Chaat Cafe — Restaurant in San Jose

It was a warm summer Friday night and we were in the mood for some chaat. Unfortunately, it was too late to drive up to Chaat Paradise in Mountain View or iChaat Cafe in Sunnyvale, our two preferred chaat locations. We turned to Yelp! and discovered that a chaat place called Chaat Cafe was located not too far from our house. It carried reasonable reviews and that was enough for the three of us to jump into the car for a quick and light dinner.

We entered the place around 7:30 and found that it was almost full. Soon enough, the place was packed and more people were streaming in. Like many other chaat places, we had to place our orders up at the counter and someone would deliver the food to our table. We werent sure of the spice levels for the little guy and asked for an extremely mild aloo paratha with raitha and a sweet lassi. For us, we ordered paneer pakoras, a papdi chaat and a samosa chaat. The menu seemed to carry most of the popular chaat items.

Food starting arriving pretty soon- one at a time. Much of it was served warm. The sweet lassi is hard to screw up and they didnt. The aloo paratha can with raitha- nice and warm and not spicy as requested. For once, someone who gets a kid specific request. The wife felt that the papdi chaat was a tad bland which was corrected with the a couple of the amply available small cups of tamarind and date chutney and a spicier mint chutney. I was a tad disappointed with the samosa chaat- it was too salty and spicy and had much too much chana. The paneer pakoras came in hot and again- thankfully not too spicy and kid friendly. Overall, we liked the place. We know what to specifically ask for the next time around. And there was nothing that would make us not want to come here again. A definitely acceptable local alternative for chaat when the...

5 stars for the food but a big zero for the lack of customer service!

This was our first time ordering from Chaat Cafe and we're not familiar with their menu or with Indian food.

When I placed my order which was butter chicken, biriyani with chicken and chicken tikka. The guy was talking so fast i couldn't understand him. When I told him i didn't understand the question, he just repeated the same question but faster!

When he was asking me a question, i was looking at the menu to try to understand what he was trying to ask me. During the 1 sided conversation, I distinguished the word, "Plate" I quickly responded to match his speed talking.

Lastly, he asked my name , then mumbled a few words and hanged up on me!

He didn't tell me how long it would take or asked for my phone number. Not even " okay, we'll see you soon"

Word of advice, ask your customer if they have any questions about your menu and take a deep breath and enunciate.

Your customers will be better able to focus on the message you're communicating, rather than being distracted by the way you're...

Chaat Cafe, located on Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose, offers a delightful dining experience. The service here is impressively swift, ensuring a hassle-free visit. The staff, particularly Meghraj, stood out as exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Meghraj's passion for hospitality is evident, as he attends to guests with genuine enthusiasm.

During our visit, we savored Chole Bhature, Samosa Chaat, and a Paneer Wrap. The standout item was undoubtedly the Bhatura; they were among the best I've ever had. These Bhatura are generously sized and incredibly fluffy, making for a truly satisfying meal. Notably, they prepare fresh naan, and the Paneer Wrap is expertly encased in this freshly baked goodness.

One word of advice: their portions are substantial, so plan your order accordingly, especially if you have a smaller appetite. Overall, Chaat Cafe on Blossom Hill Rd left a positive impression, and I'd gladly return on future visits to San Jose. It's a must-visit for those seeking delicious Indian cuisine with attentive service in a...