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If you’re looking for the best pet-friendly cafes in Pasadena, we’ve put together the perfect list. We’ve hung out at all these cafes with our fur babies and think you’ll enjoy them just as much as we did. Here are our favorites when it comes to ambiance, quality, and service.

1. Mandarin Coffee Stand

380 South Lake Ave. (MAP)

Mandarin Coffee stand is a new addition to the Burlington Arcade shopping center and it’s already a huge hit. The Burlington Arcade has serious Harry Potter-esque vibes and its atmosphere definitely reminded us of our visit to London.

The cafe specializes in high-quality Chinese coffee and carries smaller roasters from farmers around the world. The atmosphere is delightful and it was quite busy on a weekday afternoon when we made a visit.

We enjoyed our drinks and wanted to order some light bites, but they were already sold out. Make sure to get there earlier than we did so you don’t miss out on them.

2. Coffee and Plants

62 W Union St. Unit 2 (MAP)

This adorable cafe's grand mission is to help the planet one cup at a time and we just adore the flowery decor here. They are the first 100% plant-based cafe in LA and are super pet-friendly.

Sitting on a bike with flowers — Do you see Zooey and Captain playing in the corner?

Not only have they partnered with the National Forest Foundation, but they also donate a portion of their proceeds to abused and neglected animals in need.

Your fur baby can order a puppacinno off the menu, which consists of coconut whipped cream topped with a vegan biscuit. We love that the pups are treated to healthy alternatives.

Holding a springer puppy — So much green!!

Stacked Plant Based Cupcakes — Plant-Based Pastries

3. Boba Cha Cha

26 North Raymond Ave. (MAP)

We were drawn to Boba Cha Cha when we saw that they served both colorful drinks and desserts. The ordering experience is all done by one of their touchscreen kiosks, so grab your seat before you order if you want to secure a spot.

Boba Cha Cha Neon Lights — Fun Decor and Comfy Seating

The atmosphere is great with a community table and fun board games to pass the time. It also seems like it would be a great place to bring your laptop and get some work done as they provide free WiFi.

The only things we wish they provided were dishes and silverware for their desserts. Everything we ordered came in to-go containers, which was a missed opportunity for beautiful pictures.

Community table at Boba Cha Cha — Community table in the center of the cafe

Strawberry Smoothie Boba Cha Cha — Strawberry Smoothie

4. Little Flower

1424 W Colorado Blvd. (MAP)

This cafe is the one we frequent the most often and a must when Crystal visits California. Both the desserts and lunch menu items are phenomenal.

Every time we visit, we end up selecting multiple desserts because everything always looks so freaking amazing. The coffee here is good, but it’s really the desserts that keep us coming back for more (it’s so worth the calories).

Coconut mochi bite — Lavender Coconut Mochi

Standing in front of Little Flower — Walking over to the park to eat our dessert

One of our favorite desserts is the matcha mochi. We crave this matcha mochi and wish we could get it whenever we want, but they rotate the flavors with the mochis. You must also try their baguette if you’re a fan because it is hands down the best in Los Angeles.

Seating here is pretty limited, but luckily right next to the cafe is San Rafael Park which has picnic tables. Or you can sit down somewhere on the grass and enjoy a little picnic.

Sea salt caramel in a bag — Sea Salt Caramel

5. Republik Coffee

854 E Green St. (MAP)

When Republik Coffee first opened its doors, we wanted to try their signature Black Vanilla Latte but we hesitated to visit since the location is in the South Lake Business District of Pasadena. Parking can be tricky on a weekday here, but when we visited on a Sunday morning, parking was a breeze.

A colorful Avocado Toast — Avocado Toast and Iced Black Vanilla Latte

We were blown away by the service, food, and drinks as everything was delicious and presented so beautifully. The outdoor space was on a beautiful tree-lined street and Zooey really liked the cushioned seating. We ordered an avocado toast, a variety of pastries, and the signature black vanilla latte.

The latte and avocado toast was fantastic, but what we really enjoyed was their pastries. So much so that we put in another order to take some of their pastries home. You must try their Hazelnut Espresso Bread. This sweet bread was so darn good that we went back for more to take home with us.