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Amara Chocolate & Coffee is an award-winning Venezuelan café in Old Town Pasadena specializing in specialty coffee, espresso drinks, and our signature Gran Criollo hot chocolate. Join us for breakfast and lunch featuring freshly made arepas, cachapas, empanadas, tequeños, Spanish-style churros, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and plant-based options. We offer indoor and outdoor seating, a pet-friendly patio, and online ordering. A local Pasadena favorite for authentic Venezuelan flavors, quality ingredients, and warm hospitality since 2011.
Cozy, warm spot for South American fare like arepas & churros plus sipping chocolate & coffee.
Hours
| Friday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–4 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 55 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 744-1765
Website: http://www.amaracafe.com/
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Order: Order online
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Lauren Mendoza
the churros and the reina & gouda arepa were phenomenal! the portion size of the arepa was a bit small in my opinion but filling nonetheless. quick service and nice laid back atmosphere with outdoor seating. churros were nice and crispy.
… moreAnna Limarenko
Wonderful food and friendly service. We came here for the 2 time within a week just because this is such a great breakfast place.
Also, they have very good coffee with some cool options like spicy coffee or dulce de leche coffee.
… moreAlso, they have very good coffee with some cool options like spicy coffee or dulce de leche coffee.
Mikhail Glazyrin
The ideal place for quality and fast breakfast with perfectly made Venezuelan cuisine. We’ve had Meat & Plantains Cachapa with pork and el Criollo plate with chicken. Everything was authentic and delicious- probably best Venezuelan place across CA and Utah which we tried. Friendly and fast service! Maybe a little bit expensive, but well worth it!
… moreBenoni Carter
Coffee is delicious as well as the tequeños!
We came first to this place when it was brand new like 13 years ago. Glad to see is still in business and thriving!
Congrats Alex and Amara, hard work is paying off!
Orgulloso de ustedes!
… moreWe came first to this place when it was brand new like 13 years ago. Glad to see is still in business and thriving!
Congrats Alex and Amara, hard work is paying off!
Orgulloso de ustedes!
Zarah Arcilla
Drinks we had were good. Food is ok. Dessert was very good! Small space inside. Some outside seating by the walkway. Structure parking. Elevators were not working. Had to use a few flights of stairs.
… moreJissel Martinez
tried this place after seeing it every time i was in Pasadena and this was probably the best breakfast place i’ve had in a while! the food was delish and i just wish i tried the churros i see a lot of people mention. i will for sure come again just the try some more stuff
… moreMarcos Millán
Amazing gem in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. So happy we stumbled upon this restaurant while strolling around the area.
The ambiance was very welcoming, both inside and the outdoor patio, and the staff made us feel like family. We ordered the Arepa pabellón with beans and plantains, which was packed with flavor. We also ordered Tekes or Tequeños, a Venezuelan delicacy (crispy dough filled with melted cheese) – rich, flavorful, definitely filling. We balanced that out with a generous salad (we really liked the number of healthy options offered in the menu, we will come back to try a few of those too!). We ended our meal with an order of Venezuelan hot chocolate (the right way, thick and dark) and churros (also the right way, perfect crunch, not smothered in sugar or cinnamon).
Parking is super convenient, as the entrance is just a few seconds away.
I would give this place 10 stars if I could!
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… moreThe ambiance was very welcoming, both inside and the outdoor patio, and the staff made us feel like family. We ordered the Arepa pabellón with beans and plantains, which was packed with flavor. We also ordered Tekes or Tequeños, a Venezuelan delicacy (crispy dough filled with melted cheese) – rich, flavorful, definitely filling. We balanced that out with a generous salad (we really liked the number of healthy options offered in the menu, we will come back to try a few of those too!). We ended our meal with an order of Venezuelan hot chocolate (the right way, thick and dark) and churros (also the right way, perfect crunch, not smothered in sugar or cinnamon).
Parking is super convenient, as the entrance is just a few seconds away.
I would give this place 10 stars if I could!
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Franchesca Francisco
We tried the trio plate and the Llanera Cachapas with pork and Madrid style churros. 5/5 on everything. Guava lemonade is nice and tart and cuts right through the richness of our dishes. Just the comfort food I needed this weekend. Trust the hype on this one. Also, the lovely woman working the register this morning is amazing.
… moreIshita Singhal
First time here, and this was such a delightful place! The owners were WONDERFUL, so warm and welcoming, elevated the entire experience for me. We had the arepas, morning bun, coffee, and churros. The churros were so warm and tasty, highly recommend getting a spicy kick in your coffee, arepas were good too (slightly small for the price, but decently filling).
… moreMatthew David
Cute little shop in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. Super walkable area. The coffee and food is amazing. Their chocolate is the star. The service is always warm and welcoming. They have lots of patio seating great for dogs.
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