Northern Cafe in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

4.3(170)Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Rated 4.3 stars based on 170 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA • 4.3★
Northern Cafe in Rancho Palos Verdes, California is a Chinese buffet that offers an all-you-can-eat experience. With a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 170 reviews, this Chinese restaurant is a favorite among locals. Patrons rave about the variety of dumplings, including boiled, pan-fried, and steamed XLB options, making it a go-to destination for dumpling enthusiasts. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or an evening out, Northern Cafe is a great choice, offering servesLunch and servesDinner, as well as servesCoffee. Reviewers praise the restaurant's foodServiceOptions, including takeout, dineIn, and delivery. With a lively atmosphere and friendly service, Northern Cafe is a Rancho Palos Verdes gem.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
29050 S Western Ave #100, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Phone
(424) 342-9044
Today
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Rating
4.3 (170 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food Quality Consistent Across All Northern Cafe Locations×2Including Boiled×2Making It A Go-To Destination For Dumpling Enthusiasts×2Pan-Fried×2Steamed XLB Options×2Variety Of Dumplings

Also mentioned

**Delivery****DineIn****Takeout**Seating Options Like

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 35/100
Authenticity score35/100
Authentic

Regional dishes detected

Xlb

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.3 weighted · 170 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.3 from 170 reviews
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median170 / 1,213.5 median
06,067.5 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.3) with the city average (4.25) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 6067.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Curbside PickupDogs Allowed

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Reviews

170 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Northern Cafe affordable?

Prices are amazing for the amount and quality of the food.

Is the food quality good?

Everything was delicious and authentic.

Is the service good?

nice people but minimal service

Is the food quality consistent across all Northern Cafe locations?

Save your money and get something else or order it from the Cerritos location.

Is Northern Cafe a good option for noodle lovers?

I was hoping for the noodle specialties like the one in Gardena (which is my favorite in the region, 10 min more drive for me).

What are the seating options like?

Limited seating options only 4 tables available

What is the rating of Northern Cafe?

Northern Cafe has a 4.3-star rating based on 170 customer reviews.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

Food & Dining
14
Recreation & Entertainment
7
Transportation & Automotive
3
Utilities & Infrastructure
2
Financial Services
1
Government & Public Services
1

29 nearby places across 7 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

29 places nearby (finance, food, government, recreation, transport)

Banking

US Bank

Bank

~480 ft

Restaurants

Northern Cafe

Restaurant

29050 South Western Avenue

~30 ftWe-Mo 11:00-20:30
+1 424-342-9044
Panda Express

Fast Food

1006 North Western Avenue

~1000 ftMo-Fr 09:30-22:00; Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-22:00
+1 310-846-8679Website
Jack in the Box

Fast Food

29317 South Western Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1 310-831-3509Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

976 North Western Avenue

~0.3 miMo-We 05:30-23:00; Th-Su 05:00-23:00
+1 310-514-8817Website
Chipotle

Fast Food

940 North Western Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 424-703-6498Website
Jamba

Fast Food

924 North Western Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 07:30-20:30; Fr 08:00-20:30; Sa-Su 09:00-20:30
+1 310-514-8352Website
Carl's Jr.

Fast Food

28619 South Western Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 310-833-6833Website
Burratino Brick Oven Pizzeria

Restaurant

~0.6 mi
Granny's Donuts

Fast Food

~0.6 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Cali Tea

Cafe

~30 ft
Urbane Coffee

Cafe

~800 ft

Bars & Pubs

Alcohol shop

Alcohol

~630 ft

Grocery & Markets

Ralphs

Supermarket

1050 North Western Avenue

~800 ftMo-Su 05:00-01:00
+1 310-833-3225Website
Trader Joe's

Supermarket

28901 South Western Avenue

~820 ftMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 310-832-1241Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.5 mi

Parks & amenities

Picnic area

Picnic Table

~600 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~610 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~620 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~630 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~630 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~640 ft

Sports & recreation

Sports field

Pitch

~0.4 mi

Vehicle parts & accessories

AutoZone

Car Parts

~400 ft

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi

Travel agencies

Auto Club

Travel Agency

~940 ft

Fuel & charging stations

eVgo

Charging Station

~890 ft24/7
Gas station

Fuel

~0.2 mi