Food is so good. Service and atmosphere are good as well. Love the chicken Katsu. Good coffee and desserts

Happy New Year and decade, Yelp family! After seeing recent photos of the gorgeous desserts and tonkatsu - one of my favorite foods - at Cafe Mixx on social media and Yelp, I told the hubs we had to check out Cafe Mixx/Cafe Bora the next time we were in Suwanee. Sure enough, we were nearby on Lunar New Year's Day, so my heart was set on coming here for an early lunch. Note: I'm not 100% clear as to why there are two names for the business, but I believe Cafe Mixx may be the local name of the South Korean chain called Cafe Bora. (Please correct me if I'm wrong!) As soon as I walked in, I loved the look of the interior. The restaurant looked so clean, cozy, and adorable. The hubs and I had our little future Yelper with us, so we were also pleased to see that there were two stacks of high chairs for babies by the entrance. Options for Cafe Mixx's entrees and savory dishes are limited to different types of "katsu" (cutlets, including a Fish Katsu for pescatarians), fried chicken wings, Sausage Rice cake Skewer, and Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), but I like that their menu is so simple. The focus is definitely on their desserts and cafe beverages. I already knew what I wanted, and after the hubs decided what he wanted, we placed our orders at the counter, paid, and received a buzzer. The hubs grabbed a high chair and found a table while I snapped photos of the interior. Less than 15 minutes after placing our orders, our buzzer went off and we went back to the counter to get our food. | Entrees | * Pork Loin Tonkatsu ($9.95) - The tonkatsu (pork cutlet) was served with a cup of miso soup, cabbage salad, bread and butter pickles, pickled ginger, a scoop of white rice, and a side of tonkatsu sauce. The tonkatsu breading was good, but it would have been even better if it was a little crispier and didn't fall off the pork so easily. I thought the sauce was decent but it tasted strongly of ketchup and not my favorite tonkatsu sauce (Bull-Dog). Everything else was good and the price was right for a satisfying portion of food. * Crispy Chicken (Fried Wings; Small - 7 pieces, $9.95) - The hubs had a choice between hot and mild wings, and he chose hot. I tried one and thought it was delicious! The chicken had a perfectly crispy batter and the meat was juicy, but there was only a very slight heat to it. Honestly, it reminded me of Popeyes, but no complaints about that. The only thing that the chicken comes with is a small bowl of cubed, pickled radish. It isn't served with any sauces, either. I guess this is meant to be more of an appetizer than an entree. Fries would have been the perfect complement, but alas, they don't serve fries. The pickled radish was fine but it would have been nice to be able to choose a different side. | Dessert | The hubs and I aren't usually big on desserts, but I knew we had to try one of them. I mean, they're mainly known for their desserts! I'm not a fan of purple sweet potato, which seems to be their signature ingredient for their popular purple desserts. (In fact, "bora" means "purple" in Korean.) I chose the Matcha Tiramisu. * Matcha Tiramisu (Small, $3.95) - This was unlike any tiramisu I had ever had before. The matcha powder-dusted tiramisu was creamy (a bit milky) with a bit of cake at the bottom of the cup. I loved that it was only slightly sweet and very light - not heavy or dense. The small size was sufficient for me and hubs to share since we both just wanted a taste of the dessert, but I think I could have eaten the whole thing. I recommend this to matcha lovers who just want a light and simple dessert here! Overall, Cafe Mixx/Cafe Bora gets 4 stars for their good food and tasty dessert. I typically try not to review a place unless I've been there more than once, but I wanted to share my experience here since I'm not sure when I'll be back in the area again. However, I'm sure the hubs and I will return and look forward to trying a different katsu and dessert next time! Tip: If you're a fan of loyalty programs, you can get points towards rewards with the Clover app or via text! You earn 1 point per dollar spent, and once you earn 100 points, you will get $5 off any purchase. (See details at the bottom of your receipt.) read more

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"Love it" I'm confused what name to call this organization. They have a road sign for their restaurant as Cafe Mixx and the sign on the door and on the inside said Bora Cafe. Anyways... my wife and I ordered the hot fried chicken and the pork cutlet. Very very good ! Will definitely come back whenever we are in town. For dessert we ate the matcha tiramisu.... mmmmmm so f***in good! read more

I've been here a couple of times for their very pretty desserts, but never their food. Well I tried it last weekend and it was delicious!! We got the donkatsu (fried pork cutlet) and hot crispy fried chicken wings. The donkatsu was thick and had a light crisp to it unlike any other donkatsu I've had (and I've had my fair share). The fried chicken wings weren't tossed in a spicy sauce, it was already in the batter so clean fingers FTW! They were so juicy & I highly recommend!! The cafe itself is cute and has a nice environment. Plus they have a selfie machine with cute filters! The prices weren't too bad for the amount of food/desserts they give. read more

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Came here with some girlfriends today cause we were starving and y'all....their seasoned fried chicken...MUST HAVE!! I wish I got a 14 pc instead of 7 because it was just that good!! So crispy yet the meat instead so was juicy and so flavorful with a slight kick. The tonkatsu was also very crispy and juicy. The sauce that comes with it pairs perfectly. We also tried their purple sweet potato bingsoo and coffee float and wow...great desserts after a yummy meal. The bingsoo was so light and refreshing. That would be a perfect summer treat!! Parking was a breeze because it wasn't packed but they do have a decent sized lot especially for where they are located. They are not located inside a plaza; it's a building on its own. read more

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Instagram was good at advertising Cafe Bora aka Cafe Mixx. The photos made you wanna go get some food and desserts like right now. Cafe Bora is a popular Korean cafe in Seoul. My Korean friend really likes it. Then more friends went to visit it and liked. Therefore, my turn! Suwanee is becoming Ktown now! Move over Duluth! You will see Cafe Bora sign in the front but if you park on the side, you will see Cafe Mixx. When I went on a Wednesday night, the workers were bored and were sitting down chatting. They saw me and one immediately got up to take my order. He was nice but not outgoing, didn't recommend me anything. I said I wanted the spicy pork cutlet and wanted to try that purple sweet potato. It's soft serve and I want. I paid with my card and every time I do that, it ask for tip. I did leave a tip, thinking they will bring out my food. Wrong. I took a buzzer. 10 mins or so later, buzz. I went to pick up my food. Presentation is good. I couldn't carry all my food at once. No, they didn't even offer to bring me my ice cream. I had to come back and pick up. The sauce for the pork is delicious. The pork is thinly pounded to make it look even bigger. It's nicely fried and crispy. Once I ran out of sauce, the fried pork is plain. I almost asked for more sauce but didn't. I was thinking more why did I tip them? The cole slaw that came with the dish was so tasteless. No flavor either. It was crips but so bland. When I tried the purple sweet potato soft serve ice cream. It was yuck. No flavor at all!!! Maybe I'm thinking it would taste like ube. I'm obsessed with ube. It look like ube. I get that it's not ube but it has no flavor and wasn't even a hint of sweetness. I decided to not finish it. I'm so sad. So you gotta get up and put your plate up and throw away your food. No help there. Why did I tip? Cafe Mixx has great presentation but lack of flavor and taste of food. I will not come back. 201/2019 read more

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Cute clean cafe :) they have so many choices for dessert including bingsoo (sweet potato, strawberry, persimmon etc) and tiramisu as well as ice cream . I got the persimmon bingsoo ($9) which came with cute stacked dishes holding extra persimmon syrup , condensed milk, and sweet potato chips with walnuts. The bingsoo was really good and not that sweet but the persimmon flavor wasn't super prominent. However, it's really pricey even compared to other place's bingsoo since the bingsoo is so small. I loved the purple potato chips the best! If I come back I'll try the purple potato ice cream. read more

Cafe Mixx - Persimmon bingsoo - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I have to admit, I ONLY came to this place due to its' minimalistic and cute aesthetic. With that being said ... let my review commence! I'm a stickler for cleanliness. I will not eat somewhere that is not spotless. There are countless times I have bought food and threw it away after noticing dirty utensils, unswept floors, oily tables, oil stains on plates and so much more. However, this place was spotless, which could be due to it being fairly new. Cafè is definitely the right word to describe the shop. They do offer actual food outside of their desserts and drinks though. I came here with one another person and we ordered the purple yam soft serve and an iced americano. I don't like super sweet things and the soft serve was just that. You could taste the actual flavor! With that being said it wasn't anything spectacular. Their selling point is definitely based on the craftsmanship they put into their desserts since the taste isn't phenomenal. Would I return? Probablyyy read more

Cafe Mixx - Soft serve & iced americano - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

very aesthetic in here and calm enough for studying. the decorations are very pretty and the staff is nice cheese tteokbokki: the best tteokbokki ive ever had, the sauce was really good and there was plenty of cheese. the rice cakes were cooked well too milk ice cream: my favorite flavor of ice cream and this one didn't disappoint. super creamy and perfect sweetness. persimmon bingsu: the sweetness and creaminess balanced with the fresh sweet taste from the persimmon so well. perfect combo for any season. matcha milk: a little sweet but it wasn't bad! i like the matcha they used. carbonara tteokbokki: it was creamy and the flavor was really good, the onion wasn't too soft which i really liked. for some reason i thought it would be spicy but it wasn't, but it was still good! cold brew float: the coffee was so good. i don't think ive had a coffee that good in ages and when the ice cream melted into it the taste became sweet and creamy while still maintaining the intense flavor. injeolmi tiramisu: the base (is that what it's called? the cake part) was so well made. i was expecting it to be super dry but it wasn't, and the cream was sweeter, so they complemented each other. the powder on top is good but eat slow so you don't inhale it. fried dumplings: a bit dry on the outside but when you bite into it there's a burst of flavor. the crispness is really nice. strawberry cake: the bread part is moist and goes well with the lightness of the cream. the fruit adds a great contrast. mango bingsu: it was really good, the mango was sweeter than i expected it to be but i still really liked it. dutch coffee: i really like the coffee they use here. the taste was strong enough, it had a really good flavor i don't know how to explain purple yum tiramisu: i like purple sweet potato a lot so i loved this one. sweet and the sweet potato flavor is definitely there. read more

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Super cute Korean style cafe with a touch of zen vibes. I got their signature purple sweet potato bingsoo and purple latte. The bingsoo came in a small clay bowl topped with sweet potato purée along with extra sauce and sweet potato chips on the side. The bingsoo has had just the right amount of sweetness but not overpowering, but you can always add the additional milk and purée that it came with. I had a big lunch before heading over here, but I was eyeing the tonkatsu plate that another customer had ordered and it looked amazing. They have quite a bit of variety in their menu and I will definitely come back soon to try some other items. read more

Cafe Mixx - Purple latte, purple bingsoo - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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I honestly think it's a bit overpriced for the portions that you get. I got the Cheese Donkatsu, Sweet Potato Tiramisu and the Mango Bingsu. All tasted great! But the prices for the portions were a little disappointing. I've tried this same chain in LA and was very disappointed because it didn't even taste good after I paid 10 dollars for a small bingsu. But at least this time the taste was way better! I'm sorry I can't give it a better star rating though because I think getting good portions for the price one pays is really important. read more

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The pictures in the review looked to die for so we did ourselves a favor and stopped by and got some desserts! Surprisingly they had quite a selection to choose from so we ordered a few desserts and some fried chicken! Their fried chicken was flaky and crispy and juicy and spicy!! It was soooooo yummy!! The desserts were good too! I had the matcha tiramisu and the kiddos tried the red bean and strawberry shaved ice (I think it was called bingboo) . I originally thought it was a dessert spot but they also had food options as well and it smelled so amazing! I think I'm going to come back to try the pork cutlet and the curry stew! It seemed to be a very popular dish as all the people around us were eating it up and cleaned their plates! read more

Cafe Mixx - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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I've been to this place a thousand times and their donkatsu and desserts are one of the best in Atlanta. The persimmon bingsu is my personal favorite as it combines the softness of the bingsu with the sweetness of persimmon. I love the set up and highly recommend to anyone who loves bingsu. I've tried their meal menus and their donkatsu is so good especially the spicy one. The price is pretty cheap compared to the amazing taste and the portion size. I got the purple sweet potatoe chip for the first time and it had a smell that you get from an old potatoe chip, so I suggest you skip on it. Love everything else! read more

Cafe Mixx - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Newer cafe in Suwanee/Lawrenceville area in a very busy area right off 85. Located next to the Waffle House. Plenty of parking available. Restaurant was very bright and well lit. It was clean. Decor was very chic and modern. Great for the perfect insta photo! You order at the counter. They give you a little alert device to let you know when your food is ready for pickup at the counter. After eating you also clear your own plates and return the tray to a rack next to the counter. Water is self serve in tiny plastic cups. I just got the fried chicken. It took about 15 minutes to come out. It was juicy, tender, a d had a very crisp crust. Some of the best Korean fried chicken I've ever had! Came with a side of radishes. The menu also had lots of dessert options along with coffee drinks. There were lots of people there doing work on laptops. I assume there is wifi. Very cozy and inviting environment. Would definitely reccomend you check it out! Hidden gem for sure! read more

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This place is perfect for friends and family gathering. The space is nice and clean! The Pork Donkasu is delicious! As for the dessert, the purple tiramisu and the persimmon binsu are MUST HAVEs! Overall, definitely a super nice place to visit again :) read more

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Husband and I ordered pork tonkatsu, purple tiramisu, and iced americano. Tonkatsu Texture 5/5 (extremely crispy with larger breadcrumb coating than normal) Flavor 3/5 (flavor is subtle and not as savory. Dipping sauce is minimal but does help a bit) Portion 5/5 Pricing 5/5 Purple Tiramisu Flavor 5/5 (it was delicious and purple yam added a nice touch.) Pricing 3/5 Overall, we have an enjoyable meal here and would definitely return. read more

The food was so good and fresh. The young lady at the counter was kind and explained all the dishes. The tables were spacious if you want to bring your laptop to study. I will go again. read more

Cute cafe to bring your friends and family or just want to study. I came here because my friend recommended this place. read more

Cafe Mixx - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Spacious cafe with great decor, plenty of outlets and seating. I got the cold brew float and it was delicious. Not that loud so a great place to study (if you can find the WiFi password). Kinda pricey, but probably would be back again. read more

Cafe Mixx - Cold brew float - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Love this place, the coffee a d the desserts are so fresh!!! #CafeMixx #buzzybooth had the Dutch coffee, delicious... As fit the cakes?! Omg they are heavenly fluffy, perfectly sweet!!! read more

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Love the place! Really clean and modern looking. Interesting way of making Korean desserts. Pricing // $ - $$. Binsoo was $9 and tiramisu was about $4. Thought it was sorta expensive for the size that was given out which was in a small cup really. Distance // I live near downtown (north druid hills). Drove up all the way just to try out this place so the drive was pretty far for me. If you live in like Duluth or Suwanee area, drive isn't too bad. Food/Dessert // I had the chicken donkatsu, really good. Crispy and fresh. Had strawberry, sweet potato, and match tiramisu. Pretty good except when I tried eating the matcha one, it kinda got caught up in my throat from the matcha itself read more

Cafe Mixx - Strawberry & Sweet Potato & Matcha Tiramisu. - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Really cool vibes and definitely makes you feel like you're in a cafe from Korea. It's cute and has a variety of dishes and desserts. From the ones I've tried, I think if you have no expectations, it makes it taste really decent. In terms of visuals, this place is superb. Now, if they make the flavor match the visual. I think this place would be excellent. The price point is slightly high for the quantity, but it's good enough that you'll be relatively satisfied. Tldr: pretty, taste decent, slightly expensive. Overall, satisfied. read more

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Came here on a Thursday after so long due to Covid... the ambiance was as great as usual and we always ordered the same thing. After months of not having it, we was craving like crazy. Sister and I usually ordered persimmon bingsu, Ube Icecream, matcha tiramisu and matcha latte. The lady in the front was super friendly. Please support local business!!!! read more

Cafe Mixx - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I actually tried out this cafe back when the LA location, Cafe Bora, was still there. After finding out that they had moved to GA, I had to give it a try!! I took my mom with me since we both love purple yams and ordered the Purple Sweet Potato Bingsoo and the Bora Milk. Both were delicately sweet and the presentation was just as elegant as I remembered. My mom was so enamored by the milk bottles that she wanted to order another one! I ordered the Matcha Milk and it was sweeten nicely while still retaining the green tea flavor. The interior was just as pretty as the desserts and the staff were polite too!! Definitely will come back to try the persimmon bingsoo and the tonkatsu menu as well. read more

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Their chicken wings are the BEST. So crispy and juicy yet full of flavor. Its a go to place if you are craving for really nice wings. (I couldn't try their desserts yet, I believe they are more famous for pretty desserts? Ill give it a try next time and update the review) read more

My friend and I got the peach tea, which was very nice! :) It was $6.50 for a kettle of tea, which I thought was expensive at first. But then again, that is cheap in comparison to bubble tea and much healthier lol. The interior of the restaurant is very neat and quaint, and the customer service is friendly and accommodating. In terms of studying-spot potential, there are plenty of outlets, but the WiFi wasn't working the day I visited. I will come visit again in the winter/late autumn when the weather is chilly and calls for a hot cup o tea. read more

Cafe Mixx - Peach tea with chips - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Loved this place! We were visiting from out of town and wanted bingsoo after some Korean bbq. Saw this place was close and got good reviews on Yelp so we drove up to try it and we were not disappointed! My hubby and I split the strawberry bingsoo and loved it! Such a great slightly sweet treat to settle our stomachs! read more

Cafe Mixx - Strawberry bingsoo - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Was worried when I pulled up to an empty parking lot but this gem was well worth the drive. They didn't have my favorite shaved ice (melon) but I decided to go with the persimmon shaved ice since the fruit is in season. It was just what I was craving. The shaved ice was very fluffy and soft while the persimmon purée was smooth and not overly sweet. It comes with extra condensed milk and persimmon if you're into a sweeter dessert. The strawberry tiramisu was a little to sweet for me but perfect for my sweets craving girlfriend. read more

Cafe Mixx - A4. Persimmon Bingsu Small Strawberry Tiramisu - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Had two types of katsu. One regular and the other curry. I was a little disappointed in the flavour as the sauce was more of a ketchup and Mayo type than the normal flavourful one (think of something inbtw the ketchup and curry). No complaint on the curry katsu. That one was delicious. The pork itself is thin and fried perfectly so it is crispy!! read more

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Service here is always rude, disgruntled employees. I never feel welcome or that the employees actually want to talk to customers. Even greeting them or taking a simple order. I feel like I'm an inconvenience every time, I come. read more

This cafe is very aesthetically pleasing. When you walk in you order at the front then seat yourself. I ordered the curry tonkatsu and went up after for mango bingsoo. I think this will be a nice date spot or something considering how beautifully presented the food is. The curry tonkatsu was nice and crispy. Although the portion looks small because how huge the plates are, it filled me up. The rice tasted a little bit old however. The bingsoo was also good but the portion is so small considering how much you pay for it. Considering how pretty it was, it might be worth it just to take a picture read more

Cafe Mixx - curry tonkatsu - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

When you walk into this place, it feels like you're in Korea. There are many options of aesthetically pleasing desserts and treats. They are also now serving a lot of new options for food. I love how you can eat your meal & dessert at the same location. Their fried chicken and donkatsu is really good and carefully made. I'm not a huge fan of their coffee & their desserts are a bit pricey, but besides that this place is somewhere you'll want to visit!! read more

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Cafe Mixx has some of the crispiest donkatsus I've ever tasted. The only difference between the two donkatsus pictured were in the sauce- regular being a hearty gravy like sauce whereas the spicy sauce delivered on spice while still having a hearty consistency. The desserts are pleasant as well. The bingsoos looked small but can definitely feed two people no problem and add on a tiramisu or an ice cream and that can feed three easily. Can't wait to go back and try more items on their menu! read more

Cafe Mixx - Regular (bottom) & spicy (top) donkatsus. - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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First time visiting Cafe Mixx and I enjoyed my experience. Cafe Mixx is located near the intersection of Lawrenceville-Suwanee and I-85. Visited on a Thursday night and the restaurant was pretty busy! I ordered the strawberry tiramisu and it tasted just like a strawberry shortcake. Soo delicious! I will definitely be back to try the fried chicken and other desserts! read more

Cafe Mixx - Strawberry Tiramisu - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Came here after lunch for desserts with a few friends and was not disappointed. The atmosphere was airy and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. There were so many cutesy desserts to choose from so it was tough to decide which one to try atm. I'll definitely be back to try more in the future! I personally love how every little desserts we ordered were soo good, loaded with just the right amount of sweetness. read more

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Our favorite place to eat with the kids. Their food is amazing, atmosphere is great and the desert is outstanding. My husband loves the friend chicken while the kids love the tonkatsu. My favorite is the matcha milk they sell... it's so good!!! read more

Overall...so delicious! A friend posted a photo of this place literally an hour before we made the drive here. Right next to a Cinnabon it's a simple grey building that didn't look too impressive. They had their soft opening 7/9 and I believe they're now officially open? Not entirely sure. Service: when we came in it was jam packed. The workers in the back were focused as they got all the orders made. Our cashier was friendly as she took the time to give suggestions on what we should order. In the end they give you a buzzer that vibrates when your order is ready. We were told ahead of time, that the Bingsoo (korean shaved ice) was going to take some time. Food: so we ordered a little too much for our first visit, but it was only because we were too excited to try the items on the menu. What we ordered... - Persimmon Bingsoo ($9) - Purple Sweet Potato Bingsoo ($9) - Small Purple Tiramisu ($3.95) - Purple Sweet Potato Latte ($4.50) Every was delicious. Not too sweet and not too overwhelming in taste. A bit overpriced for the size, but the presentation was very nice and cute. The bowl that the bingsoo came in seemed small for the price we paid, but it was very filling. I would recommend 2-3 people for finishing just one shaved ice. With each order of shaved ice you get a small bowl of additional syrup which I thought was such a nice touch! You also get this glazed purple sweet potato chips? The Tiramisu was my favorite, a little heavier since they had purple sweet potato filling. But it was the natural sweetness that wasn't too unbearable. I think a small is plenty unless you're sharing with a larger group. The drink wasn't too bad, not sweet and thick. I personally didn't care too much for it. I think I'll just stick with a coffee next time I come in. They do have entree options, but it's all different tonkatsu variations. I didn't order it but the prices for those tend to vary between $10-$12 depending on which choice you get. Interior: open space with plenty of tables. We just happened to come in the middle of a rush so we had to sit on the couch and wait out a table. They have high countertops for people who want to sit closer to the window. Very brightly lit and modern. It's a cute spot to bring a date or just a group of friends. 5/5 - I think this is a great place! Not too loud even when we came during a rush. It's a bit out of the way for me but it's a cute spot I'd definitely would want to try out again. **the place goes by Cafe Mixx, but on the outside it also says Cafe Bora which is a bit confusing. read more

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Cute lunch spot! I thoroughly enjoyed my pork katsu - it was a really generous size. Staff was friendly and helpful. Desserts looked so appetizing but I didn't get a chance to try - next time ! read more

I was very happy to see Cafe Bora finally opening one near Atlanta. I had this in Toronto and was mesmerized by their rich high quality desserts. If you want authentic east asian desserts that are popular in mainlands, this is one of places that you wanna go just like Meet Fresh, Matcha Cafe Maiko and Yi Fang. This one is Korean. read more

Cafe Mixx - Taro tiramisu and Taro soft serve. Very rich and delish! - Cafeteria Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I tried only purple sweet potato bingsu and purple sweet potato ice cream. First of all, the bingsu was meh. The presentation was beautiful - looked so pretty I almost did not want to eat. However, I felt like it was way overpriced. It was mostly just shaved ice with purple sweet potato sauce. I would not come back to this place again. The ice cream was decent but again, way too expensive for the portion that I got. The only reason that I gave 2 instead of 1 was just for the beautiful presentations read more