Riverwest Milwaukee · Premium Hookah · Middle Eastern Food · Open Late
832 E. Center St. · Riverwest

Smoke.
Sip. Stay.

Milwaukee’s long-running hookah lounge for premium shisha, Middle Eastern food, tea, coffee, desserts and the kind of late-night energy that turns strangers into regulars.

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Since 2006A Riverwest original
50+ flavorsPremium hookah selections
18+ onlyValid ID required
Seating and hookahs inside Shi Chai Hookah Lounge
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The Shi Chai story

Built for the
long conversation.

Shi Chai opened in Riverwest in 2006 with a simple idea: combine shisha, chai, food and hospitality in a warm lounge where guests can slow down and stay awhile.

Hookahs and seating inside Shi Chai Hookah Lounge
Riverwest nights since 2006
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More than hookah

Tea, Arabic and Turkish coffee, smoothies, desserts and satisfying food make Shi Chai an experience—not just a stop.

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Made for community

Come with friends, catch the game, meet new people or settle into your favorite flavor and let the night breathe.

Explore the hookah menu

Pick your bowl.
Choose your mood.

Classic flavors, fresh blends and premium hookah setups prepared for a smooth lounge session.

Classic hookah prepared at Shi Chai

House classics

Familiar single-flavor bowls with clean, balanced flavor from the first pull.

Reliable favorites
Premium hookah setup in the Shi Chai lounge

Signature mixes

Layered fruit, mint and spice combinations selected by the Shi Chai team.

Made to explore
Hookah bowl and lounge service

Fresh-head bowls

Carefully packed bowls prepared for fuller flavor and a longer, smoother session.

Premium preparation
Hookah products ready for lounge guests

Group setups

Multiple hookahs and flavor recommendations for tables settling in together.

Built for the table
Plan your visit

Meet us
in Riverwest.

832 E. Center St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212

(414) 755-4455

Monday–FridayOpen late
Saturday–SundayOpen late
Age requirement18+

Hours and specials may vary. Call or check social media for today’s schedule.

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Your table is waiting.

Bring the group, choose a flavor, order something to sip and enjoy Shi Chai the way it was meant to be enjoyed—without rushing.

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