I luv Namit Cafe, The food is good Owner is very friendly You feel like you're part of the family Good luck guys Luv you all
Robert Johnson
Delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kina Standa
So so good. Everything it needs to be and more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nuria McNeal
We love their lumpias and their cupcakes amazing too. Everyone is super friendly. You can tell they are very proud of their food. Can't wait to try more of their offerings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gluterie M.
Just FYI: NAMIT in Ilonggo means delicious in English. And all the food was just that.After getting duped for the second time to go to a Filipino restaurant in lakeview, I'm looking at you Kubo...update your time on holiday FFS, we landed at this serene and clean place. We got so very lucky. I had 3 hungry adults and a hangry toddler that walked the city with me for 8 whole hour. I quickly called Namit and was greeted on the phone by the pleasant owner who stated she would wait for us (it was near closing time).And seeing that it was closing time, I was expecting the food to be meh, but I was wrong. Everything was made to order, but didn't take long. Fresh, delicious, CLEAN, and easy on the wallet too! This combo is really hard to find in traditional Filipino places. And combined with a kind and attentive staff, this local spot should not be overlooked and shines much brighter than Kubo in my book.Wish I had more pictures of food, but honestly I was so hungry and it was all so very good, I only had pix of the longsilog. LOL! I'll take more pix next time. My daughter was also a fan so we will be back for the food, but also the kind service.
Jonathan D.
As much as I love posting pictures along with my reviews, for this one I decided to waste no time diving in. It was a packed day and I was ready to eat! Interestingly enough, we were in the area earlier in the afternoon looking up cafes on Yelp for a little afternoon pick-me-up and stumbled upon this suggestion. It's no secret that we love Filipino food (check out my other reviews) so we had to give this place a try. We went here for dinner and little did we know there was also an event going on! We're glad we were there at that time to see the beautiful kamayan spread others already shared in their reviews. It was a sight to behold and I'm strongly considering this place for our 5th wedding anniversary.Ambiance - this place is humble and simplistic, and that's not a bad thing at all. A few pieces of faux greenery and other decor pieces line the neutral colored walls, and everything looked neat and in its place. One thing that might make this space pop a bit more would be some life plants, but overall it was down-to-earth, cozy, and welcoming. I felt like I was visiting my tita's house.Food - 10/10! We ordered the lumpiang shanghai and Mark's chicken nuggets for our appetizers. Don't let the nuggets in the name fool you -- these aren't your fast food or frozen nuggets. These are hand battered, seasoned chicken tender bites that packed slot of flavor and paired well with the sauces provided (I personally liked their suka (spiced vinegar) with it most). The lumpia was great as well and a generous portion for the price. For our mains, we hand the chicken inasal (leg and thigh) and the longsilog plate. I loved that this place offered all day breakfast! The chicken inasal both looked and tasted amazing -- moist, cooked through chicken with that savory sweet blend of spices that make it so uniquely chicken inasal. This dish isn't my immediate go-to usually, but we had to get it based on the pictures we saw. Clearly, we're glad we did. The longsilog was cooked perfectly - over medium eggs seem to be a rarity these days/most places I've been to don't get it right. Namit did it perfectly. The chicken longanisa was packed with that sweet and savory flavor too. Even if you don't have room for it, take a dessert to go! Nathalie's cupcakes (we had the ube cupcake and yema cupcake) were literal perfection and i can't wait to order a custom cake from her. We look forward to trying more of the menu and visiting again soon! The adobo and pancit bihon are next on our list to try, and of course, the halo halo. Highly recommend this place especially for those who are new to Filipino food, or just those of us who love (and/or grew up with) Filipino food and just want a great, no frills, reasonably priced place to enjoy it.
M S
The best place in the Lincoln square area! Love the chicken inasal, pansit, veggie egg roll and lumpia Shanghai! Oh don’t forget the ube cup cakes and empanadas are to die for!!!! Will be back for sure!!!!
A L
Amazing restaurant. They give good portions and are very friendly. They gave me a free cupcake for moving here. I will definitely come back here again when I’m in the area.
Melody
Amazing, amazing food. This is clearly a local, family-run restaurant, and it shows. Chicken adobo is FANTASTIC, top 5 dishes I've ever tried. Everything else I've tried, I have also loved. Preparation is fresh and healthy. Also, the rice is always cooked perfectly. It's the little things (along with big flavors) that make this place truly superb. Cupcakes are a must-try, I brought friends here and we all shared an ube cupcake - we were licking the frosting off the plate at the end! Prices are very affordable as well. A sleeper gem in all of Chicago.
Alex Szymborski
They have a lot of staples on the menu (pancit, silogs, lumpia, chicken adobo) but are missing some of my favorite things mainly any pork. But what we ordered was pretty good. The standout for me was the arroz caldo. It had a lot more flavor than regular Cantonese congee and the fried chicken bites on top really added a lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Inasal with Garlic Rice, Arroz Caldo
Food was fantastic, and I'm extremely picky about other people's Filipino food. Tastes like the food my late dad and aunt cooked. Also, they don't use pork in their recipes. Prices are reasonable.
Rob M.
A great local place for Filipino food. People were very friendly and food was great. They had seating inside and outside. We sat outside.
Joseph Griffin
Service was what you would expect from a warm home of a friend or family member. Everything was delicious. The juice from the adobo i would drink by the pitcher. What a great experience! Go eat here. Sit down and just relax and enjoy good food. The owners and their aunt were so warm and inviting. Namit was a treat and we decided to go on a whim. No regrets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tokneneng
nimo t.
We had such a nice dinner here. The lumpia and adobo were amazing, exactly what I was looking for. And as others have said the couple who runs it is lovely. Can't wait to go back!
I luv Namit Cafe, The food is good Owner is very friendly You feel like you're part of the family Good luck guys Luv you all
Delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
So so good. Everything it needs to be and more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love their lumpias and their cupcakes amazing too. Everyone is super friendly. You can tell they are very proud of their food. Can't wait to try more of their offerings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just FYI: NAMIT in Ilonggo means delicious in English. And all the food was just that.After getting duped for the second time to go to a Filipino restaurant in lakeview, I'm looking at you Kubo...update your time on holiday FFS, we landed at this serene and clean place. We got so very lucky. I had 3 hungry adults and a hangry toddler that walked the city with me for 8 whole hour. I quickly called Namit and was greeted on the phone by the pleasant owner who stated she would wait for us (it was near closing time).And seeing that it was closing time, I was expecting the food to be meh, but I was wrong. Everything was made to order, but didn't take long. Fresh, delicious, CLEAN, and easy on the wallet too! This combo is really hard to find in traditional Filipino places. And combined with a kind and attentive staff, this local spot should not be overlooked and shines much brighter than Kubo in my book.Wish I had more pictures of food, but honestly I was so hungry and it was all so very good, I only had pix of the longsilog. LOL! I'll take more pix next time. My daughter was also a fan so we will be back for the food, but also the kind service.
As much as I love posting pictures along with my reviews, for this one I decided to waste no time diving in. It was a packed day and I was ready to eat! Interestingly enough, we were in the area earlier in the afternoon looking up cafes on Yelp for a little afternoon pick-me-up and stumbled upon this suggestion. It's no secret that we love Filipino food (check out my other reviews) so we had to give this place a try. We went here for dinner and little did we know there was also an event going on! We're glad we were there at that time to see the beautiful kamayan spread others already shared in their reviews. It was a sight to behold and I'm strongly considering this place for our 5th wedding anniversary.Ambiance - this place is humble and simplistic, and that's not a bad thing at all. A few pieces of faux greenery and other decor pieces line the neutral colored walls, and everything looked neat and in its place. One thing that might make this space pop a bit more would be some life plants, but overall it was down-to-earth, cozy, and welcoming. I felt like I was visiting my tita's house.Food - 10/10! We ordered the lumpiang shanghai and Mark's chicken nuggets for our appetizers. Don't let the nuggets in the name fool you -- these aren't your fast food or frozen nuggets. These are hand battered, seasoned chicken tender bites that packed slot of flavor and paired well with the sauces provided (I personally liked their suka (spiced vinegar) with it most). The lumpia was great as well and a generous portion for the price. For our mains, we hand the chicken inasal (leg and thigh) and the longsilog plate. I loved that this place offered all day breakfast! The chicken inasal both looked and tasted amazing -- moist, cooked through chicken with that savory sweet blend of spices that make it so uniquely chicken inasal. This dish isn't my immediate go-to usually, but we had to get it based on the pictures we saw. Clearly, we're glad we did. The longsilog was cooked perfectly - over medium eggs seem to be a rarity these days/most places I've been to don't get it right. Namit did it perfectly. The chicken longanisa was packed with that sweet and savory flavor too. Even if you don't have room for it, take a dessert to go! Nathalie's cupcakes (we had the ube cupcake and yema cupcake) were literal perfection and i can't wait to order a custom cake from her. We look forward to trying more of the menu and visiting again soon! The adobo and pancit bihon are next on our list to try, and of course, the halo halo. Highly recommend this place especially for those who are new to Filipino food, or just those of us who love (and/or grew up with) Filipino food and just want a great, no frills, reasonably priced place to enjoy it.
The best place in the Lincoln square area! Love the chicken inasal, pansit, veggie egg roll and lumpia Shanghai! Oh don’t forget the ube cup cakes and empanadas are to die for!!!! Will be back for sure!!!!
Amazing restaurant. They give good portions and are very friendly. They gave me a free cupcake for moving here. I will definitely come back here again when I’m in the area.
Amazing, amazing food. This is clearly a local, family-run restaurant, and it shows. Chicken adobo is FANTASTIC, top 5 dishes I've ever tried. Everything else I've tried, I have also loved. Preparation is fresh and healthy. Also, the rice is always cooked perfectly. It's the little things (along with big flavors) that make this place truly superb. Cupcakes are a must-try, I brought friends here and we all shared an ube cupcake - we were licking the frosting off the plate at the end! Prices are very affordable as well. A sleeper gem in all of Chicago.
They have a lot of staples on the menu (pancit, silogs, lumpia, chicken adobo) but are missing some of my favorite things mainly any pork. But what we ordered was pretty good. The standout for me was the arroz caldo. It had a lot more flavor than regular Cantonese congee and the fried chicken bites on top really added a lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Inasal with Garlic Rice, Arroz Caldo
Restaurantji Recommends
Super nice staff and great food. So glad we stopped in.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lumpia Shanghai, Tokneneng, Arroz Caldo
Food was fantastic, and I'm extremely picky about other people's Filipino food. Tastes like the food my late dad and aunt cooked. Also, they don't use pork in their recipes. Prices are reasonable.
A great local place for Filipino food. People were very friendly and food was great. They had seating inside and outside. We sat outside.
Service was what you would expect from a warm home of a friend or family member. Everything was delicious. The juice from the adobo i would drink by the pitcher. What a great experience! Go eat here. Sit down and just relax and enjoy good food. The owners and their aunt were so warm and inviting. Namit was a treat and we decided to go on a whim. No regrets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tokneneng
We had such a nice dinner here. The lumpia and adobo were amazing, exactly what I was looking for. And as others have said the couple who runs it is lovely. Can't wait to go back!