Cafe Orient
Chinese

Cafe Orient

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← Dow's Lake
Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

ABOUT

Casual Chinese eatery serving dim sum & Cantonese fare, including vegetarian options & bubble tea.

HOURS

Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday (today) 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

🍽️ Service Options
βœ“ Dine-in βœ“ Takeout βœ“ Delivery
⭐ Popular For
βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner βœ“ Breakfast βœ“ Groups
πŸ₯— Offerings
βœ“ Vegetarian options βœ“ Beer βœ“ Wine βœ“ Coffee
πŸͺ‘ Dining Options
βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner βœ“ Breakfast
🏠 Amenities
βœ“ Washroom
πŸ‘₯ Crowd
βœ“ Families βœ“ Groups
πŸ“… Planning
βœ“ Accepts reservations
πŸ’³ Payments
βœ“ Debit cards βœ“ NFC mobile payments
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
βœ“ Free street parking βœ“ Paid street parking

REVIEWS

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Wendy Xie
February 16, 2026
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Really excellent dimsum, nothing much else to say! The beef stir fried rice noodles are EXCELLENT and I enjoyed the cold grass jelly drink. Hong Kong milk tea was strong and delicious.

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Mina Tumbaga
September 13, 2025
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It was smaller than I was expecting but the place surely give authentic and delicious food worth what you are paying. We ordered 5 dishes and split the bill which makes you full and also spent smartly. They offer a good amount of food per servings so it was worth it. We will eat here again.

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WILLIAM CHAO
August 4, 2025
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Cafe Orient is a truly authentic Hong Kong-style cafΓ©. The menu offers all the classic favorites and everything tastes just like it should. Great spot for a nostalgic and satisfying meal!

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Frankie Lui
May 18, 2025
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Delicious authentic HK food with friendly staff with quick service. Ordered the baked pork chop tomato rice and satay beef vermicelli and the french toast, all staples of HK cuisine. Great bold flavours! Definitely would come again!

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Michaela K
May 27, 2024
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Since we first went to Cafe Orient, we haven’t been able to stop coming back for more. The menu might seem a little intimidating in its length, but everything we’ve tried has been delicious! The preserved egg and shredded pork congee, the fried break sticks, and brisket with vegetables has been our go to, but you can’t pass up on their delicious dim sum. The staff is kind, although the restaurant is busy most days, it’s definitely worth it if you have a little wait. Plus, you can’t beat these prices!

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Yannie β€œYannie” Lyn
November 26, 2023
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Great food at great price. The service time was a bit slow, waited 25min for the dishes to be served. But its all worth it. They have a special, order 2 or more plates and it come with a soup and unlimited rice.

I got ζ’…θœζ‰£θ‚‰ (the meat) $20, and 干煸四季豆 (vege) $18. Total after tax $42. Very decent for a high quality dinner for 2.

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πŸ₯— Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Confirmed Vegetarian-friendly
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
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Wheelchair accessible
Accessible entrance, seating, or washroom
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Patio
Has outdoor seating - patio, terrace, or sidewalk
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Full bar
Serves spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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