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Sunlight Cafe — straightforward bakery in Chinatown. Easy on the wallet. Jocelyn Liang: "Their bread is extremely fresh and delicious and my personal favorite so their wonton soup"
Larry Jiao
166 reviews
The buns are delicious and fairly priced.
they tend to give you old bread.
Stopped in for a quick bite. The staff chose to completely ignore us. They weren't busy. Avoid at all costs.
227 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
“I'll have to actually head here sometime to try the restaurant out but I had these coconut pastries that straight up looked like a cheddar bun from my local Asian store nearby (L&C mart) and was blown away by that addicting salty egg and coconut shaving taste”
“This might be my favorite cafe/bakery in Chinatown.”
This might be my favorite cafe/bakery in Chinatown. They have a selection of random and delicious Chinese foods to try, and they also have some good coffee. This was also one of the only cafes that carries dim sum (cold).
Greg Eakins
Jun 2024
“Stopped by this place randomly to get a light bite before my flight and it did not disappoint.”
Stopped by this place randomly to get a light bite before my flight and it did not disappoint. I have no idea what I ordered is called, but it was sooo delicious. This place is definitely worth a visit.
Cholly E.
Jan 2024
“Best rou-song buns around town (we checked out quite a few of shops): airy bun full of yummy shredded dried pork.”
Best rou-song buns around town (we checked out quite a few of shops): airy bun full of yummy shredded dried pork. Also at a really great price level - $4 for 3! 确实味美价廉
Bing Wang
Apr 2022
“This’s my favorite bakery in Chicago Chinatown,the Chow Mei Fun is always good 😋.”
Kokomo L
Dec 2021
“Great variety of pastries and super friendly staff!”
Bianca Chan
Nov 2021
“Probably one of THE BEST rou-song (pork floss) buns I’ve ever had.”
Probably one of THE BEST rou-song (pork floss) buns I’ve ever had. I like that they bake them in what appears to be pull-apart rolls. It is sweet, savory, and you can taste the scallion on the outside! Soooo good!
Angela Tsang
Oct 2021
“We drive from Wisconsin just to go to this cafe.”
We drive from Wisconsin just to go to this cafe. They have the best noodles in town and they are always so friendly! Great prices and large servings!!❤️❤️❤️
Elizabeth Dunn
Jul 2021
“I'll have to actually head here sometime to try the restaurant out but I had these coconut pastries...”
I'll have to actually head here sometime to try the restaurant out but I had these coconut pastries that straight up looked like a cheddar bun from my local Asian store nearby (L&C mart) and was blown away by that addicting salty egg and coconut shaving taste. These buns were so soft and elastic. The coconut shavings are generously spread inside the bun that the overall texture in the filling feels more like a spread than what you can expect in most coconut-based dessert/snacks. The salty egg taste on the other hand.. flat out chef's kiss. I couldn't decipher the taste after eating one and felt pressured to get another. You can really taste the coconut, the bread, and whatever rest of the pastry had, but I never thought it was egg to begin with.
Larry Jiao
Jul 2021
“A hidden gem. Really good dim sum and service!”
John Poon
Nov 2020
“Come for the good food, stay for the bakery desserts!”
Kiritu Njihia
May 2017
“I love going to this cafe it’s very cozy, I usually get their buns to go.”
I love going to this cafe it’s very cozy, I usually get their buns to go. But this time I decided to dine in, they gave me the wrong order (I ordered ham and egg noodles, but there was no ham, just pickled veggies + egg) I didn’t complain, it was okay.
Y Chen
Jun 2024
“Hole in wall bakery/cafe in Chinatown.”
Hole in wall bakery/cafe in Chinatown. Good old-fashioned Chinese comfort food. Portions are great for the price. Mostly older generations dine in, and younger crowds come for carryout.
Walker
Oct 2023
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