Getting in to this restaurant can be difficult. Wait list times are extremely long, especially if you don't join early on weekends. However, it's absolutely worth it! Everything on the menu is incredible! The French toast is like nothing you have ever had anywhere else, heavenly is an understatement! The staff is amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, just delightful. This is a place you won't want to tell your friends about because they will make the wait list longer! read more

Excellent food... waitstaff friendly. A little noisy but worth it for the quality of good.

Cafe Kacao is simply the best -- 10/10 across the board. The food is incredible and the drinks are just as amazing. I had the pupusas, the best carajillo I've ever had, and a chocolate espresso martini that was absolutely perfect. Everything was flavorful and worth the hype. One thing to know: this place is very popular, so make sure you join the waitlist early. I joined just before 8am and didn't get seated until around 11am. Even with the wait, it was 100% worth it and I'd absolutely come back. read more

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Always a pleasure to dine in with Cafe Kacao. The food was gorgeous and flavorful. The lattes are cozy and delicious. And the new ambience is amazing! Can't want to go back soon. read more

Cafe Kacao - Chilaquiles Adobados House Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Amazing everything! The Bloody Mary was dressed beautifully and tasted spot on. The menu is brilliant showing all the details of the food. Speaking about the food, it's worth the hype. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. The atmosphere was vibrant, with a coastal cafe feeling. Check in for a seat for a shorter wait time once you check in with the host read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

My friend brought me here for brunch before dropping me off at the airport, and I'm glad this was my last meal in OKC! I ordered a Horchata Latte, and we both shared one sweet and one savory dish. Mango Pancakes - these pancakes are the fluffiest you'll ever have! Drizzled with house-made lechera and blackberry bourbon sauce, and topped with mango and berries. Vaca Frita Pupusas - perfect for sharing, this comes with two cheese and pork pupusas topped with Cuban style grilled shredded beef and onions, two eggs, hollandaise, and chicharron crumbles. This was SO good and it would be hard to convince me to order something else if I'm ever in OKC again! read more

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YES, you should eat here...But if you're reading this, make sure you prepare yourself for the Waitlist. This is an award winning restaurant for a reason and it's tiny! But if you play your cards right, you'll get in and enjoy a delicious meal. After hearing about this place for years, my cousin and I decided to give the waitlist a try for an 11am target on a Thursday. I put my name in around 9:30am and saw I was on the queue. It worked out as we checked in and got in around 11:15am. They have takeout if you don't want to wait! Now the FOOD. Wait, first the strawberry-banana smoothie was HUGE and so delicious. Not overly sweet. Same for the latte my cousin got - how do they make it so perfect?! We ordered the Carne Asada lunch and French Toast with fresh berries and sliced bananas to share. Everything was full of flavor and seasoned to perfection. The French Toast is coated and slightly crunchy. I would agree the food is worth the hype. The decor is bright and colorful. It's loud so don't expect a quiet experience. Enjoy the positive energy of the spot, it goes with the food! Service was excellent and helpful if you're a newbie. I hope all Oklahomies and visitors get a chance to experience this wonderful gem of a restaurant. read more

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Came here from a local's recommendation and really enjoyed it. Excellent artwork, ambiance, and service. Lots of menu options. I'm writing this review a bit delayed but I remember really loving the house made tortillas stuffed with beans that came with my Moteleño. They were thicker than I've had in the past and it was the perfect finishing touch for me. I've been craving it ever since. Great veggie options. My mom's chicken dish was also great. The wild berry pancakes were just ok in my opinion. I think I was expecting a bit more of a tres leches type taste with the lechera sauce which is my bad just not having ever had it before. Got it as a dessert. It's not that sweet if that's what you're looking for, but if you want a not-too-sweet option then it could be perfect. It was very beautiful. Would absolutely go back here. Service was again wonderful. read more

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Flowers well deserved (claps) I have had this place on my radar for a while due to Yelp's top brunch spots a couple years back. After trying it for myself, it will also be going on my personal list of most memorable brunch spots! Ambiance: place was packed with customers, but we did not feel squished, and our server was a literal ray of sunshine (I wish I could shout out but I forgot their name). He was very thorough and happy to answer our questions about their menu, drinks, and recommendations. I do recommend calling ahead and getting on the waitlist though. The food came in massive (**massive**) portions, definitely delivering on the value front. The pancakes (3/5) were a bit underwhelming (soft and one note, but it was saved by the blueberry topping and mango compote. The softness and fluffiness may be a plus for some, but I prefer a bit more substance and flavor for mine! The burrito (5/5) was amazing, all the sauces were phenomenal (no notes), and the coffee (4/5) was pretty good Definitely got to try a lot of flavors that I normally do not get to at a brunch spot. I love the way that they served Guatemalan flavors in a very accessible and fun way. Most of all, the pride and excitement with which everything was presented was infectious and made for a great experience. read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Second time visiting! The waitlist really helped us get seated without a long wait. The food was delicious as always, and the atmosphere was amazing. read more

Cafe Kacao - Crème brûlée Latte and Pistachio Pancakes (Limited) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cafe Kacao is one of my must try breakfast places in OKC. It's always so good and the portions are enormous. My favorite is the berry pancake, but I love trying some of their savory dishes as well. They just remodeled the restaurant and it's so nice inside. The staff is always super friendly. The main drawback of this place is you cannot casually go on a weekend. You *have* to put your name on the waitlist. My friends and I put our name on at 7:45 and got seated about 11. So you have to be prepared. The waitlist is pretty accurate so as long as you watch it you should know when to leave your house. The wait is always worth it! read more

Cafe Kacao - Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Passing through OKC on a cross country drive from LA and saw this on Yelp 100. Super cute interior, very buzzy (Tuesday morning at 10am and it was full!), wonderful service! We got puppoosa and cochinita pibil. Both very good and huge portions. The pibil had nice texture but I wish there was a bit more spice or acidity.l (if you know Guisados in LA you will understand!). Coffee was very good. Definitely a standout spot in a city that feels mostly bar / steakhouse oriented - although I hear there's great Vietnamese here. read more

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Holy Cow! A buddy of mine recommended this little gem. We love trying unique local places. Pro tip get on waitlist early! Once the crowd hits they are packed. Plantains were amazing! Its hard to find good plantains in the states. But these were perfectly cooked and caramelized. Our waiter brought us a special whipped cream cheese to go with them and holy cow it was a 1 2 punch of flavor. My omelette was cooked exactly how it was supposed to be. Tender chunks of carne asada and flavorful pico throughout. The cubanero sauce had a great depth of flavor. They also brought some jalapeño hot sauce which made my tongue tingle! My daughter had some things that i cant pronounce but was absolutely delicious. The pupusas were so delicious and fresh. My nutella latte was a nice delight with some fancy artwork on top! Dont walk but run to this spot and tell me its not worth it! Huge plates of food for a fair price! read more

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We came to Oklahoma from Texas to visit some friends and see a few sights, and Cafe Kacao was featured on many "Best of..." lists for the city. A lot of reviews made mention of the wait times and getting on the waitlist, as there are no reservations. You can only join the wait list once you are within 40 miles of the restaurant, so we could not join the waitlist until the morning of, as our train arrived the night before. I was a little stressed about this, but luckily the Yelp app gives you a suggested time to join the waitlist for your desired arrival time. For a party of 4, the waitlist recommended joining 2 hours early, so I joined the list at 9am for an 11am meal. This worked out perfectly, as we only needed to wait outside for about 10-15 minutes before we were seated. The restaurant features a lovely mural on the outside wall, and is located just outside downtown OKC. The interior has some interesting ceiling light arrangements, many awards lining the walls, and is overall cozy (but packed). Our waiter was really enthusiastic about answering any questions in detail, which helped as we hadn't had Guatemalan food before. I got the Vaca Frita Pupusas, which was, "Two cheese and pork pupusas topped with Cuban style shredded beef and onions, two eggs, hollandaise, chicharron crumble." and my girlfriend had, Carne Adobada, "Grilled pork steak, fried plantains, black beans, rice, papas criollas & two corn tortillas." I hadn't had pupusas before, and found them very filling and tasty. The eggs, beef, and hollandaise all really were good additions. I also had "off menu" blood-orange juice, which I loved as it was less sweet than orange juice, and had some grapefruit quality to it in terms of tartness. My girlfriend said her pork steak and plantains were especially yummy! Our guests devoured their plates and said the coffee was quite good too. The restaurant was packed and loud with conversations, making it easy to have a private discussion about anything in public if desired. We had a lovely meal with guests, and the food felt unique, filling, and tasty. This made for a special start to a nice vacation. read more

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Believe the hype! This place was wonderful! The food was amazing but the coffee!! The coffee was the best! Ended up scheduling on the waitlist ahead of time. Checked in when we arrived and it was about a hour wait. The service was efficient and he was on point! read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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When coming to Cafe Kacao always have to get the French toast which is delicious--golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly sweet. A comforting, satisfying breakfast. Also tried a mocha latte for the first time. What was very sweet and tasty? Definitely, will go back and try it again. I server was very nice, and she told us a special for the day. I love Cafe Kacao. read more

Cafe Kacao - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Always a great experience at Cafe Kacao. Started with their hot chocolate (drank before we could get a pic) and Nutella latte. Both very delicious. They had a special Dubai chocolate pancake and we ordered that for the table. It was so good and good for people who don't like Dubai chocolate as the pistachio was not overwhelming. I got the desayuno chapin and added the pulled pork on the side and partner got the pulled pork burrito. Both very good and the pulled pork is a must! Service was great too as always. Only downside to Cafe Kacao is how loud it gets inside because of how busy they always are, hard to talk to the people at your table. read more

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We had a bad start with a much longer wait time than quoted and a rude hostess, but once we were seated our server was great and the manager was wonderful. The manager shared that she heard we had a much longer wait than expected and she was super nice. I visit Cafe Kacao every time I'm in Oklahoma from North Carolina so I was sad to have a rocky start but it quickly got better. The entire restaurant is beautiful and I really love their brand new (new to me anyway as I visit Oklahoma every other year) mural on the side of the building. The drinks and the food are absolutely amazing. I really love their black beans and sweet plantains. My husband enjoyed their French toast. You cannot go wrong with any of their menu items. read more

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Lovely restaurant with art and paintings that provide rich cultural flair! Our server was very friendly and hospitable. The food (omelette, Tikal plate, egg scrambles) was delicious! read more

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Wow! Best food I've had in awhile! Definitely the best food in okc! I've been to Guatemala and I love their food and culture and this definitely reminded me of Guatemala! A must try! Also, amazing service. read more

Came here expecting a great experience based on the hype, but honestly, it started off bad and never recovered. We were stopped outside and not even allowed to step in, then told to wait. After standing around, we were informed over the radio that they weren't accepting walk-ins at all. No clear communication upfront, no courtesy, just a waste of time standing there to be turned away. If you're not taking walk-ins, say it immediately and clearly instead of having people wait around outside. Very poor customer experience from the start. read more

Don't fall for the wait list for two 5-10 min. We did this on Sunday and arrived. One group of four waiting outside. The young woman told us without apology that the wait was not 5-10 minutes, but 5 hours! She claimed there were 148 people ahead of us in line. Now how does this work? We of course, left and ate elsewhere. Very disappointing! Why put something on their website that creates such a mess. I enjoy the food, but it will be a very long time if ever we attempt to eat at the little Cafe Kacao. This is not the right way to treat your customers. read more

Cafe Kacao is what I feel is one of the premier breakfast spots of all of OKC. Wait is long even though you have reserved for a while but it so well worth it. I'm not here too often since I'm in Moore but when ever I'm close by I like to a nice plate of pancakes or what ever is on the menu! read more

First off, get on the Waitlist, or you'll be waiting forever. This is a very busy restaurant and for good reasons. Great food, great service. The atmosphere is alright,you're really just looking at a large room and people everywhere. The food is outstanding and the portions are large enough to share. We ordered the vaca frita y pupusas with a side of plantains. Our friends got the pupusas so we could taste the refried beans and the breakfast burrito ranchero which could feed three. Prices are competitive especially if you share. Parking is limited but there's some across the street. read more

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Best French toast I've had in my life. Every bite of the chilaquiles dish was packed with flavor. Everyone should go here. Well worth the $ and wait. read more

Cafe Kacao - Chilaquiles Adobados - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Absolutely delicious. Went back with family & they have completely modern revamped it! read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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I made an online reservation and was noted it would be ready in 5 minutes. I arrived in 5 minutes with 4 people waiting outside to be seated. When I went to check in I was told I was 188 in the queue. This is impossible. If I was 188, where were the other 187 people? And what was the hostess going to do after seating the 4 people in front of me, hold an empty table? When I checked the online system the option to check my place in the queue did not show anything. I believe the online system is the result of a lazy or ignorant programmer, but the result is there is no way to make a reservation. And the obvious question is what the hostess does when there is no one in line, a party waiting and an empty table? Even though I like the food , I will probably never go back. read more

This is the best meal I have ever had. HANDS DOWN. I get a burrito with no meat add avocado to make it vegetarian and its the best thing I have ever eaten. The flavor of EVERYTHING. The black beans taste like heaven. The potato's = PERFECTION! The vibe is spot on. Friendly, attentive, clean - JUST AMAZING. Eat here! You will not be disappointed. 10/10 for food, vibes, and place. read more

This is one of our favorite places in OKC. Every time we are in town it's a mandatory stop. The wait time is quite long so be prepared but it's so worth it. The inside is quite small and gets pretty packed so if you don't mind brushing with other people, this is such a cozy environment. Food is always so delicious and the drinks are on another level. read more

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Very crowded at lunch given popularity but seated after only about a 5-7 min wait. Service was prompt. Food is outstanding. Warm flavors. Excellent seasoning and spice. Overall delicious meal. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This is the brunch spot I have heard about constantly since I moved to the OKC area... why? Food wasn't bad, but just ok (6/7). I had one of the meals with the grilled steak and it was so tough, it was inedible. Maybe I'm missing something because I don't like eggs, but this place is not worth the wait. So many other amazing brunch spots jn OKC. read more

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Café Kacao isn't just the best brunch spot in OKC; it's one of the best brunches I've had anywhere in the U.S. Everything, from the quality of the food to the coffee and service, has never let us down. The only downside is the wait times. I really wish they accepted reservations. Even if we join the waitlist around 7-8 a.m., we still usually have to check in and wait another 30 minutes to an hour. The place is always busy, and it can feel pretty cramped inside. However, the food makes it worthwhile every time. I love everything here! I highly recommend the Cuban omelet, the Tikal, the Carne Asada, the fruit/nutella pancakes, and the banana Nutella coffee. read more

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First, this restaurant was phenomenal!! The service was amazing, the food was unmatched and the coffee was delectable. This has become my favorite place to eat in the OKC area. It was lively inside with everyone having conversations amongst each other. read more

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Visiting from California. Wanted a brunch place and found this restaurant in Yelp. Food pictures looked delicious so decided we would try it. Joined the wait list on Yelp and glad we did. Got seated within minutes from our arrival. The staff is very pleasant and helpful with suggestions for first timers. The place was busy and can obviously loud, but it just shows you what a popular place this is. The portions to any of their entrees are a lot so we ended up sharing what we ordered: Tikal and Pupusas breakfast. We also ordered blood orange, chamomile tea and Japanese matcha with coconut milk. Everything was so tasty and very happy with our order Sadly, we probably won't be back to visit Oklahoma anytime soon, but highly recommend this place. read more

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We love this place. Always delicious. A place where the food looks like the photos! read more

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Another spot in Oklahoma I saw on a YouTube video. There is no other way to say this but this place was amazing!!!! What a find!! Great, filling and unique food. However, this place is busy. Make reservations and be ready to wait but it is worth it. My wife had the French Toast and I had the Migas plate. I don't remember exactly what the plate was called but it was Migas with chorizo. All was great. Even the fruit that the plates were garnished with were epic. We are already planning our next trip to OKC just to come back to Cafe Kacao. The only negative, and I hate to say negative, but this place is small and they try to fit a lot of people in so the wait is not so long. However, that means you are on top of each other. We were so close to the table next to us I could have reached over and tried their breakfast. read more

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Coffee was 5/10 but food was 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Everyone was so nice! read more

Cafe Kacao - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Food is always delectable. Tried the fresh fruit smoothie for the first time and it was so yum! Martin was our server and was very attentive and helpful. It's quite small inside so know you will be sitting close by others. My only reason for 4 stars is because of the wait. Thursday around 10am was about a 10 minute which is perfectly fine. The last time I came here it was a 4hr wait time over the weekend, so be prepared for that. read more

Cafe Kacao - Tikal and Migallas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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As authentic as it gets!!! Cafe Kakao offers a wide variety of Guatemalan food. It's a culinary adventure of the founder Veronica Zelada's background and culture. Our family cozied up to the bar and enjoyed our breakfast there. Not only were the coffees and meals delicious but the waitstaff was so welcoming and treated us like family from beginning to end. read more

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Food was great and service was fast and food came out hot and amazing. The inside was very small and intimate but very comfortable. I will be coming back again read more

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