Super minimalist, solid chai, straightforward spot! Came here on a whim on a rainy night with my elderly mother and it was the perfect warm and delightful spot to warm up with a delicious warm cup of tea. I think I'll come back with a friend to try the "tea flight".
Sofia D.
This place is Super cool also very authentic and excellent!! Using real ingredients vs concentrate tea. It's really nice to see the passion the owner has for his place. I had the chai and it was excellent. I'm very sensitive when it comes to chai, and this one didn't bother my stomach. It's was the right amount of spices and sweetness. I'll be back for sure;)!
Elizabeth S.
Wonderful chai made from scratch. Finally, the real deal in NYC. The man who makes it/serves it is lovely. Nice calm cafe with good music. Will be back for sure.
Ashley W.
The perfect cozy spot for a warm drink on a rainy chilly day. The inside is minimalist yet still welcoming. There are different seating options although not a ton of space. Since it's not normally too busy you can find a spot to sit. The barista was very kind and brought us our drinks when they were ready. They have decaf options too which is really nice.
Amanda D.
Chai, Matcha & other teas are my thing, I've never been into coffee so when I'm walking through the LES & see a sign that says "Voted Top Chai" I knew I would be stopping in. The space is sparse, no tables or anything, walk all the way to the back to order your drink. The day I went a local designer was showcasing some clothes & jewelry, she mentioned that she isn't there permanently so I'm thinking it changes a lot. On to the Chai. I died when I saw that all the drinks were already made with Oat milk. As someone who only drinks Oat milk, this was a great surprise. I thought it had a great spice level, not a deep color but very tasty! Very much enjoyed it! Wish the cup was larger for the price but would still come & order again. Next time I would like to pick up the pre-bottled chai's to have in my fridge. Love that they have that option!
Hasan
Great Chai (coming from the family chai wala) This guy knows what he’s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin K.
Love this chai bar! Ever since stumbling across it a few years ago, my wife and I have been craving it. The chai here is very smooth and fragrant. It's the most delicious chai that we've had. The space inside is cozy with a warm ambiance.
Sofia K
Amazing chai tea!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erika L.
Absolutely the best chai! Made from scratch. No bags. It's the real deal!! The man who makes it is the one to serve it to you.
Olivia S.
I came here for The Hideout Chai Bar x Berlu pop-up. The summer heat was turned up so obvi I had to order an iced chai to go. The chai is so smooth - there was absolutely no gritty substance with every sip. Plus, I truly appreciate them making it vegan - oat milk ftw! Thanks for the exposure with this pop-up. Def worth coming back for more chai!
Nice chill spot. Clean cut yet homey atmosphere. Iced regular chai (they have decaf!) was refreshingly spicy. Unique taste that sets it apart from others. You can taste the cardamom, cinnamon and pepper prominently, but it melds well. Definitely recommend. The barista is also kind with great advice.
Navani R.
The best chai I've ever had. So flavorful, and the oat milk surprisingly works very well. Personally, I like the chai much better hot but iced also tastes good. Really well designed spot as well and the owner is wonderful. You have to try it.
Jaimie C.
Ambiance- minimal, simplistic decor. Cool place to study/read or a coffee date! They claim to have the best chai in town. I haven't tried many other chai places, but this place is solid! The chai was very good. We got the tea flight with hojicha green tea, chai tea, chai latte and golden milk. Hojicha was very light, green tea flavor was very subtle, almost tastes like water. The chai tho, I was a fan! Would definitely come back to get the full size next time!
Patricia T.
We came here to wait out a dinner reservation in the area after being surprised that this place was open around 6 PM. Super pleasant surprise as we think we have just found THE best chai / rooibos tea in NYC. Hidden gem in LES Ambiance is super chill, small space but really has everything you need. Beautiful room. I wish I took a picture !! Not a ton of seating though but we were able to sit a full family at their long table inside.We got the iced chai / rooibos teas with oat milk. The chai was incredible, spicy and creamy with just the right amount of notes. It felt really "deeply" flavored in ways that other chai I've had in NYC and elsewhere hasn't been. The rooibos SLAPPED, the pepper note was unlike anything I've had, and I'd highly recommend to anyone who's into tea.The guy manning the counter (sir, are you the owner?) was very sweet and patient with our large party, including my parents and a teenager. Cannot wait to be back!!
William C.
It's cute. You walk downstairs into the small tea 'cafe'. The are several delicious teas to choose from, to enjoy in house, or to go. I really like Earl Grey tea but the Chai tea here is completely aromatic with a wonderful balance of spices. It's pre-made with oat milk which provides some sweetness. The tea is served pretty hot. My suggestion is to wait a few minutes and let the tea cool. For me, I could appreciate the flavors a lot more. The person serving the tea looks like the owner. He may not be, but he's totally invested in customer's happiness and his service skills are great. I tasted the Earl Grey tea, it's very good also. I suggest the hot tea, but on a hot day, cold could be more refreshing
Super minimalist, solid chai, straightforward spot! Came here on a whim on a rainy night with my elderly mother and it was the perfect warm and delightful spot to warm up with a delicious warm cup of tea. I think I'll come back with a friend to try the "tea flight".
This place is Super cool also very authentic and excellent!! Using real ingredients vs concentrate tea. It's really nice to see the passion the owner has for his place. I had the chai and it was excellent. I'm very sensitive when it comes to chai, and this one didn't bother my stomach. It's was the right amount of spices and sweetness. I'll be back for sure;)!
Wonderful chai made from scratch. Finally, the real deal in NYC. The man who makes it/serves it is lovely. Nice calm cafe with good music. Will be back for sure.
The perfect cozy spot for a warm drink on a rainy chilly day. The inside is minimalist yet still welcoming. There are different seating options although not a ton of space. Since it's not normally too busy you can find a spot to sit. The barista was very kind and brought us our drinks when they were ready. They have decaf options too which is really nice.
Chai, Matcha & other teas are my thing, I've never been into coffee so when I'm walking through the LES & see a sign that says "Voted Top Chai" I knew I would be stopping in. The space is sparse, no tables or anything, walk all the way to the back to order your drink. The day I went a local designer was showcasing some clothes & jewelry, she mentioned that she isn't there permanently so I'm thinking it changes a lot. On to the Chai. I died when I saw that all the drinks were already made with Oat milk. As someone who only drinks Oat milk, this was a great surprise. I thought it had a great spice level, not a deep color but very tasty! Very much enjoyed it! Wish the cup was larger for the price but would still come & order again. Next time I would like to pick up the pre-bottled chai's to have in my fridge. Love that they have that option!
Great Chai (coming from the family chai wala) This guy knows what he’s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this chai bar! Ever since stumbling across it a few years ago, my wife and I have been craving it. The chai here is very smooth and fragrant. It's the most delicious chai that we've had. The space inside is cozy with a warm ambiance.
Amazing chai tea!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best chai! Made from scratch. No bags. It's the real deal!! The man who makes it is the one to serve it to you.
I came here for The Hideout Chai Bar x Berlu pop-up. The summer heat was turned up so obvi I had to order an iced chai to go. The chai is so smooth - there was absolutely no gritty substance with every sip. Plus, I truly appreciate them making it vegan - oat milk ftw! Thanks for the exposure with this pop-up. Def worth coming back for more chai!
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Nice chill spot. Clean cut yet homey atmosphere. Iced regular chai (they have decaf!) was refreshingly spicy. Unique taste that sets it apart from others. You can taste the cardamom, cinnamon and pepper prominently, but it melds well. Definitely recommend. The barista is also kind with great advice.
The best chai I've ever had. So flavorful, and the oat milk surprisingly works very well. Personally, I like the chai much better hot but iced also tastes good. Really well designed spot as well and the owner is wonderful. You have to try it.
Ambiance- minimal, simplistic decor. Cool place to study/read or a coffee date! They claim to have the best chai in town. I haven't tried many other chai places, but this place is solid! The chai was very good. We got the tea flight with hojicha green tea, chai tea, chai latte and golden milk. Hojicha was very light, green tea flavor was very subtle, almost tastes like water. The chai tho, I was a fan! Would definitely come back to get the full size next time!
We came here to wait out a dinner reservation in the area after being surprised that this place was open around 6 PM. Super pleasant surprise as we think we have just found THE best chai / rooibos tea in NYC. Hidden gem in LES Ambiance is super chill, small space but really has everything you need. Beautiful room. I wish I took a picture !! Not a ton of seating though but we were able to sit a full family at their long table inside.We got the iced chai / rooibos teas with oat milk. The chai was incredible, spicy and creamy with just the right amount of notes. It felt really "deeply" flavored in ways that other chai I've had in NYC and elsewhere hasn't been. The rooibos SLAPPED, the pepper note was unlike anything I've had, and I'd highly recommend to anyone who's into tea.The guy manning the counter (sir, are you the owner?) was very sweet and patient with our large party, including my parents and a teenager. Cannot wait to be back!!
It's cute. You walk downstairs into the small tea 'cafe'. The are several delicious teas to choose from, to enjoy in house, or to go. I really like Earl Grey tea but the Chai tea here is completely aromatic with a wonderful balance of spices. It's pre-made with oat milk which provides some sweetness. The tea is served pretty hot. My suggestion is to wait a few minutes and let the tea cool. For me, I could appreciate the flavors a lot more. The person serving the tea looks like the owner. He may not be, but he's totally invested in customer's happiness and his service skills are great. I tasted the Earl Grey tea, it's very good also. I suggest the hot tea, but on a hot day, cold could be more refreshing