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Umaga Bakehouse — honest bakery in Irving Park. The walls could tell stories. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed. ")The dough is some of the best we’ve had" — Josh O
one 7 five
117 reviews
“The ube adds a unique sweetness that pairs perfectly with the soft, fluffy texture of the pastries”
We’ve been coming here for about a year for their senorita breads.
Today I went to this Umaga bakery here Chicago with my friend and we are not from Chicago and this is the 2nd time we came here Chicago and excited to shop at seafood city supermarket and went to Umaga Bakery and buy a lot of pasty and Filipino dessert but this 2nd time my experience for customer service is the lowest customer service I recieve from this bakery.
I went there yesterday with my parents to buy some baked goods, but the old lady in the from desk that was assisting my mom was very rude to her giving my mom defensive/smart comments (not smiling like she doesn’t want to be there look).
4703 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
“Went here for my first time and asked the gal at the counter for a recommendation as it was my first time there.”
Went here for my first time and asked the gal at the counter for a recommendation as it was my first time there. She recommended the senorita bread. It’s made fresh to order and is just a sweet sugary bread. I bought it for a client on their closing day. Him and his family LOVED it! 😊 I also tried the small tiny sweet breads they have on the far back of the store. I got the purple one (ube) and the pink filled one. Those were just okay and nothing special to rave about. But overall love the vibes in there, and I’ll definitely be back to try more options! The staff was really nice.
Ayushi Kukreja
Nov 2025
“Delicious pastries and baked goods.”
Delicious pastries and baked goods. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the Menudu was. I would definitely go back to try other items.
Vincent Mañara
Jul 2025
“Clean, fast, and amazing service.”
Clean, fast, and amazing service. I bought the halo halo- ice cream on top, which was really good but needs more ingredients. Ube tres leches was great and salted egg ensaymada. Bought other flavors, too, but I have not tried it yet. Will definitely come back and would like to try the pancit palabok.
Vivian Mars
Apr 2025
“Quality filipino bread.”
Quality filipino bread. They have variety of Filipino fave snacks, you name it they have it, naming a few- pandesal, pan de ube, pan de regla, spanish bread, señorita. They even have kapampangan tamales and food to go like tidtad (dinuguan), igado and menudo. I always buy the señorita and they are delicious especially when hot because they are freshly baked. You just have to wait at least 15 min but worth the wait. This time too I bought the egg pie slice and bibing-cutie. I really love the egg pie with it’s thin crust but not hard. The egg custard is not too sweet and doesnt have that eggy taste. The small bibingka taste good too. There is buko included in the ingredient and cream cheese inside. Not too sweet too. All breads are kinda pricey but what is not these days and sorth eery penny.
Net B.
Feb 2025
“SO MANY OPTIONS! Everything we tried was so delicious and super fresh. Will definitely have to...”
SO MANY OPTIONS! Everything we tried was so delicious and super fresh. Will definitely have to visit again to try other items, especially the more savory options. Owners should consider selling bottled water/grab and go beverages!
Irene Walters
Nov 2024
“Umaga Bakehouse is a gem for anyone craving Filipino pastries with a modern twist.”
Umaga Bakehouse is a gem for anyone craving Filipino pastries with a modern twist. If you're a fan of ube, you're in for a treat! We sampled the ube ensaymada, ube Spanish roll, and the Philippine cheese rolls, and each bite was a delightful blend of flavor and nostalgia. The ube adds a unique sweetness that pairs perfectly with the soft, fluffy texture of the pastries. The atmosphere is welcoming, with a cozy vibe perfect for enjoying your treats. The service is quick, efficient, and professional, making the overall experience even better. Highly recommended!
one 7 five
Oct 2024
“This was worth the drive into the city.”
This was worth the drive into the city! Our favorites are the Senorita Bread and the Phillipine Cheese Bread!
Ranzie Wilson
Sep 2024
“A measure of a great Bakehouse is consistency.”
A measure of a great Bakehouse is consistency. Umaga does not disappoint. I have continued to be a regular customer and profess a weakness for sugary twisted Bicho. Can you say “masarap?”
Edgar Vargas
Sep 2024
“It was my first time trying Filipino pastries, and I got a pork empanada and the ube Spanish rolls.”
It was my first time trying Filipino pastries, and I got a pork empanada and the ube Spanish rolls. I went less than an hour before closing but they still had a big selection! The empanada obviously wouldn’t be as fresh at the end of the day but still tasted good. A bit crunchy, sweet and savory. The ube Spanish rolls are sooo good, I couldn’t taste much ube but they were sweet and pretty flaky. I would visit again and try other items :)
Katya Alonso
Sep 2024
“So excited to have this new bakery in the neighborhood.”
So excited to have this new bakery in the neighborhood! My Filipino mom had been wanting to come here and we made our first visit last week. The design is very pretty inside and there were many products to choose from, all nicely displayed. I got the ube biko and señorita bread, both of which were delicious. They have some savory options too so you could even get lunch here. I can’t wait to come back and try everything!
Amy S
Aug 2024
“Bought asado siopao, longganisa bun and Philippine cheese roll - they all taste great.”
Bought asado siopao, longganisa bun and Philippine cheese roll - they all taste great! The asado siopao is a bit on the sweeter side than I’m used to but still tastes good. I love the cheese roll and it goes really well with a hot coffee 😋 There are also other options (not only baked goods) like embutido, diniguan, etc.
Lyn CB
Aug 2024
“An excellent bakery shop that has a variety of different selections to choose from.”
An excellent bakery shop that has a variety of different selections to choose from. The products are placed very nicely and neat! It's very easy to find the name and ingredients used on a few of the products as well. We bought several goods and they were amaaazing! Would highly recommend coming here if you're craving Filipino bakery! Even come by here to try out something new from them.
TinaEh VangLee
Jul 2024
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