Tea Restaurants in Pasadena, CA

“Great tea selection and very knowledgeable owners who give great recommendations, for true tea lovers, overall a lovely place, will be coming back!“

“I first discovered Erva Yerba Mate at music festivals and food truck events around Los Angeles, and I was immediately hooked. Their yerba mate drinks are incredibly refreshing—fruity, ice-cold, and genuinely satisfying. What really stood out to me was how I felt afterward: a clean, feel-good energy from the caffeine with no jitters or crash. It’s honestly better tasting and more balanced than coffee - which I'm not a regular drinker of.

I was so impressed that I started going directly to the store to fill my growler and ended up buying bottled yerba mate for myself and friends. Every time I go in, the staff is warm, friendly, and happy to chat. I usually ask whoever’s working to make me their favorite blend, and it’s always fantastic. Consistently cold, crisp, and refreshing. That's why I've enjoyed trying so many flavors!

A friend of mine said he ended up buying a growler from them at the Atwater farmers market on Sundays. He's also hooked!

Parking is easy, which is rare in LA, and I love that it’s right around the corner from the ReStore—perfect excuse to hunt for good deals after grabbing a drink. The owners, Tiffany and Juan, are genuinely kind, welcoming people, and it shows in how the place is run.

I've brought bottles to parties and events for people who don't want an adult beverage and people were SO APPRECIATIVE!

I really hope they expand their food options soon—I love the empanadas and the sauces and would happily eat more there. This place is a gem and a regular stop for me now.

Highly recommend if you want a better alternative to coffee and a great local small business to support.“

“A hidden gem in the heart of Pasadena. The Rose Tree Cottage is like stepping back in time to a “gentil” way of living Britain circa mid 1900s and before. The high tea with delicious food and impeccable service from Edmund & his wife Mary who have run this establishment for decades. I am grateful to our friends who told us to dress for tea…and brought us to experience this lovely afternoon. Step into Rose tree cottage and take a break from the mania surrounding us daily. Your soul and not to mention your stomach will be grateful.“

“Happily stumbled across this cozy boba shop on accident. The staff will treat you very friendly and you’ll receive a high quality drink. I’m just not sure if it’s always that cold in there or what the purpose of that would be, but it was definitely noticeable during my brief visit“

“elegant tea with delicious menu options“

“We were a bit stuffed on boba so didn't end up having this drink until 1.5 days later, but it was still so delicious! We got the calamansi shiso drink, which had a lovely fruity citrus flavor paired with light tea and silk tea boba. The silky jelly was so delicious and paired so well with the drink. We added a final pit stop at the nearest Odd One Out immediately after trying this drink.“

“All good good place the pancakes is fenomenal“

“"If you love French cuisine, then Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue is sure to please. The cuisine here is very authentic, delicious and makes the mouth feel enjoyable to the max."“

“I've been coming to the Pasadena Chado Tea Room every few months for the past two years. It is in a nice location in Old Town. The service is attentive and the ambiance is very nice. I think it's a good value for the money and one of the lesser expensive afternoon tea venues around. You get a full tea service including scones, finger sandwiches and little desserts. I do have to say that the food is “ok” - the chicken sandwich has been dry on my last two visits. I haven't been blown away by the taste of the food. But if you want to do tea on a budget, this is a good choice and a pleasant experience.“

“This is one the best boba I’ve ever had, beating a lot of the bobas in Taiwan, including Xing Fu Tung in San Gabriel.

None of that plastic boba you’d get from other bobas in Pasadena or most socal boba places.

This is perfect chewy/softness/firmness. What a find.“