Charming Cafe-does not deliver
About This Spot
Stepping into Charming Cafe in Crosby, Texas, feels like discovering a quietly cherished neighborhood refuge where time slows just enough to savor each moment. The space holds a comforting simplicity, neither rushed nor overly polished, inviting you to settle in with gentle ease. It’s the kind of place where familiar faces might nod in greeting and the pace of the lunch hour hums with steady, contented rhythms.
Here, the atmosphere is warm and unassuming, reflecting the genuine care woven into every detail—an experience less about flair and more about feeling genuinely welcomed. As you settle at the table, the balance of aromas and subtle background chatter creates an unpretentious backdrop, perfect for conversations or a peaceful solo lunch. The staff moves with sincere attentiveness, attentive but never hurried, adding a layer of ease that makes the place feel like a dependable haven.
The culinary journey embraces traditional Asian flavors with dishes that spotlight both comforting classics and thoughtful specialties. It’s a place where sushi arrives with inviting freshness and a familiar hand touches pepper steak or General TSO’s chicken with quiet confidence. The lunch specials are a steady draw—generous portions that pair satisfying textures and flavors without the pressure of formality. Whether it’s the subtle sweetness woven through a spicy Kung Pao or the delicate crispness of tempura battered vegetables and shrimp, each bite carries a sense of thoughtfully prepared, home-leaning fare.
What stands out most is the way Charming Cafe holds onto a reassuring sense of constancy. Many locals return, drawn back by memories tied to familiar rolls or comforting bowls of egg drop soup, their experience enriched by the steady kindness of the staff and the unpretentious environment. It’s the type of place that feels like a steady thread in the fabric of Crosby’s dining landscape—familiar, rooted, and quietly proud to offer a slice of traditional flavors with a genuine heart.
What’s Available Here
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Fast service
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Serves local specialty
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
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Table service
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Bar on site
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Toilet
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Casual
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Cosy
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Quiet
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Trendy
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Groups
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
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Free of charge street parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM | |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
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S D 31 Dec 2025
Moo goo gai pan is lovely!!! Great portion size also! They use white sauce everyone doesn’t use white sauce for Moo goo gai pan! Great meat to vegetable ratio!
Kim s 20 Dec 2025
I have been ordering the Mt Fuji Maki for 15 yrs. It is still amazing.
Maria Facundo 06 Dec 2025
Hidden gem. Love that we have this place in Crosby. Great food great sushi and the service is consistently awesome.
Jill Dawsen 09 Nov 2025
Love this restaurant. Food is so good. The staff is the best.
Ron P. (Texas Born) 18 Oct 2025
Charmin Café in Crosby, Texas serves a very traditional Asian meal at non pretentious prices. The place has adequate seating for a nice crowd. Come between 11 and 3 to enjoy the lunch menu. My wife the sweet-and-sour chicken, salad, fried rice , egg roll and crab puffs all for under nine dollars. I enjoyed a spicy Kung pao chicken and ate liberally off her plate. The wait staff, the atmosphere, and the prices all say, come back again.
C and W K. 05 Oct 2025
I never go in with high expectations when it comes to Asian cuisine. This place was surprisingly good though! For me, the gold standard is Ming’s Cafè that used to be on Montrose/Westheimer (RIP Fai Jow!). This place isn’t close but it isn’t bad either! I only had the General Joe’s chicken but the sushi looked delicious and this place was a step above what you’d expect from a place in Crosby. The fried rice wasn’t exceptional but the battered chicken and the sauce were good, the portions were excellent! I ate half and am still full.
Samantha Bendo 21 Sep 2025
This place is so beautiful, me and my friends go there after school and they never fail to surprise me with their food. The services is good and workers are really nice. I love their sushi out of any place in Crosby.