Occasions
Cold drinks and cool snacks for summer.
When Ottawa gets hot and humid, cold, tangy and creamy things work best. Here is a short list of drinks and snacks for summer.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 1 min read
Cooling
Mango lassi
Tangy
Masala soda
Thick shakes
Seven flavours
Cold snacks
Dahi puri
01
Cooling drinks
Yogurt and soda are the classic Indian answers to summer heat:
- Mango Lassi, $5.99
- Masala Soda, $5.99
02
Thick shakes
Indian cafe shakes are thick, sweet and made for dessert. Our shakes are all the same price and come in a mix of chocolate, nutty and fruity flavours:
- Desi Cold Coffee, $8.99
- Crunchy KitKat, $8.99
- Rose Pistachio, $8.99
- Strawberry Crème, $8.99
- Cookies and Cream, $8.99
- Nutty Butterscotch, $8.99
- Ferrero Madness, $8.99
03
Cool, light snacks
Chaat is built for hot weather, with cold yogurt, tangy chutneys and a crisp shell:
- Dahi Puri, $11.99
- Pani Puri, $9.99
- Dahi Bhalla Chaat, $12.99
04
Balance with something hot
Many Indians drink hot chai even on warm days, because the warmth helps you feel cooler. If you like it, a Kadak Chai next to a cold drink is a good combination.
05
Find us
Tapri Chai is at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm.
Questions, answered.
What cold drinks does Tapri Chai have?
Mango Lassi, Masala Soda and seven thick shakes.
What is masala soda?
A fizzy, tangy, spiced lemon drink with a savoury edge.
What is a good summer snack?
Dahi Puri and Pani Puri are cool, crisp and quick to eat.
How much are the shakes?
Each shake is $8.99 CAD.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.