Kasama, Ukrainian Village

Separates the tasting-menu reputation from the breakfast experience.

Found Kasama's breakfast underwhelming, though the baked goods are very good.

Puts Kasama in the mediocre group of Chicago breakfast sandwiches, unimpressed by it.

Says they liked this sandwich but crave another one more.

Prefers the Filipino breakfast plate and pastries to the sandwich.

Says Kasama's breakfast is unremarkable despite its popularity.

Finds the breakfast-sandwich queue hard to justify, despite enjoying the dinner tasting menu.

Names this spot among its breakfast picks, described as a Filipino breakfast place.

Names Kasama as second choice for best breakfast sandwich.

Calls the breakfast sandwich good rather than great, rates the pastries very highly, and won't queue for it again.

Ranks Kasama far below Uncle Mike's silog.

Says the hyped Kasama sandwich costs noticeably more than L&M's.

Calls Kasama amazing across breakfast, pastries and drinks; praises a horchata cookie and mentions a 45-minute table wait.

Says Kasama's breakfast is only okay, not a standout.

Says they love the bakery items but calls the line stupid, noting nearby places could be as good without waiting.

Thinks Kasama's breakfast is overhyped unless eaten fresh after pickup, but the pastries might still justify a visit.

Disagrees with dismissing the restaurant; says the breakfast they ordered was excellent, sandwich and butter cake standing out.

Agrees with the reply above and ranks the sandwich being discussed above Kasama's.

Says the sandwich was delicious and ranks Kasama as the most worthwhile of the lines they mention.

Says Allez falls short of Kasama's, so Kasama's is the stronger sandwich.

Answers the sandwich-worth question: says the sandwich is good but not worth waiting over about half an hour.

Dislikes the custard-style egg Kasama uses, so the sandwich wasn't for them, though others may like it.