Very good customer service. Nothing to complain about. Great if your going to the YMCA also its right at the entrance. Get the cookies!

Just want to say young lady at poyner ymca was very sweet and fast this morning was in a hurry and needed a quick bit and some good coffee. Best oatmeal cookies ive had in a while. Didnt quiet catch her name abby i think. Need some good coffee and bake goods would highly recommend to stop by.

My favorite coffee spot downtown. Preeti is such a great business owner and person, always catering to the customer in any way she can. The coffee is some of the most consistently good in downtown and the chocolate chip cookies might be the best Ive ever had (sorry mom). Great place to curbside pick up, Preeti will be out the door with your coffee before you can even park.

Every once in a while you feel like having typical south Asian snacks without the hassle of going to a restaurant. It seems the owner of Cheeni, Preeti, had the same thing in mind when she opened this wonderful grab and go food place. The place serves typical south Asian style snacks such as veggie puffs, toast and papdi Chaat (sometimes on weekends, when she has help). The vegetable puff, a popular snack from South Asia, was extremely appetizing with a soft outer layer and an inner flavorful veggie mix. Overall, a unique addition to not only downtown Raleigh, but to the whole Raleigh food landscape.

I stumbled upon this cafe today. The gumbo is literally the best gumbo Ive ever had, and the chocolate chip cookies are amazing! The owner is incredibly personable and welcoming. This is the first Google review Ive left for anything. I highly recommend this place!

We go to the Raleigh Hillsborough YMCA location of cheeni and have been now getting food about once a week for 2 months. Oh my goodness it is so flavorful and delicious. The owner is great to talk to and will point you to things to order. I feel like weve tried a lot of the menu but have stuck to several favorites. Some items are spicy but it is so good.My absolute favorite is the Idli Sambhar, it is lentil/rice cakes in a delicious sauce. The second is the Veg Uthappam, I call it Indian pizzas and weve had for lunch and dinner. It is a traditional southern Indian breakfast lentil cake topped with veggies. Both of these are gluten free. We have also had a spinach and paneer dish and the Dal and Rice dish. We have loved everything we have tried and have become very regular customers for take out. Oh and get a gluten free mango thumbprint cookie.

Good coffee, yummy snacks, and inviting, bright interior. Authentic Indian food - like my grandma makes!

Preeti Waas is the owner and chef at Cheeni! If you never met her, you are missing out! If you never had any of her food, you are also missing out! Preeti is one of the nicest person I know! She is kind, pleasant, generous...etc and an amazing cook. We ordered the chicken Biryani and Tikka Masala, wow absolutely delicious! We liked it so much, so we decided to do a monthly subscription. Check their website for more information. I highly recommend anything on the menu, you wont be disappointed! Signed, A very happy customer!!!!

Such a lovely shop owner and space! Just what I needed on a rainy day - delicious daal, warm cookies, and spicy chai. Hidden gem that’s worth a visit.

Friendly service, delicious food, and amazing natural light. My friends and I enjoyed the tea, vegetable puff, and toast bar. A great spot for grabbing a quick snack or sitting to do work by the windows. We can’t wait to come back!!

Having your amazing lentil soup right now - and ive loved the pastries and coffee too. great food, great price, always friendly service. cant recommend highly enough :)

Great staff and delicious smoothies. Perfect for after a workout. 👌

Friendly service, tasty fresh food. Great option for lunch and snacks.

Great place for delicious and interesting food in the lobby of the Y on Fayetteville St.

Amazing delicious food!