Coffee, Tea, and Cafes

Café Culture in Food & Drink

Coffee, Tea & Cafes

Pasadena is a haven for coffee lovers and tea enthusiasts, boasting an impressive array of cafes, coffee shops, and tea houses that cater to every taste. From cozy, neighborhood gems to upscale, trendy establishments, Pasadena has it all.

Explore the vibrant coffee culture, with expert baristas showcasing their skills and passion for the craft. Whether you prefer a perfectly brewed cup of artisanal coffee or a soothing cup of tea, you'll find a place to indulge your cravings. Pasadena's cafes and coffee shops offer a wide variety of specialty brews, from velvety lattes to bold espressos, satisfying even the most discerning palates. For tea lovers, the tea houses in Pasadena provide a serene and inviting atmosphere, serving an extensive selection of loose-leaf teas from around the world.

Bakery/Café

Fika Fika

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Fika Fika is one of Southern California’s popular local roasters serving the best coffee and teas. In addition to their signature classics, they are most known...

Bakery/Café

Float Pasadena

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Retro Soda FountainFloat is a modern take on the old-fashioned soda fountains from the 40s and 50s. When they walk in, guests are greeted by friendly baristas...

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Ginger Corner Market brings you comfort food and welcomes you like family. A charming one-stop shop for the community. Grab a cup of coffee to-go, eat lunch,...

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At the Gourmet Cobbler Factory, you can expect quality delicious homemade cobblers and pies mixed with only the best and freshest ingredients paired with ice...

Boba

Hai Cha

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HaiCha is a cozy addition to the boba scene in Pasadena. There is a variety of drinks ranging from milk teas, lattes, and fruit teas. The tea leaves are...

Bakery/Café

Hello You're Welcome

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HYW is a place where cultures converge through food heritage, incorporating the flavors of Rwanda, South America, Morocco, and Sicily into their donut lines...

Bakery/Café

Highlight Coffee

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Highlight Coffee is a coffee shop in Northwest Pasadena. Their coffee is silky, smooth yet semi bold, aromatic, and easy to drink without a bitter or sharp...

Bakery/Café

Home Brewed Bar

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Cold Brew Coffee Shop. Home Brewed Bar specializes in artisan cold brew coffee and tea, and non-dairy milk, boba from all over the world and each cup is...

Bakery/Café

I Like Pie

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Old Pasadena welcomed a new pie shop dishing out individual pie experiences with delicious personal pies. Flavors change seasonally based on regionally sourced...

Ideology Coffee

Ideology Coffee is an intimate cafe that offers various types of coffee and tea along with pastries and light snacks. All staple syrups are made in-house...

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Intelligentsia is a specialty coffee pioneer and has been serving some of the world's best coffee to Los Angeles since 2007. The Illumination Bar in Pasadena...