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About Café Chai Ltd
Café Chai Ltd is a cafe at 135 High St in Banstead, and it also fits the bakery, brunch restaurant, coffee shop, tea house and wine bar categories. That mix of formats means the venue covers brunch, coffee, tea and wine under one roof. The menu includes the Signature Sausage Sandwich. Younger guests are looked after with pencils, paper and child-size cutlery, which gives families with children something to use at the table. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring their pets along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, pancakes, poached eggs and signature sausage sandwich.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, pancakes, poached eggs and signature sausage sandwich.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw at Cafe Chai, with one regular describing a daily drive for a flat white and another calling it the best in the area. Breakfast follows close behind, particularly the poached eggs and the pancakes, while the Signature Sausage Sandwich earns its own praise. Reviewers also describe a family-friendly room, pointing to plastic cups, age appropriate cutlery and a little pot of pencils and paper for a child. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, helpful and personable, and one says the barista remembers a regular coffee order. Weekends get busy, and a reviewer suggests arriving early for a table, while another says they were recommended to book beforehand after a walk-in. The one critical review is about the chai latte itself, described as tasting like very milky tea with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. Praise for the lunch menu centers on food described as outstanding and beautifully presented at a birthday lunch.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw at Cafe Chai, with one regular describing a daily drive for a flat white and another calling it the best in the area. Breakfast follows close behind, particularly the poached eggs and the pancakes, while the Signature Sausage Sandwich earns its own praise. Reviewers also describe a family-friendly room, pointing to plastic cups, age appropriate cutlery and a little pot of pencils and paper for a child. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, helpful and personable, and one says the barista remembers a regular coffee order. Weekends get busy, and a reviewer suggests arriving early for a table, while another says they were recommended to book beforehand after a walk-in. The one critical review is about the chai latte itself, described as tasting like very milky tea with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. Praise for the lunch menu centers on food described as outstanding and beautifully presented at a birthday lunch.
Featured reviews
- Ben Levene
“Great staff, accommodated us for a walk-in really well. Recommended to book beforehand. Got the Signature Sausage Sandwich and was incredible! Chai was brilliantly served too. Great café overall and highly recommend for anyone nearby wanting a great coffee & catch-up.”
- Debbie Goring
“A quick coffee and some pancakes for my granddaughter, Ben took our order and was so helpful and patient while she decided what she wanted. Ciara delivered our order in speedy time, with age appropriate cutlery and a little pot of pencils and paper. It's the little things that make a difference. Well done guys 👍”
- Tarja Rolston
“Loved this place, came for my husband’s birthday lunch with my teenage son, everything on the menu was outstanding and beautifully presented, we had an really helpful friendly server called Ben who made the visit seamless. Would deffo recommend”
- Lachlan Ferguson
“Excellent coffee and food. Staff are wonderful. Highly recommend”
- Yasmin Norton
“The BEST coffee in the area. Food is amazing my favourite place to eat in Banstead. Very family friendly and caters to children with nice touches such as plastic cups and cutlery! The staff are so lovely and personable. And of course it is just beautiful inside!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Offerings· 11
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near Café Chai Ltd
- Caffe Italia4.34950.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
coffee, bailey's hot chocolate deluxe, burger and fries
- Oaks Park Cafe4.36341.5 mi
full English breakfast, cakes and desserts, dog accessories
- 1.6 mi
malice in lavenderland trail, full english breakfast, lavender lemonade
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Café Chai LtdOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.5449 | — | £10–20 | flat white, pancakes, poached eggs |
| Caffe ItaliaOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.3495 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | coffee, bailey's hot chocolate deluxe, burger and fries |
| Oaks Park Cafe | 4.3634 | 1.5 mi | — | full English breakfast, cakes and desserts, dog accessories |
| Mayfield Lavender Glasshouse Cafe and Gift & Plant Shop | 4.3320 | 1.6 mi | — | malice in lavenderland trail, full english breakfast, lavender lemonade |
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