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Believe the hype. Such a cool place with great Filipino food & pastries. We usually get there around 8am or so. They open at 9. The line starts around then or earlier. I get the egg,cheese,& hash brown sandwich. The fluffy egg is magic. Potato bun is soft. Hash brown is crispy. The Ube latte is delicious hot or iced. But the star of the show is the pastries. That huckleberry basque is my favorite. Fast, friendly service. The outdoor patio is adorable. They bring your food out to you. Oh yeah, they stop some of the breakfast items at noon though. Go early.
Had to try this place when I was in town. Heard about crazy wait times to eat there in person, so I ordered online for pick up as soon as they opened at 9am. By the time I completed my order, the pickup time was 12:15pm. However, it's nice to order from wherever you are and know what time to swing by for your pickup. When I got there, the line wasn't as crazy as I've seen photos of, but it was still long. You get to walk inside past the line for online pick up. There's a sign on the counter. They make any drinks you order fresh when you get there, and it's really quick too! Service was very friendly and fast inside! The ube latte was one of the best ube flavors I've had in an ube latte before. Highly recommend! I had it iced. The pork belly adobo (only available on weekends I think) was a little disappointing. It's very possible it wasn't that great because it might've been sitting a few minutes before I picked it up and then it was 15-20 minutes uber back to my hotel to eat it. Food is always better when eaten fresh, so I don't fault them for it. The egg was perfectly cooked. I thought the pork belly would be cut in bigger chunks like their photos online, but they were cut very small. I want to try the breakfast sandwich next time I'm in town. The chocolate chip cookie with dark and white chocolate was big, soft, and yummy. I also got the banana tart which was SO good. It was not what I expected, but the flavors and textures were spot on. They have some benches on the side of their restaurant so if you do online order for pickup, I'd recommend trying to grab a spot there and eat the food fresh. I would recommend the baked goods and ube latte, not sure about the hot food until I can go back and try more menu items.
The pastries were good but not good enough to wait in line for. I would place an online pick up order ahead of time and get stuff to-go. Try to place a pick up order as soon as they open, since the wait times can be very long for pick up. I checked at 10am on a Sunday and the order pick up time would've been 1pm. I got there at 10am on Sunday and the line took 2 hours to get seated. You wait in one line for both dine-in and carry-out orders. -- The Ube and Coconut Ensaymada had great texture, almost like a bun and donut hybrid. The cream filling was good but I wish there was more cream inside. -- The Apple Hand Pie was awesome. The filling was almost like a caramelized apple spread, and the outside was flaky and had a crunchy sugar crust on top. -- The Maiz Corn Leche was absolutely decadent and the best thing I had at Kasama. It was so creamy, lightly salted, and had a strong corn flavor. -- The Manila Fog was okay. The tea flavor is strong and the drink was creamy, but the pandan flavor was almost non-existent.
Aside from waiting an hour and a half to get in for breakfast, like a Disney ride, this place did not disappoint. Once you're in its cozy and casual and they operate like a well-oiled machine. Friendly, fast, and furious. There are so many delicious pastries I wanted to try but didn't have enough time. We definitely had to take some home for later and I would do it again, but get even more! The black sesame and ube coconut cold brews were definitely a great way to start. These were perfectly sweetened drinks that hit the spot and satisfied our tummies while we waited for the main events. I would order both again without hesitation. Yum! Ube huckleberry Basque cake - if you're familiar with the Spanish almond tortes, it was very much like that. Crispy outside and dense cake-like inside. The huckleberry balanced out the sweetness of the ube jam. Very nice! Black truffle croissant, one of the best pastries I've had. Filled with Delice de Bourgogne cheese (my fave) and topped with shaved truffles and rock sugar. A very nice play between sweet and savory...but $16! For me, worth the splurge, 100%! Ube coconut ensaymada. I don't care for ensaymada but had to try this one. It's filled with an ube cream and the big difference is that this had a nice crispy crust, soft inside, and no sugary butter "frosting" (which I don't like in a traditional version). Definitely good but I don't have to have it again. Breakfast sandwich with cheddar cheese, soufflé egg, longaniza, and crispy hash brown between a soft sandwich bun. No sauces needed, the flavors stand out themselves. We need to make this at home, guys. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The hash brown adds some nice crisp to what would otherwise be a soft sandwich. If I did it at home I'd skip the hash brown and just crisp up the buns on a fry pan to save some calories, lol. Tocino and longaniza--Perfectly fried egg over garlic fried rice with tocino and longanisa, served with pickled green papaya and garnished with cilantro, mint, and green onion. Leveled up for sure with a higher cut of pork for the tocino, but the longanisa didn't impress at all. It was not packed with the full flavor of a good sweet, tart and spicy longanisa that I know. It was more tame and westernized which I think didn't do justice to Filipino cuisine. Albeit, I will say that I didn't have that longaniza after effect that longaniza eaters know too well-- you know what I mean! Ok, last but not least -- chicken adobo. Had to have this and so glad I did. This was my favorite dish and I'm going to bring some of what I've learned back to the home kitchen. This is sliced chicken thigh. It looks like it was marinated and then grilled, topped with a nicely balanced adobo sauce and smothered with chicken skin palapa (scallion, ginger, toasted coconut), and a side of pickled green papaya. D-freakn-licious! This was definitely leveled up adobo!!! I regretted not having reservations for their fine dining experience during my short Chicago stay.
We chose Kasama, a two Michelin star restaurant to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary, and it was a truly amazing dining experience we will never forget!! Street parking can be a bit challenging, but we were fortunate to find a spot less than a block away. As an added bonus, parking was free as it was on a Sunday. The dining room was cozy with an open kitchen, offering a glimpse of the precision and passion behind every plate, under the careful watch of its chef and owner. Hospitality was impeccable!! The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming, making us feel at home. The service was a performance in itself. Each course was delivered with impeccable timing, like clockwork, as the staff moved seamlessly in sync that reflected the same level of attention to detail found in every dish. The chef and owner has elevated and interpreted Filipino comfort into an art form. Each of the 13 dishes in the tasting menu beautifully and impeccably presented, and thoughtfully composed. Familiar tastes from home transformed and refined into something truly exceptional. All honoring Filipino cuisine and culture. Our dining experience ended with wonderful surprise and expression of Filipino hospitality. Each guest was given a "baon" of delicious and buttery Ube Huckleberry Basque Cakes to enjoy, along with a copy of the tasting menu as a cherished memento of the celebration. This was more than just a meal. It was a memorable culinary journey to home and the perfect way to celebrate 35 years of marriage. Thank you for this remarkable tribute to Filipino cuisine and a dining experience worthy of its Michelin stars. So proud that Chicago has another Michelin-starred restaurant, and even more proud that it is owned and operated by a Filipino chef who is showcasing our cuisine on the world stage. Bravo!!
As someone who lived in the area pre-Michelin star days, I'm so grateful to see how much this spot has grown. From coming with barely a crowd and being able to snag a table immediately, to a line forming before open, it's exciting for the business. That being said, the experience is less pleasant than it used to be. Despite the insane crowds, the food and drinks are still superb. My favorites are the longanisa breakfast sandwich (add a hash brown, of course!) and iced ube latte. I recently tried the corn milk latte, which was great, but I'd avoid or get an added espresso shot if you don't like super sweet beverages. Highly recommend ordering ahead for takeout so you can skip the line. However, you have to order right when orders open in the morning, and you still might have to wait a few hour before pickup.
Holy crap. I don't know how to describe this place in just words because words themselves won't do this place justice....if you haven't gone, it is worth every single penny (and time)! We went here on a Thursday at ~11am and waited about 20 minutes to get dine-in seating. The staff members were all very welcoming, despite the amount of people they had to serve. If you are dining in, you must order all of your items in the front before being seated. Be sure to order everything you want, because the pastries might be gone by the time you want to take any to-go! The food was immaculate. The breakfast sandwich tasted like home, and the egg just melted right inside our mouths. The Ube and Coconut "Ensaymada" was another favorite. My partner and I enjoyed every single bite of it, and regretted that we did not get a second one! We weren't too much of a fan for the Black Truffle Croissant, but maybe because we aren't totally into the cheese-inside-croissant type of food. Though, it is a popular pastry, so definitely worth the try! Oh, Hot Yam! was another fan favorite (and honestly ours too) for drinks. The latte was not too sweet, and you could still taste the ube essence with hints of espresso Seating wise, there were limited booth-type of seats. We sat at the bar, but the limited seating explains why there is always a line. Very cute restaurant, and def aesthetically pleasing. We will definitely visit again, and maybe even try the tasting menu for dinner!
Kasama was a must-stop on our Chicago trip. We got there at 8:45 on a Thursday morning and were second in line, so I would recommend going during the week instead of the weekends if you're able to. The viral breakfast sandwich was delicious and worth the stop, though I think it would be even better with a pepper jam or aioli on the side. The lumpia were super tasty, and the iced black sesame latte was top tier. The pastries were great too, especially the apple hand pie. I will dream about that thing. My fiancé wasn't a fan of the truffle croissant, but I really enjoyed it. Great service, ambiance, and food overall. I totally get the hype!
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.
Spontaneous visit to Kasama. I've never been here before because all I hear is how long the lines are and that I'll likely be standing in line for two hours so I've just avoided going. We were in the area on a Saturday and it was around 1:30pm, but there was still a small line outside. We debated whether or not to go, and after realizing they take online orders, we just did that so we did not have to wait in the line (which ended up being kind of pointless because there was basically no line around 2:15pm when we went to pick it up). They close at 3pm and their kitchen closes at 2pm, so we were unable to try any of their other food or dine-in. I'm sure their food is great and maybe their other bakery items are better, so I'd love to come back another time in the morning. Maybe I'll change this to a 5-star review. This time, I could only choose from whatever bakery items were left and their coffees, and their online ordering system was inaccurate. When placing my order online, there were things that said were sold out but weren't when I went to the store, and there was one thing that I ordered that ended up being sold out. The employees were kind enough to call us and also ask us when we got there if there's something else I wanted. I got the chocolate chip banana bread, but sort of wished I got something else instead because the banana bread was super average and nothing all that special about it. I guess it makes sense why it was one of the last things left. The iced lattes we got were really good! I love the unique flavor options they have. We tried the black sesame one (didn't taste super strong of black sesame) and the spiced white mocha with Sichuan peppercorn (a bit spicy but not bad). Both intimidated me at first, but they ended up being really tasty and not at all as strange as I was expecting.
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.
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
11 months ago
Came in for a pickup order on a Thursday morning and the line was looong! Definitely recommend ordering online. The longanisa, egg, and cheese sandwich (3/5) to me was just fine. I wasn't a fan of the soft egg and the cheese mixed with the longanisa. Not a big fan of this as a sandwich. The black truffle croissant (3/5) was definitely overhyped and overpriced. The croissant was crispy on the outside, almost too hard for a croissant. I liked the crispy sugar bits on the top. I didn't get any of the black truffle filling until halfway in and the combination of truffle + sweet was just weird to me. The ube and coconut ensaymada (5/5) was the best imo. The pastry was so soft and the ube filling was sooooo good. Definitely a must get!! The chocolate chip cookie (4.5/5) was also very good! Fairly big, good amount of chocolate, just a reliable cookie. The ube and huckleberry basque cake (3.5/5) was just all right. The huckleberry took over the flavor and I couldn't really taste the ube anymore. It was made very well but just not my type of flavor. Overall very glad to have come here. Next time I'm around I'll come back for that ube + coconut ensaymada :) read more
I was very late hearing about the awesomeness of Kasama as it was just last summer that it was placed on my radar due to them being the featured restaurant at a certain backyard gathering. I heard about the long lines so I figured I would show up on a Friday morning. Got there later than expected, about 15 mins before opening (9am) and it was about an hour wait...kinda expected. The 2nd time I was smarter and went on a Wednesday morning and got there about 8:15am and was the 5th person in line. First time I showed up, I got the very popular breakfast sandwich that includes Longanisa, egg, cheese and a hashbrown. The sandwich was very good and a little heavy...well worth the bloat lol! Washed it down with a very nice matcha latte. Got a Black Truffle Croissant to go...its some kinda wonderful. Cut that thing in half and see the truffle just ooze out...very yummy! It was nice outside so I sat on the back outdoor patio and enjoyed the grub. A young lady that worked the patio by the name of Nicole mentioned I should try the Ube & Huckleberry Basque cake. She was right...was sweet and delicious! There were so many pasties on display when you walk in, its such a hard choice on what to get. The 2nd time I showed up, a friend of mine that is Filipino told me I should get the Filipino breakfast dish. The dish is basically eggs, garlic rice and a choice of meat in which I went with the Tocino in which I was told is like filipino bacon! Felt more like pork ribs but it was good as hell either way you call it lol! A very good dish! While I sat outside on both trips, there are indoor seating options as well. You can also call your order in for pickup if you dont wanna be in line. Staff here is very nice and genuinely good people. Kasama is worth the hype and the short wait. I highly recommend you try! read more
1 year ago
Food: idk how they do their Longanisa but it's soooo good. Perfectly balance and unique. Pastries are always soooo good. Banana tart is a hit at our house and today we tried the foie gras crossaint and it was so good. Kare kare sauce for the meatloaf was also so delicious!! Can't go wrong with anything there! Service: everyone is so polite and for an absolutely busy restaurant it looked like it ran smooth, no one was shouting and there was order. Ambiance: busy, but chill. Definitely worth the wait. read more
The line here is ridiculously long, but I totally get why. We preordered right when it opened but still didn't get a pick up time until 3-4 hours later. We tried a variety of pastries and really enjoyed them. The salmon danish was so flakey and delicious. Loved the honey/sugar topping of the truffle croissant, it really elevates the flavor. Definitely worth the detour! Will need to come back next time for a meal. read more
There's always a line out the door for a reason. I expected a Michelin restaurant to have the snooty attitude of an upscale place, but the cashier was so down to earth and sweet. They were able to accommodate a party of 5 even with very limited indoor seating. The food was a fantastic savory start to the day. Highly recommend the breakfast platters! I didn't even know there were places this good that wouldn't break the bank. Only minor complaint was that once the food is out, proactive service is scarce, but easy to flag down a server when we needed one. read more
Upon arriving to Kasama there was a long line that I did not expect at all. Then I realized that it is a Michelin rated spot! After 30 min I finally got in. It was definitely worth the wait. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with Langonisa sausage, egg, cheese and hash brown. The sausage was incredible. Just the right amount of spice and super tender. The only thing I thought was boring was the bread but I still loved it overall. I also ordered the huckleberry and ube basque cake along with the ube and oat milk latte. Not only were there aesthetically pleasing but they were delicious! The prices were a bit high but for a Michelin star spot it's understandable. They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays unfortunately and other days they close by 3pm. Hopefully that changes. Highly recommend! read more
WOW. Literally WOW. It's so impressive when a place actually lives up to the hype. Egg sando was banging, chicken was grilled to perfection. We got pickup because we were on the move but the service and ambiance looked top tier. If you have the time, definitely wait to get the sit down experience but if you're just visiting chicago (like me) the pickup option wont let you down. Go and certainly, let it rip. read more
1 year ago
Order take out online and skip the 2.5 hour wait. There's nothing inside when you sit down that makes it any better. What you're after is the food. Unless you've got the time to hang out, of course. But in the hot summer sun it's not so fun. That said, the sandwich is pretty great. The eggs are so soft and fluffy that they must have been made out of two parts egg, one part cloud. Really delightful. The sausage is house made, and so it's nice and chunky and well flavored. The bun is pretty standard. Their ube-filled cake has a delightful crust, and soft filling. Really a great texture juxtaposition. There's a reason it is so popular. The food is solid, no doubt. But why wait so long in line when you don't have to? Just order online, and head over when your order is ready. They even have benches outside that you can sit on. read more
The black truffle croissant was an experience. Sumptuous, luxurious, sweet and deeeeeeeply savory. The banana tart was not too sweet, gorgeous...the pastry was crisp and the filling and topping were just right. The breakfast sandwich was excellent, and I particularly loved the uber-fluffy steamed egg layer. Service was relaxed. We ordered pickup for around 12:30pm and they were a little slower than the purported time but it was extremely packed even on a weekday and the line remained long. Inside is clean, with plenty of lively noise from patrons and what seems to be a mostly open kitchen. While it is cramped, I would love to come back and absorb the full dine-in experience. read more
1 year ago
As the first Filipino Michelin starred restaurant, I was so excited to try Kasama. We waited in line for about 45 minutes, but it was all worth it. The brunch was delicious! We unfortunately didn't make it in time for the longanisa sandwich (they stop serving it at 12), but everything else was still very delicious. My favorite being the mushroom adobo. read more
I'm not sure what the buzz is for this place. I wonder if the Michelin one is more a reflection of their dinners than their breakfast/pastry menu. Or if Chicago is so devoid of Filipino food that Kasama remains a singular unique experience. We came on Friday Am at around 9:15 AM. At the time, the line was at least 60 min+ so I decided to see if I could do a pick up order to bypass the line. The pick-up order's estimated completion time was 80+ minutes. Hence, if you want to avoid the long line, please make your pick-up order way in advance and then plan your arrival accordingly. We ended up just waiting. It took about 1.5 hours. The interior was spacious with empty seats but the bottleneck is the one cashier who takes all the dine in orders before assigning you to your seat. There seems to be always an empty table. By 10:45-11am, they were out of their cardamon buns. We got the ube and huckleberry basque cake and the boston creme brioche. I don't think these baked goods were anywhere as good as the baked good options in NYC like Librae, Radio, etc. We each got the longanisa breakfast sandwich with the hashbrown. Even though we dined in, the buns came wrapped in aluminum foil like they were prepared hours ago and required a brief re-heating. The buns were really lacking without any texture. I was expecting the longanisa to have some sort of taste either spicy or sweet but I couldn't really taste anything unqiue about the longanisa. Overall, an average breakfast experience, which made the long wait even more confusing. NYC definitely has way better options for baked goods and Filipino food. No way that line would be this long if were in NYC. read more
This review is based on my breakfast experience! I love it here. Great pasteries, awesome breakfast sammie and despite the constant business, staff are so kind and ensure you have a great experience! It's a cozy spot, not too many tables but enough to ensure if one isn't ready yet, it will be shortly! Don't let the lines dissuade you! It's worth the wait everytime. read more
2025 Chicago. Double review: Daytime brunch & Dinner tasting menu. Filipino fusion. Michelin*. ----- Daytime brunch: Lumpia shanghai fried pork springroll and sweet chili (Best) Breakfast sandwich longanisa, egg, and cheese Side hashbrown ----- Pastries: (Best) Black Truffle Croissant Laminated with 82 percent European butter and filled with black truffle and Delice de Bourgogne cheese, topped with honey and truffle ail and fresh shaved block truffle Foie Gras Danish (Saturday and Sunday only) Laminated with 82 percent European butter and topped with brambleberry jam, pistachios, foie gras ganache, hibiscus, mint Matcha Pandan Éclair With toasted genmai rice, coconut jam, and rice krispie treat Ham and Cheese Danish Laminated with 82 percent European butter and topped with raclette cheese fondue and fresh shaved serrano ham (aged 15 months) and a block pepper caramel Ube and Coconut "Ensaymada" Laminated brioche with an ube and coconut filling ----- Tasting menu: kinilaw golden kaluga caviar, kampachi, and coconut lumpia pork, sprouts, and rice paper talaba kusshi, honeydew, and mezcal chicharron salmon skin and tamarind nilaga cabbage, bone marrow, and short grain rice siomai duck, foie gras, black vinegar adobo mussel, king trumpet, and chicken skin inihaw mackerel and burnt scallion toyomansi sinigang bay scallops, aka ebi shrimp, and tomatillo kare-kare short rib, peanut, and bagoong XO inasal squab, dirty rice, and foie gras truffle croissant Délice de Bourgogne cheese and honey mais con yelo corn semifreddo, wild dried blueberries, and milk granita mignardises silvana, ube, and cassis ----- Overall, "as good as it gets." read more
1 year ago
Biggest takeaway - get in line before they open. We arrived Saturday morning, got in line 5 min before they opened and it took us two hours to sit down and get our food. We hate lines, but afterwards everyone said it was SO worth it. TIPS - don't come with boring people. Order extra for later. Food was so flavorful, and not greasy. Small restaurant. Cozy vibe. Felt like I was in my aunties kitchen. Add this to your must-eat lost while visiting Chicago. read more
Absolutely the most delicious breakfast sandwich I've had ! it wasn't too salty or too heavy, everything went so well together and it was so flavorful ! the ube huckleberry was also so delicious, it wasn't too sweet at all. the line is LONG, so get there early or you can order online for pick up ! read more
100% worth the wait and hype. I finally made the trek to Kasama, arriving at 8:15 am on a Saturday with about 20 people ahead of me. True to other Yelpers' experiences, it took about an hour to get inside and order. I was greeted by a delightfully cheery staff member who took my order of the now-famous longanisa, egg, and cheese sandwich, plus a hash brown and cappuccino at the counter. I asked for her advice on putting the hash brown inside the sandwich, and she noted it's good but can make the sandwich a bit heavy. I opted for it on the side. The gorgeous display case of pastries was very tempting, so when she asked me if I wanted one I succumbed, taking a matcha eclair to go. Dining solo, I sat at the bar and was allowed to relax and enjoy my breakfast, despite the lengthy line outside. And enjoy I did. The sandwich is truly amazing, not just because the longanisa sausage is so delicious, but because the egg was so perfectly firm but creamy. I'm so used to hard scrambled egg pucks on breakfast sandwiches that it was a surprise and a delight to have such a beautifully cooked egg. The hash brown was wonderfully crunchy, and I can see the attraction of adding it to the sandwich, but I'm glad I left it on the side. And the cappuccino, with espresso from Dark Matter Coffee, was rich and smooth without any bitterness. The matcha eclair is now at home for later, but I'm so excited about my experience that I'm posting before trying... The space inside is serene, with a fair amount of tables despite the relatively small space. There are many stools at the bar, too. While waiting in line, I got a glimpse of a beautiful patio, which looks like a great seating choice when the weather is nice. I will absolutely return to Kasama and bring people with me. Not a ton of places with massive hype live up to it, but Kasama definitely does. read more
1 year ago
This review is looong overdue but back when I first visited Kasama, I knew this place was special. I had an lunch order for take-out and it did not disappoint! The truffle croissant is a MUST GET! One of the tastiest pastries, I've ever had hands down. The croissant was light and flaky, the truffle shavings on top gave it that savory twist, and the rock sugar and glaze played with the truffle so well! Not only that, there is a delicious filling inside that resembles a cream cheese but better. I could probably eat a cup of that alone! Kasama elevated the pastry game to a new level and I am here for it! When the foie gra prosciutto is available -- get it! I also got the Kasama combo sandwich which is a generous size. A bit messy but that's because the meat is so juicy. We also tried the breakfast sandwiches where the hashbrown was the standout for me. Protip is to order ahead of time online so that you don't actually have to wait in line. Looking forward to making a reservation for dinner next time! read more
6 months ago
23 days ago
Kasama is a Filipino restaurant in Chicago with accolades including a Michelin Star and a recent James Beard Award for "Best Chef" in the midwest. Kasama is the first and only Filipino restaurant in the world to have the Michelin star (however, this may change when the Michelin Guide debuts in the Philippines in 2026). I was not able to snag a dinner reservation here, but I did show up for their breakfast! The lines are crazy in the weekends and I opted to come an hour before opening and I was 2nd in line. For breakfast, their seasonal offerings can be found on the website. If you don't want to deal with lines, then, on the day of your visit, you can order certain menu items online. If you do this, then you will have to take your order to go. I had a longanisa, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, which was delicious. The crisped up longanisa was sweet and savory, but the soft egg and american-style cheese added creaminess. The brioche bun added some nice soft, chewy texture. I enjoyed and savored this sandwich. While there were some really fancy things on the menu, there was no way I could pass up longanisa. For pastries, I went with their black truffle croissant. The croissant was made with european butter, which is important for that flakiness that you want. It was filled with a nice, creamy cheese and the shaved black truffle on top added unbelievable savoriness. The combo of cheese and truffle is what brings the punch of flavor to the crispy, flaky croissant base. They have a ton of pastries in their case and I went with a chocolate and salted caramel tart and a apple hand pie that was filled with pastry cream. They had a bunch of beautiful fruit tarts here and I wish I could have them all; however, I can't eat as much as I used to. Overall, I would highly recommend visiting Kasama for breakfast if you are able to manage the crowds and long lines. Do plan ahead as your options will be limited if they sell out of their most popular items. Because I'm from out of town, I came early and I didn't want to mess around with that. read more
9 months ago
Kasama deserves all the attention it gets. I had the breakfast sandwich, and it's easily one of the best I've ever had. The souffle-like egg paired with the longanisa created such a perfect bite. It's on the Michelin guide for a reason. A must-visit when in Chicago. A good tip is to order online ahead of time. The line stretched down the street even though they had just opened. read more
24 days ago
Food was outstanding and perfect. Service for takeout was great. Definitely need to come back and dine in + get pastry's next time! read more
3 months ago
Quick and easy service. Calm environment and easy to read menu. Loved the breakfast sandwich as well as the adobo chicken plate. Eggrolls were great too! Def worth the visit whenever in the Chicago area read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
Love visiting this spot. It's got a lot of hype over the years so there's always an incredibly long line. My recommendation is to put an order online and to do a pick up where you can skip to the front. Love the Ube pastry and also the hot meals. The staff is very helpful and welcoming. read more
You should never meet your heroes cause you'll find out they're human just like you. My expectation for this place was beyond superb. A michelin star Filipino restaurant! So, I was prepared to be disappointed. Half way thru the dinner, I concluded I could die a happy man. Everything they brought out was good, except that 75% of it is out of the ballpark. Dishes that gave me goosebumps, a tingly sensation as if tinker bell just drop fairy dust or just made me giggle with happiness for being there are: lumpia(egg rolls), nilaga(beef stew), king crab mushrooms, Kare Kare(beef curry) and the truffle croissant dessert. Each dish alone would be enough to blow your mind. Having them in one meal is just plain Hedonistic. It's not so much an avalanche of flavors, but by deconstructing the dish and giving you the pure essence of the taste is absolutely sublime - sublime I tell you. Our server Jude and the rest of the crew was chill, courteous, and attentive. It's not easy getting reservations but keep trying. Kasama is worth the effort and the price! read more
1 year ago
Delicious, efficient, and peaceful restaurant! I came on a Wednesday ~11:30am. Waited in line for about 10 minutes, then waited about 5-10 minutes for my order to be ready. You order inside at the counter, then are able to be seated inside or outside in a nice patio area. They bring your food to you, and there are free water cups if you need a drink. Good system, and food was brought out in a timely manner. Ube latte was delicious and definitely tasted of ube. A bit on the sweeter side, but great flavor. The longanisa breakfast sandwich was so good- a simple breakfast sandwich but with great meat and very silky eggs. Filling and well-made. The ube and huckleberry basque tart was not too sweet, and the texture was harder around the edges and soft everywhere else. Could have used a bit more ube vs. huckleberry since the huckleberry is a strong flavor, but overall delicious and not too sweet. read more
I'm gonna pass on a little tip that I was given, which is to order online and go pick it up once ready. We did this and really appreciated not having to wait in line on a chilly day in April. You can't dine in with the take-out, but there's a little area where you can eat outside, and we just took the pastries back with us. The breakfast sandwich (longanisa, egg, and cheese) is really excellent. The longanisa is different from American sausage, salty and even a little sweet. The egg is soft and fluffy. We also ordered four pastries, which I listed below from my most to least favorite: -Blueberry tart with chamomile: this had huge blueberries and fresh cream on top of a soft, flaky crust. Amazing! -Cardamom bun: simple but delicious. Cardamom spice and light sweetness. -Black truffle croissant: this was unique and tasty; pricey, though! The croissant was topped with big sugar crystals and truffle and filled with an intensely flavored savory truffle cream inside. -Ube and Huckleberry Basque Cake: Nothing wrong with this one at all; I just tried it last so was probably a little pastried-out, and it just wasn't my fave of the four. They also have a lot of excellent coffee options with Filipino flair. I enjoyed an iced black sesame latte that wasn't overly sweet. read more
Friends recommended this place and suggested we order when they open because it can take a few hours for the food to be ready. That is true. We ordered at 9am and picked up our food at noon. It is absolutely 100% well worth the wait. The sandwiches were excellent but the real star of the show is their pastries. Unbelievable. I would definitely order this again. I see why there is such a line to dine in and it's a wait to get take out food. Absolutely delicious! read more
1 year ago
Despite waiting 1.5 hours for breakfast, we left very content. Unfortunately the line moves very slow, even on Friday mornings. So perhaps you can preorder and pick up take out! But we were glad to be seated to eat the Filipino breakfast and chicken adobo. We also got the breakfast sandwich with longanisa and hashbrown. The chicken adobo was by far the best dish. Sandwich is pretty good as well, but would not wait 1.5 hours for it. So next time we would consider ordering take out. I'm a Boston cream fanatic and theirs was one of the best! Not your typical donut, as the dough resembles more of a croissant with a caramelized bottom with lighter filling on the inside. Light but yet decadent! Their ube latte and sesame latte were delicious. Not too milky and had the right sweetness. The banana pie was also a hit. We really enjoyed all of their other pastries! Staff was super friendly and accommodating even with our carry ons as we came straight there from the airport. Once we ordered, we were able to get on a wait list for a table. Otherwise they said it was first come first serve with tables. Kasama has a Michelin star for dinner but not for breakfast but still highly recommend their breakfast! read more
So amazing. Line was insane (waited 1.5 hours to get a table). Truffle croissant and cheesecake were highlights. Breakfast sandwich was also really good, hashbrown made it even better. Will definitely be back - but for takeout next time read more
First and only Michelin Star Filipino restaurant...definitely had to try. We actually got there an hour early before opening on a Sunday so we were 3rd in line. The line was super long once they opened. The restaurant is small and not much seating and they make sure to not rush for food quality food. Expect to wait but the good food and desserts are worth it. We got one of everything to share between the 5 of us. Everything was delicious. We're Filipino and everything tasted authentic besides the kare-kare. But the dessert pastries were the star of the experience, they really good! Service was good and even with the lines, we weren't rushed. Not sure if I'll come back because personally I like my parents home cooked Filipino food better but still good to experience once. read more
KASAMA IS WORTH ALL THE HYPE!!! We finally got the chance to get it for takeout by ordering online in advance (lines are notoriously long and for good reason). We got the Filipino breakfast--1 mushroom version, a second that was special Filipino sausage. Both served with a beautiful luxurious egg (how is the yolk that vividly orange?!) and deliciously seasoned fluffy garlic rice. The ube honeysuckle pastry??? Incredible. This was an absolute must get. A beautiful dusting of sugar in the pattern of the Filipino flag, a perfect crunch when biting in to the crust, delicious ube filling. We'll have to come back to Chicago to eat this pastry again. A thousand stars, just wow. read more
Tasting menu review! Overall I enjoyed my experience at Kasama, but definitely feel that it's too expensive at $285. Yes, there are things like caviar and truffle which add to the price tag, but I rather have a menu that was focused more on bringing out the flavors than decadence. For expensive meals like this, I always find myself going back to an experience where I thought if I never eat again after this meal, life was good. While the food at Kasama was good, nothing was truly mind blowing. With tax and gratuity, the bill comes up closer to $400. The waitstaff are attentive and nice, but maybe because of the smaller intimate setting, the experience goes by a lot faster than expected. Some of the courses, I was not too fond of, particularly the croissant. I enjoy the truffles and the croissant but it's not really something I picture as a dinner dessert. I did enjoy the salmon skin chicharonnes and the half fried lumpia. All in all, I'm glad I checked it off my bucket list, but was left wanting more read more
well, for a place that has carried their michelin star on for three years in a row, there's no question that this is the best bakery i've ever been to. I did do take out, as a long line forms in the morning (for good reason), and was very pleased to know they make your drinks fresh upon arrival! It's my first time in chicago so when I heard about this place I immediately added it into my itinerary. We got ham and cheese danishes, chocolate croissants, and a sausage and egg sandwich (not pictured as it was devoured too quickly) and to drink i got a cappuccino with sugar and my partner got a yuzu coconut latte. it looks like a great functionally fast bakery on the inside, with great lighting and atmosphere. Im literally going back tomorrow, I could not recommend this place enough. read more
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1001 N Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
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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… Read more
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.… Read more
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… Read more
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?
How is the parking situation?
Augusta is a mix of free and metered parking within immediate walking distance. The interior side streets off of Augusta are permit.
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