Chado Tea Room

Claim
marker

79 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103

marker
(626) 431-2832
Incorrect info? Correct your listing
Main categories:

Retail Shopping

,

Restaurants

,

Diners

Related categories:

Food & Dining

Photos
Chado Tea Room - Pasadena, CA
Chado Tea Room - Pasadena, CA
Reviews
( 3 )
( 3 )
( 1 )
( 0 )
( 4 )

Best

I took my mom, dad, and boyfriend here for Mother's Day and they had a blast. The service was prompt. Their portions were very generous (we even had enough food to take home) at...

Worst

I went to this with my lovely and beautiful girlfriend. I was not really into the whole tea thing, but I decided to give it a try. While we were sitting there, I was welcomed by...

NOT VERY CLEAN 7/26/2009

I went to this with my lovely and beautiful girlfriend. I was not really into the whole tea thing, but I decided to give it a try. While we were sitting there, I was welcomed by a small insect critter (the type that begins with a ""r"")--this site won't allow me to type in the entire name, that was crawling on the table! I was so grossed out. Never would I go there again. The silverware was pretty dirty as well. It was not a good experience. Beware Cons: Insect Critters galore more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great atmosphere, food portions, and tea selections 5/14/2007

I took my mom, dad, and boyfriend here for Mother's Day and they had a blast. The service was prompt. Their portions were very generous (we even had enough food to take home) at a reasonable price of $15 per person. They even gave each mom a red rose. Its great for groups, catching up with your girlfriends, and very guy-friendly. Try their Chado Afternoon tea. Its a great mix of strong and subtle taste which makes a good pairing with their afternoon tea menu. Make sure to call ahead for reservations. Its a great modern take on an old repast. Pros: Good food portions, reasonable price, very guy-friendly, 0ver 300 tea selections Cons: Can be noisy more
Reply | Report abuse |

OK for what it is . . . 11/20/2006

While I am impressed by Chado's massive collection of teas (over 200 varieties, all of which you may choose for your Afternoon Tea) - they are horribly watered down with barely any flavor left. Pros: not bad Cons: not that good either more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great tea shop with lots of selection 6/4/2006

Chado offers lots of teas, with an in depth description of each one. So if you like green tea, black tea, even white tea, you will not be disappointed. Since it is heating up during summer, they were even able to recommend a fruity black tea which they turned into a tasty ice tea with a few slices of strawberries. It is nice and mellow but sometimes can get quite busy, so you might want to call ahead to see what the atmosphere is like that day. If there is a baby shower group going on, you might be expecting slower than usual service. The interior is a simple wood and white scheme, with the most colorful items being their tea pots for sale. more
Reply | Report abuse |

User review by tulip333 6/1/2006

This was my first visit to this tea room and unlike the other tea rooms that I frequent, this room was lacking the charm and ambience of a more English style place. Chado is very reasonably priced, and must be praised for their incredible tea selection. Unfortunately, serving the tea in a coffee mug type cup takes away from the beauty of a true tea experience. Despite the lack in charm, Chado offers very tasty sandwiches and the strawberries with cream were fantastic. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for the desserts. Both the carrot cake and upside down cake were dry and bland. more
Reply | Report abuse |

User review by jeanstrr 5/13/2006

Scones were disappointing...crunchy on the outside and they seemed to be toasted, which is NOT how scones are supposed to be served. Also the atmosphere was not like one would expect in an English tea room...the cups and saucers were coffee shop coffee cups. The imperial earl grey tea was relatively good, as was the cranberry and salmon tea sandwiches...but these did not make up for the lack of atmosphere or decent scones. If you want an authentic experience, go elsewhere...it is worth the five or so extra bucks you would pay. If you really don't care about scones or the atmosphere, and just want to have tea without worrying about the price, come here. Pros: cheap, tea selection Cons: crunchy scones, bad atmosphere more
Reply | Report abuse |

must visit 5/2/2006

wide selection of teas; excellent staff and delicous food. every thing was outstanding more
Reply | Report abuse |

a disappointment for afternoon tea 4/29/2006

I've been a fan of afternoon tea for years. Hoping to find a good LA teahouse. Sandwiches were uninspired and the bread had been toasted long before it was served. Sliced strawberries were days old! The tea didn't show up until 15 minutes after the food. The clotted cream was too sweet; no butter for the scone. A combo of iffy service and poor quality food. Scone was good textured, soft, yummy. The tea was also good, but arrived too late for the meal. A disappointment. Pros: scones, tea Cons: service, food, noise more
Reply | Report abuse |

Decent tea - not that pricey 3/22/2005

If you want tea service that is reasonably priced, go here. The teas come with great sandwiches - my favorite was the chicken and cranberries. This is also a great place to have a bridal shower as tea isn't too expensive - $15/person. more
Reply | Report abuse |

HORRIBLE SERVICE LEFT A BAD TASTE 3/12/2005

While the tea and sandwiches are quite good, the staff here is icy cold and in fact, down right mean. You would think that a tea room would have at least some knowledge about proper etiquette, but not here. At Chado, the customer is always wrong! more
Reply | Report abuse |

Was a good and different experience. 12/9/2004

Was convinced to come here by my girlfriend. It's a good place for tea and social conversations. I must say that the milk tea was quite impressive and the sandwiches were great too. I'm a food guy and there wasn't much for me to fill my appetite. Not what I was looking for when it comes to spending more than what I can imagine, especially for tea. Think I'll just stick with the usual and leave this to her and her girlfriends...besides, this is a ladies' hangout anyways. So gentlemen, beware and be prepared! Pros: Ambience, Sandwiches, Ladies Hang out Cons: , Not Recommend, For Young Men more
Reply | Report abuse |
< Previous 1 Next >
Menu for Chado Tea Room


Summer SALE!!!:
15% OFF all yearly plans
Use year15 at checkout. Expires 1/1/2021
Editorial

  • This Old Town Pasadena spot is where you can have afternoon tea minus the pretension. A trickling fountain sets a serene vibe while white tablecloths and ficus trees adorned with white holiday...

  • 5/24/2010 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: West Central
badge