Cute and cheerful cafe with Filipino sweets and dishesWe came to Eggrolly after dinner so I'm only commenting on the sweets portion.First, what a charming and sweet cafe when you enter. There are brightly colored booths, friendly graphics on the wall. Smoothies are made to your left, but the bakery counter beckons with its brightly frosted cupcakes and assortment of Ensaymada Brioche- a tender sweet dough. We tried a brioche with Ube and shockingly it was served with a generous serving of shredded cheese. It was actually quite delicious with the lightly sweet and tender dough with sweet purple Ube. We actually quite liked the cheese on top because it was mellow and gentle, not sharp, and gav...
100% honest opinion: this business thrives because of its exceptional hospitality. From the free handouts to the constant reassurance of your comfort. But when it comes down to the food…. It’s below average. I may be hurting feelings when I say this but the taste of their actual food menu items (not from the bakery) is really unappetizing. My pho broth tasted really funky, almost like cow manure.. or a horse farm. The other dishes were definitely average, if I were served somewhere else, maybe a place with average customer service, it would’ve received a 1 star rating. The bakery items were also overly sweet and drenched in sauce/sugary substance.Overall, the 4.6 rating and flood of positive...
I really wanted to like it, but I am sooooooo disappointed. The eggrolls were bland. I ordered the mixed. The pancit malabon is NOT malabon. It just noodles colored with anato and barely had shrimp, but it's supposed to have different types of seafood. Again, it's bland. The ube cupcakes were super dry and the inside were not cooked. Ugh! I won't be going back, especially when the guy at the cupcake counter was rude. The guy in the front was nice though.
We've done carry out a couple times, and they even gave my husband a soda to drink while he waited the first time he was there.The food is good, and good portions. My favorites are the lumpia (called pork egg rolls on their menu, but they're traditional Filipino lumpia) and the chicken and pork kebabs. (I prefer a la carte items like this to full meals.)Also, the Sans Rival (a Filipino dessert delicacy) is heavenly.
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My daughter and I stumbled upon this restaurant today while searching for something entirely different. Alex offered us a sample, and thanks to his hospitality, he gained two new customers! The jalapeño chicken egg rolls were fantastic—I’m definitely planning to order 20 next time!
We arrived with low expectations, but we were pleasantly surprised. The food was authentic and fresh. Our server had a great knowledge of the menu and was able to answer all our questions. We will definitely be returning.
Bring your own bottle! Don't miss the special menu available for Chicago Filipino Restaurant Week, which runs until October 28, 2023.
Food was good. The music was ear piercing loud and all Swift. Tables are sticky but definitely would go again.
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Delicious! The BBQ Pork Buns are amazing and the special was very good. I will definitely be back.
Delicious cupcakes!
Pancit Malabon- Shrimp Paste Rice Noodles
Halabos-Garlic Butter Shrimp A La Carte
Malagos Hot Choco- Dark And Dirty
Grilled Chicken With Adobo Sauce
Halabos-Garlic Butter Shrimp
Chicken Teriyaki A La Carte
Tajos Drink (Sago Gulaman)
