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Authentic Japanese restaurant Rated "Extraordinary" by Zagat
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks!!! Everything I need for a slightly productive morning. I love coffee shops and this one is great. If I was still in school, I'd probably be here almost everyday studying and surfing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Pasadena I found this little gem when I was driving down Colorado. If it wasnt for the snazy neon sign that says"open" I would have totally missed it since the place looks like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Zephyr is no longer the coffee shop that I fell in love with. The new owners have put a lot of effort into expanding the patio, adding a koi pond, and upgrading the outdoor furniture, but the love...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Pasadena I was a frequent customer at Zephyr. I went back recently to discover, like many, that it has a new owner. I am not entirely thrilled about the addition of a hookah patio,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Again, another discovery from my cousin on our Pasadena bike ride. After grubbing at the Orean Vegetarian Cafe, we made our way to Zephyr for some Coffee - him and Tea - me. We sat outside and enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after a year away because of college, it saddens me that my favorite coffee shop has gone under new management. i guess some people enjoy the new zephyr with the hookahs and completely decked out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How did I not know this existed?! This quaint and homey cafe is a great hang out spot on a warm summer night. I tried their house iced tea (Tea Hee Hee), and my friends got an iced blended coffee and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have frequent Zephyr's now for about 6 months. What I love about this place is that it is different from your typical main stream coffee shop (e.g. Starbucks, etc). It is a house that is renovated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zephyr is under New Management. This owner knows that coffee is also consumable on Sunday. The previous owner's analisms are almost all faded away. When they finally dispose of the last "Keep your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The nostalgia is classic and the service is great. Good food? Check. Good coffee? Double check. Nice environment? Yep, yep. Relaxing atmosphere and a chill time with close...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Feel like getting home. I love the sofa and living room.Waiters and waitresses have amazing memory. Nice service!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, free wifi. If you like overly sweet/sugary starbucks-type drinks you might be disappointed, as their drinks taste like real coffee and are not drowned in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SpaciousHomeyRusticChillIntimateCouchy (sorry Webster's, but i'm inserting my own adjectives here :O}PQuiet (except when lakers game is on in the backroom while helicopters are buzzing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for the last couple of years and always a pleasure. Great coffee house to come to instead of going to Starbucks all the time, adorable house and patio. I've introduced many friends to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really low key and relaxing. Inside, there are a couple rooms with couches that you can kick-back at and read or talk to friends and drink some coffee or tea while munching on paninis...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty cool, and one of the few hookah bars that seems to be left in Pasadena (especially now that the equator doesn't do it any more). The patio is a really fun place to sit and talk,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you're looking for somewhere to meet up with friends and have a burning desire to express your uniqueness, where better then an obscure cafe with non-existent parking. Perhaps you need work done...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite coffeeshops!I live in irvine now, so i dont' get to come back here all that often, but the ambiance is perfect. I recently came back and saw that they had widened the patio!The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this coffee shop. Quaint, charming. No hipsters or "Scene", just people drinking coffee and hiding out in corners and rooms, on big comfy couches and chairs. There's an outdoor patio...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place for the loner that likes being lost in between the cracks of the main stream to feel at home.You can hookah it up, though I don't do anything with tobacco. You can enjoy tasty food and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You should definately check this place out. It's a converted craftsmen home, and you can pick the room/patio that best suits you to chill in. I've always had really nice food here...the crepes are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to study... pretty cool except some tables are too small even for a group of two studying. Parking might be a hassle, so be prepared.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like the name, this cafe is a refreshing breeze through the labyrinth of chain coffee stores that cover these United States. I'm not gonna lie-- I go to Starbucks every morning and spend way too much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A gem of a coffeehouse that I never would have known about if it weren't for my amazing friend Jessica. She took me here on a late Tuesday afternoon knowing that I would love it, because it's so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great, first time I've been after a friend of mine recommended it a little hard to get to... but the service was good and the food was great
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this unique coffee chop. It's a beautiful, well-decorated, and charming place to drink coffee, eat lunch, hang out, or listen to live music at nights.They have the only good crapes I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Independent, quiet, coffeehouse converted from an old house (I think it used to be a Craftsman home) with a picturesque little garden patio area and showcases exhibits of local independent artists....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There aren't too many decent coffee joints in Pasadena. It's convoluted with sub par cafes and the corporate machine of coffee places (hint: they're pretty much everywhere). There are coffee joints...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do like this little cafe place. The food there are yummy and coffee are great too.Nice art work and not too many people too.But I dont like the person who take orders cuz I ask him about anything...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very very very cute cafe!The first time i ever went in there, i got an awkward vibe. I just walked in to scope it out and i felt like i had just entered some strangers home and they were all having a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a small hookah/ coffee & tea place. Not to shabby! I just got back from there and I enjoyed my time there. We sat outside on the patio and it was cold outside but they had heaters which kept us...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing the sisters who owned this place had sold Zephyr to new owners who remodeled and added hookah to their menu.. I was really really hesitant to go back. I didn't want my memory of Zephyr...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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One of the best little cafes in Pasadena. Great atmosphere, beautiful patio, awesome chill spot. It is one of the few remaining cafes in the area that provide a atmosphere suitable for study. Worth a visit
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Zephyr's after a bad experience at San Sui Tei. It was nice to find that they expanded their outside for more seating. Also found out that they changed hands! Not sure if its for the better...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place for studying. It is so comfortable and the people are very nice. I just love the idea of a house turned into a coffee shop. The coffee was pretty good there. I give it 4 stars just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this spot. My sister showed me this place and its a cute looking little house that has a bunch of cozy couches. Outside there is a little patio with hookas and heat lamps. It has really good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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I had been going to Zephyr for two years, and was a big fan. In the last couple of months the place has changed ownership, and have turned a charming comfortable cafe into an all hours night club and hookah...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Time Marches on...along with most of Zephyr's original team."Have you ever had a close friend move far away? You know, where your insides sink a bit and you suddenly realize how much you valued their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy, dark, & artsy fartsy is how I would describe this coffee house, and it really is a house. Situated between a strip mall and Mom & Popp shops, its definitely hidden. I always wondered about this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time I loved Zephhr. Two years ago my girlfriend took me there for the first time. I really loved the warmth of the place, the outside area was comfortable, the coffee was good. I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all the rave from friends nearby I finally meandered down the street to try out this allegedly hip spot. When I walked in, I felt immediately welcomed by the cozy atmosphere of this revamped...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Get the pitch forks and fire sticks. Get ready to burn my hide. I just think this place is just OK. I went in about a year ago and really liked its casual atmoshere. They made a pretty good Chai...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This will probably become my new find-me-here coffeehouse. I set out today to find the one, and left Zona Rosa disappointed. I was about to give up and just go to Peet's where I knew there would be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Solid. Hookah, amazing coffee and drinks, and great atmosphere. Built in an old house, this place feels like home. I love to get some tea and hang out here
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BTW, they've just become a hookah bar, which attracts a different, older, mannish crowd, so it's not just young and beatnik-y so much anymore.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a big fan of Zephyr for a while, visiting at least once a week after work and sometimes on the weekend as well. It has recently changed hands and there have been a few changes, most of them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a patron of Zephyr for years; since around the time it first opened. It was my little haven, my special alternative to the major brands, and one of the coolest places to drink a cup of Joe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God, I miss this place. When I was living in Pasadena, this was my favorite place to go, whether I was by myself or with friends. The chai tea latte is awesome, all of the sweet crepes are fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful atmosphere. It makes my busy mind relax. I personally like sitting in the outdoor patio, but you can also play board games inside. The coffee and food are decent. Nothing too special. It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i like the name. i like the ambiance. i like their coffee.it's like visiting a cool friend in pasadena, a hipster who loves art, comfy furniture, board games, and coffee/tea. once i came in out of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't comment on the food or drinks, but this would be a great place to take a first date, do a group study if you can claim one of the rooms to yourself, or chill with some friends on a warm summer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have a wonderful variety of drinks and food using quality ingredients. The ambiance is so quaint. The layout is composed of comfy couches and small coffee tables dispersed throughout the rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time the other day...it was genuinely, really, really relaxing, I met a pal I hadn't seen in a million years, and we were able to just sit and chat and enjoy our drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this sweet little place last night to meet some folks and chat about our shared passion of classical music. The fact that it was in my old working territory (Pasadena) was one point in its...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my oasis. Everything about this place is quaint. Step in, and you're thousands of miles away from the smoggy L.A. Haven't tried many of their drinks other than the standard coffee and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
overrated!! bad coffee -- every time i order a latte or mocha, there is WAY too much milk and it's lukewarm. after those debacles, i stick to the drip coffee (even their americanos are a little off)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When hubby needs a caffeine fix this is where we've been coming! If I can only figure out how to get that awesome sofa near the front home with us!Yummy chocolate raspberry coffee too!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great place for my meeting with students because they have private room where we can sit and talk without too much noise as the other coffee shops.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The raspberry-chocolate coffee has my heart, and I'm a dedicated tea drinker. What better place to grab a cup, snack on a delicious panini on a comfy couch, enjoy local art, and get to see a live...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their crape is very good. They serve oolong tea. Very good!Cute but not too smart little surfer dude looking boys working. You need to tell them what you want in very very simple english twice, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm finally breaking my silence and yelping Zephyr, my favorite cafe in California. I've been jealously guarding what I foolishly thought was "my secret", but today I spotted the "Yelp loves us"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig this place, and if it were a little closer, I'd probably be napping and drooling on their couches on a regular basis.I went here for yet another "first date" (in my saga of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Zephyr glowed with cozy charm, it's strung white lights like a fairy swarm, and up the stairs our excited feet did clatter a bit on the red concrete. The old door swung quite gracefully, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little coffee house...probably a lot like "Friends" Central Perk place. Lots of comfy sofas, cute nooks/crannies/garden spaces, and a pretty decent food menu (crepes, omelets,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update 4/07/08So I needed to go somewhere with free wifi to get some studying done. My first choice (Cafe Alibi) was closed so my first thought was to come here. I didn't know they didn't have free...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Patio is gorgeous. I wanted to study out there but there wasn't enough lighting. I didn't like the fact that the bathroom was outside. I was wearing boots and each time I walked, I made sooo much noise on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best part of this coffeehouse is the outdoor patio, located to the side...while there is plenty of seating on the inside and the whole arrangement of this place is based on feeling as if you're at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to live at Zephyr and drink "The Bean" everyday! This place has ample space, I prefer the back patio at sunset...it's very zen like. Saw a great jazz duet here last weekend. Friendly staff,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Zephyrs! I like the "backyard" area... I like the fact that you can go into a room and hang out... or sit in the "frontyard" or the indoor porch area.. its great.I love the grilled red pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only bad thing I have to say about Zephyr is that the chairs are not too comfortable if you're planning on sitting for a while to study/read. Other than that, I love this place. Great atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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I have never been to a place quite like this for coffee. It is seriously so cute and so refreshing to have a homey place like this in an area that is otherwise plagued by trendiness. The coffee drinks and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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I have been to a few different coffee shops around Pasadena, and this is by far my favorite. As long as you are not looking for an extensive menu, the food is great, especially the crepes. The drinks are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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I checked the place out with a friend last night and we were blown away by how good our drinks were. The paninis were excellent as well. We went there for a good, light dinner and that's exactly what we got....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend and i often study/relax/chit chat at this hidden coffee shop. it looks like an old house that has been remodeled, so it is a little hidden by the trees and bushes out front. a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy coming here for the atmosphere more than anything. Resembling a small cottage, the place is uber adorable with their plush couches and a darling garden/patio. Everyone is sweet; the servers...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
EDIT:I'm sad to give this place a rating of 3 stars (from 5 stars). They have a new owner in the last month and they appear to be understaffed. I waited 30 minutes for my coffee today (yes, 30...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love, love, LOVE this coffeehouse. If it weren't for Zephyr, I would not be walking around today calling myself a psychologist. I went here for months and months...alone, with other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the "middle aged women" comment! I'm one of them, though I come to Zephyr alone, and I'm not in a writer's group. (More power to those groups, however.) I am a writer, though, and Zephyr is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seems as though people are torn between Zephyr trying too hard for hipness or perhaps not trying hard enough--But I think the place is great. I like that there are middle-aged women knitting and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad there's a Zephyr. Pasadena needs an independent coffeehouse with comfy couches. We have one, ONE! And that is Zephyr. Three stars just for doing that. I have a definite view of a what a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All other coffee shops should take note. Zephyr is an old craftsman bungalow converted into a coffee shop. It still retains it's home feeling - you sit at your choice of big comfy couches with side...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It is one of the coziest cafes that encourage lounging around. They have two huge rooms with about three different seatings in there, a "living room" with some couches, and a wrap...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this coffehouse. It's an old house that's been converted into a coffeshop/art gallery. It's cozy, comfortable, and down right pleasant. Sit outside, sit inside, sit at a table, sit on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky. Sometimes it pays to just amble along without a particular destination.Zephyr is a little coffe shop on colorado blvd that is obviously someone's converted house squished between two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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They brew Gavina coffee here and have a few options to choose from. Their pricing is so-so $1.45 for a small cup of coffee or $1.75 for a large, with $0.50 for refills. They don't have much of a selection for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Although the Zephyr is an art gallery too, I would put it more in the Coffeehouse category. This is, by far, my favorite coffeehouse in Pasadena. This beautifully remodeled Craftsman home is the perfect place...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2004
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