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.
Must try their paranthas! They truly taste like home. We never expected to find such amazing flavors after traveling all the way from Toronto to Montreal.
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.
Best Paranthas I ever had in Canada. Completely homemade taste. We ordered Allo, Goobi & paneer parantha combo. Aunty at front was also amazing . Reminds me of my mother. Girl who served was also great. Will definitely visit again during my next trip to Montreal
