Chai flavours
Ginger, masala, saffron and ginger-pudina teas are recurring favourites, with ginger-pudina available on request.
Tea Post
Al Karama
Tea Post is a vegetarian tea store in Al Karama for chai, Indian snacks and Gujarati comfort food. Reviewers repeatedly mention the ginger-pudina tea, crispy samosas and a cozy setting that works for a quick bite or a relaxed catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
136 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Gujarati food
The menu includes well-liked Gujarati dishes such as khichu, handva, muthiya, dhokla and thepla.
Fresh snacks
Customers describe the snacks as fresh and made to order, including samosas, puffs and bread maska.
Street food
Samosa pav, vada pav, thepla pav and bun maska bring a recognisable Indian street-food style to the menu.
Cozy setting
The interiors are described as cozy, clean and relaxed, with outdoor seating available.
Vegetarian menu
Several reviews specifically describe Tea Post as a pure vegetarian restaurant with authentic food.
Warm service
Reviewers consistently describe the team as friendly, attentive and welcoming without being pushy.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask off-menu. Ask for Ginger Pudina Tea even if it is not listed; one reviewer says the team will make it on request.
Allow time. Leave extra time for your order, as a review says preparation can take a while.
Try outdoors. If the indoor seats are full, use the outdoor seating mentioned by a customer.
Use the metro. The café is described as near ADCB Metro, making it convenient for a chai or snack before or after a train journey.
Order carefully. For delivery, check the order promptly; one customer reported receiving food intended for someone else.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Building Name - AL BLOUKI - Shop-4, BLDG 105 - 4th St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
One customer found service slow, while another said orders take a little time because food is prepared fresh.
Limited seating
Indoor seating can be tight, although outdoor seating is available.
Spicy wrap
The paneer schezwan wrap was reported to be very spicy.
Delivery issue
One delivery customer reported receiving another person's order and difficulty cancelling it shortly after ordering.
Price comparison
A reviewer considered the pricing higher than nearby cafeterias, despite describing it as moderately priced.
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The Bottom Line
Tea Post is a vegetarian tea store in Al Karama with a menu that leans into Indian chai, snacks and Gujarati comfort food. You can stop in for ginger, masala or saffron tea, then pair it with samosas, vada pav or Gujarati dishes such as khichu and muthiya. The recurring standout is Ginger Pudina Tea, which one reviewer says can be made on request even when it is not on the menu.
Food is often described as fresh, homemade-tasting and made to order. That is a plus if you care about hot snacks, but it also means you should not expect instant service; one reviewer called it slow and another said preparation takes a bit. The paneer schezwan wrap was also considered very spicy, so ask before ordering if you prefer milder food.
The café has a cozy, clean atmosphere and outdoor seating, though indoor space is limited. It suits a quick bite, a chai break or a casual catch-up, and its reported proximity to ADCB Metro makes it easy to reach. Pricing is viewed differently: some call it decent or reasonable, while one customer found it costly compared with nearby cafeterias.
Delivery feedback includes one order mix-up, so check takeaway orders promptly.