First and foremost, excellent service from Sam. He was extremely detailed in his explanations. As a chef, I love options. He gave us all the different packages we can choose from. It truly was the best one. The food was excellent. I loved whatever tea he recommended, it was with Indian spices that has milk and sugar in it. Excellent choice if you are into exotic flavors in your tea. We sat outside. It was really nice and relaxing. Thank you for an amazing time. read more

Chado Tea Room - Tomato soup, - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

From the outside, this cute little place has nice curb appeal. The outside dining area with its minimal decorations of pink curtains, faux green bushes caught my attention and drew my brother and I and my little doggies over. It was a cloudy and cold day when we went so I think it would help if they had some heaters outside. There is another tea room across the street without outdoor dining that was equally busy, but Chado felt a little more contemporary. Service overall was pretty good and the food and drinks were brought to our table fairly promptly. Towards the end of our meal though it did take a while for the server to bring the check only after we went inside to request it. My brother and I got the 'celebration afternoon tea service' on the menu for two. The tomato soup was hot and delicious; perfectly seasoned. The three tiered rack came with four different sandwiches-- one cucumber/herb, one egg sandwich, one chicken with cranberry, and a smoked salmon -- with increasing deliciousness as listed in that order. However, I have had better flavored sandwiches at different tea room places in the past, so this one's sandwiches were relatively mid. For the price, though, not bad. I would say Chado is good overall for the ambience and overall "afternoon elegant tea" experience and is reasonably priced. People of course dress up for this occasion. But if you want a different level of quality of tea room food and tea, you may have to go somewhere else. read more

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Booked a reservation two days beforehand and my party of 3 was promptly attended to once we arrived. Our server was Sam and he checked on us frequently. We received great service. We ordered the Birthday, Celebratory, and Chado afternoon tea services. Birthday came with a surprise gift which was much appreciated! They also brought out ice cream and a birthday candle! For our teas, we ordered Passion fruit oolong, Rajini, and the lychee display tea. The lychee display tea was the most bland, and it is basically what it says, nice to have displayed because of the flower in the clear pot, but flavor wise unremarkable. My party preferred the Rajini tea with French lavender and rose petals infused. Food wise, I really liked the warm scones with fresh cream and strawberries. Would've liked them to include more fruits on the platter like other tea places. For the sandwiches, the bread was soft and not dry, but I would say the Souchong chicken was my least favorite... it tasted like a canned tuna sandwich. Wish there was more cranberry in there. The tomato soup was alright, and went well with the croutons but flavor wise, it seemed like it came from a can... not very unique. Macaroons were small but soft. Their wine inspired iced tea in glass flutes were good. Ambiance was nice and we got lots of natural light where we were seated near the window. I really liked all the different tea cannisters displayed on the side of the wall. FYI, they share bathrooms with the next door sushi restaurant so it's easy to walk the wrong hallway and end up at the other restaurant like it happened to a member of my party as well as myself. Overall, a nice place to come for a special occasion. read more

Chado Tea Room - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had such a lovely experience at Chado was a great birthday experience for my mother. Sam and Karen were amazing hosts and made everything feel so welcoming and special. The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. I'II back! read more

Chado Tea Room - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

Had a lovely afternoon tea here today. Was able to make a reservation beforehand with no issues. Parking can be a bit tough as it's all metered or lot parking and there are some closed off street due to construction. Our server Sam was very attentive and provided extra care when finding out we were celebrating a very belated birthday. We got the traditional tea which was plenty! Enjoyed our pot of teas and treats and sat outside which was lovely because it not hot outside. Would highly recommend if looking for a reasonably priced tea time with a very laid back and chill vibe. read more

We had our annual traditional tea around back to school time. Always yummy and attentive service. The teas are always lovely. I miss the decor from before. They use to have more plants inside and just a different cozier feel. I'd suggest bringing some of that back. I feel it's lost its personality. I like the grandma kitschyness from a year ago. It's a little too modern sadly and kind of looks like any other restaurant. The kettles and cups continue to be unique and beautiful however. read more

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We celebrated my mom's birthday here and it was more than we could ever ask for! She loves Bridgerton and they had a themed tea menu for the show. We enjoyed wonderful tea and delicious food! Each person received their own stack of sandwiches, fruit, and pastries along with their own pot of tea that was themed to characters in the show. The staff were also so attentive and would check on us regularly to make sure we were enjoying everything. It was such a great experience and it made my mom so happy! Highly recommend Chado Tea Room in Pasadena for any occasion - birthdays, hangouts, any celebration, or just to enjoy a nice cup of tea. read more

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Had the cutest afternoon tea at Chado Tearoom Everything was way better than expected, wonderful experience! the tuna and salmon sandwiches were tasty, and the desserts were both pretty and delicious. Loved the adorable tea set and all the little details. Service was really nice! They even gave us a yummy ice cream at the end Would totally come back again! read more

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We always have a great experience at Chado. We try to go at least once a year and make the trip all the way from the Valley to the Pasadena location because it's our favorite. Most recently, we were waited on by Sam, who made the entire experience so fun and welcoming. We came the day after Valentine's Day and they still had two special themed teas: a Bridgerton tea and a Valentine's tea. Both were incredibly generous in portion and beautifully done. There's a reason we keep coming back to this location, and it's because of people like Sam. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

My wife and I came here for our anniversary and we had a really great experience. -Tea selection 10/10 -hospitality service 10/10 Sam is great and gave us a couple anniversary gifts. Great place to go to for a special occasion. read more

I found this cute tea room with a friend after browsing online. Our waiter, Sam, was the nicest and sweetest man ever! We ordered 2 of the Chado afternoon tea services and I thought the prices were really reasonable. The sandwiches were my favorite and the cream that came with the scone was really delicious. They have a wide variety of teas, each with a cute little description. Chado Tea Room is also located a couple steps from the new Miopane bakery, which is really convenient if you're considering trying it out. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to get tea! read more

If you ever wanted to have an adult Tea party . This is definitely the place to do it . My friend and I came to celebrate our birthdays . The staff were extremely helpful , friendly, and patient. They made our birthday celebrations extra special . We can't wait to be back . Thank You Chado Tea room for such a beautiful experience! read more

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The seating area was nice. Went around 12pm, about an hour after they opened, so there was only one other party inside when I arrived. The food is filling and the tea is delicious. The staff are very kind and will explain the menu to you. They even helped with pictures and will offer to take pictures for you when you are just sitting, when the food first arrives, etc. Minus 1 star because the bathroom wasn't up to par. Overall, would definitely come back. read more

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I visited Chado about 10 years ago and enjoyed tea then. Today we visited as a part of the Melting Pot old Pasadena food walking tour and was pleasantly reminded of a place that we need to return to! The teahouse is so cute with a floor to ceiling display of ADORABLE teapots and an entire wall of their different teas! We tried the Christmas tea which I recommend and would get again as well as a chocolate tea. The scone was a pleasant surprise as it was really tasty and not too dry! Everyone in the tour enjoyed this teahouse! read more

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We had a lovely afternoon tea at Chado. The service was excellent, thank you Sam! The tea selections were great and environment was relaxing. I thought the sandwiches were just ok, but the warm scones with clotted cream and strawberries were good. Overall, enjoyed my experience! read more

I'm going to start off with saying the staff was super attentive and polite. Going to give grace where grace is due. Alright now that that's out of the way... This was probably the saddest high tea I've ever been to! The tea was probably the best part but honestly their little tea pot rubber band holders grossed me out! They legit use the same dirty old sponges that stop the tea from spilling. I just took it off so that's fine. The food... the food was so sad. The starter mocktail wasn't even the one that was on the menu and if it was it wasn't sparkling at all. The bread was a boring white bread. The salad was a boring salad. The cupcake looked legit grocery store bought. The saddest soggiest little chocolate covered strawberry that was terribly coated and lumpy. I actually have PTSD from going to this place! We still have sticker shock from coming here today. I understand vday is a busy holiday but for $70 I wish we went to tea at the Langham for the same price. Nowhere on their website, social media, or open door talked about their pricing going from $35 to $70! I will never be coming back to this place again! read more

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I've been on a tea kick lately, inspired by my love of UK culture and afternoon tea, specifically cream tea (afternoon tea and scones with clotted cream and jam). After scouring Yelp for local tea rooms to try, I came across a few options, including Chado. I read good things about the scones here, so I was pretty disappointed when my scone came out extremely dry - Not even the jam and cream could help offset the scone's awful dryness. The tea was fine, the table settings were cute, and service was efficient, but would I return? Unlikely. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

Chado Tea Room - Cream tea (afternoon tea & scone) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was really looking forward to enjoying some tea and scones with my dad but the experience was a little... meh. Maybe the staff were having an off day but I think they were understaffed and a little stressed out. No problem, it happens. Service was still polite. They have a wide variety of tea and I got the Chado which was good. My dad ordered the tea service and I was a little disappointed. The scone it came with was DRY and dense. Normally, I will tear into a scone and reluctantly leave something left for my dad because I love him but this time it was all his. Even the cream and strawberry jam that came with the scone could not save it. I will say that the mushroom panini I ordered was DELICIOUS but it was also lukewarm. It's a nice spot for some afternoon tea and I'm sure it's delightful to enjoy the service outside on the patio but this place wasn't for me. read more

Had a birthday celebration at the Pasadena Chado Tea Room. It was lovely...delicious food with a wide selection of sandwiches and sweets. Sam, our waiter, was friendly and attentive and checked in regularly to make sure we had all we needed. Definitely recommend and would return. read more

Wonderful experience! The tea was terrific, as was the food, and the ambiance, but the best part was SAM! His service was amazing and his experTEAse was so helpful. He brought out samples of tea for us to smell before deciding what we wanted, he was very informative and friendly! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great service! Sam was very attentive and made my fiancee feel very special on her birthday. The food and tea were delicious and thoughtfully planned out according to the theme you choose. The tea room was beautiful, quiet, and peaceful. We will be returning! read more

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My mom, sister, aunt and I went to Chado for a nice Saturday girls day. We chose the Pasadena location specifically for the ambiance and it did not disappoint. Such a quaint interior with plenty of natural lighting and the most darling tea sets. The tea itself was delicious along with the sampling of food we got as part of the afternoon tea service. The service was truly the best part. Our server, Sam, was very attentive and even offered his expertise (or as we like to call it "exper-teas") and brought us his choice of teas to smell before selecting what pots we got. He even brought us a sample of iced tea at the end. Our favorite was the champagne raspberry but genuinely enjoyed each pot. Will absolutely be back! read more

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This place was okay. To start the only accommodating server was a lady. SHE was very kind and attentive. Other than that the place was simply decorated with the plates and cups being the only source of color and decoration in the restaurant. The food was okay. This cream cheese with cucumber wasn't as good as i would anticipate, the cucumber was cut too big for the ratio of bread and cream. The egg salad sandwich had some flavor to it but was very thin. The scone however was pretty good and warm. The tea we got was a chai and even with the milk and sugar still lacked flavor. I wouldn't come again but it was nice to try. read more

Chado Tea Room - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

We didn't have a reservation, but they let us walk in. The service was great and they gave us some complimentary tea and the food and desserts were delicious. My wife and I will definitely be back. read more

Sam is the best server! He made our experience worth it! Amazing at taking pictures! The ambiance was quiet and you have privacy wherever you sit. It's a simple set up with beautiful China dishes. The food was a great amount. It was yummy and tasty. Love the tea! Get the passion fruit green tea . read more

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I had a seamless catering experience with Chado Tea Room for my high tea birthday party. I worked with Sam on a custom order of scones, tea, sandwiches, and rentals. He was very helpful throughtout, guiding the selections, making accomodations for vegan friendly sandwiches, and even surprised me with a beautifully decorated plate with a slice of chocolate cake. Everything was delicious, packaged well, and delivered on time. I will definitely keep them in mind for future tea parties. read more

The tea was amazingly good, the service was 10/10 and the food was great! Sam accommodated all of our needs and made sure we had an amazing time. I would definitely come again! read more

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We had a wonderful experience . Sam who was serving us made it even more special. Highly recommend to visit and enjoy an English Tea at Chao in Pasadena read more

Amazing tea! The ambience was nice, and our server Sam was very attentive to what we requested. The decoration is beautiful. Totally recommend! read more

We had a bridal party here and had the most amazing experience! I recommend Chado Tea Room for any occasion, including a simple lunch in a beautiful environment. The food was incredible, the people were kind and attentive, and the atmosphere was everything we hoped it would be!! P.S. they have delicious vegan options!! read more

Chado Tea Room - Tea Rooms Near Me - Pasadena, California

Had an amazing 1st time experience at Chado. Sam was very nice, accomodating, and attentive. He explained the different teas to us and was very patient. We got the Chado Afternoon Tea Service. Elegant place. read more

Excellent service from Sam! Loved the ambiance and was the perfect place to celebrate a very important gathering among friends. Highly recommend the Alice in Wonderland set, best spread in all of LA. Will definitely be coming back. read more

My office celebrated a belated Christmas outing at Chado Tea Room in Pasadena and it was a hit! The service is outstanding - our server and host was Samuel. Truly Samuel and the team present went above and beyond to making our holiday a truly yummy and festive place. They checked in often without being overbearing. We did the Christmas themed tea service - the teas were perfectly blended and the holiday gift at the end was unexpected and uplifted everybody's spirits. This will not be our last outing for our office. read more

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Sam was amazing! He was so attentive and kind and always checked up on us that everything was good. My friends and I got the wonderland tea set and thought it was all so tasty! Thank you for making our celebration so special! read more

Sam was awesome! I threw a bridal tea party here and he was so helpful and responsive. They even set up some decorations for us and made the whole experience so wonderful. Cute and charming shop, will be back! read more

I came here yesterday with a small group of friends and her baby to celebrate two birthdays. Sam was our server and he was absolutely fantastic. He was attentive to table, helped clear a bulky box that we brought as a birthday gift and stored it away for us until we finished our experience, offered to take photos for us (and he did a great job making sure the lighting was just right), and truly made our birthday tea party celebration a memorable one. As for the food, the food was fantastic, my group especially liked the egg sandwich and chicken cranberry sandwich. I had one member of my party that was Vegan, and Sam was great at making sure that the Vegetarian Panini would be made Vegan for my friend. The plate, tea pots, tiered stands, and interior decor were absolutely beautiful. I liked that the tea room had a modern and clean aesthetic along with touches of florals. Also, the tea pots are adorable. Our favorite tea was the phoenix tea which had a floral oolong taste. There is street parking available or a parking structure off of Raymond that is very affordable ($1 for the first two hours). Overall, my friends and I had a wonderful experience celebrating some birthdays here and we can credit Sam for such a delightful experience. read more

I visited Chado Tea Room on Saturday to celebrate my mom's birthday and had a wonderful experience. It was our first time trying tea service, and our server Sam was incredibly kind and helpful. He walked us through the different packages and gave us time to choose our teas without feeling rushed. The soup that was recommended was delicious, and everyone from the host to the wait staff was very welcoming. My family and I had a great time and would definitely come back again. I would definitely come back again for the tea service and the warm atmosphere! read more

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Had afternoon tea with my mom and had a peaceful, wonderful time! Our server Sam was very courteous and the space is very lovely and was decked out for christmas. Had my fave tomato soup and scones! Such a wonderful time as always. We will be back! read more

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This review is for the Mother's Day afternoon tea. We made a reservation a month ahead but I think you would be okay to make one two weeks ahead of time as it was not packed at all. They were however acting like they were really busy. My first complaint is that for the price I expect better - $330 for 4 people. It was very underwhelming. Being a tea place I had hope for more whimsy and hospitality but I am giving it two stars for the gift which was a really cute teacup (although we only got two wth) and the hot tea was delicious. We were seated right away and the lady was very nice. We were served immediately indicating they had made everything the day before. Nothing was fresh. Including our server. Very nice person and looked like a hard worker but reeked of cigarettes. Tip if you're a smoker working at a restaurant especially one with tea service please wait until after your shift to smoke. Onto the actual food - they had a set menu that was similar to what they usually serve. The scone was ok, the cream and the jam were tasty. The cucumber sandwich was the best one. The egg salad was inedible. The rest of the sandwiches were just ok. I get that they wanted to be prepared for the holiday but serving stale food with a holiday up charge was pretty disappointing. Luckily I have a sweet, classy mom that would never complain. read more

This place is so cute and the service was wonderful. The tea was delicious and the scones are a must have definitely gotta go back. read more

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