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Twinkle Tea in Pasadena

4.8 (50) 498 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, United States

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Tea house

Location on the map

Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 626-460-8084
Site: https://toasttab.com/twinkletea

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–10 PM
Thursday:11 AM–10 PM
Friday:11 AM–11 PM
Saturday:11 AM–11 PM
Sunday:11 AM–10 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.8

50 Reviews for Twinkle Tea 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-31 22:09:49

I am lactose intolerant, but that doesn’t stop me from getting milk tea boba😈however i wanted to be nice to my stomach this time and got the pineapple lemonade slushie while my friend got the strawberry lemonade slushie. i asked for boba and egg pudding at the toppings and they were very nice with their portions :3 the also have a kiosk for those who wish to have no human interaction! would recommend ✨

Review №2

2021-09-11 01:49:28

Drinks are very tasty. Tea tastes very fresh and authentic. The cheese foam is unlike any other boba spot, not too cheesy, not too sweet, perfect flavor. Located on Lake Ave, so parking is found behind the building. Brown Sugar Milk Tea is their staple, and they dont disappoint. Also ordered a Jasmine Green Tea with Cheese foam. Definitely coming back.

Review №3

2023-09-08 03:55:28

With all the bubble tea options in Pasadena, this is one of my absolute favorites. Prices are reasonable, there are somany menu choices, and their Shiba cups always put a smile on my face. Their Hokkaido Tea is also perfect for when you just need a basic milk tea to get you through the day.

Review №4

2023-11-03 20:30:13

Nice little morning stop by Lake Ave. Drinks are tasty, packaging is sooooo cute. DOG FRIENDLY ❤️

Review №5

2023-08-05 21:40:09

Absolutely love this place, best bubble tea in the city together with their other location. Great flavors, addons and customization!

Review №6

2022-05-25 21:24:08

I got Hokkaido milk tea with oat milk and grass jelly. They run out of boba so I didnt get a chance to try their boba. The milk tea was pretty creamy and delicious. The store has a kiosk inside where you can order and pay so thats pretty convenient. They also have a few tables and chairs inside where you can sit. This location has more seating inside compared to their Alhambra location so I appreciate that. 😊

Review №7

2021-09-23 21:45:46

Stumbled upon this cute boba place. Not only is it welcoming (met the owner and shes the sweetest person ever) but they also have the cutest cups I ever saw and their boba is amazing! I fell in love with their taro milk tea. They had an amazing backdrop for photos since it was the opening weekend and their chairs were ultra comfy. Went again yesterday and still amazing flavors! Wish they had reusable cups to buy or merch since their store is seriously so cute and welcoming. Dont forget to grab a free sticker too while youre there

Review №8

2023-08-30 09:22:16

Ordered two smoothies and it was a bit of a wait. (15 minutes) Smoothies were tasty and the order was correct. There was not a long line at all, but lots of mobile/online orders and delivery pick-ups, which accounted for the extra wait.

Review №9

2022-07-10 20:22:27

This is my favorite Boba place in LA! They have 2 locations: this one in Pasadena and another just south of here in Alhambra. They have great recommendations a d you can also completely configure your favorite Boba. I often take trips over here just to pick up some of their delicious teas

Review №10

2022-04-16 03:42:03

Nice addition to South Lake Avenue! Twinkle Tea is probably my favorite tea shop on the street. Their drinks are nice and fresh! My favorites are probably their fruit teas. Grapefruit has grapefruit slices in it, Kumquat has kumquat chunks in it, Lemon has lemon slices in it, Ginger has chopped ginger in it, Fruit has diced mixed fruit in it, etc. They also have a nice sitting area inside and outside. Snacks are also available. Another highlight is their service. Everyone I encountered are nice, but I usually come in at night when Eddie is working and hes super cool and on top of it! Looking forward to trying more stuff on the menu! Cute shibe cup attached.

Review №11

2023-07-12 19:19:48

Busy little spot, usually one barista working FOH and another working BOH. They had my drink ready before I came in to pick up. Parking is not very convenient of no fault of their own. I normally get their lemonades which are a perfect combination of sweet and tart. A good choice for the long summer ahead.

Review №12

2022-04-12 00:20:10

I was in the area and craving milk tea, so I stopped by Twinkle Tea. It looks like a run of the mill boba shop, but it was one of the best brown sugar milk teas Ive ever had. Everything was perfect, from the flavor of the tea to the texture of the boba. The service was fast and there are a few tables inside. The bathroom is closed as of this review, which was the only negative but not enough to take away a star. If youre in the area and need your boba fix, definitely go to Twinkle Tea.

Review №13

2021-10-16 21:24:26

Finally a real Boba milk tea in Pasadena! Service is great and their milk tea have a very rich and balanced flavor of brewed tea and milk. The boba is at just the right sweetness and very chewy. Definitely going to be my default milk tea spot in Pasadena

Review №14

2023-07-06 00:07:47

Love the drinks and good customer service! the boba is also quite nice; soft chewy, and sweet.

Review №15

2021-10-16 21:32:31

Our fifth time here since their opening last month! My favorite is Honey Green Tea with Agar boba, very refreshing and smooth taste! They also change their interior design regularly. A milk tea stop full of fun!!!

Review №16

2023-03-31 21:48:10

Server was very nice, and the drinks were tasty. Egg waffle was really good as well, and I’d recommend going higher than medium for the popcorn chicken when choosing spice level though.Also just realized they never gave me the matcha ice cream but oh well

Review №17

2023-01-29 16:37:08

Twinkle Tea is a corner boba tea shop that offers milk tea boba, smoothies, lemonade and snacks. They are located on S. Lake ave and Granite Drive in Pasadena.I ordered a Mango Lemonade and Noodle Hand and Egg. It was flavorful and very refreshing and the noodle soup was simply good. :DI requested regular ice and 75% sweetness. Moreover, they only offer one size (32 oz) for all of their drinks. What I like about this boba tea shop is you can customize or make your own boba. Staff was very nice and competent. If youre a regular customer they do offer reward points so its a win, win. Prices were reasonable and competitive. Happy hour and free WiFi is available. Parking is available. Overall, I really enjoyed my drink and will definitely come back. I highly recommend this place.

Review №18

2021-09-09 16:58:19

Tastes just like the little Tokyo location, parking is just street or go to gas station and pump up and grab boba at the same time 😎

Review №19

2022-09-10 06:28:01

Yummy. Ive had an assortment of tea beverages at this restaurant. I like the popping bobas & pudding in the teas. Jasmine Fluff is good with rose, pineapple, or blueberry. Love the Fruit Tea with Ceylon, very refreshing. So delicious, love that it has real fruit inside! I also enjoy the Sea Salt Thai Tea. The Popcorn Chicken is delicious and the Waffles. I like that now there is an option for no spice. I do like spicy food, but, my stomach doesnt. Looking forward to trying more beverages and snacks! The area is in a lovely spot on Lake Avenue in Pasadena. Staff members are always friendly & sweet. Attentive to customers. Door Dash delivers Twinkle tea also. Ty Twinkle Tea! :)

Review №20

2023-07-29 10:21:45

The guy who took my order, Julian, was busy talking to his co-worker and hes not friendly. I like the manager Eddie better.

Review №21

2022-07-15 20:43:56

The strawberry matcha smoothie was delicious! At first glance I couldn’t tell it was strawberry matcha. But the taste was great.

Review №22

2021-10-22 05:04:24

4.5 Real Score! I really like the tea here and the drinks were pretty creamy. The Thai Tea can have zero sugar added if you prefer it, which is pretty rare because its usually pre-made which sugar and lots of cream. Thats a nice touch! The milk tea was excellent and I have been back a couple of times since my first trip last week. Service was great, too! I have tasted drinks with more natural tasting tea leaves hence the .5 from a perfect score, but its definitely a good spot.

Review №23

2021-09-20 05:38:22

Twinkle Tea is my favorite boba spot! Im a regular at their Alhambra location and I had to try this location. Just as amazing! My go to drinks are Mango green tea, strawberry green tea, mango slush, almond milk tea, sea salt Thai tea, cheese foam match, and the strawberry lemonade. The boba is always fresh, the pudding is the perfect level of sweetness, and you have to try the rainbow jelly! Definitely recommend you try their new fusion of mango chunks in their mango green tea! So good!

Review №24

2022-10-21 16:21:45

Newish Boba x Snacks place on the Lake Street strip in Pasadena. Literally within 100 feet of multiple other Boba places, but like I said, this is the kind with hot snacks. We had popcorn shrimp and some kind of waffle type thing that could have used a dipping sauce but it was all good and I would return.

Review №25

2021-10-23 22:46:18

My mom takes me to the Alhambra location but they just opened one closer to us in Pasadena. I usually come after school with my friends on Friday. They offer 20% student discount. I really like their Oreo milk tea slush with boba. Their boba is full of brown sugar flavor and is super yummy. My friend also gets brown sugar snowie with boba and pudding. If you have a phone number you can sign up an account and get rewards too. The staff is super friendly and told me that they will have food coming soon. I look forward to trying their foods. The design of the store is really pretty. They also have free stickers! I would recommend trying their drinks if you are in the area.

Review №26

2022-11-22 19:27:09

The best tea boba place!! Brown Sugar Snowie and Taro with coffee Jelly, grass jelly and mango jelly with vanilla ice cream and you should try their takoyaki and other starters. You’ll keep coming back!!!

Review №27

2023-04-09 19:49:16

This is my favorite boba place! The owner and all their employees are very friendly. Clean place. Their brown sugar milk tea with boba is my favorite!

Review №28

2023-06-13 05:55:16

Place is okay but I prefer the one in Alhambra a lot more. They have a larger food menu there.

Review №29

2022-02-18 21:58:35

Enjoyed the drinks. Smoothies of fresh fruit are great. They also serve drinks at 50% less sugar.Visited three times over last month. Courteous staff. I was able to get half a portion of french fries and at half price. Thank you so much

Review №30

2022-06-21 23:56:49

So aestheticly nice inside! boba and fries were delicious

Review №31

2022-04-10 01:16:31

The best boba place in Pasadena, I don’t like my drinks sweet so I always get 25% and it’s perfect!! Twinkle tea’s people are so nice too. I LOVE them :)

Review №32

2022-10-05 01:44:55

The boba tea is alright; I would probably order regular fries next time.

Review №33

2022-02-05 06:17:11

Great place. Chic atmosphere. Very helpful and friendly staff. Awesome drinks and drink options- You can even order your drinks with vegan milks and 0, 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% sugar! Im sold!

Review №34

2022-03-12 00:49:02

My partner and I come here practically every week. Its so good! Staff are awesome, drinks are awesome, and prices are pretty great (especially with the student discount). ❤ this place!

Review №35

2022-10-05 19:11:50

Everything was just right. I should have taken a picture of my food, but it was so good I ate it first. Great ambiance! A feel good place.

Review №36

2021-09-11 01:25:59

Very good drinks literally anything on the menu is good. Come find out :)

Review №37

2022-03-20 21:18:58

Pretty good and the pudding is not bad too

Review №38

2022-05-01 06:13:30

Great tea; everything tastes natural & high quality. Reasonable price. Horrible music makes to-go a must.

Review №39

2023-02-08 01:12:50

Excellent flavors, service and prices. Nice place to seat inside or outside.

Review №40

2022-08-10 06:26:36

Solid Chinese teas for your boba needs. Love the roasted oolong.

Review №41

2022-06-27 00:52:27

Love their #1 and it’s my favorite boba 🧋 on Lake by far 💜

Review №42

2023-10-20 20:30:39

Staff was really nice.

Review №43

2023-04-22 23:22:53

Awesome Boba!! Great prices!

Review №44

2023-02-11 02:36:13

Love it great vibes

Review №45

2022-02-27 03:10:19

Favorite boba in town fueling myPeach black tea addiction.

Review №46

2022-03-21 16:55:22

Best Boba near Caltech!

Review №47

2022-09-08 04:39:30

Taro milk tea taste so bad

Review №48

2021-11-03 04:13:00

This place is great and convenient.

Review №49

2022-12-19 16:31:03

Nice place.

Review №50

2021-12-17 23:50:08

Clean and friendly!There were many types of toppings, and I liked that they were made right away!!Tarot recommendation!