Sunlight Cafe
Larry Jiao · 166 Google reviewsSunlight 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" [$$]
What 81 diners keep saying
What 81 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“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).”
“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.”
“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”
“This’s my favorite bakery in Chicago Chinatown,the Chow Mei Fun is always good 😋”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
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