Reviews for Republik Coffee in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful atmosphere and lots of space to sit and work both inside and outside. Highly recommended for work/study. Their wifi... was really good too. Drinks and food seem great too. Read more
I tried their black vanilla latte and it has a very interesting taste. Turns out that it has unique texture in the latte because... they mixed charcoal with it, it's good for your body! I'd love to try their matcha latte next time, their vanilla latte is goodbut maybe the texture is not for me. I prefer charcoal that is more enhanced and non-texture, but it's hard to makethat. Parking is hit or miss, there's a 1 hr free parking on the street. Read more
Very quaint coffee shop-great for an Instagram worthy brunch date with some really quality coffee. I had the charcoal coffee and... really enjoyed it! I like my coffee generally on the sweeter side, but this was just sweet enough that even my mom who likes hercoffee strong, approved. My sister tried the cardamom and it was a wonderful blend of spices-kind of like if chai tea had acoffee baby. We were all happy with our choices as this was a post Mother?s Day brunch for my mom. So we were happy to spend alittle extra for the experience and celebration, but for coming on a regular day, this place was a little pricey. For myself, mymom and my sister, we each had one drink and one item to eat and our bill was almost $80. Kinda crazy for a coffee shop. I tookoff a star because the seating was a free for all, so if you come during a busy morning like we did, you have to kind of hoverand grab someone?s table as they leave. This means no one will be cleaning your table before you can sit. The servers were nice,the food was fresh, but between the price and the the seating, I had to take off a star and probably won?t be coming back untilI have someone visiting and want a nice coffee experience for them. This is definitely more of a treat in my book. Read more
A nice atmosphere, though not the most serene place or restful place for a coffee shop. It's somewhere between a restaurant and... a coffee shop and it's location in the middle of town doesn't help to make it super clear. The food was fine, but for the costI expected fresher ingredients and a better taste. The Eggs Benedict and Breakfast Burritos didn't taste particularly special.The Mediterranean Flatbread was nice but the avocados were really rough and undercooked. The first set of utensils I receivedwere clearly unwashed, and I had to get a new set. The drip coffee I ordered had no strength or aroma. It was shockinglybland. Perhaps I had a poor experience. But for these three items and a coffee priced at over $60, I expected much more. Read more
Everything was quite good, although somewhat expectably given the cost is more than typical. The nitro cold-brew coffee was... strong smooth and delightful. The Chai with lavender was nicely spicy but still the subtle flavor shined through. Ham andcheese Cresent was the most interesting I've had given the lightly sweet coating and contrasting accent of the bite from a bitof cheese melted on top (parmesan or similar). The chicken salad sandwich from the fridge was a nice showcasing of the amazingtexture of the ciabatta (very bland in a good way ; ) and the quality side-greens similarly a showcase for the heirloomtomatoes. Pretty bust there, but they keep it moving well. I took it on the go for timing, but it would be a nice place tosit a while especially if I had someone special to do that with. ???? ???? ???? Read more
I generally like to seek out new and independent coffee shops when I?m in different areas. While the polished and posh aesthetic... of Republik wouldn?t normally attract me, it?s drink menu was enticing enough for me to drop in and check it out. Little did Iknow their coffee and much more, was worth the stop! The coffee, a latte of cardamom and coconut, was delicious and wellbalanced. My friend?s vanilla latte similarly tasty. What?s more is that they offer an array of food items as well, way toomany for anyone to try in a few visits, but all equally interesting. With a wall of pastries that look like you would only findon your favorite travel shows; a nice selection of wines in a corner wall; and some quick bites along the counter that wecouldn?t pass up. For example, a ham and cheese croissant sandwich might sound basic, but these were way different than yourtypical gas station sammie. This was a nice flaky pastry with honey and cheesy melted on top and ham that was definitely notfrom your local Oscar. What?s more is that while I?m not vegan, my chemistry isn?t fond of dairy so I was pleased to find adecent selection of vegan options like the aforementioned drinks as well as some food items. The Blueberry Crumble was theperfect touch to a nice lunch. I can only review based on what I had and what I experienced on this one particular day. But itwas enough for me to remember it anytime I cruise through Pasadena. Read more
Ambiance: Love the mood and energy they have created with their space. So many wonderful details. It gives off a warm and... inviting vibes. Definitely a space I would want to spend time. Service: Friendly and helpful staff. They explained the menuitems and gave recommendations that turned out to be just right for me. Food: Beautiful presentation with taste and flavor toback it up. I was very impressed with the French toast served as two thick slices, topped with fresh fruit, a delicious whippedspiced topping and a subtle syrup. It went perfect with the savory Asada Avocado toast. Best of both worlds. The toast should besalted to your preference. It doesn't come overly salted which gives you room to add more or go with less, whichever you prefer. Read more
This is a chic coffee lounge that serves the best caffeinated beverages. One can come alone to work or catch up with friends.... They serve baked breakfast goods as well as toasts, sandwiches and flat breads. Love the ham and cheese croissant, salmoncucumber toast and the prosciutto flatbread here. They also have a savory smoked salmon pizzeta. This is nice place to sip wine later in the day. Read more