According to a recent article from the Chicago Eater, Cebu will move to the Lakeview area at 3120 N Lincoln Avenue.
A representative of Cebu was not immediately available for commentary upon What Now Chicago’s request.
According to the article, “By late summer, the restaurant should open in Lakeview, taking over the former Bakin’ & Eggs space.”
“Co-owner Marlon Tan says the area is one of his favorites. Tan, along with his brothers, Malvin and Martin, is behind the new Cebu: “We saw the place and fell in love with it, and we were always looking for a bigger space to be able to grow.”
“The new Cebu, 3120 N. Lincoln Avenue, will initially focus on Filipino breakfast dishes and pastries, the latter of which is welcome news to fans of their recently closed Café Cebu in Naperville, which featured a selection of Filipino-French sweets.”
“Cebu’s signature lechon will be available on the weekends. Dinner will be offered at a later date. They hope to be able to offer liquor at some point.”
“At Cebu, which will have around 80 seats and feature a minimalist, modern design with Filipino influences, nostalgia will play a role in Chef Malvin’s menu. Breakfast dishes will include ube waffles, pandan pancakes with coconut jam and caramel sauce, and Milo (a popular Filipino chocolate malt drink) peanut butter French toast with milk sauce and mini marshmallows.”
“Younger brother Martin Tan wowed customers in Wicker Park with his thoughtful desserts, presenting Filipino sweets in an elegant manner many Americans weren’t accustomed to seeing. “Filipinos are fond of pastries, and bakeries are such a big part of our culture,” says Marlon.”
“Martin’s offerings in Lakeview will include ube cheese pandesal (a fluffy Filipino-style bread), pandesal with corned beef, and varieties of ensaymada, including sweet potato with buttercream.”
