We visited Cha Cafe again right as they opened. They do need to update their hours, the times listed on the door don't quite match what's on their website. When we arrived, the staff were still setting up. The woman working that morning let us know the cook hadn't arrived yet, which wasn't an issue at all since we weren't in a rush. They were very pleasant and apologetic and even gave us a freebie for the inconvenience, which I really appreciated. The loco moco was super savory and delicious! The price was great as well, and we even had leftovers. read more

Cha Cafe - Loco Moco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

I've been wanting to try this viral spot. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. I got their ube latte hold the espresso, creme brulee croissant, cauli wings, beef wang, and carnitas nachos. The ube latte was nicely milky, lightly sweet and ubey. The creme brulee croissant was lightly crisp, sweet and filled with a smooth thin layer of custard. The cauli wings were perfectly crispity crunchity, savory, and came with a creamy ranch, buffalo, and thousand island dipping sauce. The beef wang had a bunch of chewy umami mushrooms, bits of beef, and egg strips on top of some fluffy rice. The carnitas nachos had lightly crisp wonton chips, crunchy fresh onions, bell peppers, soft mango, a bit of gooey cheese and plenty of savory juicy carnitas. Overall this place is pretty good. Ube latte $6.75 Creme brulee croissant $4.95 Cauli wings $9.88 Beef wang $16.48 Carnitas nachos $15.48 read more

Cute hole in the wall. Asian fusion food. Easy parking but can be limited. You order at the counter first and they'll bring the food to you. Pretty fast service on a Monday 2pm Tried the beef wang bowl - pretty good with lots of meat and rice. I think for the portion size it's a bit expensive but that's the economy nowadays. I would get this again. Also tried the beef fries, which were fresh and hot. Nice add on to the rice if you're feeling unhealthy. Strawberry matcha drink - a tad sweet for my liking but overall I liked it and would prob get again read more

Cha Cafe - Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

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It's been years since my initial visit, and driven by many times since then. Recently, I decided to give them another try and I'm glad I did. Orders are placed at the counter and it's brought out to your table. Everything else is self service, like water, napkins, utensils, and even to go boxes for your leftovers. They're famous Chicken Wang, Pyng Bowl, shrimp cilantro wrap and Birria Ramen were all good in their own ways. You could definitely taste the fusion flavors. With the exception of the shrimp & cilantro wrap, the other foods are a bit on the heavier side, but very satisfying. I chose chicken for the Pyng Bowl. It comes with two eggs and rice, my kind of savory breakfast. We also tried their pastries, and it pairs well with coffee. Their blueberry lemon scone is also good, with a bite of tartness in the first bite. They share a small parking lot with other businesses in this tiny strip mall. The few times we came here we didn't have problems finding a space. I find Cha Café to be a good spot to try unique fusion flavors, and I will be back again. read more

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I came here for dinner with my friend. I wanted to introduce this place because it has been a gem for many years. The ladies at the front were nice. They even have games if people want talks entertainment while they eat. Def a nice hangout spot. We got the cheese steak fries and beef want bowl. Both were excellent and hit the spot. I think my favorite surprise though was going to the restroom and seeing that they have pads!!! read more

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It had been awhile since I had gone to Cha Cafe. Recently, we came by for a dinner to get some grub. The hours are extended now to 9pm I think. Before they used to close pretty early around 5pm. Cha Cafe has been around for a long time and I remember when they used to be in West Covina. The location is in El Monte and in a very small complex with little parking. Cha Cafe has plenty of tables inside for seating. They offer board games and card games to entertain yourselves with others. We were greeted when we came in. While taking orders with the cashier, it felt like a very robotic type of interaction with little to no energy or enthusiasm. We ordered a few items to share and my wife also redeemed the Cheesesteak Fries from the SGV passport. What I do commend Cha Cafe for is the quality of flavors in their food. It was all very delicious! Shout out to the chefs cooking up the dishes. The shrimp skewers were delicious. The Cha Cheesesteak Fries were ridiculously flavorful. The Kalbi Beef Ssam was tasted fresh and was loaded with beef in every bite. Overall, Cha Cafe's food was still as delicious as I remember. Plenty of delicious food is offered here and I'd come back if we find ourselves in this area again. ( ^_^)b read more

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The cafe is within a small plaza with enough parking. It's really cute inside with a decent amount of indoor seating and few outside seating. It's a chill vibe that's great for casual hangouts. They even have some table top games! You'll order upfront then seat and the food will be dropped off. The staff are really nice, friendly, and accommodating. The food arrived at a good time. I got the pyng rice box with chicken. It was pretty good. The eggs was the right amount of runny. The chicken had a good flavor and moist enough. The rice is rice, nothing bad. The strawberry matcha is really good. The matcha flavor itself wasn't diluted and you get a good amount of strawberry sweetness with each sip. I'd return to try out more of their menu! read more

Cha Cafe - Pyng Rice Box (chicken) and strawberry matcha iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

I've been going to this place for about 8 years now and I love it. The steak fries are to die for. I drizzle so much sauce on there and omg I could eat them forever. The horchata boba is quite sweet, but still so good. I'm just not a sweet lover When I'm feeling more health conscious, I get the grilled chicken bowl with salad and rice. The chicken is always so flavorful and juicy. It's pretty roomy inside, but parking can be a pain when the little plaza is packed. The employees here are always super nice and answer any questions you may have. read more

I got the grilled chicken and rice and it was so good. The portion size was great. My friends enjoyed their meals but especially the cornrib appetizer. They have desserts too, but you'll have more variety in the mornings. Service was fine. read more

Influenced to buy the SGV Passport, further influenced to redeem the cha steak fries. The fries were extremely flavorful and bold, although light on protein. The onions were thick which I didn't mind. The fries were a little over cooked but together it was definitely punch of flavor. The beef wang, had all the elements of a great combination: egg, mushroom, meat! The protein was just a little light but the rice was extremely tasty. Overall, not a bad meal but if they can fix the protein to rice/fries ratio, I think you would have a winner. read more

Cha Cafe - Cha Cheese Steak Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

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Cha Cafe is on my go-to places for lunch in the 626! I've been coming here for years, and I've loved it every single time. My go-to meal here is their poke salad, which is always fresh and filling. However, I would highly recommended their Cheesesteak Fries and Cauliflower wings. The cauliflower wings are an appetizer, but they are so delicious! The shop itself is really cute and homey on the inside. They have some board games to play with friends as well as tables to sit and eat. I've seen some people working here, but I think I'd get too distracted since they play Ghibli moves, other anime, and other animated TV shows! The workers here are always so welcoming, often offering free samples of their pastries (which are also delicious). Love this place and I recommend it to everyone! read more

Woah! You really can't judge a book by its cover. I actually have driven by a few times but never gave it a try. Since it was the nearest restaurant on MySGV Passport, I knew I had to make a stop. Cha Cafe is located in a small plaza with limited parking spaces. The inside is surprisingly spacious and well-decorated. In addition, they have board games and charging ports available, making it a great place to hang out with friends. My orders: -Cheese Steak Fries ($16.48, 5/5): So filling! It's saucey, flavorful, and comes with extra sauces on the side for personal adjustments. While I do think the price may be justified by the quality, it's not really how much I am willing to spend on fries. -Beef Wang ($15.98, 4.5/5): The portion looks bigger in person. I wished there were more sauces in the rice, but it was still good nonetheless. I'd order again. -Ube Latte, M ($6.75, 3/5): I did not taste any hint of Ube in this. If I had not known, I'd assume it was just a regular latte. -Thai tea, L ($6.5) & HK Milk Tea, L ($6.5): Pretty basic, I wish there's more milk tea options. I found the cup size a bit underwhelming. -Creme Brulee Croissant ($4.95) Final: Large variety of food options. The staff is friendly and brings the food to your table. However, the wait time was longer than expected, considering there weren't many customers in-store at the time. Drinks took 10 minutes, and the food took around 30 minutes to make. Price can be on the higher end, but food is pretty good. There are some items I want to try, def will come back another time. read more

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Skeptical at first.... OMG! You can't judge a cafe by its outside. The food menu, there is soo much to pick from and all of it is soo crave-able. The menu is diverse with Asian/Latin/American flavor combinations at its best. You must get any of the Wang Bowls. It isn't teriyaki but a really good Asian stir fry that is comfort. Poke Nachos is the ultimate flavor bomb and textures. Crazy addictive! Cha Cheese Steak Fries, don't get me started how my boys ate the entire order within minutes. I barely sipped on my frappe and it was literally gone. The beef and seasoned onions and bell peppers on top of fries with their special sauce. Your mind says you wanna share but your hands and mouth will say FOR ME ONLY!! On top of that I learned the Cha steak fries are FREE with the MySGV food passport. Reasons to go again and buy another passport! read more

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We had a great experience. We loved it! I loved what I ordered. We ordered the Beef Wang, iced cafe de olla, cauli burger with fries and some cauli wings and it was all really good. The Beef wang is very flavorful it had mushrooms, egg, rice, green onion. The customer service was amazing. The young girl was very nice great personality! It's not a big place but i guarantee you will enjoy being there. Definitely a spot to go try :) read more

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Very unique Asian Mexican fusion cafe that is open daily except Sunday (8am-9:30pm except Monday (open at 11). Parking can be difficult since their parking lot is pretty small and it's shared with other businesses. However, they have 2-3 spots designated for pickup! Service was friendly and welcoming Menu had a good variety of bowls, salads, pastries, wraps, and drinks! Pricing was reasonable and most items were $15+. The Beef Wang ($15.48) came with rice, mushroom, eggs, and beef. The beef was very delicious and tender! Wish it came with more beef but it was still very enjoyable. The rice was perfectly cooked and was very fluffy! The mushroom was so good and not too salty. This was 8/10 The Honey Green Tea ($6) was too sweet but it was refreshing. I would most likely not get this because it was nothing special. This was 5/10 Would definitely return and recommend for their food! read more

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Cha cafe is good for both healthy eater and junk eater. This time I wanted to eat junk food with a nice refreshing drink on the side. I got cheese steak fries and it hit the spot. My go to is poke nachos but this has to be my second go to now. I love the cha sauce. They have been consistent with the flavor for more than a decade and they don't cheap out on sauce. They always give you 2 containers. Their passion fruit mojito (non alcoholic) is super refreshing!!! I didn't get this time but their chocolate chunk cookies are bomb too. There's always people after people. You can tell there's loyal customers coming for years. read more

Cha Cafe - Cheese Steak Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

Adding on to the many other 5 star reviews, I also have nothing but good things to say abt this place! When bf and i parked, we were like oh.. o.o LOL but the interior is so cute and spacious! -Beef Wang bowl was so comforting. There isnt much sauce or seasoning which made the soft textures of the beef egg snd mushrooms stand out more. I didnt feel like anything was missing. -The cheesesteak burrito streak up put us to sleep oml. This one was also mild in flavor, the cheese was enough to have everything stick together in terms of texture and flavor! crispy tortilla cooked well :) -poke nachos was a flavor bombbbb the chips def had that oil dipped flavor that made it GOOD! The cashier was very nice and food came out quick! Overall I would come back !! I feel like you can chill and do work on one of the tables too. thank you! read more

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Cha Cafe is an Asian-Mexican fusion restaurant in El Monte is known for its unique food, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere. Some of their famous dishes are: Beef Wang, Ahi Tuna Poke Rice Box, and Ninja Fries. They also known for milk teas, coffee and smoothies. Their green matcha latte milk tea and ube are amazing. The cafe is cozy, cute, and trendy. It's worth checking out if you're looking for Asian-Mexican fusion or enjoy creative dishes and refreshing drinks.  What I got: -Mango smoothie -Blueberry scone -sampler plate -ube latte -matcha latte -cubed steak egg -Teri avocado burger -Cheesesteak fries -beef wang read more

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This place has had its years here and I've been fortunate enough to see its growth. I love that it's been consistent with its menu items... which is why this place has REGULARS and some that will travel to catch a bite, it's worth it! I always get the CHA cheeseburger; super delicious and filling the thick angus patty is very yummy and cooked medium. I upgrade to sweet potato fries but find they always give a small portion for the side. No worries at all the burger is filling enough! The plate my husband orders is the chicken skewers he loves the salad dressing and the fact that they can come two to three skewers a plate. The cha fries are delicious and usually what people order from here first and immediately become HOOKED! We also enjoy the shrimp saam baaps (no, because I KNOW I spelled that wrong!) they come two to an order and are absolutely DELICIOUS!! I thoroughly enjoy how fresh and crispy the lettuce leaves are. The flavors are amazing for anything we order here. It's a local favorite and has been a staple for our local community since 2012. Thank you Cha Cafe! Yummy food & wonderful service, blessings to you!! read more

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I've been coming to Cha Cafe since they first opened about 15 years ago. If I remember correctly they also had another location in West Covina back then. It's been a while since my last visit, but I recently found myself back in the area and decided to stop by again. To my surprise they were open early and serving breakfast, which worked out perfectly. I ordered a few dishes to go, including the ramen burger, and brought everything to my parents' place for a casual brunch. The ramen burger was actually pretty interesting and tasty, and overall everyone was happy with the food. The owner was very friendly and the service was quick, which made the visit smooth and easy. It was nice coming back after all these years and seeing the place still going strong. If you're in the El Monte area and looking for a casual spot with friendly service, Cha Cafe is worth checking out. read more

I love this place. A hidden gem that I think doesn't get as much hype as it deserves! I always get the chicken wang from here which comes with rice, green onions, mushrooms, and egg slices. The staff here are always so nice and welcoming. The ambiance is amazing with a photo-op bench by the corner when you walk in. The servings are generous. This has been my go-to chicken bowl place since my college days. Hoping this place could see more customers! read more

Cha Cafe - Chicken Wang - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

Service was great. This family owned business offers coffee, pastries, drinks and Asian fusion cuisine for lunch and dinner. My favorites were the following: spam fried rice, fried cauliflower, croissant and the lychee lemonade 50% sweet. The spam fried rice was warm and savory. The fried cauliflower dipped in the spicy mayo was crunchy and satisfying. The lychee lemonade was refreshing. We got a croissant for breakfast for the next morning, and it was really good. The restaurant is located in an unassuming plaza. There is free parking. The inside is clean and causal. It is a great place for a causal hang-out. read more

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Been wanting to try cha cafe and finally did through To Good To Go. Got some of the pastries prior to closing time. Mostly the croissant cookie (they keep up with trends/viral!). The husband enjoyed the red velvet. I liked the matcha. The blueberry scone is solid too (always my favorite to go with coffee). It's soft and on the sweeter side. Put it in the fridge and next day it's harder (I knew it was going to happen). Still good but better when it was softer and crumbly. read more

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I got the SGV Passport and made my way here for the Cheesesteak Fries. I did not know what to expect at all. They are HUGE! Definitely meant to share or in my case save for the next day. The portion was well worth the price in my opinion. I would love to order it again but I want to branch out and try other items on the menu. Inside was very clean, decent amount of seating with a cozy cafe feel. The staff was incredibly lovely and made the entire experience easy. I highly recommend checking out this place! read more

Cha Cafe - Cha Cheesesteak Cheese Steak Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

Great local spot in El Monte. We love that we can walk to Cha Cafe! The poke party tray is perfect for my family of four. It's much better and cheaper than ordering individual portions. My daughter is happy and so is my wallet! read more

Cha Cafe - Poke and wonton chips so good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

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I remember when this place was super popular for their ramen burger in their old West Covina location. It's so nice to see this business still alive and thriving after all of these years. I stopped by today for a drink and hung out with a friend of mine. I had the lemon green tea and it was pretty good for what it was. The tea itself wasn't too sweet and had a refreshing green tea taste. I love their cozy decor they had inside. It looks like they also have an extensive menu offering plenty of drinks and food selections. This is also a great place for studying or getting some work done because they have complimentary wifi. Ordering is done at the front and the team members bring out your items according to your table. Parking can be tricky here because of the small lot. This restaurant is located in the corner of a strip mall so it can be easily missed if you're not looking for it. read more

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Tried their rice meal, coffee and pastry. Do not miss out on the scones. They were sooo good

We have been going to Cha Cafe many times since they opened about 12 years ago. We used to live in Temple City so we got to go from there quite often. It's located on Lower Azusa in El Monte and it's like a hidden gem. We stopped by after going to the Shoppes at Santa Anita. We didn't go to the Cha Cafe for a few years and glad they are still there. They renovated the cafe nicely with some cute and modern decor. We ordered the comfort rice box- Ahi tuna poke rice box ($14.48), beef wang ($15.48) and vegetable spring rolls ($6.28 for 8 pcs) for to-go. Their food was still pretty good and we liked their vegetable spring rolls so much. They were light, crispy and addictive. The beef wang - the beef was flavorful but could be more tender. We also like the ahi tuna poke rice box as well. Great food and friendly service. read more

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I didn't realize I was participating in a culinary mystery game: "Which ingredients are actually in stock today?" After ordering and paying, I was told that two of the main ingredients used across multiple dishes weren't available. That's something customers should probably know before committing to an order. The disappointing part is I only visit the Los Angeles area occasionally and chose this place because of its high reviews. Sadly, this experience didn't reflect that. Friendly staff, but the lack of basic inventory awareness really hurt the experience. read more

Great food and drinks. Yummy pastries. Always a great place to have coffee and to hang out with friends. Very friendly cashier employees. Easy to find parking in the parking lot-a bug plus!!! TGTG pick up tonight. read more

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With several Boba shops nearby, I totally forgot about this place. I hadn't been for over 10 years. So glad to re-discover it. They have a large food/snacks menu. I had hot matcha latte with boba and crème brûlée croissant. Both were fantastic. I could actually taste the matcha. And the boba is just how I like it, soft, chewy and slightly sweet. The crème brûlée croissant was delightful, crispy sugary crusts on the outside and creamy custard on the inside. It was the first time I tried crème brûlée croissant so I had nothing to compare with, but I thought it was delicious. The place is quite large. They have many booth style seatings. The staff was courteous. I got my order quickly. read more

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got to go here again and stay longer this time! i got their cafe de olla latte and cauliflower fries. they were SO GOOD. my first time trying cafe de olla and i prefer it tasted like a better horchata latte in my opinion. this is also my first time trying cauliflower fries and it was so good too! their wifi worked great, sockets were available and even have chargers set up, they also had a bunch of board games on the side, and they had free tastse for their pastries too. and great service! love this place so much! read more

Obsessed with this place! The atmosphere was so cute and the food was phenomenal! I got the poke rice bowl. The poke was so fresh it almost melts in your mouth and the rice was fluffy and sweet. My friend got the spam rice bowl and it was equally as delicious. Love love love this place. read more

Cha Cafe - Spam & Eggs Rice Box Classic Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

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Stopped in as a place to cowork during the day! The wifi was strong and stable the entire couple hours we were there. The booths are spacious and the restaurant is clean. You order at the front and get a number to be seated. Small parking lot in front but has adjacent street parking too. I ordered the honey lemon tea which had a strong tea flavor that got me through the day! Overall, had a great experience and looking forward to trying their food items next time! read more

Small, cute cafe. I go here for lunch sometimes. Their steak fries are delicious, as well as their ssam wrap. I tried a couple of their bakery items and didn't like them...they were hard to bite into. They have a parking lot they share with other businesses so there's not many parking spots. read more

Beautiful establishment. Well-ventilated, good lighting and nice decor vibes. Owner and staff are super nice! Food: Beef Wang is a rice bowl with their signature beef. Well made, flavorful and satisfying. Recommend as first pick! Also got the Spam Scramble Fries is super delicious and gastropublike. Highly recommend for those who love eggs and spam! Drinks: I highly recommend the Cha Cha Mango. It's tangy, sweet and icy. Very refreshing, hits the spot and addicting read more

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We ordered the cheese steak fries and they were so greasy. We couldn't finish them because by the time we got home to eat them all the cheese had hardened. Everything was stuck together. Also their strawberry matcha wasn't great. Didn't realize they use some kind of syrup jam at the bottom. read more

The vibe is really amazing . The food was so good the little corn ribs were absolutely amazing so fresh so full of flavor. The little corn ribs would definitely the star of the show . The Ube latte was so well balanced I got mines with oat milk. Their Thai coffee, again their coffees are really well balanced!! My partner got the birria ramen and I got the beef Wang bowl two Great choices read more

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What a hidden Gem in Monterrey Park, super delicious Asian Mexican fusion food. The ahi tuna poke was one of my favorites and the Cali nachos were killer. The chalote cornribs were soo tasty! I'll be back for breakfast, plenty of parking in lot. read more

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Finding parking here is a bit rough with the small lot it is in, however the food is packing and is solid. Would highly recommended the steak fries and breakfast burrito to fill you up. Place is small, but comfortable to be in with its welcoming service. read more