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Cebu Chicago is in a good area but not really my favorites during my trip to Chicago. The food was okay and I definitely would love to order something different to give it a second chance. Tends to get busy on the weekend. They have a cafe section where you can order to-go!
Very much enjoyed it. We tried: - Lumpia - Short Ribs Tapsilog - Chicken Inasal Wrap The food was flavorful and the price reasonable. Really enjoyed the lumpia. Honestly all options were flavorful. Next time will try the bakery.
Excellent brunch at Cebu! A great place to have our first Filipino food experience, recommended by our daughter's Filipino friends. We had coffees and daughter had a coconut brown sugar latte. Our food orders came out fairly quickly and our server was very pleasant. I had the Lechon breakfast - fried pork belly, egg, rice and a cucumber/tomato salad. Very tasty! I would be interested to try the chicken version next time. Hubs had the mango banana ube French toast, and he cleared the plate ("not too sweet; very good!"). Daughter had the longganisa breakfast - also very good, sausage with a spicy zing. The restaurant is large, bright and airy with lots of tables. We had reservations on a Saturday morning. We were early enough that we probably didn't need one, but by the time we left around 11:00 am, the place was filling up. We easily found street parking.
I like this place. It's pretty, roomy, clean, modern take on their space design, and their modern Filipino menu. I think I can forgive them for their value... it's a bit pricey but given the location, you'll understand (rent price and workforce Chicago min wage) I had their ube chicken and waffles and it was PHENOMENAL! Def must have. I will be back.
Good portion size and excellent service! It was good flavors and the meat was tender and juicy!
Got Cebu for take out and was overall satisfied with the choice. Its a good way to quickly get a Filipino fix in around the Lincoln park area The lechon breakfast was delicious with its crispy skin and tender juicy meat. The cook on the pork really carried this dish. The rice itself was seasoned well but I wouldve liked more of the garlic to pull through The short ribs were tasty, grilled well for a nice char, but didnt really have that unique element to it that would set it apart from any other place offering short ribs. It was a bit salty and on the pricier side for what I wouldve wanted to have a Cebu spin to
We came for Valentines day and it was a super cute space and very festive. We ordered a few things, including the lumpia with shrimp, ceviche, and pork belly, but the one thing we came for, which was the cebu lechon, was out by 6pm when we went. We were quite disappointed, especially since it's a regular menu item and it wasn't accounted for during the holiday. However, the rest of the food was very good, especially the marinated pork belly and lumpia with shrimp. These were so flavorful and the pork belly was so tender. The ceviche was not my favorite so I would not order it again because of the coconut cream (I'm more used to a lighter sauce).
Finally got to eat at Cebu for #fahm this year. First off, the place is pretty big with tons of seating. The menu has lots of options to choose from. I ended up getting the chicken adobo chilaquiles which was good. I wish they gave more chicken adobo though. Overall solid entree! Me and my friend shared the ube french toast which was delicious and I highly recommend! All their french toast flavors sounded good it was hard to choose one. It came with alot of side elements like mini tapioca balls, rice crispies, and whipped cream which really brought the dish together. Plus, i've never had tapioca with french toast before but it pairs well together in my opinion. My only critique is that it was a little too wet/soggy from the ube sauce. I wish the sauce came on the side cause I prefer my french toast more crispy. But the ube sauce was bomb - they nailed the flavor down. FYI - The prices here are steep, I ain't ganna lie to you.
Ordered takeout. Large breakfast plate portions. The garlic rice was not as great as other Filipino restaurants in the area but we still enjoyed it!
Highly recommend! Delicious food, great place for brunch! Kid friendly - they have high chairs and diaper pail in the women's restroom with changing table. Lots of sweet and savory items to choose from. Limited vegetarian options but the cebu egg sandwich and sizzling tofu were delicious. Got the ube French toast for the table, definitely shareable and so moist and delicious. Has small boba and crispies for a crunch. Also ordered the tamarind fries with Ada boom sauce. Fries were nice and crispy and sauce was a creamy ketchup aioli type. Kids got mini pancakes which came with a yummy ube syrup Also enjoyed ube tiramisu latte , so pretty and delicious.
First time at the new location. Cute spot, but very empty on a Thursday night. They were very attentive and the cocktails were really good. For 3 people, we split 5 items, heavy on the starters. My favorite items were the lumpia, pork sisig, and chicken skewers. The lumpia were nice and crispy and I really like the mix of shrimp and pork and the sauce. The pork sisig was realllly yummy. Sort of like a breakfast hash, but sizzling and just very tasty with all the different bite size components. I also really enjoyed the tenderness and the flavor of the chicken skewers. They were simple, yet not just your average bbq chicken skewer because of the Filipino style. I did also like the ceviche and the crab noodles more than I expected. The ceviche was tasty, but felt like it belonged in a Mediterranean restaurant to me with the cucumber, onion, tomato, yogurt flavor. The crab noodles were good and definitely had real crab, but I think if it was my main course it would have been a little overly crabby. We finished with the ube cheesecake which was so purple and sooo delicious. I'm not always the biggest dessert person, but it was really soft and tasty.
We happened to pass this place, and I'm so glad we stopped in. I had the Ube Brulee French Toast - "Tres Leches Ube French Toast Topped with Caramelized Sugar Crust, Ube Pastry Cream and Chewy Tapioca Pearls. A Decadent Twist on a Beloved Filipino Street-side Classic". It was incredible. My husband had the Sizzling Tofu - "Stir Fried Tofu with Garlic, Green Onion, Carrots and Mushrooms served in a piping hot sizzling plate" with a side of Garlic Rice. Also really flavorful. We made a point to return, but sadly our second visit wasn't quite as delicious. We got drinks this time - the Fruity Matcha Cream Latte and Iced Ube Tiramisu Latte. The matcha was good, but the ube latte lacked flavor. We ordered the Mango Banana French Toast and Egg Soufflé Sandwich. The sandwich was simple and good, but this French toast wasn't as flavorful and the mango wasn't very good. They have a unique menu, and I look forward to trying more of it.
We had a delicious meal at Cebu in Chicago. The open layout is a breath of fresh air, with ample space between tables, ensuring a comfortable and uncrowded dining experience. Drinks came with an unexpected detail: the orchid flower frozen inside the ice is a beautiful, surprising touch. For an appetizer, don't overlook the Sizzling Gambas the description does not do them justice, they are a colorful spectacle & the sauce has a delightful sweet and sour flavor. You will be tempted to lick your fingers. Seafood lovers will appreciate the grilled "Adobo Glaze Salmon," which comes with Brussels sprouts and a secret glaze that truly elevates the dish. The real dessert showstopper is the Halo-Halo. It's big enough to share, but honestly, you won't want to.
4 months ago
Okay - YUM! The pork belly was 10/10 and the rice was sooo good (fellow rice snob). The breakfast sandwich was also 10/10 and the egg was SO fluffy. Not to mention the banana foam cold brew was so refreshing and tasted like real banana. Will definitely return. read more
The whole is greater than sum of its parts: That is why Cebu gets five stars. None of the dishes we ate blew my mind , but none of them were below superior quality. The reason for the rating is the sheer inventiveness of the menu - I want to try half of it. They all look yummy especially the fusion dishes like 3 different French toast - and a variety of takes on Ube(see menu pics) Shout out goes to: the iberico tocilog steak( thick tocino), breakfast longannisa(sweet sausage) breakfast lechon kawali(fried pork belly ). Yes I said fried pork belly, that is especially delicious after a 15K hot chocolate run, which is what we did. All served with garlic rice, eggs, pickled veggies. The calamansi strawberry french toast was fun. The chicken Inasal was fine. Cebu leans upscale in its impression not only in its space but also in its crew. The staff here is mostly if not all Filipino and they don't look or dress like they are fresh off the boat(this is meant to be a compliment- some ethnic restaurants not just Filipino have staff that act like they don't have assimilated yet- perfectly alright I'm just describing the feel of Cebu - please don't hate me). It is just a touch pricey but they are more than worth it. read more
Went for a Sunday brunch and the place was super packed. Make sure to reserve ahead of time to secure a spot. The place was huge and the inside definitely was cute. Service was great as well, the staff were so friendly! Food wise it was okay, the presentation was great but our party felt like the flavors lacked a bit compared to other Filipino spots in the city. For the price, the portions were huge. Drinks (ube and pandan) were amazing and we'd return for those. This place is very social media friendly but again like mentioned it lacked in flavor. Our garlic rice and proteins were a bit overcooked or plain that day and the dishes felt like they were sitting for a bit before being served. Not sure if when we went it was too busy or if it's simply those trendy spots. read more
Definitely the best Pinoy restaurant I visited while in Chicago for a conference. The ube latte was absolutely delicious and the Cebu style lechon was pretty dang authentic for it being so far away from Cebu! Service was super warm and attentive. The ambience was also very nice and serves as a great dining spot for breakfast lunch or dinner. Highly recommend! Lami kaayo ang tanan!! read more
2 years ago
Finally got the chance to come here! Never got the chance to make it to their first location in Wicker Park. This location is a lot bigger, roomier, and very aesthetic and pleasing to the eye. Kinda gives you warm vibes like you're about to have a great meal at your besties house! Our server was so nice and friendly! I got the salmon with a side of asparagus and garlic fried rice. The salmon was really good. I believe it was marinated in an adobo type sauce? The flavor was amazing and paired great with the garlic fried rice. The hubby got the steak in a bed of mashed potatoes. It was a different type of mashed potatoes than what you are used to as the potatoes were more runny. Not the dish for me but hubby seemed to enjoy it. I also tried the pork belly sisig and that was tasty. I love how the pork was still crispy and flavorful! For dessert we got the ube cheesecake. Very soft and smooth. Great end to a nice meal. Can't wait to come back to get their breakfast menu! read more
My family and I had brunch here. We got a few drinks, pandan latte without caffeine for some and some add caffeine. They were more like ice than drink. But like that you have a choice to have it caffeine free. The restaurant is small but cozy. The only problem is that the noise can be a bit loud because of the building. I tried the Breakfast Lechón Kawali. It decent, but it could've been a bit crispier and had more meat than fat. The garlic rice was a bit too mild for my taste. The Breakfast Longganisa was delicious! I highly recommend it. The longganisa had a great flavor. The service was great. One of the drinks was messed up, but they quickly fixed it. read more
Great brunch spot in Lakeview- open and large with clean decor. Friendly service and overall the food was good. It wasn't great but good enough if you're craving some classic Filipino dishes and don't want to travel far to Uncle Mike's place or wait in line for Kasama. They have Ube everything- I don't think Ube has a taste profile that does much so everything is just purple. We got their Ube ensaymada which was okay. Lumpia came out hot and crispy- the filling was delicious. Mango banana French toast- the french toast was soft and the mango compote was a nice fresh topping. I didn't really taste the cinnamon in the French toast. Breakfast Longganisa- I've had better- the garlic rice didn't have that much flavor to my liking. My friend really enjoyed his Tapa breakfast burrito. We also got a side of their fries- came out hot and sprinkled with tamarind so sweet like sugar. The place was busy and it's a nice addition to the neighborhood. Glad they relocated to this new location! read more
First time having Filipino breakfast and was completely blown away!! My favorite dish was definetely the ube brulee French toast. It had just the right amount of sweetness without being too overpowering and I really loved the addition of boba. They've got bottomless mimosas as well which is perfect for brunch. The space itself is pretty large but I'd still recommend making reservations ahead of time. read more
Cebu was slightly above average. I love Uber so the menu was really intriguing & the fact that the have longanisa was a huge draw albeit all longanisa isn't created equal which is why Kasama is king is this regard. The portions are small so much so that you'll have to order family style or leave hungry/hangry. The drinks are comical & the alcohol content is minuscule. Service was slow because there's maybe two waitresses. My return would be contingent on if in the area & none if the best places are an option read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
My friend and I jumped at the chance to visit Cebu at their new Lakeview location once they added dinner hours. The space is large, bright, and beautiful. It wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. There's a lot to choose from on the menu and the prices are fair. We got the tuna kinilaw (Filipino style ceviche), lumpia shanghai, mushroom humba, and - the real showstopper - the cebu lechon. Ok I am Filipino so trust me when I say that this was best lechon I've had in a long time. The balat (skin) was so crunchy and tasty, it took me back to fond memories from my childhood. Don't pass on dessert! We were so full but we still ate every crumb of the churron. We also got an order of ube cream cheese pan de sal to go, which made for a great breakfast the next day. Very excited for this restaurant and hope to be back soon! read more
I love everything Ube so this was such a fun spot for me. Everything was SO good and so flavorful. The portions are a little small but so worth it for how fresh everything is. Service was great and they even gave me a little Ube cupcake for my birthday which was so sweet! read more
11 months ago
Delicious authentic Filipino cooking. Great service. Good for solo or small groups. Offers happy hour and brunch menu. Need to come back and try the pastries. read more
2 months ago
Truly a new gem recently added to the Lincoln Corridor! We came here for breakfast / brunch and were delighted by Cebu. The restaurant is a Philipino menu with a lovely and well decorated dining area with a coffee / alcohol bar on the side. It looks like they offer both sit down and to go ordering (from the cafe bar). The service was friendly and the restaurant was spotlessly clean. I tried an ube latte and a sausage and egg dish. Both were very good with a sweet and savory balance. A great option for a fun and different brunch! read more
11 months ago
The highlight of our breakfast was the pandan pancakes with the pandan whipped cream. Longganisa was delicious and I enjoyed the garlic rice whereas my partner thought the garlic rice was okay. I enjoyed the iced ube tiramisu latte but the pandan latte flavor was really light and tasted mostly like milk. Honestly a great find! We were very happy with our meal and it was affordable. It's awesome to have Filipino restaurants to try! read more
2 years ago
This place was fire!!!! A seriously amazing brunch spot while we visited Chicago. Food was amazing, everyone working there was great, and we will definitely be back for more. If you're looking for a brunch spot in Chicago, this is it! - Anthony read more
2 years ago
- Good food, good ambiance, good service - Reservation made, not needed for brunch as it was quite open at noon, but probably make one for dinner - We would come back This Filipino restaurant is nice and spacious, and we went around Christmas time, so it was decorated with hanging parols (Filipino lantern) and Christmas-decorated pastries and treats in their display case. Their brunch menu was served and there were so many tasty looking options alongside their sweets! For brunch, I got the Breakfast Lechon Kawali and it was pretty good, very crunchy. The lechon was crispy and flavorful, and served with the rice and runny egg, this silog breakfast was very satisfying. The side Pinakurat Salad was a nice addition to help cut through the fattiness of the pork and sort of cleanse the palate. I like my rice garlicky, so it would've been nice to see more garlic mixed in. I also felt like the salad was a little watered down and could've used more flavor, as it tasted more like cucumbers than pinakurat. Call me traditional, but it would have been nice to also see this served with Mang Tomas sauce, or some variation of it - I am sure I could've asked for some to see if they did. I was still happy with my meal, but it really is your own people! To go with my meal, I also ordered the Cebu Sunset, a calamansi and butterfly pea tea drink. The drink was fun to look at and mix, combining the yellow calamansi and purple butterfly pea. I wish there was more of a calamansi flavor and some more sweetness, as it tasted more like an unsweetened iced tea than a juice like I was expecting. For pookie, she had chosen the Breakfast Chicken Inasal. Her meal was pretty good and very flavorful. The chicken was cooked nicely and very juicy, and the glaze over the chicken provided lots of flavor. The juice of the chicken and the glaze had mixed in with the rice, providing the perfect bite with the egg on top. Again the salad could have been more vinegary, and the rice more garlicky. Sadly, my girlfriend's egg yolk was not runny and quite solid, so that could've been better, but her food was still tasty. She had gotten an Orange Juice to go with her breakfast. With all their tasty sounding items, we had a bard time figuring out what we wanted this time, but afterwards we were satisfied with our meal! Even though I would have liked to see more flavor in some items, the more traditional foods were good and I am looking forward to trying some other items the next time we come back. Their sandwiches, sweet breakfasts, and pastries particularly are piquing my interest, maybe the fusion/modern items will exceed my expectations next time! read more
2 years ago
The ambience and service was great. A lot of room & no wait. Food was a 4/5 overall. - Ube Chicken & waffles 4.5/5 waffles can be crispier - Lagonisa breakfast 5/5 - Breakfast Lechon 3.5/5. The fat sticks to your teeth - French toast 3/5 read more
1 year ago
Cebu is a super cute space and also very spacious! I kept seeing all the brunch options all over social media but we weren't able to come by for brunch so we ended up going for dinner with a group of friends. Their menu has a wide variety of food from mussels, to crispy pork, chicken skewers, salmon, etc. For my main dish, I had the mussels with longanisa and a side of sourdough bread. I'm not quite sure what I was expecting but I wasn't really a big fan of the flavors and the overall dish. The mussels were overcooked and too chewy and the longanisa was way too sweet. I did enjoy the sourdough bread though.. it just felt like a weird combination overall. I also had a few bites of their famous crispy pork. I'm used to the Vietnamese thit heo quay which has equal parts meat equal parts fat and crispy skin. I felt like the pork belly lechon here was all crispy skin and barely any meat. I was taken back by the hype over the dish if I'm being honest. I was really underwhelmed with our experience here (food wise) which is truly unfortunate because it is such a cute place with friendly and attentive service. Maybe the brunch menu could be a better option for us. read more
1 year ago
Tried their chicken skewers and garlic rice as well as their popcorn chicken at Lollapalooza. So good! read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Checked out this cute place with my friends! We loved the artwork on the walls and vibe. Very nice ambience. Food was delicious. We shared the ube waffles and chicken. This is my favorite and will go back just for this! Waffle was cooked perfectly and tasted sweet and the chicken had a nice crunch and flavor that paired well with the ube waffle. Perfect sweet and salty snack. The drinks we ordered were ube latte, cebu sunset, and pandan drink. They were so colorful and tasty. It took me back to when I visited the Philippines and they served you a fresh glass of calamansi juice. For my meal I ordered the lechon kawali. This came with your choice of eggs, deep fried pork belly, garlic fried rice, and small tomato salad. The pork belly was cooked perfect and the serving was generous. Can't wait to go back and try the burrito and short ribs! read more
1 year ago
Disappointing. Our order of Longanissa breakfast and Chicken Adobo breakfast... WAS COLD and at that price, there are better options in the city. read more
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1 year ago
A bit underwhelming overall. I ordered the longanisa, but the portion size and presentation were disappointing. The flavor was just ok. I left the place hungry and went to another spot for a decent meal. For what it was - overpriced and forgettable. I wouldn't come back read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Service is wonderful but the portion sizes are tiny. My entree was $27 and had the tiniest egg and pieces of meat possible. The garlic rice needed a lot more garlic. It's a cute little neighborhood spot if you're looking for quick Filipino food, but for the price, I'd probably go elsewhere if I had the option. read more
2 years ago
I had a good brunch experience today at Cebu. The menu has so many options. Mom had Mango French Toast and I had the Kawaii Crispy Pork Belly. I had a cold brew with Ube foam for beverage. The service was lovely and the room is nice and big. The noise level was a bit high if that is an issue for you. I will definitely be back to try other items. They are only open for dinner on weekends. read more
1 year ago
Big beautiful restaurant on Lincoln Ave in Lakeview. Always great for takeout or sit down. Friendly and smiling staff on every visit. Had breakfast with a friend this week. He had the breakfast lechon dish and I had the chicken adobo chilaquiles. Amazing flavors and textures and we both needed to go boxes. Great reasonably priced modern Filipino food. read more
2 years ago
Sorry Filipina Tita here. It was ok. Maybe because I was still reminiscing the old Cebu in Wicker. My longgonisa came out a little raw but our server graciously cooked it up for us. The ube waffles were tasty but teeny portions for $12. You might as well order the chicken and waffles for $14. The lechon kawali was chewy instead of crispy. The best we had was the tapsilog which was juicy, tasty and perfect. Pastries: enzaymada was good but the pandesal with corned beef was dry. Overall, mostly tasty yet small portions on the pricey side but hey it's Lakeview and the place is nice so you have to break even! I think if you want this location to succeed, maybe give out perks like complimentary lugaw (it's cheap cos it's boiled rice in broth) or pandesal (literally flour, water and salt). Will come again cos we need to support Filipino business y'all! read more
1 year ago
Dinner was SO delicious. The pork lechon was a highlight. The skin was so crispy and the meat itself was cooked extremely well. The filipino-style chicken BBQ skewers were also incredibly flavorful and expertly cooked. There was some sort of slightly sour flavor I personally didn't care for in the tuna kinilaw, but others at the table seemed to really enjoy. We ordered all of the desserts and I still can't decide my favorite. We had the halo-halo, buko pie, and the churron. Our table loved all of them. Leave room for dessert! The interior space echoes quite a lot, so it can get very loud even without many people. Service is quite friendly and helpful. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Cebu never fails to impress. The food is consistently amazing, and while we were sad when they moved out of their Wicker Park location (making it harder for us to visit as often), they've proven that distance is no obstacle for excellence. For Christmas this year (2024), we decided to order lechon from Cebu--and it was unreal! We've never had lechon this soft and flavorful, not even in the Philippines or anywhere else. It was a true standout dish and a highlight of our holiday celebrations. Cebu is simply the best at what they do. Visiting their new location was also a pleasant surprise. The space is many times larger than the old one, and while it's a bit of a drive for us now, the quality of their food makes it more than worth the trip. We're already looking forward to coming back in the new year! read more
2 years ago
The food was so good. We tried one savory and one sweet dish and finished everything. The service was great and the restaurant itself is so cute. Definitely recommend getting breakfast here! read more
1 year ago
Cute brunch place! The Milo French toast was not overly sweet but did get a little soggy. The tamarind fries were crispy. The orange and lychee mimosas were good. read more
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3120 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
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