Cordova Cafe & Bottleshop - Pasadena, California

Queen B. J.

This place deserves 6 ⭐️, just cause of the awesome staff! Everyone super friendly, nice and just put a smile on my face. Special shout out to Sam with her warm morning greetings!

Located right next to the Hilton, spot was great for my morning espressos, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I think I tried 5 things off the menu and all were fantastic. The sauces yummy and the fries..... omg so yum!

Ashly M.

Very cozy homey cafe. I love this coffee shop it’s always so warm & the staff is very sweet they go above and beyond for you.
One of my top cafes I love to visit.

Trisha

We were staying at the Hilton across the street for a convention- so to help maximize my time before/during the event- I did a breakfast and separate lunch pre-order the night before. Breakfast pick up time choice was 7:45. We get there at 7:50 and my morning drinks and afternoon drinks were ready in addition to 1 pastry. They said their printer didn't print the food order so my burrito wasn't made. About 10 minutes later and it was ready- no one ever announced it so it ended up hiding behind another pick up bag. Burrito was overfilled with egg and very minimal on the +$3 bacon. Lunch time comes- pick up scheduled for 12:15. I arrive at 12:17 and both food and drinks not ready until about 12:30. Sandwiches were both large and tasty.

Besides not being prompt- the food was decent- lunch better than breakfast choice, and the Monkey Paw coffee, both hot and iced, fairly good.

While staff was friendly- they were really hands off and not super helpful.

We don't travel to this area often- but sad to say it probably wouldn't be a stop if we were in the area again.

Steph C.

Great spot for an evening drink. They have a good craft beer selection and a nice outdoor space. They're showing the Dodgers games.

Vera S.

We liked cappuccino and matcha latte. Also, avocado toast is very good as well as lox bagel. Our son enjoyed the breakfast sandwich. There are a few tall tables Inside this cafe and extended outdoor seating. Unfortunately, outside tables are mostly in direct sun, no shade. Umbrellas would help… Also, the street is quite noisy because of heavy traffic, so we stayed inside.

PH34R

Cool little spot for a quick bite. The staff is alright, but could use some slight fine tuning when it comes to customer service. Nicest and most thankful person there was the cook who made my burrito. The portions are better for "dine in". However, there is no table service, so be prepared to go inside and get your food.

What I find awkward is that they can give you the drinks through a window that leads to their little patio but for the food they insist on you coming inside. Very awkward, slightly annoying, and were borderline rude when calling from the window to come inside.

I wasn't immediately able to go the first time they called my name, so the second time they made sure to tell me that my food was going to get cold. Either serve the food to us at the table, or keep your extra comments to yourself. This is a professional establishment.

Four stars, for the quality of food, and super friendly cook in the back. If you can, walk here because parking is annoying, it's not free, you have to park in the building, go through the lobby, and walk around the exterior of the building to get to their door on the outside.

Susanna S.

This is a new cozy cafe located in a business area. Parking is a challenge sometimes.
The breakfast sandwich and burrito were hot and flavorful. The avocado toast and salmon was light and delicious. Loved my matcha lavender latte!
The snack and happy hour menu looks interesting.

Kevin Z.

Sandwiches are great, but the fries are the star of the show. Of all the billions of fries I've eaten in my 87 year career as a food critic, these ones are the best.