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.

American

Lovebirds Café & Bakery

Established in 1984, Lovebirds Cafe & Bakery features fresh salads & sandwiches made with homemade breads, delicious cookies, danishes, pastries, muffins,...

Madeline Garden
Brunch/Breakfast

Madeline Garden

Madeline Garden Dining Experience. Madeline Garden is a unique, whimsical special dining experience that is sure to create found memories lasting a lifetime....

Coffee

Mandarin Coffee Stand

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...

Millies cafe exterior
Outdoor Dining

Millie’s Cafe

Beloved, Old-Fashioned Breakfast. Millie's Cafe was established in 1926 and remains committed to offering the best ingredients prepared the traditional way –...

Motto tea tiger bubble tea taro boba
Outdoor Dining

Motto Tea Cafe

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...

Outdoor Dining

My Place Cafe

My Place Cafe (Previously Sidewalk Cafe) is a great place to grab breakfast, lunch, or stay for brunch. Their patio is a great place to enjoy a fluffy waffle...

OinkMoo Tea Bar
Only in Pasadena

OinkMoo Tea Bar

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

One Zo  boba
Walking Distance to Convention Center

One Zo Boba

One Zo is a bubble tea brand from Taiwan established in 2015. They are the first cafe in the world to make their own boba in-store. Their goals is to serve the...

Take-Out

Pillow Talk

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

American

Popping Yolk Cafe

Popping Yolk Cafe is one of SoCal’s most popular brunch spots. Now open in Pasadena, the cafe offers an inviting atmosphere to all. They serve brunch favorites...

Prolece tea
Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Prolece Tea

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...

Rose Tree Cottage afternoon tea
Only in Pasadena

Rose Tree Cottage

With the sound of clinking bone china cups and saucers; the fragrance of freshly baked hot scones; the aroma of fresh roses and the soft dulcet tones of 'Tea...