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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Ube French Toast
    Lucas C.

    We were on the hunt for a good brunch spot in Chino and came across this place on Easter Sunday! So glad we did! It looks like they also offer hot pot for dinner, which we're definitely curious to try next time. We started with hot lattes, and they were delicious. The ube latte and the "Shrek" (matcha) latte had the perfect level of sweetness, not too overpowering, just right, and sooo good. For food, we ordered the ube French toast and the fried chicken with a croffle. The croffle alone is worth coming back for--wow. It's this amazing blend between a waffle and a croissant, super crispy on the outside and full of flavor. Honestly, I'd come back just for that. I'm biased as a croissant and waffle lover!! Everything was satisfying and the service was great!Definitely a spot we'll be returning to!

    Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon Bagel, Fried Chicken Croffle
    Kimberly L.

    The girlies and I came to brunch and catch up at Wara. We were informed by one of the staff that our 90mins starts as soon as we are seated and would be best to wait for our whole party. I ordered the smoked salmon bagel with chive cream cheese. All our plates came with a side salad and fingerling potatoes. My plate was so filling! I love that they weren't shy with the cream cheese or the salmon. The fingerling potatoes were perfectly seasoned and the salad added the perfect, light touch. The gals also loved their dishes. The only thing is we wished we tried their coffee!

    Wagyu burger, chicken burrito, and chicken croffle
    Lina YK H.

    I did not expect much from a brunch spot because the brunch food all tastes similar, but I was wrong. Each dish we ordered was definitely above average. Wagyu burger: 9/10. Juicy and perfectly cooked patty Chicken burrito: 9/10 Chicken croffle: 10/10 I've never tasted chicken this tender and juicy. It went perfectly with their chili oil + maple syrup combo. Ambience is casual, the service is the not fastest but they were friendly

    Fried chicken sandwich
    Laurent L.

    Tucked in a little nook of Chino Hills, behind the old Harkins theater, is Wara Cafe. Good things come to those who wait, because wait you will here at Wara Cafe. Staff and service is laid back, some may say slow. You'll have to check in via Yelp on their iPad and wait to be seen by an actual human. You'll have to wait to be seated. You'll have to wait for your server. And you'll have to wait much longer for food. But the food is good quality and delicious. We ordered an ube french toast and fried chicken sandwich. I was initially disappointed because I wanted steak chilaquiles, but they had run out. But it was just as well since it would've been too much food for two if we had ordered 3 entrees. And we probably also would've had to wait more. The ube french toast was decadent yet manageable. It was not overwhelming sweet. It paired well with fresh fruit. The fried chicken was succulent and juicy. The brioche was fluffy and delicious. The potatoes were a good complement. We demolished our plates and were content. If we aren't in a rush and can enjoy a slow morning, it's worth coming back.

    Blueberry Matcha, Smoked Salmon Bagel
    Catherine Z.

    Love this place! It is on the pricier side but the food/drinks/vibes are great for brunch. My friend introduced me the first time, and it was so good I brought a group of six friends the next time I came. I had the same order both times: smoked salmon bagel and blueberry matcha. Both of those are absolutely delicious. I'm always on the lookout for blueberry matcha, as not many places have it. My friend group also shared a matcha flight to try each flavor, and I didn't like the other ones as much as blueberry. The patio is really pleasant to sit out, and they can accommodate larger groups. The first time I went, service was pretty good, but the second time, even though it wasn't busy, our server seemed a bit absent-minded and rushed. She forgot to take cancelled orders off of our check despite them not making the order. I had already paid, and they were trying to figure out how to refund it, but my friend just paid and had them make the drink instead to save the hassle. Regardless, I enjoyed both my experiences here and highly recommend!

    Chilaquiles
    Sherry T.

    My girlfriends and I came after a hike for brunch on a Sunday morning. This was my second time here. There's always a wait, thankful for Yelp Waitlist. We were seated after 20 minute wait. This is a cute place with seating both indoor and outdoors. It is in a plaza with ample parking. It is a hot pot place in the evening. The food was good but did take a while to come out. We all enjoyed our dishes. My friend especially love her candied bacon. I am a Benedict lover, so of course, I devoured my Smoked Salmon Benedict. It was tasty and well-flavored. I definitely recommend this place.

    Croffle and chicken
    Korie B.

    Great experience and great service Food was delicious!!! The croffle was such a pleasant surprise and the chicken was delicious

    Ube French Toast w/Mixed Berries
    Xochitl F.

    The food here was exceptional, the steak was perfectly seasoned, it's so hard to find a good steak nowadays this one was chef kiss! Customer service is okay, I think it's a hit or miss, there are some employees who seem happy to be there, others not so much haha. I don't like matcha but in all honesty this one was pretty good, definitely recommend! We went with the recommendation to try the chicken waffle I wasn't impressed. Environment is welcoming, there's plenty of space but it does get busy, just a fyi come prepared!

    Menu
    Helena V.

    Went here with my friend for brunch on a late Sunday afternoon. Wara Cafe is located in the center of the plaza and have a cute outdoor patio area if you want to be outside or indoor area. Plenty of parking spaces available and the plaza is located right behind the Kaiser Medical Center offices. It seems like during the day, it is a brunch restaurant, and for night, it is a shabu hot pot restaurant. We came around 11:15am and didn't have to wait long before getting a seat. They had a decent, diverse menu filled with brunch items with a diverse drink menu. We got: - Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict- definitely taste the smokiness of the salmon and it was a delicious yummy plate if you like eggs benedict. - Fried Chicken Croffle- if you like fried chicken and waffles, definitely try it. - Ube French Toast- highly recommend if you enjoy a sweet dessert to share with a friend. - Dirty Ube Latte - perfect blend of the espresso in the ube latte- not too sweet. - Salted Caramel latte- that one was more coffeeish. Food did took a while to come out, and surprisingly our drinks came out last. But it is a great place to hang out with friends and chat. Overall, definitely will come back again!

    Fried Chicken Croffle
    Tram B.

    Very nice place for brunch and keeps you feeling full after. The waitress was nice and got us our waters pretty quickly and checked up every now and then to make sure we had everything we needed. The food came out quickly as well. It was a bit hard to choose off the menu though since everything sounded great, especially the many drink options. Fried Chicken Croffle - Couldn't help myself to the classics. It also comes with a side of fries and a salad. The chicken and croffles were so crispy. Their portion sizes are pretty good too, so it was big enough for my friend and I to split our dishes and share. The Shrek - This is a matcha latte with brown sugar and cinnamon and has now ruined all other matcha drinks for me because it was so good. It's not as sweet as it sounds, but it does give you that sugar kick you need to start your day. Highly recommend. We ordered it because it sounded funny but it was probably our favorite matcha latte out of everyone we've tried.

    Our server "the amazing Crystal".
    Michael C.

    Visiting from Texas and ran across this great location to meet my friends. "Wara Cafe" is tucked away in a courtyard with other restaurants and medical offices. They offer a nice selection of meals and chef specials. They were able to accommodate six of us easily. Service was great. Our server, Crystal was amazing. She was on top of it from start to finish. She handled all our little particulars and kept us refilled. Make she to check out the chef specials. They were great. Take a moment to stop by and taste their goodness. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

    chicken pesto sandwich
    Bethany L.

    Average brunch spot with slightly higher than average prices, especially for the area (chino). Food was good but not anything special! I got the chicken pesto sandwich (15$) comes with salad and roasted potatoes. Located/combined with waru shabu, so the atmosphere is not very cute or brunch-y.

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    Coco G.

    First time here today Monday at 9:30 a.m., no wait time. Spacious, welcoming staff, Aladdin movie playing on the TV screen with the sound off. Pop music playing medium loud, but we could still hear each other talk. Condiments at every table--hot sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper. The ambience is ok but you're really here for the food. We ordered the BLT with avocado, the avocado toast, and the croffle with chicken. A croffle is a waffle made out of croissant (more buttery than sweet). All meals come with mixed green salad and roasted potatoes. The bacon was crispy and candied, the fried chicken was tender enough to cut with a fork and flavorful, and the croffle was distinctive. We really enjoyed the different takes on the traditional breakfast entrees! We tried coming yesterday (Sun at noon) but there was an hour wait with a line out the door (now I can see why!), so we gave it another try today, and I'm glad we did! Reservations possible for groups of 4 or more. Highly recommend !

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    Did Wara Cafe used to open at night for dinner?

    Wara Cafe only open morning for breakfast and brunch. Shabu Wara serves hot pot opens at night for dinner

    Are mimosas served for Friday morning brunch?

    Yes, we do

    Do i need reservations?

    We only take reservations for party of 6 or more.

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    4.4(1.4k reviews)
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    Was finally in town early enough to stop by! I always love how pretty, floral, and pink the inside…read moreof this shop is! It's super cute!! And despite being a "small" space, there always seems to be plenty of seating, which is such a plus. This time I tried the Tiramisu Matcha. The tiramisu definitely added sweetness to the matcha. It was good, but I think next time I'd love to try one of the other matchas on the menu! Also, shoutout to how quickly they finished making both my drink and my friend's!

    I visited for the first time and unfortunately didn't have a great experience. When I ordered my…read moredrink, someone at the counter yelled my order across the shop even though there were only about three customers inside, which felt unnecessary. When I walked away, the barista also made a comment about the decaf drink that came across irritated. My friend had ordered a decaf beverage as well around the same time. While I was trying to focus on some work, one of the employees from the counter sat with a friend near the cashier area and they were speaking very loudly. Their conversation included comments about someone being Asian and arguing about whether someone was Black. It felt uncomfortable and unprofessional to overhear that kind of conversation while sitting in the shop. I hope the staff receive some basic customer service and professionalism training, as the atmosphere made it difficult to enjoy the space.

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    Rendez-Vous Cafe - Breakfast sandwich panini

    Rendez-Vous Cafe

    4.6(539 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    This cute little coffee shop is amazing! I called early in the morning on New Year's Day expecting…read moreto receive no answer, as most places are closed during the holidays. I was pleasantly surprised when Brandon kindly answered the phone and let me know they would be open for regular business hours. Upon arriving, the place is super cozy and clean. It smelled of fresh coffee beans and delish food. They had a small area towards the far corner with board games and toys for the little ones which is INCREDIBLE. My toddler loved this corner and I appreciate that this business acknowledges their customers might have their little ones with them at coffee shops sometimes and it's a nice touch to have something available for them as well. Brandon was extremely patient and helpful when my family and myself were trying to determine what we would order. I fell under the impression this is a family ran business and I can tell they truly care about their customers. The food was incredible. I ordered the 1st bagel on their menu; it had avocado, bacon, egg, and tomato but I prefer no tomato. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious! I also ordered a hot vanilla latte (I am more of an iced coffee kind of person) and I'm glad I had it hot... the latte was extremely yummy but also strong! It kept me pushing through the day! Overall, super pleased with everything 10/10 and I will definitely be coming back and recommending this business to as many people as I can!

    Had a very delicious breakfast here with my lady. Very good food and very good coffee and service…read more I got a regular brewed hot coffee and their bacon omelette. Very hot, tasty, fresh and love the potatoes and toast it came with. Wish they had sourdough instead but it's cool. GF got the bagel with egg, avocado and something else I can't remember haha. But she loved it. Said it was super flavorful. Service was perfect. We were in a hurry so the owner was very quick and accommodating. They have all the condiments you need for your breakfast: ketchup, tobasco, jam, butter, etc. Very cute place inside with nice tables, spaced out and very cozy. Outside seating as well. I can tell this is a Christian owned business. Closed on Sundays and their music is worship instrumental. I knew all the songs! May the Lord continue to bless this business with His power and Presence. Will definitely be back!

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    Chicken Pesto Panini Combo with Iced Latte

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    The Avocado House - Eggs Benedict

    The Avocado House

    4.0(2.2k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    My best friend and I recently visited The Avocado House for breakfast, and it was such a great…read morefind. We originally planned to grab coffee, but we stumbled upon this spot and decided to stay and eat. I am so glad we did. We ordered the French toast and a breakfast sandwich, along with tea for both of us. The French toast was perfectly fluffy with great texture, and everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The tea service stood out to me. They thoughtfully came around to refill our cups with more hot water, which is a small detail that makes a big difference. The atmosphere is charming and farmhouse inspired, with beautiful views and plenty of natural light. It was a cold morning, but the outdoor heating lamps kept the patio comfortable. There are also plenty of cute photo opportunities if you enjoy aesthetic spots. Parking is easy and free, with spaces on site and additional parking next door. It is family friendly, relaxed, and ideal if you are looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant. One thing to note is that you order and pay before being seated. Overall, it was a delicious and enjoyable experience. I will definitely be back.

    Uhhh how the mighty has fallen. Since the ownership change there are many differences, most of…read morewhich are bad. I mean there are more menu options but i don't care, i have always gotten the same things, farmers skillet with spelt bread and my wife would get simply eggs and potatos with spelt avocado toast and we would split the pancakes. 1. Prices went up 2. Ni more spelt bread Let's talk about my experience today. Line was long which is fine but it was barely moving. Once we ordered and sat down it took almost an hour to get our food. My farmers skillet was supposed to be scrambled eggs but they served me over easy, they offered to fix it but I said no I had already been waiting an hour. The pancakes looked perfect until we took the top one off and saw the bottom 4 were all burnt. And to top it all off my wife asked for ketchup packets and the waitress said to just use the ketchup on the table. My wife said it had a hair on it. She took the bottle away and came back a few minutes and said this is all she had, she brought back the same bottle with the hair on it. Jesus Christ what happened to this place!!! We both sadly said we need to find a new breakfast spot, had been coming here for years. As we left my wife said the country charm is gone... Also why we were waiting in line a couple was seated outside waiting for their food and they asked the server where their food was it had been an hour, the server said yes it has been a while. They asked to speak to the manager. The server came back and said he can't come see them but they can get a free meal next time and took their name and number down. Hahahaha the manager didn't even wanna come to them. I miss the old lady and the old staff.

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