Very nice plate! It's in a strip mall, so there is lots of free parking. Service is really friendly and welcoming. It was my first time there, and they answered all my questions, let me try the ice cream. It's a really popular place, really busy but the line went fast. There's lots of seating and a lot of nice people enjoying themselves. Their donuts are popular, and the ice cream was so good. read more

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I was craving a sweet beverage and mochi donut, so my only option was Cha Papi. Now that they've been open for a bit, the lines are MUCH shorter and you don't have to worry about there being no donuts left halfway through the day. I got the Almond Joy flavor this time and I loved it. The chocolate frosting tasted similar to Dunkin's (which I personally love) and it went well with the almond chunks and coconut flakes. The texture of their mochi donuts is always great. I also got another black sesame latte because I was craving one and it was just as good as last time, so there is consistency. This time I added lychee jelly instead of grass jelly and I liked it better. read more

Cha Papi - Almond Joy Mochi Donut - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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My daughter saw mochi donuts on tik tok and was determined to try them. What's great is this is one of the only places in our area for these types of donuts! It is in a plaza full of culture, which is another plus. It is a very plain storefront with some seating and tables and a counter to order. They have a weekly menu with different mochi donut flavors featured each week that i thought was fun. This week, we tried the chocolate churro, ube coconut, Vietnamese coffee, and cookies and cream. They also featured lemon poppy and rose black. We had to wait about 15 minutes to get the donuts, but it was nice that they were freshly made. They were airy and chewy and were all yummy. Each donut was 4.50, and we shared four. The "spill the tea" sign was a nice background for my pictures, and I'm glad we got to experience the new donut craze! read more

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So delicious! We really needed this unique bakery and sweet shop in the area, so glad this (relatively) new shop opened up! The food is so unique and delicious-- there's really a sweet treat for everyone here! So many flavors and treats; highly recommend! read more

Cha Papi - Assorted mochi doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

What a great addition to a lovely mix of amazing Asian food offerings in Shields Plaza! So far, we've visited twice for Tayaki and the mochi donuts! Amazing! read more

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One of my favorite places in CT. They have delicious mochi donuts, boba tea, and taiyaki soft serve! Everyone is so sweet and everything is made fresh!! They offer different flavor mochi donuts on a regular basis. I highly recommend!! read more

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Heard so much about it, I had to try it for myself. Located in a busy plaza, I was pleasantly surprised by these donuts and definitely willing to try them again. I went with my kids on a Monday afternoon and wasn't busy at all, able to walk in and place the order right away. They change the flavors each month I believe and we got a half dozen assortment and a boba tea for my daughter. She loves the Thai tea with boba and we all loved the donuts. My top 3 were the cheesecake, funnel cake and Frosted Flakes. Each flavor was unique and it's definitely fun to try them all. I wished they weren't so expensive. Ambiance was casual , service was fast, nothing special. read more

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Had a chance to stop there to get some donuts the other day. The place is nice inside, however ot is in a bit of a random plaza in the Elmwood section of west Hartford. The place is nice inside with several tables and chairs to get some coffee, donuts and do some work or homework. We only got the donuts, the churro one, the vanilla chocolate butter cream, and the strawberry shortcake. I felt like the more simple ones like the churro one were good, nice, and chewy. The other ones were just super sweet for my taste. The donuts are not cheap, believe like $4.5 a donuts, which is a bit on the high end. Service was good and friendly. If I'm around, I may stop by. It's nice to try something different. read more

Cha Papi - Inside - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Amazing donuts! The guava donut was worth the trip. They change weekly and kind of have drops of new flavors. Which kind of sucks because you end up liking a flavor then it never comes back or takes forever to. The ice cream is really good too. Thing is it's kind of pricey at $4.25 a donut while tasty and cool to take pictures with. It is a lot of money for 1 donut that isnt super filling. The taiyaki ice cream cone was excellent tho wife has ordered bubble tea here and liked it as well. She wishes death on some of the places in West Hartford for being so bad bubble tea wise when she compares it to china but did not hear any complaints about the tea here. I enjoyed it just donuts are super expensive and you need to eat a few to get full. read more

Cha Papi had their grand opening at the beginning of July, I remember seeing long lines to just get inside the store. I wanted to wait a bit for the excitement to settle down before trying it out my self. Cha Papi is the first location in Connecticut to offer mochi donuts. They also have Taiyaki ice cream and a variety of fun drinks. I came here last week with my friend. It is so cute and inviting inside. There's plants everywhere, several seating options, it is pretty spacious, cozy and well lit. I knew what I wanted to get for over a month, when I first saw the menu. It is their Black Sesame Latte. My friend got the Mango Jasmine Fresca tea, with aloe. We also got the key lime mochi donut. My Black Sesame latte was very tasty, it was sweet, nutty, and filled with black sesame seeds. You should probably examine your teeth in a mirror before you move on with your day, chances are you may have a few pesky black seeds in your teeth. I love how they offer unique drinks at Cha Papi. My friend's Mango Jasmine Fresca was very refreshing. I would get it next time. The mochi donuts have been selling pun intended "like hot cakes", honestly these were just ok for me. The donut is very soft and fresh, but it's over $4.00 for just one. The key lime pie flavor was far too sweet for me. I understand they change the topping on the donut weekly, I just wasn't impressed with the donut it's self. I guess we can't have it all. Cha Papi will satisfy your sweet tooth. There are several unique ways to do so. read more

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Love the mochi donuts at Cha Papi. I've tried many different flavors, but my favorite are the churro varieties. I haven't tried any drinks here but my mom has had the rose tea and she really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend stopping by here read more

Cha Papi - Churro mochi donut - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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We had such a lovely experience checking out cha papi for the first time! You can tell the staff takes great care of the store as it was sparkling clean and organized! The staff were very friendly and patient with us as well since we had no idea what we wanted! The donuts were fantastic and fresh. Our favorite was the Black Forest and the raspberry but all of them were delicious! And we had to try the teas as well! I highly recommend keeping it simple and getting the Thai tea but you have the opportunity to add boba to any of their tea flavors! Can't wait to try something different next time we go back! read more

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I wanted to stop by here for some time, but decided to wait until the lines weren't as crazy. I finally visited with my sister and nieces, and we ordered the Ube Latte, Matcha Latte, and 6 donuts. I didn't try the matcha, but I loved the ube. I can't remember all the donut flavors, but I had a piece of the Guava, S'mores, and Matcha. The flavors were pretty spot on and the chew of the donuts were good, but I've had better mochi donuts outside of CT. It is nice to have Cha Papi not too far from home though, and I know I'll be back to try more flavors! read more

Cha Papi - Ube Latte and Matcha Latte - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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This place is sooooo cute and delicious! I met the wonder Brian who was super welcoming and friendly, the ice cream was some of the best I've had in a long while. I also got a ube coconut milk drink and even though doughnuts are not my favorite I had to try the guava passion fruit the sesame and the ube which did NOT disappoint!! I would definitely go again and recommend this place to anyone in the area! read more

Cha Papi - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Mochi donut is my favorite here. Last time I had a mochi donut, it was in NYC. Love to see a place in hartford serving it. Black sesame donut was my favorite flavor. Ube coconut was good as well. Ube soft serve was my other favorite. It's a rare flavor in Hartford. I went for a Taiyaki (cone) with condensed milk topping and mochi. Mango match was good as well. But it was less sweet compared to other places. Especially after having Ube soft serve, it feels even less sweeter. Matcha was of good quality. read more

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OBSESSED. I'm sincerely OBSESSED. I am SO happy that FINALLY there is a mochi donut spot in CT - and a quality one too! The line was not as long as it was before, but either way it goes quickly. The workers are speedy and efficient - yet also provides immaculate service. The store itself is charming with fun decor and a fun wall great for taking photos of your food! It was clean, open, and we even saw the owner cleaning up! They put so much attention and care into this work. The donuts were delicious. The flavors rotate weekly. My personal favorite for this recent week was the pandan flavored one! I also ordered their passion fruit tea which was delicious! Highly recommend with aloe if you like toppings in your bubble tea. We will be back SOON! read more

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The prices are overpriced in my opinion... but as far as I know, this is the only place to get mochi donuts that's not RIGHT next to NY in Connecticut. This place is in a kind of run down strip mall and next to a super old looking asian grocery store, so it's very unassuming, but the food and snacks are delicious. The donuts aren't as good as some of the ones that you can get a New York in New Jersey but I can't complain since this is so close to my home in Connecticut. I feel like they're a little too sweet compared to the other ones I've had and the glaze/frosting is caked on a little too much. But it's still delicious and a good treat. Taiyaki looks better than it tastes :) At least it provides some nice instagram opportunities and satisfies a craving without having to go to NY! If i'm in the area it's definitely a place I will stop by. Pro tip, go early, or call ahead to see if they have donuts left. They sell out later in the day. read more

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So this was my first time in the store. It was super cute and very much still in the holiday spirit. I ended up getting the Elf on a Shelf, a limited holiday peppermint mocha with matcha and a churro donut. I ended up eating the donut before I could photograph (whoops!) My cousins have been talking this place up so obviously had to go and check it out for myself. They change up their menu (think Crumbl) with the donuts. The donuts are super fluffy and flavorful, so I was pleased with mine. Matcha however is tough for me. It's really bland so whenever I do muster the strength to endure it I need there to be FLAVOR. The peppermint was a nice touch, but I think I need to let the matcha RIP, personally. The staff was very personable, and gave off great energy from our brief interaction, so I was pleased. They made sure to double check orders, and accuracy. I will definitely be back :) read more

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I had the Churro mochi donut (sorry no photo I was hungry). It was pretty good. At $4.50 tho I'm not sure if it justifies the price. I can see one of the more elaborate donuts being $4.50 like the matcha or Ube. I also ordered a Mango jasmine Fresca (16 oz). It is more of a clean boba taste. No added sweetness. Just the mango purée, jasmine tea, and pearls. I prefer my boba on the sweeter side but this was fine. Will I drop in again, yeah if I'm in the area and I'm craving something sweet. read more

Cha Papi - Mango Jasmine Fresca - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Boba: 11/10!!! Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Cost: 8/10 (a little on the pricier side, but quality is superb) Words cannot express how THRILLED I am that there's a mochi donut & boba shop in WeHa. There's definitely been an uptick in boba shops in the area, and Cha Papi is a wonderful addition with their insanely good and unique menu. I picked up a black sesame latte & ube latte for me and my friends and it was DELICIOUS. The quality just tastes so fresh, rich, creamy, and yet *not too sweet* (the highest Asian praise). The interior is soooo cute and currently it's decorated very adorably spooky for the fall. The staff that helped me out were all super nice and friendly. I definitely will be coming back to try a mochi donut and snag another drink!!! And to support fellow UConn alumni!! read more

New spot that offers a wide variety of unique options Firstly, it is worth mentioning that they have a ton of different unique drink options, both caffeinated and not. I think they have some bubble tea as well Secondly, they have some really unique flavored donuts that look like they are all attached via ~8 small circular units. Finally, they have 2 very unique flavors of soft-serve ice cream that is served in either a dish or a waffle that is shaped like a fish. The waffle is also stuffed with either red-bean or custard, and you can add different toppings (either sprinkles, Oreos, or a wafer) to the ice cream as well The space itself is very bright and open, and they have a few tables for seating. The place has been extremely popular in the first few weeks since opening, so if the popularity continues they may eventually need to move somewhere bigger I came here with my GF and tried the ice cream and a donut. I got a soft-serve swirl of both the mocha and sesame flavored ice cream in the fish waffle cone, and I tried their "Thai tea" flavored donut. The ice cream did taste very unique, but I wasn't a big fan. The donut tasted just like a crispy cream donut, which I am a fan of, but I did not get any of the "Thai tea" flavor Overall, I think this place is very unique/interesting, but I have no strong desire to come back read more

So after Glazy Susan shut down in Worcester, I've been really missing these mochi donuts. Did some local research... stumbled upon this adorable place. The photos looked too good to skip out. The mochi donuts were so yummy! In my opinion, they didn't feel as heavy or too sweet like the donuts you'd find in an American shop. The inside has a sort of "chewy" consistency and mimics the airy-like bite of the extinct French Cruller from Dunkin Donuts, as described in other reviews. Milk & Cereal was definitely my favorite, with the Salted Maple to follow. The Lemon Poppy was VERY lemony- if that is up your ally, you've gotta try it. The Oreo Hojicha was okay, although I preferred the other flavors over it (just my preference). Let me make it clear that I've never had matcha before. I ordered their special for the season, "The Grinch". You can taste the quality- this ain't no cheap drink! It took some sipping to grow on me. I don't hate it. I think I'll have to acquire the taste with time. I will say it was very cool watching the barista create the beverage. Above all, the staff was so kind and I appreciate the explanations they shared with me as I made it known it was my first time visiting. Flavors change weekly on Wednesdays. Parking was very easy. The place is super clean. I will be back! :) read more

Cha Papi - Salted Maple, Lemon Poppy, Milk & Cereal, Oreo Hojicha - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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TLDR: Mochi donuts had incredible texture and flavors, lines are long at opening, prices are very steep Cha Papi has sparked immense attention and spotlight all over social media as the newest dessert place to come to CT. As a sweets enthusiast, I was lured to try this place. We came on the Grand Opening day but lines were at least 50 people long, so we decided to leave and try again the following weekend. With the knowledge from last week's experience and also checking their instagram account and noticing that they tend to sell out of the donuts quick, we came an hour early before their open hours. An hour was a bit overkill as no one really formed a line until roughly ten minutes before they open. However, when that line formed it was like everyone else from the parking lot also flooded the doors. A minute before opening there were at least 20-30 people now. We luckily were the first in line so we had nothing to worry about. Once doors opened, we quickly placed our orders and admired the chaos. They sell their mochi donuts as singles ($4.25) or by half a dozen (a whopping $24). They also served regular cafe drinks as well as specialty lattes and milk teas (~$4-$7). We decided to try the half dozen and sample every flavor (they also switch up the flavors every week) and a strawberry matcha latte. First of all, the presentation and ambiance of the place is beautiful--modern, trendy, and very clean. We sat by the windows and felt the glare of those waiting in line as they watched us delve into the goodies. Thoughts overall: the strawberry matcha latte was nothing too exciting as I prefer my matcha lattes a bit sweet and there was very little hints of sweetness. Taste of the strawberry purée at the bottom was very minimal and overall tasted like matcha and milk. With a very steep price of $7 and some change for a 16oz, I don't think I will be getting this again. The presentation, however, was definitely instagram worthy for all you baddies out there. Now for the mochi donuts: let me tell you--this is nothing like I've ever experienced before. This is my first time trying a mochi donut so I don't have much to compare it to, but I don't think that is necessary in this case. Wow. Wow, wow, wow! These were so delicate with a slight crisp from the shell. Once you penetrated the shell of the donut you were met with a light, fluffy, and cloud-like center. Dough is not what I think of when I bit into this...heaven was more like the word. I absolutely loved the texture of these donuts. It honestly felt like I didn't even eat anything once I consumed one full donut. The unique icings were balanced and added a special flavor to each bite. I couldn't choose a favorite because they were all different and absolutely delicious. We did have to contain ourselves and saved three donuts for later, but we could have easily finished all six in one sitting. Now, I'm writing this review the day after the experience and just tried one of the leftovers and will mention that it seems like the texture will firm up a bit compared to when it was freshly baked (duh). Those from the day after were a bit chewier but nothing was hard. It still tasted amazing. Now for the overall experience: the mochi donuts are definitely the star of the show. Try to get there early because lines form quick and they sell out fast. The drink was meh and the wow-factor came from the presentation. This review was docked a star because of two things--the price and service. To address the elephant in the room, this place is NOT cheap. We came out spending over $30 for six donuts and one drink. Now, the place advertises that they use the best quality ingredients but I'm worried about the longevity of the business with prices that high. It seems more like a novelty at this point rather than a routine stop at the local bakery. I understand that this is a mom and pop start up but I'm hoping the prices become a bit more reasonable in the foreseeable future. Being first in line was a breeze for us once they opened their doors but I saw how quickly they were backed up. Service is on the slower side but I'll excuse that for the newness of this business. Cha Papi, you livened my tastebuds but also hurt my wallet. We'll find a balance soon, hopefully! read more

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Omg I started going to cha papi since last week and every other alternate days I am there standing in there line. I am literally obsessed with the Mochi Doughnut. I can't control my Sugar Rush, when there is guava, donut and guava, passion, fruit doughnut it's my favorite spot, and the person who serves there recognized me. My daughter and I tried Ube ice cream, and Ube boba tea we loved it. My daughter's favorite choice of doughnut, was the almond joy and a Oreo cookies, I loved the Sesame tasted, so yummy. I wish they would start the mobile order and pick up so that we can avoid a long wait in line.More over on a weekly basis they change their menu it's good to keep updating so we don't end up traveling that far and say oh that flavor is out of stock.Make sure to check their Instagram page to view their weekly flavors.The texture of the doughnut is so airy and you can't just eat one and be done.I gobble more then two and still feel light and not that heavy. Thank you for coming up with this idea to start hope this message reaches out to many people and you start franchise around Connecticut read more

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This place is a unique treat! Glad I was finally able to check it out as I have been fawning over the instagram worthy goodies from afar for a while. I took home a box of the six different mochi donuts available: guava, matcha, rocky road, chocolate churro, chocolate strawberry, and pumpkin spice. There was also an iced strawberry matcha latte that was immediately downed on the ride. This was after I admired the beautiful delicate layering. It was almost too pretty to drink. The donuts were all so good. My first mochi donuts ever, so was not sure what to expect at first. They are very light and not overly sweet and sugary. Regret is pretty minimal, or it was until we decided to sample all six flavors in one sitting. Just kidding. In seriousness though, no sugar coma or lethargy. Just smiles and satisfaction. The glazes and flavors on the donuts also light. You could definitely taste the guava for example and knew which flavor was which, but again, a light layer without thick frosting and gritty sugar to make your teeth ache. I am a huge fan of these! Unfortunately, I did not have enough time or room while I was there to get the ice cream. There's always next time...and the next time...and the next! read more

Cha Papi - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Great spot , I absolutely love their boba tea. I got the mango jasmine and it was great not to sweet not to bitter & I also tried the strawberry matcha latte which was equally as good. It's a small spot so seating is limited as it gets pretty busy especially on weekends. I also tried their mochi donuts recently and they are so good! Can't wait to try more items from their menu. read more

Cha Papi - Tried their ube/match tayaki ice cream - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

We loved it here. The service was great, the space was bustling, and the flavors were awesome. I cannot wait to come back and try some different flavored teas and donuts. Get the mochi donuts before they sell out! read more

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I came to try the Ube ice cream my friend kept raving about. It was as amazing as she claimed. Love the friendly folks who explained the menu to me. It didn't say that you can get the ice cream only so I needed clarification since it only listed the Taiyaki ice cream. I got the Taiyaki with red bean filling for my son which he said was "only ok" but the ice cream was the highlight. The mochi donuts looked great but didn't get a chance to try them yet. The menu is a mixture of various flavored teas, lattes, donuts, and ice cream. I love the concept of the cafe-style/ice cream shop feel to the whole place. The place was clean, minimalist deco style, and with green plants that gave a peaceful feel. The place gets packed and they run out of stuff so getting there earlier would be the best way to try all the items on the menu. We went after 5 pm so they were out of some stuff for the day. I hope they succeed since it's in the plaza located at Pho Boston, Shu, and Adong (all of my favorite places). read more

Cha Papi - Ube Ice cream after a bite. - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

The ambiance is super inviting and I was really excited to try milk tea here. The service isn't inviting or even remotely friendly. It felt like I was bothering them by entering the establishment. The milk tea was average - and I'm being nice. Gong cha in Westfarms mall is better. read more

Cha Papi is an awesome new spot in West Hartford! Here's the scoop on this place... They're located in a shopping plaza with a pretty big lot, so parking is not an issue. The inside is bright and clean with several tables to eat at as well as a counter near the front window that looks out onto the parking lot. As it was my first time there, I decided to try a few different things... To drink I ordered the Strawberry Matcha Latte, which was delicious! An employee told me that their matcha isn't very sweet, so I decided to add the strawberry for a little bit more sweetness. I then ordered the "Build Your Own Taiyaki," something I had never heard of before. I learned that Taiyaki is a fish-shaped cake, which is often filled with a red bean paste. This is served with soft-serve ice cream, and toppings/syrup can be added. I got the coffee matcha flavored ice cream, chocolate syrup, chocolate sprinkles, and Oreo crumble. Seriously AMAZING! They also had a custard-filled Taiyaki, and the employee said that the ice cream flavors often change. To ensure my sweet tooth was completely satisfied, I ordered three mochi donuts to go, which were Churro, Fruity Pebbles, and one with a raspberry glaze. All three were excellent! The service was fast and the employees were very friendly. Overall a seriously delicious spot in West Hartford to grab some unique sweet treats! read more

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What more can I say? I love this place! The mochi donuts are to die for, and the flavors change every Wednesday, which they announce on their Instagram page. I recommend getting a half dozen to try. The taiyaki ice cream is creamy and delicious, with the Ube and Thai tea swirl being my personal favorite. Definitely try one of their drinks; my go-to is the Brown Sugar latte with oat milk and boba. The staff is friendly, kind, and refreshing. read more

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I had seen this place advertised by friends and Instagram. I went to Shu right next door for lunch and saw this giant line for a business next door and realized it was Cha Papi! After having lunch, I waited about 30 minutes to order. I bought the taiyaki and some donuts to try. The taiyaki is soooo good. I have had this one time in Washington DC last summer and wished that there was in CT! I love how they rotate their donuts weekly to feature different flavors. The only thing i wish was for there to be a better explanation of what each product is, i had to google some of the items. The owner was out helping every station and being really friendly with his team and customers-- bravo! I am looking forward to visiting again and trying more when it's less busy and I can sit inside. The seating area has a calm feel with tables for bigger parties as well. Great job, Cha Papi!! read more

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Cha Papi never fails to impress! Finally tried their mochi donuts and they were divine--totally worth the wait. My friend couldn't resist ordering the biscoff mochi doughnuts twice, a testament to its irresistible flavor. As always, their drinks were rich and delicious, completing another satisfying visit to Cha Papi. read more

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I adore mochi doughnuts and unfortunately, the closest one to me was 2 hours away. Thankfully, a new option just opened up closer to home :) The doughnuts are light and airy, with a slight chew to them that is just divine. The flavors they provide are unique and super fun! Very tasty! Biscoff Cookie and Grapefruit are my favorite thus far. The Frescas are a welcome refreshment on a hot summer day. Not too sweet...it's the perfect beverage! The staff were nice and kept things moving, even when it got crazy busy. Speaking of which, since they just opened, they'll be busy for awhile. Please be patient and know that they are doing everything to provide you quality product and quality service. Can't wait to try other food and drinks here!! read more

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Nice staff. The donuts and ice cream were yummy! It was busy when we went and had to wait in line for a little bit, but not too bad. read more

Cha Papi - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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So cute! Only asian dessert cafe that I know of in the Hartford area and it was so yummy. I tried the ube/coconut mochi donut and it was so so delicious. One of the best ones I've had outside of California/NYC. We also tried the taiyaki with ice cream in it. The soft serve was good we got the matcha flavor, no complaints there. I did think that the taiyaki batter/flavor was a little off though. It was denser than it should've been. I liked it though & am excited to come back! Will try more of the donut flavors and the yummy looking drinks/bubble teas next time. read more

I was so excited to visit Cha Papi after seeing all of the hype on social media, and they exceeded my expectations! This was my first time trying taiyaki and mochi donuts, and I'm totally obsessed now. The matcha soft serve was really refreshing, and I had toppings of condensed milk and Oreo crumble that paired nicely. The cone was like a thick pancake, and I had it with custard inside. Their mochi donut flavors rotate weekly, and we definitely had some great flavors when we visited. The raspberry, chocolate churro, and blueberry crumble really stood out, and I was surprised at how light these were! I went with my parents and we took down 4 of the 6 while we were still there! The strawberry matcha latte was fresh and not artificial. Despite going around 1 on a weekday, the place was still very busy! It was really nice inside and a great place to hang out. We will definitely come back when we're looking to treat ourselves! read more

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I recently visited Cha Papi Cafe during their preview ( Grand opening coming soon......). It is spacious and charming cafe that offers a variety of teas and sweets. Their menu includes treats like mochi donuts, Taiyaki, and numerous hot and cold beverages. During my visit, I tried two mochi donuts: one chocolate funnel cake and the other churro flavored. They were absolutely delicious. This was my first time trying mochi donuts. It's similar to a traditional donut, but the texture is moist, fluffy, and a little chewy like mochi. The flavors of the mochi donuts will change weekly, while some staple flavors will remain constant. To complement my mochi donuts, I ordered a refreshing Fresca, made with fruit purée, tea, and ice. They have a variety of unique flavor options for their frescas such as Strawberry Chrysanthemum and Passionfruit Guava Jasmine. I got a Strawberry Jasmine Fresca, it was light and mildly sweet beverage. It was very refreshing for a hot and humid day. They also serve taiyaki, a fish-shaped pastry filled with ice cream. The taiyaki comes filled with red bean paste or custard filling, and then you can choose your ice cream flavor. Today they had matcha and ube, but the flavors will rotate periodically. You can also customize your ice cream with various syrups such as caramel , condensed milk, or chocolate and add toppings like mochi, sprinkles, wafer sticks, or Oreo crumbles. I decided to get my ice cream in a cup. I got the Ube flavor, drizzled with condensed milk, and topped with chocolate sprinkles, mochi, and a wafer stick. It was delightful, and I highly recommend giving it a try. What made my visit even better was that I got to meet the owners, Brian and Shirley,,who were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their staff was wonderful too, so friendly , efficient and provided excellent customer service. The interior of Cha Papi Cafe is beautifully designed, offering a variety of seating options and featuring a calming color scheme with neutral wood tones. read more

Cha Papi - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

This was my first time trying mochi donuts. I found the donuts to be dense and sweet, but not too sweet. I tried the strawberry funnel cake and biscoff flavors. I didn't care for the strawberry funnel cake, but loved the biscoff donut. The donuts are slightly on the drier side but still good overall. For the milk tea, I tried the Jasmine Green and added boba. The tea was strong and you can definitely taste the different flavors. The restaurant was bright and clean. The customer service was okay as well. read more

Cha Papi - Jasmine Green Milk Tea - Donuts Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Here we are! I've been excited for the opening day of Cha Papi since I saw the paper signs go up on the window showing a Mochi donut shape. All expectations were met and exceeded once I finally got a bite of a real Mochi donut made by Cha Papi and it was everything we could've hoped for. Bouncy texture is the difference between Mochi donuts and brioche or cake donuts. I'm especially excited they have various Asian / unique flavors here like matcha, ube, black sesame, and guava. Their Thai ice tea is not too sweet which is exactly how I like it. Pair with some grass jelly and you've got it made. The mango jasmine tea is also delicious and fruity. Some unique bubble tea options here that aren't found at other spots in the area like the black sesame latte, ube latte (which is different than taro fyi), and more drinks I didn't get a chance to try yet. The matcha soft serve is some of the best I've ever had and i devoured it so quickly with the fresh red bean taiyaki cone. I need to come back to get a chance to try everything. The team at Cha Papi have been handling the crowds so well and are so friendly. The spot is a vibe and has potential to be the gathering spot for many in the future. Some tables and couch areas to sit, which I won't be surprised if they fill up quickly as Cha Papi gets their word out there. Cha Papi is definitely a sensation and can't wait to see how they grow! read more

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