Zi Spice

A variety of chai like I haven't seen anyone else... I picked a cardamom. Rose with whole milk -- they use Alexander A2 🤩 The kebab I had was wonderful, very authentic. The sourdough Rose cardamom bun with the chai was perfect. It's a fairly small place but buzzing even close to closing time. So I am hopeful that they will make it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Stopped into Zi Spice in Ashland on a Saturday around 1:30 PM, and the place was nearly full — always a good sign. The young man at the counter greeted me with eye contact and a warm “How are you doing?” Who does that anymore?! It set such a positive tone right off the bat. There weren’t many pastries or bon bons left in the case, which I took as another good sign that things here move quickly for a reason. I ordered a saffron-cardamom hot chocolate and a kebob street sandwich to go. The wait was about 18 minutes — not bad for how busy they were — though I did notice a couple of people approach the counter to check on their orders, and my drink also turned out to be one of the ones momentarily forgotten. The staff swiftly handled it: the counter person sincerely apologized, and the barista upgraded my drink and added extra chocolate without being asked. That's a good sign that they really value their customers. The sandwich, served on house-made gluten-free sourdough, was incredible — crisp outside, soft inside, with layers of flavor that really pop. Hard to believe it was gluten-free! To finish things off, I grabbed the two remaining bonbon flavors— one mango latte and one mango with pepper — and the mango latte with pepper might honestly be one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. A few service kinks to smooth out, sure, but the food, flavors, and personal service here are outstanding. I’ll definitely be back!

ZI Spice was such a lovely stop. I had a chai latte and a kebab salad—both absolutely delicious—and grabbed a few bonbons that were dangerously good. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, made great suggestions, and created such a sweet, relaxed vibe. Bonus points for being dog-friendly 🐾. You can feel the care here. I’ll definitely be back.

We had dinner. I guess they haven’t been open for dinner for very long. We LOVED everything we had. The owner was so friendly and super helpful with her recommendations. We enjoyed our cocktails. We had the flatbread mezze plate, the kebab, and the deconstructed samosas. We would have all of them again. We also took home some of their beautiful homemade chocolates.

Delicious, gorgeous food. Packed full of flavor, fresh & delicious. I came with a friend & had a wonderful time. We shared multiple dishes & had a few fun latte flavors. Will be back!