“ This spot has so many different types of chai lattes and it seems like they put a lot of thought into the flavor combinations. We got the vanilla elephant chai with oat milk which was definitely on the sweeter side. The chai flavor itself was pretty good, though. For some reason when we went the seating area was completely closed off, so definitely not good for studying. We ordered with the cashier and our drink came out quickly. ”

“ very interesting chai cafe with lots of different flavored chais. tried the signature tiger spice chai and thought the spice was not bad but overall it was a bit too sweet for me. would be down to try other flavor though ”

“ It was my first try trying chai at a specialty place (I'm going to assume Starbucks chai latte doesn't count). The staff were super nice and happy to navigate me through the menu. I tried the tiger spice chai and it was delicious - very complex flavors and not too spicy. I hope that the indoor space opens up soon - this seems like a great place to hang out with friends or study. Can't wait to go explore the rest of the menu. ”

“ Best chai I have ever had. A plethora of different chai combinations! They also serve their latte mixes on Amazon! Service was quick, but not too friendly. Parking: good luck finding parking in Union Square. I suggest walking to the establishment. Be careful of your surroundings SF Union Square has become littered with homeless and trash. Veg Views: Alternative milk (almond, oat) options available. Vegan drinks clearly labeled. ”

“ If there's such a thing as a chai lovers paradise, this is it. Chai Bar has set and exceeded my bar in terms of chai teas and my perspective has now changed. If you're a chai drinker, I guarantee coming out of your way to visit will be well worth it. The inside of Chai Bar is expansive, minimalistically trendy, and polished. Unfortunately, they've closed off their indoor seating due to circumstances, therefore it operates as take-out only. In one area the cafe has the menu posted above. Another section is where you can buy David Rio's tea and other items such as packaged food, drinks, and their own pastries. After browsing, order at the chai bar and watch them carefully craft and execute your beverages. Lids, straws, and other items are self-serve in a different area. The barista helping us was swift, and cordial, and made our drinks flawlessly. When it comes to the flavor profiles of chai, I'm inexperienced as heck!l At Chai Bar their menu consists of specialty chai drinks, cold drinks, and non-chai tea options. In terms of the types of chai, they have several different options. Each comes with a description and the sweet versus spice ratio--sugar-free options and dairy alternatives are available as well. For those interested in hot, you can get all sizes. Iced beverages are only available in medium or large. Gravitating towards sweet, I got a Medium Iced Elephant Vanilla Chai with Soy Milk. It's heavy on vanilla and sweetness, not much spice action. To me it tasted like vanilla milk--not my alley but good to try. My companion ordered a Small Hot Pauli's Drink which is a combination of their elephant and cub chai. This drink was warm, spiced, and soothing--personally too spicy for me but he swooned over it. Chai Bar by David Rio is a pret-tea special place for chai seekers. I will go out of my way to support this exceptional cafe because it's located in a tough geographical and financial position. You can find a range of chai, coffee, and tea products plus Asian fusion baked goods and small bites. Parking can be tough since it's off Market Street but convenient for those downtown. I'm thrilled to go back and sip on their other signature chai lattes. ”

“ Ordered the elephant vanilla chai with espresso. Forgot to mention size so they defaulted to 16oz. With oat milk. Delicious ”

“ Been here 2x now and both times were great! The first time I came on my own during my lunch time. Ordered the Elephant Vanilla Chai with some clam chowder and it was delicious! Clam chowder was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was a solid choice on a cold, drizzly, and windy SF day. The second time, I brought friends with me and service was fast. The guy at the front was super friendly and accommodating. Ordered the same drink and the chicken pesto sandwich--also a great choice! Would not hesitate to come back and try other things on the menu. ”

“ Huge fan of chai lattes so I heard about this spot in San Francisco. Glad I checked it out. They have a variety of different chai flavors and either iced or hot options. Tried the tiger chai chai latte. This drink has a bold flavor with a spicy kick at the end. I also made it dirty so that caffeine definitely hit. We also tried the power chai latte which has some green tea in it. We got a container to go that they sale to make at home. The cashier was very nice. He gave us some samples for free and we also got a complimentary sample of a chai latte. ”

“ What an adorable spot. My friend and I got the chai here and I truly appreciate the menu for giving more information about the notes and the sweetening. The one I got was still too sweet for my taste (but that's my own fault as I ordered a sweeter one). But the next time I come back I know what to order! Service was wonderful (we were the only ones in there) and our drinks came out deliiicious. ”