Food the boba is always fresh and tea are strong. The service are always amazing . They are great drinks and place to study read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Jasmine Green Milk Tea milk Brown Sugar Milk - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great spot to work at or hang out! Lt9 is my go to cafe for working at ai de they have outlets, affordable drinks, a nice interior, and it's usually not too busy/crowded. There's a self service kisosk and cashiers on site. The menu has lots of different teas and drinks to choose from, they even have an option to split drinks into two cups if you want to share with a friend. Absolutely love that as someone who loves to try and share what my friends and I get. There are lots of food and drink selections, it makes this spot perfect for a nice lunch or a quick drink run. There's also a restroom in the back for the public. Earl gray tiramisu: 7/10. Delicious fluffy and not too sweet! Not the best tiramisu I've ever had but it is still good and I love that they have a tea flavor! Was a bit disappointed that the packaging and presentation was not like the menu image. Lemon berry fruit tea 8/10: Nice refreshing drink for those who are lactose and sensitive to caffeine. The graphic design of all the menus were so chic and pretty when they first opened but their updated newer menu doesn't match their original concept. Would love to see the original graphics and style come back so it can match the rest of the store. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Earl grey tiramisu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I loveeeee their drinks and the food! andddd they're always playing fire music and tables are also always clean :) read more

LT9 Tea Blends - oolong milk tea w/ boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Really cute bubble tea shop in the heart of Old Town Pasadena! My friend and I popped in for some drinks and were happy! We didn't have a wait, drinks were done quickly, really friendly service - what more could you ask for in an ordering experience!? It doesn't feel crazy busy so is a great option if you're looking for somewhere a bit more chill to study or work or meet up with friends. Teas were tasty and really refreshing! I have to say, we only tried the teas and I hear the food is great, too! Next time, LT9, and there will be a next time! read more

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Great food and drinks! Their Hainan chicken was so delicious and you get good value for money here read more

LT9 is my favorite place for milk tea in Pasadena. They have a very large variety of house made toppings, which, set them far apart from the majority of Boba shops. My favorite thing is being the milk jelly, which has a really chunky texture and I even prefer over boba. They even have an in-house milk which I've tried once and it was very rich. One of my favorite offerings is if you buy two large ones there's a discount so I always end up ordering a few extras for my family. There's plenty of seating and I believe they offer some food dishes as well for dine in options. You order on a tablet and the service is pretty sparse because most of the employees are busy in the kitchen, so be prepared to pay with card. I'm sure if you flagged someone down they can take cash, but that proves to be a bit of a challenge. There's only street parking so it can be a pain to find a spot but if you're already in the area, I definitely recommended giving LT9 a try. read more

Situated in the heart of the old town Pasadena, this place is quite a gem. Plenty of seats to sit back and relax, enjoying the company and delicious milk tea read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Milk tea menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Arrive around 1pm on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was pretty empty. The menu doesn't show prices so you have to get to the kiosk. I came here after seeing some instagram posts. However, the prices have definitely went up since those posts were made. The hainan chicken rice set was $12.99 alone and +$5 to make it a meal set. Still not terrible for prices these days and in Pasadena. The portion of chicken given was really big it surprised me. The chicken to rice ratio was perfect. The spicy cucumber salad was very refreshing and fragrant and the chicken soup was soooo good. I would recommend this place !! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Hainan rice meal set - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been here a few times and always good. Delish boba and not too sweet! Will definitely come back. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Saw a reel of this place on FaceBook. What shown looked appetizing so I had to come in to try. After all, I am looking for good economical Taiwanese food, especially since I just came back from Taiwan where the foods are tasty and cheap. The place is on the corner of Union and Raymond. I have to say this because I had trouble finding after parking in one of those expensive parking structures in Pasadena. Ok, enough with my editorial. The Hainan Chicken I ordered was much better than I expected. Then again, I wasn't sure what to expect from a place called LT9 which I have no idea what meaning of the name is. The tea that came with the lunch combo was nice. Best of all, the price for the combo was around $10. A nice relief for someone who spent $25 on lunch the other day just for Duck Over Rice. I definitely will be back to try the other stuff. read more

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Great cafe that also has food. Food: It's true their chicken rice is 10$, and it is really really good. no complaints! They have deals on drinks that can make a really affordable and yummy meal and cafe time for 2. Drinks: No complaints here! The specialty teas are quite good and their coffee Americano is great too. Sometimes Tea places have bad coffee but this place is great for Tea x coffee lovers Service and Ambiance: They can get really busy which leads to slowness or server constantly walking past you to serve food. Outlet : yes Seating is quite limited but I always got seats for coming at non meal times. Wait can get really long for food, ranging from 5-30 min. Don't come here if you're in a hurry or expecting to always find seats. read more

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The place is a cute little corner store in a row of different cuisines and restaurants. I thought it was a nice place to take a rest and order some drinks. Especially if it's not too busy in the afternoon. I ended up ordering the 1834 Prime Minister. The drink wasn't actually that tasty. I clearly tasted the tea flavor but it did not really resemble the picture on the touch screen. I'm willing to try a second time just in case I ordered the wrong drink. The foods also look good. Staff is courteous and the place is clean too. I'll have to see if any of their entrees are good as well. It's not always easy to find a good snack place to have a little mini meal or snack. I'll try again if I'm in town. read more

Awesome and fun boba! Thank you for the excellent service! From Cyn's Succulents https://palmstreet.app/invites/CynsSucculents read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

LT9 apparently stands for L-Theanine, an Amino Acid prominent in tea. You could run a google search on it if that interests you. What's more interesting to me about this spot is that it is apparent that they really care about marketing that many of their teas are specifically sourced from Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and Japan, countries that are known for high quality tea. Sure enough, when you drink their tea, you get pretty strong tea flavor. I think their teas are good, but their "signature" mixes are very lightly flavored. I had a thailand milk tea, with which I got strong black tea and milk notes with very little sweetness. I ordered their seasonal "sunset strawberry" drink, which tasted of cream and strawberry yogurt vibes. (Maybe this came from their "cheese foam"?) Milk and tea quality seem good here, but I can't really find the flavor balance that I'm looking for when I order a drink. If I come back, then I should consider going with plain, hot, ceylon black tea or hot matcha so that I could just enjoy the quality of the tea; however, I would probably opt to do a tea tasting menu elsewhere if I wanted to go in this direction. Overall, this place has a great location in old town Pasadena and the AC is nice on a hot day, but the flavors are okay. read more

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I would cross town in traffic to get the wonton noodle soup. And I did. Two days in a row. Also, a nice jasmine milk tea with black sesame cheese foam: a superlative treat read more

super cute boba spot with free wifi and great AC Different types of seating and great lighting located in downtown pasadena so lots to do drinks took a while and there's a lot of ice haha read more

LT9 Tea Blends - tgtg - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great Hainan chicken dish with good protein proportion. We tried the combo to try the soup, cucumber salad, and drink. I liked the 1834 earl grey pure tea, smooth flavor. The chili oil in the cucumbers was not too spicy and actually goes well with the chicken. You self order at the front with a tablet and grab your meal at the side. But there was a front cashier that helped answer any questions. Food and drinks came out moderately fast. There was good AC inside. I'd come back to eat the hainan chicken again if im around the area. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Hainan chicken combo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

The vibe at LT9 is pretty relaxed. It's a chill tea spot that also offers some food and dessert options. It also seems like a decent place for those that want to study or do some work. FOOD Hainan Chicken Rice - the rice isn't the typical rice you find in Hainan rice dishes. I think it's somewhere between regular rice and sticky rice. My dish had dark meat. The sauces were standard except for the hot sauce. They have that numbing type. All of these variables can make it a hit or miss depending on your personal preference. DRINK I tried the Sun Moon Lake tea. I was looking for a clean tasting tea and I like how this one wasn't too sweet and wasn't artificial tasting. SERVICE Good service PARKING Typical Old Town parking. Meters on the street or parking garage read more

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Fairly good, and prices were more than fair. I will say that the drinks and food here didn't stand out to me a huge amount as particularly delicious. Service is great, there are two kiosks and a front ordering area. They recommended I order the lunch deal to save some money, which I really appreciated. I really like the ambiance, the seats and tables are uniquely designed. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Hainan chicken (lunch special), chili oil wontons - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

So excited that I'm trying this place for the first time and they have my favorite toppings like almond jelly and QQ noodle. It seems like this is a takeout place because all the chairs aren't set up but the drinks are delicious and they have quality matcha. read more

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Lovely boba nice environment, I got little rest after shopping at Pasadena . Highly recommend read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Love the flavor - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I tried wintermelon milk tea and brown sugar milk tea and it tasted good they have a lot of boba options read more

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Wonderful place, great atmosphere, friendly staff at old town Pasadena. Really nice tea and food as well!recommend!

Omg. Such a cool place. Very modern with delicious food, helpful staff and bobas! A must to try if you're in old town Pasadena. The service is great considering the food is freshly made with quality ingredients. read more

There is a parking lot for $10 (or $15, I forgot) all day right next door which is not bad if you plan to use this as a study/work spot. The lunch special is $10 which is pretty good given the amount of food that they give you but I thought the hainan chicken was only okay. The rice or chicken was not as flavorful as other places that I have had and the spicy sauce does not come with (you have to buy separately). I do want to try the other noodle soups they have, those looked really good. I came early so it was pretty empty but I can see it getting more busy as the day goes on. But they have fast wifi, strong AC and the parking is convenient so if you use this as a study/work place instead of 100% on food, I think it would be do-able. Plus it is in Old Town Pasadena so there's a lot to do after you finish work. read more

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Very refreshing drinks for a great value. The tea flavor was just right and the drink itself had the right amount of sweetness. Customer service was fast and friendly. The space itself is inviting with plenty of tables to find a spot to relax or study. I would definitely come back for more drinks and to try their snacks. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is literally your one stop shop for all your Asian cravings! They have it all, and they do it very well. They are most popular for their drinks, and the tea they use is very fragrant. I really enjoyed the Sunset Strawberry, it had a nice creamy blend of sweet strawberries and an aromatic tea. If you're hungry, make sure you take advantage of their lunch specials! For $9.99 you can enjoy the Hainan chicken plate topped with tender chicken on a bed of tasty rice. We also tried the sesame oil noodle soup which I really enjoyed. The broth was nice and flavorful, and it was very comforting. For dessert, they offer tiramisu made in house! Only 20 pieces available a day, so make sure you try one if you get a chance. Their shaved snow is light and fluffy, and though I didn't get to try the egg waffles, they smelled delicious! So what are you waiting for?! Go check them out! read more

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Great hainan chicken in Pasadena! My one complaint was the times were a little off (yelp says 11:00AM open but their sign says 11:30) and they take a bit of time to prep your order (expect 15-20 minutes) However the food was delicious and quite a generous portion! It was only 9.99 because of a soft opening lunch special but I'm hoping they'll keep it that way for the foreseeable future! read more

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Pickup was so convenient and the hainan chicken rice was very fresh. When we opened the box, it had a nice wave of steam coming up. The texture of the chicken is soft and plump and the drinks hit the spot. This is a local gem we'll come back to! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Hainan chicken rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Such a great place. I come here often and the quality is really good and it's in a perfect location.

I've been here a couple times and they've always served me well. Drinks are pretty tasty. I'm seeing reviews about the staff being slow but I've never had any issues. They're really nice and the drinks always come out pretty fast. LT9 is such a gem! read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Brown sugar milk tea and green tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Boba is tough competition now a days, but LT9 definitely brings a different chic ambiance and clean look. The teas are nice and not overly sweet. read more

Not bad Too Good To Go bags. Friendly customer service. Okay drinks. I would maybe try them again if in the area. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Inside - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's a nice tea shop in the heart of old town Pasadena. Came here on a Wednesday around 5:30pm and there's only a couple of customers. The staff is friendly to take my order. The menu is extensive on tea especially. read more

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Great location in downtown Pasadena. Nice interior, very relaxing and chill. Got the boba drinks. Great prices. Server was nice.

So they have $9.99 combo lunch special for hainan chicken rice and comes w a drink. How can I not give this place a try? I liked that the chicken was all dark meat, disliked the rice (too much water and it's like eating sticky rice) and would've liked if they had the red chili kind of sauce. Iykyk. The drinks were okay, you get to choose from basic teas sweet or unsweetened. I ordered a sunset strawberry drink too. I wasn't a fan of it. I wasn't sure but there's like bits and pieces of oats? I would've preferred pieces of strawberries instead. And it's expensive for a drink $8.50!! Maybe I should've stuck w a seasonal drink. Love this area but pretty rough finding parking. Street parking only or park at a lot. read more

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While visiting Old Town Pasadena, I dropped by LT9 with my sister for some tea and lunch. Regarding the restaurant's seating space, it is pretty limited, with about 5 tables, a bar area, and a couch that can seat 4 humans intimately. All ordering is done through electronic kiosks and the service does take some time, because I think that they make each customer's drink to order (since our food order actually came out first, and then our teas came out last). I ordered the Sunset Strawberry drink because the worker recommended it, and it had a very unique flavor. The black milk tea was very fragrant which made the organic strawberry flavor much more mild in comparison. The cheese foam added to the creaminess of the drink and the mochi topping was very soft and gave the slightest chew and extra texture to the Strawberry Sunset drinking experience. I actually thought the mochi was almond jello because of how soft and jelly-like the texture was. Surprisingly, the star of the LT9 menu for me was actually not their fancy schmancy drinks brewed with imported tea leaves from Taiwan, but their delicious Hainam Chicken Rice. The rice dish had a good serving size of chicken and the rice alone was already perfectly seasoned and delicious. It was also soup weather at the time of our visit, and although I'm not a soupy person, we ordered their Sesame Oil Chicken Noodle Soup and I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was herbal and hearty, very reminiscent of a traditional medicinal Chinese chicken soup bone broth my mother would make. read more

LT9 Tea Blends - Sesame oil chicken noodle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

LT9 Tea Blends I'm shocked that a boba shop sells full-on meals. You could truly stay here for hours since they have drinks, snacks, and food plus tables for working or talking with friends. I ordered the Espresso Ceylon Latte which balanced out the flavors of the coffee and tea very well but it wasn't my personal cup of tea. I feel like they're more enjoyable separately. However, I did try the seasonal Cali Sunshine Juice which was pure watermelon juice and delicious if you want a sweet drink. For my meal, I got the Hainan chicken which was good considering it's from a boba shop but not the best I've had. It was a generous portion though and actually lasted me two meals. As for dessert, I kept getting a waft of the Taiwanese-style egg waffle so that was calling my name. It was served fresh from the machine and super fluffy with a custardy flavor. It came with condensed milk but I enjoyed it on its own. My family also loved the creme brulee croffle and I know that because it was gone within minutes. Overall, LT9 specializes in tea so I would gravitate towards those drinks next time instead. The name LT9 comes from L-theanine which is a naturally-occurring amino acid known for its calming effects. They have solid food options but I would have to say the dessert shines brighter in the food category. read more

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We came here for a second time with Too Good to Go, and we love it! We aren't always in the area but it's definitely worth it when we stop by. They have an assortment of drinks and unique toppings that other shops don't have. They also have a spacious interior with lots of lounging/sitting options, which make for a great work spot if you're looking for a chill environment. read more

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One of the best boba i tried. And good quality food and drinks. I would definitely recommend this read more