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.

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LT9

LT9

Pure & Rich. At LT9, you'll receive quality food and drinks on-the-go in Pasadena. They offer a variety of tea, coffee, sweets, and their LT9 Bento...

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Located in the Harry Potter-esque Burlington Arcade shopping area of the South Lake District, Mandarin Coffee Shop is a small, woman-owned AAPI business...

Miss Cheese

Hop off the train at Del Mar Station and you come face-to-face with Miss Cheese Tea Café, one of Pasadena's additions to the boba family, that's rapidly...

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Motto Tea Cafe is the place for premium tea drink selections. They use ingredients sourced from arround the globe and guarantee that all are natural...

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Nostalgic Cafe

Nostalgic Cafe

You open the door and step into the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the irresistible smell of homemade waffles that you inevitably cannot pass up....

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Oh La La Bakery

Almond croissant at Oh La La Bakery

"Just off of Lake Avenue, Oh La La boasts freshly baked treats with flavors of the French Riviera blended with Californian delights. Behind the new bakery is...

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Oink Moo offers genuine Taiwanese teas and milk teas with a variety of toppings including pudding, cheese foam, grass jelly, and of course, boba.

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Old Sasoon Bakery

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Old Sasoon Bakery, is one of L.A.'s best places to find traditional Middle Eastern flatbreads and cookies. It's legacy stems from Joseph Geragosian, whose...

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Pillow Talk

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Pillow Talk is a small Japanese coffee and sandwich that serves adorable sandwiches and mini cakes that are beyond Instagram-worthy.

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Prolece Tea

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Prolece Tea provides a variety of delicate, sweet, milk and fruity teas that are sure to quench your thirst. Use toppings, like boba or lychee jelly, to switch...

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Republik Coffee Lounge

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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...