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Karak chai & coffee in Pasadena

Chai. Coffee.
Good company.

Slow-brewed karak chai, specialty coffee, and South Asian flavors. Find your everyday gathering at Mehfil Co. on South Lake Avenue in Pasadena.

Mehfil Co. café frontage and outdoor tables

A cup of culture. A moment of connection.

For your next gathering

Karak chai, made to share.

Our 96oz Karak chai container pours approximately twelve 8oz servings, with 12 cups, lids, napkins and stirrers ready to go.

Whole milk $75 · Dairy-free oat $80 (+$5).

Same-day Pasadena pickup with 1 hour prep, subject to café hours and availability. Tax extra. Baltimore ordering is currently paused.

Mehfil branded 96oz chai carrier outside the Pasadena café

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Chai in our rootsCoffee in our cupPeople at our heart

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Find your Mehfil.

Pasadena. Baltimore. Westwood. A little Mehfil, in more places.

California

Now serving

Pasadena

82 S Lake Ave, Suite 101
Pasadena, CA 91101

Monday–Friday · 8am–9pm
Saturday–Sunday · 9am–9pm

Maryland

Currently paused

Baltimore

7 N Calvert St
Baltimore, MD 21202

Currently paused. We’ll share updates when available.

California

Opening soon

Westwood

A new gathering place is on its way. Opening details will be shared here.

Your next favorite sip

Familiar roots. Fresh favorites.

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Karak Chai

The heart of Mehfil

Karak Chai

Strong, slow-brewed tea, warming spices, and creamy milk. Comfort, cup after cup.

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Strawberry Rooh Matcha

A fresh perspective

Strawberry Rooh Matcha

Strawberry and ceremonial matcha, finished with Rooh cold foam.

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Mango Lassi

Something refreshing

Mango Lassi

Ripe mango and yogurt. Rich, smooth, and made for a sweet pause.

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Mehfil Co. Karak Chai Blend black pouch, loose tea and spice blend, 140 g

Mehfil at home

Your chai ritual. Anywhere.

Bring a little Mehfil home with our Karak Chai Blend. Loose tea and spices, made for your everyday chai ritual.

Loose tea & spice blend · 140 g

Espresso poured into a Mehfil Co. glass

Coffee people, you’re home too.

A proper coffee.
A little Mehfil.

From a carefully pulled espresso to a pistachio-cardamom latte. Your familiar coffee ritual, with room for a new favorite.

Explore the coffee bar

More than the drink

Pull up a chair.
Stay for a while.

The catch-up that turns into another cup. The familiar face behind the bar. The place you bring someone you love. Mehfil means gathering—and that’s what we’re here for.

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Mehfil Co. café frontage with welcoming tables

The spirit of Mehfil

“There was always a third cup.”

Our story begins with a grandmother’s chai and a simple idea: make enough for the people you know are coming, and one more for whoever walks through the door.

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Before your first sip

A few good questions.

Can I make Mehfil chai at home?

Our Karak Chai Blend is a 140 g loose tea and spice blend for brewing at home. Follow the suggested stovetop guide, strain, and enjoy hot or over ice.

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What is karak chai?

Our karak chai is strong, slow-brewed tea infused with warming spices and finished with creamy milk.

Do you serve coffee too?

Absolutely. Our coffee bar includes espresso, cappuccino, cortado, Americano, and latte, alongside signature drinks with South Asian flavors.

Do you have a milk alternative?

The menu includes hot Karak Oat. Ask the café team about current options and whether a drink can be made to suit your request.

Who should I ask about allergies?

Please speak with the café team before ordering to discuss ingredients, preparation, and available modifications.

Where can I visit Mehfil?

Visit us at 82 S Lake Ave, Suite 101, in Pasadena. Our Baltimore café is currently paused. The location pages have details and the latest status.