This was the best way to spend my birthday. Sam greeted us and took care of us. My mom and I chose the birthday celebration tea service and we were so impressed. I'm not a tea drinker usually, but this was perfect. It was beautiful and quaint inside and the music made me feel relaxed and special. Sam asked if it was my birthday today and I said it was, and he surprised me with a treat AND a tea cup!! So adorable and I can't wait to return. read more

My daughter and I have been here twice & both times were fantastic. Easy to make a reservation in advance and parking is plentiful. Chado is a charming and special experience. Today we were pleasantly surprised to see a Bridgerton Tea menu so we both ordered that, she choose Sophia's earl grey tea and I ordered Penelope's hibiscus chamomile. Loved our matching elephant tea kettles. The scones were freshly baked, warm and delicious. The truffled egg salad, smoked salmon with fresh dill, cucumber cream cheese and smoked chicken salad sandwiches were all so tasty we couldn't decide on a favorite. A surprise gift was presented to us with our order and another one given at the end of our lunch (I wont say what they were in order to keep it a surprise for you.) I must also say that SAM was terrific! He checked on us often and made sure were completely satisfied from start to end. read more

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My daughter's baby shower last month was a wonderful event, thanks to Sam & his crew! From the planning to accommodating dietary needs, Sam was so friendly & helpful. Thank you!! Our large party (50 attendees) allowed us to take up the entire restaurant for 2 hours, not including the 30 min to decorate & set up beforehand. The afternoon tea service & four teas (Sam's recommendations) were delicious! You can't beat the price ($35 p.p. plus tax & 20% gratuity) for this level of quality & service. It was truly a full-circle moment, as my close girlfriends & I have been bringing our own daughters to Chado since the early 2000's. Can't wait to introduce a new generation to the joys of afternoon tea! read more

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Sam was great in explaining and serving us some amazing food and drinks my daughter enjoyed her bday and the little gift she received will be back read more

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Made a reservation for the Chado In Wonderland for my sister's birthday. The service was so great and the teas and food were delicious, we took our time indulging in this special experience and we both love Alice In Wonderland, we thought it was great! After, we were both given a tea cup and saucer and my sister received a special birthday surprise. Would definitely do this again! The atmosphere was great as well. read more

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Came here with a group of friends to celebrate an early birthday with afternoon high tea, and it ended up being such a lovely experience from start to finish. We all dressed up for the occasion, which made it feel even more fun and special. Our server, Sam, was fantastic - attentive, friendly, and great at guiding us through the experience without ever making us feel rushed. We decided to go all in and splurge on the Bridgerton tea experience, and honestly, it felt totally worth it. The tea menu is extensive (almost overwhelming in the best way), so we all ordered different ones to share. My personal favorite was the White Champagne Raspberry which was a delicate white tea with safflowers and subtle champagne and raspberry notes. It was light, fragrant, and perfect for afternoon tea. We also tried the Queen's Jewel Mocktail, which was refreshing and served in an adorable cup topped with a strawberry - such a cute touch. While waiting for our tea service, we snacked on some chocolates, which was a nice little treat before the main event arrived. When the beautiful three-tiered tray came out, our server recommended starting from the top and working our way down. The scones were first, and they were warm, fluffy, and absolutely perfect with the clotted cream. The sweetness paired beautifully with the tea. Next were the savory sandwiches, with the smoked chicken salad being my favorite. By this point I was already getting full, but the bottom tier still had an assortment of desserts - cookies, macarons, and fresh fruit that made the perfect sweet finish. Overall, we had such a wonderful time. Between the elegant presentation, delicious tea selection, and attentive service, it felt like a special experience rather than just a meal. I'd definitely recommend coming here if you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a girls' day out, or just want to treat yourself to a fun afternoon tea moment. read more

I had such a wonderful experience at Chado Tea Room. It was our first time visiting, and we decided to try the Bridgerton tea experience for a girls' day, and it was absolutely lovely. Sam, our server and representative, was incredibly kind and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Since we were first timers, they took the time to explain everything and made sure we felt comfortable choosing our teas and enjoying the full experience. The whole afternoon felt elegant and fun, and it was the perfect setting for a girls' day. Between the beautiful tea service, the delicious treats, and Sam's amazing hospitality, it ended up being such a memorable experience for all of us. If you're thinking about visiting, I highly recommend it....especially if you're celebrating something special or just want a cozy, charming tea outing. read more

A very cute place for a date or to bring your kid to. The service was great as Sam was very attentive, always checking in on our table. Definitely a place to bring my daughter soon! read more

Classy, elegant decor. We really enjoyed our experience there. Sam, our server, was very kind and helpful with giving recommendations. Their gluten free bread for their sandwiches did not taste like it was gluten free. It was quite delicious. My party tried their regular menu and were very pleased. Their selection of teas and scones were great. Unfortunately they did not have any gluten free scones or gluten free other desserts. The macaroons might have been gluten free, as macaroons usually are, but I did not try them. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and will return. I recommend the chicken salad with cranberry sandwich and the lychee or mango green tea! read more

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First time and last time. Not even if it's for free. Total let down. 1. Overpriced for less than cafeteria quality food. Trash. 2. Service wasn't skilled. Non verbal, young guy with black hat , dressed like dishwasher bring tiered plates with both hands and expect you to clear table for him. 3. Cups and drink ware were all mismatched, many have chipped(unacceptable). 4. Wanted a classy birthday experience for my wife, but left feeling scammed and grossed out. read more

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Great food, festive atmosphere and lovely service! My daughter and I joined for the Halloween-themed afternoon tea and had so much fun! Highly recommend! read more

Went to Chado TeaRoom for my sister's birthday the service we received from Sam was exceptional he went over and beyond helping us with the menu we even ended up purchasing the tea leaves he recommended. Nice place Ang food is good we had the birthday sandwiches. Again best service with Sam!!! read more

Overall: 4 stars, an affordable place for afternoon tea experience. They offer a variety of sandwiches which were tasty, albeit some of the bread was a bit dry. The scones were dense and not the best. I would come here again to fill my afternoon tea craving. The Service: We had a reservation made through Yelp. Service was welcoming and the servers would consistently check on how we're doing. The Food: We ordered an afternoon tea set which included soup or salad, 3 types of sandwiches, scones, and a few desserts. The sandwiches were pretty good, but the bread was rather dry (as if it was sitting out for awhile. The scones were dense as well and somewhat diffcult to finish. I enjoyed the tea selections and the teas were strong in flavor which I appreciated it! Price: Reasonable price for afternoon tea and would be good for a special occasion/celebration. The Atmosphere: Beautifully decorated with matched the vibe perfectly for afternoon tea. It was cute! Parking: Located in Old Town Pasadena so the choices are either street parking or parking in a structure nearby. There is no dedicated parking for this restaurant. read more

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If there's one thing I've grown largely fascinated and passionate about, it's indulging in the opulence and charm of high tea and Chado Tea Room in Pasadena offers just that! I LOVE their selection of teas and truly a limited entity you'll in the states, high tea is any tea lover's fantasy! My personal favorite selection is the Coconut Chai but the flavors here are eclectic and quite diverse which I admire. All of the treats included in the high tea afternoon service were delicious complements to our tea. The staff members are dedicated to the art and knowledgable! As a fond lover of high tea, I sincerely hope to visit back and see more establishments such as these arise in the future. read more

Chado Tea Room - Biscuits, cookies, and wow, macaroons too? And what do you know, the tea was so delicious the pot became emp-TEA immediately! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Cute experience! Came here for my best friends bridal shower, I definitely recommend it IF you're a tea person! We got the middle option which was 36.99 I believe. I'm not that much of a tea person, but I still will give credit to where it's due:) My favorites were the Wine inspired tea and the Lemon Chiffon since it had notes of Lavender. We were a big party, but I wish they specified exactly which teas they had left on our table a little bit more or had them labeled more clearly. I do like the amount of food we got. Started off with soup or salad. soup was pretty good (tomato bisque) and the salad was not good at all. Of the 3 tier food we got, my favorites were the scones with the yummy whipped cream and jams. The sandwiches pretty good and I liked our options. The desserts at the bottom were not so good, but there was enough food anyway. Service was sweet and helpful read more

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Very disappointing. I was a long time customer of Chado in Little Tokyo until a few years ago when I no longer worked down there. Tried the Pasadena location and it was awful. The clotted cream was sour and I didn't realize until I finished that it shouldn't have been that way. The cucumber slices on the sandwich were yellowish and bitter (not fresh). The cookie was like a store-bought chip-ahoy and stale. It was an all around disappointment. Have they changed ownership? read more

We came to Chado Tea Room in Pasadena for a friend's blog launch and had a lovely time! The setting is beautiful and cozy, charming, and perfect for an afternoon tea hangout. It does get quite busy on weekends, so definitely plan ahead. Each of us had a tea set that came in the classic three tiers: scone on top, sandwiches in the middle, and cookies at the bottom. The salmon sandwich was our favorite, super tasty and fresh! The teas were excellent too; we had the lavender tea, which was fragrant and calming. Service was friendly and attentive, though parking was a bit of a challenge. We ended up parking about 10 minutes away and walking over. Still, it was worth it for the experience. A lovely spot for tea lovers and gatherings with friends! read more

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I've only been here once and it was a disappointment. Made an online reservation they apparently did not see so they were unprepared for my group when we arrived. Thankfully very few people were there and they sat us. The food is very mediocre. All the sandwiches are toasted. I've never had that at a tea before. Even the cookies at the end are mediocre. The side salad was sooo tasteless and serviced with dry toast! Literally nothing on the toast, I had to ask for butter. The gentleman serving us was kind and did his best so I'm giving 2 stars. read more

Chado Tea Room - This was one of my sandwiches ... on burnt toast. Why would this be served? - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

Went out for ladies tea time. Chocolate covered strawberries and the wide selection of teas really hit the spot. The service was attentive and the ambience was nice. We were seated by the window upon request as one of my guests loves to people watch. read more

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It was a wonderful experience, the server was all very nice, we celebrated my husbands birthday here and they even gave him a present and a birthday ice cream. The tea here was amazing, love the different flavor of tea that they have. read more

We went to celebrate our friend's birthday and we had a great time! The place is nice and welcoming. Our server Sam was very patient and attentive. He did a great job serving us. My favorite sandwich was the cucumber, so fresh and delicious. I also recommend the butterscotch tea. Overall it's a great place to celebrate any special occasion or simply go for afternoon tea. I wish I had taken more pics. read more

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Stopped in to Chado Tea Room, in Pasadena,Ca . Sam , was our Host extraordinaire , gracious and knowledgeable. He exceeded our expectations, beyond measure. Our visit was extra special, lovely may I add, and most importantly well worth the dining experience. Five stars all the way. read more

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Had the most beautiful experience here for valentine's day, it was decorated beautifully and the staff were extremely kind and welcoming! food was also fresh and delicious, i'll definitely be coming back here soon for any occasion read more

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I visited Chado Tea Room in Pasadena and ordered their afternoon tea service. There were plenty of bites to try from, and it was more than enough to fill a person. They also have a splendid selection of teas, so it was fun sampling different options between my friend and I. Our server, Sam, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, which made the experience even better. The value for the meal felt great and I'd definitely come back. It's a lovely place to catch up and chat with friends. If the weather permits, I highly recommend sitting outside and enjoying the atmosphere. read more

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My brother and I had a lovely time at Chado. We stopped by and enjoyed the Chado afternoon tea package. We loved the scones, the chicken sandwich and the adorable dish-ware. Sam treated us so well and let us come in earlier than our late reservation. Highly recommend! read more

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Awesome experience at Chado! The food and service was great. Sam is amazing! Thank you!

Lovely first experience! Celebration Afternoon Tea This was the pricier option available out of the two tea service choices. The main difference is that it comes with wine inspired ice tea, tea infused chocolates, and soup or salad. The iced tea was just ok, nothing too special in my opinion. The chocolates were good, but not sure I was able to taste the tea. The tomato soup was my favorite!! It was so creamy and flavorful, not too salty, and it comes with bread. If I were to go again, I would just choose the Chado Afternoon Tea Service and add the soup. The sandwiches were really good! I loved three out of the four different types. The souchong chicken sandwich was my least favorite because it was a little dry. The macaroon and scone were good. The scone is super big and kind of hard to finish lol. The cream and jam were both yummy with the scone. Each person that gets the tea service at your table can choose their own pot of hot tea. I got the milky oolong which was so good! Love the tea flavor. It wasn't too strong, not bitter. Very smooth. The staff came to check on us a lot, maybe a bit too frequently. The space was quite cramped, but I enjoyed the aesthetic. This is a nice place to visit once in a while. read more

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My daughter and I had a wonderful experience for her bday. The server Sam was very nice and helpful. The ambiance was the best part! Pinkys up! read more

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I've been here off and on for the last decade or so. However I was pretty disappointed with the food and presentation this time around.

Food and service was great. Sam was awesome! We did the Spooky tea and it was a blast.

The host is incredibly kind and attentive. Food was great. We had Mother's day Tea. It was more than generous amount of food. The place was cute and charming! read more

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We had high tea. A great experience. The tea and snacks were exquisite! Our server went to great lengths to guarantee a memorable experience. I can highly recommend this wonderful place. read more

Our Server Sam, was very sweet and attentive. Was a great time for afternoon tea. Elegant experience. Calm ambiance and beautiful decorations. The teas come in cute decorative tea pots and difference tea sets. read more

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I've been to Chado several times over the last 10 years. Initially we would come as a special treat for the kids, but today I took myself for my birthday. I sat outside for the first time because I wanted to sit by the plants on the patio. My server, Sam, was professional and warm. You can tell he loves his job and wants you as the customer to have a good experience. I forgot to take a photo when my tower arrived and then thought it would be TMI to share the remnants of my food. I has the black Birthday tea - great. The scone was warm. I slathered it with clotted cream and tried not to make eye contact with passersby as I devoured it. Also, that tomato soup was really swell. Can't say enough good things about my experience! read more

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I chose Chado Tea Room Pasadena to have my baby shower this past weekend and everything went perfect! We reserved the entire indoor portion of the restaurant for 3 hours with a full course of the "Celebration Afternoon Tea Service" for each guest. We had about 50 guests total but paid ahead for 75 guests plus tip to reserve the place to ourselves. I was in communication with Samuel for weeks ahead of the event with questions from my hosts about table organization, access to set up and decorate, set up for our musicians etc. He was easy to reach every time and extremely accommodating. On the day of we had full access to all the staff and every one of them was extremely attentive. When we arrived the tables were ready to go and the servers were waiting for our guests to arrive and for me to give the queue to begin appetizers. The food was beautifully set up and the teas I chose were hits! The egg salad sandwich and the scones were guests favorites. The only thing I wish would have been done more consistently throughout the tables was for the servers to assist with pouring the teas. For some of the guests it was their first time at a tea room so some additional info on the teas and modeling on the proper way to serve would have been nice, but it was just a small thing. The overall consensus was how great the event was and how happy everyone was with the food and service. The space was big enough for our guests to comfortably participate in a couple games and converse with one another even with live music. We had the restaurant from 3pm until closing at 6pm so we felt no rush by anyone to leave or pack up immediately. We were allowed the space and time to organize ourselves and pack up the gifts, decorations, and leftovers. We were conveniently able to access the back to load up our cars and everyone left happy and full. It was a truly perfect day. read more

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My friends and I had a good time at Chado Tea Room. We ordered the Celebration Afternoon Tea Service for two and added a third guest for $14.95. The scone was warm and soft and it tasted even better with the cream and jam. My favorite tea was the Beauty Tea, it was light and flavorful. We also tried the smoked salmon panini, which was generously filled. Street parking is limited, but there are parking structures nearby. read more

AMAZING SERVICE!!! We came here for Mother's Day with my sister and my mom and the whole staff made my mom's day extra extra special!!! The food was amazing and the TEA was phenomenal. They started us with a champagne inspired tea !! Also thankful for SAM for making sure everything was perfect, he even gave my mom a special Mother's Day tea cup gift !!! Definitely coming back read more

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[3.5 stars] I decided to have a tea service for my bday celebration so i booked via yelp. i had 8 people in my party but yelp booking limits to 6. Luckily i called in & they were able to help me change my party size with ease. Fyi, when the party is over 6, they do require a $100 no refundable deposit that goes into your meal total. they helped me process my card via phone & I was set. On the day of, they were very accommodating & friendly when I called in to tell them I would be a few minutes late. I appreciated the kindness. My party decided to do the chado tea service which came with 4 pots of tea, 4 half sandwiches each, a scone w/ cream & jam, and lemon butter cookie! My friends told me that scones should be eaten first bc they can get harder the more you wait. It was yummy with the cream & jam, definitely was a highlight! (4.5/5) The finger sandwiches were alright, they didn't really stand out much. However, they gave us a burnt sandwich which my friends didnt like & did not end up eating... We would appreciate it if they just switched out the bread if it were THAT burnt next time. (2/5) Macaron & cookies were also good, nothing too crazy. (3/5) I really enjoyed the tea selection & quality of them! I ordered the birthday tea & was much to my liking! I havent had a fruity yet floral tea before, but it wasnt at all artificial-tasting. I appreciated the quality. I also got to try my friend's teapots & they were delightful too. (5/5) Service was friendly, but felt like it was semi-lacking.. Servers only checked up on us once & the other time we had to wave them down because they forgot to give our table 1 more teapot. The attentiveness could have been better, but I did appreciate the happy birthday icecream they offered me & it was sweet they do that here! (3/5) read more

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The good: I got the birthday celebration tea along with the birthday celebration menu. It costs more but includes 3 chocolates, 1 more sandwich (I think?), and a "surprise gift" at the end (it was a nice box with a saucer and teacup). I enjoyed being able to sit in their outdoor dining area (it is a shaded parklet). I liked that they didn't rush us through the dining process and there wasn't any hard cutoff times that we had to complete our meal. I was there from 11 until 2. They also allowed me to be seated before 11am (when they open). The salad dressing was nice and I liked the nuts on my salad. They take reservations. The bad: It was cold in the indoor dining space. Outdoor dining is a parklet so you'll be hearing and seeing cars drive by but it was still nice to get fresh air and some sun. The server forgot to bring my surprise gift at the end. They squirt the chocolate and raspberry puree onto the plate as a design in advance so it dries and is stuck to the plate. I think it would be nicer if they did it fresh so you could actually eat it. The lemon slice on the salmon sandwich was too thick. I think a thinner slice would be easier to eat. They gave a 4th of July macaron that looks identical to the one from Costco. They have packets of sugar (like at Denny's) rather than sugar cubes. They forgot to bring my friend's alternative milk option. My other friend didn't get any milk/cream at all. They cleaned up my friend's tea and teapot too early. Street parking is only 2 hours at a time so I had to go back and add time to my car. The interesting: They recommend eating the scone first but it's super filling and huge so perhaps try that after. read more

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First time patron of Chado Tea Room to celebrate a bride-to-be! We all got the Chado Afternoon Tea Service ($34.95/person) plus soup/salad (additional $5.95). The food was as expected - we were all pleased with what we received. The set comes with plenty of food (scone, four 1/2 sandwiches, and a cookie; pot of tea). The average person is sure to leave feeling full! It should be noted that Sam, our server, made our experience as lovely as it was! Knowing that we were celebrating a bride-to-be, Sam coordinated two surprises for us! Champagne flutes of iced tea at the end of our meal as well as a scoop of ice cream with a congratulatory message for the bride. Thank you, Chado Tea Room Pasadena (and Sam!) for making such a wonderful impression on all of us who were visiting. read more

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