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Wara Cafe

4.1 (369 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Avocado Toast
Christina X.

I had a lovely brunch with my friend here a week ago. The server helping us recommended the Spanish Latte and it was the right amount of sweetness and spiciness. My avocado toast was delicious and the salad with vinaigrette dressing complimented it nicely.

Steak and eggs
Sergio A.

Amazing food! The steak and eggs were top-tier, and it tasted like some good-quality beef. The service was great. I arrived right when it opened so it was crowded. However, I can see this place getting crowded quickly. The location is a little hidden from the parking lot however inside it is very clean and well maintained. I recommend this place if you're in the area.

Fried Chicken Croffle
Sandy N.

Came here on a Saturday morning for brunch and was seated right away. My fiancé and I ordered the Fried Chicken Croffle and Smoked Salmon Benedict. The Fried Chicken Croffle was delicious and was fried perfectly with a very nice crunch to it. The dipping sauce was also unique with it being sweet and savory, while also having that nice Asian fusion to it. However, it was also not necessary as the chicken itself had a whole ton of flavors already. As for the smoked salmon benedict, I thought it was delicious, however, I didn't like the breading as it was super wet/moist. Overall, the staffs were nice and the food was good. The portion size was also pretty big so we actually had several leftovers. Plenty of parking.

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!

Iced latte, iced matcha, hot latte
Melissa M.

We tried a few different coffees as well as a matcha and ordered 3 different breakfast items. I wasn't a huge fan of the horchata latte but the Spanish latte was pretty decent as well as the matcha. The steak and eggs with the chimichurri sauce was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. The chilaquiles were good and we added chicken. Lastly we had the croffle with berries and it was larger than expected. The ambiance is clean, however, the restroom has a very distinct smell of urine. The staff was friendly but it feels as though they try to avoid eye contact so they can avoid your table. There were just a couple staff so maybe they were understaffed that day. Overall, I would return to try a few more breakfast items.

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!

Steak & eggs
Vera M.

Waited for 20 minutes for our order to be taken & waited another 25 minutes for drinks. Service isn't great. Will update again if we ever get our food. Update: food took 50 minutes to receive, but the food didn't disappoint. I ordered the steak & eggs. Food was good, but won't come back again.

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

Menu
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.

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.

Steak and egg breakfast
Luis M.

It was tucked away in a shopping area. Apparently they share the space or convert the space to a different concept at night time. The seating situation could use work. There's a tablet that you MUST sign up on to be sat. I feel like a greeter would be a bit easier but I like the concept. I would maybe make a sign or bring more attention to it. The staff once you get sat were AMAZING. I got corn matcha, really good, you have to request it sweetened, I didn't but you should. I got a steak and egg breakfast with fingerling potatoes and a salad. The potatoes were perfect and everything was cooked masterfully. Awesome pit stop for a quick breakfast and if you wanted to impress.

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!

Fried Chicken burger  pesto chicken sandwich
Eliana S.

highlights: - very friendly and attentive staff - food presentation was great - taste of the food was good and the serving size was good - seated quickly cons: - the wait for the food was exceptionally long, my friend and I waited around 40~45min for two breakfast dishes - the food was very good but the wait is something to account for - price was around average but more on the expensive side around ~$20 per person overall: would visit again, but would plan around the wait time, other than that, this restaurant was good!

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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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