The food was really good. I had avocado toast with poached eggs. And a draft beer. I enjoyed it. They serve espresso and drip coffee which I appreciate. My cappuccino was good. The only criticism is the setting. The space doubles as a sushi bar at night. It felt like I was eating in a sushi bar before it opened. That's not a bad thing, but it felt kind of cold I guess. I'm also not crazy about strip malls, but I guess that's mostly what you're going to find in Chino. read more

The staff was very kind plus. Also helpful with the questions we asked them. The food was good I recommend the pesto sandwich. If you like a good running egg on your burger the wagyu burger was juicy and flavorful. read more

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Great service is hard to find. Johnell was amazing. Food was great and who doesn't love a matcha flight!!!?? Definitely recommend for brunch. I want to try to come back for shabu in the evening. read more

For starters, my wife & I went on a Monday morning, so we got seated immediately, so wasn't busy at all. The server came to take our order, gave us our waters immediately, so not off to a bad start. After 30 plus minutes we noticed other people were getting their food (people who sat after us). Our server never checked back in on us, or asked if we needed anything. We didn't receive our drink we ordered. Nothing. The Cook eventually, came from the back & told us that our waiter forgot to put in our order, and apologized on her behalf. At that point we got up and left. Now we're at Mimis Cafe not being forgotten about read more

Great ambience and food! Excellent service as well! The plates are picture perfect. read more

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Delicious, great staff. Can't wait to go back. We enjoyed the chicken and croffle. Went for brunch and enjoyed ourselves. read more

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Great food options. I had the French toast and it was delicious! This place had inside and outside eating area.

I thought the place was just an Asian dinner place but then we saw that they serve breakfast so we thought we'd give it a try. What a good breakfast find. The bacon eggs breakfast and the waffles were all good. Coffee good too. read more

Amazing service!! Food is actually amazing and oh my gosh the quality of the meat is spectacular!!! I got the steak, eggs, and chimichurri. Everything tasted so good and I also had the pumpkin French toast, and it was exactly what I needed as a sweet treat. 10 out of 10 recommend If you're ever in the area, this is such a good spot and it is hidden but definitely worth it read more

Wara Cafe - Steak and eggs, Breakfast Sandwich , Spanish latte, pumpkin, French toast, and Honey Lavender Latte - Cafes Near Me - Chino, California

I like the fusion style breakfast and service here, but not the environment. We ordered salmon bagel and chicken croffle. First time having croffle and it's really good. Food comes in good portion with sides. Service was very prompt and payment can be done scanning a code, so convenient. Only thing I don't like is the environment. This restaurant is in a plaza that looks old. I've been to other restaurants here and the internal deco are all old as from 90s. This one specially has some garbage like stuff stacked at the entrance. And the counters and tables are a bit greasy. The owner also run a shabu business for dinner so they have some stovetop on the table and vents above which also look absurd. It could have been perfect if they can offer a brunch vibe. Still consider revisiting but I wish the owner can improve the environment or move to some better places. read more

Great food and coffee! Enjoyed the experience here, enjoyed the ambiance and people. Would have been 5 stars, unfortunately the bathroom was pretty dirty and not maintained. read more

Scheduled at 1:15PM on Sunday afternoon online. Pretty smart of the owner to open up a brunch cafe during the early hours of the day to cater to both breakfast and dinner customers. I got to Wara around 1:10, asked for my order, and got it within 2-3 minutes. Two items ended costing $30.65 after tax which is a bit on the pricey side for this area but, have to factor in the cost for Wagyu. The Wagyu Burger had pickled Red Onions, Ketchup, Lettuce, Mayo, Melted American Cheese, and what tasted like a garlic spread/aioli. Ordered medium rare, and got medium rare. Had the option of ordering your egg any way you want it, and I opted for the Sunny Side up, which did not disappoint with the meat. Burger was juicy, and all the condiments/ingredients complemented it well. The burger came with two sides; a salad with halved Cherry Tomatoes, and smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes. The sauce container in the picture is some type of vinaigrette. Potatoes were cooked well, seasoned with salt. Salad was nothing to write home about. Dressing was a bit acidic. As for the Cha-Cha Iced Latte, I was a bit disappointed with how much ice played a factor in the drink's volume. I requested less ice and half sweet, and upon getting the drink it was about 3/4 full with a few ice cubes floating. For the drink itself, at half sweet it was just enough. I could definitely taste the Hojicha and Matcha flavor pretty well. Decent food on the costlier side, maybe would consider coming back at a less busier time or during dinner. read more

Wara Cafe - Cha-Cha Iced Latte - Half sweet with Agave Honey - Ordered with less ice - Cafes Near Me - Chino, California

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Good food. When you walk in you're greeted with staff on their phone ignoring you but other than that it was fine.

The restaurant functions as Wara Cafe during the day and Shabu Wara, a Japanese hot pot, sushi, and grill at night. I came for their drinks and had one of their signature drinks, the Shrek latte (matcha, brown sugar, and cinnamon) and matcha latte with oat milk. Based on my experience, the customer service was incredible. I didn't ask for the nice wait staff's name, but he was so kind and helpful. He was able to adjust the drinks' sweetness, which I really appreciated. What's excellent about Wara Cafe is its sweetness alternative options like agave and honey. I wish more restaurants did this! Overall, there is exceptional service and good drinks that you can adjust to your preferences! read more

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Worst service I've ever experienced. None of the servers acted like they wanted to be there. Wanted to grab brunch and mimosas with my girl. Asked for mimosa and they told me no because they ran out of glasses when there's clearly several people with around with them. They could've put them in a paper cup for all I care yet they said that wasn't an option. When I asked to speak to the bartender who told the server they couldn't do mimosas she never came. I really wanted to try the food but this place needs to fire their servers/bartenders and hire ones who can even ACT like they care. I served for years and can be very understanding but this was ridiculous. I canceled my food order and left. Never coming back unless they clean house and hire people who are competent read more

Absolutely loved this place! Best thing there was for sure the shrek latte, matcha brown sugar and cinnamon...it was perfect i dream about it everyday. The Wagyu burger was amazing best breakfast burger ever, got it medium rare and it was cooked to perfection the side of potatoes are so delicious as well, the croffle was soo good too i was extremely full after my burger but it was so good we were able to finish it. We went during the week 2 hours before close, servers were great and fast, we got our food fast, definitely recommend and want to come again. read more

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Great food, and the music that they played was good. I enjoyed the vibes. I am looking forward to coming again. Try the French toast,

Great local breakfast/brunch spot!! Their honey lavender latte was delicious. I got the fried chicken croffle. This was unique because I never had a croffle paired with fried chicken before! The chicken was cripsy and juicy inside. I also got their special mazapan cheesecake they had on their cinco de mayo menu. Friendly staff, service!! Lots of parking in their plaza. read more

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This little gem is located in a plaza in Chino Hills. It shares a parking lot with a medical facility so parking is tougher during the week if you're trying to park super close. The inside is very spacious and the staff is friendly and prompt. The menu had a lot of great options so I will have to come back, but I had the chicken and croffle and it was AMAZING! The chicken was crispy and juicy! The croffle was warm and flakey and they serve it with a chili syrup which had the right amount of sweet and spicy. Now let's talk about the Shrek latte (hot) which was recommend by the staff and it was *chefs kiss* it was matcha, brown sugar and cinnamon THIS DRINK IS A MUST if you like matcha! read more

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This place hit the spot. Their restaurant is nice and spacious. The service was great. And the food was good. My favorite was the steak and cream pasta! They also have what's called a "croffle" a croissant/waffle, not my favorite. And their friend chicken eggs Benedict is a game changer. Definitely recommend checking this place out read more

Oh my what an excellent brunch spot!! I came across this spot because I won a couple giveaways this place was pushing on social media. First thing that is a little confusing is that the same storefront is actually shared between two businesses! 8am-2pm is Wara Cafe, 5pm-9pm is Wara Shabu! The sign shows the shabu so you might miss it initially. Going in, the tables are a bit small and definitely look setup for shabu with half on the tables with built in stovetop. The staff are very friendly and very plentiful here, possibly because of Easter but they had like at least 5 people working the front for maybe 8 or 9 tables. For their Easter special they had Braised Beef Pappardelle with tomato based sauce or Branzino with garlic rice. Braised Beef Pappardelle - came with 2 slices of garlic sourdough toast on the side. I was really wanting more of that toast it was so good (and I don't even like sourdough!) Good amount of braised beef and pasta texture was on point. Even with the tomato base I still get overloaded but it's just me. Would've been great to have something fresh like salad vinaigrette on the side 8/10. Fried Chicken Croffle - (Croissant Waffle) was very very good! Generous portion, croffle was excellent texturally (I really like croissants). Chicken breast was cooked perfectly and very moist both eaten right away and at the end of the meal, potatoes were perfectly cooked, acidity of the included salad kept me going. Only thing bad I can say is the chili syrup was very corn starchy. Felt like cheap thick maple syrup with chili flakes added in. I'd have even preferred a watery syrup or straight honey over that. 9/10 I never learn my lesson with lattes, I keep thinking they are coffee + milk but it's just straight 'strawberry milk' Iced Ube latte - was quite good, nice flavor profile, didn't taste artificial. 8/10 Iced Shrek latte - was matcha/brown sugar/cinnamon. I don't even like matcha most of the time, I really should ask before I order how strong the matcha profile is. I just want the bitter accent not the whole punch you get here. If you like matcha, you'll like this drink. The cinnamon topping doesn't really mix in no matter how hard you try. Might've worked better as a hot drink, ended up asking for an espresso shot to add in, turned it into chocolate milk profile LOL. 4/10 (for me) Ube Cheesecake - Also ended up getting comped a slice of their cheesecake, either plain with fresh fruit or Ube. Ube inside, possibly pistachio crumble outside with a dollop of whipped cream. The ube cheesecake center is probably like 70% consistency of NY style cheesecake. Has some density to it but a little less heavy. Again their ube flavor is good. I believe they use Ube paste not Ube concentrate, concentrate taste too potent that it tastes artificial. Crust is not soggy so they may have prebaked it without the filling, very appreciated. Whipped cream on top I think I would have either went with a lighter merengue style or added more fat so it had more flavor, it didn't add anything to it. 8/10 Great value, fair prices, solid food, solid service! read more

So good! Visited this place with friends on a Sunday morning and had a great time. There was no wait at all, since we got there around the time they opened. It definitely started getting packed quickly though. The food was so good! I got the ube French toast - as a Filipino I'm really picky with ube and this was delicious! I tried the breakfast burrito as well and it was sooo good. The lattes were also delicious. The service was great! They were always so on top of it. I hope to come back again soon! read more

Wara Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chino, California

The lattes are yummy and the food is always delicious. The servers are friendly and provide excellent service.

Great service everything. However even if the staff was mean, the food would bring me back everytime.

Always so good but short staffed all the time. Love the matcha l, burger and the people.

Been here a couple times. Food is good! Service is great I highly recommend this place for brunch. read more

I love this place for brunch. I order the chicken waffles. It's perfect and I can't believe how amazing it tastes

Went here a few months ago for breakfast and the food was very good. My bacon was thick and flavorful my eggs were perfect and the smashed potatoes were perfectly seasoned. The dish was accompanied with a side of green salad which I've never had for breakfast before but was very good. The service was attentive but not overly bearing. Will return again. read more

I hate writing bad reviews but I got food poisoning from this place. I had the breakfast sandwich with spinach. I liked the food and even texted friends letting them know about it. Within an hour I started feeling nauseated. I was sick for 2 days. read more

First time at Wara Cafe and damn what a pleasant experience! This type of place was needed in this area of Chino/Chino Hills. The Waygu burger was fire! Vanilla Latte with almond milk hit the spot. The only bummer was they ran out of champagne so I didn't get my mimosa I was hoping for but all else was great. Short wait time. Service was very good and their menu is super efficient. The owners and management team are doing a fine job. Looking forward to going back soon read more

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Found this place last minute after leaving the strawberry farm. Given four stars because I feel that the ambiance could have been better. Not sure if it was not a good day (we went on Saturday) but there was no soft music playing. I had to put on smooth jazz on my phone to catch a vibe. Also, this end of the plaza is completely dead. Almost like the businesses will be shut down soon. The workers seem like they were ready to go. Didn't offer us any water upon seating myself and my group. We got breakfast sandwich served with fruit, chicken and waffles, and French toast. Chicken and waffle had an excellent taste. We really enjoyed it. Next time I think I will just order and pick up. read more

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The food and service was great! I stopped by on a Sunday around 11 and there was a pretty long wait but I joined the wait-list via Yelp (must be in a 1 mile Radius to do this). We came here hoping to eat before an appointment we had but unfortunately as soon as we ordered, my rep asked me to meet them and I had to leave. The staff was very understanding and packaged everything up for us to go instead. They let us drink our matcha and chai while we waited for the food to come out. Very good food! I didn't take pics of the food. read more

Wara Cafe - Chai and matcha lattes with almond milk 10/10! - Cafes Near Me - Chino, California

Wara Cafe is a hidden gem in Chino. What makes it super unique is that the same restaurant serves shabu at night, and is now a cafe during the morning! The food itself is delicious. I tried the French toast with ube filling, fried chicken Croffle, and the wagyu burger. The French toast was amazing. Super light and refreshing. The fried chicken croffle and the wagyu burger were super flavorful and was huge! I also tried the ube latte and it was soothing and tasteful. Service was great. Shoutout to Jessica for answering all our questions and made our experience great. Definitely check them out when you're in the area! read more

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A lot of the more known brunch places in Chino Hills had long waits so we were relieved to find Wara Cafe and be seated upon our arrival. They had an extensive assortment of food and drink. The croffle with fried chicken, Wagyu burger and all their drinks were delicious. The service was attentive and timely. The ambiance was nothing special but there was ample seating. It seems that this establishment is also a shabu shabu place at night. This restaurant is tucked in the middle of this plaza so it may be hard to find so keep your eye out! I would recommend trying this place out! read more

The restaurant was very clean. The service was on point. I wasn't sure that I would like the salad with my toast but the combination of the way the dish was served complimented everything. I will most definitely be returning. read more

Wara Cafe - Avocado toast - Cafes Near Me - Chino, California

the food was pretty good. The Breakfast sandwich had plenty of flavor, the sides were pretty bland it came with like potatoes and a salad. I just recently went to japan and the Neo Hojicha i tried tasted like a drink i loved in japan it was very good. My girl got the croffle and she really liked it but it got soggy fast and she doesn't use syrup like that. She got a latte carmel for drink and it tasted like a normal latte ambiance was nice it was just chill and nothing crazy i would go back but not all the time bcuz for the price to not eat the sides, not worth in my opinion. if the sides were fire the prices are fine. overall good expierence just a few nick knacks i personally didn't like but this is my opinion anyways. read more

Wara Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich Croffle with Mixed Berries Caramel Latte Neo Hojicha - Cafes Near Me - Chino, California

Fried Chicken Croffle is delicious, along with the maple syrup with a slight kick. I've been here a couple times now, and it's something I would crave and come back to! I also enjoy their coffee lattes, it has the perfect amount of flavors added to the honey lavender latte without overpowering the coffee. I wouldn't mind just coming here just to pick up to-go coffee! The main difference between the regular Fried Chicken Croffle versus the one with Benedict is that it comes with the poached eggs and country fried gravy and has less of the chicken. I'm not big in sweets so the Ube French toast was a decent balance, not overly drenched with sauce but enough flavor. My partner says his salmon benedict was good but not as good as the chicken croffle. Service and ambience were both nice. Weekdays have a lesser wait time (as expected) than weekends. Would come back for a nice brunch! read more

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Amazing brunch spot. The fried chicken crofile is absolute fire!!!!! Worth the wait.

The food here was awesome. We sat outside and it was nice. The service was really good as well. Definitely a repeat spot.

Stumbled across this cafe on yelp and decided to give it a try. The lavender latte was delicious and I ordered the fried chicken croffle. I was shocked at how huge it was! Great portion for the price and the food was delicious. The waffle felt like a mochi- like consistency as if it was made with tapioca flour delicious! And the chicken was great too. I'd come back to try other menu items (: read more

Wara Cafe - Chicken Croffle - Cafes Near Me - Chino, California