Chalait

Chalait

(Now Closed)
Café$$$$
West Village, New York
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  • Elyse E.heart icon on user image
    Elyse EstradaNovember 19, 2015
    The matcha latte was as tasty as it was beautiful and the avocado sunrise gave me enough energy to go on a 25 mile bike ride. My BF had the prosciutto panini but it was too good to share a bite w/me.
  • Djaniella D.
    Djaniella D.January 3, 2016
    SUPERB! Matcha heaven. Matcha latte (iced + hot) is a must try. Plenty of delicious light food options to choose from such as their avocado toast or miso butter toast.
  • K-Þórır D.heart icon on user image
    K-Þórır D.September 7, 2015
    Try a smoked salmon tartine with greek yogurt, muesli, cucumber + avocado on a delicious black bread, grab an iced matcha latte, there's nothing better for a healthy quick meal.
  • Ethan C.heart icon on user image
    Ethan CJanuary 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Is matcha the next big thing in nyc? Then Chalait got it right. Serving counter culture coffee too along with selection of teas. Airy & light woody interior. Right off the Christopher street station.
  • Steph O.
    Steph OsmanskiJune 23, 2016
    Right now they only have black label donuts (from Brooklyn) on Fridays and Saturdays. There's a green tea creme brûlée donut I had wanted to try that's supposedly the bees knees
  • Caroline L.heart icon on user image
    Caroline LeSeptember 11, 2015
    while the matcha espresso drinks are the specialty here, the matcha hot chocolate was a fantastic alternative. smooth and rich with just the right amount of matcha. it was delicious =9
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew ChoiJanuary 11, 2015
    Really yummy things coming out of this place. Apparently they're still testing new things for the menu, but their toast is pretty spot on. Also try their matcha concoctions.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneJuly 2, 2015
    Matcha latte with soy $5.45 incl tax for small 8 oz. Good quality matcha and not too sweet. The flavored iced ones sound refreshing too.
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiOctober 27, 2015
    Everything you could possibly want for a hangover Sunday morning. Tea, avocado sunrise and matcha yogurt!
  • win
    winMarch 9, 2015
    Matcha latte and cortado tasted very similar - both delicious not matcha-y enough. Banana bread moist with lots of walnuts. Be prepared to stand around on a Sunday aft, not enough seats.
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyFebruary 7, 2015
    With some heritage from midtown's Little Collins, these guys know how to make a good flat white. Or try something new and get a Matcha Latte or Matcha Hot Chocolate.
  • Morganheart icon on user image
    MorganSeptember 16, 2015
    This cute cafe specializes in not only matcha drinks, but also some damn good avocado toast.
  • Daniel G.heart icon on user image
    Daniel GarciaApril 15, 2015
    Super cool and friendly staff. Great taste in music. Food is fantastic. Beautiful design. No wifi, but outlets + foot rest at window counter + good ppl watching views.
  • Jeanne C.
    Jeanne ChoMarch 22, 2015
    Top notch cortado (espresso version). Food looks amazing, but it's wholesome simple fare that's easy to make at home. Maybe worth the $$$ if you're in a hurry?
  • Eric H.
    Eric HoJune 13, 2016
    Fantastic matcha ice tea! Follow my matcha adventures on Instagram @EricHoRaw
  • Melissa M.
    Melissa MoserMay 8, 2016
    This is a great coffee shop, but all I can think of is that my ex and I were fighting and Matthew Modine walked by. But seriously, try their coffee. It's better than my ex
  • Ash H.heart icon on user image
    Ash HuangFebruary 3, 2015
    Tasty matchas and good toast. A bit pricy but a warm cozy nook on a slushy winter day.
  • Dean P.heart icon on user image
    Dean PearsonApril 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    It confuses me that @ a cafe with 1st come 1st served seating, i'm told by the mgr to vacant the only two seats at the bar to make room for a party of four ... I guess we'll b taking our drinks to-go.
  • Jess S.heart icon on user image
    Jess SFebruary 14, 2015
    Thumbs up on the ceremonial top grade. Coming back for a snack or 5 b/c everything look delish
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HornerJuly 5, 2015
    a bright space with a beautiful panoramic view of 7th ave in the Village. lots of matcha drinks
  • Isabelheart icon on user image
    IsabelApril 2, 2015
    The matcha hot chocolate is good if you want something without a strong matcha taste. The matcha iced tea was refreshing with a strong flavor!
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    msMarch 11, 2015
    The avocado toast is sublime and the service is great, but I could take or leave the matcha latte. Painfully trendy
  • Jessica N.heart icon on user image
    Jessica NgJune 8, 2015
    Get the matcha latte and the sunrise avocado toast or the chalait salmon & egg sandwich!!
  • Jeanne C.
    Jeanne ChoMarch 24, 2015
    Top notch cortado (espresso). Food is like a healthy foodie's dream, but overpriced. And this coming from someone who spends like it grows on trees😳
  • Ruby A.heart icon on user image
    Ruby AnayaOctober 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    You can’t put a limit on my matcha lattes, it says so right here. And I don’t want to get dirty looks when I come in here. If I want a matcha latte, you give me a matcha latte.
  • BuzzFeed
    BuzzFeedAugust 23, 2016
    Prime spot for people watching. And their matcha — iced or hot — is tops. Read more
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BrightSeptember 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Iced matcha latte is a refreshing option for the summer. Get it hot when the weather gets cold.
  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexMay 11, 2016
    more milky than matcha imo but it's still good. pretty space and pretty drinks and food.
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerMarch 16, 2016
    Pleasantly surprised. Quinoa bowl was delicious with just the right amount of spice. Iced matcha was 😋
  • Jeni B.heart icon on user image
    Jeni BulcockFebruary 8, 2015
    Their matcha hot chocolate is amazing. Not too sweet and still tastes like matcha. Yum!
  • Ru C.heart icon on user image
    Ru ChungFebruary 22, 2015
    Great mocha, cafe au lait, open sandwiches and great employees. Oh, the stop coffee is also great!
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyMay 10, 2015
    They have this Mint Julep cold brew that is not too sweet, but super flavorful and amazingly refreshing.
  • Jessica d.heart icon on user image
    Jessica de OliveiraJune 18, 2016
    The best matcha latte in the city. And I've been to Tokyo people I know my matcha.
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HMay 11, 2015
    Great latte, very true to the matcha flavor
  • Dane F.
    Dane FeldmanFebruary 26, 2016
    Delicious matcha lattes. Good atmosphere. Service is a bit standoffish and there are no bathrooms.
  • Lily
    LilyMay 3, 2016
    If you like coffee, you will be disappointed at the matcha "latte". Spare yourself and grab a real latte.
  • Berta C.heart icon on user image
    Berta CMarch 19, 2016
    Matcha cortado and the miso toast! Yum
  • Flora R.heart icon on user image
    Flora ReyesJanuary 19, 2016
    Great matcha hot chocolate with almond milk
  • Mabel L.
    Mabel LeeJune 25, 2016
    I found the matcha latte to be a bit bitter and not sweet enough, but the general atmosphere was really nice.
  • Leigh F.
    Leigh FerreiraFebruary 7, 2015
    matcha latte + muesli toast. soooo good!
  • Nick P.heart icon on user image
    Nick PatrickJanuary 25, 2015
    The matcha latte is tasty AND pretty.
  • Rebecca
    RebeccaJanuary 31, 2015
    Matcha everything. Friendly staff and delicious avacado toast!
  • Melissa R.heart icon on user image
    Melissa RosenthalJuly 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the iced matcha latte!!!! Life changing.
  • Ray L.heart icon on user image
    Ray LinFebruary 23, 2015
    A matcha lover's happy place. Get anything that starts with "matcha".
  • Aleksandra P.heart icon on user image
    Aleksandra PasekJanuary 6, 2016
    Macchiato is aromatic and strong as it should. Staff is very friendly.
  • Linda P.
    Linda ParkJune 30, 2015
    The iced matcha latte and greenwich sandwich are my faves here!
  • Jillian
    JillianDecember 22, 2015
    The miso butter toast is crazy yummy.
  • Tom M.heart icon on user image
    Tom M.June 21, 2015
    The iced matcha latte is so refreshing
  • Sara T.heart icon on user image
    Sara TaylorMay 31, 2015
    The lattes are delicious and I highly recommend the sandwiches.
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SMay 18, 2015
    Matcha fizz and avocado toast are both great.
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