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    Mano Modern Cafe

    4.2 (152 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Rice Bowl- Lechon Kawali
    Eva L.

    The restaurant had a decent amount of seating with comfortable chairs. There are stairs that lead to a platform where orders are taken. We were given a number when we ordered our food because we were dining in. Our food was brought to us in a timely manner and the drinks were done pretty quick as well. The drinks were delicious. The food was too! I really liked the lechon. The bowls are tiny and I probably wouldn't have been full if I don't order the other items. The lumpia was perfect crispyness but I don't think I would order again because of the price. It's over $1 per piece and they're small. Tiramisube was good but dryer than I expected. I would definitely come back for the drinks but the food I would get on occasion.

    Ariel B.

    I've eat men at Mano multiple times, I just had to leave a review. I love this little place... everything has big flavor. I love the lumpia and the breakfast bowls. The longanisa is so flavorful! The food is always hot and quick and the coffee offerings are delicious.

    Pandan latte
    Insia Z.

    Sooooo cozy and home-y, I can't wait to come back. Became a quick fave. Loved the pandan latte (love pandan!), and the chicken adobo was fresh and yummy and simple. Would definitely come back and try other menu items

    App- Lumpia (6 pcs)
    Stacey H.

    I love love love the pandan chai here! That's what I go back for every time! I recently tried the ube latte but thought the coffee flavor overpowered the drink--did not really taste anything but coffee/milk (didn't really taste any ube). The lumpia is a good app if you're feeling snackish, but they are very small, like the size of a finger. Yummy Silog--longanisa + spam, which includes garlic rice! Casual eatery that also gives coffeeshop vibes--people brought laptops and were working in the space. Quick service--barely had to wait for our food and drinks!

    Vibe
    Rahima J.

    This place is really cute and has so much seating for groups or for individuals. I really like how their menu is broad enough for everyone to have something. The ube chai was delicious and I will definitely be coming back for another one. The vibe is very homey and lowkey which I also really appreciated. I would love to try some of the food next time as well!

    Silog- Longanisa Spam
    Dorothy S.

    Ordered from here and loved it! I had silog w longanisa and spam. Also had excellent lumpia. Can't say anything about the interior since I ordered delivery, but the food came quick and hot! I'd like to try going in to get more food!

    Pandan Latte & Mango Matcha Latte
    Jessica D.

    ASH & JESSE'S COFFEE CRAWL '25 Ranked #6 out of 15 We came into Mano Modern Cafe right after we visted Standing Passengers, another nearby coffee shop. The walk was absolutely beautiful, Chicago never ceases to surprise me. If I am being completely honest, the first interaction with the cashier was not the greatest. A bit standoffish and seemed annoyed, even rolling his eyes at one point. I tend to give everyone grace so we still ended up ordering. We ordered a Mango Matcha & a Pandan Latte, as well as a longaniza breakfast wrap. The Mango Matcha was so good. Everything I want in a mango matcha. Usually people do a mango purée at the bottom which I love too but this was different. Almost like a mango smoothie or milk. Remind me almost of the cuban mango smoothies I grew up with. 10/10. The pandan latte was okay-- not sweet, only slightly nutty, and kinda watered down? The wrap was good and the sauce they add is a good touch but insanely small for the price point? I ended up engaging in more conversation with the cashier and supposedly they had a busy day and he was tired and ready to go home. He genuinely seems like a sweet guy, maybe just caught him at a bad time when we first came in.

    Ann N.

    Talk about a quaint spot, this would be it! Corner coffee shop that serves Filipino food and coffee drinks, amongst other items. Watch your step when you enter. You then head up a few more steps to order your drinks and food. We ate and drank there so all the items were brought to us. Food was so flavorful. Haven't had Lechon and Longaniza in some time. And with rice and egg, my mouth still waters thinking of it. Service was quite fast for coffee and food. Lattes were ok. We did the ube and pandan. Could have had a bit more flavor on both. Matcha is good! Would recommend it. Aesthetically cute!

    Vegan Chorizo Rice Bowl
    Mai D.

    Mano Modern is the kind of place you stumble into once and immediately add to your regular rotation. From the perfectly crafted pandan lattes to the relaxed atmosphere, it's the perfect place to work for hours or socialize. They make pandan and ube syrups in-house so those flavors can shine in every cup. The matcha is high quality too. Every drink is crafted with care and consistently smooth without going overboard. The rice bowls are stars in themselves too - fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced. From hearty breakfast sandwiches to the vegan chorizo bowls, Mano Modern really captures that savory-sweet flavor combo ubiquitous in Filipino cuisine. The staff is friendly and efficient, while vibes remain lowkey and relaxed. Whether you're posting up with a laptop or catching up with friends, Mano Modern is THE spot.

    Julie T.

    Quick pick me up spot. This is solely on the drink options. It failed to wow me. Pandan & ube was too light in taste where I can't taste if. Sister in law got the white rabbit when it was in season and same effect, there were no affect. All I tasted was milk in my latte so sad. My husband asked if I got water. The dessert was pretty tasty but so small and pricy.

    Ube latte
    Lisa S.

    Stopped by Mano Modern Cafe and split a few dishes with a friend--everything was delicious! We had the longanisa breakfast sandwich, longanisa bowl, and hashbrown, plus I ordered an iced ube latte to drink. The breakfast sandwich was the standout--savory, satisfying, and perfectly balanced. The ube latte was also a hit--smooth, not overly sweet, and just the right amount of ube flavor. The longanisa bowl was solid, but there was a bit too much rice compared to the meat. Still tasty, just could use a better ratio. The hashbrown was crispy and satisfying--no complaints there. Overall, great flavors, friendly vibes, and definitely worth a return trip. I'd come back just for that sandwich and latte combo alone.

    Iced Pandan Latte and Calamansi Iced Tea
    Michelle M.

    A small community cafe is Filipino focused. I highly recommend coming inside to pick up to go or if they have seating open.

    Ube latte, ube chai and mango refresher
    Myra Y.

    Good as usual, however hot ube matcha could be warmer and the iced ube chai could have less ice. The lumpia started to get devoured before I could get a pic.

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    Kasama was the only must visit spot on my most recent trip to Chicago…read more After checking in to my hotel on Sunday morning, I immediately made my way to this spot. You can get to Kasama using CTA, however, we opted to call a Lyft to get us there quicker. When we arrived there was a decent line. We asked a few people who were dinning outside if it was worth the wait. Everyone we asked said the food was good and worth the wait. One suggestion I have , and I wish I knew is that you can order online. I would suggest logging on and placing your order first thing in the morning. It appears that online orders still require some time, but at least you don't have to wait in the line when you arrive. We joined the line and it took us about an hour to get to the counter to order. Despite how busy this place is, the staff maintained pleasant attitudes, which I appreciate! Items ordered: longanisa, egg, and cheese sandwich hashbrown, egg, and cheese on ho yam coffee drink (Ube) reggie flores( think Arnold Palmer) Black Sesame Coconut Macaroon Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake Total with tip: $72! After placing an order we were given a number and instructed to sit at a specific table. Our drinks arrived first, then the pasties and the last item to arrive were the egg sandwiches. The ube coffee drink was good. There was not a strong Ube taste. I did not try the Reggie Flores, but my friend said it was ok. Now for the pastries, I really enjoy the basque cake. It was not that sweet and had an interesting consistency, it was different for me, but something I would order again. I also did enjoy the macaron. I would say it is very coconut forward. As for the main event- the egg sandwich- it was good, but not great. I have had better egg sandwich! My friend did say that the meat makes the sandwich much better! I am not a red meat eater so I had to stick with the egg cheese and hash brown version, Overall, I would say that I would place an order in advance and try other items like the chicken adobe. However, If anyone asked me if it is worth the hour wait I would have to say no.

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