Pasadena Specialty Coffee Guide | Coffee Insurrection

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Every shop is personally visited and scored — from 3-cup discoveries to 5-cup icons of specialty coffee.

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ONYX COFFEE LAB

Bentoville, Usa

10 Hidden Gem Chef Approved

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Red Bay Coffee Roasters

Oakland, USA

10 Hidden Gem Chef Approved

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La Cabra New York

New York, USA

10 Hidden Gem Chef Approved

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Gotham Coffee Roasters

New york, Usa

10 Fresh Pick Chef Approved

What's New

The latest specialty coffee additions in Pasadena.

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Copa Vida Coffee

Pasadena, Usa

Specialty Scouted Chef Approved

All Coffee Shops in Pasadena

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Copa Vida Coffee

Pasadena, Usa

Specialty Scouted Chef Approved

Roasters in Pasadena

Coffee roasters based in Pasadena.

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Copa Vida Coffee

Pasadena, Usa

Specialty Scouted Chef Approved

Interview

Conversations with the specialty coffee community — from baristas to roasters.

Interview

Chris Calkins (Gotham Coffee Roasters): Coffee Insurrection Hero Chapter #72

Hello I'm Chris Calkins I'm the owner and CEO of Gotham Coffee Roasters in New…

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Adhi Jusuf-Beaneka Specialty Coffee: Coffee Insurrection Hero Chapter #58

Adhi Jusuf lives in San Francisco Bay Area, California. He has work in IT field…

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Jon Allen: Coffee Insurrection Hero Chapter #49

Jon Allen the Co-Owner & Founder of Onyx Coffee Lab in Northwest Arkansas.

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Evelyn Solis & Doug Hewitt: Coffee Insurrection Hero Chapter #24

Evelyn Solis and Doug Hewitt represent two different paths into specialty coffee: one born from…

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Deepen your specialty coffee knowledge — brewing guides, origin stories and more.

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What Are Coffee Tasting Notes? The Complete Guide to Understanding Coffee Flavor Profiles

Coffee tasting notes are the natural flavors and aromas found in coffee beans, created by their…

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What is Specialty Coffee? The Ultimate Guide to the 80+ Point Standard

For many, coffee is simply a morning ritual—a quick caffeine kick to start the day.…

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Light Roast vs Dark Roast: The Complete Coffee Guide [2026]

Light Roast vs Dark Roast: What Is the Real Difference? The debate between light roast…

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What Is Espresso? The Complete 2026 Guide: 10 Steps to Perfect Brewing

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A Special(ty Coffee) Valentine's Day 2026

A Special(ty Coffee) Valentine’s Day Three more days before Valentine’s Day, and maybe you haven’t yet…

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Discovering Sydney's Rich Culinary Heritage: A Journey Through Sydney Arcades and Specialty Coffee Cafes

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International Women's Day 2021: AMACA Project

International women’s day AMACA Project Today is International Women’s Day,and in many ways things are…

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Our Caffeinated Road Trip 3 - Aroma Specialty Coffees

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Coffee Subscription I: The Right Roast 2021

Coffee Subscription I: The Right Roast

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Coffee Brewing Methods: an Intro

Coffee Brewing Methods Welcome to the amazing world of brewing!Yeah, you’ve got it right… brewing.Brewing…

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