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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Ordered carryout due to long lines on the weekend! Breakfast sando was excellent!! Salmon danish and matcha pandan eclair were also great. Nice outdoor seating arrangement. Great brunch spot in Chicago! read more

Kasama - Salmon danish, matcha pandan eclair - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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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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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everyone here is so friendly! it's pretty small for the dining area so would recommend ordering to go if you just want to try them. me and my bf got the longanisa breakfast sandwich with hashbrown he loved it and gave it a 10/10 i loved it too i just wish it had a sauce but overall without any sauce it was very flavorful. i appreciated the longanisa wasn't greasy at all like when i usually have longanisa. we also tried the black truffle croissant, the matcha pandan eclair, and the ube & huckleberry basque cake. omg the truffle croissant was one of the best things i ever tried. the complexity of the flavors was amazing. loved the crunch for the sugar on top paired with the savory flavor of truffle. easily the best pastry we both had. the basque cake was really moist and tasted like a blueberry muffin. i am not too big on eclairs but i think it was such a unique dessert with the rice crispy inside i was a big fan of this. i'm not too big on frosting though so there was a good amount of the matcha buttercream on top which is good because they don't skimp you on it but i just prefer less although it wasn't overly sweet and it was really light and easy to have. lastly i got the calamansi lemonade and my bf got hojicha. we both enjoyed our drinks i would have got coffee as well but were visiting chicago and wanted to try a different coffee shop. i loved how refreshing my lemonade was. overall an amazing experience and we both agreed we would wait in the line over and over again :) read more

Kasama - longanisa breakfast sandwich & pastries - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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 tried some of the pastries here. Overall they were decent. The ube pastry was the best hands down. The cinnamon bun was okay but not exceptional like we were expecting. The truffle croissant was good but a bit overwhelming with the crumble topping and filling. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally got the chance to try Kasama for breakfast! I'd recommend ordering online for takeout right at 8:45AM, on a Saturday the pickup time was 9:30AM. When we arrived there was a huge line, so I wouldn't recommend trying to dine in unless you wanna wait for hours. Matcha latte (3/5): just ok, could use more matcha powder. Filipino Breakfast (4/5): upgraded to both meats which I'd recommend, solid platter but a little pricey. Hashbrown Sandwich (3/5): average, wish they included some kind of sauce like a chipotle aioli. Would skip this and get the Filipino breakfast instead. Apple Pastry (4/5): flakey and delicious. Ube basque cake (4/5): didn't really taste the Ube but it was still good. Overall solid spot for breakfast, I would come back for their Filipino breakfast and to try more of their pastries. read more

Kasama - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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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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My husband and I went for dinner and added the wine pairing. The service was professional, but also warm and personal without being intrusive or pretentious. The food was perfection. My husband and I have had the privilege of dining in some of the best restaurants in the world and this dinner (and pairing) are in my top 3 dining experiences ever. I will dream about the truffle croissants for a long time. The squab? Amazing. This menu featured at least 4 dishes that could easily be signature dishes, like Joel Robuchon potatoes. If you have the opportunity to eat dinner here, do it. read more

Kasama - July 11, 2026 menu with pairings - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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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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We placed an order online and it was the best decision ever. There was a 2 hour line already at 9 am. We were able to walk right in and get our order and it was warm and the drink was made fresh when we checked in. The latte was really good. The sandwich was amazing but it could use a little bit more sauce. Will definitely dine in next time. read more

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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

I hate to say it, but absolutely worth the hype. We got in line around 8am on a dreary Sunday morning, and we were still the 20th party or so in line. The line moved fairly quickly, I think we got seated at 9:20! Even though the wait was pretty diabolical, the brunch was absolutely worth it. The pastries were delicious (had a hard time choosing, they all looked amazing), but the breakfast sandwich... perfection. Salty longaniza, fluffy egg, and soft brioche. Perfect for impressing out-of-town friends and a brunch that's a whole experience! read more

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Add me to the list of customers who leave Kasama very happy! The ordering and pickup process was super easy. The pastries were some of the best I've had in my life. Kasama absolutely deserves every ounce of praise that they receive. read more

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

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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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

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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Came here for the breakfast sandwiches. Probably 10 people in line when we got there 30 minutes before opening on a Thursday morning. Parking wasn't hard to find, but definitely a well-known spot after The Bear popularized it. They let people in one at a time if you're dining in since the restaurant space is sort of tight. Kind of an L if it's hot because there's no shade anywhere. Once you're in, the ordering process is straightforward. You pick out pastries you want and order your breakfast sandwich. Obviously get it with the longanisa and the hash brown. Get a pastry or two as well. It's a bit nerve-racking because you can't just get back in line to order another pastry though, so make sure you order what you want. Need to come back for the Michelin star dinner soon! read more

Kasama - Inside kitchen area - 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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chicken adobo ($19) mushroom adobo ($19) - rating 2 together since they're essentially the same except one is mushroom and the other is chicken - mushroom was extremely underwhelming; the flavor was a bit odd and it didn't bring out the natural aroma of the mushroom at all; instead it tasted like something that would made me dislike mushroom even more if I was in my anti mushroom era - chicken thigh wasn't the most juicy and a bit tough; i was shocked because chicken thigh is literally one of the juiciest parts of chicken and not once in my life have my home cooked chicken thighs been tough; while the sauce was pretty good it wasnt anything noteworthy - now.. all the garlic rice ive had from other filipino spots usually taste pretty similar to one another, but this one was more so just rice not garlic rice; the rice should be clearly separated from one another but it was all clumpy with no garlicky flavor - every bite made me wonder how this 2 michelin star came about breakfast sando with longanisa, egg, cheese ($12) + hashbrown ($3.5) - this is the best entree we've tried - i like the cheese, egg, and loganisa combo; savory, not too cheesy, not too salty, and not too heavy - this dish wouldn't be complete if the hashbrown was missing though as it added a necessary crunchy texture; if it wasn't for the hashbrown, this mightve tasted more plain with a boring soft texture - we thought it was a bit concerning that the hashbrown wasn't automatically added but was presented as an add-on; it would've been an average sando with nothing memorable... so hashbrown is a must - highly recommend this one even though it doesn't look appealing ube & huckleberry basque cake ($9) - the blend of ube and huckleberry was genius; it was a thin layer of lightly sweetened ube mixed with a bit of sourness from the huckleberry jam - the layer was just right and paired perfectly with the crispy crunchy exterior tart - im a fan and would get again truffle croissant ($16) - bombastic price but i appreciate the fact that they use real fresh truffle - nevertheless, the ingredient wasn't put to its best use... truffle itself is already such strong and decadent flavor, when using it you should be extra careful not to use it excessively and the care here was lacking - truffle cream filling was so overpowering it will leave you horizontal and defeated after 3 bites - the croissant was also lacking; it almost got no flakes and was dry and stale - first bite was not bad from the surprisingly strong aroma but 3 bites would be the end of era for me manila fog ($7.15) - im a fan of this latte; it's hojicha based with a dash of cardamom flavor and pandan cream on top that isn't too sweet - i slurped it up real quick rating: 3/5 - overall it is not bad! Don't fret! But waiting 2 hours in line for this on a weekday morning and knowing this spot has 2 michelin stars, i had higher expectations - i wouldn't say anything is particularly memorable and nothing was perfect except for the ube & huckleberry basque cake; the dishes were either lacking in flavor or texture - service was quick and welcoming - very homey cozy ambiance with tons of natural lighting; i felt so comfortable dining here - the most surprising part is this place being so hyped up when anything in la & ny could easily taste better and more authentic IG: @nom.noms.only read more

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The breakfast at Kasama left me speechless. I was visiting Chicago and had been recommended this spot by a few people. With a Michelin star, James Beard award and North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 it's no wonder the line is down the block all day long. If you don't care about sitting inside, I highly suggest that you place your order online at opening. We ordered at 9am and it gave us a pickup time of 12:15pm. Upon arrival, you can skip the line to pick up your food inside and they'll make your drinks at that time. There's some outdoor bench seating around the side of the building where we were able to grab some spots to enjoy our food. We ordered quite a bit but as soon as I took my first bite I almost wanted to get in line to order more. The breakfast sandwich is an absolute must. A thick square of delicate eggs, a slice of cheese, flavor-packed longanisa and a crispy hashbrown are nestled in between light and fluffy buns. I love the fact that there's no crazy sauces and the ingredients just shine. Because it was the weekend we were able to order the Pork Belly Adobo over garlic rice. Another perfect dish, the cook on the pork belly was so well executed. For pastries we went with the Apple Hand Pie and the Ham and Cheese Danish. Both shone in their own way but my favorite was the danish with the raclette cheese fondue and fresh shaved serrano ham. The combination of salty cheese and ham with the sweet pastry was exquisite. We enjoyed the chai latte and ice black sesame latte to complete our meal. They also do a fine dining Filipino inspired tasting menu for dinner Thursday - Sunday by reservation only. read more

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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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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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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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