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Great coffee, but they have a handful of staff members here that are such awful people to be in the…read moresame room with even for 10 minutes. I don't know their names and I don't even think I have to describe them, I'm pretty sure anyone who has ever been here will know exactly who I'm talking about. They always look like they just ate a lemon unless they are laughing at someone, and as I wait for my coffee I watch how they treat their coworkers and the other customers. Not being outright rude, but passive aggressively hostile. They are clearly disgusted with the existence of most people, so it's a weird job to take under those circumstances. Great coffee, though.

Ordered an iced americano with almond milk and it was perfect. With the addition of the cookie it…read morewas a perfect balance of coffee and a sweet treat. I love the eclectic vintage vibes inside and love the outdoor seating for people watching.

Upstairs for college kids

Second floor seating with large windows.

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Soy latte

Kafana Coffee Juice Bar

4.7(43 reviews)

2.5 mi

I'm not one to make reviews but I just visited this hidden cafe spot, and I am not disappointed!…read moreThe look inside feels like walking into a cozy cabin! They open at 8am but I arrived a couple minutes prior but the barista Sophia still took my order which I thought was very welcoming! Super kind and friendly, and her latte came out amazing. They know what they're doing here! Will definitely be recommending this place to all my friends!

Never judge the book (or cafe) by its cover. Let's delve right into this humble review. ;D Haha!…read more Kafana Coffee Bar is a nice little coffee shop hidden in South Pasadena that share the same lobby with a gym. They serve breakfast, pastries, coffee and tea (hot/cold) drinks. Their coffee bar is centrally positioned that offers a 360 degree view of the lobby. Seats were very comfortable with a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered an Iced Coffee ($3.27). And it was simple in taste and in appearance but refreshing nonetheless. Service was spot on. Staff was affable and competent. Prices are fair. Offers free wifi and street parking. What captivating for me was their interior design because it kinda reflected that of your own living room with flat screen tv, bookshelves, bar stool, love chair, sofa and a coffee table. Overall, I had a nice experience and somewhat enjoyed my iced coffee; I really like their chill living room vibe. I still recommend this coffee shop.

A very organized Condiment section.

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Very nice bathroom

Two Kids

4.5(271 reviews)

2.0 mi

With some time on my hands, I decided to head over to Two Kids Coffee to grab my morning pick-me…read moreup. On a Friday morning was not too busy at 8:30am and waited for 5-10 minutes to order my Americano. But it was a wait that didn't feel like minutes, rather it felt like seconds. The warm atmosphere of a modern Coffee Bar with minimal decoration and soft music playing in the background with the soft morning sun gleaming a tad through the window made from some cozy and cinematic vibes. My coffee came out and tasted so smooth and heart warming. It was hot but not too hot, just enough to get the cold out of my hands and heart. I sat outside where there were some chairs and enjoyed the peace of a Friday morning. Definitely a 10/10 morning for me. Parking is relatively easy and free around the neighborhood and plaza across the street, so if your nearby, please come through and enjoy a cup and relax!

I had a good experience at Two Kids (South Pasadena). I ordered the Espresso w/ Milk & Chai ($6.75…read more- Iced). It's simple, clean ingredients. The crisp taste of well-brewed coffee and chai is refreshing. (Important: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment. Also, this is a "Laptop Free Establishment." They have no available electrical outlets and no customer internet.) I arrived at Two Kids (South Pasadena) on Tuesday (around 12:28PM). Parking is free and available. Two Kids (South Pasadena) is located across from South Pasadena City Hall. There's a competitive, free lot in the rear; it's a "4 Hour Parking Limit." Also, there's available, competitive free street parking. Staff is very mellow, professional, and respectful. Staff politely answered all my questions, and Staff felt very low stress. This location is surprisingly popular, and Staff easily breaks into friendly conversation. My drink took about three minutes. As mentioned, I ordered the Espresso w/ Milk & Chai ($6.75 - Iced). The drink is very underwhelming, but it's 1000% better than any chain coffee joint. The Espresso w/ Milk & Chai had a light enduring caffeine, and its flavor is very basic and simple. I would not drive a long distance for these drinks, but if I lived in the immediate area, this business is an easy spot to incorporate into a daily routine. It's affordable and good enough. On ambiance, Two Kids (South Pasadena) happily embraces its "just good enough" features. It lacks many basic amenities; there's no restroom, no customer internet, and no electrical outlets. They proudly have MANY little signs proclaiming how it's a "laptop free establishment." The location is also small; there's about two counter tables and three tiny stool tables. However, Two Kids (South Pasadena) is comfortable. I especially appreciated the air purifier and the strong ventilation. The place felt airy and refreshing. Also, the stereo system is very clear and with chill music. They even had one tiny bottle of hand sanitizer by the counter. It's also very animal friendly since I saw customers walk inside with their dogs on the leash. Overall, Two Kids (South Pasadena) feels built to serve the local community. It's not an impressive spot, but there's glimpses of passion for locals. If you live nearby Two Kids (South Pasadena), I recommend. It's not bad at all. 4.3 out of 5

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Lobby

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TeaMorrow

4.2(497 reviews)

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Pleasantly surprised with this cute little tea shop and restaurant. They have a nice selection of…read morefood, snacks, and drinks. Super chill environment where people can come and chat over some boba or dine in for dinner. The food is authentically Chinese from Yunnan province. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend checking this place out for a quick bite or some refreshing drinks.

TeaMorrow in South Pasadena is a great local spot to chill and refreshing drinks with company (or…read morealone). The atmosphere is open and airy, making it a perfect place to catch up with friends or get some work done while enjoying a drink. Milk Tea was excellent. Only negative was their metal indoor chairs. Whenever they moved inside, they were so cringefully loud.

Indoor Seating

Taro Taiwanese Shaved Ice served with taro paste, mochi, sliced almonds, Pocky and mint.

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Fresa Fresca (strawberry jasmine tea) $6.25

Kaldi Coffee and Tea

3.4(357 reviews)

Really like this coffee shop. It's a great spot to work remotely from. I'll be honest I didn't have…read moreany coffee during my visit because I had already had 2 cups today, but it was still exactly what I was looking for. Beautifully nestled at the corner of El Centro + Diamond in South Pas. They have ample seating inside and outside. Inside has tables, but also super comfy leather sofas. There is free wifi, jammin' songs at the perfect volume, food, coffee, tea, pastries. Service was great too.

Break my Marbles! Get ready this is gonna be slasher…read more Kaldi Coffee & Tea is a corner coffee shop in South Pasadena. They serve basic coffee, tea, specialty drinks and pastries. Interior design and layout were cool sleek and spacious, respectively. Atmosphere was nice with plenty of natural light. Young staff were nice. They have front outdoor seats for those who prefer some view. I had a Mint Iced Coffee and it's complete whoppers! If Sauron exists this drink is perfect for him and his minions. It's blithering pathetic drink; there was not a good balance of elements in this mint IC. Drink was not brewed smoothly, not refreshing, banal plastic cup, and on top of it über milky. All I had was a tiny sip and I quivered. And I knew that it was a subpar-mediocre iced coffee. The price does not reflect the quality, I threw it away. No wonder the rating was utterly garbage. I suggest they overhaul their drinks. Overall, I will never come back again. And waste my resources. Not sure why folks enjoy this kind of iced drink.

American coffee culture

Saoirse Ronan took a day off at cafe

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Piccadilly Grace

4.5(1.1k reviews)

This place is awesome. It's so cozy and the food is amazing!!!! I recommend the chili and crown…read morejewel. The ingredients tasted so fresh. Love the outdoor seating. There's also lots of free parking in the area.

The Marino (tuna salad and avocado) sandwich was excellent and large, as usual (good for sharing)…read more The Piccadilly Turkey Chili however was really too salty. We had previously had a cup of the chili, which was good, but for some reason, this time it was noticeably too salty. Apparently they are now having live music. While we were there at lunchtime, a singer and pianist duo arrived and started playing mellow pop jazz.

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Fresh, fine ingredients

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Uncle Fung Coffee Stall

4.5(433 reviews)

3.8 mi

Family-owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

Arrived around 10 am on Saturday and was able to find a seat easily…read more Vibe 5/5 Nicely decorated with posters, had an old school kinda feel. It was moderately loud and there was a lot of foot traffic. ordered : (5/5) - The putu: the barista recommended this and I was pleasantly surprised. The Pandan works great with the coffee and it didn't taste too strong. - Putu ayu: it tasted like a fluffy cake with Pandan and coconut. It was good, but nothing spectacular. The other pastries on display also looked delicious! service: (5/5) The place was fairly busy but the barista took their time explaining the menu. parking: (5/5) Large free lot across the street, otherwise street parking. overall: The drink was delicious and I would come back to try others!

Came here with a friend on a Friday morning and had such a nice, chill experience. Uncle Fung is a…read moresuper cute little coffee spot with a cozy vibe and a small selection of homemade pastries. We ordered the putu and a dirty Milo. The putu was definitely our favorite, the coconut pandan cream on top was so good and really made it stand out. The dirty Milo was solid too, just not quite as memorable in comparison. I already had breakfast before coming, so I didn't get to try their pandan chiffon cake, but it looked really good and I'd come back for it. It's a great place to study or just hang out for a bit. The baristas were really friendly and helpful, especially since it was our first time there. Parking was easy too. There's a free lot in the back and also a free public parking structure on First Ave, which makes it super convenient. Overall, a solid spot if you're in the area and want something a little different from your usual coffee run.

Risoles

"Dirty Milo" Single origin espresso, milk of choice, Milo, salted cream top.

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Chiffon Pandan

Danbi Coffee

4.3(374 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great place to post up & study or get work done!…read more * Few outlets (may be hard to snag a table near one) * Many tables * Bathroom available * Free WiFi I got the banana cream latte with oat milk - LOVED! The toffee was a nice touch and I really enjoyed that the cream had real banana in it. Big fan! Parking was not bad at all, I didn't even park in the lot in the rear and had no trouble finding parking elsewhere. Music wasn't too loud or distracting, so very conducive for working or chatting with a friend!

I LOVED MY DRINK! As soon as I finished I wanted another one. Such a treat. It's a cute cafe with a…read moregreat selection. They certainly have a diverse menu that rotates and it seems they are in the specialty coffee / matcha lane. Cream tops, fun flavors and such but they use good coffee beans so I am sure there regular standard cafe items are also really good! The service was quick and the space was spacious to work but it does get crowded! They have a nice patio too! I can't wait to come back!

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Espresso tiramisu

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Einspanner ( Vienna Cream Coffee )

La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

4.0(686 reviews)

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I don't usually leave reviews-- but the staff here were so sweet and kind. I liked the vibes of…read morethis cafe for studying. My croissants were super good too!!

This review is based solely on their whole cakes, as I have yet to try any of their drinks or other…read morepastries. I stopped in during my lunch break to purchase a cake for my boyfriend's birthday and was happy to see they had several ready-to-go options available. There were a few different flavor selections, all inspired by Mexican flavors like dulce de leche and horchata, and every cake looked beautiful. Based on the staff recommendation, I chose the dulce de leche cake. It turned out to be the perfect choice and was thoroughly enjoyed by the birthday boy. The cake was moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated since some cakes can be too heavy on sugar. I can't wait to bring my mom here - I know she will enjoy a good coffee and a concha. This will definitely be my go-to spot for cakes. The interior was also really super cute. Loved the way everything was merchandised. Thank you, La Monarca!

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Piña Danish, Piña "roll", Concha con piña.

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TRES LECHES ICED LATTE W/COLDFOAM + HORCHATA ICED LATTE 10/10!!!!!!

Charlie's Coffee House

4.1(396 reviews)

2.6 mi

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A charming and quirky little coffee shop. Complete with a functional, yet decorative stoplight, a…read morepiano, and Buldak ramen for sale- A lot of character! I ordered the raspberry latte which was both sweet and strong. The barista was super friendly. Overall, a nice place to hang out and enjoy the space.

Arrived at this coffee shop a little before 8am and there was no one there... interesting because…read moreusually coffee shops are super busy in the mornings. The coffee barista promptly took our orders! Vanilla latte with soy for J (hot) and lavender latte with almond milk for me (iced). Went to use their restroom and it was clean. When I came out, there was a line! We just beat the morning traffic. Feels cozy inside and has an interesting menu. We have family down the street so we'll probably be back to try again!! Lastly, coffee was solid, i liked mine, not too sweet! Only ask is that the hot coffee wasn't that hot but maybe we should've asked for that?