My husband & I went for a little date. We ordered the dirty chai and match pistachio cream latte and the butter paneer burrito. They forgot the butter paneer burrito at first. I had to go to the register a second time and pay for it. It tasted good but only the bites that had the butter paneer. The burrito was mainly white rice and it was asymmetric. Some bites were mainly rice and then you'd get a good bite with the butter paneer. Dirty chai didn't taste like chai at all. It was essentially a late. Matcha flavor was very muted and I think the pistachio flavor was mixed with almond paste. The cafe itself was super cute and authentic looking. It was nice to try but wouldn't go again. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Dirty Cardamom Chai and Matcha Pistachio Cream Latte (Iced Only) - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

They make their chai and food in house and they have both savory and sweet foods. I had the masala chai with oat milk today on ice. It was my first time here and for this to be a chai forward tea house I expected the chai to be more bold and potent. I was looking forward to the body warming spices in my tea latte. Maybe because it was a latte the chai was diluted but my drink mainly tasted like a cold black tea - English breakfast or maybe earl grey? Maybe the next time I try this place I'll ask the baristas to ensure the spices are in there. Their chocolate chip cookie was delicious and I can't wait to try the rose pistachio cake. read more

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First time at Chaiwale & Co and it already felt like stepping into a different country. The staff didn't just hand us a menu, they walked us through it for a good ten minutes, translating ingredients like guides leading you through an unfamiliar but delicious jungle. Not once did it feel rushed, just genuine enthusiasm. The food case was loaded with pastries and snacks that looked like they could keep you there all day. My wife and I went overboard and ordered five drinks between us. Chai that felt like comfort in a cup. A rose refresher that was bright and floral. Lavender iced tea that cooled like a breeze. A shaken chocolate drink that was pure fun. And then this lemon mint lavender concoction that hit like an herb garden exploding in your mouth. Intense, maybe even overwhelming, but in a way that makes you want to keep sipping. Somewhere in the middle of it all, I found myself online ordering an Indian tea kettle because theirs looked too cool not to own. That's the kind of place this is. It makes you want to bring the experience home. The chutney sandwich might have been my favorite bite. Just butter and chutney on soft, crustless white bread. Simpleand perfect. It felt like being eight years old, walking home from school, and being handed a snack that told you everything was going to be alright. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

We came here for afternoon tea, and it was easily one of the best experiences we have had. My partner and I enjoy exploring different afternoon tea spots, and this one stood out as truly unique. As someone who prefers savory options, I was delighted to find that their afternoon tea includes hearty, satisfying dishes rather than just light snacks. The experience began with a flavorful appetizer tray and an incredible cup of chai. We chose the cardamom chai, which was a wonderful recommendation from the staff. It was fragrant, rich, and comforting. For the main course, we each ordered a burrito. I had the butter chicken, and my partner tried the tandoori chicken. Both were delicious, and we shared bites of each. For dessert, we enjoyed a rose pistachio loaf, a Dubai chocolate donut, and a mango milk cake. Every treat was outstanding. The service was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable. The setting was cozy, visually charming, and very comfortable. This was a truly memorable afternoon tea experience, and we look forward to returning. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

Such a cute spot to grab a chai to sip on as we strolled downtown Orange. I tried the karak chai and there were times when it had an almost savory taste to it, it was really interesting and not overly sweet but had a lot of great spice to it. I paired it with the rose pistachio loaf. Usually with rose flavor, the concern is that it will be overly rosy with that artificial floral flavor, but that wasn't the case here. If anything, I thought maybe they could go a little heavier on the flavor as it was really light to me. Staff were friendly and there's a lot of seating space here inside and outside. read more

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The ambiance was really nice! Walking in and seeing the menu was easy and simple, it was easy to find a seat and the place was decently full. I had the dirty chai latte and it was honestly pretty good! It was strong at the bottom but when you mix the cream it's really nice, not super sweet either which is a nice change. read more

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Stopped in for a beverage and snack break. Inside is cozy with plenty of seating. Service was friendly and helpful. It was already midafternoon so no caffeine for me. I opted for the lavender nimbu pani which was described as a spiced lemonade with a hint of lavender and mint. However, I didn't note any lavender. It was interesting as I've never had nimbu pani before. I would order again. I also got the pistachio chocolate chip cookie, which was massive and delicious. Cookie was on the harder, crunchy side but it was enjoyable. Unique cafe. Next time, will definitely come in to try their chai. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

This space is very spacious and beautiful. They have many types of seating- outdoors, hightop chairs, some regular table seating and then a couch in the back corner. The service was great. The men got me everything that I ordered in a very timely manner and were kind. Unfortunately, I didn't really love anything that I ordered, but I hope to try other things on the menu. I ordered the Cardamom Chai and I wish there was more of a stronger chia flavor. I ordered it with regular milk and maybe the milk diluted the flavor a bit. The Kulfi Tres Leche was good, the Rose & Pistachio loaf was dry and tasted old. read more

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Came on a Monday night for some dessert. We ordered this kulfi tres leches cake and it might've been too rose for me and a little sweet. I don't know if I enjoyed the three desserts we had here. Maybe will come back to try the chai. read more

Came here while my BF came to attend a Yelp event. We ordered the Chai, Chocolate Mousse cake and a Mango Lassi. The Chocolate Mousse cake was thick and rich with a brownie type crust. Very chocolatey and delicious. I tasted the Chai tea and it tasted exactly how I expected- I'm not a fan of Chai tea. I got the Mango Lassi, which was also rich and creamy. Lots of mango flavor and like a milkshake. My friends used to order this often. It was my first. It was delicious. The table was filthy from the previous guest. They had a plate lots of napkins, water cups and coffee mugs. We moved them to the side so that we had a clean space for when our order to arrives. The servers are nice but I wish they had cleaned it up much quicker. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Lighting and teapots - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

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Great teas, coffees, and desserts. I got a Dirty Chai (with a shot of espresso in it) - was very good. Ambiance was good. Service was fine. Not many tables inside, but you can also drink outside, so you can people and dog watch. I will be a repeat customer. read more

It's Chai Time! Loved the place, the ambiance, and their simple yet delicious menu. They also have plenty of great options for kids, making it a perfect spot for families to relax and enjoy together! read more

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The tres leches cake slice was divine- not too sweet with condensed milk and some rose petals. Got a recommended chai that was sweet and good service but no outlets to study. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

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Okay, first things first: where is the Punjabi hospitality?! the vibe here is actually great. Let's talk about the food and drinks because it was a rollercoaster. The mango lassi? Spot on. Absolutely elite, and much better than a sketchy stuff you get on Pioneer Blvd . I really wanted to love the Kashmiri chai, but unfortunately, it was a bit too watery and definitely not that "McDonald's third-degree burn hot" temperature I need my tea to be. That being said, it still actually tasted like home, so they get points for that! As for the snacks--the masala chips were absolutely happening! But the samosas? Abysmal. Total letdown. Overall, I'm definitely coming back. Everyone keeps raving about the Karak chai, so that's officially next on my hit list. 5 stars for the emotional roller coaster! read more

My daughter and I went and got the kashmiri chai, mango lassi cheesecake and gulab jaman cheesecake. we enjoyed all 3. The mango lassi had a spice in the pulp that I wasn't a fan of but my daughter loved it. It's a very authentic move, as desi people add certain spices to their fruit salads and such. I LOVED the gulab jaman cheesecake it was delicious and perfect. The rose syrup was a beautiful addition. The kashmiri chai was delicious and perfect as well. It's a heavy chai in the sense that it is made with a lot of milk and pistachio. I loved it!! The workers were kind and helpful and the ambiance is cute. Located in ol town Orange right by Chapman university. I was raving about it read more

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Food was not good, had no flavor, chicken tikka masala and chicken tandoori was horrible, aloo paratha and gobi paratha had no flavor. Chai was like water. Please don't go there after seeing in instagram. You will not be happy and will not very disappointed. The owner needs to have the his wife taste the food and make lots of adjustments. read more

Cute little place, love the ambiance, love the hanging tea kettle, indian fusion theme. Service was good, friendly smiles and greetings. Food however was mediocre. I had the kadak and masala chai, both tasted the same no difference at all. Also had the rose matcha, if you are falooda fan then this is your drink. Avacado toast, the Avacado had semi flavour but it's a soggy toast w mashed Avacado on top nothing special. The kulfi tres leche was not bad, definitely had that kulfi taste, its not super sweet. Gulab cheesecake was okay, nothing great. The presentation was pretty. Overall okay place, I was not that impressed! read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

I stopped by on a whim after grabbing a gift next door. The ambiance is delightful and cozy (bonus: a baby shower was being set up), the staff was friendly, and the drinks were both delicious. I asked for 1/2 sweet, and they were just how I like them - deep flavor, not too sweet, and the creamy top was luxurious! The desserts look interesting (the cookies are huge!), so I will definitely have to stop by and try those sometime, in addition to trying the chai! read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Pistachio Latte 12oz, Matcha Pistachio Cream Latte 12oz - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

Let's talk food first. The butter chicken and paneer tikka masala is a bit of a joke. It's more like white rice and flour burrito laced with some chicken and paneer and a whiff of masala. I would give both a pass. The cardamom iced tea was nice. As was the rasmalai cake. The gulab jamun cheesecake is sweet enough to put one in a diabetic coma. Give that a pass. The mango lassi was very nice. The service was shabby. How do you serve food and dessert without a fork, knife or spoon? Three times! Oh, and while it was busy ... a smile never did hurt anyone. The ladies were nice and professional. The men not so much. read more

Delicious chai tea. We got the Karak Chai and Masala Chai, both with oat milk and no sugar. By far some of the best chai tea we've ever had! read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Masala Chai and Karak Chai. - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

Very chill chai spot in downtown Orange. We enjoyed a pot of their chai and loved the ambiance! read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Karak Chai Kettle - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

Stopped in for two chai teas and had a great experience. The ambiance is beautiful and welcoming. Anmol checked our preferred sweetness level before making the teas, which was much appreciated, and both Anmol and Gurtej provided friendly service. Dilip, the manager, also stopped by to check on us while we enjoyed our tea. Great service, delicious chai, and a wonderful atmosphere! We will definitely be coming back. The cookies are really good.. ask for them warmed! read more

I'm kind of disappointed I was excited to try my drink was not good but it tasted like milk and the syrup tasted old. I don't know if it's just me, but I couldn't taste the spice/flavor read more

Came in w my partner, he ordered our chai and meal it was delicious. I've had this place on my Yelp bookmark and was excited to come here with him. It is located on the corner and restaurant spot is pretty big as there are sittings inside and out. They play music inside and is decorated very nicely and staff was friendly. I wanna come back and try out more goodies they have here. read more

my friends and i were fiending for a sweet treat on a sunday afternoon, and they keep talking about the cheesecakes here, so i had to try them myself! we got a mango lassi cheesecake and a pistachio cheesecake, and both were so good !! literally changed my cheesecake life. the mango lassi cheesecake had a nice tartness that balanced the more sweet and creamy pistachio cheesecake. i could honestly eat a whole cheesecake by myself and not get sick of it because of how good it was! i also got a rose matcha, and i was honestly not a big fan of this. the rose flavor was overpowering the matcha, and i couldnt really taste the matcha anymore. the cafe itself is very cute and has a lot of seating to relax in! there are a lot of other baked goods and foods too. i would definitely come back for the cheesecakes again, and maybe to try the other goods! read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Matcha Rose Latte 16oz - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

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I really enjoyed their breakfast burritos, which has no meat and always a plus. They have a variety of drinks--something for everyone. The saffron latte is incredibly fragrant and flavorful, my favorite. read more

Ok, so I didn't have the Chai, so can't comment on that ... But the burritos were not good at all - tried both, dry, no flavor. Shared with my kids - who gave me the "what the heck is this Dad?" look.. Guess we can't be friends.. read more

Very cute interior. Lots of coffee and tea drink options Selection of food and desserts read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

Ordered the full size Kulfi Tres Leche cake for a bridal henna party. The cake was very tasty and rich. Got rave reviews from the family that was visiting from India, that it was very authentic. Staff were very friendly and super helpful. They make the whipped topping fresh when you place the order. Street parking is available. They have a variety of other pastries and teas with a cozy seating area inside and a chairs and tables outside. read more

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Ok, let me put you up on game with these Chai teas that will relax your brain. The drinks are off the chain with delicious flavors that are insane. So this is what I got that made my body rock. The Masala Chai was suggested so I hit that up and it came with an eye pleasing presentation down to the cup. Ohhh so curvy and voluptuous. I just couldn't wait to put my hands around the waist and have a taste. It's like heavenly bliss, each sip was like a kiss of flavorful lips that's hard to resist. With that I also ordered the Mango Lassi refresher and it couldn't get any better. Oh but it did! We also ordered the Tandoori Chicken Burrito, yes a burrito! Maaannn! This Shhh was Fire and it definitely satisfied my desire for something different and very flavorful. The shop is so so super cuuute! I was definitely digging the vibe and the service was great. They have a nice patio to people watch or chill inside and catch the cool vibe. They also have a lot of desserts and other small bites I'm definitely going to check out. And that's my take on it, Peace out. read more

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Stopped by to support a wonderful small business at the orange circle, and I was not disappointed! First off this cute cafe is the perfect place to grab morning breakfast and an afternoon pick me up. They offer a variety of pastries and cakes baked fresh in house along with Indian fusion burritos. They also have Chai that I have yet to try! I ordered pretty much all their pastries to try a little bit of everything. I got the following: - mango lassi cheesecake: so moist and fresh - pistachio cheesecake - a bit too thick in consistency (wish it was more soft with more pista flavor) - gulab Jamun cheesecake (so good but really sweet if you like that) - eggless mango milk cake (really good for eggless folks) - kulfi tres leches cake (my favorite!! ) - pistachio chocolate cookies (my second favorite!! Perfect amount of pista to chocolate chip ratio) - rose pistachio bread (my third favorite!! Goes so well with a hot cup of coffee or chai) - rasgulla donut (not a fan as it was too sweet) - Dubai chocolate knafeh donut (it was okay) Overall, worth trying and I definitely need to be back to try their savory items & chai!! read more

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Super cute spot. Parking is on the street but I had no issue finding any. I got the roobios lavender tea and a mango ice cream. Both were tasty & a good size. Loved the inside lots of good seating & great decor. Service was fast & friendly. Would definitely come back. read more

The ambiance was my vibe unfortunately the staff vibe did not match. It's typical coldness, rigidity, and greedy corporate chain dressed in Bollywood boho chic drag. I did not see their special combo until after I ordered a meal and drink. When I asked my server why she didn't offer the special and if they would honor it, she said it's "too late.". Overpriced pre-packaged food (dry chicken), mediocre drinks, and cold staff ruined the vibe. read more

I love Chaiwale and still miss them from their Pasadena days. Now every time I'm in the OC, I HAVE to stop by for a cup of their karak chai and that legendary gulab jamun cheesecake. Sunny, the owner, is genuinely one of the nicest people you'll meet and the whole team is just as great. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a decent sized menu that covers everything from food to dessert. Perfect spot for a cozy catch-up or a late-night hangout. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

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so as a fellow Indian, I was excited to try this place out. I was very disappointed in the items I got. the chai wasn't anything special, to the point that I'd prefer to make it at home given that it would be better and cheaper. I also got the gulab Jamun latte and it tasted more sour than expired milk. not sure what they thought a gulab jamun tasted like, but def not like that. if you're desi, i would absolutely skip this location. would prefer to give my address out and make these at home instead. read more

I decided to give this restaurant a chance despite reading numerous negative reviews about the staff. If Yelp allowed it, I would give this place zero stars because customer service appears to be the last thing on their minds. What I find interesting is how quickly glowing positive reviews seem to appear whenever a negative review is posted. After my experience, it makes me question the authenticity of some of the reviews on Yelp. Never coming here again! read more

I visited Chaiwale & Co in Orange on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the farmer's market. When I first got there, it wasn't too busy, but a wave of people came in after 1 pm before it died down around 2 pm. The interior is nicely decorated, & I really liked the fun music. The atmosphere was lively & a great spot to catch up with friends. Even though it was a more social spot, I was still able to get some work done with noise-cancelling headphones. I ordered their masala chai, which was good, but I'd like to try some of their other chai options next time. They also offer a wide variety of food items & pastries. I'll definitely be visiting again soon to try their seasonal matcha mango lassi. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - food display - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California

Stopped in for a hot morning chai after exploring the farmer's market with the fam! We shared the Masala Chai teapot which was perfect for 4 people. It was so smooth, creamy, and delicious - perfectly authentic chai with a quality that you just cannot beat. Located in a fun area of Old Town Orange close to so many other cute local shops. There's plenty of seating both inside and out and don't miss the pastry case! So many delicious goodies and cakes. Service was so friendly and warm. Perfect place to spend a morning with loved ones read more

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So glad I found this place! Quaint little place. We tried kulfi tres leches cake, rose pistachio loaf, cutlets, butter paneer burrito, rose latte, matcha latte and Karan chai. Everything was good, loaf was on the dry side but tasty. I would go back to try other items on the menu. read more

Walked by this place a few months back and knew I had to come back and try it! I tried their Karak Chai, which was excellent. It was perfectly unsweet; focusing on the flavors of the tea. The service was also excellent. read more

Chaiwale & Co. - Karak Chai 12oz - Cafes Near Me - Orange, California