# Northern Cafe > Small, modern space fills quickly with families and kids, creating a lively, sometimes noisy atmosphere. Known for fresh noodles, large shareable portions, and reasonable prices, it offers a casual dining experience with traditional Chinese dishes. Busy evenings often bring queues, reflecting steady popularity despite limited seating. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/NorthernCafe5 - Address: 11468 South St, Cerritos, California, United States - Phone: +15624029588 - Website: https://www.northerncafecerritos.com/ - Google rating: 4.3 (320 reviews) ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Food — 8.5/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.3/10 - Dumpling — 8.3/10 - Chinese Food — 8.1/10 - Soup — 7.2/10 - Scallion Pancakes — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The food here is delicious, authentic, and well-prepared." - "The scallion pancakes were crispy, flaky, and fragrant." - "The noodle bowls at these dinner spots are well assembled and flavorful." ## Good to know - Prices for a large noodle bowl are around $15, offering good value. - The portion sizes are large and ideal for sharing among family or friends. - Parking is available, but it can be a bit tight during busy hours. - The cafe often has a queue during dinner, so expect wait times. - Reservations are not accepted, so arrive early to avoid long waits. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.