Local Cafe – American
This neighborhood gem hums with the comforting energy of a classic canteen, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of slow-simmered stews and the inviting scent of golden-brown crusts emerging from the oven. Diners tuck into hearty plates of baked rice and spaghetti cloaked in bubbling tomato or velvety mushroom cream sauces, each bite offering a nostalgic blend of textures and rich, homestyle flavors. From the delicate fragrance of steamed chicken with onion sauce to the soul-warming depth of tender beef stew, every dish captures the essence of unpretentious, soul-satisfying comfort.
20956, Homestead Road, Cupertino, CA, 95014-0358 +14088651122 https://www.cupertinolocalcafe.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, alkaline, volumetrics, renal, aip, carnivore, tlc, zone, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Menu
Lunch Specials
Served Monday to Friday 11AM - 2PM. Includes Hot Drink.
- Baked Pork Chop With Tomato Sauce Over Fried Rice - $15.95: Pork chop, tomato sauce, fried rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Chicken Steak With Mushroom Cream Sauce Over Fried Rice - $15.95: Chicken steak, mushroom cream sauce, fried rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Pork Chop & Chicken Steak With Two Sauce Over Fried Rice - $15.95: Pork chop, chicken steak, two sauces, fried rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Spaghetti Bolognese - $15.95: Spaghetti, meat sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ham & Chicken With Cream Sauce Over Spaghetti - $15.95: Ham, chicken, cream sauce, spaghetti Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raw Egg With Meat Sauce Over Rice - $15.95: Raw egg, meat sauce, rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew & Vegetable With Rice - $15.95: Beef stew, vegetables, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steam Chicken With Onion Sauce With Rice - $15.95: Steamed chicken, onion sauce, rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Chicken Salad With Rice - $15.95: Shredded chicken, salad, rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly & Tofu Sheet With Rice - $15.95: Pork belly, tofu sheet, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu & Fish Fillet With Rice - $15.95: Fried tofu, fish fillet, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bitter Melon & Pork Spare Ribs With Rice - $15.95: Bitter melon, pork spare ribs, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bitter Melon & Beef With Rice - $15.95: Bitter melon, beef, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef With Rice - $15.95: Beef, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Runny Egg & Beef Over Rice - $15.95: Egg, beef, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Runny Egg & Shrimp With Rice - $15.95: Egg, shrimp, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tofu Eggplant & Pork With Rice - $15.95: Tofu, eggplant, pork, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- String Bean & Pork With Spicy Sauce With Rice - $15.95: String bean, pork, spicy sauce, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Broccoli & Chinese Sausage With Rice - $15.95: Chinese broccoli, Chinese sausage, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Beef & Egg With Rice - $15.95: Tomato, beef, egg, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Chicken & Egg With Rice - $15.95: Tomato, chicken, egg, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Chicken Steak With Rice - $15.95: Chicken steak, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Pork Chop With Rice - $15.95: Pork chop, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yang Chow Fried Rice - $15.95: Ham, shrimp, rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple And Ham With Black Pepper Fried Rice - $15.95: Pineapple, ham, black pepper, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Fried Rice - $15.95: Tomato, rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Fun - $15.95: Beef, flat rice noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Fun With Black Bean Sauce - $15.95: Beef, black bean sauce, flat rice noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Spare Ribs Chow Fun With Black Bean Sauce - $15.95: Pork spare ribs, black bean sauce, flat rice noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Pineapple Chow Fun With Satay Sauce - $15.95: Chicken, pineapple, satay sauce, flat rice noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Combo Meat Stir Fry Rice Stick Noodle - $15.95: Ham, chicken, pork, rice stick noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Style Rice Stick Noodles - $15.95: Ham, shrimp, curry, rice stick noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specials
House special recommendations.
- Braised Beef Stew & Radish with Zhuhou Sauce Clay Pot - $17.95: Beef stew, radish, Zhuhou sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beef Stew & Tofu Sheet with Zhuhou Sauce Clay Pot - $17.95: Beef stew, tofu sheet, Zhuhou sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made BBQ Pork - $16.95: BBQ pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made BBQ Chicken Steak - $15.95: BBQ chicken steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Chicken Salad - $15.95: Shredded chicken Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hainan Chicken Rice Plate - $15.95: Chicken, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Onion Chicken - $15.95: Chicken, green onion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Canton Style Braised Pork Belly with Pickled Vegetables - $18.95: Pork belly, pickled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Deep Fried Spare Ribs - $16.95: Pork spare ribs, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osmanthus Prawns - $17.95: Prawns, osmanthus Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Prawns - $17.95: Prawns, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
Small bites and snacks.
- Fish Ball & Radish With Curry Sauce - $10.95: Fish ball, radish, curry sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Tofu - $11.95: Tofu, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Chicken Wing (Half Dozen) - $11.95: Chicken wings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Chicken Wing & French Fries - $11.95: Chicken wings, french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $12.95: Fish fillet, french fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5.95: Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Ball - $6.95: Sesame, rice flour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Salt & Pepper Oyster Mushroom - $15.95: Oyster mushroom, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Hong Kong Style Baked Dishes
Classic Hong Kong style baked rice and pasta dishes.
- Baked Super Pork Chop Over Rice - $16.95: Pork chop, hot dog, pan fried egg, tomato & cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Spaghetti Bolognese & Pork Chop Rice - $15.95: Spaghetti bolognese, pork chop, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Spaghetti Bolognese - $14.95: Spaghetti, meat sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Chicken & Pork Chop With Cream & Tomato Sauce - $15.95: Chicken, pork chop, cream & tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Pork Chop With Tomato Sauce - $15.95: Pork chop, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Pork Chop With Portuguese Style Sauce - $15.95: Pork chop, Portuguese sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Pork Chop With Black Pepper Sauce - $15.95: Pork chop, black pepper sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Chicken Steak With Mushroom Cream Sauce - $15.95: Chicken steak, mushroom cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Chicken Steak With Portuguese Style Sauce - $15.95: Chicken steak, Portuguese sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Chicken Steak With Tomato Sauce - $15.95: Chicken steak, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Beef Brisket With Black Pepper Sauce - $16.95: Beef brisket, black pepper sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ox Tongue With Tomato Sauce - $16.95: Ox tongue, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Seafood With Cream Sauce - $16.95: Seafood, cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Fish Fillet With Cream Sauce - $16.95: Fish fillet, cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Clam & Mushroom With Cream Sauce Over Macaroni - $15.95: Clam, mushroom, cream sauce, macaroni Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Prawn With Tomato Sauce - $15.95: Prawn, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Chicken & Ham With Cream Sauce - $15.95: Chicken, ham, cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ham & Pineapple With Cream Sauce - $15.95: Ham, pineapple, cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sizzling Platter Combos
Comes with Rice or Spaghetti and a Hot Drink.
- Sizzling House Combo Steak - $19.95: Pork chop, chicken, ham, hot dog, spam Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Pork Chop - $19.95: Pork chop Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Chicken Steak - $19.95: Chicken steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Chicken Steak & Pork Chop With Teriyaki Sauce - $19.95: Chicken steak, pork chop, teriyaki sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Deep Fried Flounder Fillet With Honey Pepper Sauce - $19.95: Flounder fillet, honey pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Plates
Traditional cafe style rice plates.
- Shredded Chicken Salad Rice - $15.95: Shredded chicken, salad, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pork Belly and Tofu Rice - $15.95: Pork belly, tofu, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beef Stew Rice - $15.95: Beef stew, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Chicken Rice - $15.95: Chicken, sweet & sour sauce, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef Rice - $15.95: Beef, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecued Pork & Double Egg with Rice - $15.95: BBQ pork, two eggs, rice Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Noodles and Pasta
Stir-fried and soup noodle dishes.
- House Special Chow Mein - $15.95: Noodles, mixed meats and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Fun - $15.95: Beef, flat rice noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Style Noodle - $14.95: Rice stick noodles, curry, shrimp, pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Noodle Soup - $12.95: Wontons, egg noodles, broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Brisket Noodle Soup - $14.95: Beef brisket, noodles, broth Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Porridge
Comforting soups and rice congee.
- Chicken & Corn Egg Drop Soup - $10.95: Chicken, corn, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup - $10.95: Tofu, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushroom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Preserved Egg & Pork Porridge - $11.95: Rice porridge, preserved egg, pork Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Seafood Porridge - $11.95: Rice porridge, mixed seafood Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Toast
Hong Kong style cafe snacks.
- Club Sandwich - $11.95: Bread, meats, vegetables Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Toast - $6.95: Bread, egg, syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter & Condensed Milk Toast - $6.25: Toast, butter, condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
Hot and cold cafe drinks.
- Hot Hong Kong Style Milk Tea - $4.95: Black tea, evaporated milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Iced Milk Tea - $5.75: Black tea, evaporated milk, ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Hot Coffee - $4.75: Coffee
- Whipped Coconut Latte Coffee - $5.75: Coffee, coconut milk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks - $2.75: Assorted sodas
Sides
Accompaniments.
- White Rice - $2: Steamed rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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