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It all began on Melrose Place... and the tradition goes on. With the opening of every new Alfred, whether in Los Angeles or Austin or Tokyo, their mission is one and the same: for every customer, both new or loyal, to walk out of Alfred as thrilled with their experience as they are with their drink. Every location is designed deliberately and individually. Old Pasadena is no different. Enjoy coffee and tea made to order or take home a bag to make at your convenience. As always, the emphasis is on bar-raising drinks, eye-catching designs, and top-notch customer service.

Blue Bottle Coffee - originating in Oakland, California in the early 2000s - has grown to a network of cafes across the U.S. and in Japan with the steadfast goal of getting great coffee into the hands of everyone who asks for it. Coffee aficionados can find single origin coffees, blends, and espresso. The artisan coffee roaster works directly with farmers around the world to source the most delicious and sustainable coffees it can find; then they're roasted to exacting flavor standards and served at peak deliciousness. In Old Pasadena, enjoy Blue Bottle's outdoor patio the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Mercantile Place. 

Boba Cha Cha's specialty tea selection has been carefully curated by Preeya Poopichayanpongse, who spent years studying tea or as it is known “cha”.   Boba Cha Cha serves an array of delicious creations that not only appeal to sweet cravings but also provide health benefits.  The tea is slow-brewed one cup at a time to not only enhance each tea leaf’s flavors but also bring out the beneficial elements of each cha. The authentic boba - tapioca balls - is made of cassava root and prepared daily in-house.  In addition to traditional boba, you can choose from a variety of fruity pearls to add to your juice or tea.

Calling itself "A tea lover’s paradise," Chado Tea Room offers a complete Afternoon Tea (served all day) without a hint of snobbery. Soup, salad, sandwiches, scones, and cakes are also available separately. More than 300 different types of specialty teas are on hand, as well as exclusive tea accessories. The beautiful tea room can be reserved for special events like bridal or baby showers; full catering service is offered too!

Coffee and Plants celebrates the power of plants, the love of coffee, and simple, wholesome products that are hand-picked, handcrafted, and created with love. Enjoy unique drinks like rose bowl latte and the blue lavender latte, as well as vegan baked goods. 

Criterion Coffee serves premium organic drip, cold brew, and espresso coffees freshly roasted in the foothills of Altadena. They source their coffee beans from small farms around the world: classic cold brew from Ethiopia; Popayan Decaf from Colombia, and their Criterion espresso sourced from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Brazil. Criterion also serves hot and cold teas, delicious pastries, some breakfast items, a selection of milkshakes, and lemonade.  Stop by for the free Wifi and enjoy the warm vibe of a family-run coffee roaster. 

Indiana Colony— a namesake derived from the first group of settlers in Pasadena – is a charming marketplace of local, independent food and retail vendors. Housed in a historical building, the collective has been beautifully restored and features the original brick walls and wood floors, giving it a coffeehouse ambiance. Guests can take advantage of plenty of seating and the relaxing atmosphere while enjoying these merchants: 

• Legacy Tea & Spices
• Pressed Juicery
• The Pie Hole
• Wanderlust Creamery

Neighbors and Friends is LA’s first build-your-own cheese box bar, but it’s also a community hub where they celebrate local artisans and bring people together. Offering artisanal foods, personalized entertaining products, and handcrafted gifts from underserved makers, they’re redefining the food and beverage retail space in Old Pasadena. 

Neighbors and Friends is where community meets flavor -- a cozy coffee and cheese shop that celebrates the unique tastes of their diverse neighborhood. With a menu featuring locally sourced products from BIPOC and nonbinary artisans, every sip and bite supports our vibrant community. Come hang out, enjoy the vibes, and discover your new favorite spot to connect with friends, old and new.

Starbucks, an international chain, has a large, homey location on Colorado Boulevard that offers free WiFi, a selection of premium teas, fine pastries, sandwiches, and snacks – and of course, rich-brewed Italian-style coffee and espresso beverages.