Kasama, Ukrainian Village

Lists Kasama among bakery recommendations.

Says ordering ahead gets you the item in about forty minutes without queuing, and doesn't see why people line up.

Suggests grabbing airport coffee, then heading to Kasama for breakfast before the boat tour.

Says a basque cake from Kasama ranks among their best recent pastries.

Really enjoyed the ube cake item, but the croissant was a letdown for them.

Says Kasama is popular but its breakfast isn't especially groundbreaking.

Has done the tasting menu twice and loved the meal; finds the line-and-sandwich hype overblown.

Agrees the truffle was overpowering when they tried it; suspects the sub overrates it.

Loves the ube basque cake; says the truffle croissant is worth trying but was not their favorite.

Reacts with disbelief at the croissant's cost, echoing the earlier complaint.

Urges trying the foie gras danish next, calling it a top savory pastry for them.

Suggests Kasama for a broader selection of pastries.

Calls Kasama's version ridiculously good, though it isn't always on the menu.

Found the breakfast sandwich only good, the pastries excellent, and won't queue for it again.

Has no issue with Kasama, gets breakfast there a few times yearly, and is glad it's nearby.

Says pickup orders come with a ready time, so you walk in and collect with no line.

Says authenticity doesn't matter to them when the food tastes good, pushing back on the critique.

Says everything they make is excellent and a horchata cookie stood out; the last visit involved a table wait of about 45 minutes.

Admits it's pricey but still ranks it among favorite pastries, worth an occasional indulgence.

Says they love the bakery items but calls the line pointless, blaming social media and TV hype for it.

Finds the truffle version good but overdone, with a hollow center; still buttery.

Names Kasama as a brunch answer.