Namit Cafe & Restaurant

“Family owned Filipino restaurant in North Park area.”

Family owned Filipino restaurant in North Park area. Mark and Nathalie are friendly and attentive to details. Good portions and the the cupcakes and desserts are must haves.

Jay Dubbya24

Jan 2026

“Every time I go to Namit, I have such a great time.”

Every time I go to Namit, I have such a great time. My partner and I visited their previous location back in 2023 and we enjoyed the Bacolod chicken. They were temporarily closed for awhile so I was excited to learn that they reopened on Bryn Mawr. I’ve gone a few times after working at a nearby cafe and the food never disappoints. Last week, my sister and I came in for lunch. We asked if it would be possible to make a reservation for a group of 10 for Sunday brunch and they easily accommodated us. Everything we had was so good! The arroz caldo was warm and had tofu and crispy chicken bites. The kaldereta had a spicy kick to it and all of the silogs were delicious. My family is from Iloilo so my mom really enjoyed chatting with Tita Nathalie Lopez. The service has always been 10/10 and the decor is amazing! Thank you Namit for such an amazing experience. We will be back again soon!

Sarah Day

Jan 2026

“Great flavor and portion sizes!”

Alexander Ingle

Jan 2026

“Always great service.”

Always great service. Friendly staff and owner as well! Food is so great and full of flavor. We always get TapSiLog, ToSiLig and sometimes Arroz Caldo.

Sarah W

Dec 2025

“Wouldn't have been able to have such a cute get together if it weren't for Namit and the folks here.”

Wouldn't have been able to have such a cute get together if it weren't for Namit and the folks here! Hands down the best inasal in town (sorry I was too hungry forgot to take pictures), and the Kare-Kare was epic (whoever said it's not is either a liar or has aweful taste), and the lumpis was perection... but the SISIG!!! I'd never been into sisig but theirs made me fall in love! And the decoration was sooo cute my friends and I had a mini-pictorial. But if there's anything that can compete with the food or ambiance, it's the staff. Everyone was so sooo sweet and really go out of their way to takw care of you! I can't thank them enough! Staff deserves 1,001 stars ⭐️ I'm recomending them to all my family, friends, and anyone who reads google and yelp reviews.

Lorena Buni

Dec 2025

“Namit Cafe has a special place in our hearts.”

Namit Cafe has a special place in our hearts. The food and flavors were authentically Filipino. The couple running the restaurant (Mark and Nathalie) were very kind to us, a mark of Filipino hospitality. Learnt that they came from Bacolod, which I’ve fond memories of! The sisig was delicious with the crispy tofu on top, was a really good addition. Also really enjoyed the chicken inasal. I loved the fishballs too (reminds me of home - Singapore) Appreciated their kindness with the ube cupcakes which were really really good. It was a really nice atmosphere within the shop as well!

Kirby Ong

Dec 2025

“We loved the cozy ambiance, with nature-styled hanging décor, warm lights, and beautiful wall decorations.”

We loved the cozy ambiance, with nature-styled hanging décor, warm lights, and beautiful wall decorations. The food was amazing — we especially enjoyed the beef nilaga (vegetables are fresh and not overcooked), chicken inasal (well-cooked & tasty inside), chicken sisig (a different way of preparation with tofu), molo soup (tasty dumplings and soup), and beef isaw (soft and not gewy) and their drinks (Calamansi purple, and pandan gulaman). Everything was flavorful and well prepared. We’re already looking forward to coming back to try the halo-halo and the whole ube cake next time!

Juanie Bee Quinto

Nov 2025

“Enjoyed a tasty lunch today.”

Enjoyed a tasty lunch today! Recommend the Lumpia Shanghai (tasty small egg rolls) and Milo Soup (dumpling soup) as appetizers and the Caldereta (beef stew - pictured) and Chicken Sisig (crispy fried tofu + chicken stir fry= must try! - pictured)

Justin Lee

Nov 2025

“One of the best Filipino food in town.”

One of the best Filipino food in town. Highly recommend it :)

Jenny Estonanto

Aug 2025

“Namit Cafe is such a special place.”

Namit Cafe is such a special place. I don’t usually eat much Filipino food, but this was hands-down the best I’ve ever had—so authentic and full of flavor. Mark and Natalie are so kind, and Esther made us feel right at home. Their fun dessert menu is also amazing—I loved everything we tried. Support this local business! They’re doing such a great job, and you can tell they truly know what they’re doing. Highly recommend!

Armera S.

Jun 2025

“My siblings and I went on a filipino food roadtrip around Chicago, and this was one of our favorite spots!”

My siblings and I went on a filipino food roadtrip around Chicago, and this was one of our favorite spots!! The interior is beautifully decorated with plants & string lights. The food was INCREDIBLE. We started off with lumpia (classic & veggie options), which came perfectly crunchy & fresh out of the fryer (not pictured bc we were too hungry to take photos lol). My personal favorites were the pancit & chicken sisig! The pancit has the perfect ratio of noodles to veggies, and is very flavorful yet still feels light and not greasy at all. The chicken sisig was soooo delicious (idk how they seasoned it but I could eat it for days on end) and came with super crispy tofu pieces mixed in as well. I'm not usually the biggest fan of tofu, but they know how to cook it right with the most flavor & perfect texture. We also ordered bangsilog & vegetarian kare kare (made with sunflower seeds instead of peanut butter, very considerate for those with peanut allergies!!) for my pescetarian sibling, and she loved both dishes! Each dish paired perfectly with their tasty garlic rice. We ordered halo-halo for dessert, which had a perfect amount of toppings like ice cream, leche flan (rich & creamy, made in-house along w/ the ube halaya!), and rice crispies (stayed perfectly crispy even after mixing it into the milk & ice). *Update: I should clarify this was food for 4 ppl total and we boxed up some leftovers 😅 10/10 Filipino hospitality!! Everyone in this family-run restaurant was incredibly kind, attentive, and friendly. Our server very warmly welcomed us to Chicago and made us feel right at home. I was initially worried because we walked in 40 minutes before closing, but we never felt rushed or pressured. In fact, we were encouraged to take our time and order dessert as well. This experience made me wish I could move to Chicago just to come here again and again. Next time, my siblings and I hope to bring our parents too!

Aliyah Amerin

Jun 2025

“We had such a beautiful experience at Namit Café.”

We had such a beautiful experience at Namit Café. Me and my friends were honestly blown away—not just by the food, which was incredibly delicious—but by how much it felt like home. Every bite reminded us of family meals, comfort food after a long day, and the warmth of growing up around a Filipino kitchen. What really touched us was the atmosphere. It didn’t feel like we were in a restaurant at all. It felt like we were visiting someone’s home—welcomed with smiles, kindness, and that signature Filipino hospitality. If you’re missing home or just want to experience food that’s cooked with love and heart, you have to visit Namit Café. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Runa B

May 2025