Chalait is a small Café on the corner of West 82 St. & Amsterdam Ave. in Manhattan. A good place to have a quick snack like some Hot Chocolate, Matcha &/or a Cookie. The place is bright, white, simple & clean. Staff is friendly, service is quick. Surprisingly, this location has closed but there are other locations in Downtown Manhattan. read more

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Came here just for the Pistacho Macha latte with oat milk - AMAZING! Great pastries as well! read more

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A nice cafe with plenty of seating, serving healthy lunch and breakfast items, coffee, and a speciality in matcha. They have gluten free bread for the sandwiches - my favorite here is the Tuna Avocado Tartine. I also like their overnight oats and breakfast sandwich. read more

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Matcha Strawberry iced latte is soo good, good working vibes here. Service was on par with nyc read more

CHALAIT - Matcha strawberry latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Went on a walk and desperately needed a matcha. Chalait was the closest option on Yelp. There was no line when I walked in, but the few tables and chairs available were full. The staff greeted us and got my iced matcha (unsweetened) out quickly. It was the perfect amount of matcha without being too overpowering or watered down. read more

This is a cute little spot on the Upper West but it wasn't as good as I was hoping. I tried the maple latte here and it was just fine. My friend tried the match lavender and it was good, but not great. For a place that seems to specialize in match, it was pretty regular. The space in here is nice and there's plenty of seating. It's clearly a neighborhood spot and you see a lot of families and dogs drop in! Probably would not come back since there are so many other coffee places in the city. read more

CHALAIT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The coffee was good, but the service not so much. When I go to coffee shops I expect a welcoming energy and didn't really receive that. read more

CHALAIT - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

We went around 1 pm on a Saturday and there were plenty of seats inside. We get the matcha lavender latte and a coffee latte. The matcha lavender latte was very milky and mild flavored. If you blindfolded me I am not sure I would have been able to tell you there was match or lavender syrup in it. The coffee latte was much better. read more

CHALAIT - Matcha Lavender Mint Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I really like Chalait for what it is - but I think there are other places you can get caffeine that are cheaper and higher quality. While I really love that this is a cute spot that specializes in matcha, the matcha they carry I don't really prefer, as it has a grassier taste than a lot of higher quality matcha places have that have a sweetness, almost nutty quality to it. They do have a really varied menu and they offer lunch options, but there is a cafe across the street that does excellent lunch options that I would suggest over this place. I think it's a good place to meet up with someone or get work done just because it's a convenient spot in the area, but I would have loved if they leaned more into their matcha theme for food options to be more unique, and used more matcha for their drinks! read more

Had the breakfast burrito and was able to try the breakfast sandwich as well. Eggs are fresh and both are tasty options! There is no meat served that I noticed except for salmon and tuna. Cappuccino had good espresso and was on the sweeter side. Seating is also limited which is why not 5 stars. We were lucky to get a table though! read more

I loved the bacon and egg sandwich from here! Instead of a bagel, it's served on brioche bread, and with arugula. A fresh take on the classic BEC. Updated modern interiors and great seating both inside, sidewalk, or talk your meal to central park! Staff are very friendly. read more

A variety of drink options. Offers milk substitute. Iced matcha - 4/5 it's alright Spacious, plenty of seating. Plenty of sun to sit and chill or bring work. A good place to wait when you are in line for a nearby restaurant. read more

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The matcha latte was really good but was luke warm. The granola bowl was really good. There was fruit and granola on top of a matcha Greek yogurt. The chorizo burrito was also very flavorful. The service was ok. One lady was nice and helpful but the other was very abrupt and grumpy. The restaurant only seats about 16 people total. read more

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Great matcha cafe! It's spacious and the lighting is nice in the afternoon to sit for a bit. The matcha latte was good! The quality wasn't mind blowing but it was solid. read more

CHALAIT - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

we went here for a quick meal after walking from the NHM. i got the sandwich, and i thought it was pretty good. the brioche bun was so sweet and tasty, and the egg was cooked well. i could've done without the arugula, so i took those out. i also got the matcha, but unfortunately it was not very good. too watered down, and lacked a lot of sweetness that you would get with matcha. i think this is a good place to have a sit down and try to get work done, but in terms of food and drink, it is just okay. read more

CHALAIT - Breakfast Sandwich (V) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

this place deserves a way higher rating than it has. as someone that's tried a lot of matcha in new york and is so critical over the quality of it, i love this matcha spot on the upper west! they use ceremonial grade and have homemade almond cashew milk too along with so many different matcha drink options. i got the matcha lavender latte w the almond cashew milk and it was absolutely perfect and not too sweet. they also have tons of food and bakery options if you want a quick bite. definitely recommend!! read more

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best matcha ever!!! staff is super kind and amiable. unfortunately, there's only one location. truly something special read more

CHALAIT - Peanut Butter and Jelly Tartine (VG) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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3.5 stars is really what I'd leave, but yknow, yelp... I decided to round up since, at the very least, they're unique. I think opening a matcha specialty store is pretty cool and something worth encouraging. The matcha they use is alright. I will have to really assess how serious they are about matcha by trying their "reserve ceremonial"; by the way, all of their matcha is "ceremonial", including their "everyday ceremonial," which is just marketing BS. Without knowing the region the matcha comes from or when it was milled, it's hard for me to believe they're very serious. The drinks are kind of LA-style, that is, very delicate and lightly sweetened. It's great if you're trying to be a skinny legend, but some may find it lacking in flavor. They have some creative stuff here, though it's a bit expensive considering that the amount of matcha they use isn't very much imo. I would rather go to Kettl. read more

I have lived on the UWS for years and this is one of my favorite places ever in the neighborhood. The farmhouse crunch is a favorite. Matcha Lattes are great too. It is definitely my top recommendation for a cafe in the neighborhood. read more

I only had a ceremonial matcha shot, but that's enough to judge them by. Unlike most cafes, the matcha here isn't presweetened, so you can actually taste the matcha. The ceremonial shot was at just the right temperature that it was intense without being too bitter, just a little bit. That said, I honestly don't think I can taste the difference between ceremonial-grade and cafe-grade... read more

Good hot hojicha. Didn't love the iced matcha latte. Not a strong flavors. Nice cafe and sitting area.

Swung by here after eating brunch nearby. I didn't know they had a Chalait up here! I've only been to one downtown in Greenwich Village - but unfortunately it shuttered years ago. A small space with some seating in the front - service is relatively quick. They have small dishes in a refrigerated section for to-go items. Stop by for a nice matcha latte! Nice taste - unsweetened read more

Terribleeee matcha it was pale and flavorless. Don't waste your money there are so many better local spots.

Awesome cafe in the Upper West Side! Love their matcha lattes with the homemade milk! The matcha yogurt is also good. This cafe is great from matcha lovers especially if you also love cool drink combinations like matcha with turmeric and such. It is pricey though! read more

CHALAIT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great place to grab a drink and meet up with a friend! I stopped by and grabbed a iced lavender mint matcha latte with oat milk. It was not that sweet and super smooth which I like. They also sell matcha, cute cups, food, and pastries as well! read more

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I am so happy this cafe exists, most of the other cafes on Amsterdam are either noisy, have people yelling on cell phones or have bad coffee.This place has a variety of matcha and coffee drinks as well as great pastries,rice bowls and healthy overnight oats. It is very clean and has hard but comfortable seating. The decor is sleek with wood and whitewashed walls. Congratulations to the brilliant owner who conceived the design. Hopefully it will continue to maintain its very high appeal. read more

This place is amazing but just so expensive. I appreciate that they have many gluten free options and all their drinks are amazing, but a sandwich and a tea cost me $25. I will come back because I love their options, but would definitely be a more regular visitor if it was lower! Also, it seems to always have a lot of strollers inside because parents seem to like it there. I know there's not much to do about it but they just take up a lot of room. read more

The tea was excellent! Breakfast and pastries were delicious! The staff were super kind! Great lighting and calm atmosphere

They take their matcha seriously here! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area and in need of a matcha fix.

First timer and I loved my drink. I had the matcha turmeric latte. Nice combination of matcha and sweetness. Looking forward to going back and trying other drinks... which will hopefully be just as good! read more

A very large cafe with lovely offerings, but nothing out of the ordinary. I have definitely had more traditional matcha elsewhere and the the egg sandwich sounded better on the board than it did when it arrived. The service was also a bit lackluster. I met a friend here for breakfast and it seemed as if they would have preferred if we took everything to go. If you didn't show up with a laptop, you didn't seem as welcome. I don't know if I would go back as there are plenty more places in the city that make matcha authentically instead of serving it in a paper cup when you're dining in. read more

Overpriced, weak matcha. I tried the mint hot chocolate matcha. Honestly first sip I was like, wow this is great-- nice subtle minty matcha flavor. But then I remembered i ordered a hot chocolate drink and there was seriously no chocolate flavor. After the initial sip, the drink tasted like warm milk with minty matcha essence. Also, this was over $7 because I paid a dollar extra for "made in house cashew almond milk" which really made no difference. When paying with card, they use the square space tablet, but instead of letting you choose tip, they ask you "would you like to leave tip?" I get this is a covid precaution, but it definitely feels like you're more obligated to leave something/more when your barista asks you. Might just be me but felt weird. Sticking with 3 stars because at first I really did like the taste, but by the end it was a milky meh. read more

CHALAIT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

It's a cute relaxed shop but the matcha latte is so bad. I got the special corn matcha latte, i couldn't taste any corn and barely any matcha tbh. it was just sweet whole milk which was off putting to me. the color just looks wrong when you get it...too light of a green. also the drink has cold foam but they don't have those sippy cups so basically impossible to enjoy the cold foam unless you're able to sit down and open up the lid. read more

CHALAIT - matcha corn latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Cutesy matcha-themed decor. Plenty of space and laptop friendly! Big plus and rare! This is my 3rd time trying matcha & like my 5th time trying coffee and I wasn't a fan. I'm going to keep going though bc it was such a nice location and maybe I just need to try a noob drink read more

A decent, 'ok' breakfast delivery!... everything came in about 35 minutes and it was nice to have a wide selection of 'healthier' breakfast options to choose from but the flavor overall was a bit lacking The Fooooood::: *** Avocado toast - the toast had a crunch to it which was appreciated but the avocado and egg were cold- like fridge cold, the pickled onions gave a necessary contrast but I did sprinkle some salt for a bit more flavor *** Tortilla wrap was okay at best, the avocado was nice in it though ***Oats: inedible, it looks really nice but the consistency was a bit difficult so swallow and it was also cold cold , I know overnight oats are thick but the flavor was a little lackluster as well *** Tahini cookie: it was soft, tasted good, I think if it's microwaved 10 -15 seconds it would push it to even better! All in all - an okay experience. read more

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Chalait is the place to order an afternoon pick-me up or lunch. The Farmhouse Crunch Sandwich is a hearty delight. The service counter is always pleasant and the drinks are made really well. read more

Cute little cafe on the uws. I got the nourish which has matcha, ashwagandha ghee honey almond and cashew milk. It was good- sweeter than the normal matcha latte. Id definitely come back and try some of their other drinks! read more

A pretty mixed bag. Maybe this is unfair to say but, in its execution, it felt like Chalait was trying to capitalize on the current hype around matcha and pretty Instagram pictures without paying more attention to the actual product. This is not really the time and place for a full-length spiel on the dilution (quite literally) of something that holds a deeper, ritualistic meaning for others and it's not like I'm fixing the problem by ordering all the matcha lattes I can get my paws on. I guess what I'm trying to say is, if you're going to make matcha Instagram-worthy, at least also make it good. And worth the $7 I just shelled out. The matcha strawberry fizz I ordered was perhaps 90% strawberry syrup and 3% actual matcha. It hurt my heart a little to see the barista whiz the matcha carelessly and then dump it over my drink. I fully realize you can't import a Kyoto tea ceremony into the UWS but just a bit more dedication wouldn't hurt. I tried the actual matcha latte here on another visit and it was incredibly watered down. I was basically trying slightly greenish almond milk. And because I couldn't leave without trying the actual food - I got the matcha loaf (really just a green pound loaf) and the cauliflower grain bowl. The matcha loaf was kind of try but I did like the grain bowl, though it was a little sparse on the cauliflower. Given the prices, I'd be surprised if this place has true staying power. read more

Love Chalait when they were in Tribeca and West village. Since Covid, they had to shut down a few branches. I'm obsessed with their matcha items and they get creative with mixing it with turmeric, collagen, pumpkin and chocolate. I used to order the hojicha hot chocolate a lot. They no longer sell that item and they are looking to bring their free drink stamp card program back. I hope to see more from chalait. They are a great aspirational blend of Asian beverages with westernized coffee culture techniques. read more

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Used to really like this place went there 3 times and their coffee was burnt tasting every time. I needed to use the bathroom because sometimes bad coffee kinda of goes through me . I ordered tuna avocado it was taste less bread was hard kinda of like cardboard. Somehow the tuna was oily and had almost a soap like taste. I ate it because I was hungry and also I paid for it and did not have the energy to deal with getting something else. I just will not come back. Hopefully I want her sick. UPDATE! Yup I'm sick my stomach is trying to kill me wish I said something. My fault for being in a rush. Wouldn't recommend this place. read more