Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar

Great ambiance. Tables and chairs fill up fast with people doing work in the space. Background music is not too loud so it's a very ideal spot to work. Outlets are available but a bit scarce depending on table area.

Great spot, can get busy but I have always managed to find a place to sit with my laptop. Great local art, gorgeous Old Town brick building with industrial and modern touches. Very clean, secure restrooms in the building. Pick up a snack next door and enjoy the open, airy vibe.

My coworker found this spot and it looked like a great place to start the day.

I ordered the “Angeleeno” iced coffee and it was probably one of the best I’ve ever had. Not overly sweet and just the right amount of kick. It had Four black cat espresso shots, oatmilk and homemade simple syrup. Phenomenal cup of Joe to get me going.

I’d definitely come back again to try their other menu items next time.

I love this spot in Old Town Pasadena! The seating is pretty decent, meaning enough spots that you have a good chance of finding a place to sit. I got a hot mocha which was perfectly smooth and perfectly foamy. It gets packed here in the layout of the store is nice because you can actually see people making the drinks and the skill it takes to do it well. Definitely going to make one of my favorite spots to go on the weekends and just catch my breath after a week of work.

November 2023:
Stopped by for a cup of brewed coffee ☕. Was excellent. Added a splash of oat milk and it tasted very smooth.

Would definitely come back again for more coffee.

very happy that this location reopened :) the interior looks amazing and very spacious. I got a regular latte with black cat espresso and everything about this simple latte was beautiful: the foam, the espresso, the temperature. definitely my new favorite place, and I've been dying to find a space to do some work or to read or to write. Very calming 😌

Good coffee and nice environment. Not burnt like Starbucks and you do not take home the stink on your clothes. Really no complaints except for that one staff member who lays on the attitude heavy. It’s okay though honey – that tip jar won’t grow unless you earn it with better customer service. Other than that, I keep coming back for the taste

This place has excellent coffee and espresso, and it is strong and rich. Any drink you have will have more espresso than you think, but you’ll enjoy it the whole way down. My favorite is the Affogato; thanks to the quality of the coffee, it is like Hagen Dasz on steroids!

I love this place, great coffee and other beverages. The food could be better, I had the ham and cheese croissant and was dry, tasted like it had been there for a couple of days. Also very good atmosphere to work there.

The coffee is always fantastic! Whenever I get the chance to visit Pasadena, I always try and swing by here! Good atmosphere, kind and attentive staff, and LOVELY coffee! ☕😊

Love the style of the interior design.
Great flat white with the black cat espresso beans, also tried another one with the single origin from Ethiopia, recommended!

We appreciate the vegan options and would love to have more. Your people are the best, they know me and show it. That is so cool.

I really like this location. It's perfect to get some work done.
I like that they have brewed drip coffee and the way they serve it is great. Not only do they warm up the cup with hot water first, they gave me a little extra carafe and put them and the REAL not paper cup on a tray. It felt so extravagant and special.
On top of the great and stylish service, the coffee tastes great!

Very nice coffee shop in old town Pasadena with plenty of space for sitting. The coffee tastes very good

I decided to stop here while passing through Pasadena. I ordered one of their speciality brews; however, another customer accidentally took my coffee instead. When the baristas found out, they apologized and offered me samples of other specialty brews as I waited for my original order. It wasn't a big problem, but it was nice to see how dedicated they were to provide their guests with a great experience.
The coffee was perfect, it didn't need any additions--the gesha blend was fruity, fresh, and a pleasant difference to the normal nuttiness of other coffees. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll be sure to visit.

Latte is so good
It’s the best coffee during my America travel

My wife and I are absolutely hooked on their avena latte - we crave it - it’s that good. There are moments when we look at each other and we know…we have to get there and have that Avena Latte - nothing else is like it. Starbucks has Nothing remotely as good as this.

Never knew deities took part-time jobs as baristas for fun, that is, until I ordered a latte here. I don't know if the coffee comes directly from Mount Olympus, Heaven, Jannah, or the Field of Reeds but I do know that if you want to taste otherworldly perfection in a cup you should order the mocha latte, hot, half-sweet with oat milk. If you get hooked, don't blame me.

Great cappuccino here. The location is amazing, but it's almost always full. I depend on this place as a delicious place to sip a cappuccino, not a place to study for the afternoon. The ambiance is nice & the service is always friendly!

Kinda wish their their menu was larger... especially on the selection of coffees... but a great atmosphere, decent price, and definitely not starbucks! Best coffee place I've found in old town Pasadena