the breakfast sandwich (with the hashbrown) was def the star of the show!! the longanisa paired well with the sandwich, and the hashbrown adds a good crunch the pork belly adobo was okay, it was good but not super special. the ube and matcha pandan pastries were great!! both very light and fluffy cream, plus was not too sweet which was great everything was great, but will say it is kinda pricey and the wait is crazyyyy yummy rating: 9/10 read more

Kasama - breakfast sandwich, pork belly adobo - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Holy crap. I don't know how to describe this place in just words because words themselves won't do this place justice....if you haven't gone, it is worth every single penny (and time)! We went here on a Thursday at ~11am and waited about 20 minutes to get dine-in seating. The staff members were all very welcoming, despite the amount of people they had to serve. If you are dining in, you must order all of your items in the front before being seated. Be sure to order everything you want, because the pastries might be gone by the time you want to take any to-go! The food was immaculate. The breakfast sandwich tasted like home, and the egg just melted right inside our mouths. The Ube and Coconut "Ensaymada" was another favorite. My partner and I enjoyed every single bite of it, and regretted that we did not get a second one! We weren't too much of a fan for the Black Truffle Croissant, but maybe because we aren't totally into the cheese-inside-croissant type of food. Though, it is a popular pastry, so definitely worth the try! Oh, Hot Yam! was another fan favorite (and honestly ours too) for drinks. The latte was not too sweet, and you could still taste the ube essence with hints of espresso Seating wise, there were limited booth-type of seats. We sat at the bar, but the limited seating explains why there is always a line. Very cute restaurant, and def aesthetically pleasing. We will definitely visit again, and maybe even try the tasting menu for dinner! read more

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The pastries were good but not good enough to wait in line for. I would place an online pick up order ahead of time and get stuff to-go. Try to place a pick up order as soon as they open, since the wait times can be very long for pick up. I checked at 10am on a Sunday and the order pick up time would've been 1pm. I got there at 10am on Sunday and the line took 2 hours to get seated. You wait in one line for both dine-in and carry-out orders. -- The Ube and Coconut Ensaymada had great texture, almost like a bun and donut hybrid. The cream filling was good but I wish there was more cream inside. -- The Apple Hand Pie was awesome. The filling was almost like a caramelized apple spread, and the outside was flaky and had a crunchy sugar crust on top. -- The Maiz Corn Leche was absolutely decadent and the best thing I had at Kasama. It was so creamy, lightly salted, and had a strong corn flavor. -- The Manila Fog was okay. The tea flavor is strong and the drink was creamy, but the pandan flavor was almost non-existent. read more

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The first thing you need to know is that it's a line to get in. So be prepared. There is an online order option, but that can be a wait as well, however you get to skip the line. With that out the way let's review the food. I started with a pastry (because I had been waiting for an hour plus) I was going to get this cheesecake type. I asked my waitress what she liked and she mention this pastry that's basically has a cream spread and berry spread. So I ordered it. It was pretty good 4/5. Next I had the breakfast sandwich, it was good, but it's very much hyped, and I was not amazed. 4/5 I also took the chicken Adobe and the combo sandwich to go. The combo sandwich was very much OK. The beef was OK. But not great flavor, the longanisa sausage was good. It was smothered in giardinieria again OK 3/5. The chicken Adobe with rice was really tasty imo. Had a good gravy on the the chicken and it had a smoky taste. The rice seem fried, might have liked it more moist, not that it was hard. But this was the best thing I'd give it a 4.5/5. The pastry and chicken Adobe and rice would be the only thing i would order again. read more

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Spontaneous visit to Kasama. I've never been here before because all I hear is how long the lines are and that I'll likely be standing in line for two hours so I've just avoided going. We were in the area on a Saturday and it was around 1:30pm, but there was still a small line outside. We debated whether or not to go, and after realizing they take online orders, we just did that so we did not have to wait in the line (which ended up being kind of pointless because there was basically no line around 2:15pm when we went to pick it up). They close at 3pm and their kitchen closes at 2pm, so we were unable to try any of their other food or dine-in. I'm sure their food is great and maybe their other bakery items are better, so I'd love to come back another time in the morning. Maybe I'll change this to a 5-star review. This time, I could only choose from whatever bakery items were left and their coffees, and their online ordering system was inaccurate. When placing my order online, there were things that said were sold out but weren't when I went to the store, and there was one thing that I ordered that ended up being sold out. The employees were kind enough to call us and also ask us when we got there if there's something else I wanted. I got the chocolate chip banana bread, but sort of wished I got something else instead because the banana bread was super average and nothing all that special about it. I guess it makes sense why it was one of the last things left. The iced lattes we got were really good! I love the unique flavor options they have. We tried the black sesame one (didn't taste super strong of black sesame) and the spiced white mocha with Sichuan peppercorn (a bit spicy but not bad). Both intimidated me at first, but they ended up being really tasty and not at all as strange as I was expecting. read more

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Inside is small. I did online ordering of Pastries which was better solution. Even me ordering at 9:05am the pick up time i got was 11:45. Also no message came through when it was ready. When I went for pick up on the time food was ready long back. I made purchase through their partner toast. Vegetarian pastry review out of 5 Ube bisque- 5 Truffle crossiant - 2 - I did notnlike the taste hard to point exact dislike Chocolate raspberry woopie- 4 read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend recommend this place. I wanted to try while I was visiting Chicago. I was looking forward to it with all the good reviews I read. We went on a Saturday morning. We stood in line around 11am and got sat around 12:15pm. Seems like the long line is due to very small space inside, however once you order your food, it comes out quick. I ordered black sesame latte and their breakfast sandwich. My friend ordered the adobo. Both dishes were tasty and my latte was good. I would recommend coming here if you have time to wait in line. They seem to also take a lot of online orders as there were people coming and going to pick up their orders. If you're visiting, make time for at least 2 hours including wait. I'd definitely come back when I visit again. read more

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Kasama was a must-stop on our Chicago trip. We got there at 8:45 on a Thursday morning and were second in line, so I would recommend going during the week instead of the weekends if you're able to. The viral breakfast sandwich was delicious and worth the stop, though I think it would be even better with a pepper jam or aioli on the side. The lumpia were super tasty, and the iced black sesame latte was top tier. The pastries were great too, especially the apple hand pie. I will dream about that thing. My fiancé wasn't a fan of the truffle croissant, but I really enjoyed it. Great service, ambiance, and food overall. I totally get the hype! read more

Kasama - Longanisa, egg, and hash brown breakfast sandwich - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Decided to skip the long wait and grab takeout instead, which was a total win! Even though I was a few minutes late for pickup, the food was still delicious. I especially loved that they don't make the drinks until you arrive--it's such a thoughtful touch that keeps the quality high. The rice plate was my favorite over the sandwich, and the drinks were a 10/10 (perfectly sweetened!). The staff were so sweet and handled the rush with total grace. If you're planning a visit, definitely get there early to beat the 1-2 hour lines. I'm already eyeing the pastries for my next visit! read more

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So all the bakery items lived up to the hype! Let's start with the matcha pandan eclair. Wow, the cream was soft and had such a light texture. It was sweet, and satisfying, with the rice crispy giving it that crunch. The apple hand pie was unreal. You could tell every ingredient used was fresh and high quality. Also, it had the type of flakey nature that elevates these sorts of pies. Ube And Huckleberry Basque Cake did not disappoint. The flavor is very unique and not something you've probably ever had but it's fantastic. Sweet and deep. The blueberry muffin top performs as its namesake, offering the best parts of the muffin.....the muffin top. The sprinkles of sugar gave it a crunchy nature, and the blueberries tasted great. Now for the ehh news which is that the breakfast sandwich is definitely overrated and a little pricey. It tasted like any other breakfast sandwich I've had, and was definitely a little dry. The sausage was okay, nothing worth noting. This sandwich single-handedly stopped the experience from being 5 stars. Still, I'm glad they had a pick up ordering system. Allowed me not to waste time in line for the short duration I was visiting Chicago. If you come here for breakfast and treats, I can highly recommend doing the takeout option and ordering ahead for pickup. If you have lots of time during your visit or live there, then definitely dine in cause the place looked super cool. All in all, the bakery items were worth it 10/10 times. Maybe the other breakfast stuff is good but I didn't get a chance to try it, so hopefully it is! read more

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Ordered two breakfast sandwiches along with a selection of pastries for pickup. While the sandwiches were highly talked about, they didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The pastries, however, were the standout. I tried the foie gras danish, salmon danish, and the citrus poppy poundcake with jam and crème fraîche. Each one was well-executed and balanced. The maíz con leche and iced Manila fog were also great additions, and both drinks came out quickly. Service-wise, the hostess was friendly and welcoming, which made for a smooth pickup experience. Overall, while the sandwiches fell a bit short of expectations, the pastries and beverages more than made up for it. I'd definitely return to explore more of the menu next time I'm in Chicago. read more

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Not one, but two Michelin stars; who wasn't triggered to try, right? Yep exactly what's in everyone's mind especially they offered more affordable coffee/bakery concept during the day time. We reached at 8.20am, 25mins before online pre-order's open, and there were already around 6 parties in front of us. Having the fear that what we wanted going out of stock, we even pre-ordered online to secure them LOL. Fortunately, they allowed us to have our orders for dining in. By the time we entered, there were probably already 30ish parties behind us. The space was gorgeous, combining classic and contemporary concept with greenery. Best option's to come with smaller party as you had more choices for seats including the counter ones. Obv we went for their favorites, starting from the Longanisa breakfast sandwich. That pork sausage was luscious, and stuffed together with cheese and super moist egg (almost like silken tofu!) making it a morning miracle! Hubby got the Filipino breakfast with garlic fried rice, longanisa, tocino (cured bbq pork), and sunny side up. Their bbq pork was splendid blend of sweet and savory flavors spoiling our palate. Certainly didn't miss the dessert as I had heard so many awesome reviews about it. Getting the popular Ube and Huckleberry basque cake, which was just equally delightful as the savory ones. So buttery, flawlessly crispy shell, and surprisingly tasty combo of sweet ube paired to refreshingly tangy huckleberry jam. Feeling curious about the specialty drink, we did get their Maiz con Leche; featuring espresso with sweet miso and corn. Tasted like latte with popcorn syrup for me, a fun creamy twist in my cup of joe. read more

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We ordered 2 longganisa sandwiches--one with hash brown, the other without, the ube latte and the oatmeal pie. All were delicious, but underwhelming, given the Michelin recognition. Service was efficient. They made my coffee when I arrived so the drink was fresh and hot. Place was packed. I honestly wouldn't choose to dine in. read more

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The hype is REAL!! This place serves amazing food!! The breakfast sandwich was delicious- the longanisa was so flavorful and the texture of the egg tasted like a steamed egg, and the bun is so soft; never tasted anything like this. The rice plate was also so good- the garlic rice was perfect. The lumpia was so crunchy and the meat stuffing was so tasty. We ordered online for pickup to avoid waiting in the long line. There are a few benches for seating around the corner of the restaurant. I would definitely return to dine in or even try their dinner menu. read more

Kasama - Breakfast sandwich - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of the best lunches I've ever had. The wait was about an hour but there was plenty of space at the bar (so they might need to manage the line more efficiently). I've had the breakfast sandwich before (which was excellent) but the it was my first time trying the other dishes and the pastries. The pastries were top tier and not too sweet. My favorite was definitely the bisket (although pricey at $95 and only available on weekends) but the lumpia and pork belly adobo were solid too! Highly recommend! read more

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Kasama is the first Filipino restaurant to earn a Michelin star and one of the best bakeries in the country, so I had high expectations. Came because people swear they have the best breakfast sandwich in Chicago. The longanisa sandwich with the added hashbrown was really good, just a little dry and missing some sauce for me. 8.5/10. Now the black truffle croissant... heavenlyyyy. 9/10. Crispy, flaky, loved the sugar crystals on top for that crunch. The truffle cream inside was the perfect sweet and salty combo. My only thing is it was a little too buttery for my personal taste. The black sesame latte was amazing. Perfect sweetness and the espresso was on point. 9.5/10. The Manila fog was okay. Flavor was fine but the texture threw me off. 6/10. We ordered online for pickup and checked in about 20 minutes early, fully expecting to wait, but they handed it to us within five minutes which was super nice. It was packed with a long line outside for dine in, so definitely plan ahead. Cant wait to try the tasting menu. read more

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This place has some delicious pastries though I do think it's overhyped and the line is way too long. I recommend ordering carryout and skipping the line to pickup your order. I got the black truffle croissant which I actually didn't like at all and don't recommend, but my friend got a tart and that was good. I also got the breakfast sandwich which I think was good but nothing crazy. I think in general, getting tarts and general pastries are a better idea! read more

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Amazing food. I'm so proud to see Filipino cuisine represented at Michelin level, and this restaurant gave me some of the most memorable tastes of my childhood--reimagined with elegance and precision. It felt as though my mother had gone off to French culinary school and returned home with the secrets to creating flawlessly rich sauces. The flavor profiles are unmistakably Filipino, with Asian and Spanish influences woven throughout, hints of sour, and just enough boldness and provocation to make the experience feel worthy of the price. My server Michele was warm, cordial, and accessible which added to the pleasure of the meal. The ambiance was fine, though it did not quite rise to the level of the food. Still, the dishes themselves were more than enough to make the evening feel special. read more

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We had preordered our meal for pickup, so we went around the time given and didn't have to wait. We ordered the Oh, Hot Yam! iced latte, their famous breakfast sandwich with hash brown, and from the pastry section we got the black truffle croissant, the famous ube Basque cake, and the matcha pandan eclair. The drink and the pastries really stood out to me. The breakfast sandwich was very good, but I don't quite get the hype. Overall, it was a great experience! read more

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We kept getting recommendations to try this Michelin Filipino spot, so of course we had to. The line was literally out the door and kind of crazy, so we decided to just order pickup instead. From what I could see, the ambience is a cozy little diner vibe. I can't really speak on service since we didn't dine in. We ordered the breakfast sandwich, adobo, meatloaf kare kare, ube & huckleberry basque cake, and the truffle croissant. My ranking: 1. Breakfast sandwich (SO good, easily my favorite) 2. Meatloaf kare kare 3. Adobo 4. Truffle croissant 5. Ube cake The breakfast sandwich was the standout for me. So flavorful and satisfying. The meatloaf kare kare was also really good and comforting. Just a heads up the food is definitely on the richer side, especially for breakfast. Not somewhere I'd personally go every day. The truffle croissant was a bit heavy with the cream and had a very strong flavor. I wish they toned down the cream slightly to balance it better. For all the hype, I do think it's maybe a little overhyped lol but still good and worth trying at least once, especially if you're curious about elevated Filipino flavors. read more

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Finally made it to Kasama breakfast after talking about it for sooooooo long, and it was fabulous. We ordered online around 9:30 on a Saturday and the pickup time was 11:45 (so plan ahead!). Nevertheless, the system here is on point and a well-oiled machine. Our food was ready right on time, and they made our coffees upon arrival so the ice didn't melt! And all the people working there were SO kind and friendly, which was a pleasant surprise for the constant stream of people and constant busyness they deal with. When we arrived at 8:45 there seemed to be a lot of pastries in the case still, and everything was beautiful! Space is definitely tight inside which makes sense why the line is so long for in-person. The breakfast sandwich was delicious as expected. Definitely get the hash brown added. The longonisa was flavorful and the hash brown stayed crispy. The eggs were cooked well with the cheese melted. And I think there was a sauce which was light and not overpowering!! I also ordered the banana tart pastry which was STUNNING and so good and fresh. Tasted like banana bread batter. Definitely want to try more pastries! The Ube latte was good but pretty sweet. Would order half sweet next time. Overall Kasama is an intimidating experience, but as long as you are prepared to wait it is worth it! read more

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Finally went. Finally got the breaky sando. Yeah. It's that good. One hundred percent lived up to the hype, which is an impressive feat at this point. But also, the coffee was great, the vibe was cool, and the service was outstanding. Want to take my beautiful wife there for dinner and cocktails. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great experience, wonderful delicious food, and excellent staff. Can get busy early in the am, so arrive early or place it for pick up. I wanted the true experience as I was visiting from California. I waited in line for 1 hour, but let me tell you, so worth it. Prices vary on each item, but honestly its worth every penny. Id go back to this place whenever I revisit Chicago. Full review at RoboNomNomReview via IG or TikTok read more

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Wow. I was really impressed by how many diverse people came out to try Filipino food. Just be prepared to wait 1-2 hours to order and be seated. You also have the option to order online for takeout and eat outside near the restaurant. I ordered the Filipino breakfast, which came with garlic fried rice, tocino, and longanisa. I'd rate it an 8/10. The standout was definitely the pork tocino, while the longanisa was just ok lang. My wife got the breakfast sandwich with hashbrown, eggs, and longanisa. I'd give it a 7/10. It's a simple breakfast sandwich with a Filipino twist from the longanisa. For drinks, I ordered the iced Manila Fog and would rate it 3/10. I didn't enjoy it. Definitely not "amaze amaze amaze" like Rocky from Project Hail Mary would say. My wife ordered the ube latte, which was much better. I'd give that a 9/10. Since I was disappointed with my first drink, I tried the iced black sesame latte. It was also ok lang, around a 6/10. For pastries, I highly recommend the ube ensaymada, ube huckleberry Basque, and the black sesame macarons. If you're dining in and want to order more, you can just flag down a waiter instead of waiting in line again. I was excited to try a Filipino Michelin restaurant and see what all the hype was about. I left feeling ok lang, but I'd still recommend Kasama for anyone visiting Chicago. read more

Kasama - ube ensaymada, ube huckleberry Basque - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I finally was able to stop by Kasama after being told to try their breakfast sandwich for ages. Definitely recommend ordering ahead if you're carrying out. I don't eat pork so I wasn't able to try the longaniza on the sandwich and that's why I think I didn't really like it that much. They were very busy but the service was amazing and everyone was very kind. I have been told I need to come back and try some of the pastries and the vegetarian dishes so will be going back to review again sometime! read more

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There's a reason why there's a long line to get in. Cannot recommend this place enough. It is worth the hype! The pastries and food are so good. The lumpia was hot and fresh. The bistek and eggs was a great portion feeding the three of us. lol we had to put in work to finish it. The Ube latte was wonderful and I ordered a second. Not too sweet for my coffee lovers. A nice breakfast place inside. Try to get there early! read more

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I'm going to get stoned for saying this but I didn't think Kasama was all that. $80 for a breakfast sandwich, a drink, and four pastries later, I'm not impressed. Both the longanisa sandwich and mushroom adobo were overly salty, and they charged $5 for a side of plain rice. Stick to the pastries. The apple hand pie is worth 6/5 stars. The ham and cheese pastry was also delicious but at 3 bites for $10.50 before tax, I wouldn't get it again. The ube pastry didn't taste like ube as it had overpowering citrus flavors, and the pecan sticky bun was nothing to write home about. Manila Fog was all coconut milk and some flavoring over a large cup of ice. Friendly service though. And I would go back just for the apple hand pie. Get like 3-4 of those per person. read more

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First stop in Chicago was this notorious Filipino restaurant/bakery and we were not disappointed at all. The wait on Easter Sunday was about 40-45 minutes. We got the black sesame latte iced with oat; wish I could taste the black sesame a bit more, and the ube latte which was devine. We got a few pasteries; some notes of the famous huckleberry cake (with the sun on it) was very tart, not too sweet and refreshing. The matcha/pandan eclair was indulgent with a filling inside and topped with a light butter based frosting. The truffle croissant was the star of the show as it tasted something I have never had before, 5/5 please order it. We tried the chicken adobo, which was of course really good-- I must say it is a tad different from what I usually eat at home, but the touch of coconut was surprising. The egg/cheese/hashbrown is definately something you should order as well, wish there was chicken longania as we don't eat pork but it was so delicious even without it. The service was attentive, welcoming & warm and I hope to stop by when I'm in Chicago. I really can't wait to try their dinner menu too!! Also it seemed like ordering online might be your best bet if you wanted something a little more quicker read more

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Kasama is definitely a must! Be ready for a line--it can get long, especially in the morning, but it moves fairly quickly and is absolutely worth the wait. Once you try the food, it makes sense why people line up. The pastries are a must, each strikes the perfect balance of flavor without being overly sweet. The savory Filipino dishes are just as impressive--rich, comforting, and packed with bold flavors. We ordered the Breakfast Sandwich with a tocino and a hashbrown, Filipino Breakfast with both longanisa and tocino, Bistek and eggs. The space is small and always buzzing, and service is warm and friendly . We especially loved the owners who were super friendly. Kasama fully lives up to the hype and is a must-visit in Chicago. We had to buy each color of their hats to not only support but for the great memories. read more

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Kasama - Overhyped, Just Okay We went to Kasama at our niece's request--she flew in from the Philippines and wanted to try it. Honestly, it didn't live up to the hype. The food was just okay. Nothing really stood out or felt special enough to justify all the buzz. People say it's always packed--but the place is tiny, so of course it feels that way. Same with the lines--there's just not enough seating inside. Glad we tried it, but it's not somewhere we'd go out of our way to visit again. And honestly, wUwU's cooking is still unmatched--even compared to Kasama. wUwU is the real "Kasama."... read more

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After waiting for about 35 minutes on a Friday morning, I finally was able to enter the building and order the items I wanted. I arrived at roughly 9:45am and tolerated the wind for a while. Overall the experience was worth it, and I could see why Chicago citizens were willing to stand in line for hours for the food. Highlights for the brunch were for sure the pastries, and even if I ordered just one, which was the most popular ube and huckleberry basque cake, I could already tell how much their pastries in general are able to win the hearts of many. My cake had a very good textural balance of crisp and softness, and wasn't too sweet. I would love to come back and try their other pastries as well. I also want to give a shoutout to their ube latte drink, which was also not too sweet and had very good flavor. In terms of real food, the chicken adobo and kare-kare were my favorites. All the dishes had amazing garlic rice. The chicken adobo had amazing flavor for the chicken thighs and there was a little bit of coconut flavor infused as well. The peanut sauce and the shrimp paste chili crisp gave the kare-kare base a very good flavor profile, which went very well with the garlic rice. The longanisa sausage in the Filipino breakfast tasted really good, and with a fried egg included, one really can't go wrong with the Filipino breakfast. I wasn't too used to the taste of the combo sandwich, and the shaved pork adobo didn't have the flavor that I would normally expect coming out of pork adobo. While I understand that the dinner service here has been the biggest highlight, I probably will not try it simply because the price is way too beyond my budget. But I will safely say that for brunch places, this establishment is a top tier spot that one should at least make an effort in visiting, even if it's just takeout for pickup, which would allow one to skip the line. read more

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Food: amazing quality and freshness, very flavorful but not heavy that leaves you chugging water afterwards. The pastries are a must. I couldn't try the famous truffle croissant but next time! Service: very fast and kind people. Ambience: has a bar area for solo seating, more for groups to socialize. Not a sit down spot to study. I would not recommend as a date spot during brunch hours as it can get crowded/loud and there's a lot of movement all the time. read more

Kasama - Longaniza breakfast with garlic fried rice Corn latte Pastries - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Worth the long wait in the cold! The pastries did not disappoint. Ube latte was creamy and nutty and perfect for a cold day. My favorite food was the breakfast sandwich, but you can't go wrong with the Filipino breakfast. Highly recommend! read more

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If you made it to this page, you already know Kasama is a hot spot. The line is long, and it is well worth the wait. However, the breakfast sandwich is not what impressed me (though it was solid). I went with a relatively large group and we tried most of the menu and I can confidently say the black truffle croissant is absolutely the best thing on the brunch menu. Kasama's owners run a tight ship and they do an excellent job. They earned the hype. read more

Had to see what the hype was for this place. I came around 9:40 am on a Friday and waited an hour in line before being able to order and get seated for dine-in. I'm not entirely sure it's worth that long of a wait in line but for my first time, I didn't mind. Pretty crowded both for take out orders and dine-ins. Would say it's a normal dining spot in the inside. Bathroom was nice. I got the matcha Pandan pastry which was tasty - mostly Pandan crème flavour on the top and some nice filling inside which I couldn't really decipher. I also tried the ham and cheese danish and this was my favourite item probably! It's a savory danish with a good balance of ham and cheese, but also the breading and sugar itself were so delicious, it was super memorable. The chicken adobo was seasoned well with coconut flavour. I liked my Longanisa sandwich too - it was tasty but unfortunately didn't beat the pastries for me. The ube latte was good too with the coconut taste, but I wouldn't say anything jaw dropping. Overall, it's a delicious place for food and I get why they're Michelin awarded. I'd say it's definitely worth for the pastries, and would do online orders for pastries now that I've had their savory items. read more

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It's been 3 years since I've been back and finally got to try the breakie! I think I'd give it top 3 in Chicago but I slightly prefer the ones at lucky cat and Allez cafe slightly more Egg was amazing (best I've had) but longanisa was a little salty and felt like it was missing a sauce / aioli to give it a kick. Loved the banana tart and truffle croissant! Both were very well made and had very intricate flavor profiles. I especially loved the honey pairing with the truffle cream. Kinda disappointed in the matcha pandan eclair...the choux was very clearly over baked since it had a burnt aftertaste and was cardboard dry ( seems a little harsh but it really went super over....) the cream was super delicious though! read more

Kasama - Breakfast sandwich - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The longanisa breakfast sandwich with the added hash brown will forever leave a mark in my life and heart. Here's how to get it: Go to their online ordering portal when it opens in the morning and you will get an estimated time for pick up (usually two hours later). Once you arrive, you'll most likely encounter a long line outside. You will be able to bypass that, walk in and provide your information to pick up your order. If it's nice outside and you can't wait to get home to enjoy your goods, there is a small side patio with benches where you can sit and have your life changed by Kasama. read more

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This place was one of the top spots I wanted to try on my trip, and I think I might have had too high of an expectation because it was not worth the wait or the hype... We came right before opening on a Thursday morning and waited outside for a good 20-30 minutes which isn't as bad as we thought. Looking at the pastry pictures, drink menu, and sandwiches, we were so excited to try this place. Once you enter, you order right away at the front counter with the pastry display front and then get seated. The lady in the front was very nice and went through the order with us to make sure we got everything right. The interior is simple and bright. We wanted to try a bunch of things, so with just the two of us, we ordered four drinks (miso corn latte, ube latte, red bean sesame cold brew, and tamarind matcha), the breakfast sandwich with everything (hashbrown, egg, cheese, longanisa) in it, a matcha pandan éclair, and a banana tart. Drinks: Miso corn latte - Unique but very sweet. It has a slight miso flavor while it was hot or else it tasted like cereal milk. Once it got cold, it got even worse with the extreme sweetness. Ube latte - Tasted like any standard ube latte you can get at a cafe. No comments but not that unique. Red bean sesame cold brew - Had no sesame flavor and only a slight red bean taste. Overall very sweet, though the cold brew helped balance it out a bit. Tamarind matcha - Also overly sweet with little to no matcha flavor; the tamarind syrup overpowered everything. If I had to pick, the cold brew was the best or the only one that doesn't feel like drinking pure syrup. We didn't finish the drinks because they were just way too sweet. Pastries: Matcha pandan eclair - Loved the use of arare (rice bits) for added crunch. Probably the highlight of everything we ordered...arare. However, the matcha pandan topping was overly sweet. The first couple bites were good, but then we removed the top because it was just way too much. Banana cream tart - The banana cream on top was great as it's made with real banana and not artificial flavors, but the tart shell was a bit too hard to even cut through. The tamarind paste in the center made the whole tart overly sweet, so we removed the center and only ate the top with the shell. Unforuntately, we didn't finish it. Breakfast sandwich: The most popular item on the menu - and i can see why since it was good. The egg was cooked perfectly and the flavors balanced fairly well, except the longanisa was a bit too heavy, salty and greasy. The longanisa I'm used to tends to be more sweet-savory rather than just salty. The hashbrown was over-fried so it was hard, but still tasted decent (hashbrowns are hard to make bad). In hindsight, it might have been better if we had just ordered a simple hashbrown, egg, and cheese sandwich. I know Filipino food and desserts tend to have rich, strong flavors and can lean sweet, but this wasn't the typical Filipino sweetness I'm used to on the West Coast. I have a big sweet tooth and a high tolerance for sweets as I grew up in a household of pastry chefs but this was next-level sweetness, the kind where it's so sweet that you can't taste the actual ingredients. We were very disappointed and might have too high of an expectation from all the reviews and reels we saw. This was probably one of the worst food during my entire trip. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

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Dinner Reservations were a daily battle to get. The open 30 days ahead at 9am. Excellent staff that try to get to know you and explain the elevated Filipino dishes. As a person who has eaten these dishes throughout their childhood I was excited to see where the flavors could be taken and I was not disappointed. I was especially blown with the traditional sinigang which is typically know for it's sour tamarind flavor, being made into a shrimp toast. Even if this place didn't have a Michelin star I would recommend it as everything was excellent. Pricing is steep so unfortunately we would only go during special occasions. read more

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Glad we were able to check out this restaurant in our trip to Chicago! Went on a Wednesday morning, arrived around 8:30am and was able to get in and seated with an hour. Pastries were super good and the coffee was amazing. Thought the adobo was good, but a little heavy with the coconut milk. Nothing too special about the sandwich. Would definitely come back, but instead of dine-in, I would just skip the line and order online for pickup. read more

Kasama - Iced Oh, Hot Yam! and Latte - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois