Shanghai Cafe - Reviews

Shanghai Cafe holds a special place in my heart as it reminds my aunt of her home country. It's our go-to spot when we visit town to enjoy a meal and catch up. This simple mall shop boasts a strong take-out business, and their food is consistently good and filling, perfect for those nights when cooking isn't an option. It's also a great place for a leisurely lunch or dinner with friends. We recently had a crisis when a pre-arranged meal for 20 fell through, leaving us without a main dish. In our panic, Shanghai Cafe came to the rescue with a "no problem" attitude, assuring us they could prepare a dinner for 20 in about an hour! We rushed in and ordered a generous amount of food, including combination chow mein, salt and pepper chicken wings, eggplant, a seafood dish, and a veggie dish. An hour later, we were on our way with food that literally saved our meal. Shanghai Cafe cheerfully and efficiently fulfilled our large order. The food was good, and the price offered excellent value for money. They truly saved our "bacon" by enabling us to serve a hungry crowd. Whether you need a nice, clean, quiet place for an authentic Chinese meal or need to feed a crowd in a pinch, Shanghai Cafe is the perfect fit!

I have been going to this place for almost a year and have consistently enjoyed their great food. However, my recent experience with their to-go orders was extremely disappointing. When they initially messed up my order, I returned to get it fixed. To my dismay, they still managed to get it wrong the second time. When I called to address the issue and request a refund for the missing food, the staff was unhelpful, stating they "don't care" and abruptly hung up. I will never ever order here again due to this terrible customer service. I advise others to double check your to-go order or you will be disappointed.

Having recently moved to the area three months ago, my wife and I have made it a weekly tradition to walk over and get carryout from this restaurant. We absolutely LOVE the food, the service, and the wonderful family & people who run this gem : -)

My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The service was truly amazing, with the staff being very nice and receptive. However, the food was very bland and definitely not worth the price. The salads were just lettuce leaves with a quick dressing, the fried rice was essentially white rice mixed with soy sauce, and the breading on the sweet and sour pork and chicken came off easily, with the meat pieces not even fully covered in sauce. Despite the food issues, the good customer service was a definite plus.

My experience at this restaurant was honestly disgusting. The food was beyond awful; it was dry and soggy, and just so nasty. I'm usually not that picky, but this was just so bad. I can usually enjoy "hold in the wall" Chinese food, but this was something else entirely. The inside felt as if it had a thick layer of grease, and there was thick dust accumulating everywhere. To top it off, the lady at the front was, to say the least, unfriendly.

My experience was a wonderful find for take-out! I ordered the Almond Chicken, which was fabulous! The Kung Pao Chicken was perfect with great flavor and the right amount of heat. I also tried the egg drop soup. I'm definitely going back for more!

My experience at this restaurant was great! The service here is excellent, and the food was very fresh and hot. It's a very small restaurant with a nice hole in the wall feel.

My experience at this restaurant was a complete letdown, despite my high hopes. From the moment I sat down, the service was lacking; our server didn’t even offer drinks. Things worsened when I struggled with their payment device, and instead of assisting, she slapped my hand. This was completely unprofessional and unacceptable behavior. Regarding the food, the sizzling soup had absolutely no flavor. To make matters worse, they provided Rice Krispies to add to it, which did nothing to improve the taste. Overall, I would not recommend this place due to the bad service, bland food, and a strange approach to soup. I definitely won’t be returning.

My experience at this mom and pop restaurant was wonderful. The food is delicious, and the owners are incredibly sweet, caring, and friendly. I highly recommend trying their Egg Roll. The service was excellent, rated 5/5, and the food also received a perfect 5/5. The atmosphere was enjoyable at 4/5, and the price per person for dinner was between $10–20.

What a bargain for lunch! I was in the mood for lo mein and came upon this restaurant in my search in the area. I didn't know how much their lunch special were until I sat down and looked at their menu. Wow! You cannot beat $11 for lunch these days and the food was served on a huge platter! I almost laughed when the waitress brought it out to the table. This is a small restaurant with a few small patio tables in front. It was a weekday and it wasn't busy. The cashier/waitress was really friendly and nice. She had a ready smile for everyone who came in. I wanted shrimp lo mein for lunch but only chicken or pork lo mein were on the lunch menu. I paid $2 more for shrimp and there were a lot in my dish. It was really good. The side salad was plain and just mainly iceberg lettuce but the egg roll was good.