I decided to check this place on a whim since I was in the area! And this place didn't disappoint. They don't play about their coffee. Stepping in, the cafe has a lot of seating and I can see how it'd be nice to study in. I ordered Kashimiri Chai and the drink was so light and the cardonom really shines through. Their banana pudding is DIVINE, it is on the sweeter side but it's homemade and you fs tell! They also make their syrups in houseee! I tried the House chai but I ended up prefering the Kashimiri Chai! I'll def be coming back for more since the staff kept raving about their coffee. Sarah and Patrick were the sweetest! Service was top tier, so friendly! and they gave me reccomendations based on my taste. I wasn't familiar with the menu and they gently guided me through my questions. read more

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This place is incredibly nice and has a fantastic atmosphere for productivity. If you need to get some work or studying done, this is a prime spot--they have a ton of outlets available, which is a massive plus. The bathrooms are also exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which always makes a long study session much more comfortable. My only real complaint was the wait time and communication. I ordered a drink and went to sit outside to get some work done. After it took quite a while for my order to come out, a staff member finally came outside to inform me that they had actually run out of yuzu. It felt a little disorganized and off that it took so long just to realize they were out of an ingredient. Despite the awkward ordering delay, the overall environment is excellent. It's a great, clean space to be productive, and I'd definitely give it another chance. read more

Chailo - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My boyfriend and I were fiending for some coffee at around 9 PM. You know how OC goes. No coffee shops open past like 7. Not gonna lie, we were a little skeptical about the quality for it being this late but we checked it out anyways. The verdict is in. This place rocks. I got the banana bread latte (half sweet). Really enjoyed that. Boyfriend got Spanish latte and he was amazed. Our coffees weren't too sweet. No acidity. Just a good cup of coffee. Customer service was great. They were very communicative and just made you feel at home. Ambience is also great. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. I will definitely be back to work at this little coffee club. Thanks, Chailo read more

This place was great! The vanilla latte tasted different than other places, but in a good way. I can't put my finger on what it was. The cardamom cold foam was delicious! It's a great place to work because there's lots of seating and an accessible outlet close to every seat, and they're open later than other places. Maybe not a great place to study because it's so small that it can get loud if a group is chatty. Very reasonable prices on the drinks and food. I paid $7.5 for a latte w almond milk and cold foam. Parking was a little minimal, you may have to wait a few minutes for a spot. Bathroom is around the back but clean read more

Coffee and spices blended perfectly for the taste buds. We tried the chailo and the Spanish latte, both were delicious and well balanced. The place wasn't busy, which made it even more enjoyable, with a cozy atmosphere both inside and outside. If you're not used to bold spices, I'd recommend adjusting the level so it's not too strong for your preference. Overall, a warm and inviting spot worth checking out. read more

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Overall we had a good time visiting Chailo the other day! The cafe is a very nice spot, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating (on a warmer day, would love to sit outside on the patio). I believe the owner was working there the day we stopped in. He was so friendly, which we especially appreciated since it was our first time. We both got the caramel date lattes. The flavor of this is very nice, but for my preference I felt like it almost had a grainy texture. Will definitely be coming back to try some of the other lattes the offer (banana bread latte? Yes please!) read more

Chailo - Caramel date latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Unfortunately, we didn't one warning trying to get a cup of coffee, but found out quickly that they didn't have any decaf. Also right before I order they had to turn down another customer because they didn't have rose flavored syrup to make a specific drink for that person, and it was only 9 AM on a Saturday morning. I will be going back because I didn't get to try anything currently I can only have the cat so I'll come back with someone else so we can try some of it and I could take a few tips of the drink so I don't get too caffeinated per my doctors orders. The staff was friendly. The inside is super nice. I love the tile work. read more

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Such a yummy spot! There's too many drinks and food we want to try. I will be back. The owner was so kind and very accommodating. He let us change our drinks and we got a pistachio cream date caramel latte as well as a pistachio cream matcha. Both were so delicious and I can't wait to come back. The playlist was playing all kinds of bangers! This can also be a good study spot, we noticed various outlets and tables. There is a parking lot for this building. We tried the carrot cake and that was also so delicious! read more

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Stopped by while in the area for the DMV. Unfortunately Chailo didn't open until 9 which was a little later than I was used to for a coffee shop. Once inside, Chailo had a very open seating area with a lot of seating. Once at the counter, I was greeted promptly. I ordered a hot almond milk latte and my order came out pretty quick (I was just second in line though). The latte was the right temperature, but the latte left a bit of an acidic taste on the back of my tongue. It was almost like the espresso was under extracted. I have had espresso from beans that were more acidic, but this was a different sensation. read more

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It was very busy with very few parking spots. Seating was ok amount...inside and outside. Prices were average. Barista was by herself for the majority of the time I was there and customers came every few minutes, even though it was after 3pm. I did not have any food as I was only there to try the coffee drinks. I enjoyed the chailo with the creaminess on top. I would return but the lack of parking may make me think twice. read more

I feel so spoiled by the plethora of cute cafes in OC sometimes and Chailo is extra cute! I was on the hunt for a spot where I could do some coworking with colleagues and a quick search with Yelp Assistant revealed that Chailo fit the bill. Free WiFi? Check. Outlets? Check. Plenty of seating? Check. Free parking? Check! And the cherry on top is the drinks are so yummy! I got the kashmiri chai. Its pink hue intrigued me and I wanted something with a bit of caffeine but not a coffee. It was so delicious and refreshing. And the space was surprisingly not too crowded which made it the perfect spot to hunker down and get some work done for a couple hours. I will definitely be back! read more

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Really enjoyed the Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk. Opted for no agave and it was delicious without sweetness. Love the Smokey taste of the toasted green tea. Will for sure be getting this again soon! Service was a bit slow. There's a small parking lot, so parking might be kind of a challenge depending on time of visit. Inside is spacious, sofa and lounge area, but also a handful of small two person tables. There also a patio area that's quite big. read more

Chailo - House Chai Latte and Hojicha Latte (Oat) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was sad to see Nice Burger shut down, but Chailo is the perfect concept to fill the gaping hole in my heart. I visited for the first time a few weeks back and was so impressed by their unique menu of chai. I've always been a chai fan, but sometimes avoid ordering the beverage because I need more caffeine. Chailo has got you covered. These bevies are heavily caffeinated, so you can sip on these fall vibes while powering up. The inside has a decent number of seats, but they're very low on outlets. There's also an enclosed patio, but the nearby street is a bit too noisy for working, imo. Also, can we talk about its proximity to the local Goodwill? Thrifting with a latte in hand is my idea of the perfect weekend. I'd recommend visiting pre-or-post thrift. Excited to return to explore more of the menu. The rose and cream chai sounds absolutely incredible. You'll find me here all fall. read more

Sara made a custom hojicha for me and it was soo good. Definitely going to look out for next time she's extremely helpful. read more

Chailo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Chailo is a small coffee shop located near Triangular Square in Costa Mesa. They have indoor seating as well as patio seating. The decor is a bit minimalistic and could definitely use some work. The 1 or 2 dessert options they had here looked disappointing. Kashmiri Chai ($6) - Rich, creamy, and not overly sweet. It's a comforting drink that I have made at home. I do wish that they had included a sprinkle of pistachio nuts as well as some biscuits to dip in it it. Overall, I did enjoy my drink and my co-workers enjoyed there drinks as well (Spanish Latte). Overall my experience here was 3.5 but I'm rounding them up to 4 because they are a new business. Hopefully they will have some better sweet offerings in the near future like milk cakes, cheese cakes, baklava, etc. read more

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Chailo. They took over the Vegan burger spot in Costa Mesa. Had lots of parking. Plenty of outdoor space. Plenty of seating inside. Lots of potential to be a great coffee shop. Service was excellent. Owners super nice. Very passionate about this project Coffee got myself an iced vanilla latte made with house made syrups. Drink was pretty good. I did want a little more vanilla flavor. But overall a good latte. This place just made me want a little more. I wanted it to feel more like a coffee shop. Once they get the experience down. It will hopefully get to its full potential. read more

Chailo - Vanilla latte with house made syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I always fancy myself a delicious warm cup of chai (fresh milk tea with spices) and Chailo delivers none other than that! A fairly new business in Costa Mesa, Chailo certainly delivers and is a great new spot for your caffeine run! The House Chai here is great and really made me feel at home! It has a perfect balance of tea, milk, and spices and not overly sweet just the way I enjoy it. The Chailo Latte also hit the spot as it provided great flavor with a strong yet refreshing taste of espresso. I also really loved how aesthetically peaceful the interior is designed. The baristas were super friendly and they truly cared about our quality of drinks and that was awesome! As a believer and fond lover of chai and tea drinks, I sincerely wish this establishment the best of luck and hope to see more spots serving up homemade style chai and coffee drinks arise throughout Orange County! read more

Chailo - Good vibes only, love it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We came based on the reviews and were looking forward to a hot and comforting cup of chai. Not the Tazo or Starbucks kind of chai, but authentic karak chai or Yemeni chai. Sad to say, both the Kashmiri chai and house chai fell way short of expectations. Very milky and frothy with hardly any of the "chai" flavors. Prices quite high too at $6 for chai and $7.50 for Kashmiri chai. This was a one and done for us. read more

I saw this spot on social media and it really lived up to the hype! The interior was super cute and sleek, and tons of spots for studying. The staff member who was taking our order was super helpful (we wanted to try so many different lattes ), and ended up getting the chai coffee latte hot and iced (I believe the iced version is called kajuk?). The drinks were super warm and comforting (as a big chai lover) so it was delicious with coffee. They also brought out some chai for me to try if I lived in the area I'd absolutely come back more often! read more

Chailo - Super trendy- got the chailo latte hot and it in iced form! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We've attempted to go 3 times within the hours posted and the doors have been locked.

I visited Chailo on a Tuesday afternoon on Veterans Day to study for a midterm with friends. I appreciated that they had parking in the back since it's usually difficult to find parking in that area. The worker who helped us was very friendly. I ordered their iced house chai & loved it. My friends also enjoyed the drinks & pastries they got--including a churro latte, croissant, & spanish latte. I loved the interior setup & the outdoor seating area. I'll definitely be coming back to study here again. read more

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I ordered an iced matcha latte and it was so mid & bland. I got a mouthful of powder on the first sip, which tells me it wasn't whisked well at all. Also not a great spot to work remotely since the wifi was slow and kept cutting out. read more

banana bread latte: 3.5/5 yummy but not a lot of banana bread flavor (mostly cinnamon) emerald latte (pistachio & vanilla latte): 4/5 rlly nice in a latte! flavors very well balanced seating: decent, 4 small tables indoors with limited outlets/ more seating outdoors vibes: rlly great read more

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So glad I found this spot over the holidays! I wanted something different than my usual coffee shop rotations... their menu is more unique and has some flavor profiles I love! So far I have tried the rose and the hojicha lattes with non dairy milks and they were delicious, not overly sweet just the right amount. I have tried a couple desserts and also delightful. The ambiance is super chill and cozy, I sat inside and enjoyed working with the background music and chatter. Looked like a nice patio outside for warm weather days. The owner and employees I got to meet are so friendly and welcoming, clearly bringing in a reflective community. I hope more people will find and support Chailo! read more

Chailo - Rose latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This drink was buss down amazing dank bang. Genuinely amazing and super nice. Walked in bang vibes were there alr read more

Chailo - Chailo latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Got the chailo latte! The coffee flavor is strong and solid. The staff were super nice and I would come again to try the other coffees. The flavors looked unique and there was matcha as well. The seating looks spacious and a good place to chat with friends. read more

Chailo - Chailo Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Had the banana bread latte. It was very good. Probably prefer a different flavor next time but definitely enjoyed it and loved that it's different. Banana bread puddinwas delicious. Guy working there was awesome! read more

Lovely ambience but the food is so terrible I was compelled to write a review just really really bad. Coffee and service is par but probably won't come back read more

4.5 stars due to a minor deduction for service, but in this case I'm happy to round up. The sole barista, to her credit, was very friendly and enthusiastic, but clearly understaffed until her help arrived. That said- the rest was excellent. For a creature of the night like me, the late hours (open until 10p on Saturday) is a major bonus. The small parking lot in the back is also a huge win. The interior is cute and cozy, with an adorable outdoor patio. They have some unique coffee and chai creations, in addition to the usual. My emerald latte (unsweetened pistachio + oat milk, no condensed milk) was delicious and just the right amount of un-sweetness for me. They have a small but yummy pastry selection, and the chocolate twist was really nice with rich chocolate chips, but a crispier pastry would have been even better. Great addition to the funky cool 19th street block in Costa Mesa. read more

Chailo - Outdoor patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Very aesthetic, drinks are good, im not a fan of the hojicha though, it lacks hojicha flavor, but the house chailo latte. I dont drink coffee but that one was really good. I got the Kashmiri chai (iced) and the House chai (iced) added vanilla bean cold foam, and tiramisu read more

Chailo - Tiramisu dessert, ice chai latte with vanilla bean cold foam, and the pink drink was also a chai tea but i forgot the name of it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The BEST CHAI I've EVER HAD!!! This place has great drink options and also can you make you suggest for items not on the menu. The setting is so charming and calming, you can sit in here for hours and not feel like time has passed. The service was amazing, super friendly and so sweet! This is not my favorite place for coffee and tea and just to hang out! :) thank you for blessing Costa Mesa with an amazing coffee shop read more

Chailo - Chai latte! Best I've ever had! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time here a cool vibe. I had seen this coffee shop had never stopped by. I recently moved closer to 19th street and decided to check it out definitely recommend the pastries remind me of 85 degree bakery! The service was great for it being my first time! read more

Chailo - Iced Banana Bread Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

What a cute spot with great service and even better coffee! I stopped by to check this place out and ordered the Chailo Latte. It was absolutely delicious--perfectly spiced, smooth, and so comforting. The barista was incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back! read more

Wowowow!! INCREDIBLE drinks.. you really can't go wrong But the house chai is a must have... something you truly won't be able to taste anywhere else A lot of places just add sugar to try to mimic the taste of chai... the flavors in this are real and rich... such a well balanced drink The location is perfection Service is stellar, warm, and inviting Plenty of space to get work done, play games, or hang out with friends inside our outside on the patio basking in the gorgeous SoCal May they continue to be successful and never ever even think of closing read more

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Shlonak recommended this spot, so I decided to check it out with my family during their Eid Special. We tried a variety of their treats -- all halal and absolutely delicious. The Spanish latte and hojicha latte were especially tasty. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, and the staff couldn't have been kinder. They have placed heaters on their patio to keep customers warm, which is a thoughtful touch. This is a great spot to bring family and friends for a late night treat or to get some studying done during the day. With amazing drinks and exceptionally patient staff, I'm excited to see how this establishment continues to grow. I look forward to come back and explore more of the menu. read more

Chailo - Spanish Latte Hojicha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've been super into the show, The Summer I Turned Pretty, lately, and saw that they were hosting a watch party, so of course I made plans with a friend to go. This was my first time here, and I loved it! The way they set up the water party is giving slumber party vibes, and I was here for it. The staff here is also incredibly friendly and helpful! I'm not used to Indian coffee and tea flavors, so the cashier gave me some recommendations. I ended up getting the Kashmiri latte, iced with a sea salt cream on top that was so good! It literally tasted like an extra spied chai. The sea salt cream made it a bit savory, and overall the drink was something unique that I've never had before! The watch party was super fun, and I love the small intimate group that it drew. read more

Really good spot, but they are never there during operation. We have gone twice and no one was even working when they say online they are open. Last time was on a Tuesday at 8:30. read more

Came in on Thanksgiving and the barista was so kind! We got an Emerald Latte (AMAZING) and a cortado.Will definitely be back to the calm and trendy atmosphere for work or friends in the future. read more

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This place is incredible! I got the house chai and it tasted just like I'd make at home. They have a cute outdoor patio, it just can get a bit loud with all the cars passing by so I wouldn't go here to study. I'm excited to come back - this will be my go-to chai spot read more

Wow the cinnamon chai is amazing thank you ! I have to say this is my favorite place now for matcha!