Good: - food is great and the selection is both vegetarian and non- vegetarian friendly. - drinks and desserts are truly delicious. Highly recommend the rose milk cake. Bad: - service is very slow. I went on a weekday during lunch so it's possible that they were not fully staffed, but the food did take quite some time to make and at one point, the front counter person left for a bit and we couldn't get to-go boxes or any help. We even looked and tried to call for someone in the kitchen but they didn't hear us. It's possible that they didn't have as many people during the day when it's slower, but I would hope evenings are better since this place is probably busier then. Also there's a step when you walk in so don't trip! :) read more

Went here for lunch with a friend to try this new Cafe. Had high hope for this, since it's pretty close to me. And, a new Cafe find is always a great feeling. The Food: I went with the "Butter Chicken Foodles" for my food item and the "Zafran Iced Chai ". The Butter Chicken was very underwhelming. For something so small, it took a long time to come out. And, it lacked a whole bunch of that creamy and rich flavor. And the noodles just felt very bland. The Chai was also a big let down, it was very bland and I had no taste of the Zaffran flavor whatsoever. The whole meal was just not good in my opinion. Especially for the price. The Service: Service was okay. I went during lunch and it was kind of empty. But it did take a little longer than usual for my food and drinks to come out. The staff are friendly here though. The Atmosphere: Nice, clean and modern decor. Very simple with an open concept. Plenty of seating around to just hang and have food/drinks. Overall, a 2/5. Didn't really enjoy the food and drink items I had here. Kind of deterred me from wanting to try other items. They do look good, but this experience didn't really do it for me. read more

Filli Cafe - Iced Zafran Chai - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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I have been craving a rich cup of chai and Filli came through! The chai was full of spices and thick and so satisfying to drink on a dreary day. The omelette was ok, a bit greasy. The chaat... the perfect snack with all the right tangy and savory flavors. I ate the whole thing and was full the rest of the day. This is a great spot to hang with a friend. read more

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I recently had the chance to check out FiLLi in Chantilly, and I'm excited to support this new business in the area! As with any startup, there's always a bit of working through a grand opening, but I really appreciated the effort they've put into fine-tuning their workflow and delivering a great experience. The staff went around speaking to all the customers! Everything was flavorful! Definitely try the Milk Cakes, Samosa Chaat, chai, etc. The room is always packed and is another late night option in the area. A great family- friendly Halal option! It's definitely worth supporting a local business! I know everyone was excited for the opening, so it was a great way to socialize with folks! Everyone was extremely kind! I'll be back for sure! read more

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Filli is a UAE based chain trying to spread the wings in the US. Ambiance and cleanliness is good but the food is mediocre. What I liked here- Mango smoothie and Chai. What was average- Samosa Chaat, Bun Maska. What was really bad- People at the counter did not know enough about the dishes or drink ingredients read more

Filli Cafe - Mango Smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Meh! I was really excited to try this desi fusion street food cafe but was mostly disappointed. We got butter chicken rice bowl, dynamite chicken sandwich (a take on zinger), chaat papdi and i got the berry mojito (i had originally gotten the mango but they mistakenly gave me the berry). The butter chicken was the least liked of the lot because it was too saucy and kinda confusing as to the flavors. The dynamite chicken was somewhat in the middle and was neither too good and neither bad. It was a-ok. The chaat papdi was our favorite. Given it wasnt the best chaat papdi but was pretty decent. The berry mojito was just ok, nothing too great. If we go nxt time we'll try smthng different to see if there is anything that is moving taste wise by uptil now, we left unimpressed. read more

Filli Cafe - Chaat papdi (left), Chicken Dynamite Fill Bunz (middle) and Butter Chicken Rice Bowl (right) - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Tried several items on the menu and everything was excellent! Smash burger, chicken zinger, chicken tikka flatbread, ramen cup, and ofc the karak Chai with saffron. Common flavor in all the food was desi spices, some dishes were spicy others were just rich and flavor. Chai was sweet and saffron flavor was palpable. Time it took to be served was reasonable and space worked for a large group. read more

Filli Cafe - Chicken burger, smash burger - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean and it's very refreshing to see a desi restaurant this clean and well kept. Hopefully they can continue to upkeep its cleanliness and quality! The food was delicious - both chaat's were spot on super yummy! I loved my butter chicken bowl and masala chai. The only worrying thing was the flatbread gave those who ate it a stomach ache read more

Filli Cafe - Schezwan Foodles Chicken - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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I was sadly not impressed. I arrived right when they opened and got an iced chai. I would not get it again, since it wasn't my cup of tea, but it was pretty good. I tried ordering a butter chicken rice bowl, but they said the kitchen wasn't ready and was only serving breakfast items. I asked a different employee when they were serving lunch, and they said only breakfast and flatbreads. I asked when the other items will be available, and they just said later in the day...seems like they are still working out their kinks, but they should work on their organization, customer service, and communication. Because of this, I don't want to come back and be disappointed again as I'm not sure if or when they will offer the full menu. The interior was pretty, and I'm sure they will get better with time, but this was a disappointing first impression. read more

Filli Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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Nice new cafe with decent food. The food was obviously not super healthy. It isa good place to go for a bite to eat and to meet up with friends or family. The chai and other drinks are good! It was crowded and family friendly. read more

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I honestly don't know how this can even be called Karak chai. This was an absolute disgrace to what Karak is supposed to be. First off, the texture was completely wrong. Instead of the rich, smooth, well-balanced tea that Karak is known for, this tasted like watered-down milk with random foam floating on top. Karak should have a deep tea flavor with proper strength and aroma, this had none of that. It felt like someone just poured milk over weak tea and hoped for the best. Anyone who actually knows what real Karak chai tastes like would immediately realize this is nowhere close. Karak is meant to be brewed strong, with the tea properly simmered with milk and spices so the flavors develop. This tasted like it skipped every step. Rather I saw the worker put powder and milk in a blender.. what even. If you're advertising this as Karak chai, it's misleading. This isn't Karak chai.. read more

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Super understaffed ordered one burger took 45+ minutes. Like I don't even get how you would even open up shop if there's only one person In the kitchen. read more

Filli Cafe - Only person working in the kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

FiLLi Cafe in Chantilly is an international casual restaurant chain offering a unique global-fusion menu, including zafran chai and milk cakes as must-try items. It has a family-friendly, halal atmosphere with friendly service. We visited to enjoy some desserts the cafe is known for and were pleased with their milk cakes, similar to tres leches but sweeter and with added ingredients. Their drinks, including milkshakes and caramel macchiato, were also very tasty. However, we noticed the restaurant could use some cleaning; chairs had drink marks and food crumbs, and service was extremely slow despite it not being crowded during our visit. read more

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Everything is good at Filli! Highly recommend the Paneer Tikka Flat Bread. The vibe here is good. Love the design of everything, from the restaurant interior to the menu. The team here is also so kind and friendly. read more

Filli Cafe - Paneer Tikka Flat Bread - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

I came on opening day and figured I had to return when they were used to their menu and the service level. Both times they forgot our flatbread and overall I was disappointed in the burger and chicken sandwich. I did like the cafe aspect though the milk cake, chai and refreshers were good. Outside area is very nice inside could use some decor mostly bare walls besides one flower on the wall. read more

First time there and food was delicious. Got the saffron chai and the Spanish latte. We will be back read more

Filli Cafe - Chai - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Service was nice, ambiance is great! Very lively and colorful setup. Food was delicious, I felt it was well seasoned and not too strong. We ordered the butter chicken foodle (regular spice) and the punjabi somosa chaat. read more

Filli Cafe - Butter Chicken Foodles Chicken - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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This is a good and clean place with a nice ambiance. We really enjoyed the papri chaat and their karak chai wasn't as heavy as in Shotted- I preferred it this lighter way. There weren't many people there at the time and food was served quickly. Will go again. If I try and like other things on the menu just as much, I would give it 5-stars read more

Food is pricey and the line was huge when I went there. Waited for 30 minutes for a tea. No way

I briefly dropped in and ordered the iced pistachio latte and it was pretty good! Had some actual crushed pistachio in it, instead of syrup, which really added to the taste. The barista was nice and friendly. Would definitely get this drink again. read more

Overpriced and nothing was actually that good (desserts and chai). The brownie with icecream looks like it's from Costco. Only good thing is the outdoor area and that they close late otherwise MEH read more

I went here with my friends late at night and it was super busy but the food came out surprisingly quick! I got the butter chicken (paneer) noodles and they were fire!! Super spicy I ate it all! Their papdi chaat was good too thanks! read more

Awesome new hangout spot! I have been to Filli a few times now and have always had a great time. Love that it's open till midnight, even in the weekdays. The Karak Chai & Punjabi Chaat are my favorite. Everything I have tried so far has been amazing and looking forward to try more of the menu. read more

Filli Cafe - FiLLi Karak Zafran Chai FiLLi Karak Chai Paapdi Chaat Tea Rusk - Cafes Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Very disappointing: milkshakes were watery and tasteless why is there egg in everything?? wait time was absolutely ridiculous for three drinks and two food items save your money and your time. read more

The good - the teas, and the pizza (labeled flatbread on menu but is really pizza). And the manager who was clearly trying his best to push orders out as fast as he could and was correctly in the kitchen most of the time attending to that. Have rarely seen such a hard-working Manager. The not good - those foodles - ie noodle dishes. Too much garlic and just NOT something you would want to come back to, bite after bite in my own opinion. Also the chicken dynamite burger was awful - that crispy chicken was dry and tough with non-existent dynamite sauce. But the fries were good. Not enough to save that dish though. The bad - the speed of orders. Very slow. Went on a Monday evening hoping it would be less crowded. Very wrong. Was packed. The kitchen looks to be under-staffed and waited for over 40 minutes for one flatbread, one burger and noodles. Teas and drinks come out fast though. Suggest you go on a weekday (not Friday) after September once school is back in session (less crowded then hopefully). Maybe by then, the growing pains and speed of service will improve. Get the beverages and drinks which seem good, and the flatbread and fries. Get them to go and eat in the relaxation of home (it's also unnecessarily loud in the place). Try and be polite to the obviously hard-working Manager and front staff you will see. Manager is absolutely trying his best. Try for yourselves but buyer beware! read more

This is my third time here and sadly the last. I prefer not dining with fruit flies (there were a lot) or drinking a latte with milk that has been out for hours (I was there for at least two hours and it was on the counter the whole time). Got the smash burger and paid extra for about three strips of lettuce. The trash was full, tables were not wiped down. All of this with maybe 2-3 other guests in the whole place. read more

flat bread pizza was awesome! i did not like rice bowl at all. papri chat was good but it was more papri than chat. i did not like zafrani chai but i have =heard that regular karak chai is good. i like fresh tea, it seemed to me as if chai was pre made not fresh made. over all good experince. and yes i would go again if i want to go with friends as its open late night. read more

Instant noodles in a box (foodles), grilled cheese with maple syrup (maska bun), food court quesadilla (melts). Not a single item we ordered was enjoyable. Mocktails were good. Save your money and time read more

Poor service, mediocre food, had to wait for 45 minutes yet half filled order... got the refund. Not worth it