Chinese

Order the best Chinese near Lafayette, CA

Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Lafayette

Shooting Star Cafe

Shooting Star Cafe

4.6
(6k+)
• Chinese • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 14.2 mi • 49 min
Farther away
"This is one of the best restaurants I've ever visited, hands down. I came to visit Oakland for a work trip, and during my stay I found myself coming back to Shooting Star Cafe well over four times in a two day period. Each time I got something different, and every item was delicious, refreshing, and made me want to keep coming back. In particular I loved their lychee sago bowl with mixed fruit, and all of their drinks were exactly what I was hoping for. "
"We had several dishes that were delicious. Pork Spareribs Clay Pot Rice / 㰖角排骨煲仔飯 had great flavors with Bok Choy and bowl full of rice, too much rice. Shredded Pork Pan Fried Noodle / 肉絲煎麵arrived with pan noodles on separate container. Shredded pork could also be great as a soup dish! Combination Meat Chow Mein / 雜錦炒麵was ok nothing special and almost lacked that wholesome flavor for authentic chinese food. Fried Prawns / 炸蝦was cooked perfectly and tasted great! Popcorn Chicken / 鹽酥雞 was seasoned well! Beef Chow Fun / 乾炒牛河 was surprisingly very good with good flavors. Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings / 椒鹽雞中翼 were ok and our least favorite, very oily and arrived soggy. "
Wonton Noodle Soup / 雲吞湯麵
Egg noodles with wontons, green onions, and fresh lettuce in a savory broth.
$16.97
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings / 椒鹽雞中翼
Golden fried and tossed with garlic, chili and aromatic spices
$12.95
Popcorn Chicken / 鹽酥雞
the home made pork and shrimp wonton with vegetables in broth
$11.95
Baked Pork Chop / 焗豬扒飯
Cold.
$18.96
ButtercuP

ButtercuP

4.6
(5k+)
• Breakfast & Brunch • American (Traditional)
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 32 min
"Buttercup never disappoints! Such fresh delicious food, huge portions! They have the best prime rib ever, it's such a thick slice and the vegetables are so fresh, everything is cooked perfectly, always, i love you buttercup! Thank you for taking care of me all these years! :) "
"They have severe consistency issues. The Prime Rib French Dip had a ton of meat and jus, but the California Burger was just terrible. Overcooked, thrown together, one tiny piece of avocado. We order from here for the variety, but I'm seriously considering dumping them for another diner."
Buttercup Classic Breakfast
ButtercuP Classic Breakfast Two large farm fresh California eggs and four pieces of our thick hickory smoked, honey cured bacon. Substitute three pieces of link sausage for bacon at no extra charge. To substitute bacon or link sausage for one of the following add $1.00: Canadian Bacon, Cure 81 Ham, Cajun Sausage, Linguica or Italian Sausage.
$19.19
Side Bacon
Six half slices, prepared with Texas toast, dipped in our own special batter of eggs, cinnamon sugar and vanilla, topped with powdered sugar. Served with two eggs and your choice of bacon or sausage.
$8.19
French Toast Combo
Bacon, sausage, onions and scrambled eggs, topped with tomatoes, green onions, Jack and Cheddar cheeses.
$20.65
Sunrise Scramble
Three of our fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with whipped butter and warm syrup.
$20.49
Pacific Bay Coffee Co.

Pacific Bay Coffee Co.

$
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 43 min
Newly Added
Cafe Au Lait
Features dark, rich coffee blended with steamed milk. 12oz, 16oz or 20oz
$5.3
Pistachio Latte
A blend of bold espresso and velvety steamed milk, swirled with a smooth pistachio batter and sweet pistachio flavor.
$8.19
Biscoff Cookie Latte
Biscoff espresso with steamed milk, topped with a layer of biscoff cookie batter, whipped cream and cookie.
$8.19
Vietnamese Coffee
8 oz small strong coffee with condensed milk.
$6.56
Maison Benoit

Maison Benoit

4.7
(900+)
• French • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 50 min
Farther away
$6 off on $47+
"Always a winner. Sunday brunch - Quiche Lorraine (individual) with green salad (perfect) and Croque Monsieur for my guy (loved it)! Baguette and French Salted Isigny Butter to have later with charcuterie for early dinner. Our favorite!"
"Excellent Baguette Tradition Bread and the accompanying Baguette Bag are amazing! The bread was delicious and with the bags, readily gift able at an affordable price!!!!"
Croissant
Our Croissant is a delightful buttery and flaky French pastry made with premium French Isigny Butter. It recently won San Francisco’s 2025 Best Croissant Competition!
$4.8
Pain au Chocolat
Our Pain au Chocolat is made with layers of light, flaky dough wrapped around two sticks of Valrhona chocolate, creating a deliciously indulgent treat.
$5.71
Latte
Our Latte is a delightful creamy coffee prepared with beans from Equator Coffees, milk and steamed milk foam. You can choose the number of shots, regular coffee or decaf, and a selection of flavors and milk substitutions.
$7.19
Marquise Vanille (individual)
Our Marquise is a mouth-watering tasting experience. It is made of a delicate pate à choux filled with light custard cream and topped with sweet, crunchy pearl sugar. This is for 1 Marquise.
$3.3
Lebanese Spice Kitchen

Lebanese Spice Kitchen

Lebanese • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 12.9 mi • 59 min
Farther away
Eggplant
Eggplant with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tahini wrapped in pita.
$15.56
Tasekyeh With Chicken
Pita with chicken, chickpeas, and yogurt tahini sauce topped with almonds.
$13.91
Falafel
Crispy chickpea fritters served with tahini sauce.
$5.01
Banana Bread
Moist baked bread made with ripe bananas and a soft texture.
$4.45
Sunny & Fine's Breakfast Burritos

Sunny & Fine's Breakfast Burritos

3.5
(600+)
• Tex-Mex • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 14.8 mi • 49 min
Farther away
20% off on $25+
"The burritos are much smaller than advertised but they're packed with ingredients! I received my order quickly and it was still warm, the order was perfect, and the food was relatively cheap. It's worth it, I would order from here again and recommend this place to anyone. Eat Your Veggies Breakfast Burrito is perfect for any vegetarian like me looking for a good place to eat and get a little extra protein, Basic Breakfast Burrito is good for anyone too lazy to cook or who doesn't have the extra time to wait, it's simple but filling. Hash Browns are great for anyone with picky eaters, my nephew loved them. Perfectly crispy and not oily. 10/10"
"Not worth the price. The burrito did not have any breakfast potatoes in it and it was the size of a Taco Bell bean and cheese burrito. Don't waste your money on this place. If you want a real breakfast burrito order from Toasty's, they know what's up! "
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$10.14
Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, chorizo, breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$10.11
Orange Juice
Two scrambled eggs, sauteed peppers and onions, breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$3.02
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, black beans, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$10.17
Piedmont Cafe & Bakery

Piedmont Cafe & Bakery

4.6
(2k+)
• Lunch • Cafes
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 38 min
Farther away
"We are REALLY lucky to have Piedmont Cafe. The affordable greasy spoon diner is a dying breed anyway, but this place? I've been coming here for a decade and when I tell you I can rely on my breakfast being cooked perfectly every single time, I mean, CLOCKWORK. This is worth its weight in gold to me personally, but then you also have amazing staff, what more could you ask for? Honestly, if they were open late at night a few nights a week or even all week? So like, open 7 or 8am to 2 or 3pm (sorry, can't remember their actual hours right now) and then again, say, 8pm til midnight Fri-Sun. And if they had a few booths and a jukebox, but kept it alcohol-free, this would be the perfect place. I also think they would benefit heavily from utilizing a space out front for a table or two outside if at any way possible; I know the location makes it tough but it's definitely been done up and down the street in different spots. Ever since Gaylord's closed there's a gap that needs filled for a place to study and have breakfast late that isn't Denny's. Anyway, if it ain't broke don't fix it, but just some ideas for them to consider, to keep them thriving so they stay viable and with us forever! "
"I think I left a review for them before but I'm gonna do it again. This has to be one of my favorite restaurants in the east bay, their food is incredible, prices are reasonable, and just the was the food is delivered is great because they come with all types of condiments needed. I really hope this place gets the business it deserves!!!"
Corn Beef Hash and Eggs
2 bacon, 2 sausages, 3 eggs, country potatoes, and waffle Choice of egg 1/. Scramble or 2/. Over easy or 3/. Over medium or 4/. Over hard
$17.46
Combo Breakfast #3
2 eggs { scramble or Over easy or Over medium or Over hard } choice of 2 bacon or sausage.
$19.13
French Toast Special
1 egg with grill ham and American cheese.
$16.34
Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

4.2
(4k+)
• Fast Food • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 13.4 mi • 38 min
Farther away
$4 off on $22+
"I really love Extreme Sausage® Sandwich. This place is always clean, the people are nice and my order was on time. Thank you"
"I ordered a Large bacon ultimate cheeseburger with onion rings - cheeseburger was very good, the onion rings were the best I've ever had. By far, my best fast food burger experience."
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice. 2010 calories.
$16.96
6 Tacos Party Pack
6 crunchy tacos w/ melty American cheese, shredded lettuce & signature taco sauce. This digital exclusive is the only six-pack you need. 1020 calories.
$7.19
Mini Churros
Bite-sized Mini Churros dusted with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for sharing, with yourself. 350 calories.
$3.99
Jumbo Jack® Combo
100% beef seasoned as it grills, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup & mayo on a buttery bakery bun, plus hot & salty fries & a drink. 2100 calories.
$13.51
Hopkins Cafe

Hopkins Cafe

Cafe • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 13.8 mi • 49 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
Ham & Cheese Croissant
avocado, microgreens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cream cheese
$7.95
Avocado Bagel Sandwich
served with chopped red onion, sweet relish, sauerkraut, and chips
$10.74
Kosher Beef Hot Dog
16oz. All produce is from local farms
$7.63
Fresh Squeezed Orange
No Refills
$7.25
Crumbs Breakfast & Lunch

Crumbs Breakfast & Lunch

4.4
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Gluten-Free
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 38 min
Farther away
"The gluten free Giant Belgian Waffle and the 2 Two Eggs Any Style was so delicious. The Giant Belgian Waffle is huge. The 2egg dish reminded me family breakfast on Sunday's. 10/10"
"I didn't really have an expectation just wanted to try their Lydia's Breakfast Bowl since I try to get a lot of veggies and protein I added protein and it was great! I got a lot of avocado with it and the taste was great I'll definitely get it soon I loved how fresh the ingredients were!!!! :D"
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, chorizo, avocado, sautéed onions, cheddar & Jack cheese wrapped in a giant flour tortilla, with salsa & sour cream. Choice of hash browns, sliced tomatoes, home potatoes or a cup of fruit.
$18.55
Fresh Squeezed OJ (12 Oz.)
12 Oz.
$7.4
Bacon - Full (Side)
Stack of 2, plain or with chocolate chips, dusted with powdered sugar.
$7.4
Two Kids Pancakes
Eggs, bacon, ham, linguiça, Italian sausage, avocado, sautéed onions, cheddar & Jack cheese wrapped in a giant flour tortilla, with salsa & sour cream. Choice of hash browns, sliced tomatoes, home potatoes or a cup of fruit.
$10.36
Szechwan Chinese Restaurant

Szechwan Chinese Restaurant

4.6
(2k+)
• Chinese • Seafood
$0 delivery fee
"Crispy ginger chicken was very good with a sweet sauce. I ordered steamed rice but it did not come w/ my delivery. Onion pancakes were also good. "
"There were more onions than meat and the lettuce was not fresh and turning brown. Not very flavorful. Will not order again."
Pot Stickers (6)
(Home Made) Fresh daily made pan fried pork dumpling (Please allow 12 minutes).
$15.26
Chow Mein
Deep fried. (Homemade) Vegetables Egg Rolls
$15.57
Egg Rolls (4)
Deep fried.
$12.4
Fried Rice
Hot and Spicy. Sliced tender beef sautéed with green onions, yellow onion and red hot peppers in our house sauce. Served on crispy rice noodles.
$15.55
Dragon's Arch Chinese Restaurant

Dragon's Arch Chinese Restaurant

4.6
(1k+)
• Chinese • Soup
$0 delivery fee
"The pot stickers are delicious not spicey hot we loved that! Portions were generous on the rice and the chow fun noodles. Big chunks of chicken and very freshly made! We really love this place and are so thankful to have Chinese food again!!! (We have not had since Jade Garden closed we have not had)."
"Really good portion size for the noodles and chicken. Chicken was crunchy and tasty. The noodles were very oily but the flavor was good. 7/10 for me."
Chow Mein
Spicy.
$15.77
Fried Rice
Tender crispy chicken glazed with a sweet and tangy orange sauce — a classic Chinese favorite.
$15.74
Pot Stickers(6)
Delicate pork and shrimp wontons served in a rich, aromatic broth with tender chicken, sliced beef, juicy shrimp, and fresh vegetables. A beautifully balanced soup that’s warm, nourishing, and full of depth.
$9.8
Vegetable Egg Rolls(4)
Tender beef stir-fried with fresh broccoli in savory brown sauce.
$8.77
Kitava

Kitava

4.7
(500+)
• American • Bowls
$0 delivery fee
"Amazing, all ingredients seasoned perfectly. Chicken was cooked well, loved the flavor of the mushrooms and jalapeño sauce. 10/10 would get again."
"The Burrito Bowl was very flavorful with the beans and mushrooms. The guacamole is so fresh. It was prepared and delivered quickly. The Watermelon Agua Fresca drink is refreshing and different- my new favorite summer drink! Thank you Kitava for always preparing fresh, tasty, gluten and dairy free meals! "
BYO Bowl
Build-your-own bowl with your choice of base, protein, and sides.
$19.21
Sesame Chicken Bowl
Jasmine rice, crispy chicken with cassava flour breading, charred broccoli, sesame togarashi, green onion, ginger ponzu sauce.
$17.23
Burrito Bowl
Jasmine rice, paprika chicken, cumin beans, chimichurri mushrooms, guacamole, jalapeño lime dressing.
$14.85
Power Bowl
Wild rice blend from Lundberg Farms, farmer’s greens, hummus, sweet potatoes, avocado, pickled onions, sliced almonds, avocado goddess dressing.
$18.55
Easterly

Easterly

4.7
(2k+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"I got the pork fried rice & Lo main with beef let me tell ya best fried rice I have ever had. And first time ordering from here too. "
"开心花甲Stir Fried Clam with Fermented Black Bean Sauce is spicy and good. 腊肉炒饭Smoked Pork Fried Rice can do with more pork. The 绝味卤凤爪(10个/包) Marinated Spicy Chicken Claw(10pc) is entire different than what is it on the menu. I got a sealed bag with what seems to be uncooked or undercooked chicken claws."
大盆花菜 Stir Fried Chinese Cauliflower with Pork
酸汤鱼片是一道以鲜鱼片为主料,配以特制酸汤烹制而成的传统菜肴。鱼片鲜嫩,汤汁酸辣开胃,深受食客喜爱。
$19.07
小炒黄牛肉 Stir Fried Beef with Pepper
鲜藕尖炒肚丝是一道风味独特的家常菜,选用脆嫩的藕尖和软韧的猪肚丝,搭配青红椒和蒜片,快速翻炒,成菜色泽鲜艳,口感丰富,鲜辣咸香,令人食欲大开。
$23.99
辣椒炒肉 Stir-fried Pork with Fresh Chili Peppers
韭菜炒香干是一道经典的家常菜,以新鲜的韭菜和香干(豆腐干)为主要食材,经过简单的翻炒,呈现出色香味俱佳的美味。韭菜的清香与香干的嫩滑相互融合,口感丰富,营养均衡,深受人们喜爱。
$25.99
农家煎豆腐 Griddled Fried Tofu
糯米笋炒肉是一道脆嫩鲜香的家常菜,精选糯米笋的嫩尖部分,与猪肉片同炒,笋的清脆与肉的鲜美相得益彰,佐以青红椒增色提味,令人食欲大开。
$20.99
Moon’s Ramen

Moon’s Ramen

Japanese • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
Chicken Ramen
6 pieces
$17.95
Black Pepper Beef Ramen
6 pieces
$17.95
Seafood Ramen
4 pieces
$20.95
Peony Seafood Restaurant

Peony Seafood Restaurant

4.7
(1k+)
• Chinese • Dim Sum
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The Beef Chow Fun (乾炒牛河 ) was perfect. The beef was so soft and the noodles were cooked really nicely. The Shrimp Dumpling (金牡丹蝦餃皇) (4pcs) was so great too!!! Definitely order from Peony."
"We had a very large order for some VIPs at a local event and had it delivered. I gave the restaurant a call after ordering online and spoke with Iris. She was amazing and said they would make it very special for our guests. Everything came out perfect, and exactly on time! Our delivery driver was also a winner. He called to let me know the food was there, and didn't leave until I verified everything was correct. The restaurant packaged the food well, and it was easy to display as-is. Everyone loved the food, the portions were plentiful, and the piggy custard buns were a huge hit! Could not be more happy with Peony Seafod Restaurant. Consider giving them your business for your next party. I'd definitely work with them again. Could not be happier."
Siu Mai (北菇滑燒賣) (4pcs)
Steamed pork, shrimp, and mushroom dumplings topped with fish roe — savory, juicy, and full of flavor
$7.09
Shrimp Dumpling (金牡丹蝦餃皇) (4pcs)
Juicy shrimps wrapped in thin handmade, translucent dumpling wrappers and steamed to perfection for a classic dim sum bite
$8.16
BBQ Pork Buns (蠔皇叉燒包) (3pcs)
Soft, fluffy buns stuffed with sweet and savory Cantonese-style BBQ pork — a true dim sum favorite
$7.17
Shrimp Dumpling w/Cilantro (鮮蝦水晶胶) (3pcs)
Steamed crystal dumplings filled with shrimp and fragrant cilantro — fresh, aromatic, and flavorful bites
$8.03
Dumpling and Noodle House

Dumpling and Noodle House

4.6
(1k+)
• Chinese • Dumplings
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$8 off on $55+
"The Fried Ho Fun with Beef / 干炒牛河 was amazing! It was so flavorful and one of the best I've had. The beef was tender and well seasoned. I absolutely loved the rice noodles. The staff was nice and fast. I will keep coming back and am excited to try more. "
"I've been wanting to try soup dumplings and I ordered the Pan Fried Soup Pork Bun 6 / 生煎包6. They had a soft top and a crunchy bottom. They were meaty and juicy with soup. Very flavorful. The Hot and Sour Soup / 酸辣汤 was also tasty with the right amount of spice and veggies. The Sweet & Spicy Crispy Chicken / 左宗棠鸡块 was good but it didn't have any spice, which was a little disappointing, still tasty, but was more of a sweet and sour chicken versus sweet and spicy. The Stir Fried Noodle / 炒面 was also good but I feel like it could have been more flavorful. Overall, I would highly recommend! "
Pork Wonton in Chili Oil(10)-红油抄手(10)
Delicate pork wontons in spicy chili oil, topped with fresh onion
$15.29
Pan Fried Juicy Pork Bun(6)-生煎包(6)
Six buns filled with juicy pork, garnished with green onions and black sesame seeds.
$14.95
Chinese Beef Roll-牛肉卷饼
Beef wrapped with coriander and onions in a crispy roll.
$14.95
Chicken Soup XLB(6)-鸡肉小笼汤包(6)
Six steamed dumplings filled with chicken and soup.
$11.95
MoMo Masalas

MoMo Masalas

Himalayan/Nepalese • Indian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with fresh mint,onions , bell peppers ,cilantro, nuts and slow cooked with rice.
$18.98
Butter Chicken
Chicken momos's dipped in kathmandu style soup added with herbs and exotic spices to taste.
$22
10 Pieces Chicken Jhol Momo
Momos wrapped and stuffed with assorted veggies steamed and served with house special timbur spiced soup (authentic Nepali style).
$16.98
Vegetable Jhol Momo
Chapati 2 pieces. Whole wheat flat bread baked over iron pan (tawa).
$16.98
Yan's China Bistro & Bar

Yan's China Bistro & Bar

4.6
(6k+)
• Chinese • Takeout
$0 delivery fee
$10 off on $87+
"The best Chinese food I've ever had! The food was fresh, the ingredients were of high quality, and the portions are incredibly generous! Will definitely be back! Cannot recommend Yan's China Bistri enough. Also, if you're not normally a fan of orange chicken this place has it nailed down! It's not incredibly sweet and it tastes like there's real orange in it...not like a sugar bomb. The king pai chicken and fried rice were equally as fantastic and same goes for the eggrolls!"
"We have been ordering the same items for years and the last two orders were very disappointing. The Crabmeat Cheese Puffs (6 Pcs.) were almost completely cream cheese, the Egg Veggie Egg Roll (2 pcs) were tasteless and no mustard included. The Shrimp Chow Mein noodles were also tasteless with only six shrimps included. We thought the first poor order was just a bad day but no, the quality has definitely declined. We won't be ordering from Yan's anymore."
MONGOLIAN BEEF OR LAMB
Slices of beef or lamb sauteed with scallions, onions and roasted red hot peppers in our special spicy sauce.
$14.06
SPICY ORANGE FLAVORED CHICKEN
Deep Fried chicken breast meat tossed with hot peppers, dried orange peels in our special sweet and sour sauce.
$13.78
SZECHUAN FRIED CHICKEN
Deep fried chicken breast meat sauteed in our spicy garlic Szechuan sauce.
$13.75
KUNG PAO CHICKEN
Slices of chicken breast meat sauteed with vegetables in our special spicy Kung Pao sauce with roasted peanuts.
$14.09

Lafayette Chinese Delivery FAQs

Is Chinese delivery available near me in Lafayette?

Yes, Chinese delivery is available near you in Lafayette through DoorDash. Enter your address in the DoorDash app or website to find the best Chinese options available for delivery near you.

Where can I find the best Chinese delivery near me in Lafayette?

To find the best Chinese delivery near you in Lafayette, look for restaurants with high ratings and user reviews on DoorDash. You can filter by ratings to see the top-rated Chinese spots near you.

Where can I find cheap Chinese near me in Lafayette?

For affordable Chinese delivery near me in Lafayette, DoorDash allows you to filter restaurants by price. Look for spots marked with a single dollar for budget-friendly options.

What is open now for Chinese delivery near me in Lafayette?

To see which Chinese restaurants are open for delivery in Lafayette right now, enter your address on the DoorDash website or app. You will be shown a list of Chinese places that are currently available for delivery, including their hours of operation.

Can I schedule a Chinese delivery in Lafayette?

Yes, DoorDash allows you to schedule a Chinese delivery in Lafayette at a time that works best for you. During checkout, simply choose the schedule option to set a future delivery time for your order.

How can I get free Chinese delivery in Lafayette?

To enjoy 0 delivery fees on Chinese orders in Lafayette, consider joining DashPass, DoorDash’s subscription service. DashPass members get free delivery on eligible orders from participating restaurants.

How do I pay for my Chinese delivery on DoorDash in Lafayette?

Payment for your Chinese delivery in Lafayette is easy and secure with DoorDash. You can pay through the app using credit/debit cards, DoorDash credits, or other available payment methods. No need to handle cash!

What are the most popular Chinese dishes I can order near me in Lafayette?

Enter your address on DoorDash to discover the most-ordered Chinese dishes from restaurants near you.

Checking if the site connection is secured...