The Yelp feature that notifies when to join the waitlist is a lifesaver! Parking lot is on the smaller side, but not difficult. The Hostess was very welcoming and accommodating! The restaurant from the outside is beautiful with a tropical themed mural; designated areas are clearly labeled as "Dine-In" and "To-Go". The inside is also very intricate with beautiful colors. Fourth of July weekend possibly brought a bigger influx so the noise level was pretty high, but we were still able to hold a conversation. The mango pancakes were spectacular with a generous serving size. Sweet, but not too sweet along with fresh strawberries. Iced Horchata Latte was able to be made with oatmilk rather than regular milk. I appreciate how the servers ask for sweetness preference when it comes to their coffees. The pancakes were around ~$18 and the Iced Horchata Latte (~$8) + oatmilk ($1 for the substitution). I would strongly recommend checking Café Kacao out!! The Yelp waitlist is pretty accurate and the Café does it best to update any changes. read more

Cafe Kacao - Pancake Mango - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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The foods are great but the booth is bad it's all torn up. When I sit on it the scrapped my legs.

Amazing food, excellent service. This is making me post more characters so I'm just typing a sentence to make the review long enough.

Sunday brunch at Cafe Kacao. We have been wanting to go there for a long time but could never remember to get on the waitlist. So Sunday morning we got on the waitlist at 8:22, with excepted table available time at 12:02. We were number 85 on the waitlist. We received a text at 11:30 stating the line was moving faster than expected and our new seating time was 11:37. We jumped in the car and made it exactly at 11:37. We live in Mesta Park so we are close. We'll, as it turns out we're seated a few minutes after 12. We were seated in the center section of tables comprised of two tops. They are spaced extremely close. Our table was separated to the adjoining table by 6 inches. It was quite cozy. The spacing is better around the perimeter. We started with Michalotta's ($7). They were splendid! I ordered some chips ($6), and they came with a green sauce in an bottle. There were no small plates on the table and our server was gone for a long time so we had to pour a little sauce on a chip and be careful not to spill the sauce off the chip. The sauce was very tasteful. I ordered the Cuban burrito ($18.50). It was excellent. Jan ordered the Huevos Rancheros ($16.50). She said it was the best she had ever had. The food quality is excellent. The volume of food is impressive but we only ate about half of each serving. The restrauant was noisy which at times, interfered with conversation. The service was average. Unfortunately, the dining experience is a cattle call that is overcome by large volumes of high quality food. read more

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grabbed a weekday brunch at Cafe Kacao after my coworkers kept hyping up their Guatemalan dishes, and the food completely lives up to the reputation! The Latin flavors are so rich and unique compared to your average breakfast spot, and my horchata latte was genuinely unbelievable. I ended up getting the breakfast burrito along with a bite of my friend's French toast, and both were insanely delicious and incredibly filling. Our server was super warm and got our food out surprisingly fast! The only real catch is how insanely packed it gets inside. Even on a Monday morning the dining area felt super cramped and noisy, but the flavor profile honestly makes it worth pushing through the crowd for a quick bite. read more

Some of the best food in OKC, though the crazy waitlist and chaotic atmosphere keep me from coming back as often as I'd like--I usually recommend takeout instead. My go-to is the Cobanero Omelet, which I always pair with a side of plantains to make it complete. Their drip coffee is great, the specialty coffees are fun, and the mimosas are surprisingly affordable. It's a fantastic spot with a group since you can sample everything, and leftovers reheat really well. OKC definitely needs about five more locations because one just isn't enough! read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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The food and drink selection is extensive--I was honestly a bit overwhelmed because everything sounded so good! I ultimately chose the Tikal with a café de olla since I was in the mood for something less sweet. The meal was generous, flavorful, and came with your choice of flour or corn tortillas, chorizo, carne asada, plantains, eggs, and black beans. Every bite was delicious. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to come back a second time, but unfortunately didn't have the chance. If you're in town, I definitely recommend stopping by. The restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere, and the beautifully presented drinks are just as colorful and inviting as the space itself. read more

Cafe Kacao - Cafe de Olla Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Great food and great coffee. Love the ethnicity of it all!!! The remodeling of the inside is so pretty read more

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Cafe Kacao is simply the best -- 10/10 across the board. The food is incredible and the drinks are just as amazing. I had the pupusas, the best carajillo I've ever had, and a chocolate espresso martini that was absolutely perfect. Everything was flavorful and worth the hype. One thing to know: this place is very popular, so make sure you join the waitlist early. I joined just before 8am and didn't get seated until around 11am. Even with the wait, it was 100% worth it and I'd absolutely come back. read more

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Rude waiter. I asked him where my mom's food was. Then he replied. I dont appreciate you yelling across the room. He was right next to us. So I addressed it with the manager ofcourse he did nothing. We frequent this place all the time Won't be coming back. I normally have good experiences with the other staff. But this guy was rude and needs to stay in the back... read more

Amazing everything! The Bloody Mary was dressed beautifully and tasted spot on. The menu is brilliant showing all the details of the food. Speaking about the food, it's worth the hype. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. The atmosphere was vibrant, with a coastal cafe feeling. Check in for a seat for a shorter wait time once you check in with the host read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Came here from a local's recommendation and really enjoyed it. Excellent artwork, ambiance, and service. Lots of menu options. I'm writing this review a bit delayed but I remember really loving the house made tortillas stuffed with beans that came with my Moteleño. They were thicker than I've had in the past and it was the perfect finishing touch for me. I've been craving it ever since. Great veggie options. My mom's chicken dish was also great. The wild berry pancakes were just ok in my opinion. I think I was expecting a bit more of a tres leches type taste with the lechera sauce which is my bad just not having ever had it before. Got it as a dessert. It's not that sweet if that's what you're looking for, but if you want a not-too-sweet option then it could be perfect. It was very beautiful. Would absolutely go back here. Service was again wonderful. read more

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My friend brought me here for brunch before dropping me off at the airport, and I'm glad this was my last meal in OKC! I ordered a Horchata Latte, and we both shared one sweet and one savory dish. Mango Pancakes - these pancakes are the fluffiest you'll ever have! Drizzled with house-made lechera and blackberry bourbon sauce, and topped with mango and berries. Vaca Frita Pupusas - perfect for sharing, this comes with two cheese and pork pupusas topped with Cuban style grilled shredded beef and onions, two eggs, hollandaise, and chicharron crumbles. This was SO good and it would be hard to convince me to order something else if I'm ever in OKC again! read more

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This is not just breakfast this is an experience. The Central American inspired breakfast options are exceptional and different if that's what you're in the mood for. The coffee is superb. Ask for Martin. Excellent waiter... a true Gem and I hope they know what they have in that individual. Will be returning again. Originally from New York and know the Eatery scene very well. This ranks at that level or better! read more

YES, you should eat here...But if you're reading this, make sure you prepare yourself for the Waitlist. This is an award winning restaurant for a reason and it's tiny! But if you play your cards right, you'll get in and enjoy a delicious meal. After hearing about this place for years, my cousin and I decided to give the waitlist a try for an 11am target on a Thursday. I put my name in around 9:30am and saw I was on the queue. It worked out as we checked in and got in around 11:15am. They have takeout if you don't want to wait! Now the FOOD. Wait, first the strawberry-banana smoothie was HUGE and so delicious. Not overly sweet. Same for the latte my cousin got - how do they make it so perfect?! We ordered the Carne Asada lunch and French Toast with fresh berries and sliced bananas to share. Everything was full of flavor and seasoned to perfection. The French Toast is coated and slightly crunchy. I would agree the food is worth the hype. The decor is bright and colorful. It's loud so don't expect a quiet experience. Enjoy the positive energy of the spot, it goes with the food! Service was excellent and helpful if you're a newbie. I hope all Oklahomies and visitors get a chance to experience this wonderful gem of a restaurant. read more

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Waitlist can be a couple of hours so get on first thing in the morning. Food is incredible read more

Flowers well deserved (claps) I have had this place on my radar for a while due to Yelp's top brunch spots a couple years back. After trying it for myself, it will also be going on my personal list of most memorable brunch spots! Ambiance: place was packed with customers, but we did not feel squished, and our server was a literal ray of sunshine (I wish I could shout out but I forgot their name). He was very thorough and happy to answer our questions about their menu, drinks, and recommendations. I do recommend calling ahead and getting on the waitlist though. The food came in massive (**massive**) portions, definitely delivering on the value front. The pancakes (3/5) were a bit underwhelming (soft and one note, but it was saved by the blueberry topping and mango compote. The softness and fluffiness may be a plus for some, but I prefer a bit more substance and flavor for mine! The burrito (5/5) was amazing, all the sauces were phenomenal (no notes), and the coffee (4/5) was pretty good Definitely got to try a lot of flavors that I normally do not get to at a brunch spot. I love the way that they served Guatemalan flavors in a very accessible and fun way. Most of all, the pride and excitement with which everything was presented was infectious and made for a great experience. read more

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Cafe Kacao is one of my must try breakfast places in OKC. It's always so good and the portions are enormous. My favorite is the berry pancake, but I love trying some of their savory dishes as well. They just remodeled the restaurant and it's so nice inside. The staff is always super friendly. The main drawback of this place is you cannot casually go on a weekend. You *have* to put your name on the waitlist. My friends and I put our name on at 7:45 and got seated about 11. So you have to be prepared. The waitlist is pretty accurate so as long as you watch it you should know when to leave your house. The wait is always worth it! read more

Cafe Kacao - Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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We ordered a variety of food and all of it was fantastic. We recommend the French toast for that sweet tooth, it was delicious!

Holy Cow! A buddy of mine recommended this little gem. We love trying unique local places. Pro tip get on waitlist early! Once the crowd hits they are packed. Plantains were amazing! Its hard to find good plantains in the states. But these were perfectly cooked and caramelized. Our waiter brought us a special whipped cream cheese to go with them and holy cow it was a 1 2 punch of flavor. My omelette was cooked exactly how it was supposed to be. Tender chunks of carne asada and flavorful pico throughout. The cubanero sauce had a great depth of flavor. They also brought some jalapeño hot sauce which made my tongue tingle! My daughter had some things that i cant pronounce but was absolutely delicious. The pupusas were so delicious and fresh. My nutella latte was a nice delight with some fancy artwork on top! Dont walk but run to this spot and tell me its not worth it! Huge plates of food for a fair price! read more

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I absolutely loved my experience at Cafe Kacao! The wait was 100% worth it for the incredible food and service. I ordered one of the burritos and a latte, and both were easily a 10/10. Since moving to Oklahoma, I haven't found many breakfast spots that have truly impressed me, but Cafe Kacao definitely exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food made it an easy favorite. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Cafe Kacao - Banana Nutella Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We came to Oklahoma from Texas to visit some friends and see a few sights, and Cafe Kacao was featured on many "Best of..." lists for the city. A lot of reviews made mention of the wait times and getting on the waitlist, as there are no reservations. You can only join the wait list once you are within 40 miles of the restaurant, so we could not join the waitlist until the morning of, as our train arrived the night before. I was a little stressed about this, but luckily the Yelp app gives you a suggested time to join the waitlist for your desired arrival time. For a party of 4, the waitlist recommended joining 2 hours early, so I joined the list at 9am for an 11am meal. This worked out perfectly, as we only needed to wait outside for about 10-15 minutes before we were seated. The restaurant features a lovely mural on the outside wall, and is located just outside downtown OKC. The interior has some interesting ceiling light arrangements, many awards lining the walls, and is overall cozy (but packed). Our waiter was really enthusiastic about answering any questions in detail, which helped as we hadn't had Guatemalan food before. I got the Vaca Frita Pupusas, which was, "Two cheese and pork pupusas topped with Cuban style shredded beef and onions, two eggs, hollandaise, chicharron crumble." and my girlfriend had, Carne Adobada, "Grilled pork steak, fried plantains, black beans, rice, papas criollas & two corn tortillas." I hadn't had pupusas before, and found them very filling and tasty. The eggs, beef, and hollandaise all really were good additions. I also had "off menu" blood-orange juice, which I loved as it was less sweet than orange juice, and had some grapefruit quality to it in terms of tartness. My girlfriend said her pork steak and plantains were especially yummy! Our guests devoured their plates and said the coffee was quite good too. The restaurant was packed and loud with conversations, making it easy to have a private discussion about anything in public if desired. We had a lovely meal with guests, and the food felt unique, filling, and tasty. This made for a special start to a nice vacation. read more

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Passing through OKC on a cross country drive from LA and saw this on Yelp 100. Super cute interior, very buzzy (Tuesday morning at 10am and it was full!), wonderful service! We got puppoosa and cochinita pibil. Both very good and huge portions. The pibil had nice texture but I wish there was a bit more spice or acidity.l (if you know Guisados in LA you will understand!). Coffee was very good. Definitely a standout spot in a city that feels mostly bar / steakhouse oriented - although I hear there's great Vietnamese here. read more

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Believe the hype! This place was wonderful! The food was amazing but the coffee!! The coffee was the best! Ended up scheduling on the waitlist ahead of time. Checked in when we arrived and it was about a hour wait. The service was efficient and he was on point! read more

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Brunch and lattes! Had such a wonderful brunch. I had never been until this visit - it was totally packed! It brought so much joy to see the restaurant filled with so many happy people enjoying brunch, dining with others and just having an overall great time. The vibe is so wonderful the energy throughout the venue gets you pumped for the rest of your day! Everything was wonderful! Everyone was so friendly even though we know they were so busy they never once let it get in the way of their service or customer service by any means. We are super appreciative and can't wait to go back to enjoy more wonderful food! read more

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Always a pleasure to dine in with Cafe Kacao. The food was gorgeous and flavorful. The lattes are cozy and delicious. And the new ambience is amazing! Can't want to go back soon. read more

Cafe Kacao - Chilaquiles Adobados House Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The wait times are crazy. 3-4 hours long. It's been over 1 year since I've been able to eat here. And the crazier part is there doesn't seem to be any interest in expanding. While the inside is nice you're packed like sardines doing the cha cha slide just to move around and the noise level completely takes away from what could be an ambiance. Cant deny, the food is great. read more

Delicious food & coffee!! It may be a wait but well worth it! A Bucket List brunch spot for every OKC visit!!! read more

Cafe Kacao - Perfection - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The service was amazing. Everyone was friendly and accomodating to the needs of my disabled husband. The food was delicious and the presentation was delightful. Portions were perfect and well worth the price. I had the abuelito iced latte. It was full of flavor. We had the french toast and ranchero omlet. I recommend trying both. The atmosphere is friendly and enjoyable. Not too noisy. read more

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Amazing and fresh every time! Whether I'm trying something new or the same thing I love the most, it turns out great! Large portions, great drinks, polite staff, and the atmosphere is perfect! read more

Food was amazing and flavorful. amazing service. Try a specialty coffee too they are great.

My coworkers have been telling me to try Cafe Kacao forever, so I finally went for brunch. Definitely join the waitlist before leaving home because this place fills up fast. I got the breakfast burrito and an iced horchata latte with oat milk. Both were really good, but that burrito was huge. I barely finished half and had the rest the next day. The latte was a little sweeter than I normally like, although our server did ask about the sweetness level, so that was probably on me. Everyone working there was really nice, and our food came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. Solid four stars from me, and I'd come back, just probably on a quieter weekday. read more

We had a bad start with a much longer wait time than quoted and a rude hostess, but once we were seated our server was great and the manager was wonderful. The manager shared that she heard we had a much longer wait than expected and she was super nice. I visit Cafe Kacao every time I'm in Oklahoma from North Carolina so I was sad to have a rocky start but it quickly got better. The entire restaurant is beautiful and I really love their brand new (new to me anyway as I visit Oklahoma every other year) mural on the side of the building. The drinks and the food are absolutely amazing. I really love their black beans and sweet plantains. My husband enjoyed their French toast. You cannot go wrong with any of their menu items. read more

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When coming to Cafe Kacao always have to get the French toast which is delicious--golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly sweet. A comforting, satisfying breakfast. Also tried a mocha latte for the first time. What was very sweet and tasty? Definitely, will go back and try it again. I server was very nice, and she told us a special for the day. I love Cafe Kacao. read more

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First off, get on the Waitlist, or you'll be waiting forever. This is a very busy restaurant and for good reasons. Great food, great service. The atmosphere is alright,you're really just looking at a large room and people everywhere. The food is outstanding and the portions are large enough to share. We ordered the vaca frita y pupusas with a side of plantains. Our friends got the pupusas so we could taste the refried beans and the breakfast burrito ranchero which could feed three. Prices are competitive especially if you share. Parking is limited but there's some across the street. read more

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Always a great experience at Cafe Kacao. Started with their hot chocolate (drank before we could get a pic) and Nutella latte. Both very delicious. They had a special Dubai chocolate pancake and we ordered that for the table. It was so good and good for people who don't like Dubai chocolate as the pistachio was not overwhelming. I got the desayuno chapin and added the pulled pork on the side and partner got the pulled pork burrito. Both very good and the pulled pork is a must! Service was great too as always. Only downside to Cafe Kacao is how loud it gets inside because of how busy they always are, hard to talk to the people at your table. read more

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Everything about this place is awesome. Best restaurant in OKC. The service, the drinks, the coffee, the food is just first rate. Even the ambiance and vibe is on point. read more

Lovely restaurant with art and paintings that provide rich cultural flair! Our server was very friendly and hospitable. The food (omelette, Tikal plate, egg scrambles) was delicious! read more

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Absolutely delicious. Went back with family & they have completely modern revamped it! read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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I am not certain what to say as everything is always amazing when we go to Cafe Kacao! The service is always on point, the coffees are great, and the food is the best I have ever eaten. There is nothing that I have ever tried that was not delicious. read more

Cafe Kacao - Spicy omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma