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    Wara Cafe

    4.2 (343 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Vicki D.

    This place has gone downhill. I haven't been here for awhile & was craving my breakfast sandwich & my sister was craving her eggs Benedict to find out that they took out the sandwich out of the menu & they only serve the Benedict on weekends!! WTH!!! So we end up ordering a pesto chicken sandwich & waygu burger. The waygu burger used to have bacon included but not included anymore & prices have increased. And to make things worse today the food was very salty I didn't even eat finish my food. I'm sad that they did not improve this place or at least keep it up. They are still serving water in paper cups & place doesn't appear very clean.

    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

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    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!

    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!

    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.

    Steak and eggs

    I have have called 3 times to see if they have steak available and they are out everytime I have called around 12pm. So I had to postpone coming on my only day off with my spouse 3 times. So the 4th time was the charm. Woke up early and drove 35 mins to come here. Waited an hour to be seated another 20mins to be served steak that seems to have cartilage. Spent like 27 bucks on this not worth. Long waits, they always say multiple menu items are out stock on Sundays. The staff is amazing and doing there best! The owner needs to find solutions to this.

    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.

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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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    4.6(239 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    this is honestly my #1 favorite local coffee shop. i always hype this place up. it helps that it's…read moreless than 10 minutes from my work. i recommend to always order ahead on their website so that your order is ready quickly because the inside is very small. i love how they have so many drink and food options with both sweet and savory choices. they also have snacks near the ordering kiosk. if you really like their coffee, you can also buy their beans here. my go to drink is the mayan mocha. this store made me obsessed with mocha drinks and the way the chocolate and spice compliments the espresso is so delicious. i've tried many variations of sweetness and milks and it always tastes good. i've had their other coffees before and they're also all delicious. i haven't tried their matcha yet because i come here for the coffee. i just realllyyyy love the taste of the coffee beans used here and all the various latte flavors. my favorite food here is the spicy chicken avocado panini. you can choose your side to go with it but i usually choose kale with a side of spicy mayo. it's always perfectly crispy and the flavors go so well together. i have tried some other sweet and savory options and they're all a hit. you can't really go wrong with anything here. the inside is a really small store but it's perfect to eat at quickly before heading to work or while on break if you're solo. not a great place to study or chat with friends. they do have a small bar table inside with 3 seats and 1 or 2 small tables outside with chairs. absolutely love this place. the taste and quality of every food and drink is amazing!

    Came across this shop randomly. It's super tiny inside, no restroom. They have 2 tiny round tables…read moreoutside with 2 chairs each but it crowds the entrance of the shop. Inside there are some stools but again very crowded. Definitely a grab & go vs stay and relax or hangout. I ordered from the kiosk since there was a line. Got the Spanish Latte iced, strawberry matcha iced and a jalapeno cheddar bagel with cream cheese. I wish they had other options than just jalapeno cheddar for the bagel since my fiance is allergic to cheese. The drinks and bagel seemed averagely priced. When I saw the drinks they looked really small. The Spanish latte was on the more bitter side but overall good.

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    Biscotti ice latte was delicious Breakfast bagel with turkey and a side of spicy mayo

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    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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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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    Super busy Sunday here!

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    Lavender Toast

    The Dirty Penguin - Matcha latte with vanilla (front), cappuccino (back)

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    Matcha latte with vanilla (front), cappuccino (back)

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