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The Chai Spot
United States, Arizona, Sedona, AZ-179
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The Chai Spot
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Ne
Review №1

Decent spot for chai. Few different flavors, and you can get Indian cookies or biscuits too. Bit bummed to see there were no Samosas!

Ka
Review №2

The chai was wonderful as was the atmosphere. Very friendly staff who made our time there welcoming and very enjoyable. We hope to be back soon!

So
Review №3

Great spot to grab an iced chai, sit in the patio and put your feet up for a bit. Great upstairs views of the village

Ad
Review №4

Fabulous - Came across The Chai Spot while roaming around the talaquepaque village. I was amazed to see, beautifully decorated reflecting the culture and delighted after having the tea.Must try!

Ti
Review №5

The real deal for Chai tea!Everything about The Chai Spot screams authentic, with traditional crafting of drinks and a wide variety of tea on the menu. While drinks take a little longer to make because of this, we loved ours and would highly recommend this spot. Plus, the balcony outside looks out over the whole Tlaquepaque shopping center, so you can enjoy a nice view while you wait! Definitely dont pass up on this spot!

Mo
Review №6

The Chai Spot is a sweet & simple place with a cozy, welcoming decor. The term chai originated from the Hindi word chai. In English, this spiced tea is commonly referred to as masala chai, or simply chai, even though the term refers to tea in general in the original language. This establishment knows how to make a fantastic chai. This is one of my favorite places for a cup of delicious chai!! Highly recommended! Check out the pictures associated with this review and follow on Insta @ifooditie

da
Review №7

Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the different chai drinks they had to offer! Definitely a cool place to stop!

H
Review №8

I am all in for supporting female owned and minority owned business! Love the concept, love the cultural appropriation but this place is not authentic! It is to cater to the non Indian and Pakistani taste buds. I was hoping for a hot soul soothing cup of cardamon chai but it was filled with fennel! Who does that??!?!?!

Me
Review №9

Absolutely delicious range of chai teas! Yes a little expensive, but its in an expensive area and HALF the profits go towards supporting women in Pakistan. The area is gorgeous and the patios are just perfect. Comfortable, free wifi, and a good amount of seating. I took some remote classes here and it just could not be beat!

Da
Review №10

My wife and I throughly enjoyed our morning here! We got the traditional and coconut rose chai, both were great but we both liked the traditional one slightly more. We got a handful of the pastries (dipping them in the chai is fantastic) and sampled all the Turkish delights! We sipped our chai on the Juliet balcony in the morning, reminded my wife of her time living in Peru!

An
Review №11

Amazing place. The taste of tea is amazing with a very nice setting area. I recommend all people pass through Sedona to visit it and try their stuff. I’ll definitely have to go back again.

Va
Review №12

Bit expensive for a chai but the vibe is great.

Mi
Review №13

Really good chai cafe with a legit little Pakistani auntie serving them up. 50% of the profits go towards education projects in Pakistan, which is awesome.

St
Review №14

Hands down best chi outside of the east! Made fresh with real ingredients in a stove, they even have a small store with clothing and trinkets.

Am
Review №15

Love everything about this place! We met the owner who is super sweet. She explained that a portion of their proceeds helps empower underprivileged women from Pakistan.The decor is so beautiful and cozy! The chai was delicious and served in jars covered with gorgeous embroidered sleeves. Perfect place to enjoy your tea and just unwind.

ni
Review №16

A must-stop spot in Tlaquepaque arts village if you are visiting Sedona. Family owned boutique chai spot where 50% of the proceeds go towards upliftment of women in developing nations. You can find a variety of chai, biscuits, and miscellaneous artsy wares for purchase. Their patio is the perfect place to relax for a long or short time to catch a break in the middle of your Sedona adventures !!

Ma
Review №17

Chai Spot is a must stop if you love Chai. They have Thai tea too. You can hang out on the back deck.

Je
Review №18

Beautiful place. Friendly staff. Wonderful tea shared under the cool shade of the patio. Would come here again.

Ai
Review №19

Loved it here!! Great chai and wonderful quiet cozy atmosphere. We went 2 days in a row, our favorite was the Sulaimani, I had it regularly my husband had it dirty- both were delicious.

Ra
Review №20

Unique experience. The owner contributes some of her profits back to the tea plantations she sources her teas from. A funky and fun place to take a respite and enjoy some creative Chais.

Ma
Review №21

It’s a must to do in Sedona. Located in a small village a the entrance of Sedona. The spot is cute, well decorated and peaceful.The chai is pretty authentic, and many options are available for different experiences.It’s a small place, can be crowded during spring or fall seasons.

Le
Review №22

Really pretty look, very photogenic!Took us forever to find this spot because Google maps was having issues locating this while we were on foot but we enjoyed our chais!

Qu
Review №23

Loved the chai!!! Stop by if you get a chance. Great service as well!!!

Ra
Review №24

Fantastic traditional tea! Very milky and well spiced. Lovely, relatable staff ❤️

Sa
Review №25

Expensive and small portions. I wish they had more menu options. The sitting area is very nice though.

He
Review №26

Very cool place, the drinks were great and the cushion patio area is a great spot to hang out and read for the day.

Lu
Review №27

The employees were really nice! They have coconut milk as a dairy free option :) The chai tea wasn’t too sweet and was pretty good. So were the cookies! The place also has a small shop and they have beautiful things there! The prices aren’t bad as I’d rather pay for tea at a local place than Starbucks.

An
Review №28

Great place to have the original indian chai...this place has very cool and quirky ambiance. The menu is limited to four or five kinds of tea but all of it was great.their coconut rose is a must try

ni
Review №29

If you like Chai you will love the Chai Spot !They serve a special family recipe for Chai that is delicious. The atmosphere of the spot is quite charming and laid back, cushions and pillows along with low benches to relax and sip chai to the sounds of the Tlaquepaque fountains, and listen to the Birdsong coming from the surrounding Majestic Sycamore Trees.

Di
Review №30

Fabulous little place for Chai in Sedona. You can relax on the outdoor terrace which is decorated in Pakistani fashion. Part of their profits go for a great cause ! Win win!

Ra
Review №31

Really good chai tea place. I loved the decor and the seating. There is outdoor seating both at the entrance and at the exit of the place. Inside, there is a small shop where you can get some decor items.

Le
Review №32

This place is so beautiful and good. We got the Thai tea and finished it In 4 minutes. It was that good! The woman working was so welcoming and sweet. They have many little treats and amazing teas. We got ours to go but next time we come we will drink it sit down and hot out of a pretty jar.

Pr
Review №33

Okiesh. Decoration is good, but looks quite old now.. tea was good.

Je
Review №34

Super cute place with great customer service I got the butter chai ☕️ yummy!! We also found a spot to sit and enjoy ourTea!

Er
Review №35

Absolutely delicious! Butter Chai Tea and iced green tea are both so worth it. We will be going back tomorrow for some more. The ladies there were super sweet and attentive. Thank you for a great experience.

BH
Review №36

They have some amazing chai I ever had. Tried butter chai which is my favourite at the moment, also the rose chai was yum. They do have ice tea and snacks. The shop have some authentic clothes, jewellery, spices and much more items. The outdoor patio is so attractive to spend some time.

Ky
Review №37

This is one of my favorite places in Sedona. The butter Chai is the best!

So
Review №38

Authentic Kashmiri and indian chai spot. Taste was great. Staff was super friendly and courteous. We visited once in the morning and loved during our Sedona visit and hence decided to go back again before leaving for Phoenix in the evening.

Vi
Review №39

Great Chai- not too sweet, very well spiced.

sh
Review №40

Perfect place to sit and sip chai

Ab
Review №41

Don’t go only for the name “ chai “.Taste was not atall good.

Ma
Review №42

Merchandise was definitely overpriced, but I definitely appreciated the South Asian representation, especially in that location. Also, because of the fact that the owner is Pakistani. A lot of people are biting off our culture calling it boho & hipster, so I appreciate authenticity. Down to the Bollywood music

Mo
Review №43

Really nice spot, but the Chai isnt actually Chai its made with premixed powder.

Fa
Review №44

Truly surprised to find such a wonderful chai joint in Sedona! I had heard about Chai Spot in New York and was delighted to find it in Sedona.Very glad to see authentic clothes, bags, table covers and other goods directly from rural communities in Pakistan being sold in Sedona.There are different kinds of milky Pakistan tea offered at Chai Spot, and its definitely worth a visit to relax- especially in the beautiful outdoors gallery space.

H
Review №45

Loved the place! Its beautiful and sell best Chai in town.

Ab
Review №46

This place is so cute!!! They have a simple menu and they do it right. Super friendly staff. Wonderful experience and for a good cause! I wanted to go every day I was in Sedona!! Great little spot.

Th
Review №47

They were just about to close, but the staff welcomed us in anyway. By the time we paid, the drinks were ready to go -- and delicious!

Bl
Review №48

My new favorite spot.Staff could chill on the mask thing, they tweak out if you even take it off for a second, but I loved the spot and that they support Pakistani kids.Chai was very tasty, could use a few more options for us dairy allergy people though

Sa
Review №49

I had Sulemani Chai (hot) and it was one of the best Chai I have ever had. It was a perfect balance between tea, spices, sweetness, and warmth.👌

M
Review №50

Lovely chai made with fresh ground spices. Service was just what I needed. A smiling positive force on a kind of lonely day. And they have a neat patio area and tasty snacks.

Wi
Review №51

Nice place to relax and have a chai tea. My wife and I really enjoyed sitting outside on the balcony. I enjoyed the chai with coconut milk.

Sh
Review №52

Chai was okay. Customer service was not great. The guy insisted that I have milk or coconut milk in my chai. I don’t like either options but finally caved in and said yes to a splash of coconut milk because he kept insisting I had to choose one and it wasn’t premixed into the chai.

wa
Review №53

Very nice place excellent servicesRose chai tea it is the best I have ever had, so I strongly strongly recommendThank you so mucho for letting me used your phone charger really appreciate! Thanks to you I was able to book my transportation back to the Hotel! God Bless you!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Di
Review №54

Loved the butter chai and the traditional, really cute cozy spot with amazing chai! I have convinced many friends to visit this spot when visiting Sedona because its just that good!

Su
Review №55

This is a nice place in the Tlaquepaque arts and shopping center with a good Indian touch. They have plenty of products available from the Indian subcontinent.The cardamom aroma is very inviting. I would recommend the Traditional Cardamom Chai.

Li
Review №56

So so cute! Incredibly delicious tea’s! I can’t wait to come back!

Ju
Review №57

This place was amazing. Definitely worth the stop.

Ah
Review №58

Authentic and delicious tea. As a Pakistani myself I can tell you it’s hard to come by proper good chai like we make in our house. But this place hits the spot. It’s delicious and made with love.The cardamom tea and Kashmiri pink chai are on point. The rose tea was my first time trying and a bit disappointing. Tasted like I was drinking rose water.Great ambiance and very friendly staff. The others guests were also kind and chatty and it was an overall fun experience and great place to relax for a bit. You can hear the birds chirping and the water fountain flowing. This is the epitome of what a chai place should be. It is a gem in a very unexpected location. I wish they had one in every major city.Well decorated and comfy seating. Great place. A bit pricy but that’s because they donate 50% of every sale to helping women’s literacy in Pakistan.

An
Review №59

Love this environment, the shop and especially the authentic delicious tea!

Si
Review №60

Have some chai and enjoy the views while you partner shops for all the Indian, ethnic, ethical and organic stuff you both desperately need. Unique gift shop, great service, Sedona, UFOs, energy vortices. Highly recommended!

Ha
Review №61

The butter chai is actually kashmiri chai. Very authentic in taste and color.

Lo
Review №62

Beautiful little spot for a delicious chia and biscuit.

Ja
Review №63

Love love love .. chai is amazing !

Sh
Review №64

Beautiful place and delicious chai

De
Review №65

I was hoping to buy loose tea, but they didnt have any available.

Ma
Review №66

So strong! Delicious. Love sitting outside and relaxing! ☕️

Ni
Review №67

Great ambience. Decent chai and good Indian music.

St
Review №68

Such a refreshing oasis in sedona! Their menu is limited, but each of the iced drinks were delicious!

He
Review №69

Gross. I didnt know it was possible to make chai taste bad. I paid over $7 for a crumbly biscotti and a tiny cup of chai. I was really disappointed by the serving size until I tasted the tea and realized I was never going to be able to drink it. It was a murky grey-brown liquid that tasted like a brew made from a bunch of used coffee filters. Not exaggerating. I almost never leave reviews but this was shockingly bad.

Pa
Review №70

Really nice atmosphere and very friendly staff.But the chai is much too sweet, sickeningly to my families palette. They can adjust the hot chai sweetness but not their iced chai. A note to the owner please create a no sugar or low sugar iced chai beverage.

Ra
Review №71

One of my favorite spots in Sedona. Highly recommend!!

As
Review №72

Cute little spot. Lady working was so kind and patient. Chai was amazing as were the cookies. We will back!

An
Review №73

Great flavors and they called us on the phone when the order was ready so we could wait wherever.

Sa
Review №74

Lovely! Very nice and cozy decor. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back again! Was worth the drive out!

Al
Review №75

Wonderful refreshment!!!

Ga
Review №76

Cute little dog-friendly spot. I was not a huge fan of their iced chai tea. Too much of a cardamom flavor for my taste. The lady working there was so friendly. They have a neat little gift shop as well.

Fo
Review №77

I loved this place. It is paradise on earth! I am so appreciative of having the opportunity to sit on the patio cushions, the sun shining down on the market place below, playing sweet tunes on the guitar and sipping on delicious chai that was prepared with love! I tried to go back for a second round during our short trip to Sedona but could not make it!!! The staff was amazing! Bless these people for putting such a great spot together. Ill be back

An
Review №78

Cute little place with nice variety of desserts

He
Review №79

What a gem to find in that commercial part of Sedona. It was so cute, refreshing and the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful in their recommendations. I was super pleased with my Butter Chai and little treats to go with them!! Loved the view as well!! One of the best parts of my magical trip to Sedona 😁🙏🏼☕

Mi
Review №80

Amazing butter chai and cookies. We have to stop by every time we are in the area.

Ce
Review №81

When they say best homemade chai tea youve ever had they aint kiddin!

Ca
Review №82

A little oasis in the middle of a shopping village. Perched on the second floor mezzanine, it has two porches that overlook the lively, music filled square below. With cushions, benches, and a little library, its the perfect place to take a break from window shopping and refresh yourself with a chai tea. The chai was delicious and the international snacks on display were tantalizing (they had a few samples out during my visit!). Sweet place.

Ch
Review №83

Delicious chai and very friendly atmosphere, I always stop by everytime im in Sedona, love love this place!

Mo
Review №84

Best chai ever! Love the traditional masala chai!

An
Review №85

Love spotting desi places in American neighborhoods - especially those that embrace their desiness as much as this place does. The vibe is relaxing and very welcoming. They also donate part of their earnings to Took off a star because the chai itself was milky and weak, in my desi opinion.

An
Review №86

Delicious Chai and lovely atmosphere. Paid $15 for two dixie cup drinks. Would be worth the cost if the sizes of the chai tea were bigger, but it was still a nice vacation treat.

Ay
Review №87

My family drove from the south rim of the grand canyons to have chai at the chai spot. I had heard great things about the chai and the mission behind it was the biggest motivation to come here. Youth development in Pakistan, an extremely thought about and much needed initiative. Will support any business which supports this. The place was beautiful, the entire market place a treat to explore. The chai was phenomenal, we tried Butter chai, Cardamom chai, and Coconut Chai between my family. We dipped the cake rusks (biscotti) in the chai and it tasted like heaven. The shop is very cute, had a lot of other arts and crafts selling in the shop, I even bought a little necklace for myself. Would recommend everyone to try.

Le
Review №88

Went twice during our visit to Sedona. Lovely place and lovely people!

Sa
Review №89

I think this place is overpriced and overrated. I had coconut rose tea and my co-visitors had cardamom tea and none of us felt that it’s worth paying such a heavy price nor does it have the actual authentic taste.The ambience is great and it’s located in the heart of Sedona.

Jo
Review №90

Delicious chai, awesome hangout spot

Fu
Review №91

The Butter Chai was the most note worthy experience I had in Sedona!

Ma
Review №92

Beautiful outdoor seating and good tea

Ja
Review №93

Dont advertise something you dont have. If you are looking for the coffee that is pictured on their official website, with price, photos and details of the delicious ingredients, it doesnt exist as of 12/2/18. I went on a 7 mile hike and all I could think about was rewarding myself with a small treat and was annoyed and disappointed that they didnt have the drink. No, they werent out of stock. They simply decided to advertise their only coffee drink before they were planning to serve the first cup.

De
Review №94

Pricy, but the chai is good. Place is so cute, especially the patio seatings.

Ke
Review №95

One of the few places that hit the right spots with their authentic Indian/Pakistani chai and snacks. With amazing views - nice seating - good people. A definite go-to for anyone visiting Sedona.

Ta
Review №96

Hang out there and relax or grab some tea, maybe buy some jewelry? Very cool place

Er
Review №97

Butter chai was delicious.

Em
Review №98

Charming store, tasty chai! Cant wait to read the owners book.

Sa
Review №99

Excellent cardamom chai from a well-traveled chai drinker! Such a cute shop. Friendly staff. And how amazing is it that a % of their profits goes to a great cause!

Ji
Review №100

Best Chai I have ever had.Had the Traditional.

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  • Address:United States, Arizona, Sedona, AZ-179
  • Site:https://thechaispot.com/
  • Phone:+1 928-862-4300
Categories
  • Gift shop
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Offerings
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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