Finally visited Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters!…read more Jameson Brown has been on my ever-growing list of coffee shops to try, and I'm so glad I finally made it in! Tucked on a brick corner building in Pasadena, their simple signage is easy to miss (I've driven by so many times and never noticed!), but stepping inside, you find a spacious and inviting interior with ample table options and even a cozy fireplace in the back. Parking is street only, so you might have to walk a bit during peak times, but it's worth it for the atmosphere alone. There are a couple of outdoor tables too, if you want some fresh air. Jameson Brown is an artisan roaster sourcing beans from around the globe, barrels of beautiful coffee beans are on display and you can watch the baristas access them as they craft each drink to order. The menu is displayed on a giant blackboard, with special and seasonal offerings up front by the counter. New pastry selections include treats like calamansi cheesecake pandesal and sticky buns (with vegan options as well). The staff were incredibly friendly, patient, and welcoming as I took my time deciding what to get. I went with my usual vanilla latte, plus their specialty Vienna latte. The espresso in my vanilla latte was bold and delicious, and while I'm not a big cinnamon fan, the Vienna latte (with honey and cinnamon) was perfect to bring home to my husband. Loved the open space, perfect for meetings, game nights, or just working from a coffee shop for the day. So glad I could finally check this one off my list. Highly recommend!

Wow what can I say! Looking for a great cup of ice cold coffee on a hot summer day!…read more What a great find in Pasadena. The experience, the location and the ambiance just perfect to sit down to enjoy a cup of coffee! The aroma as soon as you walk inside just captures the essence of a coffee shop/ caffeinated tranquility. Service is fast and staff friendly! Ordered my iced mocha! Definitely hit the spot! Would recommend 10/10! Will definitely be going back soon.

Fika Fika is a great shop to get a fragrant floral tea and a small bite to eat. The menu has…read moreadjusted slowly over time, but they maintain a solid coffee and tea selection, with some food options and (at the Pasadena location) about 16 flavors of gelato. On this weekday I came for the Jasmine Milk Tea. Last time this was under the Tea Latte section, but they menu changed and there is now a dedicated Milk Tea section. And also there is a Jasmine Latte with Espresso in it, but that is under the Espresso section. I was able to get it chilled but without ice. The lowest sweetness level was 50%, but I asked nicely and they estimated they could make a 25% for me. It turned out wonderfully, extremely floral, barely any sweetness so the Jasmine aroma and taste were the dominant ones. In the food side I selected the popcorn chicken. I can take some heat but only a small bit, so I asked for the spice powder in the side. I just looove the texture of the popcorn chicken. You can see in the picture that it's a very thin breading, almost not there, but the texture seems almost as if an invisible rice flour was tossed in the outside. Still juicy in the inside, and small pieces to make every bite pop-able. The chicken comes with a ranch sauce, though to me it's a second thought. Add a hint of spice or even have the chicken as is, no ranch is needed.

Slimy matcha (I'm guessing the dairy may have been old), and I got sick about an hour after coming…read morehere. The Paws were also pretty underwhelming and tasted very artificial. The matcha foam was literally pulling with the straw like slime :/ I really wanted to like this place, but the experience was disappointing. When I asked the girl at the front if the matcha was supposed to look like that, she said yes because they apparently put something in it to make it thick. She did offer to remake it, but I said no because if the texture was intentional, wouldn't a replacement have been just as slimy? I was later offered a free drink if I emailed them 24 hours in advance. I'll give an extra star for the offer, but no thanks. After getting sick and having such a bad experience, I don't understand why I'd willingly come back for another drink.

Came on a Saturday morning after taking my mom to a doctors appt with her and my 1 year old…read moredaughter. We were looking for a casual spot with good food and fun and delicious coffee drinks. This did not disappoint! I got the pandan latte. Definitely heavier on the vanilla flavor but the pandan still comes through. My mom got the crème brulee latte and it was probably one of the better ones I've had. It wasn't just sweet - you could get the essence of that burnt sugar topping. For food we had the spam kimchi cheese croissant and it was so good! The croissant was nice and flaky. There was the perfect ratio of filling. It is a very craveable sandwich. All of this in itself deserved a 5 star review already, but one more thing happened I need to mention. We were just about to leave and I wanted a straw in my drink. I want to put it in the lid and instead I spilled it all over the counter. A woman who I presumed to be the owner immediately came over to clean the mess and told the girl at the counter to remake me a new drink. Given I was taking care of my mom and my daughter today, that small kindness meant a lot to me. Overall, highly recommend Dash. Good coffee and good people.

I've been to Dash a few times and have enjoyed it almost every time. One time my coffee was burnt,…read morebut that was the only negative experience. I love their pandan latte and their creme brulee latte. The creme brulee is on the sweeter side, so when I'm in the mood for that it's perfect. The service is quick and there's not many seats inside. The parking lot is tiny so parking situation is tough. I've had to park on the side streets before. Overall, Dash is a solid spot to check out!

Honestly a great place to grab a coffee, they hire from within the community and everyone is so…read morenice. I always come here to get a matcha latte, and they do it just right with not too much sugar. They also have variety of eatery and after regular breakie they also sell beer and have a bar! Although I've never came here for the other events I think they also host trivia nights that if I had more time in my life I would come and check out. I been coming here every week for their matcha if I have time and just some nice pastry to go with it. A lot of people come here to have their morning routine, they have indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice since people with dogs are able to bring their pets on not too hot days. They have parking in the back for just them, but they also have street parking if you want to grab and go! I've had their chicken sandwich, and its enough for 2 meals! Delicious and highly recommend!

I've been to Rosebud once before mainly because it's conveniently close to where I'm getting my car…read moreserviced, so being able to walk here is definitely a plus. I really like the concept of this place being a coffee shop during the day and a brewery later on. It gives the space a relaxed, chill atmosphere that I can appreciate. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just didn't do it for me this time. I ordered the $9 sub, which was premade and had that unmistakable straight-from-the-fridge hard bread situation. Plus, it could use some mayo, or at least some kind of sauce. For $9, I expected better and definitely wouldn't spend the money on it again. The hojicha latte was another miss. I've had hojicha plenty of times and usually love its smooth, roasty flavor, but this one wasn't sweet or creamy enough for my taste and came across a little too straight-up. The raspberry cream on top didn't add much flavor either. I also grabbed a day-old pastry. It was pretty hard and had a slightly stale crème-brûlée-like top, although I'll give it credit -- once warmed up, it was actually pretty delicious. Overall, 3 stars. I like the concept and the convenience, but unfortunately nothing I had was quite good enough to make me want to come back anytime soon.

Milk Brew was a really cool place to get some remote work done for a couple hours…read more The banana milk brew was kinda sweet with a nice coffee flavor. I also got a cappuccino to go, since I have to get a classic to really judge a place. John crafted a great one: no bitter aftertaste, gorgeous latte art, rock solid. Grabbed a banana milk brew for my wife too. Oh and all their syrups are homemade! Super rare nowadays! So much natural light in here, I loved it. I sat at the coffee bar and chatted with the baristas, John and Antonio. Super swell guys. The only headache was PARKING. Ugh. Why does Pasadena hate building community in its beautiful downtown? Definitely coming back. Pro tip: sit at the bar and talk to the homies. John and Antonio, I hope you guys do bring some coffee craft drinks!

What a cool concept! I had their flagship, the milk brew with banana milk and it was delicious!…read more As a fan of black coffee I avoid lattes, so when they educated me on how their process is almost like a cold brew steep, but with milk instead of water I had to try. Lattes for me just didn't carry enough of the coffee flavor, but with the milk brew it was definitely there. The service was so kind and I'm grateful they took the time to teach me about what they love. Also the cup shape is super cool small detailed I loved! There's plenty of room in here so I'm excited to see what other uses they can make of the unit! Please come try Milk Brew :)

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! :)

Danbi was an okay experience, just your typical cafe with your normal students & casual meetings in…read morethe background. I had the einspanner w/oatmilk! First sip I did taste the strong espresso; however after mixing it was pretty smooth and tasty. Throughout the afternoon I felt the caffeine level decreasing. So adequate for a short pick me up, not recommended to get you through the rest of your day. Cafe was cute & aesthetic, parking is available on the side of the streets and in the back!

Love this little cute place. High quality specialty coffee. I came here with family For a nice cozy…read moreafternoon.

Excellent ambiance for working! Outlets are readily available, great working music, and seating is…read morecomfortable. I ordered a pumpkin mocha, which I thought was quite sweet despite my sweet tooth, so I would consider that going forward. They also have a rewards system which is always a great incentive.

I wanted to take my mom out for some coffee and decided to finally give this spot a try. There is…read moreplenty of parking in the lot or on the street. It is nicely decorated with plants and is very unassuming. We ended up getting la chancla and a latte. They were delicious and a great way to start the day. We waited on comfy leather chairs and just caught up as we waited. It did not take long and the staff was super friendly. They also had patience since we had no idea what to order. It is also pet friendly. I always appreciate that and will definitely be back.

Nono is such a cute place with the nicest staff! I came on a Sunday morning and it was already…read morefilled but the line went by fast. We got two pastries which were delicious! I got the matcha/horchata drink and it was okay. I think it tasted more horchata vs matcha. I wish it was a stronger taste. I'll definitely be back during the winter months, it's such a cozy place! I also loved the community aspect to it. They had posters for events that were happening at the cafe.