Cafes & Coffee Shops

With coffee shops and cafes spread all around the city and plenty in each district, you can always find the caffeine (or caffeine-free alternative) you need to boost your energy. Take a look at our guide to find the best place to grab a cup of joe.

Little Flower Candy Co.

Little Flower Candy Co. is a sweet cafe with delicious candy, coffee, and sandwiches. The fresh ingredients are also for sale, lined along a wall stocked with baking mixes, honey, jellies, spices, flours, and more so patrons can take the cafe home with them. Their simple menu is packed with green choices and feature an array of delectable fruits and vegetables.

Lavender & Honey

The little boutique, Lavender & Honey is a coffee bar and deli that is known for it's minimalist and modern ambiance. The signature hanging "succulent wall" is constantly featured on the Instagram and Snapchat of its many visitors throughout the day. The shop includes an espresso bar, sandwich bar, a tea and lemonade bar, and more.

Jones Coffee Roasters

Uniting cultural borders, Jones Coffee Roasters is a Pasadena "mom-and-pop-shop" success story. Established in 1994, the roastery grew on the retail and cafe side and became the beloved cafe it is today with two locations – one on Raymond Ave. and one inside Vroman's Bookstore. Jones Coffee's beans are acquired through direct trade with Guatemala, Sumatra, Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda and loyalists can buy their own blend to take home when they visit the Raymond location.

Amara Chocolate and Coffee Cafe

Amara Cafe takes coffee and hot chocolate and puts a firey twist on it. Their lattes and hot chocolate come with a spicy option that uses chili pasilla to give it a Venezuelan flare that is sure to wake you up in the morning. And if you think their coffee sounds good, just wait until you try their arepas and cachapas plates.

Home Brewed Bar

Home Brewed is a great place for specialty drinks that put a spin on your typical morning routine. Switch out a standard cup of coffee for their toddy latte made with cold brew coffee and sweetened house cream, frappes, milk teas, or fruit teas. Add toppings like lychee jelly, coffee, taro whipped cream, or "make it dirty."

Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters

Established in April of 2006, Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters is the brainchild of two friends, who shared a passion for coffee and began roasting at home for friends and family. Their dream grew into a full-blown business that now serves smooth, rich, and full-bodied coffee to Pasadena locals and loyal customers. Their beans come from various areas in Africa, Central America, Indonesia, and South America with decaf options available as well.

Rosebud Coffee

Rosebud Coffee began as an old coffee cart traveling around Los Angeles and has grown into a permanent location. The community-focused shop began as a refuge and served as a way to empower homeless and transitional-aged youth to practice a newfound craft – serving an amazing cup of coffee. Given a cause, Rosebud also serves a variety of coffees, espressos, teas, and pastries.

Republik Coffee

Republik Coffee is the ideal place to stop for an authentic, global coffee. Enjoy cold brews, lattes, cappuccinos, and tea while filling up with a signature quiche or toast entree. Salads and other small bites are also available. For those with a sweet tooth, try their vegan cookies or doughnut of the day. The cafe is a great place for lunch and socialization with friends.

Coffee and Plants

100% aesthetic and 100% plant-based, Coffee and Plants cafe is located in Old Pasadena's One Colorado. Enjoy dairy-free lattes, coffee, teas, and more while snapping a pic or two for the gram.