Chicago’s 2025 Eater Award Winners | Eater Chicago

"Chicagoans don’t usually line up for anything short of a breakfast sandwich, but Del Sur is a rare exception. The Filipino American bake shop became an instant phenomenon when it opened in March . Customers formed lines that snaked down the street before the doors even opened each morning. The crush resulted in a one-of-each-pastry policy , which hasn’t deterred fans from seeking out Justin Lerias’s technically flawless Filipino flavor-blasted Viennoiseries. Meticulously laminated croissants are stuffed with juicy longganisa, slender turon Danishes — a playful nod to the classic Pinoy snack — layer caramelized banana jam with sweet vanilla flan, and calamansi chamomile buns cradle a bright, citrus curd. Even the chocolate chip cookies are a surprise, made with toasted wild rice dough and two types of chocolate, then finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Every item at Del Sur is a surprising twist on tradition, setting a new standard for what a Chicago bakery can be." - Jeffy Mai