1. Cafe Bakery & Restaurant

0

San Francisco, CA

Cancel

Open app

Search

Cafe Bakery & Restaurant

3.9 (710 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Cafe Bakery & Restaurant Photos

Business Info

CAFE BAKERY & RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Classy
Casual
Good for kids

You might also consider

More like Cafe Bakery & Restaurant

Recommended Reviews - Cafe Bakery & Restaurant

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Kathy L.

This is an institution in the Sunset--I think they've been here since the early 90s if not earlier. When I was growing up, I remember coming here for food as well as bakery items. There is no longer any bakery, but the food, after all these years is still solid. The portions are generous and it is reasonably priced. It has been a long time since I've dined here. There are so many restaurant choices in the Sunset. They offer western style foods in a Hong Kong style and my experience has been consistently good. The portions are fairly and so I always have leftovers to take home and another meal for the next day! My favorite dish has always been the tomato sauce baked pork chop and after all these years, it still tastes good. Their service is good and they are fast to deliver your food after ordering! My most recent visit I ate the curry ngow nam. The dish was yummy, the curry had a tiny kick, my only complaint was I got a large, inedible piece of tendon with my order. The garlic shrimp over past was really good--if you are a garlic lover, this dish is for you! Definitely a great neighborhood restaurant and I'm glad it's still around and still tastes good!

Ox Tail
Austin Y.

You enjoy Hong Kong styled food and drinks? This is the spot! Signature drinks like HK milk tea (奶茶) and HK lemon iced tea, which are nostalgic to most. Their menu consists of many authentic Chinese dishes, but I got the Ox Tail (photo depicted). It came with a pretty generous portion with the price at $21. Since this place is located on Noriega street, parking is rough, and make sure to read the signs! Definitely recommend to everyone!

Baked pork chop with rice  and tomato sauce
Calvin L.

Food: Ordered the baked pork chop with rice and tomato sauce. Very good quality, just a little sweeter than usual. The meal also came with free soup and jelly for dessert, which was a nice touch. Service: Fast, efficient, and straight to the point. Ambiance/Cleanliness: The biggest surprise was the bathroom. it is very clean. Speaking as a Chinese person, we don't always expect that at traditional establishments, so it was a huge plus! 4 stars.

December 2025 - Menu on the Wall
Scott L.

Chinese American cafe food in the Sunset. Full dinners with Soup, Entree, Coffee / Tea / Milk Tea, and Jello! They also have daily specials and the nicest Owner / Boss Lady and her Staff of Aunties. We went on a Wednesday night and had their Pork Cutlet Special. Also had the Lightly Egg Battered Filet of Sole and their Garlic Lamb Chops. All were solid! My 97yo MIL ate up the Filet of Sole as it was tasty and easy to eat. Wife had the gigantic Pork Cutlet with Brown Gravy while I went for the Lamb (4 ribs with a lot of garlic nibs). All were good with plenty to take home! Choice of Chinese Spaghetti or White Rice... What? You never had Chinese Spaghetti? If you grew up in an old school Chinese household you will know Chinese Spaghetti as a sweet sauced spaghetti...think Chef BoyrDee or Jollibee spaghetti sauce! Love it. Service is excellent with Cantonese, English, and Mandarin speakers. They fill your hot drinks constantly! Lots of tables and the place does a very good Oi Mey or take out service.

Baked Sole w/ Cream of Corn (bit under seasoned)
Nancy T.

Second time here and tried something different today. Last time I got the white sauce fish over rice. This baked pork chops was my JAM! Taste almost like sweet and sour sauce. If you're NOT into sweet food, this will NOT be your jam.

Pork Chops (2) with Black Bean Sauce! Absolutely DELISH, had a kick too!
Robertta M.

We decided to try this place after seeing a great Facebook review from Adonis, and I'm glad we did. The food was absolutely amazing overall. The table next to us drove all the way from San Jose to try this place because they saw his review as well. Crazy huh? The only dish I wouldn't order again is the oxtail soup. Personally, I'm allergic to tomatoes, and for $10 the portion felt small like a cup and consisted mostly of vegetables with very little oxtail. That said, the pork chop in black bean sauce was outstanding -- incredibly flavorful and easily the highlight of the meal. The wings were also very good. Had some Hong Kong Milk Tea and loved it! We wanted to try the roast pork, but that is a Sunday special so we will definitely come on a Sunday to try it out. Overall, a great experience, and We'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

Nora C.

Restaurant has been here for over 30 years. Consistently delicious food. But, please do not expect exceptional service. Server takes your order and brings food. It can get busy once the weekend starts. We came on a Friday evening. There were plenty of available tables around 5:30 pm, but then past 6 pm, all the tables were taken. It's a popular place and I think there are many loyal customers, including us.

Ngai cha (HK milk tea)
Matthew W.

I really miss my childhood here, with the old sticky tables and the sub $10 prices. Nowadays, Cafe Bakery is much cleaner and brighter for double the price for things (most dishes are $18+). All entrees come with some form of soup, veggies and carb (rice/spaghetti), as well as dessert (jello). It's often pretty crowded here, although turnover is quick. Bear in mind that it's more Westernized than normal HK places. I'd recommend trying the daily specials. They serve the HK borsch soup and ngai cha (milk tea) with it, which is nice. I had the chicken curry spaghetti with cheese, which was very tasty but also very heavy. The meat is so tender you could cut it with a fork. Portion sizes are huge, which is a plus, but takeout containers are 25-50 cents, so you might want to bring your own. Staff speaks limited English and Cantonese is preferred, but they're super nice. I'd recommend Cafe Bakery for sure but locals will probably remember its glory days better.

Chicken and mushroom spaghetti
Benny C.

No frills and no gimmick HK cafe! There are very good HK cafes in the Easy Bay so I had to hit one up when I was in the city! I got the chicken and mushroom spaghetti with a side of lemon iced tea and my gosh the portions were insane! Super gigantic for the value! The chicken was thigh meat so you get the nice, juicy, tender dark meat. The mushrooms were a very good complement to the gravy and the spaghetti was al dente. The dish came with a borscht soup, which was also equally as delicious! Iced Lemon tea was nice and cold, filled with tons of lemon and sweet just like how it should be. All in all, super solid spot!

Salmon with garlic sauce
Noel C.

Portions are generous and satisfying. The meal also comes with soup and jello, giving it that classic Hong Kong café set meal feel and making it extra comforting. The space is simple and no-frills, with a true neighborhood vibe and a loyal local crowd. The staff are consistently attentive and make sure you're well taken care of.

Waitlist on table
Becky V.

Really big portions! One dish can be shared by two people. To go boxes $0.25 each Accepts credit card, $10 minimum Put your name on the waitlist, pretty busy Food- Portuguese style sauce is a curry like sauce. It's good. Can choose your dish then say if you want it made with spaghetti or rice

Pork Cutlet Spaghetti with Black Pepper Sauce
Tai D.

Went here for Father's Day last Sunday. It was such a feast because the food was not only good but the portion is also great for the money. Every day they have special dishes listed for reduced pricing. The specials also come with refillable HK Milk Tea and a bowl of soup and a bowl of traditional dessert. So honestly just a really good spot if you want to your money to go far especially in this tight economy season Id encourage you to bring your family as this is definitely a good spot for shareables!

Menu
Bill P.

Hong Kong style cafe in the sunset. This place has a rotating menu of monthly specials for 19.95 for an entree, drink (hot) and dessert (jelly). The food came in big portions that can last two meals! Food was the pork cutlet, black pepper steak, chicken steak, Portuguese chicken, and oxtail. The pork cutlet came with a sauce that I wasn't a fan of, and the chicken steak tomato sauce could have been less sweet and more tangy. The oxtail was tender with lots of pieces. The Portuguese chicken came with a curry gravy topping with potatoes. All of the entrees come with a small bowl of Russian borsch soup. The chicken wings and fries were delicious and it was 6 chicken wings with a bunch of fries. This place uses Heinz ketchup and has hot sauce available upon request. They refill your milk tea and it comes with evaporated milk. There is sugar you can add (Splenda and C&H). Service was excellent and they checked in on us a couple times. They do charge $0.25 per box and bag. This is a gem in the city for Hong Kong style food at an affordable prices. Tip: the curry beef brisket is only available when it is the daily special (Friday for May)

茄汁焗猪扒

See all

Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the authentic Hong Kong flavors, generous portions, and fast, efficient service. The clean, casual atmosphere and nostalgic drinks are also appreciated.

Read the full review summary in the app

17 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

26 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 2
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Scott L.
690
1233
5950

10 months ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 5
Love this 6
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

7 months ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 3
Love this 7
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Ellen H.
59
613
106

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Noel C.
85
30
90

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 1
Photo of Tai D.
0
7
15

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 3
Love this 0
Oh no 2

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

24 days ago

Food was just ok. Overpriced, pretty area. The water tasted fresh and I enjoyed the staff

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1

3 months ago

The food is soooooooo good would recommend for whoever is in the area i came for the cafe and it is tooooo good

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Anita J.
283
184
167

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Alice D.
121
43
65

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2
Photo of Carmen Y.
99
253
75

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 18

Cafe Bakery & Restaurant Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Cafe Bakery & Restaurant

This place had the best bbq buns in the bay. Are they ever coming back?

I know, totally best pork buns! Sadly, they are not bringing back the bakery part.

Is Cafe Bakery still opened? I have called multiple times these last two weeks and no one picks up. Found out they are closed until 7/1.

Not sure. I called like 3 weeks ago and ordered Togo.. They were opened.

Is their bakery reopened yet?

Not as of a week ago

Are they open on new year 1/1/2022?

Is there indoor dining?

Yes but you need to show proof of vaccination

When is the bakery side going to re-open?

i just called the restaurant to see if the bakery side is open tomorrow- the lady that answered the phone says that they are closed tomorrow and does not know if they plan on reopening

View All 11 Questions

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Bakeries 68,473 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Tak Kee Lee - Pork Chop With Rice Or Spaghetti

Tak Kee Lee

3.6(249 reviews)
0.6 mi•Outer Sunset
•$$

It was a busy day in the Sunset and not too bad at this hidden gem. This place serves Hong Kong…read morestyle food at an affordable price. Club sandwich (5/5): Comes in four pieces and I loaded how thick the ham was. I could see this as a great appetizer Backed pork with tomato sauce (5/5): got this over fried rice. The tomato sauce was packed with flavor. The pork was meaty. Beef and dumpling soup (4/5): The smell reminded me of a Chinese bbq shop. There was plenty of meat and wonton. I loved how delicious and affordable this place was.

Affordable Chinese breakfast option in the sunset with great tasting food! They offer a whole set…read morebreakfast for only $11.25, which comes with a side and a drink. We got these two items: 1. Pork and preserved egg porridge (5/5) -side of you tiao (fried Chinese donut) -hot tea drink -the preserved egg had a great texture and was cut to just the right size, and the porridge was hot and fresh -we especially loved the you tiao, it was crispy and tasted like it was freshly fried 2. Fish porridge (4/5) -side of stir fried noodle -hot tea drink -decent portion of food, enough to make us full, but there were very few fish pieces in the porridge -stir fried noodle was not too oily, nice chewy texture without being too chewy Overall, this is a great affordable breakfast spot in the sunset (come before 11am for the breakfast deal!). They also speak Cantonese and Mandarin here, and generally takes cash only. The place is a a small hole-in-the-wall, but great for a casual breakfast for a small group.

Photos
Tak Kee Lee - CASH ONLY

CASH ONLY

Tak Kee Lee - Hong Kong Style Milk Tea

Hong Kong Style Milk Tea

Tak Kee Lee - October 2026 menu

See all

October 2026 menu

Ming Tai Wun-Tun Noodle - Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup - combo B - @rayz

Ming Tai Wun-Tun Noodle

3.7(340 reviews)
0.7 mi•Outer Sunset
•$$

This is a tiny yet busy casual hole in the wall for Won Ton and Hong Kong Cafe classics in the…read moremini-Chinatown of the three blocks of Noriega St. way out here in the Outer Sunset just about a mile from the beach. Good, yet unremarkable food and reasonable prices. No MSG, or very little. Efficient, unobtrusive service. In addition to the "normal" menu, they have a few breakfast specials that you can choose from. We chose: Combo 2: Won Ton Noodle Soup plus a BBQ-pork-filled steamed crepe-style rice roll. The Won Ton Noodle Soup contained three big won ton with good sized shrimp within each, and lots of thin vermicelli-ish won ton noodles. The best part of the Steamed Crepe Rice Roll was the yummy Char Siu chopped BBQ Pork inside. The rice crepe skin was on the thicker side, but that's okay given the yummy filling. Sui Gao + Won Ton Combo (Soup Dumplings with Noodles) - Big soup dumplings filled with pork and bamboo shoot with a few Won Ton tossed in. Good value if all you want is the meat of the matter, and no noodles! Overall nothing too crazy remarkable, but competent fresh food at an affordable price. I guess that says something! I definitely won't mind coming back here for a quick and reliable meal. Lots of direct competition all around for won ton in these few blocks, so they have to stay on their game!

This review has been years in the making...literally. Following my first visit here over a decade…read moreago, I immediately became a fan of this place and have been coming back somewhat regularly whenever the mood strikes for some Chinese breakfast. Only just recently did I realize that I actually never posted a review for Ming Tai! Now that I am, I can't help but wonder if I'm not the only one because after all of these years, how do they only have a few hundred reviews?? Not that I mind, to be honest - I don't really want this place to get any busier than they already are! Now, when I think of hole in the wall joints in SF, Ming Tai is definitely one of the spots that comes to mind. Between how small it is and how it's somewhat hidden behind a tree and a parklet, this place is easy to miss. Inside, the restaurant is snug, with just a handful of four-tops and about a half dozen two-tops. As such, there's typically a wait for a table on weekends, but it has always been worth it (and short). On the menu, you'll find an extensive selection of appetizers, congee, noodle soups, ramen, tossed noodles, sandwiches, rice rolls, steamed rice pots, and sides. They also have a couple of combination specials - one for breakfast (8am-11am) and one for lunch (11am-2pm). -- SLICED FISH RICE ROLL I was excited for this, as I don't usually often fish rice rolls offered, and it was pretty solid! Although the noodles were a little soggy, the fish was really fresh and I like how big and flakey the chunks of it were. -- BREAKFAST COMBO - CENTURY EGG & LEAN PORK CONGEE and STICKY RICE WITH PRESERVED MEAT While I wish this had more of the century egg in it, the congee was great! The consistency was really nice, the pork was juicy, and I like how it included some pieces of Chinese donut. As for the sticky rice, it was decent - the sausage and Chinese bacon were good, but the rice was a little overcooked. -- BEEF BRISKET & TENDONS WONTON NOODLE SOUP The bowl initially looked a little small, but it was actually heftier than it appeared! While I definitely wish this had more wontons in it (plump, juicy), there was a lot of brisket and tendons, the broth was super flavorful, and the noodles had a very nice bite to them. Delicious! Even though I may not be as blown away now as I was when I first discovered Ming Tai, I continue to be amazed by how consistently good the food tastes here. Across the many times I've been here, I've never been disappointed by what I've had and their wonton and congee always hit the spot on cold mornings and/or when I'm feeling less than great. Considering how that's been the case for the last decade plus, I imagine (hope) that will probably continue to be the case in the years to come! And all of that is without even mentioning the fact that the food is quite budget friendly, too! FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now. CASH ONLY.

Photos
Ming Tai Wun-Tun Noodle - Cosy inside on a cold rainy Saturday morning.

Cosy inside on a cold rainy Saturday morning.

Ming Tai Wun-Tun Noodle - Shrimp rice noodle

Shrimp rice noodle

Ming Tai Wun-Tun Noodle - Mixed sauce rice noodles

See all

Mixed sauce rice noodles

Noriega Cafe - dry noodles, beef brisket wonton $14

Noriega Cafe

3.6(238 reviews)
0.1 mi•Outer Sunset
•$$

Advisory: You need 1.5 hours and patience to eat a sit-down…read moremeal and dessert here. Food presentation is great! the taiwanese noodle (B02, tad too salty), pork cutlet, and chicken curry over rice were all tasty! I enjoyed the food. when you order you must say the letter+number to avoid confusion because the menu is so big. tried the mango pudding dessert, bit disappointing. it needed more sugar, im glad we asked for and was given brown sugar syrup to add ourselves. it tasted a lot better after. Wait time: main issue is the wait time and i feel really bad for everyone, guests and the staff, to see people angry, leave, and straight up throw tantrums during lunch hour. the 3-4 person line was staring at each other and their phones wondering why their takeouts are taking so long. i feel for everyone. they would do a LOT better if can bring out the food faster. they have plenty of business and lots of people want to try it. just have to keep up the pace. a grown man was yelling at everyone and his wife was so gracious and trying to calm him down. he was hangry. not at all kidding. understandable: a 40 minute wait for a noodle soup is too long, especially on a 1 hour lunch break (including 10 min one way travel time x 2, which leaves you with 40 mins in and out of restaurant) which made many people late to return to work. some tables walked out after waiting too long for food. the server was diligent and working fast and the only one out there, everyone else is in the kitchen. there were also two delivery people with helmets on, waiting over 30 mins and came back to ask is it ready and be told no it's not ready. chopsticks and spoons are in a pull out drawer under the table! no one told me. delightful surprise. The scratch card given to me at the end was soo adorable! Won a free drink. will have to come back another day for it, short on time.

They need to add more staff and fix their wait times for dishes. Came in at 12 and did not leave…read moreuntil 2:10. The waitress was super nice but clearly overwhelmed with the amount of tables. It took us multiple attempts to flag her down to order, clarify our order, and get the check. We ordered fried tofu, baked cheese pork chop and hamburger, laksa noodle soup, and tofu pudding. I assume there was miscommunication when it took over 20 MINUTES and asking the waitress where the fried tofu was. It was perfectly crispy and the best item we tried. The laksa soup arrived next which was extremely sour lukewarm. 40 MINUTES go by and the baked dish finally arrives with salty breading. We started to notice the tables around us were also waiting extremely long for their dishes to arrive. Complaints being made left and right. Notified the waitress to bring the tofu pudding and she was noticeably confused. She showed the menu and pointed to the Durian tofu pudding. I told her we wanted the regular pudding and I never specified durian. She apologized and told us it would be out in a minute. It took 5 minutes. The tofu pudding was bland and had no flavor even with the syrup. No ginger taste at all. Overall I would not recommend coming here until they fix their waiting and kitchen issues. 1 hr + waiting on just food is ridiculous.

Photos
Noriega Cafe - Interior

Interior

Noriega Cafe - Egg waffle sundae $9

Egg waffle sundae $9

Noriega Cafe - Pistachio matcha $7

See all

Pistachio matcha $7

TeaWood Cafe - A14. Spicy Wonton

TeaWood Cafe

4.1(187 reviews)
2.1 mi•Inner Richmond
•$$

Wandering Geary boulevard you run into some interesting businesses. I have been going to lots of…read moreplaces to get Boba in SF. In some cases it had some food available . It also feels sometimes feels disjointing because there is a lack of space to enjoy some food like popcorn chicken. There is a place which brings all the elements of Boba along with appetizers and meals which includes dishes from Taiwan , Japan, and Hong Kong. This place serves ramen and matcha along with Rice Don for Don Juan de la matcha. It is on Geary boulevard at Teawood Cafe. On a Summer stroll on Geary boulevard with not much sun because Karl the Fog was a paid actor so I landed at Teawood Cafe. Inside it feels as if a Boba store converted into full blown a restaurant. There booths and tables to dine in .The menu has lots of great foods and drinks. You will find about more than three pages in just boba drinks and smoothies which are sweet and some sour like some I see on my social media feed like pickled lime lemon soda. They also have the purple Ube latte and Matcha coconut water for Don Juan la matcha. You even find pasta on the menu like the one saw in SF the Chicken In Salted Egg Yolk Cream Sauce Pasta . I got their Taiwanese fried pork chop with Taiwanese minced pork over rice. It was delicious and savory. I then got the Mango Sago and it was tasty and not too sweet. A good place to land for dessert, drinks, and food. Go to a Summer stroll with the cool "Don Juan" when the Summer time is still "on"and go to a place which sells tofu pudding and "Rice Don"and dishes from Japan and "Taiwan" Go to the "TeaWood Cafe" it has an extended Boba shop with the fun vibe wall "display"the have dishes and drinks are "Type A" with dishes and drinks from Hong Kong to "Taipei"

Been wanting to try this place but parking is always a struggle. We were seated promptly, the…read morerestaurant was still relatively full around tea time 3pm. We had ordered the Black garlic oil ramen, Truffle pasta, popcorn chicken and tofu pudding. Everything was good, but the tofu pudding was a bit sour. It was also hard to get service from the waiter & waitress. Nearly had to flag them down several times.

Photos
TeaWood Cafe - Inside

Inside

TeaWood Cafe - A01 Popcorn Chicken, D15 Egg Waffle w/ Boba, HC01 Tofu Pudding

A01 Popcorn Chicken, D15 Egg Waffle w/ Boba, HC01 Tofu Pudding

TeaWood Cafe - RE04. Popcorn Chicken with Marinated Minced Pork Sauce over Rice

See all

RE04. Popcorn Chicken with Marinated Minced Pork Sauce over Rice

Smile House Cafe - Beef brisket and tendon lo mein (brothless noodles). Totally awesome

Smile House Cafe

3.1(862 reviews)
0.7 mi•Parkside
•$$
Casual dining
Catering service

This is a HK cafe I frequent often. Lots of options, food is good and consistent, and workers are…read morekind. Their menu is great, there's pictures of a lot of the items and there's a lot of options for everyone! They can get busy on the weekends but it tends to move pretty quickly as they're good about taking your order fast and food comes out pretty quickly. My favorite dishes are the Hainan chicken, I love their ginger sauce! For those of you who aren't used to this, it is served cold. I also like the baked seafood pasta. Sometimes I do wish there was a bit more seafood in it. I also crave the salt and pepper chicken wings often as they get an amazing light fry on it and the salt/fried garlic on top gives it the perfect flavor. They are also big and juicy. Honestly, you can try something new every time you come here. Some of their items come out with really unique plating. They even have lots of drinks and dessert, although they don't always have dow fu fa. Their menu is limited past a certain time for late night but still plenty to choose from!

TLDR: Affordable, casual, good service, bad food…read more Was surprised to see this place w/ only 3 stars. I've been here a few years ago and it was a good experience. But after today, i'm starting to understand.. Service: 5/5 everyone was very kind and the vibe was good. Server even asked about the food and what can be improved upon. Ambience: 4/5 very casual, upbeat place. But also I saw a large beetle running up the wall. Food: 3/5 by far the most important part of a restaurant and was unfortunately disappointed. Ordered 3 diff items and they all fell short. Usually I can still eat foods if they're not my favorite but these flavor combos made it difficult to keep down. I'm guessing they switched owners/chefs at some point and that's when the food really went downhill. Overall, wouldn't recommend. sad to say this since this place is nostalgic for me. Although I would say the amount of items and variety they have on the menu is a plus. There are unique drinks and desserts too.

Photos
Smile House Cafe - Seafood pasta with creamy tom yum sauce

Seafood pasta with creamy tom yum sauce

Smile House Cafe - Portuguese Chicken Casserole

Portuguese Chicken Casserole

Smile House Cafe - Puff pastry soup

See all

Puff pastry soup

S & E Cafe - Hot Coke w/ginger & lemon; milk tea

S & E Cafe

3.3(264 reviews)
0.8 mi•Parkside
•$$

The Beginning of Autumn has arrived, making it the perfect time to enjoy claypot rice!…read moreThe autumn atmosphere is growing stronger. A steaming bowl of Hong Kong-style claypot rice, accompanied by crispy fried rice crusts, followed by a bowl of Western Vegetable Fish Floss Soup, warms the stomach and heart. Welcome to Bo Kee Claypot Restaurant, where we'll welcome the first bowl of autumn together! Prime time is 11:30am - 1:30pm so careful when ordering a clay pot. It's quieter at around 10:00am til 11:30am and 1:30pm til 3:00pm. 立秋到,食煲仔飯最啱時! 秋意漸濃,一煲熱騰騰的港式煲仔飯,配上香脆鍋巴,再來一碗西洋菜魚滑湯,暖胃又暖心。歡迎到波記煲味館,一起迎接秋天的第一煲! 高峰时段是上午 11:30 到下午 1:30,所以点砂锅的时候要注意一下。大约上午 10:00 到 11:30,以及下午 1:30 到 3:00 这两个时间段会比较安静,人比较少。

S & E used to be a Hong Kong style restaurant, and since it was my first time visiting, you can…read moreimagine my surprise when I found out that it was now all clay pot dishes! Their menu was completely overhauled in late May, and they now only have some Hong Kong style breakfast options. I asked the waitress, and she explained that the owner wanted to try something new. I did enjoy the clay pot rice, but I think that there was a bit too much rice compared to the toppings.

Photos
S & E Cafe - Angus beef in cream sauce over rice

Angus beef in cream sauce over rice

S & E Cafe
S & E Cafe - Spaghetti W/ Meat Sauce And Beef Ball

See all

Spaghetti W/ Meat Sauce And Beef Ball

Wok Up

Wok Up

4.2(78 reviews)
1.5 mi•Lakeside

Food 4.5/5 Ordered three dishes for two people and there…read morewere plenty to share. The beef wonton noodle soup was delicious and 10/10! The wontons are made with lots of shrimps and the beef was tender. We also ordered garlic string beans and caramelized spareribs with ube. The spareribs are a little hard to chew and the meat doesn't fall right off the bone. Overall, the dishes are on the lighter side and not as heavy flavored. Service 5/5 The staff are very friendly and attentive. Everything is made fresh to order and you can definitely taste the quality and effort the chef put in. Ambiance 5/5 The restaurant itself is bright and spacious and is versatile to be split into different party sizes.

We "woked up" thinking we would be ordering baked pork chops over rice, HK milk tea, and other HK…read morecafe food finds. However, to our surprise upon entering, we were told that there's been a change in their menu. Now a 2 pager that you can find online that offers more lo mein, wonton noodles soup, and chicken wings. We were told they have a new chef and still adjusting the menu. We decided to give them a try anyways and the food wasn't bad! Portions were a good size. Service was nice and attentive which is always a plus for a neighborhood spot. It's nice to have another Asian option in this part of Ocean Avenue for whenever we have cravings of noodle dishes but hopefully, they will bring back some items from their menu.

Photos
Wok Up
Wok Up
Wok Up - Tomato sauce baked fish filet

See all

Tomato sauce baked fish filet

Cafe Bakery & Restaurant - bakeries - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...