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    Arcadia Garden Cafe

    3.1 (1k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ARCADIA GARDEN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Lamb Rack
    Natalie M.

    Food is good! My family and I have been coming here for a few years, and we look forward to the prime rib on the weekend. All portions are completely shareable. The menu may be overwhelming, but there's so many options from noodles, soups, meats and such. This will always be a place I recommend for any Chinese/Hong Kong food in the Arcadia area.

    Veggie Tomato Soup
    Tom C.

    One of the old nostalgic location for me, and used to come here often during my college years. It's simple, easy and fill with different options. Although their soup used to be free but no longer as a free item with entree. The service is not always the best when it comes to typical Cantonese Style restaurants but you just have to get used to it. The atmosphere is clean and good to sit with friends on a good hangout.

    Selene S.

    Came for dinner here with the family on a regular Tuesday night. There was ample parking and no wait time for a table. Staff was quick in taking our orders. Food came out pretty quick too. Their portions are still very generous at the price point. We ordered 4 dishes and they were all really delicious, especially the baked chicken pasta. The chicken was very tender.

    Stir Fried Veggies
    Sarah S.

    Garden Cafe is the go-to spot for great Hong Kong style food. They serve great breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. I came for dinner this time and there was no wait time to be seated. We ordered the Baked Chicken w/ Pasta, Fried Tofu w/ Mushrooms, Fried Pork Chop Noodles, and Stir Fried Pork w Veggies. It took about 10 minutes for the dishes to be served. The portions are generous for the price in this economy. I really liked the Baked Chicken with pasta. The chicken was tender and everything was perfectly baked and topped with cheese. The tomato sauce also tasted different and a bit creamier than regular tomato pasta. It was so good! The tofu was also very good since it is the soft egg tofu. The other two dishes were just okay but the portion was good. Overall I had great meal here! There was leftovers which I could pack to eat the next day. Their quality and prices are just worth! Will definitely come again for the baked pasta.

    Chris C.

    Classic Hong Kong style cafe, Honestly grew up eating this type of food. Some times in the morning when Mommy and Daddy took us to school or the park, and in the later years coming home from music festival or clubbing. Service is usually good when your closer to the bar, you can usually wave down a food runner or waiter. I got the half coffee half tea for a drink, And the baked pork chop with that bolognese sauce and pasta So good, I usually get lo mein or the half red half white fried rice.

    Diet what diet? Steak and eggs with Hong Kong style coffee milk tea...
    Sweetie P.

    OG cafe serving Hong Kong style flair, with all the classics, hot milk tea, ice lemon tea is really good, their blend is unique and so refreshing. My kiddo likes their combo chicken steak plate, I am a fan of their hainan chicken noodle, their stir fries are also delicious. As for service, we have always had great service, since there's no assigned server, you just have to be flag the nearest one down haha, raise your hand really high lol great place for quick eats and sit down food

    Chicken Steak
    Caes F.

    What to eat at 9:00 PM, Garden Cafe it is! Opened late at night, Garden Cafe is an Arcadia local spot that serves westernized Asian cuisine. My go-to dish is the Baked Ham and Cheese Pasta, white sauce. It's not bad and reminds me of my childhood. The other dishes are alright, but I love this Pasta!

    Lily T.

    garden café- arcadia garden café is such a childhood classic for me. we came back for breakfast for the first time in years, and everything -- from the slightly dated interior to the familiar dishes -- brought me right back to being a kid. i ordered the wonton soup with hk milk tea and the pork chop with roti and eggs, all of which tasted exactly like i remembered. the quality itself isn't anything fancy or "elevated," but that's kind of the point -- it's pure comfort and nostalgia in diner-style portions. they have a huge menu with a wide variety of hk café-style dishes, and i actually think lunch or dinner is where they really shine, since the breakfast selection feels a bit more limited. service has always been quick and attentive every time i've visited, which helps keep things feeling smooth even when they're busy. if you grew up with spots like this, garden café is one of those places that may not be gourmet, but will always hit you right in the memories.

    Pan fried vermicelli
    Travis P.

    I've been to this spot too many times growing up and I'm glad it's still exactly like I remembered. The breakfast deals are awesome with pretty good in terms of price and taste. I tried out these items. Ribeye Steak - Came with two eggs cooked your style, hash brown, and a garlic bread. The steak was actually really good and cooked perfectly medium rare. It's basic in flavoring but for $16 this dish was superb. (4.5/5) Porridge - Its a basic porridge but it has a good chicken/garlic flavor. Its pretty hearty and delicious for what it is. (4.5/5) Thai Style Fried Rice - This was a dish that came with the porridge combo and it was actually very good. Good flavors and pretty big portion. (4.5/5) Vermicelli Noodles - Also came with the porridge combo and was tasty. It's a simple noodle dish that was pretty comforting. (4/5) Overall in terms of value this is the spot to go to. It's comfort food, you'll have a great meal without breaking the bank. Also for breakfast the meals come with a drink (milk tea or coffee) which is a total plus for me. Solid spot for brunch! Parking - They got a pretty reasonable size lot, had no issues.

    Waiters spending 99.9% of the time chatting with themselves and other customer, ignoring requests I made .
    Hank C.

    Went there for there afternoon tea time . Ordered the baked pork chop for $14 . Portion is on the smaller scale which barely can feed a grown men . Taste is just so-so nothing to write home about. What really infuriates me is the service or lack thereof. The time I visited wasn't busy and only Two Cantonese speaking waitresses were serving but they were standing in the other side of the restaurant next to the restroom chatting loudly among themselves and other customers , bashing USA and boasting how great China is. Throughout my entire dining experience I had to wave them for every single thing like order ,refill, bill , to-go box they had the nerve to forget every request I made.. needless to say I didn't tip them well ( which I am usually quite generous at) and wouldn't consider revisit ..

    Kit T.

    I haven't had Garden Cafe in a while and the last time I tried to come here, I left the parking lot because I couldn't find parking. Now, here I am back here and found parking. This is your typical HK cafe, where you need to catch the waiter's action to order food because of how busy the restaurant is. I ordered the NY steak and fish filet with spaghetti while my bf ordered NY steak with chicken steak with rice. I ordered the steak medium and it was cooked to perfection where it was not too rare and not too done. Everything tasted pretty solid and I really like their spaghetti because it's sweet. A must order is a lemon ice tea, goes well with any meal and plus free refills.

    Karla B.

    My partner ordered us food and it was amazing! I love eating at garden cafe, since I was a kid. I love getting the beef and shrimp udon with xo sauce. I usually just order togo and it's just super yummy. They are on the pricier side in my opinion compared to many other places here in the 626 area, but worth it depending what you get because they cook the food here really good. it has good WOK HAY.

    Danny C.

    If you want traditional bing sutt you got it here. I got the spaghetti with meat sauce and it was excellent. Compadre got pork knuckle and she said thumbs up. If a place can get the basics down then most of the other items on the menu is passable. Parking can be a challenge, staff friendly but a concern for me and thus for my rating was their were flies buzzing around and the upkeep is not there. Windows dirty. Still food flavor was excellent. Recommend if in the area. Great location near LA Arboretum and Santa Anita mall. Food 5 stars, environment 3 stars.

    Milk tea iced

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    Good Food selection. Fair price. Descent portion size. Typical Chinese restaurant service (not great).

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    Ask the Community - Arcadia Garden Cafe

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes.

    What time does breakfast end?

    I think 10:30am or 10:45am

    Is this a pet friendly restaurant?

    Pets are only allowed in an outoor dining area which can be accessed without going through the inside of the restaurant. This restaurant has an outdoor seating area, just in front of the entrance to the restaurant.… Read more

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