Tapri Chai

At Tapri Chai, we invite you to experience a slice of Indian tea culture in the heart of Ottawa. Our cozy, family-friendly café is dedicated to serving authentic Masala Chai alongside a diverse menu featuring beloved Indian dishes. From hearty All Day Breakfast options like Aloo Paratha to flavorful Videshi Bowls, each plate is crafted with fresh ingredients and love. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming space, complete with wheelchair accessibility and outdoor seating, making it perfect for solo dining, group gatherings, or casual late-night bites. Join us at Tapri Chai, where every sip and bite evokes cherished memories of home.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Popular with university students
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Ramika Batra

Apr 8,2025

Perfect chai hub, for a quick chai stopover or a relaxed evening spent with friends to catch up or chit chat over politics and world affairs. One place closer to our Indian memories. Today was third visit in less than two weeks, guess it says it all :)

Shashank Iyer

Apr 5,2025

We recently hosted a Mumbai chaat-themed party at our home and chose Tapri Chai for catering—and wow, what an incredible experience! From the very start, the owners and staff were an absolute delight to work with. They took the time to understand our vision, accommodated custom requests, and even went above and beyond by preparing items that weren’t on their menu—ensuring everything tasted authentically Mumbai-style.The professionalism, attention to detail, and passion for delivering exceptional food were evident in every bite. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the flavors, and it truly felt like we had been transported straight to the streets of Mumbai. Tapri Chai is in a league of its own when it comes to quality, authenticity, and customer service.If you're looking for a catering experience that exceeds expectations, look no further. Absolute class. Highly, highly recommended!

Beatris R

Feb 22,2025

I really love this place! Their samosa chaat is my fav! It’s so filling all the different flavours of sweet and salty is beautiful! I recently got their new milkshakes! Omg please get one. They are worth the price. I got the biscoff lotus milkshake!

Leonard Teo

Feb 15,2025

Fantastic local business! I always come here for their samosa chaat and chai tea. Really great find in the neighborhood.

Janani Ramadass

Feb 11,2025

Loved the food, loved the employees. Shoutout to Partha for being so accommodating and kind. The place was a bit loud due to the small kids and the limited space but otherwise would def recommend!

Janvi Patel

Feb 2,2025

I recently moved to Kanata, it was my first day in Ottawa and I needed a cup of tea, visiting Tapri Chai was a good decision. Ambience is very pleasant, beautiful and refreshing. Food was tasty and made with fresh ingredients. Employees were really helpful and friendly.

Ashar K

Jan 16,2025

This is such an incredible little Indian tea and snack nook. My family and I only had time for a quick tea and peri peri fries, both of which were excellent. Their masala chai was perfect; just the right amount of masala where no one spice was overpowering the other unlike other locations. Peri peri fries were perfect too with ample amounts of seasoning as well as respectable portions. Add to all this the server was a super friendly gentleman who went above and beyond accommodating us making this a new favorite location of ours. We’ll definitely be back to try the other items on their menu.

Lulu

Jan 10,2025

Nov 2024Service was so friendly and welcoming. Food was very tasty. We got the Hakka Noodles, Aloo Parathas and Samosa Chaat - enough to share between two people. We ended our visit with a Masala Chai. It was so delicious. I highly recommend this place & will be back for more.