Chiya Chai Cafe

2770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

★★★★4.4(1,365 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Chiya Chai Cafe is a hidden gem that takes chai seriously, offering an impressive range of traditional and creative tea options alongside authentic Indian snacks like samosas and bhelpuri that punch above their price point. The staff genuinely care—they'll guide you through indecision with patience, handle last-minute catering requests with flexibility, and make recommendations that feel personal rather than transactional. Whether you're grabbing a quick cup of their signature Mumbai cutting tea or settling in for a slow afternoon, this is the kind of neighborhood spot where families, professionals, and chai lovers keep coming back.

What to expect

Matcha & teaSlow sitLight foodQuick grabMeetingsSignature drinksTraditional drinksFamily friendlySpecialty drinksPastries

Google Reviews

Mindy Bergeron
★★★★★2 months ago

We ordered a lot of chai and samosas for two corporate events that were planned overnight. The team was very flexible with delivery (delivering late at night) and helped with some last minute changes to one order. The team communicated well and was so friendly. The chai and samosas were delicious. Highly recommend Chiya Chai!!

Tazima Parris
★★★★★6 months ago

I love chai and there are so many options—and everything is SO good. The person tending me was so gentle with my low blood sugar indecision. Cute decorative detail and I will be back for adult beverages another time.

Mandala Gupta VerWiebe
★★★★★9 months ago

This restaurant is a hidden gem!! Not only is the menu extremely affordable, but everything is delicious. The quality of the food and drinks is astounding. They have achieved rich, exciting flavors and even transformed them into new unique dishes!!!

Palak Nath
★★★★9 months ago

Got the Mumbai cutting Tea, Bhelpuri and Samosa chaat. The staff were friendly. I liked the amount of variety available in tea. Went on a Wednesday evening, hence, could find a parking spot nearby. The place was not that crowded and has ample of space to sit. The snacks were good but not a fan of the chai. The bhelpuri and Samosa Chaat werd very similar in taste.

Lizbeth Rodriguez
★★★★★a year ago

The food was so delicious, my family and I ordered 3 times! I've never had Indian food before, but I like it now! We started off with Chai tea. The Indian cashier/worker was very kind to recommend me Chai tea; I asked about sweet teas, he recommended me the Caramel Sea Salt one and said I'd like it – and I did! I don't know his name but he was very welcoming and patient. So I give the service 5 stars. The food surprisingly didn't take long either, and the food presentation was nice. It came ready and hot as well, but not to the point we couldn’t start eating yet. I also appreciate the detail of giving us the drinks first before the food. The café was clean and well kept as well. I could tell there were a lot of spices and ingredients in their food. It tasted authentic and it was good. The portions are good too. My family and I didn't feel awfully full afterwards. My family and I specifically got garlic Naan bread, the Creamy Masala Chicken, Cauliflower Peas and Potatoes, Saag Paneer, and the Batata Vada Chaat. We got Vanilla Nutmeg, Caramel Sea Salt, and Espresso Hazelnut iced Chai tea as well. The Naan bread was chewy in the center, a bit rough around the edges and flavorful. The curries weren't too overwhelming while still having many spices.

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