Colorful, exotic place featuring Chai tea and snacks, plus events space.
Clo
The interior of The Chai Spot is lovely and offers a refuge for customers, especially during this bitter cold! My friend and I bought a Coconut Rose to share on a Saturday morning, around 11 am. The drink was slightly sweet and rich. There were not many people inside when we got there. We grabbed a cushion inside and relaxed while escaping from the cold outside. The Chai Spot is a nice third space to hang with friends.
… moreManu Gomez
Most mediocre, overpriced chai I’ve had. As other local reviewers have mentioned, I wanted to like this place, the concept is great, a percentage of profits go towards Pakistan. The reality was very different. I had the traditional chai, which indeed tastes like cardamom flavored water, and my companion had the coconut rose chai, which was admittedly gross and watery. The bohemian vibe at the back is unclean at best. I don’t know what is going on with the playlist but it seems like some college dorm fantasy. The only saving grace was that since it’s early January the place was mostly empty. Sure, come for the IG hype and live your “authentic” experience or maybe you’re tired and need a place to chill. In any case, Chinatown is filled with too great places to come to this one to buy bad chai. Want some good chai? Try the myriad of other places with decent chai.
… moreChristina
Chai Spot is the ultimate third space, and one of my favorite places in NYC. I am a frequent flyer here. I come all the way from Brooklyn. Every time I have come to do work, create, or savor a delicious homemade chai with a friend, I have always found a seat in the back. I appreciate Chai Spot’s intentional atmosphere. Soft music and soft lighting create a soft atmosphere, where friends sit comfortably and enjoy quiet conversations. I cannot say enough positive things about this hidden gem in Lower Manhattan. One of the city’s best kept secrets (selfishly, I hope it stays that way!)
… moreSoraya DaCosta
Cozy tea spot near Chinatown. A great place to chill, enjoy tea or Turkish coffee and step away from the city madness.
An unexpected experience when in the city. Worth the visit.
… moreSaurabh Rastogi
We’ve been coming here since COVID and genuinely used to love this place. The vibe was warm, the service was attentive, and it quickly became one of our favorite local spots. Unfortunately, over the past couple of visits, we’ve experienced consistently poor service and disappointing staff behavior.
When we raised our concerns, we were told that they “have enough customers,” which was especially disheartening to hear as loyal patrons. It’s sad to see such a positive place decline in this way.
We truly enjoyed supporting this local business, but unless there’s a change in attitude and service quality, we’ll likely stop coming here.
… moreAhmed Abbas Naqvi
Very disappointed with my experience here. The chai tasted off and the milk was clearly curdled, but when I raised this with the staff, they were dismissive and rude instead of addressing the issue. There was no effort to apologize, replace the drink, or even listen to the concern. Would not recommend based on both quality and customer service.
… moreOllie Gielas
This was such a lovely surprise I found while walking around. The traditional cardamom chai was delicious and perfectly spiced. The atmosphere is divine and such a cool place to hang out. If I lived in the city near here, I could imagine coming here many a times.
… moreNadine Hosameldin
Very nice cozy and comfort spot, good for a friendly hangout or even a chill date. The atmosphere is pretty down to earth and they sometimes have a nice music selection I like to sing along to occasionally. The seats are very comfortable and the rugs give that familiar foreigner vibe.
… moreRebecca Ng
Honestly, I am surprised this place still exists. I went here a couple years ago. The chai was not only insanely overpriced and mediocre at best, but also, the cashier yelled at me when I went over to peek at the carpeted seating area to take off my shoes. I explained that I was simply looking and he dismissed me lol. When I did peek inside, I saw that people had their shoes on. Im not sure if I appeared unworthy of being a customer of this place, but this memory still haunts me. I have never felt so unwelcome in an area that I practically grew up in.
… moreJohn Gonsalves
The Chai Spot in Soho is a really nice place to relax. The chai is great and the cool seating area makes it a perfect spot to hang out for a while. Very cozy vibe.
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