A little about this place
About Chai, Samosa & Chaat
Chai, Samosa & Chaat is a small family-run Pakistani counter at 1291 Gerrard Street East in Leslieville, one of the east end's late-night stops for street snacks and tea. Samosas are the core of it, vegetable and chicken, sold individually for a dollar or two with green or red chutney, alongside Karachi-style samosa chaat, dahi bhalla, pakoras, bun kebabs and beef shami burgers, plus chicken biryani and chicken rice plates. The tea list runs to karak chai, ginger chai and Kashmiri pink tea, with fresh sugar cane juice, kheer and pistachio kulfi. Seating is a single table, so most trade is takeout.
Signature dishes
- Halal poutine
- Burger-and-drink combo
- Samosa
- Chaat
- Chai
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.6 / 5109 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
89 89 - 4 stars
7 7 - 3 stars
4 4 - 2 stars
3 3 - 1 star
6 6
What people enjoy
- The samosas are crisp and fresh, and the chaat and karak or Kashmiri chai are also well liked.
- The owners are warm and welcoming, and service is quick.
- Prices are very low, with samosas at a dollar or two and cheap meal deals.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is on the Chai, Samosa & Chaat menu?
The Chai, Samosa & Chaat menu on this page lists 45 items across 9 sections, including Halal poutine, Burger-and-drink combo and Samosa, checked September 2026. Delivery-platform prices are labelled separately with their observation dates; they are not in-store price claims. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Chai, Samosa & Chaat.
What is Chai, Samosa & Chaat known for?
Chai, Samosa & Chaat's listed signature dishes include Halal poutine, Burger-and-drink combo, Samosa, Chaat.
Is Chai, Samosa & Chaat open past midnight on Wednesday?
The Wednesday service continues overnight: 11 AM to 4 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Chai, Samosa & Chaat located?
Chai, Samosa & Chaat is at 1291 Gerrard Street East, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is Gerrard India Bazaar. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
