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We are a veteran-owned authentic Indian chai café proudly serving Pierce County. Specializing in traditional slow-brewed masala chai, handcrafted chai lattes, and fresh baked desserts made in small batches, we bring culture and heritage to every cup. From classic Indian tea blends to specialty drinks and custom cakes with our signature Chantilly frosting, everything is made in-house — never outsourced. Our café is a cozy, family-friendly space where friends gather, families connect, and kids fall in love with our desserts. Whether you’re stopping by for your daily chai, ordering a custom cake, or attending one of our creative events like Cake Painting & Chai nights, we’re here to create memorable experiences. Culture in every sip. Warmth
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Proudly brewing as the first authentic Indian chai café in Pierce County — Lakewood to be precise . We started with one simple passion — a deep love for chai.
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Every cup of chai is brewed to order at Chai Pyala, a new bakery and cafe in Lakewood — the only one of its kind in the South Sound.
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Ed Flordeliz
Chai Pyala is such a gem for Tacoma and the entire Puget Sound. From the moment we walked in, the space felt cozy, welcoming, and genuinely family friendly the kind of place you want to slow down, sit for a while, and enjoy being there.
We had the chance to meet the owners…Guru and Honey who were absolutely wonderful. They were friendly, warm, and clearly proud of what they’re building. You can feel the heart behind this café and the care that goes into every detail.
We ordered two orange cardamom buns, a gulab jamun donut, s’mores cookies, and a chai chocolate chip cookie and everything was fresh, thoughtful, and made with that small batch “made in house” quality you can taste. The flavors felt authentic and comforting, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice.
And the chai… wow. We both ordered masala chai teas that were slow brewed, rich, and full of depth the kind of chai that warms you up and makes you want to take your time with every sip. Honey also offered us a rose saffron chai latte, which was such a beautiful treat. It felt special and fragrant without being overpowering, and it was the perfect “try something new” moment.
If you’re looking for a unique place that offers more than just drinks and desserts a place with culture, hospitality, and warmth Chai Pyala is it. Veteran owned, authentic, and full of heart. We’ll absolutely be back (and we can’t wait to try more of their specialty drinks and creative events).
… moreWe had the chance to meet the owners…Guru and Honey who were absolutely wonderful. They were friendly, warm, and clearly proud of what they’re building. You can feel the heart behind this café and the care that goes into every detail.
We ordered two orange cardamom buns, a gulab jamun donut, s’mores cookies, and a chai chocolate chip cookie and everything was fresh, thoughtful, and made with that small batch “made in house” quality you can taste. The flavors felt authentic and comforting, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice.
And the chai… wow. We both ordered masala chai teas that were slow brewed, rich, and full of depth the kind of chai that warms you up and makes you want to take your time with every sip. Honey also offered us a rose saffron chai latte, which was such a beautiful treat. It felt special and fragrant without being overpowering, and it was the perfect “try something new” moment.
If you’re looking for a unique place that offers more than just drinks and desserts a place with culture, hospitality, and warmth Chai Pyala is it. Veteran owned, authentic, and full of heart. We’ll absolutely be back (and we can’t wait to try more of their specialty drinks and creative events).
Kris Hay
This is no ordinary “coffee shop” — in fact there’s no coffee at all. And that’s a wonderful thing! Chai Pyala (“Tea Cup”) serves authentic chai, chai lattes, and specialty iced chai beverages that put to shame drinks made with the instant chai mix used by most of the industry. Owner Honey Batth grinds and blends the chai spices herself. She also bakes all of the wonderful treats you see in the display case… every cookie, cake, sweet roll, cheesecake, donut, and crème brûlée, is crafted with love. Treat yourself — visit Chai Pyala soon and often!
… moreCharlie Mathews
Bought the strawberry lemonade, masala choc chip and smores cookie, black forest cake, and 2 iced Chai lattes, one ginger and one masala. Everything was exceptional! Its all made in-house, and you will taste that high level of quality in every bite and sip. Owners are very friendly and welcoming.
… moreGenny Herman
This authentic chai is amazing! Several options to choose from and it pairs perfectly with the fresh baked goods. It’ll be your new favorite spot!
… moreRisa Terry
I was curious after seeing a new chai cafe had opened and I’m so glad I decided to check it out!! This past weekend was only their second weekend being open, so they’re still in a soft opening phase with a limited menu. The inside of the cafe is very cute and inviting and there was plenty of seating available when I stopped by. The owner is a very sweet woman who kindly explained the menu to me and the different types of chai, lattes, lassi drinks, and pastries. I had never tried a traditional chai before so she suggested the masala chai. She explained that masala is a Hindi word for mix or blend because it refers to a mix or blend of spices. For this drink, she makes her own blend of spices, which includes ginger, cardamom,and black pepper to name a few. She also let me know that all of the pastries are baked in-house. I decided to get The gulab jamun donut (a traditional syrupy fried Indian dessert re imagined as a baked donut) and a freshly baked masala chai chocolate chip cookie. Both were incredibly delicious. The donut was subtly sweet, with a fluffy golden dough topped with a syrupy glaze and a few rose petals. The cookie reminded me a bit of a Mexican hot chocolate with the way the spices intermingled with the chocolate.
The traditional chai is made on the stove and only comes with whole milk (or without milk perhaps). There is a lactose free option, which I ordered. However, the latte versions can be made with oat or almond milk. The drink also came unsweetened and while there was sugar available to sweeten it to my liking, I found it to be perfect as it was. It was warm and spicy and comforting. Something to note is that I am quite sensitive to caffeine, so I have to be careful with coffee. This tea was caffeinated, yes, but not so much that I was left shaking. There is a stronger option on the menu for those who seek it (though I forget the name)!
The price point is comparable to many of the matcha cafes in the area, so I found it to be quite reasonable 🙂 I’m hoping to go back soon and try a rose lemonade or a lassi!
… moreThe traditional chai is made on the stove and only comes with whole milk (or without milk perhaps). There is a lactose free option, which I ordered. However, the latte versions can be made with oat or almond milk. The drink also came unsweetened and while there was sugar available to sweeten it to my liking, I found it to be perfect as it was. It was warm and spicy and comforting. Something to note is that I am quite sensitive to caffeine, so I have to be careful with coffee. This tea was caffeinated, yes, but not so much that I was left shaking. There is a stronger option on the menu for those who seek it (though I forget the name)!
The price point is comparable to many of the matcha cafes in the area, so I found it to be quite reasonable 🙂 I’m hoping to go back soon and try a rose lemonade or a lassi!
Fertessa Scott
We were the first customers of the day during the soft opening. My fiance and I ordered
2 Gulab Jamun Donuts
1 Dulce de Leche creme brulee
1 Pistachio creme brulee
1 s’mores cookie
1 chai tiramisu
1 Masala Chai (hot) w/ lactose free milk
1 Gulab Jamun specialty chai (iced)
Black Forest cake
We both unanimously agreed the s’mores cookie was our favorite, that was until we tried the creme brulee. Without a doubt it was the best creme brulee I’ve ever had. My fiance and I both changed the creme brulee as our top pick, so much so that we bought another one. Both were perfect, we could not choose between the pistachio and dulce de Leche as the best. (And we got lucky because the dulce de Leche wasn’t even officially available yet and the owners let us get a sneak peek since we enjoyed the Pistachio so much.
The chai was great. The Masala chai came without sweetner, but there is a station that keys you add sugar sweetener if you wish. It and perfectly with our array of sweets. The Gulab Jamun only comes iced and was wonderfully sweetened. My fiance said the flavor changed over time due to the way the drink was layered which was a pleasant surprise. Mango Lassi was well done also.
The tiramisu and black forest cake use whipped cream which gives it a satisfying texture without being overly sweet or heavy. Everything we had was flavorful and made with care. We look forward to coming back again soon.
… more2 Gulab Jamun Donuts
1 Dulce de Leche creme brulee
1 Pistachio creme brulee
1 s’mores cookie
1 chai tiramisu
1 Masala Chai (hot) w/ lactose free milk
1 Gulab Jamun specialty chai (iced)
Black Forest cake
We both unanimously agreed the s’mores cookie was our favorite, that was until we tried the creme brulee. Without a doubt it was the best creme brulee I’ve ever had. My fiance and I both changed the creme brulee as our top pick, so much so that we bought another one. Both were perfect, we could not choose between the pistachio and dulce de Leche as the best. (And we got lucky because the dulce de Leche wasn’t even officially available yet and the owners let us get a sneak peek since we enjoyed the Pistachio so much.
The chai was great. The Masala chai came without sweetner, but there is a station that keys you add sugar sweetener if you wish. It and perfectly with our array of sweets. The Gulab Jamun only comes iced and was wonderfully sweetened. My fiance said the flavor changed over time due to the way the drink was layered which was a pleasant surprise. Mango Lassi was well done also.
The tiramisu and black forest cake use whipped cream which gives it a satisfying texture without being overly sweet or heavy. Everything we had was flavorful and made with care. We look forward to coming back again soon.
Aimee Mitchell
I loved this place! I went for the first time today and ordered a cardamom chai latte and it was so good. Not overly sweet. There was a deal to get 50% off the white chocolate raspberry cake if you bought a latte so I took advantage of that. I also tried the cardamom creme brulee which was really tasty! Definitely will be coming back. Ample parking and the owners were welcoming and friendly!
… moreMichaela Slavens
The owners are so lovely! All the treats are exceptional. We had a chai chocolate chip cookie and the mango tiramisu. Delicious and unique! Everything made in house, which is such a welcome change. Not overly sweet, so full of flavor. We had an iced masala chai latte and a hot original chai – sweeten to your own liking. Give them a chance to impress you, you won’t be disappointed!
… moreSusanne Conger
The chai is authentic and delicious! I want to try all the treats, but can’t stop thinking about that cardamom bun! Service is warm and friendly. It’s the kind of place you want to stay for a while!
… moreTrista Smith
Delicious chai! Love that every drink, concentrate, and baked good is made in house! The owner was super friendly and helpful. 10/10 will be coming back
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