Chako Bakery Cafe

Chako is a cute little place on Main in Covington, with a small selection of lunch plates, breads and cake.The sandwiches here do not disappoint, with its thick cut of pork or chicken. The tonkatsu didn’t have its traditional panko crust as far as I could tell, but it was still great. Definitely more than filling for a simple lunch.Something that was confusing was the “karaage sando”, which does not mean a sandwich and side of karaage, but instead essentially refers to chicken katsu sandwich.

It was absolutely delicious!! The kaarage was very juicy, and the salmon onigiri was extra flavorful! We drove an hour to come here, and the staff was very nice and friendly as I stumbled my way through a conversation in japanese. Will come here every chance I get!

Very kind staff and wonderful Japanese style bakery. What can go wrong?

Very good!! Strongly recommend this place.

Got the onigiri lunch box, it came with deliciously fried chicken and a fresh salad. It's the only place in town that serves onigiri, and it tastes totally authentic. Absolutely recommend.

Amazing cakes and fruit rolls. Truly the best in tristate area. No one can even come close to their quality. Thank you

We had the karaage sando and the onigiri and karaage lunch. Everything was fresh and very high quality. The karaage was incredibly delicious. I loved the onigiri.

Great please with nice and quite environment. Good selection of pastries and cakes. Tried almost everything available and they all taste good. They have bread as well. Sandwich is great,chicken katsu is sooooo juicy and tender. Would definitely come again.

Really enjoyed talking to the cashier. She was so nice to my niece and I. And the owner was super nice. The breads and desserts I had were good. Will update after I order a cake from there.

I received an absolutely beautiful and heavenly cake from Chako's bakery for my birthday. The cafe smelled amazing already, but the moment she lifted the lid of the cake container, the room filled with the scent of french cream and berries. I may never find a finer cake, unless I get another from Chako; she is truly the hidden gem of Covington.

All the food here is delicious! Get a bread, I've tried a lot of their breads and it's always changing so there is always something new to try along with some favorites that come back. Chako has some great breads, the flavors are balanced so well! It's not so sweet that it makes you feel guilty about eating it. The Bread tastes fresh and flavorful. Their lunch items are also great! The Katsu Sando is so good, and the Karaage (fried chicken) is perfect. These items are made to order so it does take a little bit of time to but it's more than worth it to get such a great meal! Plus you can sit down and enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee, and a sweet bread. It's a must try!

Chako Bakery Cafe is a great place to grab a quick bite of delicious pastries. There are also savory choices that I will try next time. It has a cozy dining area that can seat a large group. The people working there were very nice. Definitely worth a visit.

This place is amazing. Super friendly, fantastic food, very clean, and peaceful. For anyone who has been to Japan and is looking to get authentic flavors that you can't find anywhere else...this is the place to go. Do yourself a favor and go on Fridays and get the curry soup...it will change your life

Best bakery in Cincinnati area 🍞

Chako Bakery Cafe is a lovely place to spend a lazy day. The bakery selctions are always unique and tasty. The "setto" or dining sets are beyond delicious and offer a peak at what a true Japanese dining experience looks like. The decor is simple and pleasing. The staff are always friendly and helpful. This is by far one of my favorite places in the Cincy and Northern KY area!