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Hours
| Friday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2161 Allston Way ste C, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 291-8464
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Reviews
Divya K
Visited Elaichi today after a friend recommended it. Lovely ambience and the fresh smell of cardamom is quite inviting.
I ordered the Elaichi Bun and Karak Chai as it’s the most popular among visitors! They offered to warm up the bun and it tasted heavenly. Not too sweet or heavy – it’s just right! They were making a fresh batch of chai – so I waited a few mins and it was worth the wait! Don’t expect to get a table on a Saturday evening – there’s enough place to stand and enjoy the ambience at this lovely cafe!
Highly recommend this place!!!
… moreI ordered the Elaichi Bun and Karak Chai as it’s the most popular among visitors! They offered to warm up the bun and it tasted heavenly. Not too sweet or heavy – it’s just right! They were making a fresh batch of chai – so I waited a few mins and it was worth the wait! Don’t expect to get a table on a Saturday evening – there’s enough place to stand and enjoy the ambience at this lovely cafe!
Highly recommend this place!!!
Rebeca Stacey
Best chai in Berkeley! Both their classic and their seasonal items are delightful and carefully crafted. The flavors are notably authentic. The atmosphere of the store is the finishing touch.
… moreWilson Tsang
TLDR: muted flavor from the chai, $6.25 for 8oz is very overpriced
We came and ordered a cardamom bun and two drinks. The masala chai was not spicy at all admins had very muted flavors. The iced Karak chai surprisingly had a stronger tea flavor but no other flavors stood out, just a strong tea flavor. Also paying over $6 for an 8oz pour just feels too much. I did enjoy the outdoor seating area
… moreWe came and ordered a cardamom bun and two drinks. The masala chai was not spicy at all admins had very muted flavors. The iced Karak chai surprisingly had a stronger tea flavor but no other flavors stood out, just a strong tea flavor. Also paying over $6 for an 8oz pour just feels too much. I did enjoy the outdoor seating area
James K
Good chai and quiche and slightly frantic vibe (4/5 Green Stars)
I’ve been meaning to try Elaichi Co for some time now, thinking it might eventually become a regular spot. I had the karak rose chai with oat milk ($7.25 for 8 oz. drink, including +$1 for oat milk and +$1 for rose syrup) and the paratha quiche ($6). The drink was weirdly only lukewarm – this doesn’t bother me too much but I know others are stickers for their hot drinks being hot. I would get it again but the larger 12 oz. size, which costs only $0.75 more. The quiche was nicely made with good pastry and had interesting flavors (a little spicy!)
The atmosphere in the place didn’t win me over for a couple of reasons. The staff seemed a bit frantic and created a nervous energy, and the bass on the music was way too much. The music itself was good, but the bass was just annoying. The Wi-Fi cuts off after 90 minutes with a gentle message to move on and free up space for other customers.
I’m also giving Elaichi Co 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on the following:
• As far as I can see, the whole menu is vegetarian. Not sure how much of it is vegan – maybe the new aloo tikki paratha roll if you get it without the side of yogurt? This would definitely be my next order!
• A $1 charge for plant-based milk! That just makes me mad, nudging people back towards traditional dairy. Thanks to a campaign from Paul McCartney, Peet’s recently dropped its charge for plant-based milks. Please do the same, Elaichi Co!
• They are pretty good about giving detail on ingredient sourcing. For example there’s Dandelion chocolate in the cookie, TCHO chocolate in the hot chocolate, organic matcha in the matcha latte and organic black tea in the karak chai.
• Here’s more on their main product, the karak chai: Organic loose-leaf CTC Assam black tea from Chota Tingrai Farm in India and single-origin cardamom from Chemparathy Estate in India
• Nice cups are provided for having your chai in-house.
… moreI’ve been meaning to try Elaichi Co for some time now, thinking it might eventually become a regular spot. I had the karak rose chai with oat milk ($7.25 for 8 oz. drink, including +$1 for oat milk and +$1 for rose syrup) and the paratha quiche ($6). The drink was weirdly only lukewarm – this doesn’t bother me too much but I know others are stickers for their hot drinks being hot. I would get it again but the larger 12 oz. size, which costs only $0.75 more. The quiche was nicely made with good pastry and had interesting flavors (a little spicy!)
The atmosphere in the place didn’t win me over for a couple of reasons. The staff seemed a bit frantic and created a nervous energy, and the bass on the music was way too much. The music itself was good, but the bass was just annoying. The Wi-Fi cuts off after 90 minutes with a gentle message to move on and free up space for other customers.
I’m also giving Elaichi Co 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on the following:
• As far as I can see, the whole menu is vegetarian. Not sure how much of it is vegan – maybe the new aloo tikki paratha roll if you get it without the side of yogurt? This would definitely be my next order!
• A $1 charge for plant-based milk! That just makes me mad, nudging people back towards traditional dairy. Thanks to a campaign from Paul McCartney, Peet’s recently dropped its charge for plant-based milks. Please do the same, Elaichi Co!
• They are pretty good about giving detail on ingredient sourcing. For example there’s Dandelion chocolate in the cookie, TCHO chocolate in the hot chocolate, organic matcha in the matcha latte and organic black tea in the karak chai.
• Here’s more on their main product, the karak chai: Organic loose-leaf CTC Assam black tea from Chota Tingrai Farm in India and single-origin cardamom from Chemparathy Estate in India
• Nice cups are provided for having your chai in-house.
Isabella Vavra
Elaichi is my favorite coffee shop, which is hard won in an area with so many good ones. The flavors are amazing, the workers have always been kind and helpful, and the seating areas are so cozy. Definitely recommend the chai and the pistachio loaf cake.
… moreAli
Ordered a hot choco and chai latte! Decent hot choco. Nice art on top! Nice atmosphere. Bunch of students with laptops as usual. I like the chill music they have on.
… moreE Lee
Pretty loud and crowded when we went. We waited about 10 minutes and a table did open up. There were a lot of 2 top seats. My friend enjoyed their tumeric latte. I had a whole milk chai which was warm and flavorful. I was surprised by the milk skin with my initial sip but got used to it.
… moreYusuf Ashfaq
Flew in from Portland to check out this place and it was certainly worth it. Nestled in the heart of Berkeley you’ll find Elaichi co which is a south Asian inspired coffee shop. Walking in you’re immediately surrounded by the traditional desi ambience which I love. The attention to detail and decor is very cool. The service is fantastic with workers who are available to answer any and all questions. I went for the Karak chai and pistachio cake which were amazing. The chai was served in a clay cup which I wish I could have taken home with me. Pricing feels slightly on the higher end but it may be relative to the area. They also have a prayer room in the back which is sincerely appreciated. Overall, I love this place and will certainly return!
… moreMehrnoosh Kh
Amazing coffee shop with cool and friendly staff. They have some special flavors of Chai and coffee.
… moreChris E
AMAZING! I love everything I’ve had here: karak chai, elaichi bun, pistachio cake, paratha roll. Lately the white choco pistachio latte has had me in a chokehold and I’m happy to submit.
I actually disagree with a previous review that their drinks are overpriced. We as consumers also have a responsibility to lift up small businesses that we want to stay in business. This is a family business that has thoughtfully curated a flavorful menu of drinks and pastries, and at the same time well-represented their community. I think it’s a fair trade off that we pay a little more given they are investing in sustainable and ethical practices like farm-to-cup. Plus it’s not even overpriced. SB is overpriced. Lol!
But anyway, this place is amazing and I will be a forever customer and will tell all my friends to be customers!
… moreI actually disagree with a previous review that their drinks are overpriced. We as consumers also have a responsibility to lift up small businesses that we want to stay in business. This is a family business that has thoughtfully curated a flavorful menu of drinks and pastries, and at the same time well-represented their community. I think it’s a fair trade off that we pay a little more given they are investing in sustainable and ethical practices like farm-to-cup. Plus it’s not even overpriced. SB is overpriced. Lol!
But anyway, this place is amazing and I will be a forever customer and will tell all my friends to be customers!