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Lovebirds Cafe & Bakery
921 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106, United States
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Lovebirds Cafe & Bakery
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Ro
Review №1

Curtis the barista was helpful with my order ensuring I was satisfied when there was a substitution with my order. Best bacon available here.

PA
Review №2

As good as it was 5 years ago! My nephew devoured the Thanksgiving Sandwich. Said it was delicious and filling. Of course, I happily ate the Basil Veggie Sandwich. Not to crowded, which was nice.

Ti
Review №3

Friendliest service I got anywhere on my trip to Pasadena!Great breakfast- just a bit slow coming out of the kitchen. Large servings. Good value.

de
Review №4

Good sandwiches, skip their breakfast burritos though. Here’s a picture of the Bacon Burrito cut down the middle, (note the ONE slice of bacon).

Gi
Review №5

The people working here are always super nice and the food is amazing! The wait is never more than 10 minutes. I recommend the Mexican Omelette if you like jalapeños (what I always get). I hate eggs but this place makes me think twice! 10/10 recommend 🍳

Ru
Review №6

Food Always Done RIGHT ✅ & Fast💪

Ty
Review №7

Reviewing a location based on a single visit is never something I like to do, but I was waiting on a glass of orange juice for 25 minutes, at least. I dont know if they have to peel every orange by hand and make the ice fresh or not, but its not okay to watch a few dozen people come in, get their orders, and leave while waiting for one glass of juice. They did attempt to make it right with a refund though, and their staff was friendly, if a little awkward. Not likely to ever come back, but at least they tried.

Ke
Review №8

I luv their oreo cheesecake,and their pumpkin cheesecake.its a nice and quiet place to eat,and I recommend it.

Ti
Review №9

I love this place! They made fresh bread and desert everyday. They have sidewalk tables if you want to enjoy the weather, inside sitting area is huge.Clean and spacious. Food is good and staff are courteous.

Je
Review №10

Its a hidden cafe away from old town Pasadena. The bread is exceptional, and they even have table service for your sandwich if youre staying.We go here for the breakfast sandwiches, burritos especially, and the classic eggs and bacon. They have plenty of seating and internet. I wish the chairs and tables were a bit more comfortable.A caution: aside from their pastries, it takes several minutes to get any made to order ; its not a place for an in-and-out snack other than pastries.There is a little parking in front on the street, but its not long enough if you want to set up shop at one of the tables.

Ro
Review №11

Very cute. I had a nice fruit tart. It’s very open. It makes for a nice place after a meal when you want a little snack.

Ge
Review №12

Extremely friendly staff and good food....My daughter and myself had enjoyed it.

Ja
Review №13

Ordered take out from Lovebirds Cafe a while back ago when the pandemic began ... they are open for dine in now and the food is so good !! I ordered the same thing as last time which was the egg white burrito and I couldnt finish the other half 😅 but its really good . I also got the Belgium waffle and the Horchata cold brew latte. you order first, then they give you a number and bring your food to you. 100% will come back with a friend.

Co
Review №14

Loved the atmosphere, very nice and friendly staff.

Yo
Review №15

Love this place. You get point toward your account and discount if your a frequent coffe drinker like myself . The girls there are wonderful and the prices are right on target.

Ju
Review №16

What a hidden gem.... it doesnt looks soooo nice from outside but once you are in.... very nice and sweet counter ladies. Great coffee and really fresh and tasty salads, delicious combinations!!!!! Best carrot muffin ive Ever had and trust me I had some :)

Ma
Review №17

The baked goods and coffee are really good. It can take a while for things to be prepared, but freshness is appreciated. I had to correct the cashier for the right amount of change, but thats at a lot of places, unfortunately. Employees are friendly and thoughtful, though, so it balances out!

Sa
Review №18

Great Place to get a sandwich. I usually get a wild salmon, caper, onions, and light maya on sourdough or gluten free bread. Sometimes organic coffee, and a sugar free cookie. Ben and staff are great to order from on phone or live during the great reset. They follow all restrictions and social measures so you can be safe and grab a lunch and a little dessert!

Pa
Review №19

What a fabulous selection of such delicious pastries!

Be
Review №20

Second time here, had the avocado toast.Great service and the food is phenomenal, flavors blend well.Everything bagel seasoning on top, 4 stars...

Lo
Review №21

Great food!

Ru
Review №22

Great spot for a quick breakfast.

Ja
Review №23

A hidden gem in Pasadena! Good food, pretty reasonable, nice staff. Mom n Pop business so always good to support rather than a big corporation.

Me
Review №24

Pleased. I got the French Dip and the au jus was 11/10. I would say though, they were a little light on the meat, but for the price and size of the sandwich, it was filling overall. Friendly staff and CoVid compliant facility !

Re
Review №25

So glad I discovered this gem of a cafe! It will be my new go-to. Awesome breakfast sandwich and delicious iced latte even though I’m not a big coffee person!

ko
Review №26

Really nice on the inside. The food tastes really good. Employees are nice.

Jo
Review №27

First time here, we were shocked at how delicious breakfast was. Seriously one of the most flavorful meals weve had. Absolutely perfect. Friendly staff too.

Te
Review №28

The Ranch House sandwich was amazing! I had it on gf bread which was really nice as well. Service was a tad slow, but the food was hot and delicious!

Gr
Review №29

Delicious

Ju
Review №30

Love this place! The bread is amazing! They bake their breads in house every day and they have a huge selection of flavors! and some fun pastries! I really enjoy their french connection sandwich and their Wild alaskan salmon sandwich that I get on Rye bread (but you can do a bagel). Open and airy interior, this place has exposed brick and high ceilings. Great location in downtown Pasadena.

Ge
Review №31

They make excellent breakfast especially the breakfast burritos. The atmosphere is relaxing,calm and very appealing. It truly reminds me of the cafes I used to go in NYC. It doesn’t have the fancy and hipster atmosphere like most places have these days.

Ma
Review №32

I got a breakfast burrito with ham and a tall black coffee. My partner got a cappuccino muffin. The breakfast burrito was very good, the black coffee tasted fresh, but the muffin was overall pretty average especially considering the price.

Ho
Review №33

Always good food. A place to relax — no rushing you out. Friendly young staff.

mc
Review №34

Lovebirds has been a local favorite for a long time and they recently revamped their interior with new tables and chairs as well as comfortable booths against the wall.I come in often and always get 2 or 3 cookies, a latte, and their Wild Alaskan Salmon sandwich on ciabatta. Always the total is under 20.Love this place and hope with the interior update more people populate it!

De
Review №35

Very nice & friendly environment. I had the 1/2 Asian chicken Salad my friend had the 1/2 Chicken Cranberry salad,.....yummy. And we each got a delicious pastry 🤗

An
Review №36

Been coming here for 5 months. The first month or two I really liked their chicken noodle soup (believe its homemade) chicken sandwich, pasta salad and everything bagel. I was getting the same thing for a while and it was good for the price and location. I wanted to try other items so I started getting the pastries/cookies. The first time I got a Palm Leaf and Almond Pastry and it was delicious. I went back on another occasion and got a Palm Leaf and Checker cookie, this time it tasted like a week old, like cardboard and had a weird smell to em. I went back to return the pastries, I asked if they bake em daily and counter lady said yes but I REALLY do not think they bake em daily. I think they bake em as they are sold which means on an unlucky day you will get stale disgusting pastries. Their chicken noodle soup seemed to have changed from what tasted like homemade to canned soup. You can tell because it had a thick yellow consistency to it versus that aromatic smell of fresh chicken noodle. I asked the counter lady if the yellow thick one is homemade, she said yes but again I REALLY dont think it is. I decided to give it another shot, got the leek soup one time and it tasted like just a cup of chicken stock. Writing this post so you know what to expect versus wasting your lunch time like I did.

Da
Review №37

We enjoyed the pastries!

He
Review №38

Awesome place very quite to get work done and eat... just check your food if its to go my croissant was over toasted and burnt a little bit giving the sandwich a horrible taste. The people are awesome and understanding

Ba
Review №39

Great place for lunch. Industrial atmosphere. Always come back when I am in the area.

Ro
Review №40

The new coffee from Ground Works is cheap. Flavor terrible. The espresso is weak compared to Urth Cafe in Pasadena. The Italian coffee they used before was excellent. If they dont change the cook and the coffee soon they will be closing. Im telling everyone not to go there.

Ta
Review №41

If youre in the mood for classic sandwiches and super yummy baked goods hit up Lovebirds! The staff is attentive but could be sightly friendlier. But I dont go for the staff, I go for the food 😊

Jo
Review №42

One of your perfect quiet, get-away kind of Cafes. Good food and quaint atmosphere.

Wa
Review №43

Great place for good food and a peaceful atmosphere. So convenient to downtown

Du
Review №44

Great Sandwiches! To be honest with you, I didnt get what I ordered but I got what I wanted. So, I am sure you can have just about anything on the menu and it will taste good. This helps for the times when you are indecisive and just want something tasty to eat.

Ma
Review №45

Great fresh bakery place, breakfast, lunch, evening or snacks. Great Services. Cool

Ry
Review №46

This is a really pleasant cafe, their bread is exceptional, and they even have table service for your sandwich if youre staying. Which is easy to do because they have great seating and internet.A caution: aside from their pastries, it takes several minutes to get any sandwiches; its not a place for an in-and-out snack. There is a little parking in front on the street, but its not long enough if you want to set up shop at one of the tables.

Ch
Review №47

Half-portion shredded chicken Caesar was adequate as a meal and tasted great (I think adding a cup of soup would have been a good addition. Next time.). Day two: Delicious French Dip. Ill visit again the next time Im in Pasadena!

To
Review №48

Great find. I stayed at a hotel across the street but came every morning for a week. Big menu and not too crowded.

Ta
Review №49

Not a good place after noon. There was a skeleton crew working there, not the best service. I asked for a few items off my sandwich and they brought it to me with everything I didn’t want on it. I’m sure this place is better in the morning, seeing as how they close at 3pm.

Ph
Review №50

Tuna sandwich was very good, as was the garden salad. And unlimited refills on fresh brewed tea. Helpful service even past closing time.

Do
Review №51

I was a little disappointed there were no birds. I was left a little confused. Great sandwich though. Note to managment. Get a parrot or something.

Ra
Review №52

I love this bakery for their tarts and croissants. Their coffee is mediocre but if you need a quick caffeine fix, it will do. The prices are reasonable and they will give you samples. Customer service is eh but if you catch them on a good day, youre in luck.

J
Review №53

Foods decent. Wait was too long quoted a 15 minute wait over the phone took 37 minutes to receive my order.

Le
Review №54

Nice quiet coffee shop, fresh made food, and pastries. Always friendly service!

Do
Review №55

What a wonderful place!

Jo
Review №56

At this visit I had nothing to eat. From my past experiences they get five stars.

Da
Review №57

Freshest, most delicious sandwich ever. Really quick and reasonably priced too. So many choices.Amazing service. Will return.

Ka
Review №58

Their food is very good, but CV the service was VERY slow and it wasnt very crowded. Not appreciated when you only have 30 minutes for lunch.

Ry
Review №59

I go here at least once a week, breakfast or lunch. Great food, great service, great coffee. Love the veggie breakfast burrito!

Dy
Review №60

The food was terrific and the atmosphere is comfy. Ive been coming to Lovebirds since high school, and Im always impressed with their quality baked goods.

Ja
Review №61

Friendly service and pretty good food! The blended mocha was really good.

an
Review №62

No one came around to see how the food was, they served me burned toast,and sausage, the tea I ordered was to hot Im still waiting to drink it. The food wasnt all that good dont waste your time at this place.

Sh
Review №63

Been a few times and enjoyed a coffee and pastry. Ordered a soup and sandwich - will not order cream of broccoli again . . . ever, but the sandwich was fine. Fresh bread, lettuce, tomatoes. Service was excellent. Tables are small and 2 out of 3 times sat at one which was not balanced. I will return.

Ri
Review №64

Great smoothy. Nice place to get some lunch!

Cy
Review №65

I like their specialty menu but its no fun when they run out of their own specialty menu ingredients. Not particularly thrilled about their salads but their sandwiches/paninis are good and stacked. Desserts look good but have yet to try any.

Da
Review №66

Standard breakfast fare. Overall, acceptable good but wasnt something AMAZING. Id go back again.

Aa
Review №67

Really good sandwiches. Lots of bread choices and high quality meat. If you prefer salads, those are good there as well

Si
Review №68

Great pastry & coffee. I didnt have any of the foods they provide but my friend had a breakfast and she loved it.

Gi
Review №69

First time I love it food was good and cheap prices no disappointment

Ch
Review №70

Service was very good, which is the reason for the 2nd star. Ordered meatball sandwich. Is small and the meatballs are hard. Worst ever!

Ch
Review №71

Their Thanksgiving Turkey sandwich is so good I have driven 30 miles to get one.

Li
Review №72

Nice cafe, busy for lunch, after lunch time its a very nice quite place to enjoy a coffee or tea and yummy cookies.

Li
Review №73

Love this place!🥰😋

Ma
Review №74

I ordered a chicken Cobb salad and they only gave me a salad that was 90% lettuce. No chicken.

Ni
Review №75

Healthy place with great food and fresh bread.

Ja
Review №76

Its a great place for a bite to eat,or a cup of coffee

al
Review №77

Nice place and friendly service. One of the older Pasadena establishments that offer quality at reasonable prices.

li
Review №78

The soup was ok but the service was great. Nice servers.

Ph
Review №79

Sadly this used to have freely sliced meats for sandwiches that were pulled high however the last turkey sandwich was gross luncheon meat that was several days old. Im not sure if they are having financial issues or what but that isnt relevant

Da
Review №80

Good burritos, kind service, not the best baristas and dont bother trying the eggs Benedict.

Ca
Review №81

The Fish & Chips with Pasta Salad was Very Good and the services was Excellent !

Te
Review №82

There was hair in my food :/ nice staff, good coffee, but I’m not okay with hair in my food.

Br
Review №83

Prices are reasonable and worth it. Get a simple ham and swiss on a crossiant and its delicious every time. Can get a bit busy and parking isnt the greatest but a to go bag is just perfect.

An
Review №84

Lovebird mocha coffee was really good

Br
Review №85

Great food, great service, reasonable prices, and a pretty broad menu.

Al
Review №86

It was ok . Had this feeling like they werent confident about their orange juice . Dont really think I got fresh squeezed . The Denver omelette was ok but I expected Bell peppers and tomatoes ... Only got ham and onion . No cheese ... I know what a real DENVER OMELETTE IS ! WHO YIU TRYING TO KID 😉

Zu
Review №87

I liked their breakfast.. the service is very good

Di
Review №88

Ive been here every morning for 2 years, but after they changed owners, the coffee tastes just water and it takes a while to give an order

Br
Review №89

Spacious, fast, friendly waitstaff. Sandwiches are great. Breakfast pastrys hit and miss.

Ma
Review №90

It literally just took 15 minutes to put 8 bagels in a bag and there was nobody else in line. They warmed them up and cut them without asking and then individually wrapped them, wasting a huge amount of packaging.

pl
Review №91

I love this place...good price....will return.

Ru
Review №92

First time coming here. Its just eh... spent $15 on side salad, chicken sandwich, and chai latte. Good portions, but still just eh..

Br
Review №93

The food here is delish! Best gumbo soup ever!

Ja
Review №94

I like to come in the mornings for a bowl of oatmeal, fruit& coffee. Prices are very reasonable.the staff are pleasant and courteous.

To
Review №95

Great menu options, helpful and friendly.

Mi
Review №96

Great coffee and sandwiches!

Ra
Review №97

Excellent baked goods & large portions.

Vi
Review №98

Loved it there and the sandwich maker hectoris sooo cute and nice ;)

Al
Review №99

Freshly-baked bread only enhances what are already some of the best sandwiches in the city. Pastries are decent but nothing groundbreaking.

Al
Review №100

Cool place, yummy food!!

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  • Address:921 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106, United States
  • Site:http://lovebirdscafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 626-583-8888
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Bubble tea store
  • Cafe
  • Bakery
  • Takeout Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Sandwich shop
  • Tea store
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:8AM–3PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:7AM–3PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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