Friendly service. I like that they have pastries, burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of…read moredrinks (matcha, coffees, teas, hot cocoa). The baristas make sure they make each drink carefully and allow you the chance to try it before you head out. There's plenty of seating. Some long bar tables, benches, and a sofa. It was quite loud inside on a Saturday so good to know if you need a quiet place to work. I saw quite a few people working on laptops as well as groups of people catching up. The front door has a sign stating that the entrance is wheelchair accessible. They also have a gender neutral bathroom.

i so badly wanted to love philz's matcha after finding out they launched it yesterday as a regular…read morephilz customer (my office is literally right across the street), i was really excited to try it with some coworkers. unfortunately, we all walked away pretty disappointed. between us, we ordered the regular, strawberry, strawberry mint, and salted caramel matchas. here are my thoughts: regular matcha (medium sweet): honestly the best one of the bunch by far. my only complaint is that it was still very sweet, to the point where it overpowered a lot of the matcha flavor. strawberry & strawberry mint (both medium sweet): this might come down to personal preference, but the strawberry syrup tasted really artificial to me. kind of plastic-y and almost cough syrup-like. i wasn't a fan of either drink, and the strawberry mint is basically the exact same drink with a mint leaf on top. both were also much sweeter than expected, making it hard to taste the matcha itself. salted caramel (light sweet): this was the biggest letdown. i specifically ordered light sweet because caramel is already sweet on its own, but somehow it still tasted like i was drinking a melted candy bar. i actually went back to my office, poured out about a third of the drink, and topped it off with milk just to make it drinkable. even then, it was still overwhelmingly sweet. the caramel drizzle also settles at the bottom of the cup, so i spent half the time stirring it. i think it would mix much better if the drizzle was put along the sides of the cup instead. sadly, this one barely tasted like matcha at all. that said, i'm still a philz fan and will definitely keep coming back. i just think i'll be sticking to what they do best: the coffee.

Banana matcha. Strawberry rain matcha. Idk. Best matcha. Best matchachacha! This place makes me so…read morehappy. I dream about it. Don't forget to go to blue rooster art store to pet the cat after! :)

Tucked away on a corner in Pasadena, this small cafe never disappoints. The interior is pretty…read morespacious with plenty of seating when it isn't busy. There's also seating on the patio, as well. They serve a variety of drinks ranging from matcha to coffee to teas. They even have a small section for merchandise. If you're hungry, they even have some pastries or cakes. My go to drink is the matcha rain but you can't go wrong with anything here. I love that their matcha drinks come with oat milk by default.

I love this coffee shop so much. Just like cute chill vibes with a perfect menu. Today my cup was…read moreso cute!!! Thanks for my kitty cup!

First timer! Outstanding coffee and teas !…read more - Refresher iced honey lemon frizz 5/5 -Pandan Matcha latte with matcha cream 5/5 -Chai tea latte 5/5 - Matcha Einspanner 5/5 Great Customer service, welcoming , positive vibes and helpful Clean environment, inside seating, and outside patio seating , Nice and calm seating . Restrooms available Parking available in lot and outside parking Definitely recommended Friends and family I will be back soon for more!

You could say the stars were aligned. Across the street, we had just finished eating lunch, some…read moredarn good Venezuelan food. We should have allowed that to be our indiscretion for the day. But nooooo. Mr. B can smell sinfully yummy calories, even with a bag over his head, a mile away. Their specialty... chocolate croissants. Thus, we let Artisanal Goods lure us in. No parking, way too busy, way too full to seat us, a line bursting out the door, the tiny bakery cafe still seduced us. That is, Mr B circled the block in the car but pushed me out to get in line. It was the idea of a flaky, buttery, chocolate croissant crumbling all over his shirt that made him do it. And I had no intention of saying no. The line went quickly. The last Kouign Amann had just escaped my clutches to the guy in front of me, darn it. But there were still trays upon trays of freshly baked, massive chocolate croissants displayed in their custom, wood display case right next to the register. Sorry about no pictures, but you know how things get out of hand sometimes. However if you want to experience an orgasm in pastry form, I suggest you high tail it here.

I honestly don't understand the hype. My experience here was disappointing from start to finish…read more The staff came across as cold, dismissive, and completely uninterested in providing good customer service. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like I was inconveniencing them just by ordering. A friendly attitude goes a long way, and that was completely missing. The coffee was even more disappointing. It had almost no flavor and tasted watered down, especially for the price. I expected a quality drink, but it was bland and absolutely not worth what I paid. To make matters worse, we were told to leave the patio an hour before the shop was even closing. If the patio has different hours, that should be clearly communicated instead of asking paying customers to leave early. Overall, this was a frustrating experience. Between the unfriendly service, flavorless coffee, and being asked to leave well before closing, I won't be coming back. There are plenty of other cafés in Pasadena that offer much better coffee and treat their customers with respect.

10/10 this place is great. ambiance, service and food was all amazing. I had the pancake combo And…read moremy girlfriend had the French toast combo

Absolutely loved Old Town Caffe! The food was delicious, fresh, and made with care. The croissant…read moreegg and sausage sandwich was a standout--the croissant was perfectly flaky and buttery, and the sandwich was so satisfying. The French toast was delicious and perfectly sweet, and the açaí bowl was fresh, refreshing, and loaded with great toppings. What made the experience even better was the amazing service. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and creating a great experience.

10/10. It's impossible to come in and not find something you're in the mood for due to the variety…read more Prosciutto Toast is among the best food I've ever had at a cafe, and the portion size is solid for the price. Staff is helpful and very friendly. Great music playlist. My second time in -- will definitely be back again!

I personally loved this cafe so much! The interior was truly so beautiful, and you could clearly…read moretell there was a lot of effort put into the making of this place. The service was also amazing. Their baristas are all so sweet and caring and always have everything you could ever ask for to put in your drinks. Same with the food. Everything tasted so yummy, fresh, delicious and overall so amazing. The owners have really made such a great spot for breakfast, lunch, and anything to do just in general! I'd highly recommend this place. Thank you Ctiterion, will definitely be coming back.

Off busy Colorado Blvd, one block from the Pasadena Playhouse is Home Brewed. Even on a busy (and…read morehot) Sunday afternoon, it's patio is a quiet, shady nook with soft, eclectic music playing. The coffee is first rate. The chocolate chip scone I had was crispy and wonderful. (Thank goodness they only had one left or I would have had two!) The coffees they featured on the day I was there were Maple Oat and a Sweet and Salty PB (peanut butter) Latte. If those drinks are as good as the mocha they made me, they should be great. My server, Onyx, was very friendly and welcoming -- and was a quick beverage maker. And other staff seemed nice as well. I would happily come to a show early to allow me time to visit here. (I live an hour from here, so, sadly, I won't be haunting their patio.)

Great customer service, met the owner and he was lovely! Great menu options…read more Parking was a b!tch so have fun with that, small cutsey cafe, the drinks came out in a few minutes and my matcha was really good quality but I feel my drinks came out sweeter than I had hoped but were good quality. I understand the general trend is for drinks to be on the sweeter side but I was hoping that because of the raving reviews that it would come out closer to my preference. I believe that this may be more of a reflection of the area. If you prefer your drinks more balanced or not too sweet, I would be sure to assist that during your order

I feel like it's rare nowadays to find a coffee shop that has actually good coffee + good seating…read more Copa Vida is a classic and for good reason! They have 2 units' worth of seating space so order at the counter and just find a space to sit. They'll call your name for you to pickup unless you order a food item. Americano ($4)-- Good espresso! It wasn't mine so not much to mention haha Latte ($5.5)-- Super smooth, good ratio of espresso to milk! It was just such a good classic latte. Not too milky and espresso was good not burnt/crazy acidic or anything. Mocha ($6.5)-- The mocha is real dark chocolate vs something like Hershey's syrup. You can definitely taste the difference! Good ratio of espresso and milk and I liked the dark chocolate! But if you're used to super sweet mochas then this isn't for you! Pretty reasonable prices for Pasadena no? Or am I just used to everything being expensive. But here the vibes are really nice. They have WiFi and outlets too so lots of people had a wfh set up. There's just so much seating and enough space in between where it doesn't feel cramped.

It had been a long time probably before COVID since my last visit to Copa Vida. I recently met up…read morewith couple friends for Sunday brunch and was surprised to see they've expanded into the space next door. The place was packed, and we were lucky enough to grab the last available table. I ordered the stacked pancake breakfast along with an iced matcha latte, which was refreshing after a workout class nearby. My husband chose the brisket lunch burrito. Our food took quite a while to arrive, close to 30 mins! But the staff was very apologetic and even brought us a complimentary muffin while we waited. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and delicious. I swapped the bacon for tofu, and it made for a satisfying breakfast. However, my husband wasn't as impressed with his brisket burrito, saying it was a bit dry. Based on this visit, I'd recommend sticking with the breakfast items, pastries, and of course, the coffee. Copa Vida still makes a great cup of coffee!