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09/08/2026
Happy Tuesday gang. I have quite a bit of new followers thanks to Julian Mu feature so I thought I’d reintroduce myself.
My name is Kathy Vega Hardy and I’m the owner, chef, dishwasher, marketing and everything in between of A Taste of the Philippines. I have 2 wonderful daughters and married to a very hands on (and handsome guy😉) named Andrew. We have a German Shepherd puppy named Axel.
Some facts about me:
- I started ATOTP in Denver over 14 years ago and made my move to Chicago in 2018.
-I love creating recipes that are authentic Filipino flavors and also some fun menu that’s inspired by other cuisines but tying my culture back to the dish.
-I’m a huge Packers fan so F*ck the Bears, don’t come for me lol.
-I’m now 6 months “cancer free”, I battled breast cancer earlier this year.
-I’m a snowboarder and I love photography especially black and white photos.
-I’m old and eat dinner at 4pm and be in bed by 7:30pm lol. I’m pretty “boring” and I like it that way.
-I LOVE meeting people at the restaurant and chatting with you guys when you come through.
-I’m a former accountant before I was fired from my corporate job so I started ATOTP :)
-I don’t understand the hype with pumpkin spice stuff during fall. Yuck 😂
I hope to meet you guys at the restaurant or around Chicago when I’m out and about or for a pop up. If you see me out, please say hi.
See you guys for brunch this week :)
08/23/2026
I’m popping up for breakfast at my friends Side Practice Coffee on 9/20/26.
Make sure to be there w/ some of your favorites that you can’t normally get on a Sunday. Can’t wait for this one!
08/15/2026
Happy Saturday gang!
We’re open today 9-2pm at 5914 W Lawrence Ave location. So sorry for the inconvenience of having to close early. Please be patient today as we had a call in and I’m currently out of town for a short family vacation. We will resume regular business hours next week and a longer menu.
See you guys today and make sure to come see me fordinner at thattu on 8/17 for the Monday Night Foodball!
08/08/2026
Come get it! Try our new burger…. stacked and packed with bold flavors! House made Calamansi BBQ sauce, double smash burger w/ cheese, caramelized onions topped w/ bistek bits. Definitely for the meat eaters 👌🏽💥
Available all day today until it’s sold out.
We also have our regular menu plus the Sinigang fish sando.
We open are open at 9am until 3pm!
See you soon gang 👌🏽
Thanks to Darrel Dupit for the amazing photo 🔥🔥
08/06/2026
Mark your calendars for this one gang, you don’t want to miss this. We’re poppin’ up for dinner at my friends thattu on 8/17. Thanks to Mike Sula of the Chicago Reader for hosting us. I’m pretty f’n stoked for this one.
We’re sourcing our products from locals as well! Our fish is from Hagens Fish Market & blue oyster shrooms from our friends Four Star Mushrooms
Hope to see you guys there. Let’s go🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks to my homie Airam · Chicago Food | Travel | Photo 📸🇵🇭🇺🇸 for the graphics 👌🏽
08/04/2026
I’m geeked out over our new menu item! You ready?
Double smash burger w/ cheese topped w/ bistek bits & caramelized onions w/ homemade Calamansi BBQ sauce served w/ a side of not fries, BUT lumpias. Come on, we’re a Filipino joint. Stay tuned, it’s coming later this week :)
See you guys for brunch this week!
We’re open Wednesday & Thursday 10-2pm
Friday 10-3pm
Saturday 9-3pm
07/24/2026
Come see us for brunch!
Open Wednesday & Thursdays 10-2pm
Fridays 10-3pm
Saturdays 9-3pm
07/23/2026
I’ve been back home for a few days now, but I’m still dreaming of my little work and play getaway to visit my dear friend Darlene del Carmen. You guys know her as my “plate lady”, but to me she’s family!
Thankful for her connections that sent me to work at the gorgeous Fernwood Cellars Winery and got to work with the very talented Ashley del Rosario. Even my best friends from Denver showed up to hangout Adelina Herrera & T Richey.
Thank you guys for making the trek there :) We also got to checkout Carabao Napa by Chef Jade Mauricio Cunningham in Napa.
Thank you Darlene del Carmen and Marco Benazzo for your hospitality, kindness and for running around with me to get supplies lol.
Can’t wait to do it again!
Now…… back to reality :)
Come visit us for brunch today until 2pm, tomorrow from 10-3pm and Saturday 9-3pm.
07/09/2026
When you walk in AToTP I can guarantee you that you will be greeted by one of my work family members. But almost often, you will also see one of my beautiful daughters behind the counter or hear Oak bossing staff in the kitchen. This place is also where I teach my girls how life works and hope they can learn real life lessons for the future. This is after all, a family restaurant.
Please come have brunch with us and bring your kiddos. I swear I won’t gigil them too much lol. But for real, some parents even let me hold their baby while they eat. Some, I’ve even see grow in front of my eyes in the past couple of years here in Jefferson Park. This means a lot to me since this is all I’ve wanted is to own a family restaurant. Let’s grow together 😊
07/08/2026
Here’s a little tid bit of how I came up with the Sinigang fish sando. I’ve been wanting to have some type of fish in our menu for a while now. During my recovery, Andrew (my hubby) was saying how he was craving a French dip Sando. Then light bulb moment hit me….. and after seeing Phodega come up with the Viet Dip, I knew I had to come with a Filipino version of it.
I spent a couple of recipes and different various of the Sando once I felt better…. but it was Hagens Fish Market ‘s perch that won👌🏽 The Sinigang fish was born.
Now available daily!
🎥: Max
07/03/2026
Get your grub on to kick off the holiday weekend :)
We’re open today from 10-2pm and tomorrow 9-1:30pm!
Sinigang fish Sando is on the menu for the rest of the summer along with our new boba drinks!
See you guys soon!
Address
5914 W Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL
60630
For those traveling via public transport, take the Blue Line train and get off at the Chicago station. From there, head east on Milwaukee Avenue towards N May Street, then turn left onto N May Street. Walk for two blocks until you reach N Fulton Street and turn right. Continue on this road for three blocks until you reach N Clinton Street.
If driving, take I-90/94 and exit at Grand Avenue. Turn east onto W Grand Avenue and continue straight until you reach N Clinton Street. Parking options include street parking or nearby parking garages.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
11am - 2pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 2pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 8pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 2pm |
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If you're looking for a unique and flavorful dining experience, Filipino restaurants are a must-try. And if you happen to be in Chicago, A Taste of the Philippines on N Clinton Street is definitely worth checking out. This restaurant offers a wide range of classic Filipino dishes such as chicken adobo, pancit, bistek Tagalog, and kare-kare. But what sets them apart is their creative take on these traditional dishes.
Their manok sa gata (chicken in coconut milk) is a must-try - the creamy sauce perfectly complements the tender chicken. And their ginulayang tofu/manok/shrimp (vegetable stir fry with either tofu, chicken or shrimp) is a delicious and healthy option for those looking for something lighter. Of course, no Filipino meal is complete without lumpia (Filipino spring rolls), and A Taste of the Philippines' beef and vegetarian lumpias are some of the best we've had.
But what really makes A Taste of the Philippines stand out is their commitment to sharing Filipino culture through food. They serve at farmers markets and offer catering services, making it easy for anyone to try their delicious dishes. And with friendly service and reasonable prices, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. So next time you're in Chicago, make sure to stop by A Taste of the Philippines on N Clinton Street - your taste buds will thank you!
