Within the metropolis of Los Angeles and its environs, there’s one query a traveler will discover themselves requested many times: What a part of city are you staying in? The place are you situated? Driving throughout the town could make for an all-day affair, particularly in case your timing doesn’t account for site visitors congestion. However with some widespread sense planning, and one thing good to take heed to on the stereo, there’s no motive to not discover.
With this in thoughts, Pasadena beckons. Town’s meals and beverage scene is booming, and there’s the almighty Rose Bowl Flea Market on the second Saturday of every month, which is value visiting on any journey. At this time we’re profiling a brand new cafe in Pasadena, with a novel hook and enjoyable vibe. That is Milk Brew.
The 2026 Construct-outs of Espresso is introduced by DONA, Pacific Barista Sequence, and La Marzocco.
For individuals who aren’t acquainted, will you inform us about your organization?
We focus on “Milk Brew,” which is a drink made by steeping espresso straight in milk. We expect this produces a drink much like a latte however extra balanced. With out the water within the espresso the drink finally ends up creamier. In the meantime the espresso is even all through and you can not style the place the espresso ends and the milk begins. As a result of this removes some espresso duties from latte preparation, we will concentrate on craft espresso and pour-over drinks. We use Black & White Espresso Roasters and love making drinks out of their funkiest and fruitiest choices in addition to their clear and floral beans.
Are you able to inform us a bit concerning the new area?
We’re located in a historic constructing with a ton of pure lighting. Our aim after we took over the area was to make it as vibrant and as inviting as attainable. We additionally wished to spotlight a few of the historic options. For instance we used a limewash on the partitions however painted the ceilings white. We expect this distinction actually brings out the unique molding.
What’s your strategy to espresso?
What I really like essentially the most about espresso is the variety you could find from cup to cup. The producers and roasters work so laborious to deliver the perfect product they will to our store that we imagine it’s our obligation to deliver out the very best expression of every distinctive cup. Typically occasions this implies taking a slower strategy to creating drinks.
Any machines, coffees, particular gear lined up?
We’ve got two Weber EG-1s on bar. One with extremely burrs for pour-over and one with core burrs for espresso. Every drink we make on bar is ready with intentionality with essentially the most enjoyable grinders we’ve got ever used. Our espresso machine is the Victoria Arduino Eagle One.
What’s your hopeful goal opening date/month?
We’re at the moment in mushy open however our grand opening date is August 1st!
Thanks!
The 2026 Construct-outs of Espresso is introduced by DONA, Pacific Barista Sequence, and La Marzocco.
