mandarin coffee stand
Cafe · South ·
Asian & woman-owned cafe with Chinese flavors & espresso drinks
Asian & woman-owned cafe with Chinese flavors & espresso drinks
"Prepare to stay awhile at Mandarin Coffee in Pasadena, located within the Burlington Arcade’s glass-covered courtyard. This Asian and woman-owned cafe offers a seating area as enjoyable as the espresso drinks, like the cappuccino made with espresso and sweetened coconut cream. The bright, natural-light-filled breezeway makes for one of the most vibey coffee meet-up locations in Los Angeles." - Mona Holmes
"A Pasadena café that is dropping the cream-top option on coffee beverages, joining other local spots in pushing back against the dominance of sweet, creamy coffee floats." - Matthew Kang
"Verdict: A legitimately cute cafe with good coffee. Mandarin Coffee is the rare cafe that'll please anyone who believes frequenting cute coffee shops is a surrogate for a personality and people who simply want good caffeine. Only four adults can comfortably fit in this Pasadena cafe, but the cramped space is part of the charm. That, and the fact Mandarin Coffee Stand is inside a British-themed shopping arcade, complete with a red phone booth for photo-ops. The real reason there's so much hype around this place is their coffee drinks. Their pour-overs are all made with beans sourced from China. Other combinations are balanced and smart here, like espresso tonics that get brightened up with tart pineapple jam and the Vienna latte that's silky from sweat cream without overpowering the espresso. Come during the week to avoid a wait." - sylvio martins, brant cox, nicolas zhou, cathy park
"A Pasadena stand known for its Gui Hua Latte, which pairs osmanthus flower honey with cardamom bitters and espresso to create a floral, spice-forward specialty drink." - Julie Wolfson
"Known for eye-catching espresso creations, this Pasadena outpost draws attention for unusual drinks like pineapple espresso tonics and playful, flavor-forward presentations that have helped the café become a local conversation piece." - Julie Wolfson