Suggestions for Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House near Pasadena Civic Center District, Pasadena

Hanh N. • November 16, 2014Milk pudding bread! So fluffy and not super sweet. The vanilla custard inside is so good.

eric b. • December 28, 2022Nice staff and good coffee. Will have to come back for the chocolate.

Valentina O. • May 14, 2019Really good Venezuelan food! The tequeños are bomb same as the arepas!

Hanh N. • August 29, 2016Egg salad sandwich! Also try kouign amann with custard filling. So decadent.

b • January 30, 2014Excellent cold brew coffee, not as bitter as others - can enjoy without too much cream/sugar. Friendly staff too!

Ryan K. • January 18, 2020A solid cafe just off the main drag in Pasadena. Coffee and food selection is excellent. It's a nice place to bring your laptop for a little work or just hang with friends and hang out.

BrianKat A. • January 24, 2017Great customer service. Coffee was delicious, I had a Almond milk latte, and I really liked the atmosphere. It looked great and it seemed like a social place.

Mike A. • December 24, 2018The coffee and waffles are are amazing, and the crew is super friendly!

Michal N. • January 4, 2015Pour over and espresso are very good. Really enjoyed the Burundi single origin. Overall quality coffee.

Tom M. • August 25, 2022Quintessential SoCal café chain. I had an avocado toast with an iced matcha latte. Both were quite good. Great place to relax on a weekend morning.

reza s. • December 13, 2020Great little coffee shop just opened on Lake & Union!

Whitney R. • August 29, 2021Super cute AND good coffee. Don't always go together.

Heather R. • May 23, 2015Their savory crepes are just as good as the dessert ones! Try the Caesar crepe

Tracy M. • January 8, 2016Good for a ice water/restroom stop if you're walking around old town. Coffee is great, too.

Rachel K. • April 14, 2019Soufflé pancakes with boba. I visited Motto after seeing the place mentioned in the New York Times. They have limited amounts of pancakes and the wait can be quite long.

Nicole D. • June 30, 2011Try the their 'Cubano'; super delicious~

Jones • July 7, 2019Amazing tea. Beauty tea regular was excellent. A good departure from sugary boba shops

Kelley L. • December 27, 2015Tea rose afternoon tea ($20/person) is surprisingly filling! Six finger sandwich pieces, desserts, petal salad, scone, and fresh fruits.

Noah W. • May 16, 2011Try a grande white chocolate mocha w/ one pump of raspberry syrup. I also go with the whipped cream. Very tasty! It's almost like an after dinner dessert.

Aqil P. • September 29, 2018Amazing ramen, dessert, and sides! Also really cool ambience, highly recommend!

Gwen S. • May 29, 2019Cheese tea is good

Natalie M. • December 14, 2015Tried the Celebration Afternoon Tea service. Very pleased with portion size and service. The staff was attentive but didn't rush us. The tea float dessert was delicious.