Kasama
The world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, now holding two stars, serving bakery items and breakfast sandwiches by day and a tasting menu by night.
Operated by husband-and-wife duo Tim Flores and Genie Kwon in Ukrainian Village (1001 N Winchester Ave), Kasama started as a cafe in 2020 and earned its second Michelin star in 2025. During the day, it operates as a counter-service spot serving longanisa, egg, and cheese sandwiches, mushroom adobo with garlic rice, and pastries. No reservations are accepted for daytime service, and long lines are common, especially before opening at 9:00 AM; savory items are served until 2:00 PM or until sold out. Dinner features a 13-course tasting menu for $325 USD per person, which requires reservations and is notoriously difficult to book. Budgets for daytime and dinner services differ significantly.
Opening hours
Daytime: Wed-Sun 9:00-15:00 (Kitchen closes at 14:00 or when sold out); Dinner: Thu-Sun, reservations only
Nearby sights
- Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
- Garfield Park Conservatory
- National Museum of Mexican Art
- Willis Tower Skydeck
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Rookery Building
- Chicago Theatre
- North Avenue Beach