I met a couple of friends for coffee there this week. The coffees, coffee selection and hot chocolate were great. Nice place with large parking lot in the back and good sized outdoor patio with seating. We had a cinnamon roll and gluten free cookie that were delicious. The service was great and there was ample seating even with a good sized crowd. My only disappointment was a limited breakfast menu and not a lot of muffins/pastries. read more

I tried the MUD/WTR coffee which is a masala chai with the fraction of the caffeine. You can taste the mushroom flavor mixed with a hint of cinnamon. A nice alternative to coffee. read more

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One of the better iced oat lattes I've had. The banana bread was so so, don't think I'd get it again. The shop itself is very spacious and also shared space with a brewery. There is plenty of parking in the back. I was impressed with the utilization of space for both types of crowds. They also carry their own merch, super cute shirts! Would definitely come back. I noticed there were lots of people working on themselves while enjoying a cup of coffee - some were journaling, some were studying scripture, and some were having deep meaning conversations together. Love this type of easy Sunday morning :) read more

ROSEBUD COFFEE was hopping on a Sunday morning. There were a lot of tables and they were all full. The space is wide and high, large enough to accommodate brewing and roasting equipments and still leave you feeling like you entered a hangar. Their Cortado is good, strong and tart. Iced Latte is strong and creamy. Large free parking lot behind the building. There is a rear entrance for those walking in from the parking lot. read more

I love trying out new coffee shops and this is a great one! Today I was a first timer at Rosebud and I enjoyed their iced lavender latte with their banana oatmeal! The service was great with the nice ladies up front! I'll def stop by again! Oh and the parking is a plus!!! read more

Rosebud Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cute coffee shop in Pasadena. Plenty of parking (street parking in front and a small lot in back). I didn't realize it would be better to park in back until after I entered the coffee shop and ordered. That's when I saw a sign that directed people to continue walking out through the back, leading you to the parking lot in back. I believe this is due to social distancing in case they have a line, then you don't walk back towards the line/people. There wasn't anyone else in line at the time, but I didn't ask to backtrack. I ended up walking out using the path they laid out and walked around the building to my car in front haha. The employees are friendly. They greet you with a smile and wait patiently while you make a decision. They have their current menu taped on the counter. And there's a bunch of plants everywhere :) I ordered the matcha latte and they asked if I wanted it cold or hot, and if I wanted it sweetened or not sweetened. I asked for hot and sweetened. They filled up the cup till it almost overflowed and gave me the lid separately. The flavor was good, and I'm glad I got it sweetened because it wasn't too sweet. I did notice on the menu that they have seasonal drinks but didn't ask what they are. Also they do provide the option of Oat or Hemp milk for an additional 75 cents. read more

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spacious and clean environment parking great quality and variety of pastries and coffee friendly barista (especially Roy, he is knowledgeable in coffee ) Would highly recommend Rosebud for people who need a spot to chill and relax. I appreciate their heart for helping transitional-age youth as they are looking for a place to work and skills training. read more

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Cool little spot that is also a brewery in the evening I think. It wasn't too busy or loud when I was there. All the guests seem to be respectful of the noise levels. Good place to study or work. The coffee is just so-so. I tried their seasonal Maple Latte which is supposed to have housemade syrups. While I'm sure it did, there wasn't anything special other than the $7 price. I usually determine if a place has good coffee or not by their drip coffee. So I'll come back again to give it another go one day. read more

Rosebud Coffee - Maple Latte with nice foam art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Solid coffee shop. Never too busy. Friendly service. White/sterile aesthetic. Smooth coffee. If you need a spot where you can find a table to work/chat, this is your spot. Coffee is reliable and their homemade floral syrups are quite good. Only reason I can't give five stars is the atmosphere. It feels like a blank, minimalist canvas and I prefer the brick/oak feel to give some character. Overall, definitely worth checking out. read more

Rosebud Coffee - Signature rosebud latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I found this establishment to be VERY enjoyable. I had to run some errands in Pasadena, and found myself in need of coffee mid day. I had never heard of this place, but decided to give it a try. The coffee tasted great: the espresso was rich and brewed well. We also shared a breakfast burrito that came with a delicious salsa on the side. The ambience of this shop was very cool too, I could see spending a few hours there with coffee. If you want a sweet spot to get a cup of coffee and relax, check this place out! read more

Fantastic space to work from your laptop. Tons of seating and varieties of them, from a table with benches to high top tables. However would be nice if the people that come in solo could be more courteous about not sitting at two-person tables and instead opting for the seating along the table at the wall. The burrito was interesting and I was definitely expecting more of a breakfast vibe but it had barely any egg. There's a free parking lot at back plus a cute outdoor area mixed into it so A+ all around in terms of the space. They also post the WiFi username and password on a piece of paper so it's nice that they're not stingy about. The brewery is a cool addition and I was thinking I'd like to come back for it. However, it's a little off putting when you're sitting at one of the tables and you're just slipped a sign that says to basically get the hell outta there by 4:30 pm if you're not going to get anything at the brewery. My friend and I were well aware the coffee shop had closed but it was weirdly passive aggressive to receive that signage. I think if the person had said "just a heads up" as she put it the table, it would've been a better approach. Instead she just put it down, without saying a word, and then walked away with this like annoyed smirk on her face. But I know I expect too much from people to be courteous! All that being said, I probably won't return to go to the brewery. Just left a sour taste. read more

Rosebud Coffee - Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Rosebud has improved a lot in recent years and have been coming here regularly for the past 6 months. I only get their lavender latte with oat milk here and it has to be with oat milk. Something about that combination here just works for me. Normally not very big into flavoring for lattes but I crave their lavender lattes. They have a big-ish parking lot in the back and have a back door for entry if you park back there. Staff is always friendly and service is fast! read more

Love this local shop. It is so much more than just coffee. Add in chocolatier, boutique gift shop, and future coffee bean roaster. They're also about doing good and helping the community! The owner makes chocolate bars in-house and it is absolutely divine. For the holidays, they have limited edition dark chocolate with hazelnut and a unique ginger snap chocolate. Grab it before it's gone! Perfect little stocking stuffer and you'll be supporting small business (funnily enough, there was a support small business rally driving by when we were inside ordering). Oh yeah, their coffee is good too. I've never had a bad latte here. :) read more

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This place is perfect to visit to get some work done. Do expect to hear some chatter so bring some headphones to tune out the noise. Very spacious and bright with plenty of seating. The coffee selection and quality is great. The employees who have helped me during my last few visits have given me great service. Drinks are decently priced and I love how this coffee shop is right next to a brewery. Great place to bring some friends and have a good time! read more

Delicious coffee! Great service!!! The signature iced chai, made dirty, was perfect! The wait was very short , especially for a Saturday morning. read more

Very solid drinks, love the art, no complaints about the service - they're very friendly - and they've got a great working environment too. read more

Rosebud Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love love love this coffee shop. I come here almost three times a week to get a latte or cappuccino and work. When I can splurge, I also get the breakfast burrito which is delicious. They had a specialty Marzipan Latte that I hope they bring back. It was the best latte I have ever had. read more

Rosebud Coffee - Lavender LATTE - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Was coming in to work on my laptop, potentially get a cute drink. Wanted to get set-up first so I sat down, got my laptop out and tried to connect to Wi-Fi, saw I needed password so I asked the bartender. He said "we don't have WiFi on weekends" Saw 2 other people on WiFi, working on laptops next to me... pretty funny. Went somewhere else~ Good ambiance though, cute deco and smells like good food. I remember I came a few months back and got iced tea. The tea wasn't the vibe but the coffee my friend got was alright read more

Love this place! Super easy good seating options and easy menu and ordering everyone in here was just doing their own thing and I was grateful such a great spot was in my proximity their baked treats looked really great too and they're the same ones I see in all the LA cafes read more

Good strawberry crossiant. It is like an almond crossiant with strawberry filling with fresh strawberries. Iced tea was a standard iced tea. I had a nice passion fruit black iced tea. read more

Starbucks style coffee shop, the space is nice with a lot of seats but coffee drinks are extremely poor quality

Wow! The best spicy chai I've had since coffee manufactory when they were at the row! I'm glad it's down the street to get my fix at anytime. I also ordered the cinnamon roll and wish they'd clean it up a bit. I had a bit of a walk and the frosting was overflowing here and there. The roll itself was good, but the frosting tasted a bit sour from the cream cheese. I'll pass on this next time. I'd definitely like to come back for their other baked goods. And for customer service, if I'm being honest, the person at the counter was not very nice and quite rude, not just to me, but every person they encountered. Customer service is 0/5. Inside vibes: super chill. Everyone on their laptop doing working and pretty spacious too. read more

Was so happy to find this little gem of a coffee shop! First time here, I ordered an iced matcha green tea latte with oat milk and it is now my go-to drink... The drink was a nice green color and was a perfect balance of matcha and milk. If you're a fan of subtle sweetness, be sure to ask for them to sweeten it. They have a house sugar/honey(?) syrup that I enjoy! You do need to purchase something to get the WiFi code, however the ambiance of the place is such a solid study spot that I am okay paying $5-6 for a drink every once in a while. I have come here on a Saturday morning and a Wednesday afternoon and both times there was sufficient seating. They also have many tables that are conveniently located near plugs, so you're able to charge your items if needed. read more

Rosebud Coffee - Matcha latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Rosebud has an amazing mission and I'm happy to support them whenever I can. Even during construction, it seems like a great study/work space as there is abundant seating so you could spread out. I also noticed plenty of outlets to keep your devices charged. Drinks: Lattes are my go to and they do a great job at making them! Lots of great foam on top. They often have seasonal drinks and most have been a hit. I applaud their inventiveness but some just weren't for me haha. They had a peach-mint latte, which I might have preferred as a tonic. Food: Haven't tried their sandwiches, but they get their pastries from Sugarbloom so you know they're great. I stopped by around noon and half the pastry case was cleared out by then. They also sell day old pastries at a discounted price. Parking: Lots of street parking in front of the store was available. I also spotted a lot in the back. read more

Rosebud Coffee - March 2022 Specials - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Part coffee shop, part art gallery...all wonderful!! Rosebud Coffee is an absolute delight. The space is open and airy...a comfortable place to read, work, or just post up and relax. The manager, Jackie, and my barista, Ellie, were incredibly wonderful. And oh my...the coffee and pastries were utter perfection. Jackie enticed me to try a rose/cardamom latte, topped with rosemary. So much fancier than anything I normally drink...and oh, what a treat!! In this era of 3rd Wave coffee shops, it's easy to get lost in the expectation of it all. It's so wonderful when you find a place that takes perfection to an even higher level. Will definitely back and highly recommend it to all my friends in the area (yes...I mean YOU!!). read more

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Quick summary: They have good coffee and decent pastries but don't go out of your way. Details: I've been here probably 20x since they've opened cause I live walking distance to this spot. Have tried their americanos, lattes, chai's, and iced tea and all are consistently good. Their pastries are overpriced but good - I get them once in awhile but if they dropped the price 30-50% I'd get them every time. They're priced like a higher end bakery and the quality is good, but not THAT good. The only real problem here that stops this from being a 5 star spot is the consistently poor to mediocre service. Generally cold, rude, or dismissive... it doesn't matter if you tip every time or can order pleasantly and concisely, they seem to not enjoy being there... The kicker is *i think* the service started to improve lately AFTER they started training the "at risk youth" program which may or may not seem backwards. The baristas I used to see often a year ago who really really were extremely I haven't seen and some of the people who are clearly trying, are decent humans. Don't get me wrong, the people who seem like supervisor or actual employees still seem very cold, so perhaps there is a management issue with service or lack of connection with staff, but that's their main issue. There is a lot of good coffee spots close by, and this place is not cheap, so if you're looking for a place to become a regular at or add to your rotation, I generally wouldn't recommend this spot unless you live super close by like I do. Ps: charming little brewery connected to them with solid beers and good food read more

Ambiance was nice. They had a bar inside which was cool. Service was good and fast. Latte was ok, not my favorite. Tasted slightly better than a convenient store coffee, but with some flavor. read more

Rosebud Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I like it here, though it's frustrating that there are barely any gluten-free alternatives. Lunch is all sandwiches. How hard can it be to keep a loaf of gluten-free bread? Wait let me answer that question, it's not hard. read more

Doesn't it make you feel good to support something beyond an actual business? If yes, Rosebud is the place. Came here after reading their story which was truly inspiring. Great coffee. Flat white was truly amazing! Pastries were delish too. Oh and I love that it's very spacious inside, and it also has outdoor seating. Coffee with a cause! A must visit! read more

Rosebud Coffee - FLAT WHITE, LATTE and blueberry cheesecake morning bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Excellent Coffee with a purpose - plus great friendly service, plenty of spacious indoor and outdoor (temp in parking lot) seating. Great pastries and selection of espresso classics and some unique spins read more

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Iced Lavender Latte, Rose Latte or Golden Latte??? Hmmm...decisions, decisions...okay, I'll go with the first one and come back for the other ones next time, hehe! Rosebud Coffee is located on Colorado Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue in Pasadena. Definitely a hidden gem that is located right next to Sun Works Tanning and pass VONS (adjacent on the other side, just pass Sierra Madre Boulevard a little bit). The place is spacious, nicely ventilated and pretty chilled in the morning (around 8:10am on Sunday). Great for studying or hanging out. There's also outdoor seating - both in the front and back of Rosebud Coffee. The one Unisex Restroom is clean, nicely stocked and maintained. Parking: Parking in the back and street parking all around (watch for signs). COVID-19 Safety Procedures: All patrons and employees wore face masks, hand sanitizers are available and social distancing practice. I got the $5.25 Iced Lavender Latte, which was delightfully smooth, creamy and delicious. I went with regular milk and loved it. Dairy alternatives available include Oat Milk and Pistachio Milk ($0.75 extra charge). A very relaxing, yet brewed-awakening drink. Poured over ice, a great way to start off my morning. I also got the $10 Rico Suave Breakfast Burrito consisting of eggs, bacon, Tater Tots, avocado, Cheddar and Cotija Cheese, rolled in a tight and neatly compacted flour tortilla. Served with Cilantro Crema and Molcajete (not spicy at all) dipping sauces. The breakfast burrito was tasty, very filling and pretty hefty (think brick size). Adding both the sauces together definitely enhanced the taste. I also liked how tightly compacted the burrito was rolled and so all the fillings didn't fall out, yay! Service: Both the male baristas working there were sweet and efficient. My food and drink were brought over to me within less than 10 mins. After I was done, self clean up, used the restroom, and went about my day. Before leaving, the barista thanked me again for coming. Awww, super sweet customer service! Wifi: Pretty strong and located at the bottom of your electronic receipt. Or, you can ask the baristas and they'll give you a print out copy as well. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here Rosebud Coffee and look forward to trying out their other drinks, savory food and pastries in the future. This coffee joint is a delightful spacious to get away from everyday life while enjoying a cuppa Java and yummy food. Until next time! read more

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I'm going to get this out there first before you judge me too harshly...I do not drink coffee. Or any hot drink for that matter. Unless you consider soup a hot drink? I don't, but not judging you if you do...Anyways, growing up in SoCal and it always being hot all the time, I never had a desire to put any more hot into my body. Didn't see the appeal in it so never developed into a coffee or tea drinker. You must then be wondering, okay then why are you reviewing a coffee shop? Well because this coffee shop does serve other things and I also come here mainly to work and be able to have wifi. So I will be reviewing those two things. They offer free wifi to guests. There is a limit for up to a maximum of 2 hours but you can just log on again once it runs out. I guess this could be a problem if you're in the middle if downloading or up loading something or on a wifi based call or meeting, but hey it's free! They've recently started to do kind of a co working type of thing where you can reserve a desk to work on for just $10 per day and it includes access to printer, locker, unlimited wifi, drip coffee, and 10% off on any orders. That's a pretty good deal! The location itself is great, lots of free parking in the lot out back as well as free street parking. The place is huge for a coffee shop, with plenty of seating for people to meet or work on a weekday, with outlets for you to plug in devices nearby. They have community events that happen here, a small stage for presentations and a tiny art gallery of local artists' work. I also like that they are mission driven and you support a cause instead of just being strictly for profit. The main reason they aren't getting 5 stars from me is because the hours aren't that great, I feel like they close a little too early. The lemonade is also super sour. The barista did ask me if I wanted it sweetened and I declined but dude I didn't realize I'd be drinking straight lemon juice. So yeah, next time I would get that baby sweetened. Other than that, cool place check it out and support them!! read more

Rosebud Coffee - The end is near, or has it already happened? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had tried them for a Yelp Elite event and have been coming back a few times thereafter. There are a lot of good coffee places in the area and this has been one of our favorites. We come for the flat white and a cappuccino and both are rich in taste and yet simple- no frills just exactly what you need. They do have other flavors and specials to offer but I do like my coffee simply recognizing the boldness of the roast. Their pastry case is also great with a variety of sweet and savory options but I do like the white miso kouign amann. Definitely worth trying! read more

I love the high ceiling, spaciousness. It's a cute spot and a great place to come back and do some work. I tried their rosebud latte-- not too sweet and well balanced. Their americanos are always consistently good! My go-to drink! read more

Rosebud Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love love love their coffee (in the early morning only) and the pastries! When you ask them to warm up your pastries, it's better taste than any other bakeries! read more

If you're looking for a coffee shop away from the business of West Pasadena, Rose Bud is a great spot to relax and enjoy some coffee and grub. My go to here is a hot vanilla latte because I love the taste of their espresso and I usually pair it with their strawberry jam-filled almond croissant. By far my favorite croissant at any shop that I go. It is a very popular spot for college students and sometimes it may be hard to find a spot to sit, but they also have an outdoor patio in the back that has some shade. I recently tried their menu food items and discovered that their vegetarian breakfast burrito it delicious! It comes with a side of a pesto sauce that tops it off really nice. $15-16 for a coffee and burrito seem a tad bit expensive, but I wouldn't pay that if the flavor wasn't there. Never fear about parking. There is plenty around the whole shop. read more

Rosebud Coffee - Hot vanilla LATTE to go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came here to meet a friend. Tried an Americano and their burrito. I'm not a coffee connoisseur but I thought the Americano was good and the burrito was delicious. Plenty of parking which is a real plus in Pasadena. And plenty of seats too. I think some people just just sit and work all day until closing. read more

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Great location, really nice staff, good food and coffee. Solid spot to hang out or do work.

Came here on an early Saturday afternoon and there was no line. Ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it was pretty good, definitely one of the better ones I've tried in Pasadena (and I've had a lot). Simple and straight to the point - not disappointed! The interior is light and airy which is nice, with a decent amount of seating. Only complaint is it's a little echoey, so I could see it getting really loud when busy. There is designated parking in the back which is really convenient. read more

Honestly the coffee taste like water or milk, and there's not too many options to choose from although they're pastries did look very yummy. The service was also great. read more