Very good tea drinks! It's nice they offer tea drinks in which you can actually taste the flavor of…read morethe tea. We enjoyed the jasmine green tea and the jasmine milk green tea. Both were very good, served in a good sized large cup and very reasonably priced (the lowest price I have seen in a long time anywhere). Order at the kiosk and they made our drinks quickly. Courteous and professional service. I highly recommend.

My hairdresser loves the drinks from here, so I stopped in before my appointment to get her one…read more Despite its outside appearance, it's small & narrow inside. You place your order at the kiosk and there's a variety of beverages to choose - ranging from brewed teas, fruit teas, milk teas, lattes, brown sugar, Yakult, & Ice Cream drinks. You can select the desired sweetness level (0%, 30%, 50%, 70% 100%) and honey is available as a substitute for an additional $1.00 (Boba & Jelly are an additional .80 cents). I got an Orange Grapefruit Green Tea (30%) for her and a Jasmine Green Tea (0%) for myself. My tea was refreshing. I enjoyed it but wasn't in love with it. However, she was happy with her drink. *Underground parking. 90 mins free with validation.

7 Tea deserves more business than it gets, because it occupies a special niche in this area of…read morePasadena, and even when compared to the great shops near PCC and in Old Town, they make several drinks that stand out from the pack. 1. Their Peach Oolong and Passionfruit black tea with their jellies. They don't do the typical coconut based small pieces of jelly, instead opting for house made with jelly. The price of these drinks is super reasonable, the tea quality great, and the jellies refreshing and delicious. 2. On the more premium side price wise, the taro milk tea here is nonetheless worth it. They use 100% real taro. No syrup. No powder. On top of that, even compared to other places which use real taro, this is the best iteration of the drink I've had. Subtly earthy and only slightly sweet, creamy, even with oat milk. An incredible drink. The vibe is relaxing and nice. Service is solid to great, depending on who is working. The owner is very kind!!! Seating is pleasant. Parking is the only issue since the city metered everything, but if you're grabbing a going, try the Total Wines or Target lot. You'll be fine. The meters are also quite cheap.

Been coming here for a while to work! Drinks have been consistently good; I always get a simple…read moregreen tea with lychee jelly but I haven't been disappointed by any of the other drinks I've tried either. Cashier has always been pretty kind and welcoming. There's a lot of space to sit with outlets and wifi. I'm super grateful to find spaces like this that help me get out of the house.

We love this spot so much. It's a legit spot with solid flavors. If you are looking for fancy…read moreconcoctions this is not your place. They have the best popping boba and jelly. There are many boba shops in the vicinity but this place is the best. It's always clean and service is friendly.

The ambiance is very cozy. It's not the best for a date night or a romantic spot. It's a great spot…read moreto hang out with good friends and just chat. They have a little library with loads of different books. The service is so friendly. The boba is very good but nothing special that stands out. It's a standard good boba with lots of flavor options and topping options. They have dairy free options as well. So it can accommodate a wide range of dietary needs.

One of the best in Pasadena. Great selection and service. Family run and comfortable. Not only do…read morethey have boba but they also have great desserts. A must try!!!

Very nice and affordable boba and tea with add-ins like popping boba and various jellies. Tucked in…read morea strip mall, they have lots of fruit teas as well as your staples and matcha. They have special fruit teas for only $4 as well. They have few snacks like spam musubi, giant cookies, banana pudding, and chips and sometimes pre-made sandwiches. Plenty of parking and indoor seating. Friendly service and can't beat the prices and variety. Parking: lots of parking in the plaza Prices: $4-$7 Dietary: options for non-diary available Seating: lots of indoor with board games

Bubble Puff & Tea is a local cafe and dessert shop across the street from PCC offering a signature…read morebubble waffle with all sorts of delicious toppings, drinks, and café items. My daughter and I came on a Wednesday evening after visiting the excellent Dumpling Wei next door. We were welcomed into a busy, student-filled cafe. The decor is understated, worn, and very student driven, with a charming sign offering a free milk drink to any student who ordered a full meal during a challenging exam week - how kind [+1 point for service]. We ordered from a screen; call me old fashioned, but I like being greeted and the place wasn't busy enough to justify such a streamlined experience. We ordered the original waffle with vanilla ice cream. It took about 10 minutes as we entertained ourselves with the claw machine and got lucky - twice. The waffle was crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, with a distinct fortune-cookie flavor. It was delicious, and paired perfectly with the vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. We did not get a filling nor try the delectable appearing chocolate waffle - next time! Prices were elevated - $8 for the waffle and $2.50 for the ice cream (complete with whipped cream and chocolate syrup), but the unique product was absolutely delicious. While my undergraduate career was 20 years ago, I really can appreciate a place like this. Were I a student at PCC, I would simply live at this establishment. Good for a quick dessert and perfect for students, Bubble Puff & Tea is well worth a stop. Food: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 3.5/5

3/5 stars I found…read moreBubble Puff & Tea after searching for local boba spots near Pasadena City College since I was meeting up with my sister in the area. There were quite a few boba shops nearby, but honestly the business name alone caught my attention and made me choose this one. The shop is conveniently located directly across from Pasadena City College, which makes it a great spot for students looking to grab drinks or food between classes. The downside is parking. There's very limited parking in the back and a lot of nearby residential streets have "no parking" signs, so finding a spot can be a little annoying. The shop itself is a decent size and definitely seems popular with students hanging out, studying, or working on assignments. Personally though, the atmosphere didn't feel especially warm or cozy to me compared to some other boba shops I've visited. The layout also felt a bit narrow, which was difficult navigating with my son's stroller. That said, what the shop lacked in atmosphere for me, it definitely made up for with the drinks and food. I ordered a 16 oz jasmine milk tea and even though I had to pay extra for boba (which brought the total to almost $5.50), the drink itself was honestly pretty good. I was also hungry, so I tried the pork buns, which ended up being tasty and surprisingly filling. You get four for around $13. While I do think you could probably get a larger meal elsewhere for the same price, the quality itself was still good. One thing I appreciated is that they have a larger food menu than most boba shops. Besides milk teas and fruit teas, they also offer popcorn chicken, appetizers, soups, rice dishes, sandwiches, smoothies, coffee, and even ice cream drinks. Customer service was excellent. The staff were polite, efficient, and kind throughout the visit. Overall, I think this is a solid spot for Pasadena City College students looking for a place to study, hang out with friends, or grab a quick meal and boba. I do think the shop could benefit from adding a little more personality and warmth to the space... maybe board games, student artwork, or more fun décor would help make it feel more inviting and memorable???

I was looking for a cozy place to unwind and read after work, like the old days of Starbucks…read more Unfortunately, most cafes in the area are closer to eateries or quick-service, or they close before the workday is over. So I was very excited to find Mehfil, which has just the cozy vibe I'm looking for. The dining room is full of cushy chairs, with a small lending library near the counter, and soft music. There are still have tables if you want to eat or work, so it's a nice study space as well. It's also conveniently located right on Lake and Green, so it's an easy walk from PCC or Caltech. The coffee is Indian-inspired, and the pastries come in a unique blend of flavors, so the offerings here stand out among the many cafes in the area. I recommend the pistachio latte! They also sell gelato, and have a nice array of affogato options, so you get the best of coffee and sweets. I highly recommend this spot to anyone who's looking for somewhere nice to relax with a hot drink or a treat!

Came by around 3pm and needed a little pick-me-up, but didn't want coffee. I love chai lattes, but…read morenot every cafe offers them, so I was excited to see they had a few options! I got the Chai Cloud, which is a hand-brewed chai topped with vanilla cold foam. It's a pretty simple chai, and I personally prefer a stronger chai flavor, so I think next time I might ask for less foam or even no foam to let the chai shine a little more. They also have a Pistachio Chai Latte that I definitely need to come back and try! They have some grab-and-go food items by the counter too, which is convenient if you're looking for a little snack. The inside has about 10-15 seats with around 5-7 tables, plus a couple of tables outside. I'm not sure if they have dedicated parking, but there's plenty of free street parking around the area. The staff was very friendly and the service was great! Definitely a cute spot to stop by for a chai and a little afternoon pick-me-up.

Good food if you like spicy or savory, and if you want a sweet drink for kids and adults. Teamorrow…read morealso has very friendly and kind workers that will always be at your service. Also, the restaurant has a cozy environment with music and fun. Overall Teamarrow is a great place to order drinks, snacks, and a variety of asian food. They also have a touch screen device that you can use for to-go orders which is pretty good if you're like me and you're scared to order. I would say that the space is good for students if you're looking for a place to study at since they provide free wifi and bathroom.

I come here often because my kids have practices/games nearby, and it's one of those places that…read moreare good enough for an easy snack/dinner takeout. The popcorn chicken, fried tofu, and orange green tea are what I usually order. They make those very consistently so you know what to expect. It gets busy here when school kids are hanging out but if you are outside of those windows, it doesn't take too long. Service ranges from friendly to standard, so no complaints there. The one issue I have with them is they show a loyalty program in terms of entering your phone number -- if you order online as well as the register. But I've never gotten any points. I once asked the owner about it and he claimed that they do in fact give out items, and said he would check on it that night when I told him the situation. But he never actually asked my name and info, and I've still never received any points since, despite having ordered here about twice a week for the past several weeks. It's not a deal breaker but it's strange.

Super cute 2nd location by mandarin. I'm not going to lie...I prefer this one over the original…read moreone. Theres more seating, workers are friendlier, it's less hustle and bustle vibe. I got their seasonal coconut latte. Amazing. Perfectly balanced, great all around.

Stopped by Mandarin 2 Coffee in Pasadena and had a really nice experience. I ordered the vanilla…read morelatte, and it was pretty good--not too sweet and nicely balanced. The place is super nice, with a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Overall, it's a great spot to grab coffee and relax. I'd definitely come back and try more of their drinks.