Cha Papi
150 Shield St, West Hartford, CT
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in an unexpectedly charming corner of West Hartford, Cha Papi is a modern yet cozy escape where creative drinks and pillowy mochi donuts steal the show—think guava, chocolate Oreo, and mango varieties that hit that perfect sweet spot. The space itself radiates a welcoming, homey chic vibe where the staff genuinely cares, making it ideal whether you're meeting friends, settling in with your laptop, or discovering something delightfully unexpected on a weekend getaway.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
We stopped at this place on our way back from Vermont when we were craving coffee and donuts, and it turned out to be such a lovely surprise. An adorable little spot in the most unexpected place. The donuts were absolutely delicious- even my husband, who usually only goes for a plain glazed from DD, was impressed and hasn’t stopped talking about them. They even passed the test of our very picky 6-year-old, which says a lot. I had the black sesame latte, which was fantastic if you’re a fan of that flavor. The space is clean, chic, and simple all at once. We also noticed the owner helping with orders, which really shows a hands-on, caring approach. Highly recommend!
We stopped here for a boba tea, coffee and mochi donut. The place is very cut e with a Nice vibe. We tried guava, chocolate Oreo and mango mochi donuts. They were delicious. Bobba tea was very good too. I ordered cafe latte, it was too sweet for some reason. Other than that, it a nice place. Definitely recommend
While on a weekend trip to Connecticut, I came across this charming find. Everything about the cafe is chic, homey, and incredibly welcoming. Everyone working there is really kind and willing to help you understand the menu. I can almost taste the ice cream, but alas, the machine was out of commission. Of all the drinks we had, the Ube Latte is definitely a must-try. If you happen to be in the area, I strongly suggest dropping by!
Stopped in after A Dong, to get donuts & especially the recommended taiyaki. So sad, ice cream machine awaiting service -- no taiyaki today. Before paying noticed drink card on counter and ordered hojicha corn latte -- kind of smash-up of Kyoto hojicha latte & Hokkaido corn latte. Prepped by one of the owners, very personable. Excellent summer drink -- recommend you try small sip from corn & hojicha layers before you mix. Oh, donuts very good but today think I prefer the dulce de leche from Mochi Donut Cafe.
I absolutely love this place! 💜 The mochi donuts are soft, chewy, and not too sweet - just perfect. And the drinks taste so fresh and real. The whole café feels modern, cozy, and super inviting - definitely a spot you want to keep coming back to ✨ The owner is amazing! You can tell he really loves what he does and knows it inside out. He’s always there to help, cares about every little detail, and takes the time to respond to every review here in Google. That says a lot about how much he values his customers 🙌🏼 The staff is super friendly and welcoming, always ready to explain the menu and help you choose. And I have to mention the cleanliness - everything is spotless, tables always shining 🤩, which is so important for me. Cha Papi is one of those rare places where you feel good the moment you walk in - I’ll definitely be back again and again! 💜
Crema Reviews
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