I ordered their Hungry Lion Burger for lunch take-out. This really was one amazing mouth-watering gourmet burger! The meat was the best quality, full-flavored Angus beef I have ever savored on a burger. Along with the cheeses melded together between the 3 patties, it came topped with lettuce, pickles, onion, tomatoes, and two strips of bacon. The produce was fresh and crisp. A nice touch was the brioche bun as opposed to the generic one found with most hamburgers. Meal includes a portion of deliciously seasoned golden French fries along with a cup of ketchup and their Signature sauce. I managed to devour the entire meal in one sitting. It was so filling and satisfying that I didn't even have room later for any dinner. read more

Chulla's Cafe - The Hungry Lion Burger with seasoned French fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocklin, California

5 stars for a reason. Not only is the food amazing, but so is the customer service. The owner accommodated our big group and somehow even made my grumpy son cheer up. BEST CALAMARI I've ever had! The jungle beans were very tasty and filling. The plantains were so deliciously sweet. The Hibiscus is great as well. The burgers were huge and quality. Try there sauces you won't be disappointed. I bought some hot sauce to take home, because it was so bomb. Last but not least it's surprisingly affordable for such high quality. read more

I found this place close to my wife's ceramics supply store. I ordered 2 breakfast burritos online. The food was great. Lots of veggies in the veggie one that my wife love and the bacon breakfast burrito was really good as well. The burrito was plenty big on its own, but comes with tasty roasted potatoes and some dipping sauces. I'm guessing, but the owner walked in while I was there and thanked me for my business. The staff was very responsive and also made me a tasty redeye coffee. Thank you. read more

Just wow! The food was amazing, phenomenal service! Will definitely be back! The owner made us feel so welcomed! And the fresh hibiscus is to die for! Come try them out!!!! read more

Chulla's Cafe - the Tropical Fresh Hibiscus is amazing!!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocklin, California

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We just found out about this place and decided to give it a try. So glad we did! The service was so great and the food was delicious! They seem to have a little bit of something for everyone. We had the chicken and steak omelette, so much meat in it, most places don't do that, perfectly seasoned, the potatoes were great, not dry or overdone, the grilled vegetables light and crisp. And that hibiscus drink was amazing! The establishment is nice, simple, clean and organized. We will definitely be back to try lunch and dinner menu. read more

Chulla's Cafe - Steak and chicken omelette, French toast and pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocklin, California

Wanted to try out a new spot to eat and this one was the winner. A wide variety of delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The owner is super friendly, great service. And not only does everything on the menu look so bomb its hard to choose, but you also get a great amount of food. They have this hibiscus drink as well that it is made fresh there and you'll probably wanna drink a whole gallon just like this guy. read more

Chulla's Cafe - Here you are witnessing a local ginger experience the taste of heaven in a cup. Get the hibiscus drink. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocklin, California

More like the chicken and the V for out of the freezer been served hot, it's not even fresh their ingredients such as the meat especially the meat is not fresh I could tell you when I had mine the middle was still cold and it was a little bit of water is so I'm Pretty sure it was frozen previously read more

This place is a hidden gem! The moment you walk in you feel so welcomed by the manager and the staff. The ambience is refreshing. Food was delicious and the fresh smoothies were delightful. Highly recommend and I definitely will be coming back for more. They also have an amazing house hot sauce they make (must try)! My husband got the delicious chicken omelette with amazing potatoes. I got the 6 piece French toast and was a huge fan. read more

Never had a Turkey sandwich that was so salty, have to assume the meat is old and over salted to preserve as long as possible. Won't be ordering again. read more

Just finished my first meal here and I have to say it was AMAZING!!!! We had the Beef Afro Shawarma (savory, juicy and tender) and the Jungle Jambalaya Stew (lite & clean broth with a generous helping of seafood), oh and a great twist on a hibiscus herb drink. This place will be in our rotation even though we're coming from Maddison and Garfield, totally worth the short drive. Great if you have a lone family member who is keto, there's many options for everyone. The family is more than welcoming and it's obvious everyone running this restaurant cares about putting out great scratch made food. Lastly, I'd say the flavors here are different than what is available in my area from other mom and pop's and that is surely refreshing. read more

We stumbled upon this local gem on our way to South Lake Tahoe. Ordered a Makona chicken sandwich (minus bacon) with Chai latte! *chefs kiss* the food came out so good. You could see they used all the fresh ingredients and the signature sauce went so good with the juicy chicken. Fries were just perfectly seasoned. Cherry on top was the staff went above and beyond to give us suggestions and gave us samples of hibiscus tea (so yummy) def a recommend for warm/ hot days when you crave a refresher. Also was amazing to see the owner checking on us to make sure we had everything and food was good. Would definitely be back if we are in the area again! read more

Chulla's Cafe - Makona Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocklin, California

We ordered their spicy wings, Caesar salad, and the steak sandwich and none of them disappointed!! Great hospitality and good energy. Definitely going once a week to try everything on their great menu!! read more

I went to Chulla's Cafe for the first time and was blown away. The food is delicious and the service is top notch. I had the Coco Loco shrimp, which was perfectly breaded with what they described as coastal spices. It was served with a side of rice and cole slaw. I highly recommend the hibiscus drink. It is not the sugary sweet and artificial taste you may have experienced at other places. It has a subtle flavor of cinnamon and other spices. Everyone who works there is incredibly nice and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. They have an outside patio for dine in. I'm looking forward to trying breakfast one of these days - I will definitely be back! read more

Chulla's Cafe - Coco Loco Shrimp - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocklin, California

Stopped here for breakfast I had the Lioness wrap and my bf had the chicken omelette. Presentation was beautiful and everything was delicious. The owner was very pleasant and made sure our food and experience was great. Will definitely be back. read more

We love the food here so far. We are very picky about food quality and were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The owner was very nice to talk to and went above and beyond. He really shows that he loves what he does and puts it into the food. read more

The quality of service and food is unbeatable, a local restaurant dubbed as a cafe that will surprise you with their delicious menu and drinks. Thanks was getting some work done on my dads Silverado at the shops nearby and chose to explore this cafe instead of McDonald's or Carls Jr and boy I was taken back at the top tier service they provided. Come check it out, a hidden gem that will not disappoint. read more

Okay we just randomly picked this place because we were on our way to California from Nevada... And we walked in with beautiful smiles excellent service and the food was five star. It was so unique so clean and never tasted food like this before... Everything was cooked right presented beautifully and we just felt happy the whole time we were shoveling food into our faces...Owner was a sweetheart! Best thing about the food was the flavor, make sure to get the salsa/ sauce..yummy !!!! read more

This is a gem of a place. Customer service was outstanding. Had Chulla's 6-piece Chicken Strips and fries for $9.99. The portion was huge. The chicken was moist especially for it being white meat. The hibiscus tea is delicious. Will definitely come back again. read more

Great food as well as great service!! Hidden gem of Sacramento!! Thought it might have been a Mexican spot because of the name but come to find out it's something different and unique in this area. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed!!! read more

The family and I stopped here for breakfast. First thing we noticed was the delicious smell coming from the kitchen. The menu is extensive. We went with a couple of the bacon omelets, bacon bagel and a chicken omelet. Everything was super tasty. The sauces that it comes with are very flavorful. The owner and staff were very welcoming. Definitely looking to try their lunch menu and dinner menu. Best of luck to this place. They are on the right track. read more

I rarely get the chance to try food inspired by African cooking traditions, however today I was in for a treat! I wandered over to what I believed to be a Mexican taqueria, only to discover I was pursuing the menu of a much different style of cooking - Coastal African and Caribbean cuisine. At first, I glanced at the door, unsure if my partner and I would both be satisfied after preparing for Mexican. I've got to say, I'm very pleased I stuck around to listen to the owner who explained my options in detail (which was nice as I was unfamiliar with the food). A lively, good natured man, he was, and the food matched his personality. Overflowing with flavor, my chicken swarjma (likely misspelled) was wonderful. The house sauce, added that caloric filled blast, American pallettes crave, while the tender chicken and fresh veggies blended together into goodness. Thank you, I will be back! read more

My co workers and I usually come and eat here atleast 2 to 3 times a week the burgers are the best I ever had and they're customer service is great everything they have is great tasting real ingredients the cooks you guys are the MVPs no joke we will be back like we usually do if you're looking for a place to eat and actually enjoy great food come here I promise you you wont regret it read more

Absolutely delicious. My co worker picked up some burgers, every ingredient was fresh and cooked just right. Perfectly seasoned. I will be going back soon! read more

Chulla's Cafe - Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocklin, California

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What a great spot with great people in a place you'd never expect greatness. Had a delicious chicken sandwich and the house sauce was great. Also highly recommend the hibiscus tea! read more

We stopped by here impulsively after arriving from the airport and let me just say, we had the best breakfast ever!!!!! I had the Ham Bagel and it was seasoned so perfectly. The flavor was out of this world and my brother and mom agreed even though they ordered completely different plates. And these sauces! The sauces are so good, I wanted to take more home with me. I don't live locally but if I did I would come here everyday. It's a pretty new establishment but we will 100% continue to support this small business when we visit. You have to go here because everything is good and tastes fantastic! You won't regret it. Also we all recommend the jamaica drink, they make it with this amazing process that gives it such a unique flavor. read more

Tried the Red Snapper and Jungle Beans for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised with the flavors of the fried snapper, jungle beans and roasted veggies. The service was friendly and efficient. Definitely going back. Great little cafe with various choices of flavors and cooking styles. Ya gotta try the hibiscus tea! read more

Tried them for the first time today. The food is amazing, I had to stop eating to write this review. I got the ribs, wings, pineapple smoothie,and Caesar salad everything is good. Everyone was friendly especially the owner a very nice man. Can't wait to come back and try the snapper. Definitely recommend! read more

I came here one day for lunch just to give it a try, as it had many high-rated reviews, and I can tell ya they weren't lying--this place is excellent. First time here, I wanted to try something modest, so I went for the Afro burger with a side of fries, and let me tell you, this place prepares their food with LOVE. The burger was excellent--easy 9/10, but the real show stopper was the French fries. Giant, perfectly crisp French fries with a soft and creamy middle. All I can say is, "WOW." I came back the very next day to try something different, because this place already has me hooked. This time I had the beef shawarma and raspberry smoothie, and let me tel you--this place does not disappoint. The beef shawarma was nothing short of sublime, and the smoothie is leagues above something like Jamba Juice. The staff and owners are extremely courteous and friendly, the restaurant has a quaint atmosphere, and the food is excellent. I haven't had food that has this much love put into it in a good while. Highly recommend if you haven't to come and check this place out--you won't be disappointed. read more

We decided to try this place out for a late lunch and we are so glad that we did. Such a refreshing new restaurant with several different options of menu items that cooked fresh and to perfection. The cooks and cashier were such a delight. They made sure we enjoyed our food. I highly recommend trying this place out. If you're looking for something different and also on the healthier side, this is your spot. The plates are not humongous. And the roasted vegetables are soooo good. read more

Found this on accident and wow was completely amazed by the flavors. I had the Veracruz Bagre, the fish was light the batter was crispy and crunchy. But the star of the show was the peanut butter sauce! It blew me away can't wait to come back again....maybe even later today read more

Food was solid, great service. Owner is so friendly. Highly recommend it. We had the Afro wings. They were saucy and super tasty. Sandwiches were very big. Pork sandwich was a real pork chop. Very good! read more

Great new spot for lunch. Great food. Clean inside. The owner and his family are very accommodating. Plus hibiscus juice that's up front is amazing. Love love the garlic wings and steak sandwich read more

When I saw 5 stars with 190+ reviews, I had to try it. So glad I did! Huge diverse menu. My hubby had the Hungry Lion Burger and it was gigantic and one of the best burgers he'd had in forever. The plates come with only like 8 fries which I raised my eyebrow at. But they were handcut, big, and perfectly cooked. Coleslaw was delicious-- not sweet at all, which I appreciate. I do wish they had fountain soda, instead of just cans, but that's a tiny thing. Will definitely be back to sample more items on the menu! read more

This restaurant is nothing short of excellent. We've tried the veggie burger, okra stew, catfish, red snapper, and sandwiches. Everything we've tried thus far has been amazing. Also, the owners are so kind and interactive, which is very refreshing. Give this place a try; I guarantee you'll love it. However if you don't like the food, at least you'll enjoy the experience. read more

The food was wonderful. lots of great flavors and a Nice variety of choices. tucked away in a little mall, well worth visiting. The coastal African flavors are wonderful as well as the home brewed hibiscus drink. read more

It's so beautiful. Me and my family loved everything about it. Organic from farm. African flavors. So amazing. You have lost your mind if you don't go and try it. I'm never going anywhere else but here for some good food. Don't forget to try the sauces -Rory read more

Wow... that's really it. The food the service. The family that owns it seems to be great people trying to live the American dream. Go support a biz that had the unfortunate experience of opening during the pandemic. Your treat will be having some remarkable food. They gave me a purple drink since it was my first time. I'm going back for whatever that was!! read more

The whole menu sounded soo good! I'll definitely have to go back to try other things. My mom got the fish and chips and it was perfect. Wasn't greasy at all. I got the seafood okra jambalaya which was a lot and it tasted even better the next day. The hibiscus tea was soo good and they were making it fresh right there which was cool to see. We really want to also try their breakfast! read more

I went yesterday morning and had the Veracruz Bagre (breaded catfish) and the Steak Sandwich - both of which were excellent! I particularly liked the chili sauce that came with the fish that I dipped the fish into. The gentleman who took my order and with whom I spoke in person while picking up the order was very curteous and enthusiastic. I don't write many Yelp reviews but I felt compelled to write this after such a nice experience. Highly recommended read more

Omg this place is sooooo good. I've only had their breakfast items but I am hooked. I had a veggie burrito and it was cooked to perfection. It's a pretty good size too. The next day I came back and had the breakfast bagel with egg whites and tomatoes potatoes. So yummy. The staff is nice and easy to talk to. I think it's a family owned business so that makes it even more special. You have to try their Hibiscus Tea! It's amazing. So much flavor. Good food options are sparse in North Highlands so going out to lunch was rare. Now I can't wait to try everything on the menu. They have veggie and vegan options!! Just let them know ahead of time. read more