MonicaPVD t1_j0kg21w wrote on December 17, 2022 at 9:02 AM

Nearly all hookah lounges in the city are essentially nightclubs that offer hookah. It's a Caribbean Latin trend that was ushered in almost simultaneously with reggaeton and trap music, and has endured for more than a decade. The only daytime hookah place I know of is Tea in Sahara on Governor Street on the East Side.

RandomChurn t1_j0kotsd wrote on December 17, 2022 at 11:08 AM

>Tea in Sahara on Governor Street on the East Side

This was my recommendation, OP.

I pass it every day walking my dog. Nothing shady about it or the people I've ever seen going in and out. (And I think my "shadar" is solid)

Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j0sepj7 wrote on December 19, 2022 at 1:36 AM

Genuine question: is it ever open when you walk your dog? I've been there many times and it's always completely random because they don't abide by the listed hours on Google. It seems even less predictable since covid. These days, if I'm in the area I will drive past and get food if it's open, but I seem to have a 20% success rate. I'm usually genuinely surprised to see that it's open and walk in like I don't quite believe it.

It's just worth mentioning to OP how unpredictable the hours are, but is it better in the daytime?

RandomChurn t1_j0tsrls wrote on December 19, 2022 at 10:38 AM

I don't recall ever seeing anyone reach the door and try it and find it locked. The time of day I pass by is between 2 and 3pm.