Warm café interior with steaming chai and cozy seating
New Hyde Park's Favorite Gathering Spot

Gather Around a Cup That Tells a Story

From hand-spiced chai brewed to order to craft cocktails shaken with intention — CHAI BAITHAK is your neighborhood sitting room, where every visit feels like coming home.

Barista pouring chai into a ceramic cup with warm lighting

A Place to Unwind, Connect, and Stay a While

CHAI BAITHAK was born from a simple belief: the best moments happen when people slow down and share a table. Nestled on Hillside Avenue, our café and bar is a space built for conversation — whether you're catching up with an old friend or meeting someone new.

Our chai is spiced in small batches using whole cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves — never extract, never rushed. By day, it's a coffee and chai spot for neighbors. By night, the menu shifts to cocktails and small plates that keep the warmth going.

We call it a baithak — a sitting place — because that's exactly what we offer: room to settle in, a cup that comforts, and a crew that treats every guest like a regular.

100%
Freshly Brewed Daily
Local
Community First
AM–PM
Open Every Day

More Than a Café — It's a Feeling

Every detail at CHAI BAITHAK is designed to make you want to stay a little longer.

Cozy Interior

Warm lighting, soft seating, and a layout that invites you to linger — whether you're working, chatting, or just breathing.

Community Vibe

No rush, no pressure. CHAI BAITHAK is a neighborhood living room where strangers become regulars and regulars become friends.

Crafted with Care

Every chai is hand-spiced, every cocktail is shaken fresh, and every plate is assembled with the same intention you'd find at home.

Open Every Day

Morning chai, afternoon coffee, evening cocktails — we're here whenever you need a place to sit, sip, and unwind.

What Our Guests Say

The best part of running a baithak? Hearing from the people who make it feel like home.

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This place has become my weekend ritual. The chai is unlike anything I've had elsewhere — you can taste every spice. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming.

P
Priya M.
Regular since opening
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I brought my family here for the first time and we instantly felt at home. The staff remembers your name, the drinks are incredible, and the vibe is just right.

D
David L.
New Hyde Park neighbor
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The chai-spiced margarita changed my life — yes, really. This is the kind of place that makes you want to cancel your plans and stay another hour. Pure comfort.

S
Sarah K.
Cocktail enthusiast

We're Waiting for You

Whether you're grabbing a quick chai on your way to work or settling in for a long evening of cocktails and conversation — we're right here on Hillside Avenue.

Address
418 Hillside Ave.
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Hours
Monday – Thursday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Send Us a Message

Have a question, want to book a table, or just want to say hello? Drop us a line.

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