We love it here! The smoothies are great, and there is the environmentally friendly option of putting your boba drink in a mug. Other shops only serve disposal cups. You can just ask them for your drink in a mug. read more

I loved this place the 1st time I end up there by mistake as it had everything I wanted at that time tea, snacks, internet... had fried tofu and tea...tofu was very very spicy though, but I guess tea made up for it... lesson learned to ask the spiciness for next time...I liked the chill out location so we went for round 2, next time we were at this place... this time we ordered two meals with 2 large teas and remembered to tell them to hold on the spice and since we came here through five stars the 1st time, we used five stars again, unfortunately no pts this time even though they say they put it, fig it might show after 24hrs ok fine, decided to wait for it... was going to leave them a positive review so I checked in and got the Yelp deal... too bad we were leaving and I wanted to make sure my pts are there 1st, which i never got... Went the third time, this time with all my friends, some of us ordered the meal, some of us the snacks, and I ordered some miso soup or something vegetarian noodle meal with large tea... that dish taste yuck and they didn't take my check in or put pts for five stars as the meal don't take that, its only for separate teas... now that's disappointing because the whole pt of my coming back is so I earn pts towards next visit else I can just go to au tea near there which had same things but cheaper than them, they dont mention that anywhere ... well that was my last time, I decided to take my business to other places in that area who will take my pts even though I order meals and am technically paying more instead of just snacks.... read more

The beef kabob rice meal was terrible. I couldn't finish it. It tasted super fake. The only thing that tasted real was the rice. I think I might get diarrhea later because of this meal. read more

Tea Spots - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, California

I ordered their teriyaki meatball they were hard like a rock. It actually made me sick. Their customer service is bad. They think their cook is the best cook in the world read more

Super friendly and helpful and my fav is the wintermelon slush. . Alternative parking at the jack ..the popcorn chicken is good aswell read more

Tea Spots - Mango slush and wintermelon shake - Shaved Ice Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This tea smells like cat peepee and it tastes gross! 10 out of 10 don't recommend. I was craving some delicious tea and boba and that is far from what i got i am very disappointed and upset that i drove all the way across town and spent $5.30 on a cup of nastiness that i had to throw away because it was so nasty! read more

Tea is fine. But beef noodle is very disappointing. The meat has marinated too long in pepper, but the broth itself lacks dlavor. The noodle texture was lacking. I'll be back for their drinks, but not doing the noodle again. read more

Well the boba was great down side is that I order 3 large bobas on grub hub. They cancelled my order but I still got charge twice . Im trying to get my refunded money or 3 drinks for free but there is no one to help me so I'm going to give them 3 stars . I Really want my money back $22 dollars times are hard . read more

Tried tea spots cause a friend had bought me a boba. It tasted great so, I ended up there myself. The place was pretty packed. They had a great selection of food and drinks a lot of students were studying there while eating. Parking was the greatest, but it is what it is. read more

Good boba, to many people though not enough staff.... and it smells like eggs in the building like extremely dissatisfied with the building smell. Although product of boba drink is good. read more

Loved this place!!! It's such a cute concept! They have so many different types of tea and flavors/add-ins. It's like Starbucks but for tea!

Tea Spots is my favorite boba place, hands down. The staff is friendly and helpful, the WiFi is free, the flavor of the boba is excellent, and there are tons of snack and drink options. I especially love the Thai tea smoothie and the avocado smoothie, into which they incorporate real Thai tea -- not only mix -- and fresh avocados, respectively. (Admittedly, while everyone I know loves the Thai tea smoothie, the avocado smoothie is more polarizing. But I'm a fan.) The kiwi slush is very refreshing, with an excellent kiwi flavor. Or if you're in the mood for something lighter, get their green tea with no sugar added. In addition to regular boba, they also have mini boba and a ton of other options for enhancing your drinks. As for food, the pepper crispy chicken and the fried tofu are always a good bet. Their happy hour specials -- which start at 6 p.m. and continue through the evening -- are a nice option if you only want a small snack: just 99 cents for several egg rolls, mochi (taro or peanut), or pot stickers. I don't think I've ever gotten a whole meal there, but friends who have seemed to like them. All in all, I highly recommend Tea Spots for all your boba and snacking needs! read more

My absolute favorite spot to get my usual jasmine milk tea! The teas are perfectly sweet, generously sized and the service is efficient, especially if you can call first! :) Love you guys! read more

Came here about 30 minutes before closing. Made the mistake of ordering the crispy chicken snacks: 1. Way too salty! 2. Over fried in probably not so fresh oil. You know you can tell if the oil has been used one too many times. My bad for ordering when they were close to closing time. Classic milk tea was too sweet and didn't really taste like milk tea to me. Boba consistently was al dente, just the way I like it. Positives: open late & friendly staff read more

Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. Somehow always busy? Terrible rude service. Bad food, confusing menu. You can hardly customize your drink. No other types of milk are available for milk tea accept the thai? I'm guessing they're all premixed. Under done boba. There are other tea places in the area, with better parking lots too. Be prepared to not find a spot. Overall a headache. read more

Always delicious. Best boba drinks and options

I'm loving this boba cafe. You get free boba upon check-in on yelp. This is right across PCC, and parking can be a bit of a challenge at times. The prices of the drinks can be somewhat higher than other boba cafes, but that's ok. They have an extra large cup, and knowing how much I love boba, the extra large comes in handy. My favorite drink is the lychee black tea. It is very refreshing, on a nice hot summer day. I would also recommend trying the crispy chicken. Also, sign up for their rewards program, you get discounts every time you accrue points. read more

not many choices in Pasadena so gave it a try. Boy, was I disappointed! Boba has not much taste. I like the boba to be soaked in either honey or brown sugar. Outside is slimy and inside is hard; need a more consistent quality. Most of they flavor are from artificial stuff which grossed me out. Tea feels very diluted. Don't waste your time. read more

I love this place. Lets start with the fact they let you use Wifi and has plenty of plugs for your computers/Ipod/phones etc. They are really polite. And on top of things when I told my friend I needed to get a box to go, when I turned around a guy had handed me a box to go!! Their fried tofu is wonderful. Though the sauce they serve is a little too salty for me. But that is my personal taste. I also love their calamari. Their tea is pricey though, but again most places that serve boba is.... Go!! read more

I'm so glad i found this place, now I'm a slave to their drinks and they got my wallet in for them. $5 for the biggest cup I've ever seen? yes sir. Atmosphere: Friendly, geared more towards the college students of Pasadena City College and the Prestigious Cal-Tech. The music is random but friendly, loud yet soft, enough to enjoy your drink and your conversation amongst friends, coworkers, or just yourself if your studying. Interior: Filled with nice couches and tables, perfect for the textbook and a GREAT hangout if that's all you come for. Boba-food-and free wifi. This place is all that i personally could have asked for. read more

Well, I had the milk tea latte, and this place serves it up the way I want it just with enough sweetness. The boba offerings here are great too, as my group ordered their usual favorites, including Taro Slush, Watermelon and Mango smoothies/slush. The large cups are HHHHUUUUUUGGGEEEE. They serve a variety of fusion asian food too which I have yet to try on our future visits. Located just across PCC, this place must be THE boba spot for many in this school and neighborhood. Service is friendly and prompt. I'd give it 5 stars, but the crowded store and loud music kinda left me leaving the place as soon as I got my order so I didn't really get to enjoy my drink chatting with friends over some Korean chicken wings at the store. read more

I love going here! its grand! i love their selection of teas as well as their food, the only thing and reason i gave it three stars is the parking, insane! but they are an authentic taiwanise place, and i know for a fact that i go to taiwan almost every other summer and have tried the food that they have there and can compare it with that. read more

we have come to Tea Spots dozens of times... right across from PCC. parking is tight, but we always seem to manage. drinks are a bit less pricey than their competitors. decent tea drinks and late evening hours are a plus! read more

I go to this place often. Food is pretty good and my son loves the popcorn chicken meal however one of the workers (skinny hispanic girl) there is a bit rude. Every time I order from her by phone, I dread picking up my food. Today was the worst, I decided to check in to get my free boba topping and she asked that I tell her over the phone next time. Girl, you need to chill. She's always demanding "don't put your card in yet" when paying etc. I barely talk to you not sure why you are giving me attitude all the time. Maybe she's stressed from how busy it is. Not sure. I'll still go to this place because the rest of the staff is awesome but watch out for this girl, she needs to learn how to treat her customers properly. read more

Tried more things on the menu as per recommended by my friend. Japanese Cold Soba noodles was actually pretty good as well as the fried squid rings. Unfortunately, when I ordered the pepper squid balls again they were still frozen in the middle. They were cool about it and quickly replaced my order. Last quirk about this place is that the wifi is a gamble. Some days it works fast but there are those days when it just doesn't work at all for hours. read more

-good shaved snow! yummy goodness -cheap, good deals on meals with drinks. -Curry fishball noodle is delicious!!!!! -clean -free wifi -great study spot -friendly workers. read more

I literally always go to Tea Spots since it is so nearby my school. I tried shaved snow here and it was amazing! The shaving snow was big enough for three people to share, and the texture was creamy. I find it hard to get a taste of good snow shaved ice, however, this place will definitely do! I also ALWAYS get taro milk tea. It is not too sweet, not too bland. It has that perfect taste without a taste of too much sweetness. Their boba is chewy, and I always get size large because I like to keep a drink with me when I study. I tried Szechuan spicy minced beef which is also my absolute favorite. The bowl of noodles comes in a very large portion. I can never finish it. The bowl of noodles is spicier than I thought. I have a high tolerance for spice, but this noodle kind of challenges me. That's what makes it enjoyable for me to eat. The texture of the noodle is fresh and good, and the minced beef is a bit salty which goes super well with the absolutely nonflavoured noodle! Lastly, the place is great for studying. It has many outlets, and shades which makes it a perfect place to study. The brightness of the place is good, but the parking spots is limited to 30 minutes, which can become a bit of a bother. Also when it gets crowded, it GETS crowded and loud which can distract you from studying. However, otherwise many times Tea Spot is always my "go-to" place. read more

I came here once prior to my honors English class ending to get a celebratory drink. I've tried a lot of Thai milk teas from my neighborhood and others (Bobatime, Boba Loca, a local donut shops, Ocha, random restaurants, etc.) and this place, by far, has the best Thai milk tea I've ever tasted! The beverage is very sweet and addictive--a tad bit expensive compared to other places I've visited (about $5-6 for a large), but the quality is very rich. The large is also pretty big and nicely packaged. I kept wondering when I would finish drinking it! The service is a bit slow, but that's because they like to get the quality of the product right. The wait is definitely worth it! Friendly staff, clean place, as well! Will definitely come back here again with my boyfriend and continue to recommend this place to others! I just wish there was a Teaspots near my neighborhood, though I'd be a regular!! read more

Work right next door so this is my go to place if I want boba or coffee. I've tried the Thai tea smoothie with boba, iced Thai tea with boba, mango smoothie with boba, the sweet bread with butter, spicy French fries ( they are really spicy!!! ) all the things I've tried are good so I would recommend. Not pricey either read more

I love this place! I'm here right now :) There's tons of seating, the boba is good, the place is pretty clean. Go ahead, invite your whole crew & each of their grandmas. Ashley, one of the baristas here, is the best. She's super cute & sweet. They forgot to add boba to my hot rose milk tea & she added it without me having to argue or anything. If you get her you should definitely leave her a tip. Come here to study or pick up a drink/snack! There's free Wi-Fi. Super convenient. read more

Another Boba Tea place... i'm not a fan of boba... I JUST WANT TEA.... not many Tea places around the area though... unless you want tea from Starbucks, or over-priced regular tea from any of the Boba Tea places.. read more

Its got some good reviews on Yelp! My experience, not so hot. I ordered Thai tea with Boba and I have to say, it was pretty flavorless. I know it takes a lot of tea leaves to brew Thai tea, but seriously! It tastes like it would after all the ice is melted, weak and feeble. Boba was okay , not super hard, though I like mine pillowy soft. These had some definite chew, so if you're into that, by all means. Maybe their other drinks are better, just stay away from the Thai tea. I do have to say, the food looks good. Next time I'm in the area and in the mood for popcorn chicken, I'll give it a try. read more

convenient lot parking, clean with some tables good for studying and hanging out, nice variety of teas and also add-ins. they had a deal where if you ordered a large you'd get the super size for free so we had giant cups of peach green tea and also barley tea. i got the pink bobas in the peach green tea (they ran out of the traditional bobas and said the only difference with the pink is that it's less sweet - tasted chewy and equally delicious to me!). Forrest Y ordered the lemon tea with barley since he's continuously on the hunt for a replication of the lemon barley tea he tried and loved in Singapore. the barley tea here actually has chunks of barley grit in it, which was kind of smoky and definitely seemed like an acquired taste, but it was nice that they had that option. i also spotted a lavender green tea, which sounds amazing and will be the item i try next time we come back! read more

I was looking for a place where I can get work done till late that is not too far from where I live. Great atmosphere to study. Everyone around me was working till midnight, too. I liked the popcorn/crispy chicken! It was soo good, I just wish they give you a sauce with it. Their drinks are okay, nothing special. read more

I've enjoyed all the drinks I've ordered there so far. Parking is a bit of a hassle though.

Great place to study at. The parking structure is always full and it's small. The drinks are decent. I had the cold soba and it was delicious. Can get a little noisy but other than that a great place to go to. read more

One of my favorite places to eat and get tea. Stopped by on 12/19 and this place is temporarily closed for remodeling. Sign on door said it would be closed until January 1. Look forward to the new look next year. read more

This place is great! If you've never been here, then you are totally missing out. Drinks are good, food is wonderful and desserts are delicious. Try the cotton shaved ice, it's light and fluffy and HUGE! Definitely great for sharing read more

My fiancé took a dessert to-go. I got a strawberry banana smoothie. I wished I could find something more fresh and healthy but it seems like a great place to study or hang out, with lots of dessert, snack and drink options. read more

just tried this place today. i was out in pasadena buying boxes for my move and was craving boba. i remembered reading about Tea Spots on yelp and decided to give it a try! they have a really extensive drink menu with fruit ices, smoothies, milks, fresh fruit juices, hot teas and milk tea. they also have taiwanese/chinese/korean rice plates. i was drooling over the picture of taiwanese pepper crispy chicken. i got a large honeydew milk tea with boba. the boba was nice and chewy. not too sweet. the honeydew flavoring was a little strong, but overall, i really liked it. the board outside was advertising something called cotton ice, which they also had a lot of flavors for. i haven't tried it before, but it looked/sounded interesting. the decor was a little mismatched, but they have a lot of seating area - tables and couches and when i dropped by a lot of couples, families, and young people were hanging out. also, both the people working there (i think one might have been the owner or manager) were really friendly and helpful. i wish i weren't moving so that i could come back again for boba and to try some of the food. maybe when i come back to visit! :D read more