Josiah Haworth

Always a pleasure eating or just getting coffee at Amara. A great staff, super tasty food, and a great location. Can’t be beat. One of my family’s favorite places in Pasadena.

Jorge Reygadas

You’ll get to taste some traditional Venezuelan flavors, including arepas and cachapas. If you’ve had this food before, it’ll be time and space traveling. If you’ve haven’t, you are in for a treat. The place and atmosphere are very chill, comfortable, and the servers super nice. One of those places that you are likely to come back soon.

Erick Garcia

Amara’s Cafe is a Venezuelan cafe that makes mornings feel special. I stopped by around 8 a.m. and immediately loved the calm, relaxed atmosphere with no crowds and no wait. It was the perfect time to enjoy breakfast with good coffee. I ordered the Galipan cachapa, a traditional Venezuelan dish that is basically a sweet corn pancake cooked until golden and folded over with salty cheese. The plate came with flavorful black beans, fluffy scrambled eggs, tangy sour cream, a bright green salsa, and tender shredded meat. It was a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and creamy in every bite. For a seasonal touch, I had the pumpkin latte which was smooth, spiced just right, and not too sweet. As an added surprise, they brought out a complimentary plate of churros with chocolate. The churros were crisp and warm and the chocolate sauce was rich and glossy, a perfect way to end the meal. The service was just as good as the food. The cashier was welcoming and gave excellent recommendations that made it easy to choose dishes worth trying. Overall Amara’s Cafe delivers authentic Venezuelan flavors with a relaxed modern cafe setting. The food is thoughtful, the service is warm, and the morning ambiance is calm and inviting. It is definitely a place worth visiting again.

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Marianela Dutra Africano

I was sooo happy to find this Venezuelan cafe one day before starting work. The arepas are authentic, the “Caracas” latte is delicious with a little bit of cinnamon, and the rich Venezuelan hot chocolate transports me back to enjoying a mug with my abuelita. The staff are so friendly and everything I’ve tried has been delicious. They have forever gained a customer when I am in Pasadena or anywhere nearby. You just have to try this place!!!!

Matthew 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.

Ishita 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).

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.

Maria Z

This place had the BEST croissant sandwich 😋 I honestly have ever had. The other 2 entrees we got were also very tasty. Super cute atmosphere, very clean wish I lived closer!

Monica Matute

This place is DELICIOUS! Lives up to all of the hype. We tried the tequeños and the guava sauce is amazing and a great mix of salty and sweet. We also tried La Reina and this was my favorite meal we had because it tasted so fresh. Also highly recommend the empanadas and cachapa with pork, beans, and plantains. And ofcourse you can’t leave without trying the churros. Valeria and the staff were so incredible, the place has a great ambience AND it’s pet friendly which is a huge plus. Couldn’t recommend it more!

DM Ramirez

You have to give this place a try! The food is fresh, tasty and filling. The empanadas are a must!! One of my favorite dishes is the beef Pabellón, a delicious arepa with cheese, beans and plantains. They also have a variety of coffees and desserts.

Eddie Martinez

Nice little place to get some Venezuelan food. The portions aren't huge but it was all tasty. We will definitely be going back to try the other food. They lady at the register was nice and gave us good recommendations. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked good. They have indoor dining and a couple of table outside. There is a parking structure right next door to them and if I remember correctly it's $1 for first two hours and $2 each additional hour.

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I really enjoyed the meat empanadas, the arepas and coffee. No soy Venezolana este Domingo llevo 3 amigas a Amara. Muy rica la comida.

I really enjoyed the meat empanadas, the arepas and coffee. No soy Venezolana este Domingo llevo 3 amigas a Amara. Muy rica la comida.

I really enjoyed the meat empanadas, the arepas and coffee. No soy Venezolana este Domingo llevo 3 amigas a Amara. Muy rica la comida.

I have been on the hunt for a family run arepa shop because anyone knows it's difficult to find here in LA. The staff is so kind and warm, and the menu is extensive. You can tell everything tastes li…

Arepas for lunch! Yes please. They have delicious food from Venezuela. Plus sandwiches, salads and breakfast items. It's a cute little shop with patio seating. My favorite is La Suegra which has plan…

Arepas for lunch! Yes please. They have delicious food from Venezuela. Plus sandwiches, salads and breakfast items. It's a cute little shop with patio seating. My favorite is La Suegra which has …

Arepas for lunch! Yes please. They have delicious food from Venezuela. Plus sandwiches, salads and breakfast items. It's a cute little shop with patio seating. My favorite is La Suegra which has pl…

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 outdoo…

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 outdoo…

LOVE IT HERE! \n\nsuch a good brunch spot literally everything here is so good and yummy. I cannot stress enough how perfect this place is. I recommend trying their churros its a must have. as for …

And once again, simply delicious: Amara latte and chicken/raisin empanada ... a dream in plain daylight.\n\nPREVIOUS REVIEW 2\nReturn for a quick late lunch bite, and once again was not disappointe…

I recently went around the Christmas holiday and wow I was very impressed with the customer service. I had one bad experience but I really like their cachapas. I'm happy I gave them a second chance…

Amazing Café in Pasadena!\n\nAmara Chocolate & coffee is my new fave coffee spot in Pasadena. I had the beef empanada with olives, the avocado sauce, and a latte with condensed milk, everything w…

This is one of the hidden gems of Pasadena and I can't believe I just tried this out! I don't think I've ever really had Venezuelan food so it's a good try for breakfast/brunch.\n\nThe hot chocolat…

the best venezuelan /international food in california . the owner's care , and amazing service, goes along with the great food . note: ask for the new, high quality chocolate they sell

Food is delicious highly recommended. The service was great. They have great customer service and they will have a table ready to serve.The ambiance is family friendly and even pet friendly highly …

Amara has a great selection for every taste. The people that frequent it are just as international as our family, which makes for a great ambiance. The young short waiter with a baseball hat that n…

My husband and I tried Amara for the first time a few weeks ago for weekend brunch, despite having passed by it multiple times while going through Old Town Pasadena. It was busy and full of people …

Can't go wrong with a Venezuelan breakfast of Galipan Cachapa with Perico eggs, shredded beef and Mano cheese! With a Caracas latte AND a side of Spanish Churros with guava and chocolate dipping sa…

Honestly best chicken quesadilla I've ever had not even close. Super impressed! Coffee is excellent too.

Their coconut dulce de leche latte was okay. I would give it an 8/10 overall. There was no special flavor shining through, however the drink had the perfect balance between the coffee's bitterness …

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.

Amara has always been one of our favorite breakfast spots in Pasadena, but the way I was treated today was unacceptable. Most people send one person to order while the other finds a table, that's a…

Gabriela Morin

First time here. Food and service were ok, but honestly paying $98 for: 6 mini empanadas, 5 tequeños (sauce not included), 1 cachapa, 2 juices and 2 coffee is just outrageous. I understand California is way more expensive than other states, but a hundred dollars for some appetizers IS NOT OK. Thanks for bringing Venezuelan food to the area but please reconsider your prices. I drove one hour to try this place but unfortunately won't be coming back. I've owned restaurants in the past and understand food costs, we left hungry and feeling they took advantage of us.

Sabrina Sakdikul

My partner and I had brunch here with a few friends, some of whom have been dining at Amara’s since 2014. Given that history, I was surprised and disappointed by an unfortunate service experience. We ordered the Tequeños and Dips along with several other items. All of our food arrived except the tequeños, so we asked about them and were told they were on the way and would just take a little longer. After we finished our meal, we inquired again. At that point, the staff checked and informed us that the tequeños had never been ordered. Despite the fact that we received the dips that accompany the dish, the staff attempted to place the blame on us for not ordering the item. Neither the staff nor management took accountability for the mistake, which resulted in an overall negative experience. It’s disappointing to see a local, much-loved establishment lose the level of customer care that once defined it. While we were interested in continuing to support this small business, we will unfortunately be choosing to spend our money elsewhere going forward.