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Nominate the Best Coffee House in the San Gabriel Valley

Let us know the best coffee houses in and around the region so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

What is the best local coffee house?

Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the San Gabriel Valley to nominate the best spots in or near your Patch town. You can pick a business you love from anywhere near your home, from Altadena to Glendora, from La Cañada Flintridge to Diamond Bar. This includes Pasadena as well.


We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed, and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now.

It’s easy: Just nominate your favorite businesses in the comments!*

*Because this is a contest, you’ll need to create a Patch login to nominate and
vote!

NOMINATIONS CLOSE JULY 9!

Don’t forget to tell your friends on Facebook, Twitter and email! If you own a business, encourage your customers or friends to nominate you!

All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll.

Thanks for your participation.

PS: Sign up for the Patch Newsletter to find out when voting starts so you can support your favorite institution in the Readers' Choice contest.

Lois Sparling June 18, 2012 at 11:50 am
Classic Coffee in Glendora has great coffee and a welcoming atmosphere.
Steve Lamb June 18, 2012 at 03:28 pm
The Coffee Gallery, Altadena
Jason L. Jamerson June 18, 2012 at 04:12 pm
The Coffee Gallery on Lake Street in Altadena
Jason L. Jamerson June 18, 2012 at 04:15 pm
O'Happy Days Health Food Store on Lake Street in Altadena
Jason L. Jamerson June 18, 2012 at 04:16 pm
Altadena Public Library on the southwest corner of Santa Rosa and Mariposa Streets up here in Altadena.
Bambi Leigh June 18, 2012 at 04:50 pm
Java Brew in Montrose... small & friendly, sunny patio on charming Honolulu Ave., and free WiFi
Ryan June 18, 2012 at 06:06 pm
Beantown in Sierra Madre!!!
rebel mamma June 18, 2012 at 06:20 pm
Intelligentsia in Pasadena. They have REAL coffee and espresso and REALLY know how to make coffee properly - I lived in Seattle for 18 years : >
Nicole Trevor June 18, 2012 at 07:44 pm
Coffee Gallery
Angela Odom June 18, 2012 at 08:48 pm
I second that for Intelligentsia in Pasadena. Great coffee.
Fred G June 19, 2012 at 12:10 am
Classic Coffee in Glendora
Joanna Krantz-Bremer June 19, 2012 at 12:44 am
Bean Town in SIerra Madre is awesome....from the wonderful fresh brewed coffees and teas to the bakery items made in house and the fantastic sandwiches, soups and salads! One stop shopping! Yummy!
John Heller June 19, 2012 at 04:20 pm
Buster's, South Pasadena
JoAnn Arnold June 19, 2012 at 05:03 pm
Coffee Klatch in San Dimas!
Roast their own coffee and cappucinos to die for!!!
Heidi Hoehn June 20, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Contessa Chocolate Collection in Pasadena. Fabulous traditional lattes and espresso, served in porcelain or glass, and you can enjoy them with a fresh chocolate truffle!
Kenny Diane Jones June 21, 2012 at 06:31 pm
Classic Coffee in Glendora great coffee and friendly people.
Jennifer June 22, 2012 at 09:14 pm
Classic Coffee in Old Town Glendora has great coffee and my kids love to play their board games :)
Eve June 23, 2012 at 02:24 pm
Charlie's Coffee in South Pasadena. A real neighborhood friendly place.
Gail July 3, 2012 at 06:51 pm
Classic Coffee in Glendora has a great community feel, wonderful space for working, and friendly staff...oh, and some good tea and coffee...and gluten-free pastry options!
Sarah V July 3, 2012 at 11:18 pm
Classic coffee in Glendora is DEFINITELY the best...amazing drinks, tasty gelato, supportive of local groups, family board games...my favorite place hands down!!
Brit Freeman July 4, 2012 at 01:53 am
Classic coffee in glendora
Jennifer Hull July 6, 2012 at 02:51 pm
Bean Town in Sierra Madre!!
Katheen July 6, 2012 at 05:19 pm
I like to hang out at Zephyr in Pasadena. Love the little craftsman house, great patio, awesome white chocolate pumpkin latte at Christmas.
Johnny K. July 8, 2012 at 03:03 am
Friends Cafe in Monrovia (formerly the Monrovia Coffee Company). Friendly proprietors, tasty sandwiches, and a diverse blend of coffee drinks.
B Ulm July 9, 2012 at 06:52 pm
Put in another vote for Friends Cafe in Monrovia. Nice job on the re-launch, super cool owner (no, I'm not a relative!) and great drinks and atmosphere all in the heart of old town.
Mitchco July 9, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Charlie's iin South Pas by far!!! Friendly and tasty...what more can you ask for???!!!???
Naomi Dauermann July 10, 2012 at 01:01 pm
The Coffee Gallery in Altadena!

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