About
Zao Asian Cafe offers a vibrant Asian fusion menu with fresh ingredients and healthy options, including vegan and vegetarian dishes. Guests can customize bowls and wraps while enjoying a casual, friendly atmosphere with fast service and creative beverages.
What To Expect:
- 🍜 Customizable Asian fusion bowls and wraps
- 🌱 Vegan and vegetarian-friendly options
- 🥢 Fresh, healthy ingredients with organic dishes
- 🍹 Unique beverage bar with exotic fruit drinks
Important Information:
- Service style is counter-service with fast takeout and dine-in options
- Reservations not accepted
- Located in a bustling plaza shared with Trader Joe’s and Costco
- Free parking available with some peak-time challenges
Perfect for quick, healthy lunches and dinners with family or solo diners.
📍 Local Insights
🥢 Customize Your Meal: Guests love building their own bowls, wraps, or tacos to suit dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian choices with fresh sauces and veggies.
🚗 Parking Tips: While free parking is available, it can be challenging during peak hours due to shared shopping center traffic; weekdays offer easier parking.
🍹 Not Just Food: Try the exotic fruit beverage bar for a refreshing companion to your meal, a standout feature in this fast-casual spot.
🙌 Friendly Staff Makes a Difference: Staff like Tate and Danilo are frequently praised for their warm, attentive service, enhancing the overall dining experience.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
👉 Best For
- •Healthy lunches
- •Vegan and vegetarian diners
- •Solo dining
- •Casual groups
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18374 Cottonwood Dr #110, Parker, CO 80138Review Sentiment
Based on 248 Google reviews
"Zao Asian Cafe is highly praised for its fresh, tasty food, friendly and accommodating staff, and healthy customizable menu options. Customers appreciate the vegan and vegetarian choices and quick, clean service. Negative remarks include occasional portion size concerns and inconsistent service attitude, with some patrons noting a less welcoming staff presence and difficult parking during busy times."
What You'll Find
- •Rice Bowls
- •Wraps
- •Tacos
- •Yakisoba Noodles
- •Bahn Mi
- •Meatballs
- •Teriyaki
- •Yellow Curry
- •Vegan Options
- •Vegetarian Options
- •Organic Dishes
- •Fresh Juices
📆 Best Times to Visit
Visit midweek late afternoons and early evenings for quieter dining; weekends and Sundays post-lunch are peak busy times; no reservations needed.
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