Ara-Tai Café

Lovely views looking over Half Moon Bay Marina. Plenty of parking around in the weekends. Best to book a table for large groups as it can get quite busy. Has cooked meals, as well as cabinet food. Great coffee and the food came out reasonably fast. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Tried their matcha green tea frappe and also their iced latte today. The iced latte tasted good at the beginning, but near the middle and end had some not so pleasant after taste. The frappe was just ok for me as well. Havent tried their cabinet food so might give this place a second chance next time. Second visit. Had the iced americano and also the mocha frappe. Also tried their chicken and seafood pot pie. Then ended the meal with a caramel slice. The coffee was definitely a lot better this time. The pot pie inside was pretty good. They could probably make the pastry crispier, such as put in oven longer or use a kitchen torch, since this pot pie was premade. The caramel slice was excellent and the caramel was gooey inside. Service is just ok, I think staffs don't like working here as I see lack of energy in a lot of them. Overall, fold here improved since last time I visited

Lots of space and never too crowded. Good food and drinks choices. Good value for money. Larger groups can easily be catered for in this restaurant. Nothing better on sunny days. Close to the waterfront for a leisurely stroll. Big windows for the best view on offer! Bring your dog, lots of tables outside to enjoy a coffee with all you dog loving buddies.

Great service and food. Gluten free options availableFood: 5/5

Well deserved 5 stars. The food and coffee is great, great service and atmosphere. We will most definitely visit again.Food: 5/5

This place is usually busy, but worth the wait. Food is good portion size, and tasty!Food: 4/5

Very tasty egg bene, will come back trying out more items on the menu!Food: 4/5

Still no regard to customer service,I'm on a keto diet and asked if my egg could be put on some spinach or lettuce instead of bread.the manger just shook her head and said no.only place I've eaten not to be willing to do something.

Crazy busy at lunchtime. Very nice selection of cabinet food. Plenty of tables and seating. Good views. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Disappointing. Order at the counter. Advised no broccolini which was supposed to come with the eggs bene. Offered asparagus but said I don’t like asparagus and agreed on a similar cost side, mushrooms. Food came out without either. Manager was not willing to bring out mushrooms unless we paid extra. Feels like the result of management/owners’ inflexibility, focus on process rather than the experience of their customers and lack of passion for food and service. Food itself was basic but ok tasting.

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