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    Chado Tea Room

    3.9 (599 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Chado Afternoon Tea Service (ig: @cravingswithcat)
    Catherine N.

    Such a cute place to have a tea party with your friends and family. We celebrated a girlfriend's birthday and it ambiance was a good experience. We did the Chado Afternoon Tea Service and were able to order our own pots of tea to share. I got to try 6 different types and the 2 that stood out to me were White Champagne Raspberry and Irish Breakfast. The food is on the lighter side, but after drinking so much tea we were stuffed. It is on the more expensive side, but highly recommend for a special occasion. ig: @cravingswithcat

    Allison M.

    The tea room was very cutely decorated. They had a large assortment of cups and tea pots. The food was okay. I was expecting more pastry type desserts. The sandwiches were ok and had a decent variety. Their scone and tomato soup were very good. We got cute little ceramic cups for ordering the spring afternoon tea. We had some difficulty getting service as we were put in the back corner and had to constantly flag someone down. We also had 2 tea cups with someone else's lip stick stains on them and forks with leftover dried food on them.

    Free 2hr parking
    Mechell G.

    I feel like they've gone downhill. The food doesn't taste exceptional. When you're paying a grip for parts of sandwiches and uninspired treats possibly stale it takes the afternoon tea magic away. I've been going to Chado in downtown and South Bay for a decade but sadly I can't spend anymore on their inflated menu prices with smaller menu offerings and meh food. The service isn't great either. Not bad. Just not great. I especially don't like walking in and being confused about where to stand. At door? Go to the counter? Seat myself? And it's painful witnessing other patrons struggling with the same conundrum. The ambience is delightful. Everyone is in a good mood and thus all around the tearoom people are happily celebrating with friends and family or on romantic dates. Tea rooms are special like that

    Salad
    Christina O.

    I've been to the Hollywood location, and this location is huuuuge but the interior leaves room for improvement. It's cute but just not as elevated as other tea time spots especially for the price of the more expensive tea time sets like the birthday one. I also recall getting actual champagne at the Hollywood location but I may be mistaken. Service was great and honestly feel bad for leaving this review because the ppl working there were so kind. I think it's cute and worth the visit, but I would opt for the cheaper tea time sets.

    Cassie D.

    My daughter and I enjoyed afternoon tea at this tea room, and it was absolutely lovely. From the outside, you wouldn't expect it to be so spacious inside, but once you walk in, it's beautiful and inviting. The interior is decorated with an assortment of different teacups, there's a charming water fountain in the center, and another on the right side as you enter. They offer both small and large tables to accommodate different party sizes. Our favorite sandwich--the one my daughter and I loved the most--was the salmon and egg sandwich. I also really appreciated that they offer decaf tea, which I love. Everything was delightful, and we will definitely be coming back again.

    High tea tower and Christmas ambiance
    Jeannie B.

    We ran into this spot while walking around the antique fair. It's a very large space with plenty of seating. The walls are lined with tea and teaware. It was decorated for. Christmas which was extra special. Our servers were friendly and quick to serve. We decided to settle on their high tea service. I loved the option to share since we were in between meals. It was an extra charge though but still less than adding a whole new serving. The tea was delicious but this is where the 3 comes in. The food offered was underwhelming for the price. The bottom tray had a Madeline and macaron looked like they were purchased from Costco. I did not try their menu options but I had high hopes for their high tea service.

    Paulette D.

    This is the few tea rooms in South Bay and I quite enjoy it! I've been here about 3 times over the past year. Although it is a tea room, it has the industrial vibes of the Torrance area, which I like because it represents Torrance/El Segundo the tomato soup here can will have my heart and soul, it's one of my favorites. For afternoon tea they have the four half sandwiches. All of which are good, but the chicken one is my #1. The scones are pretty average, and the jam is delicious. If you do the "champagne" tea it is been refreshing. I don't usually get to the third tier because I end up eating the chocolates they also bring you in addition to the tea service treats and those are worth it! Sometimes they bring out two chocolates and other times it's 3. The other reason this review isn't a 5 is because I wish they would warm up the tea if they know it's been sitting out for a bit, and because I don't usually eat the last tier with the desserts

    The soup yummy and special
    Stella T.

    Went to a baby-shower for 50 people and the service was so good and the staff over all was so friendly and helpful. We had the full tea experience. The charming teapots all sizes and shapes with excellent loose leaf tea was superb. The finger sandwiches were also a delight . We had the desserts with scones and clotted cream with jam ,they were exceptional! The place is very beautiful with an excellent selection of teas to buy . Would highly recommend this venue for a unique experience.

    Dirty cup given as a gift.... A gift? Why would you give your patrons a cup about disabilities???
    Jacqueline O.

    If I could give a zero star I would. From the start you do not feel welcomed. It was 70% empty but, they act like it's booked for a year when booking. We are seated and left alone for 10min without a server to ask if you would like any water while you look through the menu. Once we looked around to make eye contact an older man approached the table. We chose our items. (No one explained the menu and that you choose certain items) because when seat the younger man just walked away from us. The older gentleman poured our tea and that was the END of any service. My soup was lukewarm my best friend soup was scalding hot. My tea was like warm. My friends was a tiny bit warmer. Which didn't allow the tea leaves to seep correctly and so it was watery tasting until the very end of our meal 45min later. We had the themed Halloween tower. Everything was dry or stale. Cold or soggy.... The. The fly... the entire meal... the fly. The sandwiches were slopped together compared to everyone else's around us that has precision cut stake sandwiches. They were toasted and soggy cold bread. There was a dry crust on the stale cupcake, then the worst part. FLYIES!!!! Landing on my salmon. Landing on my friend fruit and one of her items. I'm so sad... we rarely get out together. We have been looking forward to this for a year. Then the gift they give is an awful cup from a business or something.... It was dusty and had residue on the front and filth inside.... Literal drops of dry old tea. I was so insulted by this item. I would have rather not have been given it at all that to be given some odd cup for disabilities with food and old tea and dust on it. I'm truly sad over this whole experience that we were supposed to be there for two hours and asked for the check at 40min in the man that sat us too 15min to bring the check. The food brought home is now in the trash. My tummy is gurgling to the post I am super worried about food poisoning. I feel the uncredited were old. I feel the plates are already set up in the fridge with cellophane over them.

    Naomy V.

    I love chado! Come here mainly for birthday celebrations. The staff are always so attentive and friendly. Their selection of teas is super impressive and ive loved each one ive tried. I usually do walk-ins and get seated each time :) I always order their afternoon tea service and even though it may look like light food i always get super full when I'm half way through my scone. BTW one of the BEST scones in the south bay,always so crispy on the outside while being crumbly and soft inside.

    David K.

    We held a small family gathering of 10 at Chado for my daughter's 16th birthday and we had a really great time. The ambiance is really nice and super cute in a really large open, almost warehouse kind of space, with tall open beamed ceilings and walls lined with a variety of teacups and saucers as well as a little "photobooth" area where you can sit, try on big hats and take selfies. My daughter loved that. We splurged for the $59/person "Birthday Afternoon Tea" since it was our daughter's "Sweet 16" and it was amazing with an obscene amount of food and drinks which were all delicious. We had a wine inspired tea, delicious chocolates, a variety of teas and a giant 3-tiered tower of tea sandwiches with scones and desserts (1 tier per each 2 people). We had so much food leftover! And of course, we took it home! My favorite sandwiches were the smoked salmon, smoked chicken & cranberry, the olive tapenade and the pesto caprese. The starter of tomato soup was delicious, too. Desserts were amazing as was the super rich slice of chocolate cake they brought out for my daughter. The only reason for the reduction of 1 star was the slow service at the beginning of the event. Once the tea and food started coming out, they were totally on it but we did have to wait a bit of an uncomfortable amount of time to be served in the beginning and we were hungry. One other very small gripe was that they didn't update the chalkboard near our table to wish our daughter a happy birthday (it had the name of the last birthday girl written on it). I still would highly recommend this unique place (and I'm a dude!). I am glad we did the big "Birthday Afternoon Tea" because it was quite an "event" and my daughter felt very special. Again, it was a ton of food so if you aren't big eaters and if it isn't a celebratory event, I'd recommend you choose one of the smaller and less expensive Afternoon Tea Services.

    Leslie C.

    Visited Chado the first time for a High Tea themed fundraiser, and have come several times since for lunch. They offer the largest assortment of teas from around the world that you can have served hot or cold. Great ambiance with over 200 teas on the shelves. My go to is the afternoon tea service that comes with an assortment of sandwiches, scones and macarons. It's a little pricey, but a great place for lunch with coworkers or a ladies brunch.

    Adeeva M.

    My sorority had an event hosted here and I absolutely loved it. The staff were so accommodating, quick, and extremely kind. They made sure to ensure we had a great time and kept our tea cups full! The inside is beautiful and very regal. My favorite tea was the one that came out in the clear tea decanter, I believe it was called a blooming tea. The flower is steeped in the water and literally blooms as it is steeped. It was absolutely delicious and naturally sweet. It tasted like honey and rose and lavender. They also had another tea that tasted fruity like berries, very good as well. The food spread was also delicious. My favorite was the scone with cream sauce and jam and the smoked salmon toast. There were also egg sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, Madeline's, and macaroons. This was such a great time. I loved my experience and will absolutely be back!

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    Can I bring my laptop and work here or not that type of place?

    I think it's not that kind of place. It's for celebrations and quiet conversations

    Are any food options safe for celiac children? (e.g., gluten free without cross contamination)

    Can I order just tea and pastries?

    I believe so. Their scones are great!

    Do any of the menu items contain porcine (pork) gelatin?

    Is there any coffee options? I don't like tea and I'm going with a group who loves it.

    No, Chado is a TEA room. But you could order some sandwiches and bring in a coffee from an establishment down the street I guess. You'll look out of place though with your coffee. lol

    Do they sale gift cards?

    Yes, We do.

    Do they take walk-ins or do they require reservation?

    They do accept walk-ins or reservations, as space permits.

    Are you open tomorrow july 4?

    No, we ‘ll be closed for July 4th.

    Do they serve juices and hot cider or mimosas for folks who don't like tea?

    Yes, they have other choices.

    Hello - Is it possible to have a party of six served outside?

    Yes they do

    Are they serving dine in?

    Yes. Make sure you dress tea like because they have the most beautiful backdrops to take pics.

    Is there a patio? The only outside seating I see in the photos is on the sidewalk between the parking lot and the building exterior. Is that the only outside seating?

    That is the outside seating but we enjoyed it, There is no patio.

    Do they charge for toddlers at the afternoon tea celebration?

    No the just charge for the set

    Does anyone know if they offer a variety of herbal teas ? I don't do well with caffeine.

    Yes! They have lots of herbal teas!

    I'm planning to celebrate my bday party? How much is a charge per person for a tea party?

    I believe it was $24 per person. I just recently had my bridal shower there.

    Do they offer the tea package all day?

    Yes

    Has anyone ordered a round cake from Chado? I am putting on a bridal shower and just wanted a simple round cake for 20-25 people. What are their prices on these cakes?

    I know there will be a charge of 20 dollars a person which includes a tower of crumpets and sandwiches and a kettle of tea per person. I know this because I was also trying to throw a baby shower myself. You can ask them if you can probably bring a… Read more

    Are reservations required for tea service?

    Reservations not required but is advised as they get booked up during the weekend.

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