Terrible experience. Typically, their food is subpar at best but it's one of the only options nearby so we've accepted that it is what it is. The inside of the restaurant is very old and features worn out cushions in the booths and isn't ideal for dine in, so take out is really the only option here. Today, we decided to treat ourselves and get lunch here and I ordered house special with chow mein noodles that was supposed to have noodles, veggies, pork, beef, chicken and shrimp. Instead, I received a box of 75% cabbage in a watery brown liquid with some real funky looking chicken and shrimp that was cold served with gummy, wet rice. I called the store to ask if they could make it right, and she told me absolutely not and it's my fault and nothing would be done to correct the issue. We decided to try it despite the fact it was terribly incorrect, and it was the nastiest food I've ever had from there. Completely devoid of any flavor, everything was cold and mushy or undercooked entirely, and was honestly really disgusting even when trying to have an open mind about it. This was a terrible way to treat regulars to a business and is absolutely the last time I give them any money or support. I'd recommend going to IndoChina or across the border if you want people that actually care about operating a business. read more

First time visit the Soo. Instead of running the mill fast food - burgers, pizzas, we opted for Chinese. To be fair didn't have any expectation, food turned out decent and priced affordably (no more than a combo meal at any fast food). We ordered 3 dishes for a family of four and it was plenty enough. Chicken curry has nice flavor and good kick (it's not mild), seasame chicken was fried well and stir fried flavorably, and the shrimp lo mein tasted good! Oh - except for the chicken the others were dinner specials so they also came with an egg roll. Fried rice is done well, not too dark or salty like other places with an overdose of dark soy. So if you are in the Soo, give it a try. Not far from downtown. read more

China Cate - Menu - full - Chinese Near Me - Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

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It's a staple for takeout Chinese food in the Sault. There is some seating inside, but us locals usually just take out. Very friendly staff! read more

Very good food with a ton of options! Service is always great here and has a comfortable atmosphere.

The food is always excellent, and the staff is so nice and welcoming! Great experience, and I can't recommend it enough!

Good Chinese food prepared well, ready earlier than promised, and reasonably priced. I got takeout and though it looked like you could eat in, it doesn't look like they have a lot of folks taking that option. I tried sweet and sour pork and my wife had chicken fried rice. The sweet and sour pork comes with an egg roll and what I believe was pork fried rice. The food was good, hot and ready when I arrived 5 minutes early. Service was fast and friendly. Parking on the street was easy, I didn't even check to see if off street parking was available. I'll be back. read more

Cute place. We decided to try it out thanks to Yelp and also because it was one of the only non-chain restaurants open after 9. We were a bit confused when we first walked in. To save you guys the hassle, no one seats you. Go up to the counter and order. If you are dining in, find your seat and they will bring it out to you. If you are getting take out, they will call out your order. At least, this is what it seemed like when we were observing things. Food came in a cute microwavable container, so if you don't finish your food, you can take it home without requesting a to go box. The cheese rangoons were awesome. They came in 8 for not that much money. read more

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It's not much to look at as a Restaurant, but oh my Word!! I ordered a large House Lo mein, it was so Delicious that I couldn't stop eating it. And it was opened on Sunday and it doesn't close until 9pm WOW !!!! Check for Amazing Delicious Food, Check for open on Sunday and double check for staying opened until 9 pm here in the Sault Woozers. I'm a very very pleased Resident. Thank you China Cates read more

Our food was prepared quickly, everything tasted good, and no one had any stomach issues afterwards which is really great. It's your average Chinese place since the food and experience wasn't exceptional but I would eat there again if invited. read more

I'm sorry but wtf is this? Because it is not chow mein. Chow Mein is: "Chinese-style dish of fried noodles with shredded meat or seafood and vegetables" NOODLES. These are not noodles. Yes very cheap food but don't order anything besides sesame chicken and fried rice. The won tons are good too. Don't order this because it won't even resemble meat. This contained celery, uncooked slimy "chicken" parts, and cabbage, in what looked like throw up. read more

China Cate - Chinese Near Me - Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

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Favorite Chinese food in the Sault. It's a bit pricey, but we got there about once a month anyways. Especially recommend the chicken and broccoli and spring rolls. The dining room isn't much to call home about, but we get take out so it doesn't matter. read more

PROS: crab Rangoon are awesome Combo plates are decent proportions for a decent price CONS: customer service leaves a lot to be desired- they won't allow you to change egg rolls in combo (religious reasons- pork free diet) even if you offer to pay the difference; they won't allow you to pay extra on a combo plate for "white meat" sesame chicken. Instead of paying the $0.80 price difference between the two, as noted in their chefs section, they want you to pay almost $4 more than the combo plate if you want white meat. We weren't asking for anything for free, but $4 more?! Come on! And we paid full price for two extra shrimp egg rolls and discarded the pork. Also. Turn up the heat a bit. Your patrons shouldn't have to dine whilst wearing a coat, scarf and gloves. I understand it's cold outside but the temperature in your restaurant was as ridiculous as the customer service read more

Looking forward to some Chinese food which I haven't had in such a long time, ordered sweet and sour shrimp, and I got shrimp, just deep fried shrimp no sauce or nothing, for the outrageous prices this was not worth it at all. read more

Is it the best Chinese food I've ever had? Nope. Is it tasty and reasonably priced? Yep! And bonus: The staff is exceptionally nice, our order has NEVER been wrong, and dinner specials come in fantastic, reusable plastic containers. The Singapore Chow Mei Fun and General Tso's are my favorites, and the steamed dumplings are some of the best I've ever had. read more

This is our place for take out, it takes a bit of trial and error to determine the best dishes but once you find what you like it is always spot on. I love love love their boneless spare ribs (get them while they last!). And their hunan chicken and bourbon chicken (just a tad too sweet, siracha takes care of that) are too die for. Other favorites include the sesame chicken and the pineapple chicken. For the haters out there where else are you going to go in the soo for decent Chinese take out, the indo has great stuff but isn't in the same vein! Check China Cate out, you won't be dissappointed! read more

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Great $5 lunch special. Food on part with mall chinese. Nothing special, but a great bang for your buck. TV inside usually tuned to ESPN. Nice quaint shop read more

China Cate - Chinese Near Me - Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Good food, generous portions. Ordered for take out several times and always spot on. Good food! Give it a try!

The crab cheese wontons were lacking any taste of crab at all, very bland. Lunch entree was good, nice seasoning, little skimpy on the shrimp. Fried rice was ok. Good if you're craving some Chinese, but nothing to go out of your way for. read more

I love this place! I think the food is great and the family that runs it are super friendly!

You get what you pay for, so keep that in mind. The food is good, inexpensive, and the service is friendly. They are the best option in the Sault for takeout Asian cuisine, and I have been satisfied every time. read more

Very bad attitude. Own is rude I order shrimp fire rice tasteless! Don't go there. I wish I could rank 0 star for this restaurant

I have been there only once, and I'm chinese. I have to say their dishes are about average for a chinese restaurant. I would probably give a 3-stars for the food. But the waiter was really nice that night, plus we got a complimentary dessert, thus I give a 4 star for my overall experience. read more

Excellent Chinese food for the UP! Two visits so far and both were extraordinary, considering the location.

the food is amazing ! wontons and general tso's is what I get and the sauce is so flavorful. favorite place to order chinese in soo, mi.

The staff is very nice. The food is made fresh and hot -- you can see the kitchen from the counter. The price is beyond reasonable. If you want to pay twice as much for atmosphere and snobby help, go somewhere else. read more

Exactly what I expected and craved. I had a nice hot and sour soup, 2 egg rolls, and hunan beef for take out. It satiated my desire for some Chinese cuisine. No chopsticks, my only dissapointment. read more

Contrary to some of what has been said, china cate is pretty good. The food is satisfactory with the exception some weak lo mein awhile ago. Prices are hella affordable and would be considered equivalent to what you receive. read more

It has bothered me since lunch today so I think it's important to post this. The food at lunch was average at best. The fried rice was more like instant rice and the shredded spicy chicken was anything but that. When I ordered off the lunch menu the woman taking my order quickly reminded me I was not ordering from the lunch special "surly you know that " was her reply. I have not eaten there before nor will I go back . This person has no guest service skills and was rude. I asked for water ... Didn't get that either. I have eaten Asian food throughout the country and was unhappy that just because we are up here in the North we have to settle for mock foods and still pay $12.00 for lunch read more

Unbeatable Lunch Prices and portions. All orders are made FRESH, and you can surely taste the difference. Friendly and speedy staff who care about the quality of food they serve. I've eaten here at least twice a week since they opened, and have not had a bad experience yet! Highly recommended! read more

I've been going here a while, Food is the the best chinese food in the soo, but not great compared to bigger cities. Today though, They said my order would be ready in 30 minutes(usually they say 10 so that was already strange). I run errands to spend that time then I come to pick it up after 30 minutes. There is only two people in the store, that already have there food, I proceed to wait 30 extra minutes in the store for my food after paying. So 1 hour total wait, no apologies and no free anything for my wait. I was mad. Most of the times I go here it is fine, I will say that though. But definitely not worth a one hour wait and staff tend to leave you alone. read more

A family member had ordered me the "General Tso's Chicken" dinner with white rice and it comes with an egg roll. We drove around for about two hours to shop and upon getting home the meal was still really hot as if we just returned from picking it up. The menu declares it is suppose to be spicy, however, I eat spicy foods all the time so I was unable to feel it. The spicy factor isn't important for me with this dish. The rice rice wasn't over or under-cooked, really fluffy, chicken was really tender and the cause covering the chicken was really tasty. I warn, you don't drop a piece the great sauce is really sticky. I don't really like broccoli, the two pieces that I got with this dish were tasty. I will be returning to this restaurant real soon! read more

Always great food when we go there. The only down side was the dining room heat went out but they had heaters and the soup was delicious and stayed hot through the whole meal. Very good food. I really like their General Chicken and BBQ spare ribs. read more

This is our 2nd time ordering take out here and it has once again been an all around good experience. The chicken and broccoli is delicious. Very tasty. The brown sauce is excellent. Staff was friendly and courteous. Only complaint is the egg drop soup. It is not to my liking. Tastes somewhat like canned soup...not good. I would highly recommend otherwise. read more

Rex Smith.... Have. Eaten there several times and the food is average to above. Their Wong ton soup is very, very good and now BIG complaint...get rid of those cheapest of cheap plastic utensils. When I use them they melt and re-shape themselves. I even carry heavier ones in the car but forgot them, yes, really! read more

Pretty good stuff by a dedicated staff. I imagine they are so dedicated due to questionable visa status and the fact that they all live above the restaurant, as evident by the dozens of pairs of tiny shoes piled at the foot of the stairs. read more

Ate here a couple of times and out of the other Chinese restaurants in town, this one is the most tolerable. The prices are good and the food is good but it could definitely be better. read more

Garbage. Frozen food just reheated and doused with sauce. What were you smoking if you gave them a good review. Maybe it's just the lack of options you are accustom to in the Soo. read more

So the food is good and that's the only reason I am giving a 2. Otherwise, what a mess. The girl messed up my charge and charged me triple what I owed. Asked me to sign for it and she would refund. I refused to sign the one that was triple charged. Asked that she refund the entire amount and then recharge me for what I actually owed. She said no. That's how we do it. I said uhh no. That's now how you do it. She said either pay or no food. I'm like lady, you charged me 60 bucks for a 18 dollar food order. I did pay. They finally resolved it after 45 minutes. Without apology and acted as though I was the customer from hell because I refused to sign for the 60 that I didn't owe. Terrible customer service. Totally unprofessional. I have had bad service here every time but keep coming back for the good food. Unfortunately this one did me in and I won't be back. They should really invest in some training for the credit card machine and for customer service. If they made the mistake yelling at me and demanding I sign for a charge I didn't authorize is just ridiculous. read more

China Cate is the newest Chinese restaurant to open in the Soo. I have maybe eaten there 4 or 5 times and it has been decent. If I was rating the food itself, I might give it closer to three stars. If you've ever eaten Chinese food in a mall, you've eaten the caliber of food that's served at China Cate. It's not great, but it's good. Where it may lack in food quality, it makes up in price and variety. The menu is huge. Also, there are some really good deals. You can get a dinner special which ranges in price from 6.95 to 7.25 and includes an eggroll and chicken fried rice, which can be substituted with white rice. Lunch specials don't include the eggroll but do have the chicken fried rice and go for 4.95 to 5:25. The atmosphere inside is pretty plain and shabby. The person who takes your order is efficient. They call your number and you go get your food. So, there's no waitresses or anything. There are tables though, so you can sit and eat, although I always see quite a few people waiting for pick up. There was a strange incident when an employee was filling soy sauce containers, and he leaned over me to get our container, without saying anything, like he didn't think it would be better to wait until we had finished eating. Oh well, it was humorous at the time. Overall, good place to go for quick, reasonably priced Chinese. read more

Where do I start. I travel all over the country due to my job, I never have any expectation eating "Chinese" food in a small town like Sault Ste Marie. I only dropped this dump because almost everything else is closed on Sunday, and they dare to have a sign says best Chinese food in town, which is kind of bstafford@ballytech.com statement since there is only one other fusion Asian restaurant and a Chinese buffet, and in my opinion both other places are better. First of all, I wanted to walk out as soon as I went in because you had to order at the counter which means this isn't really a dine in restaurant as they advertised. The food is mediocre at the best. I ordered orange beef, basically just fried beef chunks with coated sugary starch sauces. I also ordered a large hot and sour soup which is below average as well. They can't even do well on two very typical American Chinese dish. The biggest problem I have with this place isn't even the food. I have ate many bad restaurants before, but usually they come with friendly service which makes you feel much better. This place you got two FOBs (fresh of the boat) look like someone just died. No smile with a dead dish eyes. Because they make you pay first I even left a 20% tips on the receipt. Normally when ppl see there is already a good tip on the receipt they would at least provide a better service even if they didn't want to. But they really don't know how to run a damn business. I have never been to a restaurant in the US doesn't even offer a glass of water when asked. Being the only customer at the place the food came out after quite of wait. When it did came out the hot soup came in one of those cheap plastic containers. If I knew they were just using cheap to go plastic ware I would just asked to go in the first place. Personally I think it's very unhealthy to use these plastic ware for super hot liquids. But that's beside the point. After all this wait this girl didn't even being out any utensils . I was already kind of pissed off at this point and she just put the food on the table left without said a thing. By this point really wish didn't came in this place or at least left no tip. Oh when asked if I can get on their WiFi network (every restaurant in this town offer free WiFi due to this is middle of nowhere, T-Mobile has no data service here) they gave me a bullshit answer that they forgot their pass! Not only they offer poor service and shifty food but also show dishonesty. I don't know if this towns cukture. But after spending a week here for business, almost tried at least 10 restaurant... most of the ethnic restaurants in this town have no idea about customer service. It really feel they don't want to be here. These ppl don't deserve a dime of tip. The ppl works in subway or taco bell were 100x nicer while they work for near minimum wage. It's very unfortunate to have this kind of experience here.... read more