mandarin coffee stand - Pasadena, California

Alejandro G.

A little hidden gem, literally. The entrance is small and the inside fits 2-3 people at a time as you wait for your order. The outside has a lot of available room to sit and is filled with hanging lights and lots of sunshine.
I went with the toasty , I asked the cashier if they had anything sweet (I love sweet tasting coffee) and he said not really. Fortunately for me the toasty was a great cup of joe. It had such a great flavor I wondered why coffee couldn’t just taste this good everywhere!

Arn014 W.

Very nice little coffee shop with limited outside seating. Have to wait outside a bit before going in to order d/t limited inside space. Ordered a matcha tonic and a latte, both are very good. Price of drinks range from 6 to 8 dollars. Very cozy coffee shop.

Moustafa M.

Mandarin Coffee Shop - Pasadena, CA

Mandarin Coffee Shop is a gem for coffee lovers in Pasadena! The coffee here is exceptional—rich, smooth, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot to start your day or catch up with friends.

However, be prepared for a bit of a wait. The line starts forming even before their 8:00 AM opening, which speaks volumes about their popularity and quality. Arriving early is definitely worth it, as you’ll be rewarded with fantastic coffee and a great experience. Highly recommend checking it out! But I gave it 4 stars as I had high expectations but the coffee was average for me

Val T.

Such an adorable location. Very cutesy and trendy. Expect a line! Would I go back and try other drinks, yes. So I guess like the others said.. it’s worth the line.

There’s no seating inside the shop, it’s literally a walk up coffee shop and there are some tables outside, if available, in the middle area to sit and relax.

We tried the Vienna latte (hot). I do wish the temp was hotter, kind of lukewarm when it was handed to us. Flavors were good. Good solid latte. I also tried the “Toasty” iced, sooooooo good. Would absolutely get this one again and would try it hot next time. The flavors of tea with espresso and the cinnamon, totally won me over. Got a slice of the date cake, sounded interesting. It was good, not too sweet (that’s a compliment from any Asian parent haha), but would I get it again, probably not.

Parking - there’s a big lot in the back, you can either pay at the pay stations or if you have the passport parking app you can use that too!

Jennifer S.

I thought the coffee was okay. I wouldn’t say it blew me away. The vibes in the place were absolutely immaculate though. I found myself really enjoying waiting for my coffee haha. I waited probably around 14 minutes in line, so don’t expect to get your coffee right away! Also, only 4 people are allowed inside. Everyone else will be outside waiting.

Greg M.

A quality coffee focused shop I pop into whenever I'm in town.

Sherry, the owner, pours her soul into every cup, building community with her team, and you can taste it.

The line isn’t a hassle; but a testament to the treasure waiting at the end.

Both the Cappuccino and cortado here are spot on and I've appreciated the unique seasonal drink options that pop up on the menu (but hurry because they may not be on the menu that long).

I've seen a lot of reviews about the Vienna here—don’t expect a sugar rush and fake flavorings, expect nuance. Balanced, natural flavors rise to the surface. It doesn’t just wake you up; it makes you glad you’re awake.

The materials/aesthetic? Glass on the outside is painted with the seasons. Sherry’s way of saying, “You’re welcome,” to the eyes before the coffee thanks your taste buds.

The interior although small is very pleasing and purposeful. You can tell extra attention was put into every detail and they made the most of the space.

Parking’s easy, 90 minutes free.

There's a restroom in the building, you just have to ask for a key (pretty standard).

A few quality tables outside, the standing bar for two inside,

Even while it's nonstop busy all day, I've had a great experience from the team.

Solid pastries

Mandarin Coffee Stand is a tiny kingdom of quality. Worth every minute, every sip - so good they bring loads of traffic, massively helping every business around them - so much so I wouldn't be surprised if the place pays them to keep the shop in the area

May B.

A friend recommended this cute spot for coffee that was located in an old style arcade. The shop itself is small and they only allow a few customers in at a time, the menu was posted outside which was helpful. Seating outside is a bit small as well, but we were able to get a table pretty quickly. I had a “toasty” with a half shot of espresso, very tasty and well made! The pastries were also quite delicious, we had a hazelnut chocolate almond croissant and a strawberry almond croissant; the strawberry was very good, and we fought over the last one. The baristas were all super nice, and the other customers were very pleasant too! Very nice!

Nikki A.

This shop came up on my feed and I just had to try it !! We went on a Monday thankfully hoping the line wouldn’t be that long ! It wasn’t too bad . I think because the shop is so small and only four people are allowed inside so the line forms outside pretty outside. But the little outside mall is so cute!! Makes you feel like you’re in London with the red phone booth and fairy lights. So we order inside . They have a good amount of staff inside so it moves pretty quickly . We ordered a flat white brown sugar latte and went back for a Spanish latte because everything was good !! Even the pastries 🥐 were so delicious ! Got the pretzel croissant and the koign Aman yum 😋 the coffee was on point . They know what they’re doing ☕️