Chako Bakery Cafe

Best Japanese Bakery in Midwest America. Chako herself bakes everything from scratch every morning to offer the freshest baked goods.nThe lunch menu consists of onigiri & karaage, or sandwiches made with Chako's handmade bread with the choice of karaage (chicken) or katsu (pork). Each lunch meal comes with a side: miso soup or salad with Chako's homemade sesame dressing. Everything can be either packaged to-go or enjoyed in the dining room in the back that is decorated with handmade art by a local artist and live orchids nurtured by Chako.nBaked goods vary from day to day so there are always new items! Many savory options include bacon & cheese bread, curry puffs, sweet potato rolls, etc.nWarm sweat treats include matcha bread, apple custard tarts, chocolate almond rolls, seasonal speciality breads, etc.nChilled sweets include her cream sponge roll slices, Japanese cakes, fruit tarts, cream puffs, eclairs, etc. Some popular cream sponge roll flavors are carmel apple, roasted tea, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, and, of course, matcha. Cakes and full rolls need to be ordered 2 days a head of time.nPrices vary depending on availability of ingredients and amount of time it takes to bake. All ingredients are either fresh fruits and vegetables from the local market or French imported purees and chocolates.nChako always ensures all her pastries are high quality and Instagram worthy. She never lets a subpar piece of cake sit in her display case!

Tasty goods and excellent service, but get here early, petite shop so it sold out fast. Also it is a small sign so make sure you pay attention. LOOK UP!

Chako is so sweet and the service is always amazing. The sweetrolls are to die for as well. Highly highly recommend to anyone who loves sweets

The food is delicious and the service is even better! Our favorite is the onigiri box, you cant go wrong with that!

One of my favorite pastry & Asian Pastry place in Northern KY/Cincinnati area. Love all the sweet and savory pastries, and the cakes. The bread are fresh and amazing too!