Kaafi by Chaiguy

Kaafi by Chaiguy

★★★★★4.5(301 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The chai here is the real draw—each blend is carefully crafted and locals swear by the masala, though the kheer will hit you with genuine nostalgia if you grew up on it. Beyond the exceptional teas, the kitchen turns out authentic Pakistani street snacks like samosas and butter chicken sandwiches that taste genuinely fresh and flavorful, making this feel more like a community gathering spot than a typical coffee shop. It's small and can get busy on weekends, but that's exactly because the regulars know what's up.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Signature drinksMeetingsSlow sitSpecialty drinksLight foodMatcha & teaLaptop friendlyParkingFamily friendlyPastriesFull breakfastTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

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Jane Asmr
★★★★★3 months ago

Really cool little spot in the local community for a warm cup of chai or a quick Pakistani street snack. Came on a late Sunday afternoon and it was pretty popular. Only a barista and one guy in the kitchen so there is a little wait but the vibe is super chill and relaxed, not a…

V W
★★★★★4 months ago

The chai here meets the hype! I’ve tried all of them, they’re all so good. My personal favorite is the masala chai. I usually order the kheer (nostalgia from my childhood) but I recently got the carrot ginger gajar cake and WOW! It’s so flavorful, moist, and pairs perfectly with…

Skeeb Khan
★★★★★5 months ago

Kaafi by Chaiguy is such a gem in New York. We tried the butter chicken sandwiches, cheese samosas, shredded chicken samosas, and aloo samosas—and every single item was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The butter chicken sandwich was rich and comforting, and the samosas…

Jean Ng
★★★★7 months ago

Came on a late sunday afternoon, super popular with the local community for a cup of chai or pick me up Pakistani hot street snack. Only a barista and a guy in the kitchen prepping food, so its a little wait, chill vibe not a place you wanna come if you are in a rush. More…

Shah Shah
★★★★★10 months ago

Wonderful Cafe serving variety of teas & coffee with delicious appetizers. Nice seating to spend time chatting or reading. Easily reachable through subway or local transport. Great experience 👍 We had cake risks, samosa chaat & pakoda.

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