Hanabusa Cafe

"Delicious fluffy pancakes! Taste soooooo good! The pancakes hit the spot! Definitely check this place out when you are in Chicago! Friendly staff and nice cafe space! Check them out!!"

"I always look forward to Hanabusa whenever I am visiting Chicago. Their staff is always warm and friendly. Their pancakes are always fresh and made after you order. They are light, airy and so fluffy. This time I tried their Original pancakes and Kyoto matcha latte. 10/10 definitely recommend."

"Really nice fluffy pancakes. Not too sweet too which is great if you’re not into super sweet things. They do take a while to come out - I would say it took about 20-30 minutes from when I ordered to get my food. I really liked that they separated the toppings from the pancake in the to go box."

"We came here for breakfast and overall had a really lovely experience. I ordered a caramel macchiato with oat milk (they offer non-dairy milk options, which I appreciated), and the Original Soufflé Pancakes. One important thing to note: the pancakes take about 20 minutes to prepare. However, this is clearly stated at the entrance, so it’s not a surprise. If you’re in a rush, this might not be the best spot — but if you have time, it’s absolutely worth the wait. The original set comes with three fluffy soufflé pancakes, topped with cream and served with strawberries, banana, blueberries, and a small dulce de leche sauce. The portion is generous and filling. The dulce de leche sauce is sweet but smooth and balanced. The only minor detail was that the strawberries didn’t have as much flavor as I expected — but overall, I finished everything. The coffee was also large, which I appreciated. In terms of price, the pancakes are $16 and the coffee was about $5, so it came out to around $22 per person before tax and tip. It’s slightly on the expensive side for breakfast, but I was happy to pay since it was something new and fun to try. The space looks clean overall, though it could be slightly better maintained. The floors could use a bit more attention, and there were small rust-like stains under some of the metal tables. That said, the atmosphere is calm and aesthetic. The open bar setup allows you to see the pancakes being made, which adds to the experience. The décor is nice, and the location is great. Overall, I’d rate it a 4.5 out of 5. Definitely a place I would come back to for a relaxed breakfast."

"I stopped here and wanted to try the Earl Grey and slated caramel pancakes they were very good and I loved the flavor combination. I also got a milk tea and it was good but I've had some better milk teas around. But the pancakes were definitely a must get."