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Cha Community

4.8(292)Cafe$

About Cha Community

Situated along Franklin Avenue in downtown Waco, Cha Community is a vibrant cafe that has won over patrons, earning an exceptional 4.8-star rating across 292 Google reviews. This budget-friendly destination is celebrated for its incredible beverage program crafted with real brewed tea and premium touches like high-quality oat milk. Drink enthusiasts frequently highlight the cafe’s rich matcha, fragrant Thai chai tea, and Ube & cream. Fans of boba tea are especially complimentary of the boba itself, praising both the texture and flavor as some of the finest around.

In addition to its standout drinks, Cha Community serves satisfying food options for both lunch and dinner. Guests can pair their sips with tasty bites such as dumplings, savory pork bao, and Taiwanese cold noodles. Accommodating every schedule and dining preference, the cafe provides convenient dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. Whether stopping by for an afternoon refresher or grabbing an affordable meal to enjoy at home, this Franklin Avenue spot delivers an inviting cafe experience in central Waco.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Reviews

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Janet Weissinger

a month ago

5.0

First time we went, they were closing in 30 minutes, so the kitchen was already closed. So we ordered thai chai tea and Ube & cream. They were so delicious. Therefore, we went there again today just to dry their Taiwanese cold noodles and the pork bao. The cashier misunderstood our order so instead of the pork bao, we got the braised pork with rice. No wonder he was asking for so many side dishes. Anyway, they tried to fix the order but we had already so much food and I dont think we can finished them. So it was all good. The Taiwanese cold noodles with peanut sauce was refreshing and really good. The bruised pork with rice was also delicious. The pork was very tender and tasty. The soup dumplings were excellent. The dough was soft and not chewy. The side dishes like Kim chi, cucumber salad and Asian slaw all complimented the main dish. Their macha latte and the ube/cream were so good. The ube was made with real ube made inhouse. Will definitely recommend.

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McKenna Arterbury

7 months ago

5.0

We love Cha Community! Their drink selection is incredible, and their matcha is hands-down our favorite. We’ve been to a lot of boba shops, but the texture and flavor of their boba is some of the best we’ve had. They also have amazing food options—our go-to is always the dumplings. What really sets Cha Community apart, though, is the atmosphere. It’s such a rare find: a place with fantastic food and drinks that also feels warm, welcoming, and genuinely safe to hang out in. We can’t recommend Cha Community enough—absolutely worth a visit 💕

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Rika P

a month ago

5.0

We love Cha Community Bobba Teas! They use REAL tea. Many boba tea places use powder and they tastes fake! I like Oat milk and they use one of the highest quality oat milk. We have tried other high review rated places in DFW and Houston areas etc. We think that they are one of the best places to get Bobba Tea for sure! All the staffs are very friendly.

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Kyla Ko

a month ago

1.0

It came out less than five minutes after I ordered, and it honestly tasted like the noodles were barely seasoned. The sauce looked almost nonexistent, and the whole dish was bland and disappointing. The staff was also unfriendly. Definitely not worth my 18 dollars.

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Rhasean Stephens

7 months ago

5.0

Cha Community is my belly’s happy place. 💚 They are truly the embodiment of community; Welcoming, intentional, and full of soul. Their matcha is absolutely unmatched, the dumplings are unreal, and the Vietnamese pancakes are next-level every single time. You can taste the care and love in everything they serve. Whether you’re stopping in for comfort food, connection, or just a peaceful moment in Waco, Cha Community always delivers. A genuine gem.