Chako Bakery Cafe

Chako Bakery Cafe

★★★★★4.9(288 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This is a genuinely exceptional Japanese bakery cafe where the matcha cake and karaage alone justify a visit, but what keeps people coming back is the homemade comfort food—onigiri, curry on Fridays, fresh pastries—executed with real care by owners who treat regulars like family. The space is tiny and cozy rather than Instagram-polished, with a peaceful floral seating area in back, and prices stay reasonable despite the quality. If you've been to Japan and miss that specific taste of a proper neighborhood bakery, this is the closest thing Covington has to the real thing.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Family friendlySlow sitLight foodTraditional drinksPastriesMeetings

Google Reviews

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Jen
★★★★★a month ago

I have been coming to Chako for years! I personally love the curry Chako serves on Fridays, but I also really enjoy the karaage and onigiri combo set. The karaage (fried chicken) is moist and perfectly crispy. I love squeezing the provided lemon wedge over the chicken, to deepen…

Stephanie Nielson
★★★★★2 months ago

Very excited that we stepped foot into this bakery as part of the Cookie Battle! We’ve walked by before but never stopped in. We had no idea they also served sandwiches and had a dine in section in the back! Very excited to come back for lunch! The Mont Blanc and the cookies…

Chibi
★★★★★5 months ago

This place is one of the few Japanese bakeries spots I love! Very homey feeling. Although space is limited while you order, there is a comfortable floral seating area in the back. Prices are very reasonable.

Sidney S
★★★★★7 months ago

Love this cozy place. The women running the store are so friendly and kind. I got the onigiri combo and everything was so delicious. But the MATCHA CAKE.. I will be returning very soon and often just for that slice of heaven.

Boe Didiet
★★★★★9 months ago

We came in for the pastries today. We have few breads and a cake. They're all delish. It's very authentic tastes, especially if you've been to Japan and wanting some Japanese food - come here!!

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