Pasadena

Pasadena was once a resort town, a wintertime watering hole for rich sunseekers from the East Coast and beyond. Though it’s now a bustling satellite of Los Angeles proper—and still considered a little sister of the City of Angels—escapism is still possible if you know where to look. Our Pasadena cafe can be found in its namesake’s charming downtown district, an area known for its distinguished Art Deco facades and Victorian architecture. Built by our friends at wrk-shp, it’s just off a main street, yet conveniently close to parking. Whether you choose to stay inside in the air conditioning, find a seat on its shady patio, or take your single origin, blend, or espresso coffee out to stroll the sunny streets, we’ve found that just a few minutes’ reprieve in a cafe like this one can feel like a tiny vacation.