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    Odd One Out Tea Pasadena

    4.4 (300 reviews)
    Closed 11:45 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lauren B.

    Excellent boba! Found out there's a Pasadena location for Odd One Out and decided to give it a shot. I ordered the Golden Buddha Silk Boba Milk Tea at 50% sweetness and light ice and it was just right for me. Flavorful and aromatic tea, and paired with the chewy boba was the perfect combo. The boba itself lacked some consistency with some being very silky and soft, and others being more chewy. Overall, I enjoyed the texture and drink as a whole. The shop is very small, no space to sit so not a hangout or work spot. Ideal for quick stop and go. Location is great in the heart of Old Town Pasadena with sights all around. There's also apparel on sale for diehard OOO Tea fans. Service here was fine, and parking was easy on a weekday evening at the parking structure next door. (Free for first 15 mins so perfect for a quick boba run!) Thumbs up from me!

    Jeffrey C.

    Award-winning bobas and they'll remind you of it with all their banners :) but it's legit good -- coming from a boba snob from Taiwan myself. :) Service is efficient and store is set pretty much for takeout only, so grab your yummy bobas and crema teas and go!

    Franklin C.

    Definitely came back every Wednesday after a run and it's very cozy inside. Ordered the yuzu Osmanthus tea and passion fruit tea. The seeds get in the way of the drink so be aware of that order. Ordering is quick and attentive. I do recommend a fan exhaust to clear the dampness and air. Caught myself sneezing too much in there and had to step out for a bit.

    Tea had no taste. I should have known. If it doesn't smell like tea when you walk in, it's not fresh quality tea.
    Lisa W.

    Service was nice. Friendly service. The tea was tasteless and had no aroma. There's so many boba tea shops on every corner in Old Pasadena. Unfortunately I picked the one with the tasteless tea. At least the service was good,

    Karen T.

    Tiny boba tea shop in the heart of Pasadena. No tables or seating whatsoever, so it is definitely a grab and go type of place. My husband and I were so impressed with the quality of the drinks that we visited twice within a month. Highly recommend the Golden Buddha Silk Boba and Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba. Both of these drinks were delicious. The golden buddha milk tea has flavors of dried longan, toasted rice, and burnt firewood. The yuzu osmanthus tea has a floral and fragrant flavor with a hint of honey. For the silk boba, you can choose between wintermelon or jasmine. I personally prefer the jasmine silk boba. The smooth, silky texture is very enjoyable. Other drinks I tried are Yuzu Matcha Silk Boba and Grapefruit Oolong Silk Boba. The flavors of the yuzu and matcha worked surprisingly well together, although I feel that the matcha did overpower the yuzu. As for the grapefruit oolong tea, I liked that pieces of grapefruit pulp were included in the drink, and it did not taste sour at all. My husband and I both agree that the 50% sugar level was the perfect level of sweetness.

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    Vince P.

    Odd One Out is an award-winning Taiwanese tea shop chain and one of my personal fave places to grab a drink. This location is located right in the heart of Old Town Pasadena where street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have a modest setup with no seating options. Wifey ended up getting the Iron Buddha Milk Tea and I got the Passionfruit Osmanthus Silk Boba. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely come stop by to grab a drink and walk around the area to peruse all the different stores nearby!

    Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba & TW 23 Golden Buddha Silk Boba
    Kevin T.

    A small tea shop in the busy shops around Pasadena, you can hardly find this spot as they're quite hidden in the busy walkways. Inside is quite small, no seating, just a order stand, some merch on the side, and a glass panel where you can see the staff preparing your drink. Overall, quite cute, but definitely gets cramped if there's a lot of customers. We visited right at their opening hours and there were already plenty of people waiting in line. Parking - HIGHLY and I mean HIGHLY recommend parking in the parking structure couple shops down from Odd One Out Tea, parking here is always easy, fast, and CHEAP. It's $1 parking fee for 2 hours and you pay at a pay station before you leave, can't find cheaper parking than that elsewhere. Inside the store, before you order, there's some samples on the left. My wife had got some for me and I was amazed by one of the samples. Turns out it was the Yuzu Osmanthus, which I had to try. My wife opted for the Golden Buddha Silk Boba ($7.50+ $1 for topping) while I locked in my order of the Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba. ($7 + $1 for topping) I added Jasmine Silk Boba to my drink and my wife added Wintermelon Silk Boba to her drink. Drinks came out pretty quick, cups are pretty standard and their cups are nice as well, no spillage and a clean, modern, and simple design, love it. My drink, the yuzu was absolutely amazing. It felt like a bright, very floral drink. It had a scent and feel of honey in there, which was a nice balance for the osmanthus. A very well made drink, highly recommend if you like Japanese yuzu like this one. The Golden Buddha Silk Boba was also very delicious. Texture is very nice, it created that rich, but very subtle feel of sweetness added to the drink. Can't really pinpoint what it is but it was definitely a roasting type feel to the drink. Very addicting overall. One thing I found is that both our drinks had their "Silk Boba" added to the drinks which is similar to tapioca and mochi mixed to get that soft, melting topping, very impressed overall, definitely a top spot for my wife and I to visit whenever we're visiting Pasadena.

    Taro mochi red oolong milk tea
    Amy L.

    I liked both of the taro drinks because of the taro paste. I think it wouodve been better without the mochi? It didnt really taste like mochi. Both were not overly sweet and its pretty worth for a large @7. They had a container out with spoons next to it so i thought they had samples but it was empty when i checked. I thought the ice part was hilarious when i saw 5 piece ice and ice free. Now that i am writing this i realized it mean 50% the ice they usually use then no ice? I got perfect ice so i had more than 5 pieces. They had alot of people come in at once so service was a bit slow but they only had 2 people working.

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    Xinran Z.

    Favorite boba place in LA! Always have to come here when we come down to LA! Now they have a shiso drink which I've never seen before

    Sobacha Milk Tea and Yuzu Matcha Silk Boba
    Sarah Y.

    One of my go to places for high quality tea! I like their decaf options, especially since I crave boba at night and don't want to stay up all night. I usually go for the winter melon lemon if I want a fruity decaf option or the sobacha milk tea if I want a creamy/milk tea flavor. Both are solid and I love their silk boba options! You can't adjust the sweetness for the winter melon but I like to make the sobacha less sweet since the boba is already sweetened. I personally love their jasmine silk boba, which is unique and flavorful but not overpowering. I also love their matcha yuzu and other milk tea options. There's usually samples to try which are amazing as well!

    Storefront with my *TW 22' Champion Milk Tea
    Grace C.

    This place has won awards from 2022-2023 at the milk tea festival. One of their signature drinks that won an award is the champion milk tea. I got the drink with 50% sugar and 5 piece ice with no toppings. The flavor of the drink was very creamy with a strong tea taste. Would try their iron Buddha drink next time. It is pricey for the drink around $7-$8 for one drink without any toppings. Apparently there is a store located in Taipei Taiwan Would come here again if I stop by or happen to be in the area.

    Johnny L.

    If you're in the area, a must HAVE!! Recommend ordering the Champion Milk Tea! Fresh and tasty! Always so good! No regrets!!

    TW 23 Golden Buddha Silk Boba
    Angela C.

    I went to a plushie workshop next door and wanted to get a quick drink. I wouldn't have noticed this place at all, it's tiny. I was confused about silk boba because they look like jelly (square) but the cashier was helpful. I got the TW 23 Golden Buddha Silk Boba, which won an award in Taiwan 2023. I must say I hadn't had such a delicious boba drink in a loooong time. (I don't live in this area.) it was lightly flavored which I love and actually tastes like real tea. The texture of the silk boba was like a perfect jelly. And most important it was not too sweet.

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    Just ordered from this place and it was pretty good! The service is good and fast as well. I will definitely come back!

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    One of the best boba and tea shops in the area! Their Yuzu Osmanthus Silk Boba is my go to with wintermelon boba.

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    I've had the golden Buddha silk boba before and liked this place! The milk tea tastes great! They are located in Old Town Pasadena.

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    One of THE best boba places I've had. Super flavorful without being overly sweet. The tea is very strong and the boba feels fresh.

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    Danbi Coffee

    Danbi Coffee

    4.3
    (392 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I stopped by this spot after a local recommended it as having one of the best matchas in Pasadena,…read moreand it definitely got me in the spirit to watch the new Minions and Monsters movie tomorrow! The Build: I ordered the banana cream matcha, which features a rich matcha base with standard oat milk, topped with a heavenly layer of banana cream and tiny, mysterious crunchy pieces. The Flavor Profile: Taste-wise, the drink was absolutely heavenly. The matcha itself was wonderfully rich, and mixing in the banana cream took it to the next level, while the crunchy toppings added a really nice occasional texture. The only real letdown was the size, the cup was just so tiny for an $8 price tag. Even though the flavors were incredible, it felt a bit hard to justify the steep cost for such a small portion. The Verdict: While the major price tag means this won't be an everyday habit, the solid flavors and super fast, friendly service make it a perfect spot for a little treat every once in a while. The staff had my drink out almost instantly around 10 AM on a Tuesday, and since I live so close, I'll definitely be back occasionally when I want to spoil myself.

    Heard about this place on tiktok but it was very underwhelming. Came here on a Sunday around 12 pm…read moreand stood in a short line. We got the mango matcha rain, banana cream matcha, and banana latte. For $7-8 per drink, you get a very SMALL sized cup, I believe it's a 12 oz. Although oat milk is the standard for the matcha drinks, the price for such a small cup was not worth it. For the drinks itself, not sure what kind of matcha powder they are using but it doesn't seem to be grade quality. The banana latte also tasted like milk. Interior wise, plenty of tables & seating. Great for a study spot with ample street parking. Overall, for the price, quality, and sizes, I unfortunately will not be returning.

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    Einspanner ( Vienna Cream Coffee )
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    Dash Coffee Bar

    Dash Coffee Bar

    4.3
    (684 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Grab-and-go
    Outdoor seating

    I tried the matcha einspanner here and I was originally worried it'd be overly sweet, but the cream…read morewas lightly sweetened and provided a really nice silky mouthfeel to the drink. I also tried a sip of my friend's strawberry matcha and that was also pretty good. Nothing against the business, but the parking situation can be really awful. I lucked out with a spot in the corner but also had to wait for a trash truck to back out. Due to the parking situation, I'm not sure if I'd want to come here to study or anything, but I'd happily come back if someone else drove lol

    Iced Creme brulee latte has a really deliciously flavored cream top, not overly sweet. I ordered my…read moredrink half sweet and it's perfect for me! I tried my partner's full sweet one and I do prefer the half sweet, altho the full sweet is totally drinkable. They have cookies and brownies that look and an assortment of Asian flavored potato chips. This is a small shop, so when there are a lot of to go orders it gets chaotic to wait in. Service was kind and knowledgeable. The seats inside are comfy and inviting. They have a whole patio area set up and extending into the parking lot, as well. Its a little bare bones, but perfectly serviceable. Music inside is maybe too loud for studying or work without earbuds, but ymmv. There is a small lot that they share with the Thai place next door, and there is sometimes also street parking.

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    Mandarin Coffee Stand

    Mandarin Coffee Stand

    4.2
    (706 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    This was a very cute cafe in Pasadena…read more There is a line out of the door but the service is quick and the staff are nice. There are also lots of menus posted outside for you to browse while you wait. There are several drink options and pastries offered. Outside, there are lots of tables and chairs in the hallway to relax and catch up. The Uji matcha latte tasted quality, and was unsweetened which I liked. My friend got the Vienna Latte and it was very good! It's on the sweeter side bc of the sweet cream but still tastes like quality coffee.

    I go out of my way to make a pitstop here. It is by far one of my favorite coffee shops to visit…read morefor create drinks that tie me back to flavors I grew up with. Cute and quaint is the way I'd describe the vibes. With no more than 4 people allowed in the shop at once, there's almost always a line in front and seating is limited to a few out in the arcade courtyard. I usually like to take my drinks to go so I can grab a pain au chocolat at C.A.R down the street but sometimes I'll linger if a table opens up. They team up with different microbakeries on weekends to host popups, my fave being crumbs and flakes, so that keeps the pastry rotation interesting. My drink of choice now, having tried a few items off the menu, will forever be their gui hua (osmanthus) latte. No one can convince me otherwise. Everyone I know who has tried it, has loved it. While there are a ton of hyped coffee shops and cafes, this one is definitely not one of them.

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    One & One (2 of them) SO Espressos in the background
    One & One (2 of them) SO Espressos in the background
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    Artisanal Goods by CAR

    Artisanal Goods by CAR

    4.6
    (821 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    You could say the stars were aligned. Across the street, we had just finished eating lunch, some…read moredarn good Venezuelan food. We should have allowed that to be our indiscretion for the day. But nooooo. Mr. B can smell sinfully yummy calories, even with a bag over his head, a mile away. Their specialty... chocolate croissants. Thus, we let Artisanal Goods lure us in. No parking, way too busy, way too full to seat us, a line bursting out the door, the tiny bakery cafe still seduced us. That is, Mr B circled the block in the car but pushed me out to get in line. It was the idea of a flaky, buttery, chocolate croissant crumbling all over his shirt that made him do it. And I had no intention of saying no. The line went quickly. The last Kouign Amann had just escaped my clutches to the guy in front of me, darn it. But there were still trays upon trays of freshly baked, massive chocolate croissants displayed in their custom, wood display case right next to the register. Sorry about no pictures, but you know how things get out of hand sometimes. However if you want to experience an orgasm in pastry form, I suggest you high tail it here.

    I honestly don't understand the hype. My experience here was disappointing from start to finish…read more The staff came across as cold, dismissive, and completely uninterested in providing good customer service. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like I was inconveniencing them just by ordering. A friendly attitude goes a long way, and that was completely missing. The coffee was even more disappointing. It had almost no flavor and tasted watered down, especially for the price. I expected a quality drink, but it was bland and absolutely not worth what I paid. To make matters worse, we were told to leave the patio an hour before the shop was even closing. If the patio has different hours, that should be clearly communicated instead of asking paying customers to leave early. Overall, this was a frustrating experience. Between the unfriendly service, flavorless coffee, and being asked to leave well before closing, I won't be coming back. There are plenty of other cafés in Pasadena that offer much better coffee and treat their customers with respect.

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    Berry, Chocolate (left), Almond Maple, Almond (right)
    Artisanal Goods by CAR
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    Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters

    Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters

    4.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Corner neighborhood coffee spot in Pasadena and a completely perfect alternative to the corporate…read moremuck all over this blessed city. Parking is street, so it may be problematic during prime morning hours. Lots of seating inside, too, and most come to hang out and commiserate. Staff is super friendly. Asked for recommendations based on my preferences, and the young lady behind the counter pointed me to the following: - Iced Vienna Latte - 7.5/10: sweetened with honey, whole milk and cinnamon. Smooth, not overly sweet. - Calamansi Pandesal - 8/10: Wasn't expecting to see this Filipino treat here. Loved it. Texture was dense and doughy, which I happen to love. Mild sweetness, which I also happen to love. Looks like it could be a sugar bomb, but it isn't. Safe for work. Lots of pastries to choose from and the drink menu is super varied. A great time was had by all.

    I love Jameson coffee!…read more At most coffee shops, I usually order cold brew, but here I always go for an Americano. If you like fruity coffee or coffee with a strong bright acidity, I definitely recommend this place. That said, I can see how the flavor profile might not be for everyone, especially if you prefer a more traditional dark-roasted style coffee. The only downside is the parking. It's mostly street parking, and this place always seems to be busy, so finding a spot can be a bit difficult. Because of that, it's not always the easiest place for a quick coffee pickup. Still, the coffee itself is great, and this is one of the places I'd happily come back to.

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    Pistachio raspberry muffin (yum!)
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    Mandarin 2

    Mandarin 2

    4.5
    (75 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    So thrilled Mandarin Coffee Stand in Old Town opened another coffee shop and this one has an Asian…read moretwist, whereas the other one has a Spanish! They're open daily 7am-3pm It's slightly hidden and apparently it seems like it's part of the apartment complex so it can be easily missed! Parking was a little tricky since they don't have parking but there was nearby residential street parking. Service was so friendly, welcoming, and helpful! Inside was very modern and spacious. There was a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, as well as power outlets, making this a nice study or hang out spot! Pricing was reasonable and most drinks were $6-$7+. Love that they have complimentary milk substitutions (oat/almond) and offer ice/sugar adjustments! Got the Toasty ($7) and it consisted of milk tea, espresso, brown sugar syrup, and cinnamon. It's nice that the default for this drink was oat milk. This drink was so delicious! The coffee was not too strong or overpowering. I really enjoyed that it wasn't too sweet without any sugar adjustments. The cinnamon added a nice touch and cherry on top to the drink. Overall, this drink was very yummy and unique! Definitely enjoyed this cafe and would recommend!

    This place is for someone who wants to try something new and interesting…read more I'm not Chinese or Asian so these flavors were new to me. I got the seasonal coconut latte and I liked the espresso it was smooth and creamy. My mother got their latte with the milk tea and I personally liked it but she wasn't very happy with it. The baristas weren't accommodating about substitutions or offering to make a new drink. Each business has a right to run it the way they want but be warned that you kind of have to commit to trying something you may not like. This place gives an either you like our drinks or just don't come back type of vibe. They don't really seem to care about appeasing you. Do with that information what you will.

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