The Hideout Chai Bar lives up exactly to its name: a hideout cafe or bar where you can get masala chai in a relaxed setting. Owner and founder Christopher Brunet told ICP it’s a well-kept neighborhood secret that’s been opening its doors to customers for 10 years as of 2026.
Hideout was born from the marriage of Brunet’s fine dining days and his exploration of non-coffee hot beverages. “Making a m...
The Hideout Chai Bar represents a subtle yet potent narrative of localized authenticity and curated experience, operating within a broader cultural trend of seeking ‘hidden gems’ and resisting the homogenization of global brands. Brunet's framing of his business as a “marriage” of fine dining and beverage exploration immediately establishes a narrative of artisanal quality—not simply a place to drink tea, but a space where tea is treated as a craft. The emphasis on “making your own spice blend” ...