Two Kids

1504 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Open 7 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday

8 am to 2 pm week ends





Like two kids, 

that’s how we feel when we walk into that coffee place 

on Mission Street and Fair Oaks Ave in South Pasadena.

This place is at the top of our list. We love so many things here.

They have pastries delivered by Seed Bakery from Washington and Lake, 

next to Altadena, and on Mondays they also have Proof from Atwater. 

Great choices, for real.





They sell a lot of homemade products that they also serve, 

from granola to almond butter to plant milk.

The coffee is very good.

 I wouldn’t consider the espresso to be as good as Highlight or Stumptown, 

though the level is higher than the usual places. 

You’ll get sparkling water to wash your palate with an espresso.

The location is great, with easy parking around and other businesses nearby. 

The staff is super nice 

— they can even come serve you at your table when it’s not too busy.

Prices are okay. 

There are no traditional tables inside, just a few seats on couches and stools for about 12 people, 

plus two tables outside for two people each.

They play good music. They used to have vinyl listening stations

 — they stopped doing that, 

but without giving up their eclectic, great musical taste.




The decoration is neat and arty.

It's a fantastic spot.



https://twokidscoffee.com/




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