Motto Tea Cafe in Pasadena, CA
Motto Tea Cafe in Pasadena, CA
Pastries with coffee, Roti'O, Surabaya Pasarturi, 2025 (01) — illustrative photo
Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo

Motto Tea Cafe

Bakery café in Pasadena, CA 91105: opening hours, location and what to order.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (626) 365-1049 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
TuesdayNoon – 9 PM
WednesdayNoon – 9 PM
ThursdayNoon – 9 PM
FridayNoon – 9:30 PM
SaturdayNoon – 9:30 PM
SundayNoon – 7 PM

53 hours a week across 6 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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100 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Address100 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone(626) 365-1049
StyleBakery café
Time zonePacific Time
From city center1.2 mi west

About Motto Tea Cafe

Set at 100 West Green Street (91105), Motto Tea Cafe is a bakery café 1.2 mi west of the Pasadena city center.

Our Pasadena directory counts 72 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 1,905 residents. If you want to compare, The Dog Bakery sits 0.1 mi from here.

Motto Tea Cafe opens as early as Noon and stays open until 9:30 PM on its longest day, for about 53 hours across 6 days a week. It keeps weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

The listing mentions Wi-Fi.

Services and amenities

Wi-Fi

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.
  • Morning bunCroissant dough coiled with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked in a muffin tin until the edges caramelize and crunch.

Breakfast

  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.

Sandwiches

  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.
  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.
  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around Noon.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Motto Tea Cafe in Pasadena, CA
Motto Tea Cafe
Motto Tea Cafe in Pasadena, CA
Motto Tea Cafe
Pastries with coffee, Roti'O, Surabaya Pasarturi, 2025 (01) — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Motto Tea Cafe

What are Motto Tea Cafe's hours?
Motto Tea Cafe's listed hours are Mon: Closed; Tue–Thu: Noon – 9 PM; Fri–Sat: Noon – 9:30 PM; Sun: Noon – 7 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Motto Tea Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open Noon – 7 PM.
What time does Motto Tea Cafe open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is Noon on Tuesday.
Where is Motto Tea Cafe located?
Motto Tea Cafe is at 100 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91105. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Motto Tea Cafe?
The listed phone number is (626) 365-1049.
What should I order at Motto Tea Cafe?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Cinnamon roll, Blueberry muffin, Steel-cut oatmeal, and Croissant breakfast sandwich. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Motto Tea Cafe?
Nearby options include The Dog Bakery (0.1 mi), Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen (0.1 mi), and 85°C Bakery Cafe (0.1 mi).

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