Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

This East Village spot pairs herbaceous stovetop masala chai with Indian-inspired bites like Bombay sandwiches.

  • Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 18:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 18:00
  • $
  • 36 3rd Ave
  • 4.5 (103 reviews)

Description

Inside this compact space decorated with Indian motifs, the signature stovetop masala chai is brewed to order—taking about six minutes to prepare. The resulting drink is heavily spiced and herbaceous, maintaining its creamy texture even when ordered with oat milk. Alongside a New Orleans iced brew, the counter serves up unique snacks like Bombay bagels, onion cheese pastries, and pistachio donuts. Because indoor seating is limited, many visitors grab their cups to enjoy in the park or purchase a bag of the house spice mix to recreate the brew at home.

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