Coworkers picked up the drinks and i forgot to take a picture because i was busy. I got the milk tea and it was interesting because it kinda tasted smokey. It mightve been the evaporated milk that changed the taste. The mango passion tea was really good. I definitely prefer the tea. They also have these cute little boba key chains for sale. read more

This place was just ok. I saw taro Oreo brulee on the menu, which drew us in. The place was quiet and there were no other customers. The floors and table were quite sticky. We ordered the taro Oreo brulee, popcorn chicken rice bowl, and Nutella taiyaki. Taro Oreo brulee: we ordered 100% sweetness but it just tasted like milk with a *hint* of taro. We added boba and cheese foam. They forgot the boba, which the worker added after we asked, but I'm pretty sure they forgot the cheese foam too because I didn't taste any. But at that point I didn't want to ask for him to add it. Popcorn chicken: surprisingly good. Crispy chicken with fluffy white rice. Nutella taiyaki: pretty standard/what you'd expect; nothing special. My toddler enjoyed it. In total we spent $33+ tip, but sadly I don't think it was worth it read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

When you enter you order from a kiosk, the staff is pretty quiet but it would be nice to interact a bit more especially on a day where the shop is completely empty. I decided to stop by for breakfast one day to finally try their soufflé pancakes, and i will say they are the star of the show. The bacon and sausage are definitely lower quality pre-made items which i typically don't mind, but they do leave a lot to be desired. I got their oolong tea iced with cheese top; the cheese top is great on its own but i didn't enjoy it with the drink. That was probably my mistake for pairing to two, so i would be mindful of what drinks you add it to. read more

Nothing special here came for my free SGV Passport boba drink it was good and tall. Floors were sticky (?) i read that from another yelp review so surprised establishment hasn't cleaned the floors (?) wish them well it's in a corner location not near much with little street parking. Maybe i need to try their soufflé (?) read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Went to cash in a free drink with my SGV Boba passport, and get another drink too so the business still makes a sale, but there was something that caught my attention. When I walked in, the lights and AC were off and just a fan was blowing. Keep in mind it was very hot that day, so it was a little uncomfortable in there, but what also caught my eye was I noticed the counter had some kind of condensation when I put my phone down on it. I wiped it with my finger and I saw it was wet so I took my phone off the counter. And the door when you leave, the metal around the glass was visibly dirty. It really needs to be wiped down. My teas were refreshing, especially because of the heat, but can you please let your staff know to tidy up? read more

This was our first time having Japanese souffle pancakes outside of Japan so we were excited to see what we could get here in Southern California after a pretty amazing experience in Kyoto a few years back. Generally speaking, the food was good in a kind of okay atmosphere. They were out of a bunch of things on their menu (including Japanese Omelet and the Air Fried Plant-Based Popcorn Chicken Bowl) which we were really excited about trying...and glancing at the menu today a few weeks after our visit I see these items are still listed as "out of stock." In fact, their menu has 11 items listed that are "out of stock" so maybe they never really have them and should just take them off the menu to not disappoint folks hoping for some of these uniquely Japanese offerings they list. The atmosphere leaves a little to be desired...it's a small space with some cute things to do (like a little pool table) but it does feel a little run down and a bit of a departure from the "clean and cute" vibe you'd expect from a place bringing you Japanese culture. Also, the staff (who may also be the owners) seemed unhappy...never a smile or any kind of indication they were happy you were there. Despite all that the food came out quicker than expected and it was all good. The souffle pancakes were, of course, the star...they may not have been as beautifully presented as what we had in Kyoto, but they tasted good and were VERY fluffy. I thought the Ooling Cheese Foam Tea was good and reminiscent of what I've had at other Japanese-style (yet sans fluffy pancake) bakeries around town. We don't live in Pasadena so probably wouldn't make another special trip to have this and we definitely wish they had more of the "out of stock" items that still exist on their menu...but if you're nearby, and you've never had Japanese souffle pancakes, it's worth stopping in. read more

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Save yourself a trip by not coming to this place at all. Very disappointed experience overall. Food: Curry rice with fried chicken - no flavor at all. No salt, not even curry taste. Interesting. I can only taste the spicy powder on top. Fried chicken portion is good. Drink: Oolong cheese - tea is watery. No tea flavor. Service: purposely ordered ahead of time, staff didn't even see the order until I arrived. Very cold. Since I ordered online, the bathroom doesn't grant me access, I asked the staff, she was very irritated and pointed the bathroom rule to me. She just hates her job obviously. Ambience: it tries to have a fun, cozy environment to encourage people sit and chill. In reality is it's dirty everywhere. I don't even want to touch anything. Maybe it can be justified with a reasonable price, but truth is $13 for the curry and $7 for the drink. Not worth it. read more

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This place is super cute! They had board games and books, made for a cozy vibe. The soufflé pancakes were great. The service was good we didn't wait long for our a drinks and food, ordering was simple. read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Royal Milk Tea no Boba & Hokkaido Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I had the souffle pancakes here a couple years ago actually and I still think about them today! I really need to go back. They are very fluffy and for me it was really good texture and not too sweet! I wrote a review for another souffle pancake in the area (motto) and they started beef with me just because I said their pancakes were not that fluffy and too sweet for my personal taste lolllll So yeah! I plan to come here again sometime :) read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Souffle pancake - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

They send promotions such as 50% off your order or $3 off a drink at least once month after you sign up for their mailing list. If you get to-go, you don't have to pay sales tax. Those are pretty much the only reasons why I go. The few drinks and the soufflé pancake I've had were okay. The drinks don't have a lot of flavor - for instance, the brown sugar milk tea really doesn't taste like brown sugar, and same for the taro milk tea. Boba is chewy but also a bit hard, and lacks flavor. I got the taro Oreo soufflé pancake, and this was just too much sugar from the cream and Oreo crumbs. I much prefer the soufflé pancakes over at Motto Tea where they feel lighter because of how much fruit they use and their presentation is better. The restaurant itself is not clean at all. read more

Boba Tea was good, but nothing special compared to other places. The one complaint we had was that the bobas stuck together so the straws were not big enough to go throw. Constantly having to open up your cup to eat some boba was a hassle. It would be nice to have different size options versus one size for everything. We preferred smaller sizes to control sugar intake for young kids and overall health for ourselves. The ambiance was neat with various video games and board games for families to enjoy.. read more

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Cute little spot. The soufflé pancakes are just OK. Nothing to write home about -- good enough for when you have a craving for them. We tried two different ones. Wasn't impressed that the fruity one had frozen fruit with it. You'd expect fresh fruit. read more

Arrived shortly after they opened on a Sat and we were the only customers there. We ordered the strawberry soufflé and the Woke up late breakfast. Soufflés were delicious: fluffy and the taste was spot on for the strawberry and brûlée. the Woke up late plate comes with one egg, potatoes, sausage and bacon. If you are very hungry don't expect this to fill u up. It's literally one egg, maybe about 12 pieces of small diced potatoes, 3 sausages and very thin pieces of bacon. The drinks were ok. Nothing to brag about. Place could use some cleaning though. The tables were dirty. Given we arrived just after opening I would think nothing should be dirty. But I had to wipe the table myself. Place has some games to keep you occupied. Overall, I've been to other soufflé spots and this place was just ok. Slightly more on the expensive side compared to other places. read more

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I love to go to this cafe from time to time. Sometimes the store sent a coupon code if you signed up. I ordered original soufflé with mango green tea. I also ordered popcorn chicken. Today's soufflé came out like a pancake but I still loved it. Service is ok. Games and books were available. Nice place to hang out. read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Original Souffl - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Lack of cleanliness and service is a big factor to this review. The pancake was ok- but it's hard to enjoy knowing the hygiene at this place is so horrible. Dirt, hair, dust, cob webs everywhere. I can't even- it's like no one ever cleans this cafe. I hate to knock on small businesses but I wish they would just improve the overall cleanliness. read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Dirty everywhere you look - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

2nd time here and it gets better and better. Love that this is family owned. The cheese foam is oddly delicious. The Hakkaido Milk tea is my go to. Everything is made fresh. A perfect taste of Japanese and Korean treats are to be tasted here. It's a small cafe style but the vibes are here. Limited seating with a couple of tables outdoors. It's a walk up order screen so there is limited interaction with the family. Lots of take out orders are available. Menu is vast. Take your pick. We love it here read more

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-We looking for a place to chill and we accidentally found this place. A place to chill with family and your pet. I love shuffle pancake. read more

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Super fluffy soufflé pancakes with no eggy taste. The chocolate mousse that came on the side was good as well. Tea is nothing special. read more

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I still remember the first time I had stopped in Miss Cheese Tea Cafe was a few years back when the boba soufflé video was making the rounds. I've been back a few times since. The most recent trip I happen to be in the area to do something else and I had noticed it right there so my sister and I swung by afterwards to work to check it out. We were lucky to find parking in the building, but there's only a limited number of spots in there. We first walked in the place was pretty packed. There was a line of maybe five people deep. Sometimes the wait for the souffle pancakes can take a while so we had passed since the wait was going to take a while. A few days later my sister had gone by and we were eventually able to try it out. Overall, it was pretty good and the texture and taste were unique. For my drink I got the strawberry matcha latte and added boba. On occasion, they also run different promotions so that should be a good time to catch a deal. Parking can be a bit tricky here, but otherwise it's worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

The place was filthy! My shoes were sticking to the ground and I had to peal them off the floor with ever step. It took 45 minutes to get my drink and it wasn't even busy. One guy was working all by himself. There was no music or ambiance. The tables were dirty. My friends drink was made incorrectly, and they were sold out of almost everything. However, the Nutella fish were great! The drink, not so much. read more

Kid-friendly with mini pool table, books, some games. Bathroom available for customers. Many of the specialty drinks were sold out at 2:30 p.m. but maybe that's because they are so popular and it's 95 degrees out. Only one staff working and she did not have time to greet us but was working hard the whole time. No a/c inside so it was rather stuffy. We ordered at the touchscreen: a strawberry tea with boba and lychee jelly, a royal milk tea with boba, and a passion fruit tea with boba. The boba was extra chewy and had no flavor and the royal milk tea was missing the milk. The fruit teas were subtle. In any case the drinks did the job of keeping us hydrated to get home on the traffic-filled freeway, so we're grateful for that. **Overall I think I was disappointed in the experience because I had high expectations based on other reviews, but I know there can be off days and would go again if I'm in the area, especially to try the soufflé pancakes people rave about. I appreciated the manager reaching out to me merely hours after I posted this review initially--thank you. ** read more

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Cute place with lots of game and one arcade. Popcorn chicken and drinks are great! Cute place to take pics as well. read more

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Cute place to hang! I ordered the brûlée thai milk tea and mango soufflé. The brûlée thai milk tea is good, but beware it is sweet! Good for people like me who have a sweet tooth~ The mango soufflé was okay. It came with three fluffy stacks with mango sauce and real mangos. I was a bit disappointed with the amount of real mangos that come with it. And the sauce tasted very artificial mango. It's not horrible though, so maybe i came on an off day. As for parking you can park in the structure behind the place for free (just don't go past the gate inside). Otherwise the street parking in front is 2 hours from 6am(?)-3pm except Sunday. Would come again to try more soufflé flavors! read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Nice chill place to hang--lots of games and activities! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great little corner shop that serves the best drinks and especially pancake soufflés. We ordered the ube pancake, matcha, Thai tea brûlée, taro brûlée and mango loves coconut. The lady behind the counter was very nice and mentioned to use the bathroom your name is the code. The only issue was the tables and bathroom were not clean, both were very messy. Other than that the pancakes were so delicious, definitely a reminder of my trip to Japan. It's worth giving this spot a try. read more

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Been dreaming of going back to Japan but obviously can't afford a flight on a whim so figured I'd do the next best thing & eat some of my favorite Japanese meals. First stop was Miss Cheese for fluffy pancakes. We stuck with the original and added brûlée topping on the side. The pancakes were perfectly fluffy & light and the potatoes were fantastic too! Service was top notch. These fluffy pancakes are not fast food so they're very clear on the wait the whole step to the way, with a screen that lists out every order and timing. Very family friendly since they have games for all ages to help you pass the time while you wait. They have a lot of teas and bowls on the menu too so will definitely be back to try more. read more

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Drinks are way overpriced, in addition to having to pay a "service fee" just because you're forced to pay/order via a tablet even though there is a live employee who should be fully capable of taking your order, especially given how slow the shop is. (Over $8 for a regular Boba beverage??) You pay extra for boba, which is expected, but they put a very small portion. The napkin dispensers are completely empty; when I asked for some he brought out just one, as though they're running low or something which is odd, because they serve food too, so you'd think they should have plenty on hand. And SINCE they serve food, the interior is very stuffy, with poor ventilation. read more

Quick, friendly and cute! A great welcome to a new area for my mom and I, Taiyaki were well cooked and filled to the brim, I enjoyed it! within walking distance I'll definitely be back! read more

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Keep seeing Japanese Fluffy pancakes so decided to try. Place was busy with a variety of people....parents with their kids, teens hanging out and playing games and grown ups looking to try something new. Place provides lots of seating and games and books to keep you busy while waiting (pancakes take about 15 mins to make). I took my order to go so I can share with my girls at home. The good: Small family owned business Free parking to the back Food and drinks are made fresh Lots of seats inside and a couple outside Lots of games to entertain yourself while you wait Employees were nice If you don't like your drink you can switch it Negative: Definitely noisy when you have a group playing games... sound echos quite a bit. They charge $1 extra for to-go orders, but it seems like you get more when you dine in. For what you get, it's pricey! The matcha with nothing extra was $23...once you start adding toppings it'll just be ridiculous. read more

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The pros to this place is the pancakes, space, and customer service. My friend and I ordered the Original Soufflé Pancake (with an approximate wait time of 15 minutes for the order) and a few of their drinks. If you are looking for a place for easy access to fluffy pancakes, this is the place. On a weekday, the place is open until 9PM and had plenty of open space to spend time and relax. With free WiFi and a handful of games to play, customers can come and spend long periods of time. The workers were also nice and were efficient at their job. One of the few cons I found is that the milk teas I had did not have smooth and soft boba. The flavor seemed watered down. Personally, I would come back for the food and space, not for the drinks. read more

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This was our first time in Pasadena and this cute place was highly recommended by our neighbors, super cute and amazing atmosphere, the food was so yummy and the service was wonderful read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Delightful - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

The good: the pancakes were made fresh and the side of bacon was plentiful. The kiosk is my favorite way of ordering and staff were friendly. The bad: the pancakes were tiny. If they weren't soufflé style, these would've been silver dollar pancake sized. I was still hungry after spending ~$30 on breakfast. The strawberry "syrup" was not good, it tasted fake and chemically. The worse: The floor was incredibly sticky. The bathroom felt more like storage and had badly flickering horror movie lighting. I hope the quality of the food improves. read more

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I wanted to try this place because I saw it on TikTok. The pancakes were pretty mushy and not at all how I had hoped. The rest of my meal was good. The boba wasn't very fresh though. read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is the kind of establishment that makes me wish Yelp had an extra 6th star to give them. That's how much I liked it. It's a little charming Cafe with excellent ambiance and it's own kind of charm. It's like visiting a good friend's house where you feel welcome and there's lots of interesting things to play with, see and entertain yourself with. I came here on a busy Friday evening (8pm) and the Cafe was somewhat full, but still service was impeccable. For such a small establishment, the drinks and food is worth it too. The boba milk tea with cheese foam on top was amazing and the Oreo souffle pancakes I ordered were also delicious. They also have board games, a mini pool table, a gaming console in the corner and books. The menu is varied, it is also featured throughout the whole establishment in different forms and ordering is so simple and straightforward with the tablets, it's also worth it. All in all, a fantastic experience and a place that I'd definitely go back to visit as a regular again and again. read more

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New Year, new review, new drink! On today's visit in Pasadena, I decided to give Miss Cheese Tea Cafe another shot. They were quite busy in the kitchen with pick up orders on a Sunday afternoon but their kiosks were still available for orders. This time, I ordered their Signature Taro Milk Tea with boba. Since I cannot have any lactose, I opted for almond milk as a dairy substitute with 75% sugar and less ice. While they charge extra for Almond Milk, I was able to use a coupon code to avail a worthy discount. As I waited for my order, this time the ambiance was more calm/relaxing. My drink was ready within 5 minutes and it was aesthetically appealing. When I took my first sip, their flavors truly improved! Compared to my first order here 5 months ago, I can definitely taste the perfect balance between the taro flavor and almond milk. Opting for less ice made me appreciate the natural taro flavor even more. The boba was chewy but it could be better because was still kinda bland, even at 75% sugar. Despite that, I still enjoyed my drink today. I will still come back to try their other boba drinks and maybe their curry plates too! read more

Soufflé cakes were just ok, had to wait 20 mins. Also, got the peach oolong cheese foam which was also just ok. Free parking and cute shop, they have board games that are old and dirty. Kind of expensive for what you get. read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

We visited for the fluffy pancake and it did not disappoint. But the cleanliness of the place is an F Omg, the body of the trash bin inside the eating area is very dirty. Gross gross gross. Where is the Deot of health inspector. The table and floor needs to be clean and mop . The restroom too. It was a Saturday lunchtime when we went and there was only us and another customer . Not busy at all and no waiting. read more

I've mostly doordashed drinks from here, but decided to go in-store to try their soufflé pancakes. I left pretty underwhelmed which is also how I've felt about their drinks whenever I adjust the sugar level. It's slightly bitter whenever I do that. As for the strawberry soufflé pancake: it was underdone which isn't a big deal to me, but I know it would bother other people. It was also waaay sweet because they put the maple syrup for you instead of like on the side. Most of strawberries still had part of their stem which I found to be sloppy. It's a cute spot and I can see why it'd be nice to go here for something like a date or with a few friends because there are games to play. But unfortunately tables weren't the cleanest. You order at the kiosks and pick your drink. They bring the pancake to your table and you clear up your table. So more of a casual spot. I've tried 5 soufflé pancake places in SoCal and 1 in NorCal and unfortunately this one misses the mark for me. read more

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Ordered the Nutella soufflé pancake and "fishy" desserts. So yummy! When I 'checked in' on Yelp, I was offered a discount for my first order- score! The taiyaki was lightly crisp on the outside with a soft and gooey filling for the Nutella and red bean. This is a must. I would order it with ice cream next time for a warm dessert dipped in a frosty cup. The pancake soufflé was so delicate and soft. Even lighter than sponge cake :) there was so much Nutella and cream. Definitely shareable... but next time, I'll order my own plate. Thank you for the great desserts and the helpful service! read more

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I would like to start off by saying Miss Cheese Tea Cafe is magical! Truly all around brilliant and I would highly recommend it to locals, travelers... honestly anyone and everyone. Ambience-wise the cafe is really cute and well thought out. They have board games, mini air hockey, mini foosball, mini billiards, an arcade game machine, and a tv with a video game. It takes about 20 minutes for them to make the pancakes, so it's truly a brilliant set up. My sister got the soufflé pancakes with nutella and chocolate and I got the soufflé pancakes with mangoes and added on strawberries. The pancakes were DELICIOUS! So light, airy, and pillowy. They came with fresh whipped cream on the side and each bite was scrumptious. The mango and strawberry pancakes were so incredibly refreshing! I also ordered a Oreo brûlée taro milk with boba (50% sugar level) and throughly enjoyed it! It complimented the pancakes so well. All in all my taste buds were dancing the entire time and I would highly recommend Miss Cheese Tea Cafe to everyone! read more

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These pancakes were so rich and delicious! Plenty to share. I was surprised about this one, the cheese sauce is unreal. They warn you before you order that they are made fresh to order and take time to prepare, so just be ready to wait but it's so worth it. read more

Miss Cheese Tea Cafe - Miss Cheese Soufflé Pancakes - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California