Chai Paratha is viewed as a warm, small eatery that serves authentic Pakistani and Lahori style parathas, chai, and breakfast favorites. Reviewers praise flaky parathas such as aloo paratha, chicken paratha, and lacha paratha, the halwa puri combo, and the kadak or karak chai that tastes homemade. The atmosphere and service are repeatedly described as friendly and homely, with many noting a welcoming, family run vibe. A few criticisms touch on price for portions, occasional oiliness in items like samosas, limited seating, and some inconsistent service experiences. Overall the consensus is that Chai Paratha delivers authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and a comforting brunch or breakfast that makes customers want to return.
'The owner was extremely friendly & welcoming, which made our visit even more enjoyable. We absolutely loved the food - everything was fresh & full of flavor. As a kind gesture, they even treated us to a delicious sweet paratha, which was such a pleasant surprise. Overall, it was a wonderful experience & we truly appreciated the warm hospitality.' 😊
Mar 15, 2026
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Met the owners who are from Lahore & really nice people.
They even gave us a complimentary Puri when we ordered the Anda Halwa & Kashmiri Chai, all of that was great.
Puri with the Anda Halwa was a great combination.
Also tried their Kadak Chai & Classic Paratha, which were really nice.
Aloo paratha barely has any filling. First time trying Lacha paratha, it was basically just a layered roti, it's not flaky so nothing special there. Chai was also lacklustre. Tastes watered down. Disappointing overall, nothing worthy of a second visit.
Place is owned by authentic Lahoreeees. Food was amazing & customer service was outstanding. We ordered Lacha Paratha with Cholae; chicken paratha, aloo paratha, masala chai & karak chai. Everything was amazing.
What a fantastic place to enjoy parathas! We had the best brunch here ordered gobi, aloo, & chicken parathas, along with halwa puri. Everything was absolutely amazing & delicious. Highly recommend this place. Kudos to the chef & the wonderful staff
Jan 3, 2026
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Yaar yesterday I ordered this it was good I have been very sick for a week or two & this was only food I was gonna eat all day I ordered the sugar paratha & their is no sugar inside of it so it was just normal paratha & I had no raita at home to eat it with so it was so bad I didint like this experience I wanted what I paid for, ridiculous
We visited this place on a Saturday for breakfast with a group of 15 family members including kids & the first thing we noticed was this establishment was packed with customers & not enough seats were available for us but to make our experience excellent, the owner(behind cash counter) requested other customers & made some seat movements so our family could have a cozy corner table with heated sofa. The WOW breakfast experience started right from the moment we entered this establishment & then came our food (Halwa Puris, butter chicken, aloo parathas, Nutella parathas, karak chai, puris) every single order was exceptionally tasty & delicious. What a gem of a restaurant right in heart of downtown Montreal. This place is a must visit not only for their delicious food but warm & welcoming customer service which was top notch & second to none.
Visited this place for the first & definitely last time. Ordered an Aloo Paratha, Halwa Puri, & the Anda Pyaz deal. The food itself was nothing special, barely average & absolutely not worth the hype or the price.
The real disaster was the wait time: over one full hour just to receive the first Halwa Puri, followed by another 20 minutes for the rest of the order. Completely unacceptable.
On top of that, the place is tiny, cramped, & extremely congested. There's barely any space to stand, let alone sit comfortably. If you have kids, don't even think about it, it's chaotic & uncomfortable.
Overall, poor service, long waits, average food, & a terrible dining environment. Plenty of better options elsewhere. Save yourself the frustration & skip this place entirely.
