Chado Tea Room

Hundreds of teas to choose from! Cute space and best part is that you can order a pot of tea to drink with some food for a legitimate afternoon tea session! I’d make a reservation ahead of time just because it can be busy at times. I ordered the Celebration Afternoon Tea and it comes with a good amount of food: soup/salad, scones, sandwiches, and sweets! I was full after so worth the price! I went with the Birthday Tea which was a lovely floral black tea and paired well with the foods. Loved the teapot and all of the fancy plates. Definitely try it out and great to do before a show in the area!

From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the romantic and charming decor—it felt like stepping into a timeless, elegant escape from the busy city outside. The soft lighting, delicate details, and beautifully arranged tables created the perfect ambiance for a relaxing and intimate tea experience. I ordered their breakfast tea, and it was absolutely delightful—rich, smooth, and perfectly brewed. It paired wonderfully with the fresh scones, finger sandwiches, and pastries. For anyone visiting, I highly recommend the full tea service. It’s the best way to experience everything Chado has to offer, from their wide selection of flavorful teas to their delicious, beautifully presented treats. The combination of savory and sweet items creates the perfect balance, making it ideal for a leisurely brunch or a special occasion. What really made the visit memorable was the romantic atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot for a date, a bridal shower, or even a quiet morning with friends. The attention to detail in the decor—from the floral centerpieces to the vintage teapots—sets a dreamy and elegant tone that makes you want to linger and savor every moment. The service was outstanding—attentive, warm, and welcoming. The staff was also very knowledgeable about their teas and happy to make recommendations to enhance the experience. If you’re looking for a romantic and charming tea experience, especially for a delightful full tea service, Chado Tea Room at Ovation Mall is an absolute must-visit. I can’t wait to return!

Desserts and tea are soooo good! Prices are affordable You can relax here, enjoy, and gossip🥰

Visited Chado Tea Room in Ovation mall with daughter and grandchildren for high tea. Very nice experience. Very good food, excellent service, beautiful teapots, excellent choice of teas. Reasonable prices. We were able to eat outside. There is still a pandemic, after all. They validated our parking ticket. There was plenty of parking availability even though the mall was quite busy. Air quality could have been better. This is Los Angeles. That will improve when diesel trucks switch to electric motors. I recommend Chado Tea Room. Just keep in mind, when you're in Los Angeles, don't breathe the air.

I’ve been here multiple times and it’s the cutest little tearoom in Hollywood. My daughter celebrated her 18th bday here and they made room for a table of 8 of us. Very nice staff and cute little tea foods with different teacups and a very large selection of different teas. I was never a hot tea girl till I came here. Love it!! It’s a must stop if you’re in Hollywood.

This place is so cute! It was the perfect spot for a midday break for some tea and a snack. Definitely a good low key date spot as well or just perfect for catching up with a friend. The teapots are adorable and you can get a full tea service for $24.95, which is very reasonable. Can’t wait to come back.

Excellent selection of teas! The guy who helped us was very knowledgeable in teas!

First time at a tea room. It was very interesting in a good way. I love the immense tea selection, and the decor was magnifique! If it wasn’t at Hollywood and highland I would visit again, but I will have to try it when I can.

A lovely place to go with the girls. Foods and tea were very good. We really enjoyed it. A server were very nice.

Cute ambiance you can sit inside or out. I was there for an event so not sure if they have gluten free items. That wasn't offered so I didn't get to sample any eats. The teas are amazing. The smoky black tea was a surprisingly delicious treat. The tea settings are just stunning and staff goes above and beyond.

Cute decor and amazing ambiance! My friend & I split the afternoon tea set, and it was the perfect amount for two people. We had the butterscotch black tea which was also delicious! We came during the holidays, so everything looked festive and adorable (with Christmas themed backdrops, Christmas trees, etc). My favorite was the scone -- warm, buttery, and flaky! The server was also very friendly and checked in on us multiple times. The only con was that it was on the pricier side, but that's to be expected for a tea room located in Hollywood. Parking is validated for 2 hrs in the complex.

This place was huge and cute. It's a spot where you can sit down to have afternoon tea and sandwiches. I was on the run so I came in to grab a quick black iced tea to go. I asked for recommendations and got suggested this Sri Lankan black tea. It was perfect. I suggest popping in and checking out their selection! I'll have to go back and sit down for their afternoon tea

I'm a big afternoon tea kind of girl. I have my favorite place but have been wanting to branch out to find new places so decided to check out Chado. Beautiful interior highlighting their vast tea selections and tea pot collections. We opted for the chado afternoon tea service with lavender earl grey and lychee green tea - both delicious and the green tea served in a glass pot garnish with beautiful florals. We added the tomato basil soups because of the high remarks and it was tasty but the side of untoasted thin white bread left me wanting more. As for the sandwiches I think a better thicker bread could give them more substance. The sandwiches are the same thin white bread making for a very thin sandwich. My favorite as for flavor was the punjab egg salad. The scones were good but very dense, I started getting full on those and decided to move onto eating the sandwiches before I completely maxed out. Overall a very cute place but sandwiches need some work :(

This was my second time visiting a Chado Tea Room, but my first time at the Hollywood location! I booked a reservation weeks in advance, and luckily, it wasn't too busy because it was just our luck that our reservation landed on a rainy day. The customer service was great; just like how my first visit was at the Pasadena location. The staff were so attentive and accommodated to our dietary needs. My friend and I enjoyed a good tea time. We got the Chado Afternoon Tea Service, and to be honest, the food wasn't like the most special thing in the world, but it paired well with the teas that we chose - Butterscotch and Earl Grey Imperial. The Butterscotch was deep and sweet while the Earl Grey Imperial was light and floral. My favorite food items in the Chado Afternoon Tea Service were the scones with strawberries & cream and the Punjab sandwich. Also, the ambiance, china, cutlery, and decor of the place really elevated the whole experience. In my opinion, Chado Tea Rooms are on the more affordable end for tea rooms around LA, so I'll definitely return for another special occasion!

Wife and I are self-proclaimed tea snobs, and this place offered an opportunity to take a break from a weekend at Universal. It's located in a mall right on Hollywood BLVD, so it's definitely an interesting area to walk around and take in some sights. The location itself is okay. It was unfortunately too cold to sit outside on an early February day, so we settled for the inside seating. Both inside and outside are slightly limited. Even if you have a reservation, you might want to budget the possibility that your seating preference might be unavailable. The teaware is pretty and fun, see the elephant tea pots with fun charms that help keep your tea warm. As for the service, it definitely felt just little busy for the two employees to keep up - although they did their best. We ended up just doing a couple pots of tea. The Gyokoru Green Tea and Milk Oolong. It's not uncommon to find places that incorrectly steep green teas in particular, but this place gets high marks there. For those of you thinking "what's this crazy person on about" - If you steep teas for too long or at in incorrect temp, they taste bitter. I got the vibe that she was a bit offended when I asked, but I've been hurt before and it it took a while for the pot to come out after we ordered. That was definitely a recurring theme (things taking a while to come out) but it was pretty jumping and they acknowledged it so no worries. Tea's not really something you need to chug if ya'll doing it right. Milk oolong was nice as well but I was really impressed with the green. Of course, this is a tea room, so the next question dear readers may be, "what about the foods"? "Where's your pics of the requisite multi-level tray with various sandwiches, scones, etc., Mr. Tea Snob". To that I would say "Mr. Tea Snob was my father - just call me TS. J/K, my dad is in no way a "Tea Snob". Anyway, we didn't want to do the whole production but just opted to try a scone with their Chado cream. Unfortunately, this part didn't work out very well. The first problem was that the menu suggests they have an "Orange Apricot" scone. Turns out the menu is just not formatted well, and they instead offer a Cranberry Orange scone (that didn't end up tasting very orange-y. The cream tasted more like whipped cream than clotted cream - which she suggested it would taste like. We ended up asking her if we could send it back and take it off the bill, which she did. So bottom line, if you're looking for well steeped and high quality tea, as well as fun tea pots and china, this is your place. If you're looking for amazing foods and super-quick service, maybe not so much.

Very cute and small cozy tea room right off of Hollywood Boulevard. You can park in the mall parking lot. Right across the street from El Capitan and right next-door to Groman's Chinese Theatre.

My family and I came here this past Mothers' Day and it was ok. We usually go to the Pasadena location where service is a bit better - not that the service here was bad.... As someone else here mentioned, they were just understaffed. They had a fixed menu which was ok but overpriced, all things considered. I think we'll stick to our usual Pasadena haunt.

We had a lovely time at Chado! I took my son for his first afternoon tea. He thought it was going to be similar to having tea at Starbucks. It was such a special treat. The server was absolutely wonderful and sweet. She didn't rush us at all and knew that afternoon tea is a special occasion. Our teapots were adorable elephants with little stoppers that worked incredibly well. The scones were absolutely delicious! We made our reservation only a couple of hours before our tea. It is a much more affordable option to the Four Seasons or Waldorf Astoria. I am sure they are busy on weekends. We were there on Tuesday, 10/8. The atmosphere is nice too!

I am very disappointed with this Hollywood location that we were so excited to visit for Mother's Day. Short staffed, and I felt bad for the 1 and only server the location had on a very busy Mother's Day. We waited 30 minutes before we were asked if we wanted anything to drink. We had three guests: myself, my mother, and my 8 year old daughter. We got 3 different teas and 1- 3 tiere between the three of us a senior citizen, adult and and 8 year old and 1 soup and 1 salad, my daughter passed on either soup or salad, and not to mention we did not even receive our refreshers. My daughter asked for orange juice and when we asked the server she rolled her eyes at us. The orange juice was horrible and tasyed old it made my daughter's stomach upset, so paying $180 dollars the first items we didn't receive as everyone else did on the standard mother's day menu the whole service took 2 hours not once did the server come and check on us and ending with me having to go and wait at the counter asking to pay. Then, I'm waiting another 10 minutes for a to go box. I am very very disappointed with the amount I paid for with the service and food we received. So sad such a big disappointment. Your establishment needs to have staff covered and have them trained to check on customers. I feel so sick to my stomach paying so much for this amount of money here.

Lovely Alice in Wonderland themed Chado Tea Room! So relaxing and comfortable to be here. The Butterscotch tea was absolutely delicious with cream and honey to sweeten it up. The sandwiches are savory and flavorful. With cranberry chicken, salmon, Cucumber, egg salad flavors. They include a salad or soup as well. The service was speedy and attentive. I'm looking forward to returning!

The food was decent the ambiance is very cute. But no A/C. The service was ok. This was my first time here and my experience would have been better if the A/C was on.

Good tea and lots of options. Great, friendly customer service. Kind of a little oasis close to the hustle and bustle of Hollywood Blvd.

The food and service were great. They even gave my guest a free gift with birthday cake!!

Love coming here for brunch and the sandwiches are so yummy! The real talk of the show (besides the tea) is the SCONES I get them everytime I come here and they do not disappoint!! Comes with cream and jam and it's the perfect pairing with any of the teas they offer. Ambience is beautiful as you see the sites of Pasadena, there's a park across the street and plenty of other little shops to check out while you visit!

There are several of these around Los Ángeles. I've been to this one and a location near Little Tokyo in Los Ángeles. This location has about 10-15 tables so reservations are recommended especially for peak times. The hostess certainly was friendly somewhat accommodating once we had a reservation in their system. The food is geared to relaxed snacking on some sandwiches and deserts with great teas of many possible varieties. My only suggestions is avoid decaffeinated teas as they just don't seem as special as the others. I wouldn't expect a full formal tea but the ingredients are good. This location is at the Ovation Mall near The Japan House and is a nice stop after a visit there. As mentioned before, the seating is a bit limited so we sat outside which on a cool winter day was nice and not much mall related foot traffic. Outside seating loses some of the ambiance but is more open air during a COVID spike.

Had a tea tasting with a group for a friend's birthday. This was my first time having this experience. The environment is quiet and very polished when seated and having tea brought to you in tea cups and small plates. A variety of scones and small tea sandwiches companied a selection of 4-6 teas shared with the table. Lite and filling. The only thing that was odd was the lighting currently is having major flickering issues. It made it a little fun because this happen to be Halloween weekend, but I'd hope after October the lights get straightened out :)

CHADO TEA ROOM is probably one of the places that still offers full service afternoon tea at an affordable rate ($35/person) ... and still have fantastic teas! The eats aren't out of this world but it was super fun to eat here with the kids, their grandma, and other family. I was full afterwards, but I think I was the only one who finished my portion. Nobody else finished theirs and they still got full. Parking is very convenient at the Hollywood and Highland underground parking complex. Despite the fact that they were understaffed (according to the lady helping us), they managed to serve everyone in a timely manner.

The tea selection was huge. We enjoyed the teas we tried. The "afternoon tea" service was tasty and filling. My favorite was the punjab sandwich, but all four flavors were delicious. The ambiance was great for tea with a group. Would definately go again.

So cute. Calm and relaxing. And in a very unexpected location. It's tucked away like a hidden gem. The service is great and the food/tea was soooooo freakin good. I recommend the roobis vanilla mmmmmm

This place is such a gem! It's hidden in the most touristy spot (2nd floor of the ovation) but feels like you're somewhere tranquil. We had a reservation and thank goodness cause they were unusually overwhelmed with one server and one person in the kitchen, someone must have called out on them. But our server was very apologetic and everything came out wonderfully. The iced "champagne" tea was so refreshing. I had the butterscotch tea which tasted like maple pancakes, so I loved it! With cream and sugar the taste is even more prominent. I've had the coconut vanilla which is also delicious, but tamer in flavor if you prefer that. The tomato soup is delicious! It must have Parmesan or something in it. The salad was meh... just a tiny portion of mixed greens with vinaigrette. The celebration service was delicious! We shared one and we were worried it wasn't enough after we finished the sandwiches, but after the scone and desserts we were full. Took forever to get the check though. Still a fun time!

Been to this location twice and it's a cute place to have nice afternoon with the girls, or to host any even like a bridal or baby shower. The service is great and pretty quick even on a busy day. The food is alright, the sandwiches are good and the scones were kinda dry. Overall it is a good experience.

Alexis went above and beyond for our daughter since we celebrated her b-day there. She was super patient and explained everything thoroughly. You can tell she has been working there for a long time because she was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed this experience very much

A cool ambience! Black tea understeeped and weird fake scone heavier than a brick served with sweetened creme fraiche for some reason. Seriously scones aren't that hard to make right - just ask any British grandma for a proper recipe. Nice orange shortbread cookies. Our server was nice. Don't serve things you don't know how to make. And if you run a tea room, learn how to bake a real scone

I LOVE this new discovery! I took 4 friends to celebrate my birthday at Chado in Hollywood on a Sunday afternoon. It was easy to get a reservation. Parking was a breeze (and only $3 in the shopping center lot). Staff was super sweet and attentive. GREAT tea selection (more exotic than I've seen in LA). We all ordered the Chado Afternoon Tea service, and most of us are vegetarian, which was a SUPER easy replacement (and no fuss). Decor/tea set is lovely and price is better than I've seen anywhere. For most of my guests, it was their first time doing afternoon tea, and they were so happy, which brought me so much joy. I CANNOT WAIT to return. Thank you so much!!

Cute spot for afternoon tea! The menu is fairly priced and the food was delicious! Alexis was really nice and very knowledgeable about everything on the menu also! The place was a little hard to find, so it's best to park in the highland and hollywood parking structure and Chado Tea will give you a parking validation. Chado Tea is located on the second floor to the left when you come up from the parking structure. Hope that helps find the spot!

This place never disappoints. Perfect place for my Grandmother and I. We hadn't been around each other since COVID and this was the perfect place. It was nice and quiet and wasn't crowded. The scones were soft fresh and so good. I chose the apricot and my Grandmother had the cranberry. I had the spinach cranberry salad without the chicken. The lychee green tea was beautiful and it literally bloomed it the Teapot! It was so beautiful. The tea didn't need any sugar and honey it was perfectly sweetned. I ordered some tea to go because I'm a huge tea drinker. The tea service is very affordable and service is very friendly. Highly recommend for family or catching up with friends.

Ambiance: setting is ok. Casual attire, table cloth tops but nothing fancy. The silverware and tea cups/pots are nice but nothing upscale Food: the high tea menu was ok. Nothing exciting. This is why I docked stars. Average food. They did have a gluten free option which was nice. But unfortunately the food was a bit bland and the pastries were ok. Price: reasonable for quality Tea: tea was good. I did enjoy the flavor vanilla/orange Service: servers were very nice and prompt. Great service

We ordered the afternoon tea set, and wow was I disappointed. Firstly, they recommended us to eat the scones first, which I found appalling. Isn't the proper order to eat the savory first? Why would I want to numb my tastebuds with sweetness first? What happened to dessert last? Anyways, we tried the sandwiches first. The cucumber sandwich was fine and normal. It'd be impossible to mess that up. The egg one tasted meaty for some reason. I feel that the egg they used were not the freshest. The chicken cranberry one was fine, but that's probably just because I'm personally biased towards cranberry. It was a bit dry. The salmon lemon sandwich was strange. The salmon definitely tasted low quality and the bread they used became soggy and flat (maybe they premade the sandwich and left it out too long?) The cucumber and chicken one were the only acceptable sandwiches. Then we ate the scones. The scones defied all natural property of scones. To begin with, they were impossible to cut. I had to hold my knife like a barbarian who just learned what a pointy stick could do. Both scones were insanely dry and over baked. Also, for some reason both scones tasted like a cookie. One tasted like digestive biscuits and the other tasted like a sugar cookie. The clotted cream and jam were fine, but anyone could buy that. I doubt it was made in house. The desserts were very disappointing. Nothing was made in house. There were two pathetic macarons and two cookies (that tasted savory and seemed slightly underbaked) with strawberries on top. What a sad selection! You could get better desserts at Safeway. The only merits about this place were the workers. Both staff members we interacted with were cheerful and sweet, thought it did take us a while to be seated even though the place was empty TDLR if you're looking for afternoon tea, just go to a branded hotel. It's twice the price, but ten times the experience.

Not my most favorite afternoon tea spot ever, But a staple none the less! The scones and tea are delightful! Vegetarian friendly substitutes available!

Service need to be improved and table and chair werent clean, chipped tea cup was served. This place is mess! Avoid this location!

Reservations @ 230 for baby shower and we arrived early. 1 employee to work the entire inside and outside patio for weekend just unacceptable because customers suffered. Employee was friendly and outgoing but service was lacking. We were unsure what to order and she recommended what to order but we were short of food for our guest. It was embarrassing, we offer to get more food and my guest declined saying no we will go eat elsewhere afterwards because to receive it takes almost 45 minutes or long. When we received the food, employee disappeared. We attempted to flag her down and several times we did not see no employees for at least an hour. We could have easily left without paying. We asked for ice and never received it. My pet peeve is dirty dishes. Once guest finished plates sat their and piled. We were tempted to go into the kitchen to help them. I have gone to other Chado with double guests and received excellent service but this location it was disappointing. They do validate parking 2 hrs. Parking is approximately $10-15 depending how long you stay. I wouldn't recommend having your function at this location. Take the drive to their other Chado locations. Recommend Torrance location.

Are you in the mood for tea party? Look no further. I had such a great experience at Chado Tea room. Initially when I entered I was told there was no room for walk ins because several reservations were expected. I waited about 10 mins and was seated by the hostess/waitress. She was very accommodating as several walk ins came at the same time. I did the afternoon tea service and it was plenty for one and enough to share with another person. I had the standard Chai Tea with sugar and milk on the side. It was hot but not boiling, the perfect temperature. I ate my scone trying it both with the orange marmalade and strawberry clotted cream. Absolutely delicious. I did try the smoked salmon sandwich but I was not my cup of tea; pun intended. I also had a bowl of tomato soup which was tasty but I wish it was heated more. I brought the other sandwiches(Shredded Chicken Cranberry Sandwich, Souchong Chicken Sandwich, Limerk)home to eat for lunch the next day. Also they were so nice to give me an extra scone when I disclosed I didn't enjoy the salmon sandwich. I spent $35 with tip and for LA that's pretty decent. Would def go back with a few girlfriends.

Tea House was absolutely wonderful. Alexis did a fabulous job of explaining all choices and menu selections. She made everyone feel so welcomed and even took the time to share a little bit about her fondest memories here. There are many places to sip drink and enjoy Tea...but for a truly remarkable experience go see Alexis at The Chado Tea Room in Hollywood!

My friend likes to have high tea, so I found this place on yelp. We got the afternoon celebration tea service with rooibos bourbon and lavender earl grey teas. The tea was weak, so you couldn't really get any of the flavor, so if you like your tea a bit stronger, to seep longer or for them to add more tea...then I suggest that you let them know how weak or strong you like your tea. The Souchong chicken sandwich was very dry, and didn't have much flavor. The punjab sandwich also did not have very much flavor. Also the tea they service over ice was awful, and neither of us drank it. Overall, we didn't eat much of what they served, and felt like we spent more than what it was worth. Not sure that I would come back her or try another location. If I do high tea again then I would probably find another place to try.

It's very pricy for what they offer. We came here for the good reviews but our experience was not good. We ordered two different earl grey teas with a chocolate cake. The cup was cheap and both teas were not tasting like well brewed tea, as it was over brewed. The chocolate cake was just ok. The server was very polite and friendly.

My mother and I have been coming to the Hollywood Chado Tea room since I was 12 years old (15 years now!) when they previously were located on 3rd street. My absolute favorite tea room! During my 3 years in college in London I compared every afternoon tea to Chado. The best selection of tea in the country (be sure to check out their full book) and such adorable afternoon tea sets. I don't eat eggs but I'll always devour their tea egg sandwich. When my grandmother was gravely anorexic due to Alzheimers, we could always bring her to Chado as the tomato soup was the only food we could get her to eat. Always dear to my heart, thank you Chado!

The wife and I always enjoy a good tea. We also enjoy visiting a tea room that not only can provide great teas, but equally as good tea sandwiches. This is a perfect location that provides both teas and tea sandwiches which will have your taste buds asking for more and more. They have a variety of tea sandwiches from egg, to chicken to cucumber that are refreshing and pairs well with their teas. The atmosphere is just as good and service is on point. Alexa did a great job not only providing great service, but an awesome tea education. Parking is behind the lot at Lowes or you can park on Orange and hawthorn.

We came to Chado for afternoon tea on a rainy Sunday. We ordered the celebration afternoon tea set and it was decent, They have a great selection of tea but the food is average. The soup was comforting, but their sandwiches were underwhelming... they could use better bread...(it was a bit stale) the scones are good, and I like the chocolates but overall, I probably won't come back.... the vibes is too hectic to enjoy afternoon tea. I would come back to buy their tea though. Service was great, the servers are very polite and knowledgeable.

The tea and scones were very delicious, very light and not too heavy on the stomach. The server was amazingly sweet, he helped us pick out some teas and even helped us take pictures of us enjoying out meal! All in all friendly staff, not too long a wait, delicious food, just wonderful service all around. I would absolutely come again.

Solid tea house place, many choices of tea and small bites. Good place to take a break.

Great time with my niece and her friends. It was great I'm not a fan of the location in terms of Hollywood and Highland but the lady that was working the day was awesome. Super educational, amazing food and tea especially for the price. We had a great time. I recommend it to anyone in that area.

This is a beautiful, unique tea room. I have many happy memories here with friends - the most recent was a special celebration to encourage a senior friend who had lost a few family members. Sadly, for us, she has gone on to glory, but no doubt she is enjoying her new life with Jesus. I could not recommend it more for a place to connect and love on one another. I love the scones and pastries and they have never put a foot wrong in terms of the teas that I have been served. It may be a cultural thing, but nearly every tea sandwich is smoked. And the bread is toasted. As much as I love Chado, I don't love that. I really wish I did. Not that the flavor is bad: I just prefer a British egg or chicken sandwich on soft, fresh bread - and I don't like smoked salmon on anything. The cucumber is yummy. Maybe I should have led with that.

The place looked cute but the food was just plain and basic. The teas were the best part about it except the fact that the tea cups and some plates were broken. Really good tea and customer service though

We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon to have tea after a show, we were seated right away. The table was beautifully decorated with mismatched tea cups and plates, quite charming I would say. Unfortunately a few of the tea cups were dirty and some were chipped. The waitress was friendly and very efficient in taking all 10 of our orders as well as bringing the food out in a timely and organized manner. The food itself was subpar especially for the price. I ordered a grilled chicken panini which came with a pre dressed salad. The dressing on the salad was repulsive and tasted like it went bad last year. Because of the size of our party and the fact that after serving the waitress disappeared I was unable to ask for a remake. The chicken was okay, the bread was nice and soft but the chicken was extremely dry to the point of not being able to chew it. For a $20 sandwich I'd expect much better. My friends who ordered the tea service said the scones were okay and the cookies were decent. My friend who had the summer salad also said the chicken was extremely dry. My friend who had the Waldorf salad also said the same about the chicken. All in all cute place but there are definitely better dining options in that area.

Oh boy, where do I start with my experience at Chado Tea Room? It was disappointing and made my friend hurl. The bread was stale and drier than athlete's foot and clogged my throat on the way down. But the real kicker was the tea itself. We ordered many types of tea and only one was drinkable; one tasted like garbage that was left outside marinating for a couple of months and the other one tasted like finely aged urine. I ordered a fancy-sounding blend that promised to whisk me to a magical land of flavor, but all I got was a mouthful of sadness. It tasted like someone had brewed a pot of water with a single leaf and then forgot to add any actual tea. I've had tap water that tastes better and would rather drink hose water from my house. We visited back in December but I am still traumatized and fear for my life for any future afternoon tea experience.

Open with a private-feeling outdoor seating - delectable & fun while affordable for an afternoon tea experience. Plus, includes parking validation for the underground lot! Our party got afternoon tea sets with some salad & deserts - it's an incredible amount of food and the service was among the very best! A highly attentive and deeply knowledgeable & passionate about tea. Delighted with the rare teas we were able to try, and the knowledge we gained from the management for future tea drinking! We will be back!

The good: I am a huge fan of hosting and attending tea parties. I was very excited to try out this tea room because they had the full afternoon tea service for under $30/person. It came with chocolates (matcha, lavender, and one other one I do not recall), macarons, butter cooker, individual tea pot, tomato soup or salad and tea sandwiches. I liked the huge variety of tea options and that they had both indoor and outdoor dining options. I was able to easily make appointments online. You can choose from tea options in the menu or look at their huge wall of tea options and choose from there. The salmon sandwich was nice because it came with cream cheese, baby dill and sliced lemon. We got a complimentary champagne tea (alcohol free) which was pretty and unique. I tried the carnival tea and a second tea that was very smoky and interesting in flavor. The bad: The egg sandwich was very bland and didn't seem to have anything inside of it except smashed egg and minimal mayo. It would have been nice with some mustard, salt, chives, or herbs. All of the food got brought out rather quickly but it made the meal feel a little rushed. The bread on the tea sandwiches were toasted which made it taste untraditional. Also, because they weren't warm from being toasted, they tasted stale or as though they had been toasted long ago. The lemon slice in the salmon were different sizes for both sandwiches. One was very thick and the other was thin. It would have been nicer if both were thin. The scone came with jam that tasted like Smucker's strawberry jam. The jam was overly sweet. The lavender chocolate had too much lavender for me. The salad had an uninteresting dressing that tasted more like oil without enough vinegar. The interesting: They offer catering and also host private parties.