Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

One of the coolest things about My Big 2016 Announcement is that everyone wants to send you tips on where to eat (and drink). NYC restaurants are always featured on various TV shows, and I get to be the lucky recipient of noted eats. Sometimes I forget that I’m able to access NYC places so easily. I’ll be watching TV and see something cool and I think to myself, “I’d love to eat that! Too bad I’m not in…wait a second!” Anywho, so my cousin sends me a message about a cool place he saw on TV called, Chalait. Apparently they have an awesome muesli toast. I also spotted a couple other things I love…

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

I’ve been a Matcha Green Tea Smoothie, and do you know how hard it has been to find a place that serves matcha over the years? While I had fun attempting to make my own matcha lattes and also using the green powder in baking and cooking experiments, I really wanted to find someone who knew how to make a matcha latte the right way.

Luckily for me, the matcha trend is picking up steam. I’m hoping that seeing many places offer the drink in NYC means that it will eventually make its way back home to Charlotte where I can further enjoy it. Actually wait, there already are a couple Sunflour Baking Company | Charlotte NC that do serve it! But you know…the more the merrier.

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

I happily meandered around West Village, one of my favorite parts of NYC, in search of green drinks and eats. Chalait is conveniently located near what looks to me like one of the more major intersections of the area.

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

It’s also right next to a subway stop (the 1), if you’re traveling from another part of the city. And one of the larger stations, West Fourth Street, is a couple blocks away too.

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

I was so excited to dive into the bright mug of green matcha goodness.

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

The Chalait matcha latte is the real deal. Chalait prides itself on using top quality matcha powder, which you can read more about on their site. The latte is thick and creamy and pretty intense as far as matcha lattes go. I loved it!

Note: the latte is served unsweetened when ordered as-is, but you can ask for sweetener if you’d like.

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

I was also hungry for a light lunch, so I snagged a piece of avocado toast. Almost as intense as the latte, this was pretty massive. Served on a thick slab of whole grain toast, you get a hearty serving of creamy avocado mash, topped with radish slices, egg slices and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Yum!

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

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The space itself, like most NYC spots, is pretty small. There are several seats available around the barista area, but the marble-topped tables (there are only two) are the prime spots for you Instagrammers. Since I enjoy a great Insta-shot, I was bummed they were all taken when I visited.

But, Chalait won me over with their high quality ingredients, delicious fare, and friendly service. I knew I’d be back…and often, at that! I still have to try the muesli toast!

Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast

Where: Chalait NYC (West Village)

What to get: Matcha latte, Matcha hot chocolate, Avocado toast, Muesli toast

Inside: Pretty small, but I usually get a seat. Almost always busy, but turnover is pretty good.

Tips: If it’s your first time, the staff is super friendly. Ask them for tips. When I took my new-to-matcha friend, they suggested the Matcha hot chocolate.

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Are you a fan of matcha? What’s your favorite way to eat or drink it?

2 thoughts on “Chalait NYC: Matcha Latte and Avocado Toast”

  1. OMG – I can’t believe it! I literally grew up on that side street right there. Haven’t been there in two years since my dad passed away. I never noticed that place right on the corner (it’s gotta be new..no? Now I must take a walk down there after work). I can’t tell you enough times how much the West Village has changed since I was a young kid growing up down there. I have been avoiding the W.V. due to severe melancholy but I just gotta suck it up and go.

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