Excellent food, great service I'm copying the restaurant concept and opening one in the Philippines

The hype is real. The breakfast/brunch is very delicious and if you don't want to wait in line, hop on the website and order for pick up. There is seating around the corner for you to eat, if needed. It was very busy on a Friday morning and everyone was very friendly. The sandwich is as delicious as it looks and I recommend the gooey pecan bun. My to-go order was right on time: steaming hot food, lattes made fresh for the pick up time, what more can you ask for?! Really nice touch that you can choose your sweetness level. 10/10 I recommend, this restaurant was running like a machine and it's quite impressive. read more

Kasama - The breakfast sando with longonisa sandwich. - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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i was very surprised to see that a michelin star restaurant offers takeout! we put in an order knowing that it would take a few hours before pickup, but despite the pickup option, the portion sizes were more than fair and the quality was phenomenal. the mushroom adobo was savory and the variety of mushrooms they included made this a very fun dish to eat with the various textures. the banana tart was lightly sweet, just the way i prefer. i understand why this place has two michelin stars! read more

Kasama - banana tart - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had to try this place when I was in town. Heard about crazy wait times to eat there in person, so I ordered online for pick up as soon as they opened at 9am. By the time I completed my order, the pickup time was 12:15pm. However, it's nice to order from wherever you are and know what time to swing by for your pickup. When I got there, the line wasn't as crazy as I've seen photos of, but it was still long. You get to walk inside past the line for online pick up. There's a sign on the counter. They make any drinks you order fresh when you get there, and it's really quick too! Service was very friendly and fast inside! The ube latte was one of the best ube flavors I've had in an ube latte before. Highly recommend! I had it iced. The pork belly adobo (only available on weekends I think) was a little disappointing. It's very possible it wasn't that great because it might've been sitting a few minutes before I picked it up and then it was 15-20 minutes uber back to my hotel to eat it. Food is always better when eaten fresh, so I don't fault them for it. The egg was perfectly cooked. I thought the pork belly would be cut in bigger chunks like their photos online, but they were cut very small. I want to try the breakfast sandwich next time I'm in town. The chocolate chip cookie with dark and white chocolate was big, soft, and yummy. I also got the banana tart which was SO good. It was not what I expected, but the flavors and textures were spot on. They have some benches on the side of their restaurant so if you do online order for pickup, I'd recommend trying to grab a spot there and eat the food fresh. I would recommend the baked goods and ube latte, not sure about the hot food until I can go back and try more menu items. read more

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Aside from waiting an hour and a half to get in for breakfast, like a Disney ride, this place did not disappoint. Once you're in its cozy and casual and they operate like a well-oiled machine. Friendly, fast, and furious. There are so many delicious pastries I wanted to try but didn't have enough time. We definitely had to take some home for later and I would do it again, but get even more! The black sesame and ube coconut cold brews were definitely a great way to start. These were perfectly sweetened drinks that hit the spot and satisfied our tummies while we waited for the main events. I would order both again without hesitation. Yum! Ube huckleberry Basque cake - if you're familiar with the Spanish almond tortes, it was very much like that. Crispy outside and dense cake-like inside. The huckleberry balanced out the sweetness of the ube jam. Very nice! Black truffle croissant, one of the best pastries I've had. Filled with Delice de Bourgogne cheese (my fave) and topped with shaved truffles and rock sugar. A very nice play between sweet and savory...but $16! For me, worth the splurge, 100%! Ube coconut ensaymada. I don't care for ensaymada but had to try this one. It's filled with an ube cream and the big difference is that this had a nice crispy crust, soft inside, and no sugary butter "frosting" (which I don't like in a traditional version). Definitely good but I don't have to have it again. Breakfast sandwich with cheddar cheese, soufflé egg, longaniza, and crispy hash brown between a soft sandwich bun. No sauces needed, the flavors stand out themselves. We need to make this at home, guys. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The hash brown adds some nice crisp to what would otherwise be a soft sandwich. If I did it at home I'd skip the hash brown and just crisp up the buns on a fry pan to save some calories, lol. Tocino and longaniza--Perfectly fried egg over garlic fried rice with tocino and longanisa, served with pickled green papaya and garnished with cilantro, mint, and green onion. Leveled up for sure with a higher cut of pork for the tocino, but the longanisa didn't impress at all. It was not packed with the full flavor of a good sweet, tart and spicy longanisa that I know. It was more tame and westernized which I think didn't do justice to Filipino cuisine. Albeit, I will say that I didn't have that longaniza after effect that longaniza eaters know too well-- you know what I mean! Ok, last but not least -- chicken adobo. Had to have this and so glad I did. This was my favorite dish and I'm going to bring some of what I've learned back to the home kitchen. This is sliced chicken thigh. It looks like it was marinated and then grilled, topped with a nicely balanced adobo sauce and smothered with chicken skin palapa (scallion, ginger, toasted coconut), and a side of pickled green papaya. D-freakn-licious! This was definitely leveled up adobo!!! I regretted not having reservations for their fine dining experience during my short Chicago stay. read more

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We chose Kasama, a two Michelin star restaurant to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary, and it was a truly amazing dining experience we will never forget!! Street parking can be a bit challenging, but we were fortunate to find a spot less than a block away. As an added bonus, parking was free as it was on a Sunday. The dining room was cozy with an open kitchen, offering a glimpse of the precision and passion behind every plate, under the careful watch of its chef and owner. Hospitality was impeccable!! The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming, making us feel at home. The service was a performance in itself. Each course was delivered with impeccable timing, like clockwork, as the staff moved seamlessly in sync that reflected the same level of attention to detail found in every dish. The chef and owner has elevated and interpreted Filipino comfort into an art form. Each of the 13 dishes in the tasting menu beautifully and impeccably presented, and thoughtfully composed. Familiar tastes from home transformed and refined into something truly exceptional. All honoring Filipino cuisine and culture. Our dining experience ended with wonderful surprise and expression of Filipino hospitality. Each guest was given a "baon" of delicious and buttery Ube Huckleberry Basque Cakes to enjoy, along with a copy of the tasting menu as a cherished memento of the celebration. This was more than just a meal. It was a memorable culinary journey to home and the perfect way to celebrate 35 years of marriage. Thank you for this remarkable tribute to Filipino cuisine and a dining experience worthy of its Michelin stars. So proud that Chicago has another Michelin-starred restaurant, and even more proud that it is owned and operated by a Filipino chef who is showcasing our cuisine on the world stage. Bravo!! 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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As someone who lived in the area pre-Michelin star days, I'm so grateful to see how much this spot has grown. From coming with barely a crowd and being able to snag a table immediately, to a line forming before open, it's exciting for the business. That being said, the experience is less pleasant than it used to be. Despite the insane crowds, the food and drinks are still superb. My favorites are the longanisa breakfast sandwich (add a hash brown, of course!) and iced ube latte. I recently tried the corn milk latte, which was great, but I'd avoid or get an added espresso shot if you don't like super sweet beverages. Highly recommend ordering ahead for takeout so you can skip the line. However, you have to order right when orders open in the morning, and you still might have to wait a few hour before pickup. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This bakery is viral for good reason! A friend and I placed a carryout order, which makes pickup simple and convenient. You select what time you want to pick up, which eliminates any waiting. In total, we tried four baked goods: the chocolate ganache croissant, brownie, strawberry tart, and ube and huckleberry Basque cake. The chocolate croissant was sensational, and may be the best croissant I've ever had. The layers of pastry were so light and flaky, with the perfect amount of smooth chocolatey filling. I loved that the filling was ganache, rather than a hunk of hard chocolate you sometimes find in chocolate croissants. We rated the croissant 9/10. The brownie was good, but nothing to write home about. It was on par with most other brownies I've had, and for that reason I wouldn't order it again from this particular establishment. We rated the brownie 8/10. The strawberry tart was absolutely delicious, and I'm not normally someone who enjoys tarts- I prefer a softer crust. However, the crust of this tart was very enjoyable: not too hard or crumbly. And the texture juxtaposed perfectly against the smooth chamomile cream, which was light and decadent. Those combined with the juicy, fresh strawberry slices made for a delightful combination. It was very sweet, but not overpoweringly so. We rated the strawberry tart 9.5/10. We tried the ube and huckleberry basque cake last, and it was our favorite! I've never had ube before, but the flavor of it in this cake was very mild. The huckleberry really shone through though, and we enjoyed it very much. The outer edge of the cake was sort of caramelized, and the inside was soft. Like the strawberry tart, the Basque cake was very sweet, but not the saccharine, overpowering sweetness found in some desserts. Overall, the combinations of flavors were very unique and interesting. Kasama's Michelin stars are well deserved! read more

Kasama - (Clockwise) Chocolate ganache croissant, Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake, Strawberry tart, and Brownie - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We got super lucky with Kasama. I had some friends visiting from LA and it was a rainy day, so somehow there was basically no line. We got in pretty quick and sat at the counter. We tried the ube latte and a couple of the Filipino breakfast plates. The longanisa with garlic rice and egg was sooo good. Honestly, everything was really good and definitely worth the hype. I loved the vibe too. You hear Michelin star and expect something fancy or a little stuffy, but it wasn't like that at all. It felt really comfortable and almost like you were sitting around eating with family. Definitely want to go back, but I might need another rainy day because I don't know about that line read more

Kasama - Ube latte - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My wife and I visited Kasama for on our anniversary trip to Chicago. Good morning Chat. Now its time to talk about Kasama. It was a wonderful experience. Got there 10 minutes early and were seated immediately and served water. Our two top gave me a look at the open kitchen, and My wife a view of the dining room from side to side. Both decent views. Even though they set us 10 minutes before our 7 pm reservation, the server indicated our first course would come out around 7:15 - 7:20. They must do this to keep everything on pace for the overall service. Once the courses started coming the pacing was awesome and we made it through the 11 course meal by 9 pm. The pairings were very good. There was one cocktail and one rice wine mixed in, and only 1 red. We thought they could have mixed in another red as the profile of the whites kind of got monotonous. But all in all very good. On to the food. The only course that wasn't very very good was the first one - the kinilaw which is like a Filipino ceviche. It was tasty, but maybe needed some texture and a little more salt even though it had a good amount of caviar. The second dish was the oyster and shrimp toast which I thought might end up being my favorite. It tied for my wife'sfavorite. Very good and tasty and savory. The third course was their take on lumpia that you wrapped up and ate in a rice paper wrapper. Several courses were eaten by hand so very the meal felt very interactive. I'll skip some dishes description for brevity sake but the next dish that fought for best dish contention was what they called sinigang, basically a seared piece of mackeral in a tangy spicy broth. I like acid and heat and this one barely beat out the shrimp toast in my opinion. The Adobo that was prepared with mussels and king trumpet mushrooms was another dish that exceeded expectations. But the winner for me, and tied with the shrimp toast for my wife was the squab and dirty rice. So savory, tender and flavorful. Just a great dish and one that we typically wouldn't order a la carte. Many times on tasting menus the pastry part of the menu seems like an afterthought, but not at Kasama. I didn't get a picture somehow, but the truffle croissants were so excellent, sweet and savory at the same time, just really hard to explain how good they were. The other two desserts and the guava and cheese cake they sent home with us were good, but the croissants were to die for. Service was also solid - Our server Josh answered all our questions with enthusiasm. So Kasama deserves its two Michelin stars. Great meal and one of the most interesting Michelin meals we have ever had. read more

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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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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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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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My husband and I were so bummed that we didn't get to try Kasama on our first visit to Chicago. But we made it back two years later and it was so worth it! Highly recommend ordering online ahead of time like we did! Placed our order at 8:55am and picked up right at 10am. We had to try their Breakfast Sandwich with the hashbrown, as well as, their Black Truffle Croissant & Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake. Hands down the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! The eggs were so silky and balanced out the longanisa so well. Adding the hashbrown is a must and it made it so filling. The pastries were also amazing! I'll be dreaming of this meal for years to come. read more

Kasama - Black Truffle Croissant & Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We waited outside (during the Canadian Smoke invasion) for 1 hr 25mins and have no regrets. We enjoyed the Filipino breakfast and the breakfast sandwich. We purchased some pastries to-go. The service was efficient and friendly and not rushed despite the line out the door and down the block. Take out is available and you can skip the line to get your order but we wanted to experience the in house dining this time. 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

Was super excited to try this place since it had Michelin stars! We ordered online right at 9am and our order wasn't ready until after 10am. When we arrived we saw the huge line but just walked past to grab our order. We ordered the Manila fog, longanisa egg and cheese sandwich, and banana bread. The sandwich is quite small, we were going to share it as we thought it would be bigger. The Manila fog was good, very strong cardamom notes. Banana bread was also delicious! It was definitely a good breakfast but the sandwich was nothing special. It was on our Chicago bucket list so I'm glad we got to try it out! read more

Kasama - 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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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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Absolutely yes! The line is long but the wait is worth it. I can on a weekday and the line was manageable and moved quickly. Of course I tried the breakfast sandwich and it is definitely top 5 in the city (maybe even top 3). The egg is perfect, the longanisa is so flavorful, the sandwich feels like a warm hug... no seriously. Wait in line... or order ahead and pick up. read more

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I arrived on Saturday at 9:15 AM and ended up waiting in line for two hours. While waiting, I noticed many people bypassing the line entirely by ordering ahead. When I checked the website in line, they still had same-day afternoon pickup slots available (~2PM) with a great selection (including the black truffle croissants, eclairs, and muffin tops). The interior is nicely air-conditioned, and they offer outdoor seating. The inside can get quite cramped with crowds waiting for tables and orders. After my two-hour wait, I was told at the register that the black truffle croissant was sold out. However, I kept seeing fresh trays of them being brought out--presumably to fulfill online orders. It was incredibly disappointing to wait that long outside only to miss out on a signature item that was in front of my eyes. Breakfast Sandwich-- Loaded with longanisa, hash brown, eggs, and cheese. The eggs were incredibly fluffy, the longanisa was juicy and flavorful, and the hash brown was super crispy and golden brown (no white interior to be seen) I tried the ube and huckleberry basque cake, matcha pandan eclair, and foie gras danish. The basque cake was the standout pastry-- moist with crisp edges and a beautiful blend of flavors. The Kaffe Calamansi and Manila Fog featured incredibly unique profiles and disappeared in minutes. Note: If you choose to dine in, you can luckily order additional items from your table if you want to try more! read more

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Good? Yes. Worth the wait? I don't know. Especially in this recent Chicago heat! The best dish was their breakfast rice bowl with sausage, eggs, and pork. 5/5! Breakfast sandwich was just a bit salty for me, 4/5. Pastries - chocolate cookie 3.5/5, apple pie 4/5, banana tart 3/5 (would have been 4/5 but the cream wasn't set, needed to be cold IMO). Ube iced latte - 4/5 - really pretty! The wait, 3/5. read more

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I was excited to try this place, but I don't think it's worth waiting an hour for a table. The drinks were good, and the pastries were definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the food itself was pretty average and didn't live up to the hype. Overall, it was a bit disappointing. I'd come back for coffee and pastries, but I probably wouldn't wait in a long line again. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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AMAZING! Sitting in a minivan and eating takeout from a 2 Michelin star restaurant is an epic feeling. From the moment we submitted our online order, the service was excellent. They accommodated allergies, called to confirm the order and changes, then were ready right on time with the order. When we picked up, they handmade our drinks so they weren't sitting there watered down. Food was hot, flavorful, and memorable. The sandwich, add the Hashbrown, was a top notch breakfast sandwich. The softness of the potato roll and fluffy, creamy (yet perfectly intact) eggs were the best compliments to the savory-sweet Filipino sausage and Hashbrown that was completely golden brown throughout. Top off the meal with a black sesame coffee and pastries, a meal to talk about for years. Restaurant was busy but for an online order it was easy to enter, pick up, and get out before long. Although the vibe was fun and the space smelled delicious, would eat onsite next time I visit. read more

Kasama - Breakfast sandwich with sausage and Hashbrown - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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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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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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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I've only taken out the weekend stuff. The online ordering system is really easy, and they hit the order times so your food is ready when they tell you it's supposed to be. Then the food itself? Yes, the egg sandwich is excellent, I like the lumpia and the adobe chicken. But it really blows. My mind are the pastries. The black truffle croissants, and the foie gras fruit pastry are my favorites read more

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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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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Did I wait two hours on a holiday weekend? Yes. Was it worth it? Unfortunately, also yes. Kasama was incredible through and through. I absolutely love breakfast sandwiches, and when I heard that Kasama had one, I had to try it. It was cooked perfectly, the egg was silky, the longanisa sausage was incredibly flavorful, and everything was wrapped up in a no-frills foil wrapper. I also added an Ube latte, which was great, along with the mango tart, which was extremely refreshing during the heatwave. Ube Latte - 5/5 Mango Tart - 5/5 Breakfast Sandwich w/ Hash brown - 5/5 Basque Cheesecake - 4/5 read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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 have never waited an hour at any basketball my life but once I got in line I didn't want to leave without seeing what it was about. So they let one person at a time into make their selection and leave big rookie mistake I could have ordered online and avoided the lines was informed later . Picked up egg cheese sandwich, truffle croissant, hash brown , blueberry muffin top and matcha . All were excellent. It's simple decor inside and they have outdoor seating as well . Will certainly come back with the family. 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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BREAKFAST: 10/10 pastries and breakfast. Excellent value, delicious pastries and excellent coffee. I especially liked the blueberry muffin since it's just the muffin too without the whole muffin. FINE DINING AT NIGHT: 5/10 rating. Considering Alinea is 2 stars and similarly priced, I felt like a few things were lacking. The first issue? I left very hungry. The whole meal lacks any actual meat except two pieces of bird, which are small. The other dishes were primarily seafood or vegetables. I left at 70% capacity of fullness. Regarding the actual food, the quality was solid and the ingredients were excellent. The caviar was delicious, although the design of the small bowl and big bowl made it very annoying if any of your caviar came out you'd have to lift the small bowl out to scrape it. The next seafood platter had fresh shrimp and the toast was excellent with the sour cream. Tasted like a potato chip! The spring roll was unique and required you to roll it up. It's small but packs a good punch. The cabbage with Wagyu barely had any meat, so it was just a bite. The soup was very delicious and hot in temperature. The mackerel is small but fresh. Very good soup. The pancake dish was very unique and enjoyable with the pork. My favorite was the crumb dish with mushrooms. The crumbs were delicious. There were a few small oysters in it. If there were a few chicken bites it would have been perfect. The ending bird dish was tiny. I expected the whole bird to be cooked and many more pieces, but it included two bites and one leg with mushrooms. I thought one or two additional protein dishes were needed. I was at 60% full at that point and it went straight to desserts. The croissant with truffle was delicious with honey. Could have eaten 6 of those. The banana pudding really felt like delicious street food. The frozen shaved ice was delicious with the chocolate underneath. The white chocolate dessert and cracker were light with guava. It felt like the meal heavily overindexed on dessert and not actual entrees. Overall, for 1 star and $200 range I would have given this 9.5/10. But for 2 stars and $325, with a comparison with Alinea and other 2 star restaurants I've been to, this fell short. Increase the food portions and decease the dessert volume. The staff are highly attentive and well trained. Dinner took 2.5 hours. read more

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