Cha Community

Shop Details
The Buzz
Usually busiest Sun–Sat around 1pm
Regular Hours
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What to
Expect
Inclusive Space
Inclusive and welcoming for all.
Study Ready
Public Wi-Fi available for guests.
Not Just Boba
Serves coffee or food alongside boba.
Fully Accessible
Wheelchair access and parking available.
Pit Stop
On-site restroom facilities available.
Modern Checkout
Apple/Google Pay accepted here.
Summary
Discover premium loose-leaf boba teas and delicious pan-fried dumplings at Cha Community, a vibrant Asian American and immigrant-owned cafe in downtown Waco, perfect for a quick bite or a cozy work session. Explore their diverse menu of Taiwanese and Chinese comfort food, from braised pork belly to Taiwanese cold noodles, all served in a welcoming, wheelchair-accessible space.
Summary is based on menu, reviews, and visit data.
Pick Up
From the Owner
Due to continued icy road conditions, we will be CLOSED tomorrow at all Cha locations - Monday, January 26th - in hopes of re-opening Tuesday, January 27th once it gets warmer. We do not want Cha team members or guests to attempt to venture out on the icy roads. 🫶 In the mean time, we’re continuing our 20% off $25+ off e-gift cards sale on our website at chacommunity.com for y’all to stock up and use when we re-open! Stay safe & warm out there! ❄️🥶✨
Out of an abundance of caution due to severe weather reports of freezing rain and icy conditions, all Cha Community Waco & Temple locations will be closed this weekend—Saturday 1/24 and Sunday 1/25. 🥶❄️ Please stay warm and safe—we’ll share updates as soon as we know when we’ll reopen. 💛 To help make up for the weekend loss & closure at our cafes, we’re offering an e-gift card sale for the next few days til we re-open. All Cha Community e-gift cards $25+ are now 20% off. Stock up today/this weekend at chacommunity.com and treat yourself or your loved ones on your next visit once we’re back open! 🧋🥟 Thanks for y’all’s understanding and support of our small business as we navigate challenging weather conditions together in community! 💗
Our downtown Waco cafe (1001 Franklin Ave) will be closing early TODAY - Sunday 1/11 - 6pm for a team new year vision community gathering! Make sure to get your dinner orders in before 6pm! 🎊🕕 We’re excited to create community amongst our team! Thanks for your understanding.
We’ve got some upcoming holiday hours coming up at each of our three shops in Waco and Temple! 🎁✨ 🎄 Holiday Hours Update 🎄 For our Downtown Waco & Temple shops: • Mon 12/22 – early close at 5pm (team holiday party 🤗) • Thurs 12/25 (Christmas Day) – closed • Wed 12/24 (Christmas Eve) & Wed 12/31 (New Year’s Eve)– early close at 5pm • Thurs 1/1 (New Year’s Day)– closed 📍 8th Street Shop Closed for the semester Sat 12/20/2025–Sun 1/11/2026 ✨ Reopening Monday 1/12/2026 for the spring semester Thank you for supporting our team this season — wishing you a warm, restful holiday season!
✨Savory Scallion Pancake Quesadillas✨ - Now available at both our Downtown Waco (1001 Franklin Ave) & Downtown Temple (7 N Main St) cafes as part of our fall menu food special! Customizable with or without chicken! 🙌 Guests who’ve tried this new food option have shared that it’s flavorful and a 10/10 must try! 💯 At our Downtown Waco cafe, food service is all day, every day 11am-8pm.
🍂Fall Menu is almost here at Cha!🍂 Our most PACKED fall menu ever drops THIS Monday 9/15 at all 3 locations — this menu is full of cozy, grounding, and sweet flavors from many different cultures as we bridge cultures and create community together this fall. ✨ Don’t miss out on our new matcha drinks and coffee line alongside our new savory Scallion Pancake Quesadilla!
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