I can't think of anything I did not like about chaiwale & co. Love the menu. Great variety of delicious teas, mouth watering bites and desserts to die for!!! And I love the ambiance of the cafe. Had a lovely relaxing evening hanging out with friends. so happy to see this place in San Diego read more

Forget the syrupy coffee-shop version of chai that tastes like someone waved a cinnamon stick over steamed milk. This is the real conversation. The first sip is unapologetic. Cardamom arrives first, followed by ginger that wakes up your palate. Cinnamon and clove settle in, while a touch of black pepper lingers just long enough to remind you this drink comes from a tradition refined over generations. It's not trying to be dessert. It's trying to be chai. What makes this place special isn't just what's in the cup. The atmosphere is as welcoming as a warm mug of chai itself. You walk in, the aroma of spices fills the room, and for a few minutes the pace of the outside world fades away. And don't expect your drink to appear in 90 seconds. This isn't Starbucks, and that's exactly the point. Every cup is crafted with care, giving the tea, spices, and milk the attention they deserve. Good chai isn't rushed, and you can taste the difference. It takes time. The tea is bold enough to carry the spice blend without being overwhelmed, while the milk softens the edges without dulling the experience. Every ingredient earns its place. Good food tells a story about where it came from. Good chai does the same. This cup is warm, honest, and deeply satisfying. Order it. Find a seat. Let them work their craft. Some things are worth waiting for. read more

Chaiwale & Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I enjoyed a nice hot cup of Masala Chai and a couple of samosas from this Indian cafe. The Masala Chai offered a nice cinnamon and honey. It was very smooth and very pleasant to drink. $5.49 plus tax. The samosas were good too, but they were a little on the greasier side than I would of like, specifically the dough. The potatoes with the curry and peas inside tasted very good. The sauce that came on the side was very good. On the sweet side for sure. The samosas were $7.99 plus tax for two. The hospitality was good. The young man at the counter was informative and the young lady who made my chai was very nice. They offer plenty of inside and outside seating. It's a great place for meet ups. They offer a very good range of eats. read more

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Ambiance..nice place with plenty of seating. Need high chairs though Service..the food came out fast but drinks took a long time. Food...it was okay..I was really excited about this place but disappointed. The rasmalai tiramasu was good but it was spilled when brought out. The gobi parntha was kind of hard and no raita with it.. my ffiend liked her herbal tea. My chardomom dirty chai looked messy and was not very cold and not strong enough. The oc.spot is better. read more

Chaiwale & Co is a new Indian fusion cafe that has recently opened! I like how there is quite an expansive selection of drinks and desserts. Also, I appreciate that all drinks can be ordered hot or iced, making it easy to order according to your preference. I got a hot pistachio latte with oat milk and it was even better than I envisioned. The flavor was spot on, and they even topped it off with latte art. Just a heads up that getting oat milk or almond milk cost an additional $2.50, which is among the highest upcharges I've seen for alternative milk. The mango lassi was great too. It's on the thicker side. Service wise, they were quick and friendly. I'll be back for another pistachio latte, and to try some of the desserts next time! read more

Chaiwale & Co - Mango lassi- tasty but on the thicker side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Chaiwale & Co is an Asian Indian fusion drinks and desserts cafe that just soft opened recently in a structure adjacent to the Sorrento Food Court in Sorrento Valley. This is the first location outside of their home base in Orange. The building it took over housed a short-lived Indian restaurant. The interior retained its dark colored walls, but the decor was spruced up with tea kettles and a large mural on the wall to the left of the service counter. Parking was plentiful in the lot shared with several other businesses in the plaza. I visited during their limited operating hours between 5 and 10 pm. There was quite a throng of customers already seated both inside and outside waiting for their food/drink. The line to place an order was rather short. Menu screens hung on the wall behind the register. The top screen listed the food offerings that included two breakfast items, burritos, prantha, small bites, desserts, ice cream, and cookies. The bottom screen displayed the beverages that included coffee, tea, chai, lattes, matcha specialties, energizers, and non-caffeinated drinks. The chai could be ordered as a kettle that serves up to four people. Baked goods and desserts were on display at the counter. I initially wanted a Samosa as a savory bite, however that item was already sold out for the day. My selections were a piece of the Kulfi Tres Leches Cake along with a Double Matcha Cardamom for a drink. The cake had some flowery toppings and was soaked in sweetened milk. It was a nice dessert albeit pricey at nearly $8 for a small slice. The beverage was more disappointing because neither the matcha nor the cardamom flavors were strong as I would have expected for a double. I will return to try one of the five chai flavors. This place does have a lot of potential although I feel a more focused menu would be beneficial. Based on what I tried, I gave a 3.5 star rating for my first experience at Chaiwale & Co. read more

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This place has a nice hangout vibe, but the best part i feel is that its open at 8am. I hope they have enough traffic to keep these hours. You can actually come get a chai and a paratha for breakfast before work and this is exactly what I did on my first visit. The masala chai was excellent. Piping hot and perfectly spiced. In general I think its too big of a serving to have in one go. The aloo paratha was a pleasant surprise. Again piping hot, aloo stuffing was also delicious and the paratha itself was cooked perfectly. The only complain i had was that i felt robbed of more paratha due to the odd shape :) Will definitely be back here and try the baked goods that look interesting. read more

Chaiwale & Co - Aloo paratha - Pretty good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was really excited to try this place because so many of my Indian friends had been talking about it. When I was in the area, I finally decided to stop by. Unfortunately, my first impression wasn't the best. I waited about 15 minutes before anyone took my order because there was no one at the register. The staff seemed busy making drinks and serving food, so I understand they were occupied, but it would've been nice to have someone acknowledge the people waiting to order. I ordered the Masala Chai, which seems to be one of their most popular drinks, and I couldn't leave without trying one of their desserts, so I went with the Rasmalai Tres Leches. Both were brought out to my table. The chai took a little while to arrive, but I didn't mind the wait. I'd seen a few reviews mentioning that the desserts were dry, but I honestly didn't have that experience. The extra rasmalai milk served with the cake was a game changer. I made sure to spoon some over each bite, and it kept the cake moist and added so much flavor. I really enjoyed it. The chai, on the other hand, was just okay. It was good, but it didn't have that "wow" factor for me, having said that I also haven't had better masala chai elsewhere in San Diego. I enjoyed my visit, especially the dessert. I just hope they're able to improve the ordering process by having someone available at the register more consistently. A little faster service would make it much easier to enjoy the chai and dessert together. read more

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Wow--what a crowd. There's a long wait to get a table or even a cup of tea. That said, it's a great spot overall. It's family-friendly, with enough space for kids to move around while adults can relax and enjoy a good conversation. The vibe leans very desi, so don't expect typical coffee shop service. The tea itself is pretty good. The food could be better. I got the ginger chai and it definitely had a bit of a kick. read more

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Was so excited to see a really cool evening hangout spot in the Sorrento Valley Tech cluster. A place like this was really required in this neighborhood. Karak Chai as well as Masala Chai were really good (Strong tea flavor) and the best part is every tea is made to order (And so sweetness can be completely adjusted). Opening day rush meant that several items we wanted were unavailable... Will def return to try those. And oh, the Samosa was really good too !! read more

Chaiwale & Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been going to the Chaiwale in Orange once every couple of months so I was very excited to see that they opened in San Diego. They continue the same quality, service and take ambiance even beyond! This location is big, has plenty of seating and continues the tradition of making each chai order fresh (stove-cooked). Do keep in mind it might take a while to get your chai since it's fresh cooked but it's worth the wait! read more

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Beautiful designed new chai place! Loved the chai, samosa and chutney sandwich. Also if you have a sweet tooth, their deserts are also great! read more

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Food was cold on the inside. They superheat their burritos in an oven, but the centers were cold. No flavor nor seasoning. My daughter and wife did not like their food. We half ate our burritos and left. My kid had the mango lassi, but she did not like it; this is the only time she's never finished her mango lassi. I had an iced dirty chai, which was ok. Hence the two stars. We went to Ike's afterwards. I don't like leaving reviews like this, but the food needs to improve. read more

An amazing size for a tea shop that's open late. Honestly, their chai is amazing because they don't only serve masala chai which I'm not a fan of, but they actually serve Card them and ginger, which is amazing., nice snacks reasonably priced. I just hope they have more breakfast options down the road because I would come here during the day not just at night time we got a lot of games, friendly unhelpful stuff and overall it's a great environment for everyone not just desi people. Give it a try I truly recommend it over yamani coffee houses to be honest. The owner and staff are amazing people. You can ask them anything and they will for sure help you. read more

Chaiwale & Co - Cardamom chai , ginger chai and avocado toast soSoCal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Decided to swing by Chaiwale for a Sunday lunch and really enjoyed it! Got the butter chicken burrito, it was seasoned well though I did find the chicken to be a tad dry. Tried out the Karak Chai and Masala Chai. The Karak Chai was creamy and smooth while the Masala Chai you could really taste the masala. The cafe is cute, really enjoyed the variety of seating. Service is a bit slow, it does take time for the bites and drinks to come out and for staff to buss the tables down. But they're still in opening phase so hopefully that improves soon! read more

I wanted to love their chai SO MUCH but it was very watery and not as cardamom flavored as I expected. While the service and the ambiance is REALLY good, I really hope they take this as a constructive feedback. read more

Customer service is great ! Cashier offered suggestions on drinks and food . However , food and coffee was a bit disappointing . Pistachio loaf bread was very dry and hard . I went with a tiramisu latte , presentation was nice , but just lacked the flavor . I drove 30 minutes to try this place out and unfortunately I would not go back . read more

We went as a group of friend's. Liked their samosas not so spicy yet flavorful. Samosas were crunch flavorful. Their gobhi paratha was delicious it could be less oily for our taste. Their chai service was very slow we kept on waiting and waiting and finished the food by the time chai arrived but they were kind enough to compensate it by giving us one more gobhi paratha which was way delicious than previous one. They serve parathas with fresh pickle and samosas with tamarind chutney. We ordered their masala and Cardamom chai but everyone loved the masala chai. Best part is they have vegan chai with oat milk. It's a great, clean and high vibe chai cafe to hang out with friends. I would recommend trying this out to have good vegan masala chai. read more

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What a beautiful space, great for hanging out and the chai was delicious and authentic. I had the Kashmiri chai and gulab jamun cheesecake. My friend got samosas all were delish! Servers were super friendly and quick, now that the opening rush has died down! Can't wait to come back. read more

Went there for breakfast and wanted to order a butter chicken burrito (ran out). Menu showed a tandoori chicken (cashier said they recently stopped offering it, even though they just had their grand opening yesterday). So, ended up with the Sweet Chili chicken burrito. It was tasted good,but the contrast of cold chicken with a toasted tortilla did not make for a good experience (if they had Chef Mike heat up the chicken, I wouldn't have mind) The food put out minutes before the Indian coffee. There's one barista that seems to handle all of the drink orders, that probably explains why the drinks lag behind. read more

Finally, a spot that serves authentic Indian chai that tastes just right! I visited Chaiwale & Co. at their Sorrento Valley location (9430 Scranton Rd) and was blown away. The chai has a very rich, authentic flavor profile. We also ordered the pistachio tres leches cake, which was incredibly delicious, perfectly moist, and full of flavor.To top it off, they have the best service, and the staff is exceptionally warm and welcoming. Beyond the amazing menu and hospitality, the ambience is completely next level--super stylish and clean. This is definitely going to be my new go-to spot! read more

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Came here and ordered butter paneer burrito and it was so good. Service is great, staff is very friendly. read more

Chaiwale & Co - Pistachio matcha and tiramisu latte were so good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

100% hand down best chai place in San Diego. Variety of food was incredible and ambience was super hospitable. Signed up as a repeat customer. read more

This is my new favorite hangout spot with my friends. They really created an excellent vibe and a homelike feel. The chai is served hot there is an amazing selection of flavors. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Try the ras mulai tres leches cake, it's delicious!!! read more

The atmosphere is gorgeous and the staff were so kind and helpful. The drinks were phenomenal and the butter chicken burrito was so good! We really enjoyed this space and will definitely return! We really want to try the desserts next! This is a really cool place, definitely check it out! read more

Went on the weekend. The cardamom chai is lovely, it stays super hot though so you need to make sure you have time to sit and sip! We tried the samosa- not bad. Wish they had spicy chutney to go with it. Also tried the wrap/burrito. It was ok, paneer masala but flavor was mild. However, it was a very greasy wrapping situation which made me just pick out the inside. It's a nice little option for a tea & maybe will try dessert next time. read more

Fruity pebble cookie warmed and black tea with cream and splenda - good ambiance, service, parking

I like the decor the tiramisu latte the wall painting the music and the workers at the store the soft open took a long time but it's learning can't wait to try some of the food and snacks read more

I was excited to try this place, but unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. The karak tea was very watery and lacked the rich flavor and spices that make a good karak tea enjoyable. The tres leches cake was okay, but nothing particularly memorable. The service was fine, but the food and drinks didn't justify a return visit for me. read more

Great drinks and dessert. Very family friendly as well. Definitely worth coming out for. read more

Chaiwale & Co - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Is a soft opening so there are some glitches in system but Chai is amazing in taste, Cookies are amazing as well ... Chicken tikka Burrito was good. Few things need to be improved on process but i think that will improve as they move to full opening :) read more

Food was horrible service was horrible the only thing that was good was the coffee nothing more I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone even if it was free read more