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    Karak Cafe

    4.6 (27 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Samosa Chaat
    Isra A.

    We had high hopes and were looking forward to some really good chai. Unfortunately this place was disappointing. We got a chicken kofte roll, 1 doodh pathi, and 1 samosa chaat. It took about 15 for the roll to come out and then another 10-15 minutes for the samosa chaat out and they literally forgot the doodh pathi until we asked about it at the end. The excuse was that they were making it from scratch? The roll was decent, really just tasted and felt like they got the ingredients from Patel Brothers and threw it together. Same with the somosa chaat, which didn't even have a samosa. It was just one deconstructed samosa crushed along the plate and covered in yogurt and some chutneys. There was more chickpeas than samosa. Both dishes were something I'd expect to put together at home last minute if a guest showed up unannounced and even then i'd be embarrassed to serve this stuff. We got the doodh pathi finally as we were heading out and we expected a soothing drink of tea leaves brewed in milk. Unfortunately all you taste is milk. Wouldn't recommend

    Karak cheese steak special with fries and drink
    Daniel Y.

    Yes to more spots like this in the area! Karak is an unassuming cafe in a small suburban plaza with some familiar but different food options. I came for some chai, but was surprised to see some American, Indian, and slightly fusion food menu items. Rolls, sandwiches, and some sweets all keep me coming back. Everything from cheesesteak sandwiches (philly), tandoori chicken sandwich, and roti rolls make this place stand out. The fries are sooooo good. You don't want to skip those! Interior is small, but there are some tables and the staff is very friendly. I've come a number of times, and they're very kind and genuinely seem to care that the food and drink are pleasing.

    Sami U.

    First time at the Karak Cafe with my wife! Been driving past this cafe for a few days and today we decided to try it. Upon entry you can see the cafe has been recently renovated - simple tables and very soothing atmosphere along with calming music which makes it easy to speak. The customer service was very lovely the gentleman described all of the top sellers and made it easy for us to order. We ordered a Karak Chai, Maskaa Bun with honey, Samosa Chaat, and Baklava. The overall quality of the food and price is very reasonable - I definitely recommend this spot to all.

    Thanda Starfruit Burst
    Amanda W.

    Walking in we were instantly greeted by a beautiful and sweet lady. Who gave us a free sample to try a smoothie, and a detailed menu overview! The place is clean and looks beautifully modern. Our family got a mango smoothie, Monsoon Dragon Rush, and a Thanda Starfruit Burst. Which was delicious and as bold as the color of the drinks!, Also a great price! I will be coming back to try the coffee it smelled soo good!!

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    4 months ago

    Ordered a Karak Chai to go, it smelled good but it did not taste good. I ended up throwing it away. Tasted old not fresh.

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    5 months ago

    Did a to-go order of their chola chat and samosa chat and both were good. Next time plan to do a dine-in and try more of their dishes.

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    7 months ago

    Cute little cafe with a relaxed ambiance. Perfect place to try desi snacks with a hot cup of chai. Service is great with friendly staff.

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    W food I can't say more. great food. W service. I love this so much. tysm to Karak cafe. It had a great environment in the restaurant.

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    Nice, unassuming spot with great food and service. I was surprised by how good the food was.

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    This place surprised us! I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon to grab lunch to go for my fiancée…read moreand myself. It was a small place with only a few tables that was empty at 2 p on a Saturday. The gentleman working was patient while I read the menu. We chose the original chicken Cesar and the KO Philly. The chicken Cesar was amazing. The cutlet was cooked so well and the dressing had great flavor!! The KO Philly's meat was so tender and we really enjoyed trying something new with all the flavors of the KO Philly. Didn't give 5 stars because it was a bit expensive for 2 subs (that don't come with anything) & the KO Philly needed more jalapeños to offset the sweet BBQ (the jalapeños were a great touch!)

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    Cool "knock-out"/ fighting vibe in here!

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