Food was delicious! You order on a kiosk and wait for your food. The wait wasn’t too long, and the prices seemed reasonable. This is located inside an Asian food store next to other Asian restaurants. My only complaint is the coleslaw; it didn’t have much flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Janina Castillo
I've been wanting to visit this place for awhile now and finally went and it didn't disappoint. The sushi was delicious and I picked up a few items and snacks
Anthony giacini
This is a nice place with the marked and the food area giving you plenty of choices but Matt bakes is a must try first!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Ngan
Honestly the breakfast sandwich here is better than the one at Kasama. It has so much more flavor and ofc no wait. Comes with plantain chips/ coleslaw and a drink too! Would recommend this place to anyone visiting Chicago :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Su Rhim
I had high hopes for Matt Bake after hearing all the buzz, but honestly, it didn’t quite live up to the hype. The biggest red flag was the 15% tax added on top of everything — way above the usual sales tax, especially when other food stalls in the same market don’t do this. It felt excessive and unnecessary.
As for the food, the Pineapple Bun Chicken Sandwich was a miss. The chicken was way too overpowering in both flavor and sweetness, and pairing that with an already sweet pineapple bun just made it a sugar overload. The balance was completely off.
The only standout was the Egg Sando — simple, tasty, and well-executed. If I ever return, it would probably be just for that.
In the end, Matt Bake looks cool and has some creative ideas, but it doesn’t justify the pricing or the hype. There are better spots in the area that don’t tack on hidden charges and serve better-balanced food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
katie No
i fricken love this place i am filled w joy every time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ube Taro Bun
Keona Wu
As someone who partially grew up in Hong Kong and the US, this a great example of where my two worlds meet. Such a simple idea yet kind of brilliant to make sandwiches with our favorite Hong Kong proteins and pineapple buns with an American twist.
Great job. My only request; make the pineapple crust on the bun a little thicker to help the sweet buttery taste shine a little brighter alongside the strong savory additions of the sandwich!
Still a great sandwich and definitely worth the try!! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Wen
Char siu & fried egg sandwich is super tasty and filling!
I recommend this and would come back again to order. Their other items on the menu and from the bakery are awesome too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Zhao
The best spot in that food hall. Unique style and delicious varieties. The 554 is my go to and occasionally frequent the pastries.
The beef and egg sandwich, truffle egg sandwich and fried chicken sando are go-tos. The flavors and textures are off the charts for the price. I think the fried chicken sandwich might be one of my favorites ever. The bao buns are a fun grab n go snack too. Highly recommend for a fun, casual lunch or dinner!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kobe Jo
I had a wonderful time going here! The staff is friendly and the store is extremely clean. You get lost for hours, speaking from experience haha! No shortage of new and exciting items.
Samir Katta
Food court spot in Gangam market. Was feeling breakfast so I got the char siu and fried egg Sando. Love me a pineapple bun. It was flaky and sweet. Nice fried egg and layer of cheese. Hash brown was super crisp but a little greasy. Finally, the pork was overcooked which took a lot away from the sandwich. Super messy so highly recommend some napkins. Plantain chips on the side were meh. Definitely worth stopping by especially on Monday when it’s 30% off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jack Tucker
Char siu and fried egg sandwich ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vlad Marica
This place is amazing. The egg drop sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Great spot for a quick lunch if you're in the area.
Food was delicious! You order on a kiosk and wait for your food. The wait wasn’t too long, and the prices seemed reasonable. This is located inside an Asian food store next to other Asian restaurants. My only complaint is the coleslaw; it didn’t have much flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I've been wanting to visit this place for awhile now and finally went and it didn't disappoint. The sushi was delicious and I picked up a few items and snacks
This is a nice place with the marked and the food area giving you plenty of choices but Matt bakes is a must try first!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly the breakfast sandwich here is better than the one at Kasama. It has so much more flavor and ofc no wait. Comes with plantain chips/ coleslaw and a drink too! Would recommend this place to anyone visiting Chicago :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had high hopes for Matt Bake after hearing all the buzz, but honestly, it didn’t quite live up to the hype. The biggest red flag was the 15% tax added on top of everything — way above the usual sales tax, especially when other food stalls in the same market don’t do this. It felt excessive and unnecessary.
As for the food, the Pineapple Bun Chicken Sandwich was a miss. The chicken was way too overpowering in both flavor and sweetness, and pairing that with an already sweet pineapple bun just made it a sugar overload. The balance was completely off.
The only standout was the Egg Sando — simple, tasty, and well-executed. If I ever return, it would probably be just for that.
In the end, Matt Bake looks cool and has some creative ideas, but it doesn’t justify the pricing or the hype. There are better spots in the area that don’t tack on hidden charges and serve better-balanced food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
i fricken love this place i am filled w joy every time!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ube Taro Bun
As someone who partially grew up in Hong Kong and the US, this a great example of where my two worlds meet. Such a simple idea yet kind of brilliant to make sandwiches with our favorite Hong Kong proteins and pineapple buns with an American twist.
Great job. My only request; make the pineapple crust on the bun a little thicker to help the sweet buttery taste shine a little brighter alongside the strong savory additions of the sandwich!
Still a great sandwich and definitely worth the try!! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Char siu & fried egg sandwich is super tasty and filling!
I recommend this and would come back again to order. Their other items on the menu and from the bakery are awesome too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best spot in that food hall. Unique style and delicious varieties. The 554 is my go to and occasionally frequent the pastries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Beef and Eggs Sandwich, Ube Taro Bun, 554, Shrimp Rolls
If you end up getting a Smashed Waugh Burger, don’t get it with that flaky bun—it’ll fall apart and piss you off every time you take a bite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The beef and egg sandwich, truffle egg sandwich and fried chicken sando are go-tos. The flavors and textures are off the charts for the price. I think the fried chicken sandwich might be one of my favorites ever. The bao buns are a fun grab n go snack too. Highly recommend for a fun, casual lunch or dinner!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a wonderful time going here! The staff is friendly and the store is extremely clean. You get lost for hours, speaking from experience haha! No shortage of new and exciting items.
Food court spot in Gangam market. Was feeling breakfast so I got the char siu and fried egg Sando. Love me a pineapple bun. It was flaky and sweet. Nice fried egg and layer of cheese. Hash brown was super crisp but a little greasy. Finally, the pork was overcooked which took a lot away from the sandwich. Super messy so highly recommend some napkins. Plantain chips on the side were meh. Definitely worth stopping by especially on Monday when it’s 30% off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Char siu and fried egg sandwich ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing. The egg drop sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Great spot for a quick lunch if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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