanted to try was out of stock. read more

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Nice quiet spot with cute snacks! So many different desserts that you can try (there's a mango cake/jelly dessert that looks like a sunnyside up egg ) - plus the little cakes come in a mini metal tin that you can keep. We ordered: - iced honeycomb latte: typical iced latte with honeycomb bits on top, either can each the crunchy bits on their own or wait for it to melt into the drink. Definitely needed a caffeine fix but it wasn't outstanding - matchamisu: good amount of matcha and layers of texture was interesting - cake was a little dry but considering how its $9-$9.50 probably best to split with a friend - white chocolate muffin top: shaped like a cookie but tastes like a muffin, it was nice of them to heat it up for us but I found it a bit sweet read more

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The food here is good as I have had their egg sandwiches as well as their desserts. I would definitely say that their service is friendly and the ambiance is pretty chill as well. The only thing is parking can be a bit tough sometimes as it's on a busy street but overall I would come back. I have recommended this place to multiple people. read more

Just ok, which is too bad because it's a great concept and it looks really good. We had the egg salad sandwich and the tamagoyaki with the mentaiko. First, the egg salad was too salty and I had a little shell in it. Also, I don't think the bread should be toasted. I think egg pairs really well with the soft Japanese milk bread without toasting. The drinks looked really good but didn't try it. Overall, just ok. read more

I'd seen this recommend by others on the Facebook group SGV Eats and decided to give it a try. I got an Egg Heaven sandwich for myself and my bf, a taro ube cake and an earl grey grape cake. First I'll say the place itself is small but cute. The ladies working there was wonderful! I had a lovely conversation with Jacklyn (sorry if I spelled her name wrong) and it made the wait fly by. The sandwich was very tasty, but massively overpriced for the small portion. The taro ube cake...near flavorless and very dry. But the earl grey cake was unique and tasty. But neither were worth the price either. It's the pricing that's made this lose stars for me. I'd give it 3.5 if I could. But really that's because I enjoyed the conversation and the food was decent. But way too expensive to return. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Egg Heaven sandwich, Taro Ube cake, Grape Earl Grey cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Menu consist of Japanese Sando. Different version of egg sandwich and of course fruit sandwich. They also have cheesecake with different fusion inspired. Opted for the eggspolsion sandwich tons of eggs. Lighter and creamy. Salted egg and pork floss gave that salty sweet but not enough of the salted egg yolk. Pink lover lychee flavored light and not too sweet Chestnut was good with a nice texture If you don't like super sweet this is a good dessert place read more

The worst 'refresher' drink I have ever had. 2 spoons of yuzu flavored jelly smeared to the sides+ perrier. That was it. Awful. Never again. read more

I couldn't decide which sandwich I wanted so I asked the worker which one was her favorite. The one she recommended was delicious. Next time I want to try the desserts read more

A quaint yet delightful cafe in the heart of S Lake Ave (narrowly escaping the influence of the recent Eaton fires), my experience at this family-bred establishment was excellent to say the least. The cafe is quiet and allows one to fully enjoy their individual experience in comfort. The Honey-comb latte was the perfect sweetness level, which is hard for me to say with my picky, non-sugary minded Asian palette! The Ube and raspberry cakes in a cute tin can were flavorful and just the perfect size for individual consumption. The egg sandwich had a nice fluffy texture in both the bread and toppings. Service was extremely quick and friendly. Would highly recommend supporting this fantastic local business! read more

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Discovered this place from a Yelp event we have returned to try other things and it doesn't disappoint. After reading some other reviews while I agree prices are a bit steep the quality of everything here is just great. I'm completely in love with the sandwiches here and highly recommend you all try it. The cakes come in a container I'm now collecting at home lol. Great service great food highly recommend them! read more

Whats another way to cool down while walking down lake? I came in for a matcha latte but saw the Matcha Affogato and Im sold! Probably one of the best one I had, usually its coffee, but matcha tasted better. If you're craving for a simple Affogato with coffee, matcha or black sesame- Pillow Talk got you! read more

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Pillow Talk Cafe is located on Main Street of Lake Avenue with convenient street parking. It's my go-to spot for egg sandwiches and desserts! The Mentaiyaki Egg Sandwich is my favorite, egg is cooked perfectly, it's best to eat it fresh and piping hot as it doesn't quite taste the same when you takeout. The desserts are equally impressive, with the Pink Lover Lychee dessert being my favorite with its light and refreshing flavors. The Strawberry and Oreo Lollipop Cake is also a fun, easy-to-eat treat, while options like Salted Oreo and Matcha Yuzu offer bold, creative flavors. The sandwiches and desserts keeps me craving to eat it again. Definitely will be back soon! read more

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Pillow Talk in Pasadena is a great place to stop by for lunch. It specializes in Japanese-style sandos and layer cakes. The Okonomiyaki sando, made to order and served warm, is delicious and also surprisingly filling. The layer cakes are made I n cute reusable silver tins. The earl grey grape stole the show for me! They also have artisan bakery items like cookies and matcha muffin tops. I got one of each and really enjoyed them. Service is friendly and helpful, but the cafe itself is a little odd. It was empty when I came and seemed to not get a ton of traffic. I also thought it was a little weird that a cafe wouldn't have a public restroom, but I asked nicely and staff let me use it. Sanitation could be improved. There's a vent on the ceiling that's pretty filthy. I noticed when a spider dangled down on a thread from the vent as I was eating. Overall, I'll be back for the food, but it's not the most atmospheric cafe around. read more

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I've been meaning to try this place forrrrrrr foreverrr - I finally did and I'm glad it didn't disappoint! My friend and I shared two sandwiches. I got the okonomiyaki sandwich and my friend got the one with spam. The bread was very soft and the bonito flakes added a really nice umami to the eggs which were nice and fluffy. I also liked that the cabbage gave the sandwich added texture along side the bacon. The spam one was also really good too! We opted to wait to get coffee across the street so we ended up getting the black sesame cake for dessert. It was good! Not too sweet, and the container it comes in is also cute! The person who helped us was also very nice. She offered us water and was very patient with all the questions I had about their cakes hahah. The ambiance inside is pretty simple and casual. There's plenty of seating inside! Great place to catch up with friends! read more

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

A family member brought 6 sandwiches and 4 desserts, all in different flavors. Overall, the flavors were okay, but they are a bit pricy. Sandwiches: My favorite was the Mentaiko. Not much mentaiko there but enough to know that you are eating mentaiko without the sandwich being too salty. Egg Heaven and Tamagoyaki were also delicious, but not much creativity in flavor. But this is fine; sometimes you want that classic flavor. Musubi, Okonomiyaki, and Pork Floss were too salty. However, I appreciated the Asian flavors mixed into the traditional egg sandwich; gave me ideas for my next egg salad sandwich. Dessert: We had Oreo, Black Sesame, Matcha, and Taro. They come in tin cans, which I assume is reusuable, but seemed unnecessary. It probably contributed to the price which I thought was a bit high. Overall, the flavors were not strong enough. And if you don't like mousse-based desserts, this is not for you. They have a layer of sheet cake, but most of it is mousse. While I enjoyed trying the different flavors, I was not impressed. The concept is great and the food is Instagrammable. But I would work on the flavor balance and consider switching the tin can to something less permanent and sustainable. read more

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A MUST-TRY !! Would I come back? YES. Don't underestimate these 4-inch cakes! They are PACKED with flavor & are the perfect 'Asian Sweet' if you know what I mean ;) Here's What I Got: Iced Honeycomb Latte: - 9/10 - Super aesthetic - Strong coffee flavor - Not overly sweet Matcha Mango Latte: - 9/10 - SURPRISINGLY REALLY GOOD - Matcha & mango flow rly well--don't overpower each other Okonomiyaki Sandwich: - 9/10 - Bacon, egg, cabbage, mayonnaise, dashi - TASTES VERY SIMILAR TO THE REAL OKONOMIYAKI - Bread was FLUFFY - Egg was cooked perfectly - Good amount !! Pink Lover: - 9/10 - Raspberry jelly, lychee mousse, rose mousse, chiffon cake - Raspberry & lychee go really well together. Was definitely studied at this combination Sunny Side Up: - 9/10 - Mango jelly, coconut mousse, chiffon cake - Very subtle mango flavor - SUCH A CUTE DESIGN Black Sesame: - 9/10 - Black sesame cream, sweetened osmanthus, black sesame cubes, black sesame chiffon cake - PERFECT FOR BLACK SESAME LOVERS - SOOOO GOOD. I really loved that both the cream and cake were black sesame Strawberry Shortcake: - 9/10 - Perfect for strawberry lovers !! read more

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Really cute yet unassuming place, about the size of half a typical store, sandwiched between two larger stores along Lake Ave. It would be easy to miss if you weren't paying attention! But walk in, and you are immediately greeted by the loveliest, warmest lady (who I presume to be the owner) that is just bursting with smiles and sunshine. She told us all about their delectable sandwiches, amazingly creative (and gorgeously presented) cakes and incredible blended drinks. We sampled two of their blended drinks, a savory Japanese-style sandwich and the "Sunnyside Up" (mango and coconut) and Tiramisu cakes, both served in very aesthetically pleasing steel tins that you can take home to keep. A joyful little spot that is perfect for a casual pick-me-up or afternoon snack. Neighborhood gems like these are what make Pasadena the best place in LA. read more

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Egg Heaven Sandwich -- A delicious cold sandwich with soft-boiled egg! Okonomiyaki Sandwich -- A warm and savory delight with eggs, bacon, cabbage, and dashi, topped with that rich okonomiyaki sauce! Mentaikoyaki Sandwich -- My absolute favorite! A warm, flavorful mix of salty pollock roe, egg, cheese, mustard, and mayo--so good! Service: Fast, professional, and efficient! Ambiance: Such a cute and cozy café--perfect for a relaxing bite! read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Okonomiyaki Sandwich , Egg Heaven Sandwich , and Mentaikoyaki Sandwich IG: @thehungrydancer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

We stumbled across this adorable find while getting boba next door. It was such a nice treat for a Sunday afternoon. We tried a few of the desserts- Matcha yuzu- good blend of the matcha with the citrus Black sesame Sunny side up- good fruity blend of mango and coconut. As if you were eating a smoothie Pink lover- a little tart, a little spongy and not too sweet Chocoberry- richer than the others and heavy on the chocolate. The desserts weren't too sweet, which was much appreciated considering how dense some of them were. They were served in adorable reusable tin cans. Great for an individual dessert or you can get a few to share. This is a cozy spot to stop in for a quick dessert or snack. Small tables offer intimate seating. We didn't get a chance to try the sandwiches but looking forward to coming back for those. read more

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Nothing to write home about sadly. The fruit sandwich costed more than the egg salad. I didn't really taste anything i hadn't had before. I thought it was be seasoned differently or something. I wouldn't waste my money here on this stuff read more

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Pillow talk will whisper sweet nothings to you until you're - full Let me just say this place actually has authentic Japanese street doos which is yum yum The coffee is the bestest And the people there overall have a chill I drink coffeee as a means of pricing my social worth vibe read more

First time trying today and I got blueberry matcha, heaven egg sandwich, and the salted oreo cake, everything was super yummy! The employee there was friendly and super sweet too, definitely going back :D read more

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Pillow Talk is just right there in quaint downtown Pasadena. My friend and I made our way here almost on accident as we tried to churn through another rough week of school. I ordered the ube latte and he got the honeycomb latte. They were pretty standard, I would say -- pretty good, but not extremely memorable. I think the star of their show is the desserts, but we weren't really in a dessert kind of mood when we went, so we didn't try them. There's enough seating for most people because it's not super busy, and the tables are well sized. The storefront does face west, so if you're getting there in the afternoon, keep the lighting in mind as the sun starts to set. read more

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First time trying this place, had the musubiyaki sandwich was really light and delicious. Service was good and the workers were friendly, took our order right away. Will come back to try their other menu items. read more

Bought the masago sandwich which was hard to eat because the filling kept falling out. Also got the black sesame cake which had a nice strong sesame flavor while not being overly sweet. Would love to try the other cake flavors too read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Tamagoyaki Sandwich, Black Sesame cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Egg salad itself was good but the execution of the sandwich was a bit lacking. Because the sandwich is cut into third the size of each piece is on the small size which makes the egg salad want to fall out. I was also expecting an egg salad sandwich similar to the ones in Japan and other places in the US which are not toasted. This is the first one I ever had that was toasted. It was ok but not what I expected. Place was nice looking and service was efficient. Price is a tad high at $11 for an egg sandwich. read more

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

Such a cute little place! I actually drove down here from Antelope Valley when visiting there from the Central Valley and it did not disappoint!! I got so much food to bring back on the drive and the lady was so sweet, she offered to pack it up with ice packs and keep it in the freezer until we were ready to leave! She even came over and chatted with us while we were seated and we were fortunate enough to hear the origin of the place and many other delightful stories from her business. I got several cakes: the Grape Earl Grey, Taro Ube, Black Sesame, and Kinako Chestnut. I also got the Egg Heaven and Mentaikoyaki sandwiches (we loved both!) along with the Strawberry Fruit sandwich (last one) and a Raspberry Lemon Muffin Top like the clip from Seinfeld! My company got a Cappuccino and then wanted to try the Dirty Matcha, but the lady was so sweet to warn her about the caffiene content and offer her a cup of water in the meantime as my company had divulged that caffiene does sometimes make her jittery. We got the Matcha Mango instead of the Dirty Matcha and it was exquisite! We got a Yuzu Fruit Refresher for the drive back and it was sparkling in the best way, and I say this as someone not normally fond of carbonated beverages. I'm super excited to re-use the cake tins and I'll update this review with a picture when I do. I am in love with their environmentally-friendly conscious effort to have containers that can be upcycled. I plan to return as soon as possible, and I strongly recommend that you seek this place out because it is worth any distance! read more

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Adorable restaurant with yummy sando. I do wish they use more traditional Japanese soft bread for the sando like in Japan. The egg salad inside was delicious. read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Egg Egg Heaven Sandwich and Tamagoyaki Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Leaving review here as well since there are two dif listings. Stopped in with my boyfriend for a tamagoyaki, Japanese egg sandwich, delicious fluffy folded omelettes with kewpie mayonnaise and lightly sweet bread tucked neatly into its tray. It was the perfect lunch to take out and eat at the park on a sunny day. It was so filling we probably could have shared one sandwich. Fast friendly service too. We also grabbed an Ube latte, and we couldn't stop remarking on how good it was, not too sweet with just the right intensity of yam, a great warm cup for this cozy season. We will be back! read more

Pillow Talk Cafe Pasadena - Tamagoyaki Sandwich and Mentaikoyaki Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is definitely a super cute spot that serves adorable cake tin desserts, drinks, and also some savory Japanese sandos! I tried a few of their cakes, and I really like the purple taro one. read more

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Stopped by this shop for a coffee fix and ordered their Vanilla Latte. It hit the spot and was stronger than expected too which was a nice surprise! In trying some of my friends coffee orders, all the coffees were very creamy and delicious. We came here after lunch and unfortunately were too full to try their desserts. But they all looked very delicious. The shop is clean and beautiful and they have a kinds of items to try. Would recommend this place for dessert and coffee! Also sampled their earl grey cake and it was AMAZING. My friend thought so too read more

This is a cafe that has it all: coffee, handcrafted desserts, & egg sandos!!! What I tried on the menu: egg heaven + tamagoyaki, salted oreo + sunny side up, iced honey comb latte, ube latte Super cute ambiance inside with nice decorations on the walls, menu that is big and concise. The service was very fast and kind. Thank you pillowtalk! read more

It's my first time here, and I like it a lot. A place with lots of drinks and snacks options. A place that's really good for afternoon tea with friends. They had good service, and the store is very clean. There's parking nearby and as well as street parking. Definitely will come back. read more

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Delicious sando and tin cake. Sunny side up (mango) was everyone's favorite. Friendly staff read more

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I've had this place bookmarked for a while now, and I am so glad I tried this place! My friend and I got the Okonomiyaki Sandwich, Mentaikoyaki Sandwich, and the "Sunny Side Up" and tiramisu cakes. Everything was exceptional! I loved how fluffy the eggs were in the sandwiches. I loved the okonomiyaki sandwich more, as it had bacon and cabbage! The mentaikoyaki was good too. Both sandwiches were incredibly filling, savory, and delicious! The sandwiches are ENORMOUS too. I would definitely recommend getting these as a quick, on-the-go meal! As a huge mango lover, the "Sunny Side Up" cake was heavenly! The cake had a super fluffy and light consistency and a strong mango taste. It wasn't too sweet either! I loved the tiramisu as well. Both cakes came in a cute little container! The service was quick, and the girl who helped us was very nice! The place's interior was adorable, and there was plenty of seating for indoor dining. I would definitely come here again! read more

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I googled this cute and cozy cafe awhile back, and finally came in today. It was clean, great lighting and the employees were very informative and helpful. It has been around since 2019, definitely check them out when or if your in the Pasadena area; it's worth it! They have a cute display of amazing looking treats and a wide spread of yummy drinks. I originally saw the matcha strawberry online but when I went in I got their special. Iced matcha with mango. Trust me when I say it was to die for! The matcha drink was so creamy and not overpowering. It was the best part of my morning. She did say I would love the matcha. Along with my drink I also got one raspberry lemon muffin top, and a Japanese strawberry cake. It tasted like heaven light, fluffy and lightly sweet. I will be back again thank you ! read more

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