Thank you Hayley and the Yelp team for treating us to a cool experience located in the Orange Circle. Chaiwale and Co. replaced The Pie Hole and is located across from The Filling Station. Parking is a little difficult so make sure you give yourself extra time to allow for parking. I came on a Friday mid-afternoon and this place was pretty busy, with people seated in and outdoors. We were given a free chai and dessert. I opted for the hot CARDAMOM CHAI and the MANGO LASSI CHEESECAKE. I also got a PISTACHIO ROSE LOAF $6 so I could try some more of their offerings. I waited for about 10 minutes for my order. The cardamom chai was delicious. I devoured the mango lassi cheesecake. It could have used a little more sauce on the top, but it was very good. The pistachio rose loaf was aesthestically pleasing and very tasty. It was moist and not overly sweet. I will definitely come back here for their other items like burritos and pranthas. Thank you for the yummy treat! read more

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As I walked up to Chaiwale I realized it replaced pie hole! I asked the employee for their recommendations and tried the cardamom chai and mango cheesecake. Both were really good! They are in such a good location with so many fun stores to walk around to. Parking is typical for the area, I had to search a little bit and got parking in the neighborhood nearby. read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Cardamom chai - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

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Fun little pick me up! Thank you always Hayley for organizing for us Eliters and much thanks to Chaiwale for welcoming the Yelp community to your establishment. Dropped by on Friday afternoon and was delighted to see the shop busy. I ordered an iced masala chai and chocolate chip cookie to-go; both of which were refreshing and indulgent. I love the shops music, decorations, and ode to culture. Cheers to Chaiwale adding color to the community! I'm here for it. read more

Had an amazing time at Chaiwale & Co for the Yelp Elite event! The staff was friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, and we got complimentary dessert and tea--which was absolutely delicious. Perfect spot to relax and enjoy authentic Indian flavors. They have so many different wonderful flavors of chai tea and Indian desserts. Really loved sitting and people watching as well, ambiance in the cafe is cozy and warm. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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A great yelp elite experience! It included a free chai drink and a dessert. The mango lassi cheesecake was really tasty and a perfect single serving portion. I really liked their chai tea, it had a good strong tea flavor without the bitter tannin taste and not too sweet or watered down with milk. I also purchased a tandoori chicken burrito since it was lunch time and it was really filling and tasty, chicken was tender and flavorful. It seemed like they had a good amount business on a weekday lunchtime. read more

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Great cafe and cool location! This Yelp experience helped me explore a place I had yet to discover, considering Old Towne Orange district is filled with so many amazing places to dine and shop. Seems like a popular cafe and was busy on a Sunday afternoon. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, and they gladly provided information for which items were recommended. The Mango Lassi Cheesecake was delicious, especially when paired with their chai. Thank you to the business and to Yelp OC for this experience! read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

Thank you Chaiwale & Co, Hayley H., and the Yelp OC team for making it possible For the Elite Experience, we were given our choice of a dessert and a drink. Service was really quick and friendly. I really wanted to try their unique menu items that I don't see at other places. I redeemed a Kuffi Tres Leche and an iced Chai Latte. I really enjoyed the Indian influenced spices on these classic favorites. I wanted to support the business while I was here, so I also purchased a Butter Chicken Burrito ($11.99). I was hoping it would be wrapped in a naan bread, but it was in a regular tortilla. As I bite into it, the flavors were amazing. I enjoy the butter chicken flavors, but it was one dimensional. There was no texture or other ingredients in there. It was really heavy and I could only handle about half of it. I really appreciate the yelp perk and looking forward to coming back to support the business again the next time I'm in the area. read more

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Is Chaiwale the Indian Starbucks, I wonder? It is certainly a new experience for me. The person at the counter doesn't seem to understand what a Yelp experience is, so I paid for my order instead of a lengthy explanation. Chaiwale is located at the corner of Glassell and Maple, across the street from the Filling Station for you who knows the area. There are plenty of street parking if you are lucky enough to find one. Alternatively, look for the public parking lot at Maple and Orange, behind the Chipotle. Its interior is nothing like the American coffee shops. There are 3 circles of large chairs for groups of friends, plus a couple of bench seats with a view of outside. Samosas are good but not exceptional. Their chai is like traditional English tea, served with milk. The music is pretty loud. Probably good for those who knows Hindi or enjoys Bollywood, but doesn't do much for me as I don't understand a word of it. read more

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First time at this chai place and I liked it! I ordered my small chai tea and got the pistachio rose loaf. Both were tasty. I'm really surprised at how moist the rose loaf was. The staff was nice enough to allow me to try this instead of a dessert. I liked the indoor decor and it was quite crowded for a Friday. Good place for people to hang out and work remotely. I'm definitely coming back here soon. Thank you Hayley and Chaiwale for this event! See you next time ! read more

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Thanks for setting up this event! I am a big fan of chai and really enjoyed this place! Went with the Iced Rose Matcha latte which was really flavorful (Which was more Rose tasting than matcha, but still tasty!) For the dessert, I went with the pistachio cheesecake, also really flavorful and delicious! I was reading other Yelpers reviews and saw that they didn't receive their complimentary items, sorry to hear! I didn't encounter that problem during my visit. They didn't really ask cross reference my name so anyone could have received free items. read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

First time here and immediately was welcome by front cashier and the dynamic of the place is so rustically peaceful. I love how it's a very holistic approach with comfortable seating. It is small so not ideal for large group. I order the makala chai and earl grey slice of pie. I loved the chai tea. You definitely taste the quality of the tea. Extremely lightly sweetened and the pie was divine. I can taste the real grey and the cream was lightly sweetened. Definitely will come back to trying their other products!!! Thank you Yelp crew for hosting this!!! read more

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The first thing I realized was this place used to be The Pie Hole, and I was immediately a little bit sad because it's where I met my partner for the first time 6 years ago. Anyway, The review highlights more positive parts to this experience. Food: Cake: I am very sorry that I didn't listen to what the cake was called, but this was absolutely delicious and light. As you can see in the pictures it was brightly powdered with assorted flavors and floral pieces and with the cake being wet and absorbing the milky custardy sauce at the bottom, I was absolutely impressed with how moist and delectable each piece was. I'm so glad I went with the recommended cake option and I would absolutely get it again. Again, I'm sorry I don't remember the name. Kadak Chai: as a typically non-chai drinker, I was recommended to try this since it was said to be good as an iced option. Unfortunately, this was not really the flavors that I enjoyed and the chai seemed a bit too earthy and slightly on the more bitter side than I would have liked. Overall, it was still a very flavorful and refreshing drink. But since my pallette is not sophisticated in the chai arena,I'll go with the originals... What I noticed in the shop was that they kept most of the decor of The Pie Hole and they also had some pies that had the same flavors which was peculiarly interesting. I'm glad they kept a lot of the original interior look because it was a very classy and timeless look. My dessert and drink was superb and I really enjoyed the quick service and attention to detail. And that cake was absolutely worth trying again. I'm still a bit sad that The Pie Hole went away but I'm equally excited to see this place keep some of the spirit alive. Thank you for the yum! I'll be back! read more

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I have such font memories of The Circle from high school that I love coming back here. I was delighted to participate in the Chaiwale & Co. Yelp Elite Experience, as I'm not a coffee drinker (nope, never). But I do enjoy tea - so I figured I'd enjoy some chai. When I arrived (Thursday, mid-afternoon) there was one gentleman who appeared to be running the whole show (orders and making drinks). There was one table of about 5 people occupied inside. Upon arriving, I wasn't greeted straight away, but after standing for a bit, he said he'd be right with me, which I appreciated. Now: I have zero familiarity with chai, and they have three types. I asked for clarification on them and was told one is strong, one has a cardamom flavor and one a ginger flavor. I have no idea what cardamom is. I asked if one was more popular and if he had a favourite (he doesn't drink chai), so I picked the Kadak -- the middle one on the menu. For my dessert option, as I tea lover, I picked the earl grey tea pie. Realizing that I was going to overload on sweets, I also went back and ordered the samosas. Chai: Yeah, it was good. I'm going to have to read up on it. Is it caffeinated? I appreciate that I was asked if I would like to enjoy it there or for take away. Earl Grey Tea Pie: Kind of like a... mousse pie with a chocolate-cake crust? On the pie crust, there was chocolate laid onto it, which made it a little hard to eat. It was interesting. Samosas: I'm not super familiar with Samosas, but I felt it needed some substance, which is why I ordered these. The sauce that it came with helped moisten them. I love the location and the decor. Really cute inside. I would like to come back and try one of their regular teas, too. I would have had it yesterday, but caffeine overload -- maybe, haha. Oh! Two other things: you can order the chai hot or iced. I selected hot. The gentleman didn't check my name off of a list and didn't look at the email when I showed him, so maybe best to clarify the process? Thanks, Yelp and Chaiwale, for an introduction to chai and welcome to Orange! 2024: 37/100 read more

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Such a cute aesthetic Indian tea room and cafe! Interior had teapots hanging from the ceiling and combined with the furniture, this gave comfy cozy vibes. Love how this location is near various other shops so you cand ef explore around! Came on a Sunday and they were having their tea party setup so I had to sit outside. It was my first time trying the Masala Chai tea with almond milk which was good. Not too sweet and chai was more subtle which fit my tastebuds. The Pistachio Cheesecake was creamy and not overly sweet, which was good, in my opinion, since I don't like too sweet of cakes. Will def come back to enjoy their other baked goods! read more

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I love seeing new coffee and tea spots open up, so I was super excited to see Chaiwale make its debut in Orange! This was good timing, because I had a huge deadline to meet and was in need of caffeine! Parking was street parking, which wasn't too hard to find in the middle of the day on a weekday; I'm sure it may be harder over the weekend if you aren't able to get there by Friday. As I walked in, I received a warm welcome from the barista who walked me through my options for the Elite Experience. I decided to go with an iced masala chai with oat milk and a kulfi tres leches. And I think I made the right choice! The chai was beautifully spiced and strong, and was a huge contrast from places like Starbucks that use a super sweet concentrated syrup. I definitely want to go back and try the hot version, since I think the ice melted pretty quickly. But the most exciting part was the tres leches!! This blew my mind. It wasn't too sweet and was flavorful - just like a tres leches but with a twist. Planning on coming back at some point. Thanks for putting this together, Yelp OC team! read more

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Such a cute location in the middle of old Town orange! Thank you yelp elite for this wonderful experience. This is the perfect place to relax or get work done. Especially for the students who are nearby. The earl grey pie was delicious! I'll have to come back! read more

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Shoutout to Hayley & Chaiwale & Co. for setting this amazing experience! I have been to old towne before for afters ice cream and it is an amazing location. The main problem I have is the parking because it took me an hour to find parking because today was pack. The music is very upbeating and great decor as an Indian coffee shop. Today, my Yelp elite experience I got the masala chai pie and iced masala chai latte. Masala chai pie: it is good, but one of the frosting tastes a little different than the other. The inner pie was good, but a lot of chai which is good a little overpowering. I love the presentation of the pie it looks very aesthetic and excellent for eye catching moment. I would give this pie a 4/5 since this was the only part I like about it. Iced masala chai latte: I personally don't like this drink because it does not have the aromatic of chai. It mainly tastes run down to me personally & I wish they have their own sweeter to enhance the flavor. I also have to add four packets of sugar to try to get the drink of my preference. I would give this drink a 2/5 since this drink was not in my liking sadly. I wish they can improve their drinks a little better. If you love Indian lattes or coffee then this is a place for you! The service was excellent & fast. The employee is very nice and friendly. I'm only giving it four stars because of the employee. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, plenty of seating from indoor to outdoor also free wifi. There is plenty of parking depending on the location of where you park. read more

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What a perfect corner spot by the Orange Circle! Super easy to locate and there's plenty of street parking as well as a public parking lot right behind the shop. Seating is plentiful inside and out. Inside there are comfy leather chairs to lounge on or a cute bar/counter situation that faces the sidewalk. At 2PM the outside seating was perfectly shaded for pleasant al fresco dining. There seemed to only be one person running the shop, but he did an excellent job of taking orders, preparing them, and delivering them to customers. Indian music was playing at a volume that made the place upbeat, but it's a bit too loud for anyone wanting to work or study. We tried a little bit of everything today. Butter chicken and tandoori chicken burritos: both were delicious and came with a side of a minty sauce. Would definitely order again! Vegetable samosas: served warm and crunchy with a side of slightly spicy sauce. Very tasty and would definitely order again. Pistachio Rose scone: I was super excited to try this one because the flavor combo sounded appealing to me. Unfortunately, it was a big miss. The bite without the glaze was not sweet at all and was very bland. The bite with glaze was better, but still a miss. Sadly, not worth the calories. Chocolate Orange scone: not sweet at all and neither one of the flavors really stood out. Definitely the better of the two we tried, but would not order again. It's a chai shop, so I decided to try the masala chai, hot. Not much sweetness and, for me, an over-powering floral flavor. Would not order again. My daughter ordered the matcha rose latte, iced. It was a beautiful presentation mostly pink on the bottom topped with a creamy matcha foam, then sprinkled with edible dried rose petals. Gorgeous!! She did end up adding sweetener to it, but she thoroughly enjoyed it!! I'm not usually a fan of matcha, but I tried her drink and really liked it!! I'd definitely order one for myself next time!! In spite of the few misses, the overall experience was fun. We'd definitely come back for the savory bites. Perhaps then we'll try the tres leches cakes, too. read more

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Thank you Yelp for this experience! It's been a while since I've been to a yelp event, so this was extra exciting! This place is the in the middle of old town orange, so it was quite busy and parking can be challenging. I ordered the Iced Cardamom Chai and the Kuffi Tres Leches. The chai was pretty good, as you can taste the flavors, but it needed to be a bit sweeter for my liking. The Kuffi Tres Leches was good- perfectly sweet and moist. I really liked it! The shop itself was really cute and relaxing, would be a great place to meet up with a friend and catch up! read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Cardamom chai - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

What a great little spot to chill out with some good chai and snacks. Thank you Chaiwale & Co, Yelp OC, and Hayley! Came in at 7:30am on a Saturday morning. What a breeze for parking. I ordered a hot chai, mango lassi cheesecake, and purchased the gulab jamun cheesecake and breakfast burrito. Their oven was down so they used the microwave for the burrito, which was fine. It was just a simple hashbrown, egg, cheese burrito with some pepper flakes. Had kick, but I could use more protein of some sort. Their hot chai was HOT. I know some people who like their hot drinks burning their entire mouth, so they would've been able to drink it right away. As for me, I like it just a tad cooler so had to wait before enjoying it. But when I did, it was so good! I'm no chai-expert, but I liked what I tasted. The cheesecakes were delicious. Customer service was nice. It was just me so she girl at the front just helped me then ran her morning errands in terms of getting the place ready. Maybe it was just where I was sitting, but I was about to do some work but noticed no outlets. Again, maybe it was just where I was sitting. So no biggie. But I would very much return! Great exposure for Yelp OC because now they have future, returning customer. read more

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I never tried the Indian Chai tea. Chai is flavorful. I can taste the ginger, black tea, and other spices. The tea pots are hanging on the ceiling and looks so unique. The chocolate mousse cake and très Leche cakes were so unique. Very comfy. Nice location in the Old Town Orange. My hubby and I really enjoyed the tea time after Italian lunch. Thanks for the great treat to the owner as well as Hayley on Yelp. read more

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Wonderful experience at this elite event! Thank you Hayley and Yelp! Parking on the street was just fine at 3 pm on a Thursday but beware of the Orange Circle peak times Was greeted by staff even though I could see they were busy. Decided to try the masala chai and the mango lassi cheesecake. Loved both! The chai color is deep and you can tell how good it will be just by the look. I opted for almond milk and was told it wouldn't be as creamy as whole milk. It was still good! I wish I could have the whole milk but my stomach says don't even try lol Beautiful space inside for small meetings, not huge but still good sized. Can't wait to come back! read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Masala chai - beautiful color - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

Thank you Hayley for this experience! I might've never popped in otherwise. I was immediately greeted by some Indian music and a very friendly and welcoming vibe. The cashier was helping another customer but she seemed patient and answered any questions. I ordered the masala chai and the kulfi tres leches. I'm not picky with my teas, and this chai was no exception! I got it iced and it wasn't super sweet, but it was enjoyable I typically drink more chai when it's cooler, but today wasn't a bad day for it! The kulfi was moist, flavorful, and not too sweet. I really enjoyed it and shared it with my husband. I also like the vibe in here and how I can probably catch up with friends here or just sit by the windowsill and people watch. read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Masala chai to go - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

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Thank you Hayley and yelp! This place took over the pie hole and I'm so glad it did! Not only did they make better use of the space but the menu is phenomenal and just the perfect mix of sweet and savory items. We had the cardamom chai iced and it was delicious but I think I would have preferred it hot for next time. I also had the kulfi tres leches and I have never tasted anything like this before. It was so good and creamy and floral and nutty all at once. We also ordered the Tandoori chicken burrito and the samosas. They were very well made! I literally can't wait to make this a late night spot for after work bites and chai. Everything was amazing here! read more

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I dropped by to try authentic Indian chai and pastries and I was wowed by how great the experience was! Public parking was thankfully nearby, which was really nice. It was very easy to just come into the store and ask to be checked off on the elite experience list. For this elite experience, we could pick any 1 chai drink and any 1 pastry/dessert. The pastries looked so good and although I got the Earl Grey Pie and absolutely loved it, I am so coming back just to try the other pastries as well! The iced Kadak Chai was so good! I asked the cashier which drink he recommended and he recommended this one, which I really appreciated. He was very friendly and I'm sad that I didn't ask for his name, but he was working on Thursday, 8/22/24, around 3-3:30PM. The cafe itself was so simple but aesthetically pleasing. There were many tables, chairs, desks, stools, and plenty of outlets. It's the perfect place to go study at or do remote work at. The sun hits the shop just right in the afternoon as well which helps make for some stunning photos! I really loved this experience and would love to go to more like these! read more

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Amazing chai experience! I've had this booked mark for the longest time but have not find a chance to come so this give me a great excuse to just come try it out! My friend and I came on a Thursday afternoon and the shop was fairly busy. The air conditioner seems to not be working so the shop was very warm. We ordered a masala chai pie and 2 cups of kadam chai! This is my first time trying kadak chai and it was really flavorful! The pie itself was also great and a different chai flavoring. We will definitely be coming back soon! Thanks to Hayley, yelp and Chaiwale for putting out a great event!! Always looking forward to try out any new local business!! read more

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I discovered the Indian tea Chai thanks to the Yelp event. The interior looks so comfy, attracted by lots of Indian tea pots hanging on the ceiling. I got the iced chai w chocolate mousse cake. The taste is very different than other tea flavors. Tastes little ginger, black tea... For the dessert, quite different than the french chocolate mousse. Hard texture! Many thanks to the owner and Yelp. I had a great time with Indian vibe in the old town Orange. read more

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Thanks for organizing this Yelp OC, Haley and Chaiwale & Co! I hopped in quite late at 10 pm on Saturday night to see this place full of life and energy. It was really nice to see people hanging out drinking tea. The energy was amazing. I ordered a Masala Chai and a Badam Milk Cake. The tea is surprisingly refreshing and and not sweet at all making it really easy to drink. The Badam cake was rich and moist. Loved that there is more Indian representation out here in OC. read more

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This was such a fun event!! Gave us a reason to visit Old town Orange . Check in was seamless and the servers were super friendly! Husband and I arrived around lunch time. We got two masala chais, gulab jamun cheesecake, and two burritos. Everything was delicious! Loved that the chai wasn't very sweet, cheesecake had super creamy consistency, and burritos were delicious! Thank you, Yelp, so another awesome experience! read more

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We came in on a Saturday, and it was pretty packed. We ordered the kulfi tres leche cake and the badam milk (almond milk). The cake was super moist and a perfect sweetness. The flavor blast in your mouth with every bite was amazing. The badam milk was a good refreshment on a hot day. It helped cool us down. The bollywood music playing really helped set a mood. read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Kulfi tres leche cake - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

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First being greeted by fun Bollywood and Punjabi music that I listen to regularly was a fun welcome to set the tone of the experience. The cashier Jess was super helpful and sweet and just overall helped me make the right decisions lol. I wore my Spill The Chai shirt bc it seemed appropriate to a chai shop. I ordered the Kadak chai and the kulfi tres leches cake as my elite option. I typically don't like south Asian desserts and I AM SOUTH ASIAN, so I've tried them all, I'm just a huge chocolate fan lol but omg the kulfi tres leches cake was so flavorful and saffron milk syrup running through the cake, even the kids loved it! And the chai comes with two parle g biscuit cookies, classic touch! The chai was a great color, I think I needed it to be a bit stronger but overall really good, and that cake was so good I bought much more plus a masala chai pie for the family dinner I was having that night and it was a HIT! Will definitely come back, and want to try their lunch options as well! read more

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Shout out to the sweet woman behind the counter making it all happen! She was by herself, super friendly to everyone, and helpful for suggesting options. I went with her suggestion for the masala chai. Which I chose to have iced. It had a lot more flavor than I am used to. As it wasn't my jam, my friend liked it. My new LOVE is the Kulfi Tres Leche Cake. It was made to perfection and the pistachio and rose petals sprinkled on top added texture and complimented the whole bite. It's also pretty. Who doesn't like to eat pretty things?! THANK YOU Chaiwale & Co + Hayley for the flavor experience!! read more

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I was initially hesitant about coming due to this location since it's in the orange circle. But surprisingly we were able to get some parking in a parking lot right behind the chipotle. As for the actual store, It was very cute with all the plants and comfy chairs. This looks like a great place to catch up with a couple of friends. The store does't get too much sunlight so I think it would be a great place to do some light computer work. The staff was very welcoming and greeted us as we walked in. As for the food we got the iced chai and the earl grey pie. The chair was very nice and cold for a warm day. Not too strong. I would prefer it to be a bit sweeter but I think it balanced well with the earl grey. You definitely get the hints of earl grey without it being overwhelming. I also liked the crust since it was thin. I also thought the pistachios were a nice touch. read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Iced Chai and Earl Grey Pie - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

I never made it in here while this location was the pie hole because there was only ever one flavor of pie that ever interested me. Well, I am LOVING the rebrand into an Indian cuisine lane. Having more than one offering of chai is so cool because I love it spicy. Staff was also very knowledgeable in explaining the difference in types to me. I did think my drink could have had more flavor, but it was still good. The new variety of offered desserts had me buying a couple just to try, hehe! I got a mango lassi cheesecake and the rose pistachio loaf. The former was sweet and creamy with great mango flavor. The latter was dense and rich with a sweet rosy icing and the loaf itself had a deep nutty flavor. The decor is lovely. There are hanging teapots, plants, and plenty of cushiony seats to gather on. Very few available power outlets so it's more of a hang spot than a work spot. I will have to return for food sometimes because a butter paneer burrito just sounds too enticing to miss. read more

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Mexican hot chocolate pie - extremely sweet. Pistachio cheesecake - very dense and sweet. Pistachio crumbs were a nice touch. read more

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I noticed that I haven't been to an Elite event this whole year and seeing this business open up, I had to RSVP for my chances. Was very excited when I got accepted to try it out! Upon arrival today, Wednesday, August 21st around 7:30AM, I wasn't greeted nor was there any eye contact made because the guy up front was too busy doing something else. I had to stand at the counter and say hi myself to get his attention. I said I was there for the Yelp Elite Perk and I had asked if he needed my name. He replied with a very quiet no and to show him email confirmation. Email confirmation is nice and all, but he just glanced at it so basically anyone with a copy of the email can get free goods. After he got that info, he still didn't make me feel welcome nor did he tell me anything about the menu. He looked more pissed off that he had to work early than anything else which left a sour first impression. Here's what I ordered: **Masala Chai (Iced): I haven't had too many experiences with chai so I'm definitely not the expert but this drink was lacking. I'm sure getting the drink ice may have had some impact with the flavor so maybe it was my mistake doing that. It was heavily loaded with milk and I wasn't able to taste any of the spices that made it a "masala chai." (2/5) **Gulab Jamun: The cheesecake portion on the bottom was averagely sweet but the overall flavor was lacking. On top was the smallest piece of gulab jamun imaginable. I would've liked another piece or two on top. (3/5) Pistachio Cheesecake: Unbearably sweet. The base cheesecake was much sweeter than your standard cheesecake and had a very mushy texture in the center. The pistachios sprinkled on top was a nice touch. (1/5) There was one person inside waiting for their goods and the guy that helped me out hand delivered a drink and pastry to their seat. On the other hand, when my order was ready, I heard a faint "your order is ready." I don't expect to be treated like royalty but please have some common customer service etiquette, especially for a very new business. The whole interaction was negative and had no positive points whatsoever. Dude's facial expression was -_- the whole time and it was awkwardly uncomfortable on my behalf. I felt bad so I bought an extra item. There was no tip function while paying with card so I felt bad again. Overall, I'm glad there wasn't a tip function available because this place wasn't it. I would've loved to try out their burritos and other drinks but this first impression was bad enough that I don't want to return even if I got my bill taken care of on the house. Anyways, thank you Hayley for carrying out your duty as an excellent CM and setting this event up. You win some and you lose some, as the saying goes. read more

Sending my deep appreciation to the owner of Chaiwale & Co, Orange and Hayley for this amazing Elite Experience. I had a great time relaxing with hot Chai and Kulfi Tres and chatting with the clerk today. Located at previous The Pie Hole shop, this place transformed to an exotic Indian shop. Wherever you sit, you will experience the unique ambient with great Indian music. The clerk had an amazing hospitality and he was prompt getting the food and drink out. He told me that he made a big pot of Chai for the Yelp Elites, which was so sweet. The Chai had a perfect spice with smooth milk and the cake was not only beautiful just to look at it but also very delicious that I had to try their other items so I togo chocolate mousse cake, which the clerk brought out fresh from the oven and Samosa's that was flaky and warm. Both of them were a hit as well. Let's support our local businesses! Thank you once again for the generosity! read more

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Parking is challenging in DTO! Great event to try a drink and food item. I'm newer to North Tustin, so hadn't been to DTO yet. Was a perfect excuse; and now plan on regular trips back to the area. The cafe was heavily adorned with Indian decore throughout with traditional music playing loudly in the background. Great place to meet up with friends, but may be too much for studying. Tried the chai pie and mango treat. Both were really good. The chai was great as well, just wish there were more options than whole milk and almond milk. Perhaps we are maladjusted to the customization of coffee orders?! :-) Appreciate having the opportunity to try out new locations that I probably wouldn't have otherwise. SYOY! read more

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Wowwwww on days like today I'm extra pumped to be among the lucky Yelp Elite. The last time I was in this space it was a dessert shop called the Pie Hole, and the upgrade to Chaiwale is actually stunning. The vibes here are immaculate! Loved the Indian hip hop and all the lush green plants everywhere. Service was so kind and helpful, and the actual food and chai -- 10/10. That Tres Leches is insane! I got a slice of masala chai pie for my son and he devoured it. This would be such a great place to sit and chill with friends or get a little work done with a nicely spiced little caffeine buzz from all the chai options. Thanks for the opportunity to check this place out! read more

Elite Experience: Chaiwale & Co, Orange - Masala chai pie and a very happy kid - Yelp Events Near Me - Orange, California

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The business did not seem like they knew a yelp event was going on, I had to wait in line at least twice and got charged for my order. I waited in the cashier line and they told me it was reservations only and I told them I was trying to just place an order to-go. I ended up ordering 3 pastries in addition to the dessert & chai but was charged for 4 pastries and did not receive the chai. The staff was pretty rude, I ended up waiting in line again to re-order the chai. (I came in at 11:42AM and finally got my order at 12:21 which seemed pretty long for a cafe with the pastries all set out) I ordered: - Masala chai iced with almond milk, it was so watered down and had a strong bitter aftertaste. I left the drink in the fridge for 20 minute and the liquids split, there was about 80% water and the remaining concentration at the bottom. - Scone: This was so dry, it also tasted like it was made of tap water? - Earl grey tea pie: Due to the long wait the pastries didn't keep well and the cream flattened. If you're ordering to go, I would recommend to not get the pies. - Mango lassi cheese cake: This is probably one of my favorite items, it's very sweet though so I'd recommend pairing it with something less sweet Overall appreciate the event, it was great to explore a new location, I just wished the staff was more on top of it. read more