Chai Bar by David Rio

Superb place. Absolutely love the chai served here. If you like the Indian masala chai (or cutting chai as we locals call it) you must especially try the Cub chai. Sir Spice a lot is also amazing -- mix of Cub chai and another spicy chai I can't remember at the moment. Anyway, they serve non diary milk options too like soy, almond and low fat, skim milk. Staff is also very friendly and help you if you want suggestions. Clean and great seating space -Indoor and Outdoor. The location around the chai bar is kinda not so safe but the cafe itself is safe and calm. Nice place for study/work alone. You can also bring your pets here.

My favorite cafe ever. I love, love chai. Incredible atmosphere! Very comforting. A huge fan of the large variety of drinks. Boba chai was tasty. I recommend non fat milk (the chai is very milky!). Keep in mind that 'sweet' is very, very sweet. I'd go on the more spicy side if I'd known when I first came here.

Great product idea (try Dirty Chai Latte: Double expresso with Tiger Spice Chai!), great service, and inspiring interior design.

This is a great place to stop by if you're in need of a coffee. I came here to take a coffee art class while I was in town and it was great. I recommend it for a fun evening with friends.

I could write a 5,000-word essay on my chai experiences and how every place I try their vanilla chai, and it disappoints me.....except for four locations in the world, and David Rio's vanilla chai is one of them!! Amazing chai. If you're like me and in search of vanilla chai that isn't just vanilla syrup with spiced chai (NOT GOOD), then go here or order online! During the pandemic, I would only suggest ordering the chai online and making it at home! (My best friend made this blended chai for me at home!)

Delicious elephant chai latte and latte 👍🏼 nice store with restroom availability. Worth trying!

I visit this place every week. They serve a fantastic assortment of house mixed chia. The cafe is lovely and a great place to watch the activity on Market. Good WiFi too!

Highly recommend their Tiger Spiced Chai or their Matcha Latte. Nice atmosphere and spacious. Also comfortable seats.

Jemellee Manaoat

If you like Chai, you should come here. It's my first visit and I'm sure it won't be the last. There's not really any nearby parking spots. Let's be honest this is San Francisco, a parking spot is not easily found. Anyway, it's a really cute Cafe/Bar. Love the ambiance, wall decor, and the layout. They have the bar and staff in the center. Which is perfect. I had the Tiger Spice Chai which was not too strong. Tasted pretty good with almond milk. I also had their banana nut muffin. Tasted like it had toasted walnuts. It had a perfect combination of a crisp outside and moist inside. Was paired well with my Chai. The staff were smiley and friendly. They had a big selection of Chai to choose from so I can't wait to try a different one! By the way, they serve beer and wine and they have vegan option.

shy

Some of the best coffee I’ve ever had. Their signature drinks are unique and tasty. Their ube latte tastes different than any other ube latte I’ve had. I come here every morning for my morning coffee John and Fransisco are extremely welcoming and this is my favorite coffee shop in the bay area.

Serena Ramirez

The staff are super friendly. They let me try a sugar free option which is awesome if you like sugar free. Not many places have sugar free. It taste great. The food is always good when I come. Got a breakfast sandwich and a dirty chai. Came with a side of fruit. Delicious 🤤 The sandwich is large so I was able to bring some back and my coworkers tried it and loved it so we're all going here for breakfast next outing.

YUMI

I love to choose here to stay with friends. It's a good place to chat with close friends. There are many kinds of chais, so you can choose them depending on your mood. I like Tiger Spice Chai. It's a popular one that is a little bit spicy and sweet. Also, inside the store has good vibes. This place is not too crowded but also empty. It's because the location is a little bit apart to the heart of San Francisco. But it takes only around 8 min walking from Powell Station. For me, their chai serves a little bit low temperature, but I think for most people in the US, it feels a nice temperature. Sorry, Japanese people are too strict for the temperature of teas :)

Nathalie Defrenne

I thought this place was called tiger spice chai. Regardless, I ordered a combo of two types of chai and loved it. It was freaky and not too sweet and not too spicy. I recommend with almond milk because it's still delicious and dairy free!

Amy Liang

I got a "Cub Chai" which boasts ginger and spice more than sweet, and it was perfect for the rainy days we've been having. The space is open, welcoming, and located near the Civic center BART station. Delicious cup of chai!

Mila Brashoveanu

Wonderful place! Delicious drinks and such a friendly service! Chai is really great, full of flavor and very creamy. You can get any drinks with non-dairy milk as well. Really love this place!

Tibor

Cool vibes, mix of industrial and Asian. Love chai and coffee at the same time, so I opted for a dirty cub chai which has a lovely twist of fresh ginger. Really enjoyable sitting area and looking forward to trying the other varieties next time! Definitely bring a book or something to unwind a little bit with. The baristas were super kind, thank you Ban and Esmeralda and also the one with the cool glasses/style whose name I didn’t ask!! :)

Brittany Harvey

I got an iced latte with oat milk. Thankfully they arent stingy with the espresso like some places--4 shots in an iced latte (just perfect for me). It was delicious and the staff was super friendly and helpful. They were also very quick to get my order out despite the big wave of customers that came in ahead of me. The seating is comfortable and there are places to charge your phone if you're willing to search a little bit. Overall, great experience. Couldn't ask for more.

Pilar Johnson

I ordered a turmeric and cacao custom iced chai latte. I loved the server asked me if I wanted a lid and the lid was compostable. The inside is verrrryyy swank to have a drink and chill out

Anjana Pare

Superb place. Absolutely love the chai served here. If you like the Indian masala chai (or cutting chai as we locals call it) you must especially try the Cub chai. Sir Spice a lot is also amazing -- mix of Cub chai and another spicy chai I can't remember at the moment. Anyway, they serve non diary milk options too like soy, almond and low fat, skim milk. Staff is also very friendly and help you if you want suggestions. Clean and great seating space -Indoor and Outdoor. The location around the chai bar is kinda not so safe but the cafe itself is safe and calm. Nice place for study/work alone. You can also bring your pets here.

Bee Cause

My favorite cafe ever. I love, love chai. Incredible atmosphere! Very comforting. A huge fan of the large variety of drinks. Boba chai was tasty. I recommend non fat milk (the chai is very milky!). Keep in mind that 'sweet' is very, very sweet. I'd go on the more spicy side if I'd known when I first came here.

David Gómez-Rosado (Dahveed)

Great product idea (try Dirty Chai Latte: Double expresso with Tiger Spice Chai!), great service, and inspiring interior design.

Ky Young

This is a great place to stop by if you're in need of a coffee. I came here to take a coffee art class while I was in town and it was great. I recommend it for a fun evening with friends.

Silly Goose

I could write a 5,000-word essay on my chai experiences and how every place I try their vanilla chai, and it disappoints me.....except for four locations in the world, and David Rio's vanilla chai is one of them!! Amazing chai. If you're like me and in search of vanilla chai that isn't just vanilla syrup with spiced chai (NOT GOOD), then go here or order online! During the pandemic, I would only suggest ordering the chai online and making it at home! (My best friend made this blended chai for me at home!)

Muge BN

Delicious elephant chai latte and latte 👍🏼 nice store with restroom availability. Worth trying!

Rachel Davis-Leathers

I visit this place every week. They serve a fantastic assortment of house mixed chia. The cafe is lovely and a great place to watch the activity on Market. Good WiFi too!

Cheryl Fong

Highly recommend their Tiger Spiced Chai or their Matcha Latte. Nice atmosphere and spacious. Also comfortable seats.

Cute cafe on Market St. It’s in a questionable part of town that’s involving. All their chai’s are made by them, but are all powdered. Looking at the ingredients online, they are not made of simple ingredients. They do have a few unique chai drinks. You can also get coffee drinks. My iced chai was decent. But personally I prefer liquid chai. When I went the cafe was closed and everything was takeout only. They had a few lunch items, but they didn’t look great. The breakfast pastries did look amazing! You can order their chai’s online or buy them in store.

Alan H

Cute cafe on Market St. It’s in a questionable part of town that’s involving. All their chai’s are made by them, but are all powdered. Looking at the ingredients online, they are not made of simple ingredients. They do have a few unique chai drinks. You can also get coffee drinks. My iced chai was decent. But personally I prefer liquid chai. When I went the cafe was closed and everything was takeout only. They had a few lunch items, but they didn’t look great. The breakfast pastries did look amazing! You can order their chai’s online or buy them in store.

The cafe would have received higher marks if it didn’t charge extra for vegan / plant-based milks and if it had vegan baked goods. Nice cafe where you can get chai, coffee or beer/wine. There’s indoor and outdoor seating; the indoor seating is a bit dark which lends itself well for a more serene environment. Nice place to head to both during the day and evening.

Shelly Puri

The cafe would have received higher marks if it didn’t charge extra for vegan / plant-based milks and if it had vegan baked goods. Nice cafe where you can get chai, coffee or beer/wine. There’s indoor and outdoor seating; the indoor seating is a bit dark which lends itself well for a more serene environment. Nice place to head to both during the day and evening.