KarakChai Cafe
13365 Smith Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH
Crema's Take
“This warmly inviting cafe between Cleveland and Middleburg Heights has earned serious devotion for its authentic Yemeni karak chai, which regulars consistently praise as the best in the area—rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Beyond the exceptional traditional drinks, they've become known for their viral fruit pastries and creative specialty beverages, all served in an impeccably clean space where the genuinely welcoming staff make every visit feel like coming home. Whether you're settling in for a slow afternoon with your family or meeting friends over matcha and pastries, this is the kind of neighborhood gem that keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Karak chai café is one of the greatest restaurants located between Cleveland and middleburgh heights ! It is ALWAYS clean and very inviting :) The staff is my favorite! Each and every one of them is a beautiful soul. They are known best for the viral TikTok fruit pastries ♥️The best one is the Mango one or coconut lol I honestly can’t pick just 1. The butter chicken croissant is also worth trying aswell as the Spanish latté. I was honored to be offered the role of hosting my very own sip and paint by the owner (Adnan) so it doubles as a very good venue for any event ! The max capacity is about 50 people ! -Adelina Diaz. Hosted 2/20/26 We hope to see you at the next one Insta: @heyits_ade ///main page @ad3tat2s // art page If I could give them 10 ⭐️’s I would
Great place to enjoy a hot chai. Like the previous experiences I’ve had with Yemeni cafes in Buffalo this one promised the taste and delivered it. Their edible desserts were phenomenal. Seating could’ve been good, some booths will make the place even better. Have got setup for live music - should be using that. In no time this place will pickup some decent crowd. Great job hosting ❤️
My kids and I have really wanted to try these viral fruit pastries for awhile. We splurged and got 4 to share with raspberry and peach being the two favorites and mango closely following. The green apple was the largest and had a good flavor however it had had a lot of cream vs fruit/cake filling. I would advise thawing them completely otherwise the center is frozen and a bit crystalized. My kids thought they were absolutely amazing and worth the hype. I did think they were a bit overpriced at 15$ a piece however I do realize they have an element of art to them. Besides the pricing I do think they are great pastries with a nice crunchy outside and flavorful inside. I recommend it for a special treat day! We did not try anything else but it all looked delicious. The staff were kind and the interior is nicely decorated.
My husband and I have been coming here since they opened and it just continues to improve every time we go! It has turned into our favorite local cafe. Their coffee and food are both superb!! We have yet to try food that we don’t like here but our favorites include: egg and cheese croissant sandwich, butter chicken sandwich, honeycomb, and the fruit pastries! The environment is cozy and relaxing and the staff are attentive and kind. I highly recommend!
We’ve tried a few chai and coffee spots in Cleveland, but I think Karak Chai serves the best chai of them all! The Masala Chai was excellent — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The staff were super friendly, and the place was clean and welcoming. One of the team members recommended a Dubai-style chocolate cup with fresh strawberries, and it was AMAZING! The strawberries were fresh and perfectly cut, and the chocolate with its creamy filling was just perfect. We truly enjoyed everything and will definitely be coming back for more!