David Rio Chai Bar
David Rio Chai Bar is a charming café specializing in unique chai blends, offering everything from their signature Tiger Spice Chai to creative variations like dirty chai lattes and boba chai. The inviting space features a mix of industrial and Asian-inspired décor with comfortable seating, making it the perfect spot to relax with a flavorful drink and pastry while enjoying the friendly service.
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3 months ago
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.
Edited 5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
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