Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House, a charming oasis located at 276 1st St, Jersey City, NJ. This cozy café promises a delightful escape with its unique beverage offerings and warm atmosphere. The menu is a celebration of rich flavors, featuring their standout New Orleans Brews like the Sweet Caramel Brew and the exquisite Lavender Brew, all priced at an affordable $6.48. For tea lovers, their signature Masala Chai is a must-try, slow-boiled for an unparalleled depth of flavor.
Patrons rave about the culinary delights as well, including the heavenly Coconut Matcha and mouthwatering sandwiches like the Bombay Bagel Sandwich. With a commitment to quality and an inviting ambiance, Hidden Grounds stands out as a go-to destination for coffee aficionados and food lovers alike!
STOVE TOP DRINKS
MASALA CHAI
Our signature drink—crafted from scratch with bold black tea, warming spices, and rich jaggery. Slow-boiled twice, never pre-made. Topped with star anise for that final, fragrant finish.
INDIAN FILTER COFFEE
Indian Filter Coffee: A blend of coffee and chicory, sweetened with sugar and mixed with creamy milk for a smooth finish.
COLD BREW COFFEE
Steeped for 24 hours using our signature Rosebud espresso, this cold brew is smooth, bold, and naturally low in acidity. Crafted fresh daily.
COLD BREW
COFFEE & MERCH
TOTE BAGS
MASALA CHAI MIX
Our Masala Chai Mix blends premium black tea with authentic spices for a rich, customizable chai experience. Enjoy a true home-style flavor in every cup.
CHEMEX 8 CUP BREWER
2 FOR 30 COFFEE BAGS
Buy 2 Coffee Bags – Special Deal – Purchase any two bags of coffee at a great discount. Note: This offer does not apply to seasonal coffees like India.
CHEMEX FILTER
COLOMBIA HONEY WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Our Colombia Honey Process Coffee is grown at 2150 meters in Caturra, Colombia, using a honey process to enhance its flavors. With notes of brown sugar, orange, raspberry, and red apple, it’s perfect for espresso, AeroPress, or Moka pot brewing.
INSTANT MASALA FILTER COFFEE
Our Instant Masala Filter Coffee combines robusta coffee, chicory, fresh spices, and honey for a quick, flavorful brew. Enjoy a rich, spiced coffee in minutes, hot or cold.
BEANIES
ROSEBUD ESPRESSO WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Our Rosebud Espresso is a blend of Colombia Honey and Brazil Washed beans, used in all our cafe espressos. It features notes of cherry, orange, caramel, and hazelnut with a smooth finish.
BAG OF CHIPS
Crispy kettle-cooked chips with a touch of pure sea salt. Simple, natural, and delicious.
3 FOR 45 COFFEE BAGS
Buy 3 Coffee Bags for 45 – Special Deal – Get three bags of coffee at an unbeatable price. Note: This offer does not apply to seasonal coffees like India.
INDIA CHIKMAGALUR RATNAGIRI ANAEROBIC CULTURE PROCESS COFFEE
A unique single-origin coffee from the Ratnagiri Estate in India, featuring a vibrant flavor profile with notes of cola, strawberry, and cherry. Expertly processed using anaerobic culture methods for a bold and aromatic experience
ETHIOPIA KEMBATA WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Our Ethiopia Kembata Coffee is grown at 2101 meters in Durame village using traditional methods. With notes of cocoa, orange, and strawberry, this natural process coffee is perfect for drip, pour-over, AeroPress, or French press brewing.
EVERYDAY BLEND WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Smooth, rich, and straight to the point. Think brown sugar, molasses, and cane sugar. Right now it’s a washed Colombian and a washed Brazilian. Medium-dark roast. Solid choice for drip, pour over, French press, or cold brew.
COLOMBIA DECAF WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Our Colombia Decaf Whole Bean Coffee uses the Swiss Water Process to remove caffeine while keeping its rich, full-bodied flavor. Enjoy the smooth taste of real Colombian coffee, caffeine-free, any time of day.
KALITA WAVE V60 METAL BREWER
KALITA WAVE PAPER FILTER
ROSEBUD ESPRESSO WHOLE BEAN BAG - 5LB
Our Rosebud Espresso is a blend of Colombia Honey and Brazil Washed beans, used in all our cafe espressos. It features notes of cherry, orange, caramel, and hazelnut with a smooth finish.
LAVENDER HONEY LATTE
Lavender, Honey, Cinnamon, Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Milk.
TARO LATTE
Creamy Taro, 1883 Vanilla Syrup, and Smooth Neutral Milk
HONEY-BEE LATTE
Honey, Cinnamon, Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Milk.
HOT CHOCOLATE
Omanhene Natural Cocoa Powder, Vanilla, Milk
SIGNATURE DRINKS
BAKERY
THREE CROISSANTS (ASSORTED OR SAME FLAVOR)
3 Croissants (Assorted or Same Flavor) Enjoy three fresh croissants at a discounted price. While we typically offer an assortment, you may receive multiples of the same flavor based on availability. The value of your deal remains, even if some flavors are sold out. Allergy Warning: Contains gluten, dairy, nuts (pecans), and is prepared in a kitchen that also processes eggs. Note: If one or more flavors are unavailable, you will receive another flavor of equal value.
ROSE DONUT
Rose Cake Donut: Flour, milk, rose extract base, lemon and rose glaze, rose petals, crushed pistachios. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, and gluten. Availability Note: If unavailable, a donut of equal value will be provided.
PLAIN CROISSANT
Ingredients: Organic wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, salt, yeast, egg. Allergy Warning: Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs, and is produced in a facility that handles nuts. Availability Note: If we run out of plain croissants, we will provide another bakery item of equal value.
TWO DONUTS (ASSORTED OR SAME FLAVOR)
Get 2 delicious donuts at a great price: Pistachio & Rose. While we aim to provide an assortment, you may receive multiples of the same flavor based on availability. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen with nuts, dairy, and gluten.
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
Ingredients: Organic wheat flour, butter, water, salt, yeast, eggs, chocolate. Allergy Warning: Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs, and is made in a kitchen that handles nuts. Availability Note: If we run out of chocolate croissants, we'll provide another bakery item of equal value.
PISTACHIO DONUT
Pistachio Cake Donut: Flour and cardamom base, almond extract and walnut oil glaze, crushed pistachios. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, and gluten. Availability Note: If unavailable, a donut of equal value will be provided.
ALMOND CROISSANT
Ingredients: Flour, yeast, water, sugar, butter, milk, salt, almond flour, rum, vanilla paste. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, and gluten. Availability Note: If we run out of almond croissants, we'll provide a different bakery item of equal value.
NEW! CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
Rich creamery butter, golden brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract blended into a soft dough, studded with silky milk chocolate chunks. Finished with a touch of sea salt to bring out every nuance of sweetness and depth. If we run out, we’ll give you another delicious treat of equal value.
HALF DOZEN BAKERY BOX (ASSORTED OR SAME ITEM)
Enjoy six fresh bakery items at a discounted price. While we aim to provide an assortment, you may receive multiples of the same item based on availability. The value of your deal stays the same, even if some options are sold out. Allergy Warning: Contains gluten, dairy, nuts, and is prepared in a kitchen that also processes eggs. Note: If one or more items are unavailable, you will receive a substitute of equal value.
SMOKED SALMON & AVOCADO TOAST
Toasted sourdough topped with avocado mash (avocado, lime, garlic, sea salt), layered with smoked salmon, and finished with a sprinkle of chili flakes for a bold kick.
SAVORY AVOCADO TOAST
Sourdough with Fresh Avocado Smash, Feta, Honey & Sriracha Toasted thick-cut sourdough topped with our zesty, in-house avocado smash (ripe avocado blended with lime, salt, and garlic), finished with crumbled feta cheese, a drizzle of honey and sriracha, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
SMOKED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE TOAST
Toasted sourdough spread with smooth cream cheese, topped with smoked salmon, and finished with a touch of chili flakes for a balanced bite.
AVOCADO SMASH
Sourdough toast, avocado smash (ripe avocados, lime, sea salt), everything bagel seasoning.
AVOCADO TOAST
TEA
HERBAL TEA
Sourced from the renowned Steven Smith Teamaker in Portland
HIBISCUS FLOWER ICED TEA
A caffeine-free, tart, and calming herbal tea blend crafted with natural ingredients for a soothing and refreshing experience.
GREEN TEA
Sourced from the renowned Steven Smith Teamaker in Portland
MATCHA LATTE
Matcha, 1883 vanilla syrup, milk.
BLACK TEA
Sourced from the renowned Steven Smith Teamaker in Portland
1 GALLON WHOLE MILK
ALMOND MILK BARISTA SERIES - 32OZ
OAT MILK CARTON - 32OZ
MILKS
DISPLAY DRINKS
ESSENTIA WATER - 500ml
Electrolyte-infused, ionized alkaline water in a 20 fl oz bottle. Perfect for on-the-go hydration with a clean, crisp taste.
BAGEL WITH AVOCADO & CREAM CHEESE
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese and Avocado
SALMON BAGEL SANDWICH
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese, Salmon, Onions, Cucumbers, & Crushed Pepper
BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese
BAGEL SANDWICH
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese, Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber.
TOASTED BAGEL
Toasted Plain or Everything Bagel
SAVORY BAGEL SANDWICH
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese, Honey, Sriracha, Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber.
BAGEL WITH BUTTER
Plain or Everything Bagel with Butter
BOMBAY BAGEL SANDWICH
Toasted Bagel, Creamy Cheese, Mint & Date Chutney, Onion, Cucumber, Tomato, Crushed Pepper.
FRESH BAGELS
SUMMER DRINKS
NEW! ROSE MATCHA ELIXIR
Rose Matcha Elixir (Iced Only) – A refreshing blend of creamy milk, floral rose syrup, and smooth matcha, served over ice.
NEW! COCONUT MATCHA LOVE
Coconut Matcha Love (Iced Only) – A tropical blend of creamy coconut and earthy matcha, perfectly mixed and served over ice.
NEW! TARO MATCHA DREAM
Taro Matcha Dream (Iced Only) – A creamy fusion of earthy matcha, sweet taro, and vanilla, perfectly blended and served over ice.
ESPRESSO SHOT
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso
CAFE MOCHA
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Omanhene Natural Cocoa Powder, Milk
CAPPUCCINO
A creamy classic—two shots of Rosebud espresso meet perfectly textured milk for a balanced, velvety finish. Simple. Timeless.
CAFE LATTE
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Microfoamed Milk
TRADITIONAL MACCHIATO
Double shot of Espresso and 1oz of Milk
CORTADO
Double shot of Espresso, 2.75oz of Milk.
ESPRESSO
CHAI DRINKS
MUGHAL ROSE CHAI
Inspired by royal Mughal flavors, this lush chai blends house-made spice mix and silky milk with a hint of organic rose. Delicate, floral, unforgettable.
CHAI LATTE
Spicy Chai Concentrate, Milk
DIRTY CHAI LATTE
Where East meets West. Bold chai spices collide with a double shot of our house espresso—perfectly balanced with milk. A true wake-up call.
LAVENDER BREW
Coffee, Chicory, Milk, Sweetened with 1883 Lavender Syrup, Hot or Cold
BLOSSOMING ROSE BREW
A floral twist on our New Orleans-style brew. Notes of rose petal and deep coffee richness combine for a beautifully fragrant sip—hot or iced.
HG BROWN SUGAR BREW
HG Brew: Coffee, Chicory, Milk, Sweetened with Brown Sugar Jaggery, Hot or Cold
SWEET CARAMEL BREW
Comfort in a cup—our New Orleans base gets a golden caramel upgrade. Balanced, sweet, and silky smooth.
NEW ORLEANS BREW
Bold and nostalgic—this Southern classic blends rich chicory coffee with velvety milk and a touch of premium vanilla. Served hot or cold, always smooth and comforting.
CARDAMOM BREW
Cardamom Brew, made with Holy Kakow Cardamom syrup and traditional Indian filter coffee mixed with chicory.
NEW ORLEANS BREWS
BLACK COFFEE
DRIP COFFEE
Drip Coffee made with Medium-Dark Rosebud Espresso Beans
AMERICANO
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso with Hot Water
CAFE AU LAIT
Half Drip Coffee & Half Steamed Milk
RED EYE
Drip Coffee, Double Shot of Rosebud Espresso
BOMBAY SANDWICH
Sourdough Breads, Mints & Date Chutneys, American Cheeses, Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Chips.
CHICKEN TIKKA SANDWICH
Sourdough Bread, Chicken Tikka, Onion, Mint Chutney.