Chaiiology (Chai and desserts in Cardiff)

4.5 ( 463 reviews )
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£1–10
189 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3JB, United Kingdom
+44 29 2233 7604

Chaiiology, nestled at 189 City Rd, Cardiff, has become a haven for chai and dessert enthusiasts. Customers rave about the delightful offerings that merge traditional flavors with modern twists. Noreen Ali highlights the croffle's perfect crispness paired with the rich karak chai, praising both the ambiance and the friendly service. Catherine Space enjoyed a decadent brunch featuring Belgian chocolate French toast adorned with pistachios and fruit, alongside a refreshing iced karak chai with caramel. Customers appreciate the immaculate cleanliness and the helpful staff who enhance their dining experience.

The diverse menu appeals to all palates, as Ruthy Potts and Fleur Cheal attest to the deliciousness of the Desi and Halwa breakfast plates, and a tantalizing stack of waffles, respectively. Buhir Rafiq enjoyed a mix of sweet and savory treats like samosas and gol gappey, noting the efficient service even during busy hours. With such hearty portions and a cozy atmosphere, Chaiiology celebrates the essence of community and culinary joy. It's a standout spot in Cardiff for anyone craving an authentic taste of chai culture alongside delectable desserts.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Kerbside pickup
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Coffee
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Chaiiology (Chai and desserts in Cardiff)

Noreen Ali
Jun 24,2025
Absolutely loved Chaiiology! I had the croffle and a cup of karak chai both were amazing. The croffle was perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and just the right amount of sweetness. The karak chai was really nice. Great vibes and friendly service too. Will definitely be coming back!
catherine space
Jun 5,2025
Came to Chaiiology on my lunch break. Came into the restaurant and was lovely and at an immaculate cleanliness standard. Was served by a woman at the till who helped me decide whether I’m going for brekky or brunch! I ended up having the Belgian chocolate French toast with generous amount of melted chocolate, grated pistachios and fruit on top, with a side of fresh cream and ice cream I also ordered the iced cold karak chai with a shot of caramel. All the staff were lovely and friendly. If your looking to go for either a quick bite or full on lunch, this is the place to go!
Ruthy Potts
Jun 4,2025
We had a great breakfast at Chaiiology this morning. My husband had the Desi breakfast and I had the Halwa breakfast plate. The food was absolutely delicious and we were left wanting to try more of the menu. We will definitely be back!
Fleur Cheal
May 15,2025
Went for brunch and had an amazing stack of waffles, french toast and drinks. Such great service!! He was lovely and had incredible customer service. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend to anyone who wants sweet/sour brunch place with great prices!!!!
Buhir Rafiq
Apr 2,2025
what an awesome. Chai and desert place alongside the tasty asian, indian and pakistani, treats such as samosas, and gol gappey.Take karak chai or tandoori coffee with lots of cake, waffles, icecream and more. The service was polite, in good time all while it was very very busy. All the staff were super helpful and it was clean and homely. We had such a special treat here on eid day. I am definetley going back and the portion sizes were good too. May Allah tallah put loads of barakat in your venture dear Hafiz Sahib and family. Remember when it's quiet read your daily sabaq in the shop on a daily basis and it will attract mercy, sakinah, happiness, barakat and lots of happy customers. Take care
Sammy
Apr 1,2025
Very clean, tidy place and lovely staff. Food arrives quite fast and is very delicious. Beautiful Quran recitation playing in the background, almost don’t want to leave. There’s a large selection of desi breakfast, snacks, desserts. Atmosphere is peaceful and quiet in the morning.
Aisha Abdul
Mar 25,2025
Came in for a breakfast and was not let down!! Food was 10/10!! Definitely recommend! Great service, great food and great atmosphere! Cannot go wrong!!!
Halima Mahmoud
Mar 11,2025
Very nice and friendly place! Karak chai is lovely! Quite a few deserts to choose from. Staff is friendly. Atmosphere is great. I come here every weekend with my family

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