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4.1 (77 reviews)

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Joy C.

The first time I tried Egrrolly was when they just opened a couple of years ago. I wasn't a fan of the caldereta and beefsteak that I had so I didn't go again, until last month. When my daughter and I walked in on a Friday night, the place only had one table of customers. The server was friendly and attentive. On this visit, we tried the PARES, BINONDO CHICKEN, and PORK BBQ SKEWERS. Everything that we had was delicious. The pares was so flavorful, the chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside. and the pork bbq was tasty and tender. We waited for quite a long time on this visit though. Our server was the only one fronting the place and a few people were picking up take-out orders, and 2 other groups dined in. He did try his best to attend to all the customers but we were there longer than expected. I had an out-of-town guest who loves pares so I decided to take him here after a couple of weeks. I called the place on our way there to put our orders in (so we didn't have to wait a long time again) and they were nice to accommodate my request. For this visit, we ordered the PARES, BINONDO CHICKEN, and the FATTY PORK ADOBO. The pares and chicken were solid but we weren't impressed with the adobo. We also tried SAGO'T GULAMAN, which you can customize the sweetness level and it was delicious. From the bakery section, we tried the UBE BRIOCHE, CHEESE BRIOCHE, SPANISH BREAD, and PANDESAL. They were all freshly made, the brioches were fluffy and soft, and they were simply fantastic. The wait time on the second visit was way better than our first. The server was very efficient and attentive. The bathroom was clean and well-maintained. Overall, I would come back here. Whether to satisfy my PARES craving or get something delicious from the bakeshop. I hope you stay strong Eggrolly, 'til next time!

Ensaymada $6
Princes Faith B.

I know it's under new name now (Kapwa Bakery) but just wanted to leave a review here. We ordered garlic rice, longganisa with eggs for $10 (not sure if $10.50 I forgot or just $10)and garlic rice with tocino and eggs. Pretty decent, it's flavorful. Staff works fast and the breads look very tempting.. clean cafe! They only open from 8am-3pm. Closed on Tuesday. They needed to update website, grub hub and yelp page.

Karyn M.

Cute and cheerful cafe with Filipino sweets and dishes We came to Eggrolly after dinner so I'm only commenting on the sweets portion. First, what a charming and sweet cafe when you enter. There are brightly colored booths, friendly graphics on the wall. Smoothies are made to your left, but the bakery counter beckons with its brightly frosted cupcakes and assortment of Ensaymada Brioche- a tender sweet dough. We tried a brioche with Ube and shockingly it was served with a generous serving of shredded cheese. It was actually quite delicious with the lightly sweet and tender dough with sweet purple Ube. We actually quite liked the cheese on top because it was mellow and gentle, not sharp, and gave a richness to the pastry. We also ordered a halo halo, an ube shave ice with jelly and coconut strips and gulaman. The ube latte was rich and sweet and purple and piping hot. Will return to try the lumpia or the namesake egg rolls.

Stephanie C.

Back again after a while!!!!! Good and delish still!!!! Just wish more people would come check them out. Definitely good food. It's nice and quiet but the music is good.

Raye T.

Lumpia was not great and there was a string in my pancit I found mid chew. Horrible first experience.

Tocilog and Ube latte
Mommy B.

Coffee was great, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent. If you're craving Filipino food, this is definitely the place to go!

Chicken Adobo daily special
Monty W.

First time at Egg Rolly, I arrived just around lunch time on a cold Friday but was warmly welcomed by the friendly staff. They went over their daily specials and I have to say that it was difficult to resist since it seems like such a deal. Daily specials are chicken meals, and I had the adobo. I did want orange chicken, but it didn't seem right for a Filipino restaurant. Also had the pancit Malabon which was served with shrimp and egg (I felt it was luxurious since eggs are such luxury these days) The chicken had some charred smokiness and a delicious savory /semi sweet sauce. Absolutely needed rice, and the staff happened to bring out extra rice to us just for that purpose! The star was really the lumpias - we tried pork and shrimp (Shanghai style) and also the straight pork. They were bite-sized and wonderful. Since we were in a bakery I needed some sweets as well to go with the 'egg rolls' so we had the brioche and Spanish breads. Awesome with a black morning coffee. I found out about the brunch options on the weekends and I'll have to come back to try those dishes. I could definitely watch the big game on their TV's and munch on those lumpia good stuff!

LV R.

Closed on Mon-Tue and now Saturday too. Our friends and I drove all the way here one Saturday, only to find out that they're closed. What restaurant is closed on a damn Saturday? I just wish that they're open 7 days a week, just like most of the Filipino Restaurants around. Otherwise they'll tend to loose business to their competitors. Well, I guess we'll put this on the least likely to visit for Filipino restaurants.

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Rod D.

I came this place with no expectations as I am Filipino and it is a Filipino restaurant. I did not want to cloud my judgement based off of comparisons to other authentic Filipino restaurants I frequently visit. I visited with an open mind. When you step in, the first thing I noticed is the dining area to be fairly large. Straight ahead from the entrance is a full fledged bakery filled with classic Filipino desserts (Cakes, brioche buns aka ensamada, cookies filled with mung bean aka hopia, and so on). The dessert bar is to die for. Even if you don't order any food from the restaurant portion, be sure to order a dessert... You won't be disappointed. When ordering for food, I was told everything is made-to-order. I was greeted with warmth and the people working really helped me with my food options. As their namesake states, they are eggroll first. They still a variety of different types but here's the kicker... They have this homemade "cheesy sauce" that can accompany eggroll order. They also allow you to order entrees to compliment the egg rolls. You can buy the entree as a la cart or x items. Would definitely visit again as all their food is great

Chicken Eggroll with cheese sauce
Marina W.

Passed this restaurant while on our way to Evanston and asked my hubby if we could stop on the way back home. I'm so glad we did. Ordered the watermelon bubble tea, a Nutella pastry, and some buns with purple yam in them. Absolutely delicious! While I was waiting for my bubble tea, they asked if I would like to try an egg roll. I said sure. I got the chicken egg roll with the cheese sauce and it was delicious! Too bad I ate in the car on the way home. If I had tried it before leaving the restaurant I would have bought some. I'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. The staff was so nice and welcoming and the food was delicious. Thanks Eggrolly for a great snack on our ride home!!

2 entree meal deal. Beef steak, beef caldereta, 2 pieces of pork egrolls, white rice. Dipping sauce on the side.
Penny L.

Attended tasting event in April 2024. DH and I were satisfied. I like the beef pares and habanero pork eggrolls with swet and sour sauce. Plenty of parking space. Chef recommends to order celebration cakes in advance. He does not freeze cakes. Ube cakes are made to order.

Stacey W.

We came in on a chilly weekday for lunch. The place was empty and even throughout our sit down meal there were only a small handful of only take out orders. Service was phenomenal and the staff was so attentive and incredibly welcoming. We ordered the chicken adobo lunch special and the pancit malabon. Both were good and tasty. We also ordered some lumpia, pork which were crispy and very good. And they also gave us 4 mixed lumpia to try. On the way out we were sure to grab some bakery goods to take home to enjoy the next day.

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