Carla D.
Yelp
I checked out Poke Cafe after a day at the beach. I was really in the mood for a rice bowl and excited to try this as an option.
I went onto their website, where I was able to view their entire menu and place my order online (I didn't see the option of paying online, but you can place your order and pickup at their location). They had a wide variety of items to choose from (sushi burritos, rice bowls, soup, dumplings, tea), I opted to get their $9.99 poke bowl. This bowl came with two scoops of your choice (lettuce, sushi rice, fried rice, etc.). I opted for the fried rice. Then you get to choose your proteins. They had something for everyone, whether you wanted tofu, tuna, octopus, or chicken, they had it. I went with the shrimp tempura and grilled chicken.
Then you could choose up to five add-ins, like tomatoes, corn, avocados, etc. (some had up charges, but they are labeled). Then you get to choose your sauce(s), you get up to three choices and you can either get the sauces directly on your meal OR you can get them on the side. You also can choose toppings like sesame seeds, seaweed, fish eggs, etc.
Once I placed the order for our group, I was given the option to choose to pick it up immediately OR choose a designated time. I choose immediately and was told based at the time of ordering it would be ready for pick up in 5-10 minutes.
Poke Cafe is located in the new strip mall where Lemongrass Thai and Relish burgers reside. There is ample parking available.
When I went to go pick up our meal, there were signs on Poke Cafe stating they aren't allowing anyone into their restaurant and they would be out to help you. I masked up, went outside to Poke Cafe and a woman who was masked up and also had on a face shield came to the door, I let her know our order, she ran my card, I signed it (they also had bottles of hand sanitizer outside) and she said she'd bring it out to the car when it was done. Literally five minutes later she came out, handed us our meals and we were on our way.
The meal was good. I was happy with the amount of protein I received in my bowl. It was pretty generous. I also liked the sauce options I was given. Everything tasted fresh and was flavorful.
Will I be back? You bet.
Pros:
-Variety of options to choose from
-COVID 19 precautions taken (i.e. face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, not allowing people inside their restaurant and pickup only)
-Ability to order online
-Good customer service
-Tasty food
Cons:
-I wish you could pay online at the time of ordering
Tips: Since they were so quick, it may be easier to order in the parking lot and just wait there while they make your food.