The first time I tried their chai was at The Pour Choice and I was a fan. I've been wanting to visit their actual cafe, but it's not exactly close. I happened to see their post about it being their 7th anniversary, so I decided it was a good day to go. Because it's their anniversary, purchases came with a free t-shirt. There was plenty of parking. I got there about 10 minutes before they opened and joined the line. It moved steadily once they opened. I went with one of the specials- matcha with chai cream top. I'm a fan of matcha and chai, so why not both. I also decided to get a breakfast burrito (available only on Fridays and Saturdays). They have a lot of other drink and food options. Drinks include coffee, tea, lemonade. Food includes a variety of sandwiches and scones. The scones were tempting, but I'll have to try that next time! I waited outside for my drink, where there is a good amount of seating. My drink was more chai forward, but I enjoyed it overall. I kind of got used to places giving too much ice- that was not the case here. The burrito came with sausage, eggs, tater tots, cheese, and aioli on the side. It was solid and I especially enjoyed the aioli. Overall, it was worth waking up early to come here! read more

North Fork Chai - Matcha with chai cream top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

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North Fork is an absolute gem of a business and a real treat to visit. Their scones are incredible. It's like they're made with magic because I haven't tasted a better scone anywhere else. They have flavors that you don't normally see and somehow all of them turn out amazing. They're not super sweet and are pillowy and soft, plus they are huge! It's a small shop but there's seating space in a back patio area that was heated and very cozy. Service was great, no complaints and they try to do what they can given how many people line up to shop. Their chai latte and concentrate is bold and flavorful. It's pretty sweet so just keep that in mind but I was not expecting my chai latte to be so good given the light color of it. read more

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This place has the best scones!!! Using local farm grown fruit from their family ranch and other local growers. The coffee is the best around . Cozy comfortable patio dining indoors and out. They also offer many other specialty food items as well as drinks. Definitely worth the visit. read more

Found a kind of local place that makes chai concentrate! I'm so happy. I came around lunch time so line out the door. That really wasn't a problem as I got to know people in line. My question "why are you here?" One gal had chai served to her by a friend using North fork concentrate. She loved it so much she was buying 6 bottles as she doesn't live too close. Next person I'm here to buy soup. They make fantastic soup. She got 2 refrigerated and 2 frozen. Line moved at a moderate pace and the cashier was calm and pleasant the whole time. Even when I asked if they had vegan choices. He really put some thought into it and knew what I was asking for. I bought 1 chai concentrate, 1 pumpkin chai concentrate and 1 container of sleepy tea I can't remember the name off the top it has mint, chamomile, and lavender. My daughter and I love it. The concentrate is pretty good. Started with the pumpkin first. I love a dirty chai at home. I didn't get a chance to get a good look around, but look forward to next time. read more

North Fork Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

North Fork was a mid-morning coffee stop on the way down to Sacramento. So glad we took the short detour to stop by! North Fork has a great menu and lots of food options, but most importantly they are serving up great chai. Fast service and chill vibes here at North Fork. Lots of great outdoor space as well! I do think the prices are a little high here, but the coconut chai was super tasty and the matcha chai was also a winner. My wife did the Build Your Own breakfast sandwich and really enjoyed it. What a fun idea to be able to add so much customization! They have a lot of house made items here available for purchase and that can be put on some of their food options. While it's a bit off I80 and may not be a part of your scheduled stops while driving through the area, North Fork is worth swinging by. read more

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We have loved finding this little gem!! Outdoor seating and a covered/ enclosed area too with cute decor and a relaxing vibe. Amazing chai lattes, coffee, scones, and sandwiches!! Best sandwiches we have had to date with so much flavor. My husband doesn't even like scones but loves the scones here-Both the sweet and savory flavors! The staff are always friendly and kind. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Their chai concentrate is excellent, and I buy at least a bottle per month. I do not like scones in general but this place has truly mastered the art of the dense yet fluffy beautifully flavored fresh scone. Carrot cake scone = divine. I appreciate the vibes of this local place. I hope one day they make a concentrate that is slightly more spicy and slightly less sweet for variety. read more

Made a quick breakfast stop, staff was extremely friendly and patient when ordering. The food was very yummy and flavorful. They have heaters in the patio and the ambiance is very welcoming. read more

Everyone and everything here is amazing. I love that they rotate in seasonal flavors. I love their sourdough, their coffee, their chai, their everything! They do make the best scones in Placer County... hands down. Their coffee is the best. My favorite morning stop During the week! read more

I've been wanting to visit North Fork Chai Co. in Newcastle for a while now! Many of my favorite local coffee shops use North Fork's chai syrup, and it's my go-to for making dirty chais at home--so I was excited to finally stop by. My wife and I visited today for coffee and some treats, and it did not disappoint. I ordered their seasonal Coconut Chai flavored dirty chai, and it had just the right amount of coconut flavor--smooth, balanced, and delicious. I paired it with their avocado toast, which was fresh and satisfying. My wife had the Breakfast Brioche Sandwich, and it was packed with flavor. We couldn't resist trying a couple of scones: the strawberry apricot scone and the vanilla bean scone with dirty chai glaze. Both were perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth--moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness. The location itself is inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the sunshine. Inside, they offer a variety of goods to take home, from teas and jams to coffee beans, mugs, and more. The service was quick and everyone had a smile on their face. Overall, we had a great experience sitting out front, enjoying our sunny morning. Their chai syrup alone is enough to make me love this place, but after this first visit, I'm even more excited to return! read more

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Delicious dirty pumpkin chai! We had bacon breakfast sandwich with pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo and mixed greens. The bun had the perfect crunch and not too spicy of chipotle. Will definitely eat that again. Our daughter had a sausage breakfast sandwich and said it was good too. read more

North Fork Chai - Sausage breakfast sandwich with cheddar and chipotle mayo. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

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What a lovely shop! I love their chai and have had it at other shops but never gone up to their storefront! The young man taking my order was friendly and helped give me recommendations. I got an iced dirty chai with oat milk. The chai was delicious, but the ICE! I am obsessed 10/10. Also tried the pumpkin walnut scone, it was the best s one I have ever had. It was soft, moist and huge! The outside area was cute with plenty of seating out in the sunshine. read more

North Fork Chai - Dirty chai, pumpkin scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

I've been visiting this store for about a year and it's easily my favorite place to run away to when I need a warm cozy drink. The menu of food is made with a lot of attention to detail and from what I know lots of their own locally grown produce is used. As a self proclaimed chai-snob I will also join the fanbase of people who can agree this is one of the best ones out there. There's a reason so many local cafes and Sacramento area coffee shops use North Fork Chai, it's that good. Although I come in every now and then, the girl on the register always makes an effort to remember my name and I think it's one of the kindest gestures out there in customer service. Keep up your great work :) read more

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Excellence in all things. Chef Chelsea, Josh, and all staff are kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and even remember your name. The atmosphere is beautiful, cozy, and the store is extremely well-stocked. The food, drinks, and products available are of the highest quality. (If you drink lattes, be sure to peek under your to-go lid and admire Josh's latte art.) A jewel of Newcastle. read more

Can't believe it's taken me so long to write this review! I've been coming here at least once a month for the last few years. Scones: 5/5 Breakfast selection: 4/5 Chai: 5/5 Everything here is made in house and you can taste the difference. If you love Chai (like me) you HAVE to try their home brewed blend! It's spicy and so good. They have a nice seating area outside both covered and uncovered. Would highly recommend a stop for Chai and Scones! #getsconed read more

Updated review. Their breakfast sandwiches and dirty chai/latte are some of the best around. Too bad it's only open till 1pm. read more

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This is a great cozy place to meet a friend for coffee. The food is fresh and delicious, made from great recipes. Scones, quiches, sandwiches...The only complaints are that the coffee tastes like molasses so I don't order that. AND The menu is spread out so you have to really look around to see all the wonderful things you can order. Some things are permanent; many are temporary. The website is not particularly informative. (Part of the menu is under "Brick & Mortar"! ) read more

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I finally got to visit North Fork Chai in person! We originally were introduced to North Fork Chai and their chai concentrate at Goodside Coffee, we fell in love and started not only ordering the chai drinks there but using the concentrate at home. I've since ordered chai concentrate on their website for myself and as gifts for others and love that they ship nationally! I've been drooling over their food at the restaurant though and have been trying to find a time to visit in person. It finally happened!! On a trip to Reno for work, I made a stop and it's located so conveniently off the 80. They have ample parking and the shop is so cute. It is pretty tiny inside but they have an outdoor area you can go to after you order. The staff is so friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. I ordered a dirty coconut chai, bought two bottles of concentrate, a breakfast sandwich, a scone and some cookies. I really wanted to buy one of everything though. My dirty chai was delicious and the sandwich was perfect for my drive. I'm already excited for my next visit!! Maybe on the drive back down from Reno ;) read more

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I go to this coffee shop every morning I can. Super kind workers! If you need a quality dirty chai, this is your place. read more

North Fork Chai - Pumpkin Dirty Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

Really love this hidden little gem. I never knew it existed until a friend told me about it. It's a cute little hole in the wall so to speak although there's nothing hole in the wall about it. The dirty chai is delicious and I always crave it since having it the first time. They have excellent avocado toast. Definitely worth the stop. read more

One of my favorite little cafe shops around. The chai is always cozy and delicious. Love that you can buy the concentrate here for lattes at home, too. The avocado toast here is awesome too. Staff here are friendly and helpful! They have a covered patio for seating with a few heaters. read more

In love w my local coffee shop!! Keepin in local!!! Such a cute spot and super fast and fresh I can feel the love in everything made here! Great place to start your day thank u! I love supporting family owned businesses read more

North Fork Chai - So pretty !! Lavender oat milk latte yummmmm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

Great drinks! I always try to come here when I want to get a coffee. Salted caramel latte is my favorite. read more

North Fork Chai - Salted caramel latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

Buttermilk biscuits and gravy. Perfect biscuit and gravy packs a little heat Best ever read more

North Fork Chai - Biscuits and Gravy!! The biscuits are phenomenal and the gravy pack a little heat . What a treat! Add a Dirty Rose Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

We had coffee and food. Both were super delicious and obviously made of good stuff. Great seating area outside too.

Great chai with real ingredients The cafe, while just off the highway, is really cute with lots of outdoor seating. There were a few options for chai and we ordered the dirty pumpkin chai latte with whole milk. The chai was more subtle tasting than chai at Starbucks. We ended up taking a bottle of their golden chai concentrate to go. It has 16 servings for $17. Looking forward to making my own chai lattes! read more

North Fork Chai - a hand holding a coffee cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

Set back in a tiny group of businesses (actually it looks like a church with multiple offices or spaces surrounding the coffee house) this coffee shop was delish! On top of coffee, they also have tea, chai, and sandwiches and scones. Along with coffees, we got the blackberry- lime, scone, heaven! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Northfork. The team is very friendly, the inside and outside patio is absolutely adorable, and their dedication to helping the community is an added bonus. Not only did they donate delicious scones to the elementary school for the Veterans Day assembly but they offered me a complementary drink while waiting and saved me when I left the dairy free creamer at home. Without hesitation, they were happy to send me out of the door with anything and everything I needed. THANK YOU to the best "mom and pop" shop we have! You are appreciated! read more

Visiting friends in the area and they recommend this place. It doesn't disappoint. Such a cute place with lovely outdoor seating. I got a breakfast sandwich which was great and a chai latte. It was THE best chai I've ever had...so much so that I ordered a second one and got their concentrate to go. Staff is very friendly and helpful. If you are in the area I highly recommend. read more

Food is great! Chai is amazing! Vibe is chill and relaxing! Staff are friendly and helpful! My new favorite coffee/cafe spot! read more

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The food is amazing, and the drinks are awesome. Customer service is always good. Nice relaxing outdoor patio to sit and enjoy your food and drinks. read more

North Fork Chai is a cute breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot in Newcastle with good covered and uncovered outdoor seating or you can take it to go! The people who work there are always the sweetest and have great suggestions. The chai is amazing and the food never misses, is always fun to see what new seasonal things they've cooked up but if you go on Friday or Saturday make sure you get a burrito before they sell out! If you are ever around Newcastle stop by Tuesday-Saturday and give them a try read more

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This place is exactly what you look for in an independent coffee shop. It's hidden away in the Newcastle foothills of California and has the charm of a coffee shop you'd be more likely to stumble across in Lake Tahoe. They have a hole in the wall, modern feel and provide seating both indoors and out. They serve a selection of teas and coffees and also have a menu of breakfast foods. Perhaps the most alluring part of the shop is the homemade scones that they sell. They're absolutely delectable, fresh, moist, and always worth a try. The iced mocha I ordered was excellent, with an espresso that wasn't too sharp, nor too dull. I would recommend this place every time if you're heading up or down the mountains on highway 80. read more

North Fork Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

Whoa mama we have a winner here, so I'm going to jump ahead and proclaim this spot as my new go-to place to grab coffee while eastbound on 80 from Roseville. North Fork Chai fits all my criteria: *Solid espresso (Cat & Cloud) *Oat milk *Hipster baristas (they're better at the latte art) *Outdoor space with comfortable seating *Vegan breakfast option *Reasonable prices I still can't believe this gem is in Newcastle! I tried out the Dirty Chai that seems to be a favorite of the locals (with oat milk, of course) and wow, it was impressive. Just the right amount of spice. I can't wait to come back and try some other drinks. Hopefully they'll even expand their vegan food options :) read more

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North Fork Chai is a small coffee shop tucked behind the Calvary Church right off of I-80. You can't see the coffee shop from the road or even as you enter the parking lot so just pretend you're parking at the church and you'll be in the right spot. The storefront offers a selection of locally produced crafts as well as some produce! Bathrooms and dining area closed due to COVID. They no longer use Temple coffee beans as they switched to Cat and Cloud out of Santa Cruz. The menu has a small selection of food but a large array of drinks! I heard that the scones are amazing but I was in the mood for more this morning. I opted for the dirty pumpkin chai and the breakfast sandwich. Dirty Pumpkin Chai Latte - 9/10 - Spicy and sweet with good pumpkin flavor. I opted for oat milk as it's lactose free! Breakfast Sandwich - 8/10 - Toasted brioche with a folded egg (scrambled egg), pepper Jack cheese (or white cheddar), arugula (or spring mix) and chipotle Mayo (or Mayo). I added avocado for a extra fee (bacon is also available). The brioche was AMAZING and the chipotle was great to bind it together. Just needed some sausage or chorizo to bring it home. If you're headed down I-80, I wouldn't hesitate to stop by this local coffee shop with big city flavor. With easy access on and off the freeway, you won't be disappointed! read more

North Fork Chai - Storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

So quaint! The atmosphere is lovely and the food and beverage are very good. They have other things to offer, too. Dressings, seasonings and sometimes fruit. read more

Every time I come to the area to visit friends the North Fork Chai Co. is a must stop. Amazing coffee and my wife says this is the best chai she's ever had. Love the outdoor seating spaces, perfect to dry out my rain soaked Portland skin with some California sun. The staff here bring the best vibes, super chill and friendly. read more

This place is tucked into a small shopping center right off the freeway going up towards Tahoe ! The staff were amazing and the chai was excellent!!!!!! I tried the dirty chai with coconut chai and it was absolutely a hit. I got their concentrate as well as a T-shirt too! read more

North Fork Chai - Coconut dirty chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newcastle, California

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Such great breakfast sandwiches! Stellar coffee too! Super nice place and nice people with tons of cool gifts, soups, etc! read more

Just had the best dirty chai of my life from this little cafe off the highway in Newcastle. The breakfast sandwich was also tasty and a good size. A fantastic pit stop heading back to the bay from Tahoe. read more