Wonderful cafe! Loved the drinks especially the matcha strawberry latte and loved that it wasn’t too heavy or sweet. It’s in a very lovely neighborhood too. The cafe is very clean with wonderful staff and swift in serving orders, so you barely feel the waiting time. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jo Malicdem
I don't like leaving bad reviews, and only write this to warn those with allergies to cashews or almonds- this cafe doesn't do a great job cleaning their equipment between use and I unfortunately had an allergic reaction to my matcha. I had been one time before, and had no issues, so this instance was a real bummer. Luckily my allergy isn't too severe (don't usually have reactions to nut milk used in the cafe), which is why I assume it's a cleanliness matter. The barista gave me a refund. Management, please take allergies seriously!
Food: 1
Service: 2
L F
Never a miss here! Great lunch here, but most of all the matcha drinks are always perfect whether it’s a classic matcha latte or a summery matcha Arnold Palmer 10/10 vibes. Great place to work at as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miae Kim
The iced matcha for my hubby was flavorless and the steamed milk in my drink was way too coarse and bubbly as well. A barista needs to learn how to steam milk properly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Isabela Umaña Costa
We have been coming for years now and it is so sad to see the rapid decline Chalait has had over the past year. The matcha is light and flavorless, service is off, the store looks dirty and unkept, and there is poor ventilation — it smells. Sad to see how poor management and lack of care and stewardship can soon take out a UWS staple. Hope someone reads this message and makes the necessary changes to bring back a great product, and a place that is harmonious and clean to spend an afternoon sipping great matcha or coffee.
(Picture after drink was re-made 2x so it was matcha, not milk with ice)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Althea Cohen
Cute atmosphere, but matcha is consistently underwhisked. I come here every few weeks and am always hoping the drinks will be less grainy, but they never are. Poorly-prepared matcha for a matcha-based cafe.
Arantxa G.
Only tasted a pistacchio bread dessert but it was very nice, so i cant ralk a out other food. But their matcha latte was very nice! And the shop is nice and quiet for a chat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Heather Seidel
Their matcha Arnold palmers are heaven.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eana Kim
Fyi - there’s no wifi, no restroom (even for the customer). The cafe is cute and I liked my matcha.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Nicolai Cauchy
A modern, wannabe innovative café rather on the expensive side, but with decent drinks. The homemade Chai was much too strong to my taste, and the pastries not particularly appetizing. But the staff was very friendly. I also encourage a "revolution" against the tap-to-pay machines that force you to leave a tip, when the staff stays behind the counter...SCAM!
This picture is from Sept 16, 2020 at 2:02 PM. the store was near my past job in that area. Though pricy, the food was good. I went a few times I believe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alana
Love the aesthetics! Turmeric maple matcha on HOUSEMADE almond cashew milk was average. Nice but nothing super special compared to ones I get in Australia! I got a mini spoon and some vegan good batch pumpkin loaf too for pumpkin spice season
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Melissa Adams
One of my favorite matcha places in nyc. The home made cashew almond milk is also a nice touch. Food is excellent. Lots of vegetarian options. The staff is all so friendly and nice which makes this spot a local hangout. Cute atmosphere to hang out as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Levy
Weak weak weak matcha. Just a cup of oat milk which is wild. The price is high but standard for a matcha place, just surprised that a place named for matcha seems to prefer the taste of milk
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Alana D (awholelattelana)
Love the aesthetics! Turmeric maple matcha on HOUSEMADE almond cashew milk was average. Nice but nothing super special compared to ones I get in Australia! I got a mini spoon and some vegan good batch pumpkin loaf too for pumpkin spice season
Wonderful cafe! Loved the drinks especially the matcha strawberry latte and loved that it wasn’t too heavy or sweet.
It’s in a very lovely neighborhood too. The cafe is very clean with wonderful staff and swift in serving orders, so you barely feel the waiting time. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't like leaving bad reviews, and only write this to warn those with allergies to cashews or almonds- this cafe doesn't do a great job cleaning their equipment between use and I unfortunately had an allergic reaction to my matcha. I had been one time before, and had no issues, so this instance was a real bummer. Luckily my allergy isn't too severe (don't usually have reactions to nut milk used in the cafe), which is why I assume it's a cleanliness matter. The barista gave me a refund. Management, please take allergies seriously!
Food: 1
Service: 2
Never a miss here! Great lunch here, but most of all the matcha drinks are always perfect whether it’s a classic matcha latte or a summery matcha Arnold Palmer 10/10 vibes. Great place to work at as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The iced matcha for my hubby was flavorless and the steamed milk in my drink was way too coarse and bubbly as well. A barista needs to learn how to steam milk properly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We have been coming for years now and it is so sad to see the rapid decline Chalait has had over the past year. The matcha is light and flavorless, service is off, the store looks dirty and unkept, and there is poor ventilation — it smells. Sad to see how poor management and lack of care and stewardship can soon take out a UWS staple. Hope someone reads this message and makes the necessary changes to bring back a great product, and a place that is harmonious and clean to spend an afternoon sipping great matcha or coffee.
(Picture after drink was re-made 2x so it was matcha, not milk with ice)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Cute atmosphere, but matcha is consistently underwhisked. I come here every few weeks and am always hoping the drinks will be less grainy, but they never are. Poorly-prepared matcha for a matcha-based cafe.
Only tasted a pistacchio bread dessert but it was very nice, so i cant ralk a out other food.
But their matcha latte was very nice! And the shop is nice and quiet for a chat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Their matcha Arnold palmers are heaven.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fyi - there’s no wifi, no restroom (even for the customer). The cafe is cute and I liked my matcha.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
A modern, wannabe innovative café rather on the expensive side, but with decent drinks. The homemade Chai was much too strong to my taste, and the pastries not particularly appetizing. But the staff was very friendly.
I also encourage a "revolution" against the tap-to-pay machines that force you to leave a tip, when the staff stays behind the counter...SCAM!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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This picture is from Sept 16, 2020 at 2:02 PM. the store was near my past job in that area. Though pricy, the food was good. I went a few times I believe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the aesthetics! Turmeric maple matcha on HOUSEMADE almond cashew milk was average. Nice but nothing super special compared to ones I get in Australia! I got a mini spoon and some vegan good batch pumpkin loaf too for pumpkin spice season
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
One of my favorite matcha places in nyc. The home made cashew almond milk is also a nice touch. Food is excellent. Lots of vegetarian options. The staff is all so friendly and nice which makes this spot a local hangout. Cute atmosphere to hang out as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Weak weak weak matcha. Just a cup of oat milk which is wild. The price is high but standard for a matcha place, just surprised that a place named for matcha seems to prefer the taste of milk
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Love the aesthetics! Turmeric maple matcha on HOUSEMADE almond cashew milk was average. Nice but nothing super special compared to ones I get in Australia! I got a mini spoon and some vegan good batch pumpkin loaf too for pumpkin spice season
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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