Chado Tea Room

(323) 655-2056

8422 1/2 W Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048 34.0861 -118.3759

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Neighborhoods: Melrose, Central LA

Price:

$

Last updated 11.24.11

Category:

Restaurants, Diners, Coffee & Tea Shops

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Tea Room, Brunch

Coffee & Tea Shop Products:

Tea, Chai Tea

What People Are Saying About Chado Tea Room

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The Scene – This elegant dining room is appointed with delicate doilies, white linen-covered tables and a shopping array stocked with an impressive display of teas from around the world. A well-heeled manner reigns as teaspoons clink in china teacups, and friends catch up over quiet conversation. The pleasant staff comes and goes in a hush of efficiency. – – The Food – High tea offers traditional British-style finger foods delivered on a tiered tray. Dainty sandwiches consist of crustless, toasted potato bread spread with egg salad, chicken salad accented by…

Editor's Tips

Parking:
If the lot is full, try your luck on Orlando Avenue--both free and metered parking is available.
Look Good:
If you want a sandwich that's not offered in the afternoon tea, but is featured on the regular menu, ask your server to substitute it.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. But decor aside, this place is great.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The three tiered afternoon tea is delightful, the finger sandwiches are very tasty with hand selected ingridients, the scone with cream and jam is fabulous and the lemon bundt cake is out of control.
  2. think my favorite part of the visit was the scone with Chado cream, though, served with fresh sliced strawberries and preserves.
drinks
90.74000358581543% positive
  1. The ROOIBOS (Bourbon, Admirals), Chai and the Chocolate tea are great - come in cute little teapots with all the knick knacks.
  2. Although I enjoy green tea, I enjoy sweet and creamy teas with my scone.
  3. The three tiered afternoon tea is delightful, the finger sandwiches are very tasty with hand selected ingridients, the scone with cream and jam is fabulous and the lemon bundt cake is out of control.
  4. They have the widest tea selection out of any tea room I have ever been, their sandwiches are great and the scones come out nice and warm.
  5. have had afternoon tea at many places abroad as here in the states but never did I expect to enjoy informal afternoon tea in the heart of
  6. Call me a snob, but I think the rooibos blends that this tea room offers are not nearly as good as Elixir at Hollywood and Highland.
  7. The tea menu is unbelievable, and provides a great description of each tea and the perfect opportunity to try something new.
  8. Good tea (they'll even make it iced for you), a substantial lunch, and a reasonable place.
  9. The tasty tea tiers help to set the mood for a lazy afternoon of gabbing.
  10. Great sandwiches, affordable afternoon tea
  11. when you feel like treating yourself to a wonderful place for tea, this is it!
  12. recommend the Phoenix tea which is has a sweet, caramel flavor.
  13. Cozy place is filled with (mostly) ladies catching up on gossip and families, but also no problem to come as a twosome and share in the tradition of high tea.
  14. The tea is amazing
  15. After going to fancy hotels which offer afternoon tea, this place is a refreshing find, since it offers its afternoon tea for just $15, comp.
  16. If your significant other keeps bugging you to take her to a nice tea, this is the place.
  17. wonderful place for tea!
  18. You can order the tea cold as well as hot.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Second, their sandwiches are traditional with a unique twist (not to mention very tasty and served on toast).
  2. The three tiered afternoon tea is delightful, the finger sandwiches are very tasty with hand selected ingridients, the scone with cream and jam is fabulous and the lemon bundt cake is out of control.
  3. think my favorite part of the visit was the scone with Chado cream, though, served with fresh sliced strawberries and preserves.
  4. the food is fabulous
  5. Great sandwiches, affordable afternoon tea
  6. The tasty tea tiers help to set the mood for a lazy afternoon of gabbing.
  7. They have the widest tea selection out of any tea room I have ever been, their sandwiches are great and the scones come out nice and warm.
  8. Absolutely delicious, and the perfect option for anyone looking to pass the afternoon in a relaxing place that won't break the bank.
menu variety
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. They have the widest tea selection out of any tea room I have ever been, their sandwiches are great and the scones come out nice and warm.
  2. The teas (over 200 varieties) are good - some better than others - The service is usually very, very slow, but they make up for it with tast.
  3. The tea menu is unbelievable, and provides a great description of each tea and the perfect opportunity to try something new.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. This is a great place to catch up with a friend.
  2. Good service, good price, I recommend this place to everyone!
  3. If your significant other keeps bugging you to take her to a nice tea, this is the place.
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. Good service, good price, I recommend this place to everyone!
  2. The staff is very pleasant and they recognize their regulars (you become a regular the second time you drop by within a week).
  3. The teas (over 200 varieties) are good - some better than others - The service is usually very, very slow, but they make up for it with tast.
value
100.0% positive
  1. And the prices are great.
  2. Good service, good price, I recommend this place to everyone!
  3. Great sandwiches, affordable afternoon tea
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. The teas (over 200 varieties) are good - some better than others - The service is usually very, very slow, but they make up for it with tast.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/20/08

Cozy and cute - cucumber sandwiches anyone?

by Cityslouch

Stepped into this quaint and cozy spot with a couple friends a few weekends ago. They were cleaning up after a baby shower but still had time to showcase the amazing array of teas. The tasty tea tiers help to set the mood for a lazy afternoon of gabbing. The lavendar earl grey I had was a bit overpowering, but my friends loved the chai and chado teas. Overall thumbs up!

  • Pros: Cute place for showers, afternoon tea tier's the way to go
  • Cons: Service attentive, but understaffed
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/01/08

Best Afternoon Tea Place in Los Angeles

by kintera

This is a great place to catch up with a friend. The restaurant offers a wide array of tea to satisfy all kinds of tea lovers. You can order the tea cold as well as hot. Although I enjoy green tea, I enjoy sweet and creamy teas with my scone. I recommend the Phoenix tea which is has a sweet, caramel flavor. Definitely a must-try!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/19/07

Standout scones and tea in an unpretentious atmosphere

by jhoolko

Chado tea room is a funny little place. Mostly classy with a hint of kitsch, the dining room is decorated in a traditional lacy tearoom style with unexpected touches, like a curiously executed painting of panda bears. But decor aside, this place is great. All of the good parts of afternoon tea with none of the pomp or snobbery, this tea room is perfect for a nice afternoon break with friends. The tea menu is unbelievable, and provides a great description of each tea and the perfect opportunity to try something new. I think my favorite part of the visit was the scone with Chado cream, though, served with fresh sliced strawberries and preserves. Absolutely delicious, and the perfect option for anyone looking to pass the afternoon in a relaxing place that won't break the bank.

  • Pros: Affordable daytime activity, Great scones, superb tea selection.
  • Cons: None! A complete delight!!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/15/07

Good for both having tea and buying tea

by gregls

Three things make this place standout from other places to have "afternoon tea." First, you can have any tea they carry. As this is a tea shop, their tea choices make most high tea venues look deficient. Second, their sandwiches are traditional with a unique twist (not to mention very tasty and served on toast). Third, its more casual without losing the high tea atmosphere. The staff is very pleasant and they recognize their regulars (you become a regular the second time you drop by within a week). And the prices are great. If your significant other keeps bugging you to take her to a nice tea, this is the place. Good tea (they'll even make it iced for you), a substantial lunch, and a reasonable place.

  • Pros: Broad choices, good tastes, reasonable prices and friendly staff
  • Cons: Parking - its 3rd street
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/11/07

Best tea!!!

by beautyspagoer

I am a frequent tea person,..always searching for new tea and dessert places. I have to say that Chado Tea room is the best. They have the widest tea selection out of any tea room I have ever been, their sandwiches are great and the scones come out nice and warm. Chado cream is delicious,..its very addictive. Good service, good price, I recommend this place to everyone!

  • Pros: Delicious scones and Chado cream,..wide tea selection
  • Cons: sometimes crowded

The Details on Chado Tea Room

Place Categories:

  • wonderful place
  • good phoenix tea
  • great finger sandwiches
  • affordable informal afternoon tea
  • very slow service
  • hot tea
  • great price
  • not nearly as good tea room offers
  • great chai
  • delightful tiered afternoon tea
  • fabulous scone
  • good substantial lunch
  • perfect option
  • great chocolate tea
  • tasty tea tiers
  • fresh sliced strawberries
  • best chado tea room
  • perfect opportunity
  • unique twist
  • fabulous food
  • very pleasant staff
  • enjoy green tea
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