I just visited Chafolio and had a wonderful experience. Susan did a fantastic job introducing the…read moretea selection. She took the time to explain the different teas and made the experience enjoyable. They have plenty of tea options to choose from, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back to explore more of their tea selection!

The shop itself was cute and spacious but the tasting experience is what sealed the deal, I ended…read moreup buying two teas and a cold cup. The teas are so light and refreshing, the quality is definitely there. And the associate assisting us was the absolute sweetest! Will definitely be ordering from them again.

Background On Visit: Decided to take a gander at this small bookstore. Believe it or not, but there…read morewas a Yelp Elite event at this location but for a different business back in 2018. Credit Cards: They are accepted. Restroom: They have a unisex restroom. Location/Parking: Located in a alleyway in old town Monrovia between Lime Ave. and Lemon Ave on Myrtle Ave.. Parking can be found either in the shared public lots or along Myrtle Ave. Ambiance/Decor: Nice cozy ambiance with 6 or 7 small tables to sit/read/drink in the shop. Service: Service is great. The staffers are very nice and informative. If you don't see a book that you want to have, you can request it and just pay for the book when it arrives. Lastly, ask for cat stickers! Black Cat Fables For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to explore the shop while enjoy a cup of tea.

Quaint cafe bookstore stock is specialized with crafty classes and artisan made crafts available…read moreplus a small selection of crafty classes.

We are a group of 5 ladies who have known each other since 1970 and meet yearly to celebrate our…read morefriendship. Your tea was one of the best we've ever had. Rose was very helpful in explaining the different teas, sandwiches and sweets. All very tasty. The ambiance was the perfect setting for a wonderful experience. We look forward to coming back next year !!

I was so sad when the previous Tea Room at this location closed down and I'm overjoyed now that…read moreit's open again! The new owners have really done a lovely job with decorating. The food was delicious and our server Rose was simply delightful and wonderfully hospitable. She even gave me a little sample of the Peach Passion Fruit Jam to go when I asked if they sold it (they don't, unfortunately). The selection of teas is a little bit lighter than what I'm used to but there was still plenty to choose from. I'll definitely be back!

Wonderful and fresh! Owner is super nice. Unfortunately, they'll be moving away and will become a…read morepart of the Monrovia farmers market. Good luck!

We had to find a new boba spot after our kids' favorite one closed down. We ordered the only…read morecaffeine-free option, Pineapple Hibiscus, but for the kids, It's Boba Time is still the best. Parking was tricky--we drove around looking for a spot, only to realize later that we could park inside the building next door. It's not the kind of boba shop that kids would love, but it was small, cozy, and clean.

Tried the phoenix oolong milk tea with mochi boba and a mango green tea…read more I loved the milk tea - really can taste the tea flavor and I love that they have different options for the tea. The mango tea though wasn't for me. I appreciate that they use real mango and you can really taste it. It wasn't as refreshing as I hoped though and quite bitter. This is definitely a fancier spot and one that you'd want to go to if you really appreciate good quality tea. They brew it for every cup fresh! Shop is small and almost no seating but lots of street parking out front

Highly recommend if you like quality tea that can hold its own in milk teas. Came in to pick up a…read morevariety of milk teas to try and the depth and fragrance of a good tea was such a delightful treat to the senses. Iron goddess and Ceylon were my favorites. Great texture on mochi boba and honorable mention for the matcha latte with strawberries on a hot summer day. Lots of parking in front and pro tip, happy hour 5-7 for free toppings! I think it may only be on weekdays.

I found Mehfil online while looking for a cafe where I could work for the afternoon, and was…read moreimmediately drawn to both the drink menu and the beautiful interior. I believe they had only been open for about a week when we visited, and I'm so glad I found them this early! Parking was easy in the free lot attached to the cafe, with street parking available as well. Inside, the space feels polished and cozy, with plenty of seating, fast Wi-Fi, and actually comfortable padded chairs (Cafes that advertise themselves as work-friendly but give you hard little stools... why lol.) We tried the Chai Cloud, Mango Lassi, and Strawberry Rooh Matcha, and every drink was a flavor bomb. Everything was so fragrant, which is exactly the kind of flavor profile I love in drinks. The Chai Cloud was creamy and aromatic, while the Mango Lassi was rich, bright, and incredibly refreshing. I genuinely couldn't decide which one was my favorite and would absolutely order both again. The Strawberry Rooh Matcha was also delicious and definitely worth trying if that's your type of drink! Everyone working here was incredibly friendly, and you can clearly tell how much care they put into their craft. I loved discovering this place and will absolutely be back, both for the drinks and the workability factor. Such a welcome addition to Pasadena!

#199 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. Mehfil took over where Nosy Neighbors used to be, on Lake Ave in…read moreOld Town Pasadena. Mehfil is a new specialty coffeeshop that offers Indian influenced drinks. With it's clean modern interior and comfortable seating, it's a great spot to gather and unwind. So far, I've tried their karak chai, chai cloud latte, Rooh afza latte, and Rooh afza lassi. I grew up on Southasian chai which is generally richer in spices and flavor, so I've disliked most chais at local coffeeshops, as they all tasted too bland to me. Because of that, I enjoyed seeing the distinction in the chais made here. I was also excited to see that they serve lassi, a traditional Indian yogurt-based drink. It's pretty creamy but not quite as thick as a smoothie, and it was another childhood favorite growing up. Everything I've tried so far was delicious, but my favorite was definitely the karak chai, followed by the lassi. The lattes were good too though, and were a perfect fusion of Indian flavors with espresso for that caffeine hit. All in all, if you're looking for something different than your typical coffeeshop, given Mehfil a try. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

If you want cozy and comfortable with good coffee and matcha drinks, this is the place to go. The…read morestaff are friendly and knowledgeable and welcoming.

Love the strawberry kiss cloud matcha.. Taste is up to the…read morepoint. Will try specialty coffee next time, they have different coffee type.

CUTE! Super cute!…read more I'm not the biggest fan of Bearology's drinks in general, but for an experience, I feel like this is worth it as a Squishmallows fan or just an enjoyer of cute things in general. Making a reservation via OpenTable is $10, but it gets converted to credit you can use during your visit for drinks, food, and other purchases. If you have a reservation for 6 and you're celebrating a birthday, you can get a free fruit birthday cake from J.J. Bakery with cute Squishmallows paper decorations on top, a Happy Birthday mini sign, and some candles. We didn't have any candles, but we were fine just having the decorations on top. It's quite a large cake, so there's definitely leftovers to take home after for our party of 6. You do get a Squishmallows passport for your visit there and you can get a free hand cream or lip balm if you complete it, but aside from collecting the cute stamps, I think if you're just a casual fan, just purchasing it from the vending machine might prove to be more worth it as 1 stamp involves making a purchase over $100 and another one is to visit a second time. We had someone who was out of town, so we were happy just to be there. The entire cafe is very nicely themed with a beach photo op in front, the tropical beach decor inside and out with the cute little Squishmallows hanging out on the beach, surfboards, and a nice ambient lighting. They even decorated the little hall into the restroom which was a nice touch. There's a cotton candy machine that is around $6 and you can choose the design for the cotton candy, there's a vending machine beach van with a photo op (you can even climb in!) that sells Squishmallow blind bags, skin care and make up goods, and much more. You can get candles from the front and there are themed cups (portable bottles and a Tiki mug) with respective themed drinks. They also have some of the food fusion Squishmallows where you can get them in the standard size and the larger size. We got Pete the Ginseng Pig and Romulus the Beet Bat. For the sizes that we got, they are much cheaper to get here than online based on the "Squad App". We got the: 1) Cam's Caramel Milk Tea: -We got this in the Cam tumbler. This is a rich caramel and creamy milk tea, blended with sea salt for a sweet and salty mix. -There's a slight burnt taste to this, but after diluting it with milk at home, it was not bad! 2) Junie's Pineapple Mango Blend: -We got this in the Junie tumbler. This is a coconut milk with pineapple and mango puree. -Very tropical taste and is creamy with the coconut milk, not bad. 3) Maritza's Tiki Cooler: -We got this in the Martiza's tumbler. This is a mix of orange and pineapple juice with a splash of lemonade. -Pretty sour but the taste grew on us. 4) Pork Katsu Sliders: -This comes with 2 mini pork katsu sliders with the cute Squishmallows bun (shaped like Cam with the S logo on it) and some sauced coleslaw. -Comes with a generous amount of chip fries as well. Decently crispy. -Small but pretty good! -Came in a Maui (pineapple) Squishmallow box. 5) 'Mallows Melt: -We got 2 of these to share and the cheese stretch is pretty decent. It's a triple cheese melt on toasted white bread. Very colorful with orange and purple and red mixed in. -Goes great with the marinara sauce it comes with and you can never go wrong with a good grilled cheese. -Came in a Cam boat at the bottom. Cute packaging! We got some tokens, $2 each for the crane game and out of our entire party, only 1 person won, but it is possible! They were a bit short staffed that Halloween night we visited, but service was very friendly, accommodating, and welcoming regardless. We came around 8 PM, the final reservation available for the night, but throughout the night, more people came in. I'm assuming during more busier hours, like the event states, you might be seated with others. I'm not the biggest fan of Bearology's drinks (usually too sweet or sour and concentrated even with adjustments), but this event made it so worth it! Everyone had a good time!

Cute anime cafe around squishmallow characters. Fun interactive theming food, desserts and drinks…read more Located in Bearology space. Anime. Games. Drinks. Boba. Super fun!