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Shoutout to The Bear for exposing this place. Well deserved! One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. I don't know how they got the egg to be so silky and soft. AND SQUARE. It reminded me of korean steamed egg soufflé. Bread was so soft and pillowy. Prob could've done without the cheese. It didn't really add anything for me. The longanisa sausage added a perfect chew factor against all the softness. It was a little salty for me but the egg helped balance it out. We ordered pick up and highly recommend doing that because the line for dine in was super long. Order right when online orders starts we were three minutes late and the queue was already at #77 One day I will be back for the black truffle croissant and salmon danish.
Their longanisa breakfast sandwich is just WOW and you gotta add the hash brown cause it adds a nice crunchy texture and elevates the sandwich so well. I ordered online for pickup at 8:45am on a Saturday, which I highly recommend if you don't have time to wait in line (which is super long LOL), and it was ready in 40mins. We picked up our order 30mins late, but the sandwich was still warm and delicious. The restaurant was packed inside, but staff were super friendly and attentive. We also tried the black truffle croissant and ube & huckleberry basque cake; both were good and unique. We would come back to try other dishes when we're back in Chi.
I've heard so much about Kasama. I'm glad I finally got to try. I can say that the longanisa breakfast sandwich was amazing, especially with the added hash brown! The ube huckleberry basque cake was also very good. However, I wish there was more ube flavor. The service was super friendly, and the atmosphere inside was very nice. I don't think I would wait more than 25 minutes, but I would definitely go back again or order ahead!
I was excited to go to Kasama as I heard great things. They were extremely busy but even so, the workers were so friendly and attentive. We bought a Manila Fog and Iced Black Sesame Latte. The flavour profiles were spot on, and didn't overpower the coffee's nuttiness. I also had the chance to try their Kafe-Mansi which was surprisingly good. The citrus profile of the calamansi made the drink so refreshing. I would love to try their food when I get the chance to visit again.
While visiting Chicago, we decided to check out this Michelin-star restaurant. We arrived around 10:00 a.m., which was admittedly a bit late on our part, and there was already a long line. After waiting about 30 minutes without much movement, we decided to place an online order instead and return later. Our order was ready between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., so be prepared for a wait during peak hours. The drinks were good, but they didn't particularly stand out to me. I personally preferred the Ube coffee over the tea-based drink. The breakfast sandwiches, however, were the highlight of our visit. They were incredibly flavorful, and the tocino paired perfectly with the other ingredients, making for a delicious and satisfying meal. One thing that could improve the experience would be having a staff member outside providing estimated wait times. Without any updates, it was difficult for guests to know how long the line would take, especially since the restaurant becomes very busy and closes relatively early. From what I could see, the interior looked beautiful, modern, and very clean. Overall, despite the long wait, the food was well worth trying. If you plan to visit, I recommend arriving early or placing an online order to save time.
Arrived before 9 AM and there was already a long line! We waited about 1.5 hours to be seated. You order and pay as you enter. The interior is modern and cozy, and service was attentive despite the crowd. The pastries were the highlight! The Salmon Danish was my favorite, followed by the Matcha Eclair--the crispy rice layer added such a nice texture. The Ube Huckleberry Basque Cake was also a hit. We also had the Filipino Breakfast and Chicken Adobo, which definitely satisfied our Filipino food cravings. Love seeing Filipino cuisine getting so much love from locals and visitors alike. And being Michelin-recognized makes it even more special. Definitely worth experiencing--just be prepared for the line!
Almost everyone I know who has been to Chicago told me to visit Kasama, and now I totally get why. They're a two michelin star modern filipino spot that's a bakery by day and a tasting menu restaurant by night. The line is almost always crazy long. Pro tip: place an online order right when they open in the morning so you can skip the line for pickup. I went close to 2pm, so I only waited about 15 minutes for brunch, but most of the pastries and breakfast sandwiches were already sold out. ＊Matcha Pandan Eclair $9.5 ** The biggest éclair I've ever seen! You get a mini version on their tasting menu, but the bakery sells this full-size beauty. My favorite pastry from the haul! I loved the crunch from the toasted genmai and the light pandan whipped cream. I just wish the matcha flavor was stronger. ＊Black Truffle Croissant $16 * Every bite was packed with black truffle flavor, and with fresh shaved black truffle, truffle oil, and a premium truffle filling, I could see why it costs $16. You also get a mini version on the tasting menu. But I wasn't a fan of the crunchy pearl sugar on top. I ended up shaving it all off. ＊Ube & Huckleberry Basque Cake $9 Loved the little powdered sun stencil inspired by the Philippine flag. It was filled with ube pastry cream and huckleberry. Personally, I found the filling too sweet for my liking. ＊Filipino Breakfast $20 ** I originally wanted their signature longanisa breakfast sandwich, but it was sold out, so the staff recommended this instead. Best recommendation ever, I even thanked them before I left! Every component was so thoughtfully done, especially the meats. Now I need to come back for the tasting menu. ＊Oh, Hot Yam $6.85 ** Hands down the best ube latte I've had. Super ube-forward with a hint of coconut sap that made it even more comforting on a chilly rainy day in Chicago.
We ordered around 9am on Saturday, and the earliest pickup time was for 1pm. It ended up being ready around 12:30, which was nice! A friend in line had just reached the front and had been waiting for 1.5 hours We got the truffle croissant (amazing, loved the truffle on top too for extra flavor!), whoopie pie (solid, very soft and fluffy), and the hand pie (pretty average, wouldn't get again). Unfortunately the ube basque cake was OOS by the time we ordered. I loved their coffees - each one was sooo good and flavorful. My favorite was the coconut cortado! We also got the ube latte and kalamansi espresso tonic - they were both excellent as well. I would definitely go back for the coffee!
WORTH IT AMAZING OMG. We ordered ahead and got a little bit of everything. The Hashbrown egg and cheese sandwich was amazing and then we also tried the ube cake, truffle croissant and the citrus pound cake: the pandan matcha eclair was sold out but everything else we had was more than enough and so delicious. Their iced coffee drinks were also delicious. The vibes were great inside and the staff were so friendly and nice!! I hope I can order from here again soon!
This is a review of the dinner course. You know the scene in Ratatouille when Remy had Emile taste the cheese and strawberry together? Yes fireworks! That's how I felt with nearly every bite. The first one really set the tone for the entire experience. Silky coconut cream, bright acidity of passion fruit, delicate kampachi and the briny kaluga caviar-- wow! Other standouts were the pulutan, kare-kare and adobo. The desserts were a one-two-three punch absolute home run. Ambiance/interior is understated elegance. Warm wood tones, lush greenery, dim lighting, neutral palette. Service is 10/10 comparable to a 3 star. Really loved the pacing. 13 courses in two hours, never rushed , not a long lull in between. Recommend the San Miguel pilsner especially with the finger foods. Crisp and refreshing palate cleanser and perfect match for the savory flavors. Eating with the hands was a very thoughtful way to invite guests to a staple, cultural tradition rooted in community and shared enjoyment. Sharing the experience with a group of four made it even better!
Came back for dine-in for breakfast with a group. There's always a line out the door, so luckily we were able to get in and grab a table right away because someone in our group lined up at 7am before they opened. Once you are in, you order at the counter. Eating in felt pointless to me because their menu is pretty limited and you can order the breakfast sandwich for takeout (one of their most popular items). Their pastries are decent but I've had better. The tarts were super refreshing and I loved the cream on top. I also ordered a hash brown, which was very similar to McDonald's but better. I don't think I'd come back here for breakfast, but I'd like to come back for their dinner since that's what got them the Michelin star.
Kasama's been on my list for a few years but the long lines during brunch times deterred me from trying. I initially wanted to get a dinner reservation, but wasn't able to snatch one up even a couple weeks in advance. Spontaneously, my friend and I decided to go for lunch a couple Sundays ago. The weather conditions weren't great as it was raining moderately. This probably deterred at least some people from lining up. I got there around 12 PM and waited for about an hour, which is still long, but not as horrific as I thought. I also ended up with the last breakfast sandwich ticket since the group in front of me decided it wasn't worth it to wait in line so they gave it to me. This basically was the sign for me to stay in line. The ordering process was pretty simple. We ordered at the counter and prayed that there would be seats opened. Initially, we made ourselves comfortable at the bar, but we were able to migrate to a table shortly after. Our drinks came out within a few minutes after ordering and our food came out within 10. 12 OZ OH, HOT YAM! - 6.85 Initially, this was the drink I ordered. However, I thought it was too sweet and didn't feel like the ube flavor was that strong. My friend liked it more than the drink she ordered, so we ended up swapping. ICED BLACK SESAME LATTE - 6.85 This was the drink I swapped for, and the iced version was perfectly refreshing and nutty. It also wasn't too sweet. I would prefer a roastier black sesame flavor, but this was good enough. LONGANISA, EGG, AND CHEESE SANDWICH - 12 The breakfast sandwich didn't love like it'd be anything special, but the bun was incredibly soft and fluffy, with a custard, soft egg. The longanisa was well-seasoned, with the sweet & savory flavors bursting after each bite. I can see why the breakfast sandwiches at Kasama are so popular. Would highly recommend if you're able to snatch one. PORK BELLY ADOBO - 19.50 This item is weekend only, so I had to try it! I also love a good adobo rice. Despite it being pork belly, it was surprisingly not too heavy or fatty. The poached egg mixed in made each bite creamier. The pickled vegetables and chopped scallions were a nice touch to add a bit of tang and aromatics. I did take home half of the rice bowl home to enjoy for breakfast the next day. While this was good, it was probably the weakest of the three food items we ordered. FILIPINO BREAKFAST - 19 +1 for combo (longanisa and tocino) My friend ordered this, which came with a serving each of longanisa and tocino, a bed of garlic rice, sunny side up egg, pickled vegetables, and garnish. I had a bit of both meats, and the tocino was definitely my favorite. It was juicy, a good mix of sweet and savory -- reminded me of the Cantonese BBQ pork belly. I would definitely order something with tocino upon future visit. This was a pricy lunch, but the food was good and tasted cleaner than I had expect. I had a great time trying brunch at Kasama and would love to visit for their dinner menu when I'm in Chicago again.
Visiting Chicago and pretty much EVERYONEEEEE recommended this place and honestly I can see why! There was a 2 hour wait on a Saturday morning and ooooof you're going be baking in the sun (no patio, no shade, no umbrellas) so come prepared with hats, umbrellas and water!! Usually when I wait that long for something I get extra harsh on critique like my god you better be worth the wait.... And unfortunately this place WAS actually that good where I couldn't even be mad. Filipino breakfast combo ($20)-- has both longanisa sausage and tocino, suuuuper savory and goes great with their garlic rice and sunny side up egg. It's one of those things that's just so simple but so soooo good when done right. Pork belly adobo ($20)-- weekends only! braised pork belly with garlic rice and sunny side up egg. This is similar to a Taiwanese Lu rou fan. It was slightly sweet with the savory. It gets kind of fatty/greasy after a while but once you add some chili and vinegar from the basket it's all good !!! Longanisa breakfast sandwich ($12)-- didn't add the hash brown but that was an option! Soft bread, fluffy egg, cheese and longanisa... again so simple but sooooo good! The Longanisa in this was like a meat patty vs the sausage in the breakfast plate. Same name but different enough I promise! Didn't feel like I got a duplicate or anything like the textures are different! For pastries... forgot the price-- Salmon danish: Weekend only! Wish we got more!! It was perfectly light and savory. Doesn't have that strong fishy smell and the flavor was so good. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, fish roe... how could it not be good!! Cheesecake: SOOOOOOO GOOD!!! Again, should've ordered more!! Not all cheesecakes are created equal but THIS ONEEEEE was so so good. The crust:filling ratio was perfect. It was rich and creamy. Doesn't mix in cake/filler like some other places. Just good, pure, classic cheesecake with some good fruit on top. Cardamom bun: Texture kind of like breakfast bun/kougn amann but tastes like a light pumpkin spice, thanksgiving. Goes great with coffee I'm sure!! This flavor profile in general isn't really my thing but my friend loved it !! Banana bread: Really not the most aesthetic thing. It's almost kinda ugly in pictures ... but what it lacks it makes up for in TASTEEE. I should've gotten a cross section but there's dark chocolate and nuts and the banana flavor is there and sweetens everything so nicely. Also, you order at the counter and they'll bring it to you at the table in order of drinks then pastries then food. Not sure how it works if you want to order more tbh like if you finish eating and want more dessert. Would I wait 2 hours again? Unfortunately probably yeah. Since I'm a visitor it's not like I can go during off hours/random weekdays etc. And everything was soooo good I'd definitely come again next time I'm back!!
3 months ago
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
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
9 days ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
9 months ago
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
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
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
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
1 year ago
First time trying a Michelin restaurant my friend recommended it and I didn't know how popular it was 'cause of the Bear TV show. This place was had a long line at around 10am on a weekend. We waited for about an hour, so that was probably not a bad wait for it being so popular. We order at the front and got a table. For how busy the line was to get in, it wasn't so busy when we sat to eat. It made it feel like it wasn't crowded inside, and didn't feel rushed either. Service was great. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered the tocino and longanisa meat. Taste definitely had the essence. The garlic rice was on point and longanisa. The tocino had the essence of Filipino. To truly get the authentic taste you'd have to have more sugar in it. The calamansi juice was great, it had the ripe calamansi flavor. My friend tried the coffee flavored one which was tasty too. Lumpia was good, it was on point with the flavor. Nice interior dining space, it was a small place but didn't feel too cozy. Macaron was good! read more
We ordered for pickup on a Sunday morning. I thought ordering started at 9am, but it turns out it doesn't -- I placed our order around 8:50am, and it wasn't ready until 11:30am. When we arrived, we were able to walk right in. They actually make the sandwiches fresh when you get there, which is nice. We grabbed our pastries and sandwiches and took them to a nearby park about 5 minutes away to eat. We tried the Longanisa breakfast sandwich with added hashbrowns -- so good! Definitely ask for a side of vinegar with it. For pastries, we got the chocolate tart and the sticky bun, both delicious, though the tart was my favorite. I can't wait to go back and try more! I'm not sure I'd wait two hours in the cold, but it's 100% worth ordering ahead for. read more
5 months ago
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
Ok, I definitely see the hype now. I finally finally made it to Kasama with a friend visiting from LA, and we were blown away by the breakfast longasnisa Sammie (with hash browns added). We did indeed have to wait just over an hour on a Friday in the late morning hours, but we thought it was worth it. In hindsight since we didn't actually dine-in here, it would've made more sense to order a to-go order online and pick it up, but we made the rookie mistake of not doing that. We were short in time and had to make it to the Cubs game that day, otherwise we would've dined din. We also tried one of the apple fritter bakery goods as well as this Ube one which we thought was even better! Definitely want to come back again to dine in and try all the other amazing meals they have to offer. read more
While on a Business Trip in Chicago, I heard a lot about Kasama, a Michelin Restaurant with Filipino Dishes. I came for breakfast during the week and was lucky that there was not a long line. I ordered the Longanisa Breakfast Sandwich and a few pastries. Food came out fast, the Pastries were boxes and delivered to my table. The Longanisa Sandwich was delicious! Of the pastries I ordered, the Matcha Pandan Eclair was my favorite, it had macapuno ( sweet coconut filling) in it. The table next to me had the filipino "silog" breakfast with longanisa and tocino; which was beautifully plated. Indoor dining seems small, but clean, servers were very attentive. Prices are a tad high, but kinda expected for dining at a Michelin restaurant. Got to try it at least once. read more
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
17 days ago
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
I would say the only downside is that this place has an insanely crazy line and things sell out really fast. The way to get around that is to place an online order - which we did the second time around - and do that probably 2-3 hours ahead of when you actually want to eat. I'm not sure if that means I should detract a star from this rating, but I do think the food itself was really solid. We lined up on a Friday lunch time and had to wait ~1.5 hours before getting seated. The breakfast sandwiches were insane the first time we had them - we added hash browns inside the sandwiches (at one of our friend's suggestions) and it was really good. The second time we had it it was really good still but did lose a bit of that wow factor, so frankly I'm not sure how biased I am because of how hungry we were the first time we went. The pastries are also really well made and there are so many different flavors to try. I will say seating (especially a larger group) may be tough - we had to do bar seating for our group the first time. The second time, we ordered it to go and ate on the benches outside. read more
We were looking for some unique pastries and saw this Filipino spot recommended quite a bit. We'd read that the lines can get pretty long, so even though we went on a weekday, we didn't want to take any chances and placed an online order instead. When we arrived around 11:15 am, there were about 15 people waiting outside. There is no cover, rain or shine. Luckily, with our online pickup, we were able to walk right in. There is only an entry/exit-- once you're inside, you just let someone know your order number, and they'll bring it to the counter within a couple of minutes. The space itself is small, with a few tables on the left and a pastry display up front. There's also a restroom to the right. We ordered a few different pastries to try. Honestly, though, they were overpriced for the quality. The presentation was nice, but the flavors didn't stand out, especially given the premium price point. Maybe because there aren't many Filipino-inspired bakeries in Chicago, the prices are higher -- but in my opinion, the taste just didn't live up to the hype. read more
Talk about hype. I've been hearing about this breakfast sandwich for years and I finally got my hands on one. Kasama is a Michelin star Filipino restaurant in downtown Chicago that is known specifically for their breakfast. If you come, be prepared to wait in a line outside. Even though there was a decent line on a Friday at noon, we didn't wait longer than about a half hour to sit down (there were 2 of us). They have the waiting game down to a science. There is also an option to carry out if you're short on time and can't wait in the line. When you get to the front, you're able to order at the counter. They have a delicious pastry and coffee selection in addition to their breakfast menu. They will end up giving you a table and shortly after- you're ready to feast! FYI they say breakfast sandwiches are only until noon but I was able to get one at 12:05 ;) We got the lumpia and breakfast sandwich. Lumpia were filled and delicious. The sauce that comes with it is an elevated version of the sweet and sour you get with an egg roll at your local Chinese takeout. The star was undoubtedly the breakfast sandwich. Make sure you get the WORKS. The way the crunch and saltiness from the hashbrown and the longanisa compliments the softness of the bun and the airiness from the egg.... It's a perfect sandwich. A flavor explosion with each ingredient adding a different dimension. I will be coming back for seconds. I definitely want to try their creative coffee and pastry menu too! Also, dinner is on my bucket list. Try this Chicago staple! KASAMA will make you feel at home read more
11 months ago
Kasama is a Filipino food and pastry. We went in the morning because this place is very well-known in Chicago. We basically came and there's already a long line. Once they open, a staff member will allow one by one to enter due to small space. We are glad we have a chance to seats. I love the fried rice with any meat if your choice and all pastry we ordered. You can make a reservation for dinner to get experience. read more
2 months ago
This is definitely a place that is absolutely worth the long line! Kasama has some of the best food I've had ever. The breakfast sandwich you just can't miss and same with the ube latte! For how busy they are the staff are incredibly accommodating as well. The adobo is another one of my favorite here but it's really hard to go wrong! Here's a tip: order online as soon as they open at 8:45 and sit outside as it's a perfect way to not have to wait!! read more
4 months ago
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
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
Man fantastic! Came on a weekday at like 1 or something and no line so that's always fun. Took a few minutes to order at the counter and then we were seated. Got the lumpia as an app. That was quite good. Obviously had to try the breakfast sandwich and that was very taste. The sausage had so much flavor and the hashbrown was nice and crispy. Finally, they have so many dessert choices, we got an ube one and it was delicious! Highly recommend and can't way to come back. read more
Delicious breakfast place! Must stop in Chi!Unless you want to wait in a line for quite a while to eat in, would recommend ordering online. There's still quite a line of people picking up to go orders so be prepare to wait a few minutes. Food was great, the pork adobo and breakfast sandwiches were tasty, and all the lattes we tried were made well. They do wait until you get there to make the coffee so it doesn't melt or get cold which is nice. The pastries are the best here, we had a combination and found them all great. They're just a little different than you would expect, but in a good way! read more
First time in Chicago and heard about the rave here so I had to try it for myself. Unfortunately we didn't get any of the entrees that I'm sure they're known for but the bfast sandwich was good. Very cloudy texture eggs and crispy hash browns. The pastries were my favorite. The apple hand pie was so good! Love how flaky and soft it was. The ube & blueberry basque cake was tart tasting and less ube flavor. Hibiscus tea was delicious. Got there just before noon and it was about 45 mins wait. Service was great. We waited about 15 minutes to be sat. Very small inside but there's a full bar. Love all the plants inside it felt like plant garden. read more
Delicious and totally worth the hype. I've always wanted to try Kasama but on my previous trips to Chicago just never found the time. However, on my most recent trip I had a free day and decided to take advantage by finally trying this spot. I ordered online on a Friday at around 10 am and was told my order would be ready at around noon. So definitely factor in a long wait when deciding when to place your order! Honestly though, I appreciate that they are spacing out the pick up times based on their capacity. I arrived at around 11:45 and there was a long line outside for folks who wanted to dine in. However if you ordered online you just walk in and let the host know. Pick-up was super fast and I took it back to my hotel. I got three things which were: - The longanisa breakfast sandwich with a hashbrown added. This was amazing!!! The sausage was so flavorful and the egg so fluffy. I was really happy that I added the hashbrown as well as it was nice and crispy. - The ube huckleberry tart: so good, not too sweet and just comforting. Would order again. - The banana tart: also delicious! If you like bananas, you'll like this dessert. It is sweet but at the same time feels pretty balanced and also has caramel. I would definitely go back and order a ton more in the future. Definitely worthy of all the praise and worth going out of your way for. read more
When I told people I was moving to Chicago this was the first spot that was recommended to me (by a fellow Yelper)!! Finally got around to trying it out and I'm so glad we did!! The best way to order here is definitely to order online. The orders open at 8:45am daily and you definitely need to make sure to be ready to place it immediately. We clicked submit at like 8:46 and were told that it would be a 40 minute wait to pick up (on a Wednesday morning). When we got to the restaurant around 9:30 there was a line down the block and inside was packed. Pick up was easy at the counter - we got to skip the line and they made our iced togo drinks fresh for us. We ended up sitting on some benches that were at the corner behind the restaurant - definitely recommend doing this if you have time so you can enjoy your meal fresh! We ordered so many things. We got the breakfast sandwich with longanisa, egg, cheese, and hashbrowns, the Filipino breakfast plate, the matcha eclair, truffle croissant, elderberry and ube cake, and ube and coconut bun/pastry (I don't remember all the names exactly). I will say, the breakfast sandwich was good but not amazing. Would definitely recommend getting the Filipino breakfast plate combo instead of this. It came with longanisa and bbq pork which was so delicious. The garlic rice that came with the plate was also so fluffy and perfect with the meat. I really enjoyed all of the pastries, except the truffle croissant. I'm not a huge fan of truffle to begin with so I expected that. The matcha eclair was really lovely and sweet, and I really liked the ube and coconut bun. We also got the oh hot yam! iced coffee and the tamarind matcha latte. Both were so delicious - I don't drink coffee much but I definitely would order that one again. The matcha latte was citrusy and sweet, and with oat milk it was really creamy and the perfect bev to follow our meal. Next time, I would definitely order ahead again on a random weekday and get the Filipino breakfast and maybe one of the pastries. Overall, everything we got was good and I would recommend! read more
If you ever go to Chicago... STOP BY KASAMA!! I'm still thinking about their longanisa breakfast sandwich to this day lol. I learned from the Yelp reviews here to order online to avoid a long 1-2 hour wait. Super thankful for that tip because it definitely worked out. We had to delay our visit by a day because on the first day, even though we attempted placing the order at 10am only for the earliest pick up time to already be closer to 1pm lol. Granted it was Lollapalooza weekend, but I'd definitely recommend looking into placing the order as soon as they open. When we arrived for the pick up, we breezed by the line and grabbed our food that was already ready. The line was extremely long so I was thankful for not needing to stand in the heat! We got a selection of other pastries and they were all a hit! I think the only thing that I was slightly disappointed in was the drinks. The breakfast sandwich was by far the best item, it was sweet and savory in all the right places. read more
2 months ago
I placed an order online for a pick up and when I went to pick it up, I picked up a couple extra pastries and a T-shirt while I was there. That sandwich is everything that people say it is and more. This truffle croissant that I got was life-changing and for someone who's never had ube that also was just unbelievable. There's always a line so I knew I wanted to place a pick up order and the service was excellent. Everyone was nice attentive and quick seem like everybody was working together too. As someone who has been in this industry for over 25 years and teaches now about the industry this is really what you wanna see for future. Thank you for doing what you do. Unfortunately I ate the sandwich and pastries with friends, and we literally housed everything so fast. We forgot to take pictures which was ridiculous, but it is what it is. read more
1 year ago
I was finally able to try this neighborhood staple and TikTok famous restaurant. Countless days, I drive by and see people rain and snow outside braving the line. On this occasion, I wanted to treat myself to breakfast so I look to see if they still had to- go available on their website. Note that option is not always available. I was in luck and able to order my breakfast and sweets to go. On this occasion, I ordered the breakfast sandwich to go, which contains a special sausage (longanisa), egg and cheese. I also ordered some sweet treats to go for later in the day or in the next day. I had read that the people recommended ordering the side hash brown to go with their sandwich but because I had some hashbrowns from Trader Joe's at the house, I just went ahead and put that in the air fryer. Upon arrival, the line was definitely at least 30 people deep. I was happy to be able just to grab my order after finding metered parking nearby. I was able to just grab my bag and head back home. After adding my hashbrown to my sandwich I did go ahead and dive right in. I will say that I had very high hopes for this and I didn't love it. There were elements of it that I really liked, but overall it's not something I would order again. On the sweets side, I ordered Ube and Huckleberry cake. In addition I ordered a cardamom bun which was delicious. I ended up eating the cardamom bun later in the day and it was fantastic and I would hands-down order that again and again and again. I ended up eating the Ube and Huckleberry basque cake the next day for breakfast. It held up really well. I ended up heating it in the microwave with a wet paper towel for 45 seconds and added some fresh strawberries after which made it for a well rounded breakfast That accompanying my homemade brewed coffee deliciously. All in all, I would say it's a really good restaurant. I would give the pastries five out of five stars. I would give the breakfast sandwich 3.5 stars out of five. Maybe it was the texture of the egg it just wasn't doing it for me also I felt the sausage was extra greasy and I'm familiar with this type of sausage. I would come back for the pastry items any day there's not a line or that I can get do an order to-go. I would also like to try their dinner service as I am a huge fan of Filipino food as I have several Filipino people in my family so I'm very familiar with this cuisine and even know how to make a lot of the dishes that they serve so Will come back to try the dinner menu. Overall 4.25 out of 5 star experience and I'm sure it can just go up from here for the dinner service. read more
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If I place an order but pick up times says 5pm, would they open the door after 3pm for online pick up orders?
I don't think so tbh
Did they change their online options? I don't see the breakfast sandwich as a option for ordering online anymore?
The sandwiches are listed on the online ordering on my end. Make sure you're on the "Food" tab. If the sandwiches are sold out, which is common, they will be marked as "Out of Stock". Hope this helps!
I've seen a couple of recent reviews saying they came by on a Tuesday but the website says they're not open that day. Can someone clarify?We are passing through Chicago Mon-Tuesday the end mo & was looking forward to picking some goodies up.
I'm assuming you're referring to their bakery/daytime service and not their reservation only dinner. Unless anything has changed, I don't believe they are open at all on mon/tues
Wondering what type of meat is in longganisa? Thanks
Most Filipino longganisa are made with pork, but a variety of it can also be made by chicken & beef
I plan to visit Kasama on Dec 5 Wednesday before I head out to the airport! what time should I be there with my luggage and all? lol…
I recommend you preorder your food online for pickup just in case there's a line for dining in. And there probably will be, especially depending on when your flight is. There's always an opportunity to add food to your order when picking up too
If you had to choose between breakfast or dinner, which would you choose? I know scoring dinner resos are a feat in itself, and ofc both are diff experiences. But visiting CHI and trying to figure out which one to do if we can get resos.
If you are able to get a reservation for dinner, do it! We chose the breakfast route. it was definitely worth it! Very delicious! Depending on the day the line is usually pretty long even 1 hour before opening!
Is this kid friendly? Do they have high chairs?
Is there a dress code at Kasama?
Nope! I went there right after bouldering with a friend and we were still in our climbing clothes. Everyone else was also in a wide assortment of clothing
What's the recommended time to go on a weekend morning to get ahead of the line? I don't mind waiting, just wanna be in and eating right at 9!
If you want to be in and eating right when they open on a weekend, you should be there by 8am the LATEST. When I went at 7:00am on the dot I was the first in line, so probs 7-7:30am if you really wanna be first in line. 8:30am is too late in my…
For the coffee drinks (lattes), do they have non-dairy milk? Almond or coconut milk?
Yes!
Can you put the cheesecake and tart in the fridge to save for later or would it not taste as good and get soggy?
I actually left it on the counter and it was still good the next day for the tart.
Are kids allowed? My husband and I want to try this restaurant badly and plan to visit Chicago for this however childcare is an issue since we have a 6 year old
Kids are allowed yes
Is there a dinner option where you can just order a La carte from the menu instead of participating in the 13 course tasting menu?
Nope
How long can you expect to be seated for the 13 course tasting menu?
Not sure if you mean how long it takes to be seated at your table or how long you're going to be spending there but I will answer both! I was seated immediately upon arrival and I think we spent roughly 2.5 hours there :)
Are any of their dishes or pastries vegan?
Hey! Justin. Sorry none of their dishes are vegan/vegetarian Pastries honest not 100% sure if they have vegan options.…
Is there an outdoor sitting available?
There was designated outdoor seating for Kasama (more than 2 tables) when I went beginning of June 2022
They accept solo diners for dinner and how far can reservations be made?
Reservations are made through an online system, Resy. Just have the notify on for the date that you want and you just wait. Luckily, I was able to get one but setup my Notify on a month in advance. As you as you get that notification, grab it right…
What is the price of the 13 course fine dining experience?
We went for a tasting for 2, got 3 drinks and a coffee and our total was $531 without tip.
Can they accommodate gluten free diet?
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