Brunch Built on One Big Idea
Wara Cafe started with a question: what happens when you press croissant dough into a waffle iron? The answer became a Southern California brunch obsession — and a kitchen that never stopped asking what's next.
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How the Croffle Came to Be
Buttery croissant dough pressed into a waffle iron — shatteringly crisp outside, impossibly tender inside. Guests who try it once tend to plan their whole weekend around coming back.
A Menu With No Limits
Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict drizzled with chili maple syrup. A Wagyu Burger on the brunch menu. Every dish is built to make you wonder why you ever settled for ordinary brunch.
Personal Hospitality, Every Time
Wara is owner-operated — and you feel it the moment you walk in. Guests talk about being recognized, about the warmth of a place where someone's real passion is on every plate.
From Chino to Irvine
What started in Chino grew into Wara Bistro in Irvine — same spirit, same generous portions, same obsessive attention to flavor. The line out the door on Saturday morning at both locations tells you everything you need to know.
