Home Brewed Bar - Coffee, Tea, Boba

Been coming here for years!!! Love it so much. Cannot get enough of the service, the vibe, the prices are so reasonable for what you’re getting. Also such a good reading/studying spot!

Stopped in here after a work meeting and so glad I did! The options that they have for drinks are so cool and exciting. I got the Ube Cookies and Cream shake which was really good. The food looked great and I definitely will get some next time. Everyone who worked there was very kind and the AC was so clutch during a hot day. Thanks so much!

I was looking for a great coffee spot and this was in my area. I ordered their Rose Latte with almond milk(less sweet). It was delicious, solid flavor and just the right temperature. It also looks like a solid spot to dine in also or get your laptop on. I’d definitely come back again to try their other menu items.

A cozy spot that is sort of hidden. I like their drinks but they are a bit pricey. The outside ambiance is so relaxing to sit and have a conversation. The employees were very friendly! I got the Vanilla Toddy Latte and it was delicious!

Cozy coffee/tea spot. I ordered a peach mango tea that was delicious. Friendly staff and some seating with other people also sipping and working. Would definitely recommend.

First time coming here. It's a super cute place. I got a passion fruit black tea. It's really good.

We decided to give this place a try while in the Pasadena area. We ordered two ice coffee, one house special and one taro. We both love the taro better as it is unique and less sweet. The original is great but just a little bit too sweet. They do have a tap screen where you order directly on it and can customize the drinks. Didn’t remember if they have the sugar/syrup level though.

Cute boba place with a natural design. Is right across the metro station. Although they also do coffee as well, I really liked the peach mango tea I got. Perfect for a hot and humid day like today! The cashier was really friendly as well.

I found a new spot for my future Pasadena trips! I always judge a coffee shop by their latte and this was really good. The small size really is short but mighty and Smooth but zen! One of the best I had in a long time! I also got a cookie warmed but it was a bit crumbly for me. The kiosk kind of takes away the human element of ordering in person but I did thank them for the latte and bought a bag of beans. There is patio seating outside as well. 1 hour Parking is off street.

I really only come here out of convenience because I work very close by. I've had a few of their drinks like the Matcha Pistachio, Matcha Milk Tea, Double Tornado and the Lavender Milk Tea, and none of the flavors really stood out. The Matcha Pistachio really doesn't taste like matcha and maybe more like pistachio, but it has a decent flavor profile. A matcha latte at Starbucks has a more Matcha flavor than Home Brewed's. I do like their house special cream though. It's smooth and doesn't feel too thick. I've had a few of their baked goods too that I'm not sure if they make in house. The croissant was okay - flaky, but not that crispy. I'd much rather go to Dash Coffee Bar for their pastries and drinks, but it's a bit further for me to get to.

I found myself here one early Saturday, on the hunt for some coffee. It's a small spot, and you order through a kiosk, which makes the process pretty quick. I decided on an Iced Taro Toddy with house milk and 0% sugar. My drink came out fast, and it was pretty good--barely any sweetness, which was fine for me, though I thought the taro or creamer might have a hint of it. The taro flavor took me back to those classic boba milk teas from when I was growing up but with coffee. Overall, it was a refreshing drink, and I'd definitely come back to try a different Toddy next time!

Recently tried a hot Salty and Sweet PB Latte. Smooth, peanut buttert and not too sweet. Sooooooo good! Highly recommend it! Service friendly and welcoming as always. Thank you!

Home Brewed Bar is our favorite coffee spot in Pasadena. Whenever we're on this side of town we make it a point to stop by and pick up our favorite drinks like Taro Latte with taro whipped both hot and iced. They are delicious. This coffee spot was introduced to us by family and from then on we're hooked. We also tell our social circles to make sure and check out Home Brewed Bar. They have plenty of selection and offer seasonal drinks and flavors. Besides having really good coffee drinks, Home Brewed Bar always provides excellent customer service. One of the many reasons why we love coming here. Brian, today's barista was awesome. He refilled my taro whipped and he really didn't have to. Thank you Brian! All the baristas we've come across are always so sweet and so kind. This place is very welcoming and has such a positive aura whenever we come in.

Almost don't want to mention (because it can be sold out) but the coffee jelly on toddy latté is tdf

I visited on a Friday around 11am and it was completely empty, which I felt was surprising but take note if you're looking for a quiet place to study. It had a good music selection too. Overall, there wasn't anything that stood out as a negative but I just didn't leave feeling like I wanted to come back. My pain au chocolate was flakey, but the chocolate wasn't distributed very well. My Thai tea was fine, but maybe a little concentrated. I feel like I'm being overly critical, but I have fond memories of their Arroyo location and it just didn't feel like the same place.

Small place but very cozy! Came in for a quick drink and got their ube white chocolate latte with whole milk. It was tasty but I didn't taste any ube. It was just purple :( Service was nice as well. I'll definitely come back earlier in the day for their pastries (went at 2pm on a sunday and it was mainly sold out)

My husband and I visited Home Brewed Bar for the first time this past Sunday, 3/31 at around 4:00 PM. I've seen the coffee shop on Yelp and have been wanting to go for some time. We ended up ordering: +Large Hot Maple Oat Latte - $7.90 (price incl tax as of 3/2024) - The drink was decent but pretty mild-flavored. The espresso was not strong (I'm not entirely sure if they add any more espresso when you upgrade your drink size), and the maple was faint. The drink wasn't overly sweet, so that's good; however, the overall drink was just too light. I also though the pricing was pretty hefty, but it might be because the latte is with oat milk already. Sadly, not as impressed. +Egg Sandwich - $12 (price incl tax as of 3/2024) - My husband viewed the snack area and wanted a quick bite. We have been missing Japan's egg sandwiches, so we opted to try this one. Their egg sandwich was pretty tasty. They have a soft-boiled egg that was cut in the center - 2/3 of the egg halves looked fresh, while one looked a lil not so much. The soft-boiled eggs were marinated in maybe an adobo soy sauce, while the rest of the egg salad had a more traditional taste. Overall, this tasted surprisingly better than I had thought. Customer Service: The barista who rang us up and made our drinks was kind and friendly. He was the only staffer working so he, not only acknowledged us but apologized for the slight wait. Def no complaints there! They also have a self-ordering kiosk, so if you just want to order yourself, it's handy! Seating: Limited indoor and a few outdoor seating available. We were trying to grab a seat before we headed out, but the large bench table in the middle was occupied by a party. The smaller tables were also occupied, which was a bummer. All in all, I'm willing to try some of the different drinks later on, but unfortunately, I wasn't wow-ed by my experience.

Passed by this place while running an errand and meeting up with some old colleagues of mine. Decided to sneak in while there was one parking space on the street. Bought the Nutella iced latte, hot latte 2%, and pure toddy cold brew. Nutella was very unique and the first one I have ever had. Not too sweet, distinct chocolate and hazelnut after taste. Was not too strong and had a mostly dairy based taste similar to drinking a milk tea beverage. The only con was it was not too caffeinated and espresso was kind of light but a non-coffee person who find it just perfect. Environment was very unique and welcoming. Not too busy for a 10 am Saturday visit which I find great for a fast walk-in. The bright yellow chairs made the place standout in my opinion. Kind of small space however gave it a unique sense of individuality and quiet, serene tranquility. Open space with table facing towards window. Various indoor house plants placed in different parts of the room, visible toward the bright shining light. Such positive energy when walking in, narrow hallway from front door to back, giving it a vibe of never ending space. Self checkout station gave it a modern vibe with simplistic decor. A great quiet place to have a quick coffee date or even a meetup!

We decided to give this place a try while in the Pasadena area. We ordered two ice coffee, one house special and one taro. We both love the taro better as it is unique and less sweet. The original is great but just a little bit too sweet. They do have a tap screen where you order directly on it and can customize the drinks. Didn't remember if they have the sugar/syrup level though.

Boba at a coffee shop?! SAY LESS. Always a good experience here. I discovered it one day while at work and it has been my go-to boba/drink place for an afternoon pick-me-up. I've tried several different fruit tea drinks (all good and not overly sweet) and their classic black milk tea with boba. I normally order 50-70% sweetness for my boba drinks but I get 100% here. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the place is cute and quaint, good spot to study or just have conversations with friends.

I got the Jasmine milk tea with boba. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan at all. It was sweet, tasted like 5 Stevia packets were dumped in there. It didn't taste like Jasmine at all. The place is cute inside, but I don't think I would reorder that drink or go out of my way to come back.... If I do come again maybe I will try a coffee instead.

Such a cute little coffee shop in a cozy area of Pasadena. We ordered for pickup through yelp, it was relatively easy. The barista made our drinks for us once we checked in. I had their Dirty Horchata Milk Tea (Iced) and Pistachio Toddy (Iced)! The horchata was flavorful not too sweet, just wish the cinnamon flavor was a bit stronger. The pistachio toddy was very well balanced. You could taste the pistachio and still appreciate the coffee. Now the reason it gets 4 stars is because our two drinks came out to roughly $13 which is normal BUT we ordered a banana muffin and a cookie and that was also $13! The muffin wasn't great, it is gluten free which is a plus for some but the flavor profile was ff. It was a banana nut muffin and you couldn't taste the banana. We also got a one cookie that was too sweet. I wasn't sure how a muffin & cookie were more than coffee but you live and you learn. Stick to the drinks

I really, really liked my experience here at Home Brewed Bar - I brought my laptop, and was able to find an outlet in the outdoor courtyard that was shaded. There was fun music playing out of the speakers, but it wasn't too loud. The taro toddy (cold brew) latte with taro whipped cream was yummy, not too sweet (I asked for 50%), though I'm not sure that they used fresh, real ingredients. The ordering on the screen inside was straightforward, and upgrading to large was only $.30 extra. Overall, would come again to work, read or chat with a friend. Parking is easy on the street, and free!

Have had my eye on this coffee shop and its original location for a while now. Its Instagram posts were so promising! First, it is a very cute cafe. A few inside seats and several patio seats as well. Street parking only (free), so I'd imagine on weekends parking can be tough to find. Home Brewed serves a Grade 1 Matcha (as opposed to ceremonial grade), which either has very little matcha flavor when made into a latte, or they need to add a LOT more of this matcha into their shot when they prepare it. In any case, my matcha latte tasted like straight whole milk. Luckily, the Horchata Toddy Latte was quite tasty, although, rather sweet. I could have gone with 1/2 sweet in this drink, but it does have great flavor. Baristas and staff are friendly and do try to help you find something on their menu to suits your tastes. However, they aren't incredibly knowledgeable about all of their products. For example, there is a case with prepackaged savory and sweet treats that look fun. I picked up a small pie-like pastry and asked what it was, as it wasn't labeled. No one knew what it was nor what flavor it was. (I looked on their IG later and found that it was likely an Ube Tart.) Unfortunately, with the numerous coffee and tea shops in the Pasadena area, this one does not stand out. Perhaps a change in ingredient-sourcing and more education about their product collaborators with staff could really help them compete again.

I've been coming to home brewed for the past two years! The drinks are always spot on. Every time I bring a friend or family with me they always wonder HOW is it so delicious. The coffee shop is very clean, has outlets, and outdoor seating with outlets which is a plus! The service is also great, the baristas always want to make sure you ended up liking your drink! Sure feels like HOME

One of my favorite coffee shops in Pasadena. Parking can be a bit tricky but try to avoid rush hour when coming here, and also, they take orders by phone! I've had the pleasure of trying several of their beverages, and I must say, all of them are fantastic. Whether it's their coffees, teas, or specialties, Home Brewed Bar consistently delivers a delightful and flavorful experience. The staff at Home Brewed Bar is also friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend a new favorite or personalize a drink to your liking. I highly recommend checking out Home Brewed Bar. Their wide variety of delicious drinks ensures there's something for everyone to enjoy. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Came down from a morning hike in search of a coffee shop and came upon Home Brewed Bar. It's located on a semi busy street so street parking might be a bit difficult later in the day. There is a parking lot across their location but not sure how much the rate per hour is. I came early in the morning and there was plenty of street parking. As for their menu, they have a variety of drinks that include coffee, milk tea, and fruit tea options of which you can choose to add boba if you like. I ordered their passion fruit tea and chose not to add boba. I wasn't asked the level of sweetness I wanted so I was bit afraid my drink would be overly sweet but to my surprise it was perfect! The barista had to make a tea leaf substitute and had asked if I wanted for them to adjust the flavoring but I felt the drink tasted great! I love tea so I was happy that I was able to taste the brewed tea with just a hint of the passion fruit sweetness. The tea was brewed to perfection as there wasn't any bitter after taste and was refreshing right after my hike! The shop is also really cute! There are single tables inside and outside, as well as a shared space which makes for a nice location to meet up with a friend and/or to get some work done. I think I saw on the window that they also have wifi. I will definitely come back and honestly I wish I knew about this place sooner!

My first step in this inviting coffee shop was like walking on clouds. They offer Filipino-inspired food like Adobo egg sandwiches and ube flavored coffee among others. I enjoyed a taro latte and a warmed chocolate scone. You can order with their house milk which is slightly sweetened but I opted for less sweet with oat milk. Great service and knowledgeable staff. WiFi available.

A cozy spot that is sort of hidden. I like their drinks but they are a bit pricey. The outside ambiance is so relaxing to sit and have a conversation. The employees were very friendly! I got the Vanilla Toddy Latte and it was delicious!

The Pistachio Toddy is to die for!!! It's quite sweet but not overwhelming, definitely feels like a treat. Cute place with outdoor and indoor seating. Free WiFi so you can do work! Can get pretty loud inside though because it's a small place.

Had a nice Lavender Tea with boba and Jasmine Tea with boba, cute building, great selection of tea and coffees... everyone can find something to drink

Taro Latte and Pistachio Latte. Hands down, legit. I don't even live in SoCal, but every time we visit, we will stop by!

My coworker suggested this place to order our coffee from, and we are sooooo happy with our drinks that I felt compelled to leave a review! We both said that we found our new coffee spot. I ordered the iced vanilla latte 50% sweet, with cold foam and it was outstanding. It's so smooth that it doesn't even taste like strong coffee! My coworker ordered the hot nutella latte, 50% sweet and also loved it. Lastly, I tried their breakfast sandwich and it was the perfect size, not too big not too small and just delicious and cheesy! I can't wait to try more on their menu, including all of their iced teas. We ordered delivery straight through their website and it came to our office in less than 25 minutes. 5 stars for this hidden gem!!!

I am a frequent customer at this cafe because I loved their matcha pistachio. I did notice that the way they make that drink is inconsistent, but when it's made right it's super delicious! The past 2 months I've been getting the same drink but in 2 instances, i found flies in my drink. I let it go the first time, but the fact it happened a second time I decided to post about it. I didn't notice it the second time until I'm already a quarter through my drink. For other customers, check your drinks!

I got temporarily locked out of the place I'm staying at with nothing on me and needed to find something to do, so it felt like serendipity to walk into this cafe and see that it happens to have free books to read!! The staff were super friendly and helpful, explaining the drinks to me in detail. I ended up getting the Horchata Toddy, which I expected to be super sweet but was not! It was perfect and very light and refreshing to drink. Absolutely love the vibes here and can't wait to try more drinks here and do some reading!

A great place to stop by for an iced latte and to get some work done! *PARKING* Free street parking is available near the cafe. *SERVICE* The baristas here are always super friendly and welcoming! *DRINKS* Their flavored lattes are too sweet for me, so my go-to order is usually an original iced latte with oat milk. *AMBIANCE* This cafe is always calm and quiet when I visit, so I love working and studying here. It's the perfect spot to get stay focused and productive! I also love the cute outdoor patio because I can also have a cafe date with my doggo ^_^

My coworker brought me here and it is such a cute spot! Once you walk in, the smell of the freshly brewed coffee welcomes you in. Price point was a bit higher. Taste was alright. I ordered the regular milk tea. This was very milky so if you enjoy that then try this out. My coworker got the strawberry jazz and liked it. Overall, it's a cute tea spot and good to work in.

Food, it is just mediocre drink, we brought 4 different drinks yesterday which included Strawberry Milk - tasted like a chemical pink water with Milk. Matcha Latte - nothing really special because I can't taste any Matcha and death sweet, maple Oat latte super sweet with no flavor, Cappuccino, it little bit better than Macdonald. too me, I don't think it is NOT worth to come back where I don't see any heart and craftsmanship when the make the drink. Service is super nice but drinks are not what I expect as a boutique coffee in Pasadena, because it has plenty of other shops I can go for this price range.

I didn't know they have a Madison Ave location now! Despite being a stone's throw from Urth caffe they had a good stream of customers. Prices are reasonable. I walked in thinking it was a coffee shop but also had some milk teas (with toppings!) as well as the usual pastries. We got a drip coffee, espresso, and a warmed croissant. The croissant was good and flakey. They only had medium roast for drip but it was fine. Espresso was great. Even though we dined in they only had take out (paper cups). Nice seating inside plus some outdoors spots.

Nice place, good selections. Disappointed they didn't have the mini bobas. Will return.

Been here a few times and each drink was a hit. Really enjoyed the maple oat and horchata toddies. Their ginger peach tea was refreshing.

Stopped by because I was in the area and I am so happy I did! The barista were all so nice and informative about their drinks. I tried their Matcha lavender, and it was delicious. I would definitely come back just for this drink. I actually came back the next day and try to Maple latte. I'm not a huge fan of it however, I would still give this place a five star because of their Matcha drink. Can't wait to try others!!

Warning to vegans! The "house milk" is non-dairy but NOT VEGAN and almond/oat is an extra charge. None of the pastries are vegan but they have a few high priced little pre-packaged treats. If you're vegan too there are better cafés in the area for us, but you can get something if you come here. Non-vegan dad and sis enjoyed the pastries. The best drink we ordered was the peach oolong tea. So good! Wouldn't order the strawberry jasmine if I was to come back. The ambience is very cute for chilling outside in the patio or sitting inside with the plants. Free books to read at the tables and little kids seating as well.

I got the pistachio iced toddy latte which has been my favorite so far from this shop! The pistachio taste is subtle and the lattes are on the sweeter side. The staff is very friendly!! They recognize their regulars who come in, offer to adjust your drink, and check in/offer water if they see that you're working at the cafe. There's seating inside and outside. Although the shop is on the smaller side for working, they do have outlets and wifi. The wifi can be a little slow but the environment is good for a sunny day in Pasadena! Lots of dogs come through and the cafe has a cozy vibe to it.

Came here after seeing so many good reviews on Yelp for the original store in Old Pasadena. So glad I did because the shop is so cute with ample free street parking around and an adorable outdoor patio area! One of the employees was incredibly nice and recommended their cold brew toddy drinks. I already had my eye on some of the house special drinks so ended up getting the Matcha Pistachio and the Double Taro Milk Tea. My mind was blown by how good the Matcha Pistachio drink was! It somehow manages to balance between both the flavors. You can taste both the pistachio and the matcha but they also blend so well together. I will definitely be ordering it again. I stayed with regular sweetness and the house milk. I believe the house milk is a non-dairy creamer with brown sugar, which is perfect since I'm lactose-intolerant. The Double Taro Milk Tea has a very strong taro flavor and is topped off with taro whipped cream. The drink itself was so strong that I wasn't able to taste taro in the cream as much but I definitely won't complain there! The drink as a whole is very sweet and very creamy. Overall, I loved both the interior (bright and airy, plants everywhere, wooden tables, free wifi) as well as the drinks and I can't wait to come back to try the cold brew! Might also have to come back for their cute mugs/merch

I got the iced taro latte with extra whipped cream on top. It's pretty quiet when I came in. Only a few staff work there. They were chatting with each other when I tried to place order. I'm curious about other items on their menu and asked how other items taste like. The response I got is ' they are all good'. What can I say? Nothing. I quickly grabbed my drink the moment it's ready and left the place. The service is not welcoming at all. The drink tasted very bland, the taro flavor is not strong. It's more tasted like ice and syrup mixed drink. I wouldn't want to come back again. As there are plenty options I can enjoy my drink there instead of feeling now welcomed.

This coffee shop is homey and located on a small street. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I got the matcha pistachio latte and a jalapeño cheese croissant. 1. Jalapeño Cheese Croissant (6/5) OMG this croissant was by far one of the best I've ever had. Make sure to ask them to warm it up. The outside was perfectly crisp and the inside was fluffy soft. Once warmed up, the cheese inside was melty and purely heavenly. The jalapeño gives it a nice mild spicy punch. 2. Matcha Pistachio Latte (3/5) The latte was creamy and refreshing. The matcha flavor was decent, not the best quality, but decent enough. Unfortunately, the pistachio flavoring was lacking. It was not too sweet. The taro cream on top had a nice taro flavor, but seemed a bit artificial :/ My main dislike is that they use sweetened creamers here for almost all of their drinks. I wish they gave the option to use real milk or milk alternatives than creamers as creamers are extremely unhealthy. I'd come back for the croissant though.

Quaint little shop with indoor and outdoor seating in a quiet area. The baristas were knowledgeable about their menu and made great recommendations! Tea was brewed fresh and I loved how fragrant it was. After receiving our drinks, we decided to hang out for a bit and took some pictures in their shared courtyard with the cutest yellow tables and chairs. Will visit again!

Today was my first time going there. I haven't tried anything else but the Mexican Spiced Cold Brew (hence the 4 stars) but other than that everything was great! The service was really nice and they really explained how the menu worked and the best sellers. They were friendly as well. The store was wifi and a nice patio and a nice ambiance. It was a little pricy for a regular but maybe that's because it's Pasadena and the order was a little fancy. But it's super delicious so I can't complain too much.

I've been wanting to try this location for awhile since I really enjoyed their first location on Arroyo Parkway. They are one block south of Urth Caffe and located downstairs of a brick building that has a salon upstairs. I was very interested to try the Lychee Milk Tea, but the cashier/barista said they were all out of the tea. Bummer... then I saw most of their Yelp reviews gushed about how delicious their matcha pistachio, so I decided to order that. Unfortunately, the cashier/barista was not very friendly and didn't care to get our group order correct. We ordered two matcha pistachio 50% sweet and one match pistachio 100% sweet. She made all three half sweet, even though the ticket that printed out about the drink just said regular. So were they all 50% sweet or all 100% sweet? Not sure, but she did not offer to fix the drinks until I asked to make mine sweeter.

Cute cafe. I tried a chocolate croissant and the matcha pistachio. Croissant was good but the matcha pistachio was awesome. This was an interesting twist and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It wasn't too sweet and with just the right hint of pistachio. Creative menu of options.

Finally they opened a new location where parking is easier. Only wish they opened a spot in Arcadia, but this will do. Nice ambiance, great drinks, and friendly staff. I ordered a Toddy Pistachio Latte with no sugar, no ice, and taro whip. This drink comes with their house made milk, which makes this drink on the pricier side. A regular size I paid $6.45, but I guess with prices rising for all coffee shops this isn't too bad. Try this spot out! Delicious drinks and good place to study or relax.

Cute seating areas inside and outdoors, but the drink was disappointing and the prices were high.

Ordered an iced Toddy latte and it tasted like milk with a hint of coconut, NO coffee at all. Terrible. Asked them to make it again but still tasted like milk. Eventually threw it away. What a waste of money. I was so disappointed because I am a regular here but overall the Iced toddy's are overpriced and taste like water more so than coffee.

One of my new fav spots! Chill vibe, great service, and amazinggggggg and novel beverages. I had a matcha pistachio latte--didn't even know that was a thing! Pull up, this place is dope.

Coffee was fine. It was crowded because they were understaffed. I like the vibe but it is on the small side. You could go outside to sit at the tables too. But hey what do I know, I'm just a little pig.

My bf and I live walking distance from home brewed bar and since it opened, it's been our go-to coffee spot. They have unique coffee options and it gets the job done for me. I am obsessed with their jalapeño cheese croissant. It's a must!! Also, the baristas are always so nice and welcoming (shout out to Brian!)