Motto Tea Cafe - Pasadena
100 W Green St, Pasadena
(626) 365-1049
Customers' Favorites
Motto's Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
Crème Brûlée Soufflé Pancakes
Mango Sunshine Souffle Pancake
Creme Brulee Souffle Pancakes
Matcha Yuzu Chiffon Cake
Pancake Special
Taro Crepe Cake
Oreo Cookies
Nutella
Mochi
Featured items
Creme Brulee Souffle Pancakes
Souffle pancakes topped with our original made-from-scratch creme brulee and glazed sugar. May contain nuts *** Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours ***
Nutellamisu Mousse Souffle Pancake
Motto's signature Nutellamisu mousse souffle pancakes. Contain Nutella and Coffee.
***Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours***
Light Cheesy Strawberry Cake
Uji Matcha Latte
One of our most popular drinks, authentic Japanese matcha with milk, slightly sweetened. Mild & smooth matcha taste in every sip
Fruit Melody
Refreshing fruit tea with your choice of Jasmine Green Jade Tea or High Mountain Oolong Tea
Matcha Strawberry Basques Cheese Cake
Motto's Original Soufflé Pancake
Classic soufflé pancakes with original flavor, served alongside traditional maple syrup and salted butter, offer you the quintessential experience of indulging in creamy, fluffy perfection.
Motto No.5「Milk」Tea [Nutellamisu Mousse]
Motto's signature house milk tea.
Fruity, smooth honey sweet taste.
Topped with Nutellamisu mousse.
Cheese Mousse Souffle Pancake
Motto's signature cheese mousse souffle pancakes
***Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours***
Ovaltine Oreo Brother
Ovaltine smoothie with Oreo and handmade mochi, topped with Motto signature cheese mousse
Crème Brûlée Crepe Cake
Mango In Kyoto
Fresh mango puree with slightly sweetened milk & motto's original matcha mousse on top
One of a kind dessert drink
Taro Lover's Souffle Pancakes
Souffle pancakes topped with fresh house-made taro puree & cheese mousse
***Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours***
Golden Rocksugar Pear Tea
Introducing our refreshing frozen beverage, "Golden RockSugar Pear Tea"! Crafted with Jasmine Green Tea or Camellia Oolong Tea, combined with house made pears jam and pear slices at the base. Each sip is a delightful journey of flavors, where the soothing notes of tea harmonize with the icy coolness of pear, creating a natural and wholesome indulgence
Cheesy Strawberry
Ice blended fresh strawberries with Jasmine green tea with our signature cheese mousse
Dark Chocolate Crepe Cake
Made with 60% dark chocolate.
Contains dairy, soy, wheat, egg, cocoa, oat, coconut
Tiger Boba [Milk] Tea
Hand-fried brown sugar with boba and your choice of milk tea base
Uji Matcha Latte (Cheese Mousse)
Top-selling matcha latte made with authentic Japanese matcha powder, topped off with signature cheese mousse
Chestnut & Earl Grey Cake
Matcha Mochi & White Peach Moonlight Oolong 「Milk」 Tea
White Peach Oolong Milk Tea with our new Matcha Mochi on the bottom.
Desserts
Matcha Strawberry Basques Cheese Cake
Crème Brûlée Crepe Cake
Matcha Yuzu Chiffon Cake
Earl Grey Milk Tea Crepe Cake
House-made milk tea crepe cakes with layers of milk tea cream.
May contain nuts
Rose & Lychee Crepe Cake
Indulge yourself with our Strawberry Pandora's Box!
Enjoy the 4-layer of temptations - strawberry milk pudding, fluffy chiffon cake, strawberry cream, and light cheese mousse. Contains dairy, strawberry, blueberry
Taro Basque Cheese Cake
Chestnut & Earl Grey Cake
Pistachio Crepe Cake
Dark Chocolate Crepe Cake
Made with 60% dark chocolate.
Contains dairy, soy, wheat, egg, cocoa, oat, coconut
Blueberry Lavender Mousse Cake
Taro Crepe Cake
House-made crepe cakes with layers of fresh taro puree
Light Cheesy Strawberry Cake
Japanese Souffle Pancakes
Creme Brulee Souffle Pancakes
Souffle pancakes topped with our original made-from-scratch creme brulee and glazed sugar. May contain nuts *** Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours ***
Nutellamisu Mousse Souffle Pancake
Motto's signature Nutellamisu mousse souffle pancakes. Contain Nutella and Coffee.
***Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours***
Cheese Mousse Souffle Pancake
Motto's signature cheese mousse souffle pancakes
***Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours***
Taro Lover's Souffle Pancakes
Souffle pancakes topped with fresh house-made taro puree & cheese mousse
***Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours***
Motto's Original Soufflé Pancake
Classic soufflé pancakes with original flavor, served alongside traditional maple syrup and salted butter, offer you the quintessential experience of indulging in creamy, fluffy perfection.
Pork Sung and Salty Egg Souffle Pancake
Pork Sung with Salty egg soufflé pancakes, served with savory pork sung and a salty egg sauce, create a harmonious blend of fluffy, sweet pancakes with the rich, umami flavors of pork sung and a creamy salted egg sauce, delivering a delightful and satisfying breakfast or brunch experience.
Fresh Fruit Tea
Fruit Melody
Refreshing fruit tea with your choice of Jasmine Green Jade Tea or High Mountain Oolong Tea
Lemon Explosion Tea
Nostalgic drink of all time! Freshly squeezed lemon and lime with your choice of tea base.
Passionfruit Lemon Explosion Tea
Cheesy Strawberry
Ice blended fresh strawberries with Jasmine green tea with our signature cheese mousse
Golden Rocksugar Pear Tea
Introducing our refreshing frozen beverage, "Golden RockSugar Pear Tea"! Crafted with Jasmine Green Tea or Camellia Oolong Tea, combined with house made pears jam and pear slices at the base. Each sip is a delightful journey of flavors, where the soothing notes of tea harmonize with the icy coolness of pear, creating a natural and wholesome indulgence
Golden RockSugar Pear (Hot Only)
Savor the warmth of our Hot RockSugar Pear Drink, a simple and comforting beverage made from our homemade ice sugar pear syrup. Caffeine-free and pure, it's a soothing choice to enjoy any time. Come with homemade pear puree.
Passionfruit Lemonade
Passionfruit Lemonade is a vibrant and harmonious blend of tangy lemon and tropical sweetness, creating a refreshing and visually appealing beverage
King Grape Tea (Coming Soon)
Fresh black grapes slushie with your choice of tea base, topped with cheese mousse.
Mango Family
Mango In Kyoto
Fresh mango puree with slightly sweetened milk & motto's original matcha mousse on top
One of a kind dessert drink
Messy Mango Latte
Fresh mango puree with slightly sweetened milk
Indulgent real mango taste in every sip.
Non-Caffeinated
Mango In Uji
Fresh mango puree with slightly sweetened milk & topped off with Japanese matcha tea
traditional Japanese matcha with a twist
Mango Yuki
Ice blended mango smoothie with your choice of one add-on & mousse on top
The Motto Milk Tea
Gardenia Green Floral [Milk] Tea
Smooth, floral & lingering jasmine taste. Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
Motto No.5 [Milk] Tea
Motto's signature house milk tea. Fruity, smooth honey sweet taste
origin: nantou, Taiwan optional cheese mousse, matcha mousse, nutellamisu mousse
Osmanthus Dong Ding [Milk] Tea
Osmanthus dong ding oolong milk tea! Smooth osmanthus taste lingers in your mouth
Note: This Milk Tea Does Not Come with "Glutinous Rice Jelly"
White Peach Moonlight Oolong [Milk] Tea
Natural peachy fruit note and floral taste, smooth texture
Farmers [Milk] Tea [Matcha Mousse & Oreo]
Motto No.5 milk tea topped with matcha mousse & Oreo crumbs
Classic Ceylon [Milk] Tea
Smooth, lingering malt with a touch of sweetness.origin: Sri Lanka
Citrus Fresh Oolong [Milk] Tea
Our refreshing milk tea is a delicious and energizing beverage made with our specially selected citrus oolong tea. The citrusy notes of the oolong tea blend perfectly with the creamy texture of the milk, creating a delightful fusion of flavors that is sure to delight your taste buds.
Matcha Mochi & White Peach Moonlight Oolong [Milk] Tea
White Peach Oolong Milk Tea with our new Matcha Mochi on the bottom.
Osmanthus Jelly Glutinous Rice Dong Ding [Milk] Tea
Our new item! Osmanthus dong ding oolong milk tea with osmanthus jelly & glutinous rice
Addictive taste in every sip!
Camellia Oolong [Milk] Tea
Camellia flower milk tea is a delightful fusion of traditional milk tea and the delicate essence of Camellia blossoms, offering a creamy and subtly floral beverage that provides a unique twist on a classic favorite.
Mochi Family
Mochi Taro [Milk] Tea
New item! Handmade rice mochi & taro puree with your choice of milk tea
Mochi Brûlée [Milk] Tea
New item! Handmade rice mochi & creamy creme brulee with your choice of milk tea
Matcha Mochi & White Peach Moonlight Oolong 「Milk」 Tea
White Peach Oolong Milk Tea with our new Matcha Mochi on the bottom.
Brulee Family
Brûlée Matcha Yuki (Ice Blended)
Ice blended matcha latte with our freshly made in house creme brulee, naturally sweet & made only with the best matcha
Brûlée Taro Latte
Freshly made in house creme brulee & taro puree with fresh milk & topped off with our signature cheese mousse
* Non-Caffeinated
Brûlée Taro [Milk] Tea
Our house-made freshly made creme brulee & taro puree paired with our handcrafted milk tea. We provide 3 milk tea options for your taste
Brûlée Boba Latte
Freshly made in house creme brulee & chewy boba with fresh milk & topped off with our signature cheese mousse
* Non-Caffeinated
Taro Family
Taro Storm Boba [Milk] Tea
Freshly made real taro puree, chewy brown sugar boba, mix with our signature Motto No.5 milk tea or Jasmine green milk tea
Taro Storm Boba Latte
Freshly made real taro puree with chewy brown sugar boba, mix with slightly sweetened milk. Irresistibly addictive after the first sip. We say no to artificial taro powder!
* Non-Caffeinated
Messy Taro Latte
Freshly made real taro puree with slightly sweetened milk. Real taro taste in every sip. We say no to artificial taro powder!
* Non-Caffeinated
Messy Taro [Milk] Tea
Our housemade real taro puree with your choice of milk tea
Tiger Boba Family
Tiger Boba [Milk] Tea
Hand-fried brown sugar with boba and your choice of milk tea base
Tiger Boba Latte
Non-Caffeinated
Uji Matcha
Uji Matcha Latte
One of our most popular drinks, authentic Japanese matcha with milk, slightly sweetened. Mild & smooth matcha taste in every sip
Yuki Uji Matcha Latte
Ice blended matcha latte
Uji Matcha Tea
Motto's signature authentic traditional Japanese matcha directly from japan, hand whisked every cup
Optional cheese mousse or matcha mousse. Can be served iced or hot
Matcha Lemon Explosion
Freshly squeezed lemon juice with authentic high quality matcha tea. A splendid & refreshing taste!
Matcha Jasmine Green [Milk] Tea
Original Pure Tea
White Peach Fresh Oolong Tea
Gardenia Green Floral Tea
English Rose Oolong Tea
Japanese Genmai Brown Rice Tea
Citrus Fresh Oolong Tea
Motto No.5 Black Tea
Camellia Oolong Tea
Camellia is a delicate and aromatic infusion made from the blossoms of the Camellia saneness plant, offering a soothing and subtly floral beverage enjoyed for its mild, earthy flavor
Dongding Osmanthus Oolong Tea
Coffee
Cheesy Coffee (Nutellamisu Mousse)
House Coffee
Cheesy Coffee (Cheese Mousse)
Ovaltino
Ovaltine Oreo Brother
Ovaltine smoothie with Oreo and handmade mochi, topped with Motto signature cheese mousse
Ovaltine
Ovaltino (Nutellamisu Mousse)
Ovaltino (Cheese Mousse)
Cheese Mousse Tea
Uji Matcha Latte (Cheese Mousse)
Top-selling matcha latte made with authentic Japanese matcha powder, topped off with signature cheese mousse
Classic Ceylon [Milk] Tea (Cheese Mousse)
Gardenia Green Floral Tea [Cheese Mousse]
Motto No.5 Black Tea (Cheese Mousse)
White Peach Fresh Oolong (Cheese Mousse)
English Rose Oolong (Cheese Mousse)
Citrus Fresh Oolong (Cheese Mousse)
Japanese Genmai Tea (Cheese Mousse)
Gardenia Green Floral [Milk] Tea (Cheese Mousse)
Uji Matcha Tea (Cheese Mousse)
Dongding Osmanthus Oolong (Cheese Mousse)
Matcha Mousse Tea
Gardenia Green Floral [Milk] Tea (Matcha Mousse)
Japanese Genmai Tea (Matcha Mousse)
Farmers「Milk」Tea (Matcha Mousse & Oreo)
Motto no.5 milk tea topped with matcha mousse & Oreo crumbs
Gardenia Green Floral Tea (Matcha Mousse)
Citrus Fresh Oolong (Matcha Mousse)
Uji Matcha Latte (Matcha Mousse)
Uji Matcha Tea (Matcha Mousse)
Nutellamisu Mousse Tea
Motto No.5「Milk」Tea [Nutellamisu Mousse]
Motto's signature house milk tea.
Fruity, smooth honey sweet taste.
Topped with Nutellamisu mousse.
Classic Ceylon「Milk」Tea [Nutellamisu Mousse]
Motto No.5 Black Tea (Nutellamisu Mousse)
Extra topping on the side
Extra Topping Or Mousse
All extra topping will be serve on the side in a small container.
Handmade Ceramic Cups
Handmade Ceramic Cups $49
Handmade Ceramic Cups crafted by Yau Chung Tong, the founder of Onecup Studio in Los Angeles (Instagram: @yauchung_tong). Each cup features a one-of-a-kind design. To make a purchase, kindly consult our staff.
Handmade Ceramic Cups $45
Handmade Ceramic Cups crafted by Yau Chung Tong, the founder of Onecup Studio in Los Angeles (Instagram: @yauchung_tong). Each cup features a one-of-a-kind design. To make a purchase, kindly consult our staff.
Handmade Ceramic Cups $65
Handmade Ceramic Cups crafted by Yau Chung Tong, the founder of Onecup Studio in Los Angeles (Instagram: @yauchung_tong). Each cup features a one-of-a-kind design. To make a purchase, kindly consult our staff.
Handmade Ceramic Cups $35
Best Selling Drinks
Motto No.5 [Milk] Tea (Nutellamisu Mousse)
Signature Motto No.5 Milk Tea with Nutellamisu Mousse made with real Nutella and slight coffee note
Uji Matcha Latte (Cheese Mousse)
Top-selling matcha latte made with authentic Japanese matcha powder, topped off with signature cheese mousse
Matcha Mochi & White Peach Moonlight Oolong Milk Tea
White Peach Oolong Milk Tea with our new Matcha Mochi on the bottom.
Taro Storm Boba Latte
Freshly made real taro puree with chewy brown sugar boba, mix with slightly sweetened milk. Irresistibly addictive after the first sip. We say no to artificial taro powder!
Taro Storm Boba [Milk] Tea
Freshly made real taro puree, chewy brown sugar boba, mix with our signature Motto No.5 milk tea or Jasmine green milk tea
Brown Sugar Ginger Date Latte (HOT ONLY)
Exclusively for winter.
Our raw brown sugar with ginger milk is non-caffeinated and can keep you warm in cold weather.
Added longan and date for the health benefits
HOT ONLY
Motto No.5 [Milk] Tea (Cheese Mousse)
Motto's signature house milk tea.
Fruity, smooth honey sweet taste.
Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
Brown Sugar Ginger Date [Milk] Tea (HOT ONLY)
Exclusively for winter.
Our raw brown sugar with ginger milk tea can keep you warm and energetic.
Added longan and date for the health benefits
HOT ONLY
Passionfruit Lemon Explosion Tea
Passionfruit Lemon Tea is a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and the exotic sweetness of passionfruit, creating a fragrant and soothing infusion with a tropical twist.
Passionfruit Lemonade
Passionfruit Lemonade is a vibrant and harmonious blend of tangy lemon and tropical sweetness, creating a refreshing and visually appealing beverage
Cheesy Strawberry
Ice blended fresh strawberries with Jasmine green tea with our signature cheese mousse
Golden Rocksugar Pear Tea
Introducing our refreshing frozen beverage, "Golden RockSugar Pear Tea"! Crafted with Jasmine Green Tea or Camellia Oolong Tea, combined with house made pears jam and pear slices at the base. Each sip is a delightful journey of flavors, where the soothing notes of tea harmonize with the icy coolness of pear, creating a natural and wholesome indulgence
Golden RockSugar Pear (Hot Only)
Savor the warmth of our Hot RockSugar Pear Drink, a simple and comforting beverage made from our homemade ice sugar pear syrup. Caffeine-free and pure, it's a soothing choice to enjoy any time. Come with homemade pear puree.
Fruit Yogurt
Cheesy Mango Yogurt
Real fresh mango puree with calpico yogurt, topped with signature cheese mousse. Caffeine-free drink
Cheesy Strawberry Yogurt
Fresh strawberries with calpico yogurt, topped with signature cheese mousse by default
caffeine-free drink
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Recent Reviews
Finally had the opportunity to try Motto Tea Cafe. We had the mango matcha drink and mango Souffle Pancakes. The place has nice covered outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. You have to use the kiosks to place your order which was pretty easy and had plenty of options. They made our drink pretty fast. The Souffle Pancakes took about 30 minutes since they are freshly made which is typical for this dish. I appreciate that they had a sign advising of the wait time.
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May 2025
It’s just so much better than all the other Pasadena boba shops. It’s hard to explain why. Other places have tons of choices, fun creations, similar customer service etc. Motto is just better than the rest. Attention to detail and quality ingredients is my guess but whatever it is, we keep
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November 2024
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We got it during their happy hour, so we got a few dollars off
Also, keep in mind that the souffle takes a while to get it served. Since it is fleshy made, it takes a bit. The wait didn't disappoint, though,
They do have a really good variety of drinks with boba, so I definitely recommend it specially during a hot summer