Mike, the owner is awesome. Provides some fantastic breakfast pastries and coffee in the morning. Love the asian fusion lunch, especially the poke tacos. A very welcoming place with fair prices. read more

I'll admit when I first started coming to lunches here I wasn't a fan. That quickly changed when I explored other menu options and realized I just didn't like the Poke wrap from this particular place. The menu is pretty eclectic but all have some sort of Asian inspired twist to them. Menu options range from burgers, salads, wraps, nachos, loaded fries,and rice and skewer dishes. I personally love the burgers. The Ramen burger I have not tried yet, but their regular burgers are quite delicious. They are served on the bread just like the Hawaiian rolls--- yesssssss. The meat is juicy and always taste freshly prepared. I also love the poke nachos! I add fresh avocado to mine and always get a sweet tea with any meals here. PS. you get free refills on the tea, just ask them! :) The staff is super nice and the restaurant is small but usually really clean. I did knock a star off because to me it's not the cheapest place to eat. The wraps and sandwiches come with chips, but if you want to add fries its an upcharge, add avocado to anything another hefty charge. My average lunch meal here cost around 15.... the quality is here but I do find Cha a bit more on the pricier side. read more

Cha Cafe - Poke Nachos- add avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

Went to Cha cafe for breakfast. Had a Matcha almond croissant with an iced Tonic coffee. My friend had the hot dog egg croissant with an iced cold brew coffee. It was all delicious and will definitely come back to try all the other items read more

Ordered: -Steak Fries -Ramen Burger -Beef Wang -Strawberry mango smoothie Pro: -There are two small tables for outdoor seating (perfect since we had a dog with us!). Not good for a large group since there are only 2 chairs per table. -Definitely get the steak fries & ask for extra sauce! The fries taste similar to in-n-out fries which is awesome. The onions and bell peppers were flavorful. And the sriracha mayo ties it all together. Con: -Ramen burger tasted like a regular cheeseburger since the ramen buns were not very crunchy and didn't have a flavor (I think L&L uses some teriyaki sauce to flavor the buns and burger) -Beef wang is not uniquely flavorful in my opinion and tasted more similar to home cooking. Neutral: -Strawberry mango smoothie is sweet, and the strawberry tastes like strawberry jam almost, so I recommend it if you enjoy sweet drinks Note: Most of the items they sell use sriracha mayo as the sauce, so if you love sriracha mayo, this is your place! read more

Still miss that Chazzy Broccoli But seriously, we love this place! The employees are always so kind and they work hard. read more

Cha Cafe - Bring back Chazzy Broccoli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

Cha Cafe is one of those places with dishes that one can only dream about, dishes that only exist in your imagination. What I love about when I go there is that those dreams actually become reality! Fusion has turned regular food into sensational food! And the leader of that rebellion in my opinion is Cha Cafe. Asian/American/Mexican fusion is a marvel of our time. If you need proof? Just take a gander at the pics I've posted. Their hospitality has been unmatched since they first opened. I know since I've been going ever since then. This place is a gem for those who wish to try something different from the everyday, yet still satisfying! A must try! read more

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Cha cafe is so good its like my fave restaurant the cha sauce is literally to die for, it's so simple but I love it

overcooked barely any cha sauce they didnt give me my side one like they normally do. super salted wth inedible ordered on postmates. read more

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

The horchata frappe is so yummy. I had the carnitas wang. It was good but so many different things happening in the dish. The mushrooms and egg through me off a bit. Will come again to try their other stuff. read more

Today pass by here, ordered cheesesteak fries . the staff jasyni is so nice to help me with the order. Food is delicious , taste like grilled ginger onion beef with cheeses on the top of fries. If you don't know what you wanna eat, try it read more

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Got to-go for two orders of cheese steak fries and two drinks. We waited at the front to pick up, where there's a little booth at the window. Cute idea to have a retro games set up for people waiting. Wasn't super busy when we came around 1 pm, but there was quite a bit of people eating for Sunday lunch. *tip* get a lot of Cha sauce togo! My boyfriend and I were playing for at least 15 minutes, and the cashier brought us our drinks in 5 minutes. We ordered a passionfruit mojito and the sweet green tea for the ridiculously hot weather. Both are very refreshing and I would recommend either! The green tea isn't as bitter and it wasn't too sweet. The passionfruit mojito was actually better than a lot of mojito drinks I've had, not too sour or full of mint leaves getting stuck in the straw! Cheese steak fries were hands down the best I've ever had. We got two because my boyfriend said they were enough to feed one person. He's pretty accurate, and even though I have a small appetite, I was able to eat a good portion, and save some for later. Pretty much sliced beef sautéed with onions, green onions, red bell peppers, top with cheeeese, and their Cha Sauce (Sriracha mayo). Their Cha sauce is really good, and they asked how many we wanted. I went with two... but I should've asked for at least 4! It's not too thick, and it had the perfect amount of Sriracha along with whatever else is mixed in. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place!!! I always get the tofu fajita fries and they never disappoint! I've also tried the steak fries and they amazing. The wraps are pretty good as well. I've never tried something I haven't liked. Their service is amazing! The staff is always very nice and helpful when we have questions about anything. It's a great place weather you want to eat in or take to go. Will definitely continue coming here! read more

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

Don't bother anymore. They constantly remove items and yet they never update their online menu or their website. Disappointing. read more

This place is my go to whenever I'm craving something simple and tasteful! Their drinks and food are amazing! Service always on point and the environment is very chill read more

Cha Cafe (est 2010) is a cute and modest cafe that offers a fusion of Hispanic-Mex, Asian and Hawaiian food/drinks. They're located on a small plaza on Lower Azusa road by Arden dr street. It's interior emits a very chill and relaxing atmosphere with cali tropical pacific island flair. Indoor dining layout was spaciously organized, neat and well lit. Similarly, its decor and yellow-orange color scheme were perfectly conceived. What's impressively cool was that they have PS game station at the waiting area. I came here on a late Saturday morning for brunch. Their menu is composed of three categories: Comfort, Healthy and Appetizer. I ordered their healthy vegan avocado wrap with homemade chips ($8.98) and grilled chicken skewers ($6.48) and thai ice tea with boba ($5.38). Service was moderately fast. Veggie Avocado (+lettuce, tomatoes) wrap was delicious and tasty. Grilled chicken skewer was really flavorful, soft and tasty. Thai ice tea with boba was particularly good. Prices were reasonable. Staff were attentive, competent and professional. Free WiFi. Delivery is available. Ample of parking on the plaza. Overall I had a good brunch and dining experience. Will definitely come back and highly recommend Cha Cafe. read more

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Business has died down a bit over the years but the food has always stayed consistent. I always look forward to ordering the Wang Box.. it's simple yet delicious. The poke nachos can be a hit or miss. The quality of the fish has gone down over the yrs and some days I've gotten fish that looked rotten. read more

This place has always been reliable for their Asian fusion inspired comfort foods. I always go for the loaded fries over the rice plates but most of the menu is pretty solid. read more

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Food was delicious, always wanted to stop by try. Had the organic tofu bowl and elote corn appetizer. Like the ambiance

Chicken wang box 8/10. Spam and egg box 8.5/10 (lightly scrambled egg). Gyoza 7/10. Staff 10/10. Been coming here for lunch regularly, never disappoints. Truly comfort food served here. read more

I have not done a review on this place yet, and I have had Cha Cafe on multiple occasions. First off, my favorite appetizer is the pumpkin fries (pumpkin fries dipped in tempura batter and fried!) I also love the sriracha dipping sauce that comes with. The ramen burger itself has been cooked well when I've ordered it. The burger is cooked medium well done and the ramen bun is tasty (there was one occasion it was a bit more oily than I had hoped) and the lettuce can be sometimes not as fresh (wilted) but still the burger is satisfying. I also like the lychee tea because it is not too sweet and refreshing if you love lychee flavor (like me!) The server was polite and receptive so I will give them props on that and a casual atmosphere when you walk in (you sit yourself and come up to order.) read more

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

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Much nicer on the inside than the out. Huge variety on the menu that can accommodate the healthy eaters and the "cheat date, every day" peeps. Ninja fries (shoestring pumpkin fritter fries)- best thing on the menu Mixed combo plate (beef, chicken, pork, And shrimp)- enough food for 2. Organic tofu over romaine- came with pickled cucumbers and was very light. Came with the oriental dressing that you can get from Costco. Poke nachos- poke tastes like it was sitting in the marinade too long. Kids Tk chicken fritters- battered chicken bites and potato chips. Didn't match the picture, no cucumbers and I had to ask for ranch. Chips tasted a little burnt. My 2 year old just ate off of our plates so probably wouldn't recommend the kids menu. Overall food was good and service was excellent. Super kid friendly with high chairs and changing station in the restroom. Accepts Amex! read more

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Love it! The fries were delicious! I ordered the steak fries and we have to get them at least once a week!! So delicious and the cha sauce *chefs kiss So so good! read more

CHA Cafe!!! Comfort Heathy Appetizer Cafe!! Igor hooked! Nothing bad at all to say about this joint. Great service and awesome Vietnamese coffee. I ordered the Ramen burger, tofu fries, avocado wraps! Ramen Burger is amazing! Juicy, bursting with flavor, and definitely a must try! Their special sauce is addicting too. Tofu fries (for my girlfriend) lol veggies and cheese combo are great. Avocado wraps full of veggies and very colorful. Great way to hit your taste buds with something different. read more

Best tofu fajitas fries also Tofu Ssam Oh don't forget the -Chalote Cornribs It's one of my favorite place to have comfort food read more

The food beverages were very well made and the staff were friendly as well :) the cafe is a bit small but it definitely gives cozy vibes. Overall I would definitely keep coming back here ! read more

Would I come back? Cha Cafe is not something that comes to my mind when I am hungry. However, when I am driving to Santa Anita mall I always want their ninja fries or frozen hot chocolate. On a couple of occasions I actually turned in and satisfied my cravings. Their ninja fries are not like what they used to be. I remember when they first opened, the fries would be in bigger pieces. On my last visit, there were some pieces that were decently sized but the rest looked like scraps. Maybe they are trying to make it look like shoe string fries. The ninja sauce that comes with the fries is addicting. The frozen chocolate is rich in flavor and never disappoints. I like the consistency as well. They have a lot of other items on their menu as well. From the items that I have tried, nothing really blew me away. read more

Cha Cafe - Frozen hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

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Welp, Ramen Burger is gone, sadly. Tried the birria ramen, was a total disappointment. It was just instant noodles, not even off the shelf ramen at supermarkets. The drinks are the usual, so that's a plus. Won't be coming back again. Taking away the item that makes the place unique will do that to customers. Just saying. read more

Always comforting! Loveeeee this place since it first opened! Their food has been consistent all these years!! Steak Fries 10/10 - use LOTS of cha sauce because it makes to sooooo much better - flavorful and leaves you wanting more - great portion size (shareable) Ninja Fries 10/10 - if you don't like pumpkin then look away - exceptional with cha sauce!! Beef wang box 10/10 - tastes like the steak fries with rice instead!! - lots of flavor but wish this portion was larger I'm surprised how EVERYTHING tastes good with cha sauce! I hope this place never closes!! Support small businesses!!!! This always hits the spot when I want something heavy and comforting and I have yet to be disappointed! read more

Super cute and cozy hole in the wall with nice, modern interior decor! Stopped by for lunch and my coworkers and I had their tacos! The Kalbi beef tacos and shrimp tacos were super tasty. Presentation of food was visually pleasing as well. I had the iced thai tea that was on the sweeter side. Next time I'll ask for less sugar! Overall, it was a refreshing lunch. We got there at 11, right when they opened and it was empty. Within half an hour, the place was packed so get there early! I can't wait to come back when I'm in the area again and try some new menu items! read more

Cha Cafe - Beef, shrimp, and chicken tacos! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

Small local spot, hiding spot. Services was good. Food is ok. I might come back and try their nacho. I got the burrito and cheese and it's really hot. So you know they just fire it up. The restaurant need more ventilation. The smell of onion was so strong that my eyes got watery. read more

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

First time here! It's a small restaurant. Fresh, clean. Felt comfortable. Employees are really friendly. You walk up to the cashier to order and pay. Then you choose a seat and they bring the food to you. Food was delicious! Portions are great! Would definitely go back. read more

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Love the innovative menu with fusion cuisine. Great spot for lunch as service as quit quick. Food was delicious.

A year and four months later, Cha Cafe is still one of my favorite places to get comfort food. Whenever I don't know what to get, I almost always default to Cha Cafe. Unfortunately, I can't come here as often as I'd like because I don't want my wallet coughing up blood... The restaurant is kept very clean and the interior is very comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. There is a good amount of seating as well as a waiting area for pickups/takeout. As for food, I've pretty much had about 75% - 85% of the menu. My go-to is still the Spamwich because I love Spam hehe. They have drastically improved their in-house chips. They used to be really hard and lacked flavor but it's much, much better now. I still prefer their fries over the chips, though. My other favorites include the Ramen Burger (if I want to treat myself), Beef Wang, and the Cheesesteak Sandwich. I usually order for either pickup or takeout to save time. They usually take about 15 minutes. The service is great and everyone is really patient when you're placing your order. TL;DR Cha Cafe is my favorite spot for comfort food, although a bit pricey. I recommend Spamwich (if you like Spam), Ramen Burger, and Beef Wang. Don't forget the check-in offer for a free dole whip with a $25 purchase! Also, DON'T forget to get Cha sauce with your order. Thank me later. read more

Beef Wang Box. I mean, this is pretty much all you need to know walking into this place. It is the quintessence of Asian fusion at Cha Café: marinated stirfry style meet with Green onions and... Wait for it... French fries. Served over rice. I've always sort of struggled with Asian fusion restaurants, maybe fusion restaurants in general. It's like, they can't commit to one ethnicity of food, so they dabble in more than one, sometimes, and neither to perfection. Cha café is a little different. Their creations are actually pretty good, with burritos, pokey, stirfry dishes, wraps... pretty much anything you can think of. The spam burrito is a tasty treat that you probably won't order, but come on, you got to try it once. Always a little busy, and open late, this is one of those spots that I never plan to go to, but just sort of find myself there from time to time. You should too. read more

I love this place! Their food is so good and they are pretty quick. I deducted 1 star because their hours are only from 11am-5pm. I can only get cha cafe on the days when I work from home. But when I go back into office, I won't be able to come back. They used to be open later and was a great place to study or do work. So hopefully one day they can extend their hours to accommodate us 9-5 working folk. They also removed Ninja fries from their menu and that was what brought us to Cha Cafe in the first place. But they still have other great items such as the Beef Wang Box and the Ahi poke nachos. read more

My sister found Cha Cafe on Yelp for our family to eat at while we were staying in the area. Cha Cafe has a range of items on their menu including burritos, wraps, burgers, fries, tacos, poke etc. My parents got the beef wang plate, and my brother-in-law got the spam burrito. I got to redeem the free dole whip offer that you get with a yelp check-in. It tasted spot on to the dole whip you'd find at Disneyland. I sampled some of the beef wang plate and it was pretty tasty. Their menu has a wide range of offerings to suit anyone's tastebuds. Not a bad place to check out if you're in the El Monte area. read more

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Cha cafe is located at the corner of Lower Azusa and Arden. It is walking distance from my work place. I always come here for lunch. I usually call and order pickup, it saves me lots of time. The server Hope is so friendly and helpful! I like the chicken skewers box with brown rice and zucchini. The portion is perfect, price is reasonable ($7.91 after tax). Also, the Cha sauce is something that you must get! read more

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

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Whoa, I've never experienced a stomach ache this fast after eating somewhere. I felt off from the first bite I had of my Beef Wang. Food: the food was not fresh, I felt like I was eating meat that had been sitting out. I only ate a few bites before I ran out of the restaurant. Just no. read more

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

This little hole in the wall was surprisingly good. The place is clean, and the food is flavorful. Lots of vegetarian options. The basics of it is that different proteins go in either a rice box, over salad on skewers, or in wraps. Ninja fries- not really fries. They're battered & fried slivers of like, zucchini and sweet potato. There's this sauce, kind of like an aioli that they leave on the table. Put it on everything... Rice box w/tofu. This was really good. The tofu actually tasted grilled, but a caution- there's not really a lot of salt or flavor by itself. Sauce it! The food was great. The boxes are called 'Wangs'. Dunno why... Order and sit. They'll bring the food to you. Totally worth another trip. read more

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PARKING: *Average (not much parking space) ORDER: DINE IN *Ramen Burger *lychee mojito WAITING TIME: *5-10 mins FOOD QUALITY: *Good (tastes great) STAFF: *people here were so nice! We were suppose to get free ice cream cause of the 25$ purchase but they didn't give it I think we all forgot HAHAHAHA PRICING: *Average (some are expensive some are affordable) CLEANLINESS: *Good (the area was clean) OVERALL: THE BURGER WAS SO GOOD! I came here with a fellow yelper and it was so good also the drink I got was good but there was too much ice. I recommend you guys to try it for sure! read more

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

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