Mandarin Coffee Stand, Pasadena
6 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Mandarin's Pasadena recommendations include the Burlington Arcade shop and Mandarin 2. One visitor ranks the business among their top Pasadena choices for coffee and pastries, while another likes the coffee but finds the shop crowded. A Sicily cold-brew recommendation specifically concerns Mandarin 2; that report concerns Mandarin 2 rather than Burlington Arcade.
Address
mandarin coffee stand, 380 S Lake Ave #111, Pasadena, CA 91101
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Nvr_Smile in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Lists Mandarin 2 among great coffee spots.
- Recommendsu/letmebreathedammit in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2024vibe
Cute coffee option in Burlington Arcade with immaculate vibes.
- Recommendsu/SummaryTreat in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Top Pasadena pick with excellent coffee and delicious pastries.
- Recommendsu/hjunkin0 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026taste
Suggests the Mandarin 2 location for a Sicily cold brew that reminds them of a chocolate-covered orange snack, good year-round.
- Recommendsu/cheeselvr164 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Recommends Mandarin in Pasadena.
- Recommendsu/SnooSketches8294 in r/AskLosAngeles · Mar 2025vibe
Calls the Pasadena shop a newer spot that is good, though it can feel crowded.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.