sit and sip
Welcome to Sayali Café — we saved you a sip :)
Sayali Café is more than just a place to enjoy a cup of tea, it’s a space created by two South Asian best friends who wanted to bring a little more softness into the world. We built Sayali because we craved drinks ( and a community ! ) that celebrate joy, ease, and real connection in a world that moves too fast and glorifies constant hustle.
Here, cultures, stories, and people come together. With every sip, you taste the warmth of tradition, the intention behind our craft, and the comfort of moments that feel soft, safe, and familiar — like a warm hug from home.
At Sayali, every moment feels a little more special, and every visit feels like coming home to yourself.
Our favorite drinks
come visit us
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FSM Farmer's Market
12.3 | 4-7pm
Attention world (or at least Gainesville): we’re having our first pop-up! Catch us at the Florida School of Massage Farmers Market. We’ll be the ones pretending we totally know what we’re doing.
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UF BSA’s Mock Gaye Holud
12.4 | 5:30pm
We’ll be serving cozy chai and refreshing lassi while doing our best to look like we totally know how weddings work. Come sip with us, enjoy the festivities, and please don’t ask us to officiate anything , we’re just here for the drinks :)