Hidden Grounds

The Masala chai latte is rich and flavorful. It is made by simmering tea leaves, milk, and star anise together.

Seriously one of the best coffees. I had the rose chai latte, it was phenomenal, they need to open more locations in NYC.

Lovely flavors in all the drinks! The New Orleans brew was amazing!

New Orleans coffee is insanely good, like drinking a cloud. Also loved the Bombay breakfast bagel, so refreshing

Gunjan Amarnani

Great service and a perfectly balanced ginger chai. The flavor was rich without being overly sweet, and the ginger was just right—not too overpowering. Our barista was excellent, taking the time to explain the brewing process and making us feel welcome. The spot also seems to be a local favorite, with a steady stream of customers coming in.

STR

Seriously one of the best coffees. I had the rose chai latte, it was phenomenal, they need to open more locations in NYC.

Julia S

New Orleans coffee is insanely good, like drinking a cloud. Also loved the Bombay breakfast bagel, so refreshing

Seungna Choi

The Masala chai latte is rich and flavorful. It is made by simmering tea leaves, milk, and star anise together.

Sophie

I really enjoyed visiting Hidden Grounds today, a hidden gem! Such a friendly business to collaborate with. I truly enjoyed sitting in their cozy environment and relaxing while having my taro matcha dream and salmon bagel sandwich. I was in heaven! Great prices and extremely friendly staff. Loved the aesthetics as well. I also tried the plain matcha, iced tea, and i definitely recommend the rose chai (as well as the taro matcha and salmon bagel sandwich.)

Lyds R.

This was my first time going to Hidden Grounds! We stopped by for something to eat but I was impressed with the drink menu variety, especially all the rose and lavender drinks. The premise is small with limited seating but the service was great and I got my food very quickly! I tried the Bombay Bagel Sandwich which was amazing and reminds me of the real thing, the flavors were perfect.

Julia H

Happy to see they opened a location here. Their Chai flavor is always one of the best in the city. Pastries are also good, I specifically recommend the donut which is kinda unique. 🥛🫖✨Chai latte was creamy even it was iced. The flavor was rich with depth. 💛🧡Cardamom bun was dense, moist, and pliable. The flavor was well balanced! One of the outstanding cardamom buns.

Aushim

we've been on a quest to find the best and most authentic chai in nyc. after trying multiple different ones, hidden grounds has been the best one! also a cold new orleans blend is an ideal drink for summer weather.

M O

Love Hidden Grounds since their sample hour back in Jersey a few summers ago. I visited this new location and the service was amazing and the Rose Chai was just as I remembered it. I decided to try the pastry and it was very interesting, love the spices. Keep up the good work Hidden Grounds!

Tenzin Rigden

The cardamom chai is the best chai I've had in NYC that actually reminded me of the chaiwalas back in India. They actually make it on a stove top to order. The gulab jamun donut was also quite good too.

Anjali Pulim

Ever since stumbling upon Hidden Grounds last year I have been HOOKED. I am slowly working my way through the menu but my favorites are the iced rose, classic masala, and cardamom chais. The chai drinks have that perfect spice taste that majority of the other "chais" I've had in the city are missing. Hidden Grounds is the best. I wish I could buy a bigger size than the one offered and I also wish there could be a location right next to my school but honestly that may not be good for my wallet. The apple cider donut is also so delicious and pairs so well with the spiced flavor you get from the drinks. I'm looking forward to trying the new food and snacks I've been seeing :D The vibe in this location is very cozy, it is a very snug fit and there is very limited seating but every time I'm able to grab a seat at the window it's the best thing ever. It's so lovely to sit and people watch and whoever is choosing the music is doing a really good job. i love you hidden grounds

Alexandra Tillapaugh

I had an iced dirty chai, and it was the best one I've ever had. The spice notes of the chai really came through, and there was depth. The bartista was working hard by myself. Very friendly, kind, a good barista. He asked a few questions about what I like and kind of guided me through, which I really appreciate. I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend.

Adam Giladi

My absolute favorite Chai shop in NYC just opened up a new location in the East Village/NoHo area on 36 Third ave. They are serving up fresh, homemade CHAI and some wildly unique drinks. The GULAB JAMUN DONUTS are a must try item, totally unique to this spot! It comes in pistachio, Rose, blueberry, tiramisu and my fave was Blueberry. Here’s all the drinks you must try!!: 🐝 Honey Bee Latte 🍵 Chai Matcha (too good tbh) ☕️ NEW ORLEANS COLD BREW 🌹 Rose Chai 🔥 Stove Top Masala Chai

Service is incredible everyone is so kind and makes the best Iced honey bee latte in the whole world! Also whoever is on aux is always on point!! Thank you Hidden grounds!!!

Great cup of coffee. The Pastachio bun is delicious. The staff was very warm and welcoming. The shop itself is very clean with minimal but impactful decor. I did not try it but it seems that they are well known for their Chai. I will return to try more of the menu. They were listed by multiple influences as one of the best coffee shops in the city.

Shamone Dunn

Great cup of coffee. The Pastachio bun is delicious. The staff was very warm and welcoming. The shop itself is very clean with minimal but impactful decor. I did not try it but it seems that they are well known for their Chai. I will return to try more of the menu. They were listed by multiple influences as one of the best coffee shops in the city.

Nirmal L

I had a very nice time here. Stove top masala chai is very refreshing and energising. Chocolate chip cookie was rich and superb and chocolate croissant was also nice. Was served by Saya and Sam very well. Very friendly and courteous staff.

very small modern coffee + chai shop. there are a couple seats by the window and standing room for a few people. this Hidden Grounds is very much a grab-n-go location for your chai, coffee, and small bites needs. there's a touchscreen to order, i didn't use it and ordered directly with the barista...i find touchscreens in a place to be impersonal and weird especially in a coffee spot. if i was going the whole "minimum contact"--i'd just order via an app if available. however, i get why there is a touchscreen especially if there's a line or busy, but coffee is personal and requires some interaction like asking what the coffee roast is or extra water in an Americano etc. stopped in, recently. ordered a black Americano hot and it was solidly good and warmed me up on one of the cool Fall afternoons. the coffee was a medium roast, I believe. pretty smooth and does the job of caffeine + warmth in 12 oz. there's also a few small food items like a variety of donuts and a cheddar biscuit--definitely will be back to try one of those at some point. the staffer was personable and friendly. worth a stop by if you're in the Astor Place vicinity and needs some caffeine or calories OR both.

Ruwan J.

very small modern coffee + chai shop. there are a couple seats by the window and standing room for a few people. this Hidden Grounds is very much a grab-n-go location for your chai, coffee, and small bites needs. there's a touchscreen to order, i didn't use it and ordered directly with the barista...i find touchscreens in a place to be impersonal and weird especially in a coffee spot. if i was going the whole "minimum contact"--i'd just order via an app if available. however, i get why there is a touchscreen especially if there's a line or busy, but coffee is personal and requires some interaction like asking what the coffee roast is or extra water in an Americano etc. stopped in, recently. ordered a black Americano hot and it was solidly good and warmed me up on one of the cool Fall afternoons. the coffee was a medium roast, I believe. pretty smooth and does the job of caffeine + warmth in 12 oz. there's also a few small food items like a variety of donuts and a cheddar biscuit--definitely will be back to try one of those at some point. the staffer was personable and friendly. worth a stop by if you're in the Astor Place vicinity and needs some caffeine or calories OR both.

Came here for a hot tea on a rainy day. The cardamom chai was AMAZING. It tastes so similar to what you would get in India, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a hot, sweet, and slightly spicy drink. My only complaint was that the employees were acting as if I was personally ruining their day by ordering. Not sure what that was about; I was the only customer in the store, so I can't imagine my single-drink order was going to trouble them that much. Other than the unfriendly vibes, everything else was nice. Will visit again and hopefully the service is better next time! Edit: Better service the second time!

Ariav Misra

Came here for a hot tea on a rainy day. The cardamom chai was AMAZING. It tastes so similar to what you would get in India, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a hot, sweet, and slightly spicy drink. My only complaint was that the employees were acting as if I was personally ruining their day by ordering. Not sure what that was about; I was the only customer in the store, so I can't imagine my single-drink order was going to trouble them that much. Other than the unfriendly vibes, everything else was nice. Will visit again and hopefully the service is better next time! Edit: Better service the second time!

Valerie Lim

Excited to try this place. Great range of spiced chai on the menu. No seatings except 3 bar stools. Non dairy milk available. The spiced teas are syrup based which was a disappointment. This cardamom ice latte is actually cardamom syrup. Super sweet and hardly no tea taste. The real good authentic chais are fresh brewed with spiced powders and sugar or syrup to taste. So this isn’t up to high standard of a good chai shop.

I've always loved their coffee. I've been there a few times. I got a cardamom cold brew which on the menu says $6. I got it with almond milk which they charge 85 cents for. I understand charging for an alternative milk for a latte because the whole drink is milk. But a cold brew is all coffee with a splash of milk. I've never had a place charge like this for a cold brew. The drink somehow went to $8. $2 more than what it says on the menu. When I've been there before they didn't charge for almond milk because why would you for a cold brew!

Rachel Altman

I've always loved their coffee. I've been there a few times. I got a cardamom cold brew which on the menu says $6. I got it with almond milk which they charge 85 cents for. I understand charging for an alternative milk for a latte because the whole drink is milk. But a cold brew is all coffee with a splash of milk. I've never had a place charge like this for a cold brew. The drink somehow went to $8. $2 more than what it says on the menu. When I've been there before they didn't charge for almond milk because why would you for a cold brew!

I just popped into this cafe to get an iced latte. Payed around $7 for it and payed in cash. $10 bill. I got $2 and some change back. I tipped $1 and all the change that I got. The two white baristas there today immediately started making jokes about how rich they were now. they said wooo I can do laundry now. and when they divided the change, they asked a customer if they wanted a penny. who wants the penny. How incredibly rude for these people to do that to my face as I added my lid to my coffee. I am unemployed and barely have money for a coffee and this was a treat for me- to be disrespected like this is unacceptable. I have worked as a barista for two years and I ALWAYS tip. Ive never had anyone make a joke to my face about me tipping. That dollar and change for me is a potential subway ride I just wasted on tipping ungrateful rude employees at this shop. I wish I never tipped now. I wish I never went here and just went to La Colombe.

Judy Sabin

I just popped into this cafe to get an iced latte. Payed around $7 for it and payed in cash. $10 bill. I got $2 and some change back. I tipped $1 and all the change that I got. The two white baristas there today immediately started making jokes about how rich they were now. they said wooo I can do laundry now. and when they divided the change, they asked a customer if they wanted a penny. who wants the penny. How incredibly rude for these people to do that to my face as I added my lid to my coffee. I am unemployed and barely have money for a coffee and this was a treat for me- to be disrespected like this is unacceptable. I have worked as a barista for two years and I ALWAYS tip. Ive never had anyone make a joke to my face about me tipping. That dollar and change for me is a potential subway ride I just wasted on tipping ungrateful rude employees at this shop. I wish I never tipped now. I wish I never went here and just went to La Colombe.