Chako Bakery Cafe

I stopped by to pick up some special treats for my husband and my lunch recently. This cute, little spot was so warm and inviting. The young man assisting me was knowledgeable and kind. He had great recommendations. We loved everything we tried! Especially the simple, yet delicious loaded bread. Can't wait to return.

I really wanted to give 5 stars, but unfortunately I had mixed experiences. First time was excellent. I called shortly after closing and they were nice enough to let me purchase bakery items. We came back a few days later but disappointed that they got our order wrong. Also had to remind staff to bring our soup, silverware, and tea. The meals were good, traditional Japanese dishes. However, they really shine in their pastries! Their rolls are not too sweet. I recommend the cream puffs, espresso cake, and apricot glazed pastry. Located in a quaint part of Covington, although parking can be difficult so be prepared to walk. The restaurant is clean, but somewhat plain. Hours are unfortunately short as they close at 3 pm. I recommend stopping by in you're in the area for some sweets on the go.

Chako is amazing and truly authentic! We lived in Japan for a few years and I haven’t had anything close to this since moving back to the US in 2017. Kaarage sando was delicious and a generous portion size, shaved ice was just the right amount of sweetness (and not the bottled fake dyed sugar on most US shaved ice!), and customer service was top notch! The raspberry melon pan was my favorite from just one visit. Can’t wait to go back again soon to try more!

I was in search for pastries on a cold winter Sunday morning. I wanted something soft, sweet and delicious. After trying multiple places with dense muffins and hard or savory scones, I found myself at Chako and they had quite the variety of beautiful treats behind the counter for myself and my family. To my delight, they were equally delicious to their beauty. I’ll definitely go back!