Balong Panaderia

A dragon dance was taking place in the market while we were dining which added significantly to the ambiance. The breakfast sandwiches are very delicious. I particularly like the pan de sal which they serve it on. The coffee they served was also very nice. The food is very rich, so if you are extremely hungry or have a strong palate I would highly recommend ordering off their menu. I think if we come back I would definitely make modifications to my order to lower the richness of the sandwich. Overall the cafe has an adorable logo, layout and the location is unique and intriguing. It’s definitely worth a try if you are in the area.

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Atmo: 9/10 - it's in a back-alley of a grocery store mall; very cute inside the shop (and thankfully overpowered the horrendous Xmas music outside with their own more appropriate music). The old photos on the wall are super cute and really make the place feel personal. AMAZING in every way: Best service you could ever hope for. Carlos was warm, friendly, helpful, and generous. It was a pleasure just chatting with him while our food was being made. The food was SO good! The bacon egg cheese biscuit was the best in Portland (sorry GC). The bacon is cooked perfectly crispy, egg wasn't over cooked (still a bit jammy center), biscuit was phenomenal, the pan was good but hard to choose over the biscuit.) I can't wait to try the pastries. While it is a bit pricey, the quality and flavor MORE than justify the cost. It's not like you can find anything close for cheaper in the area/climate.

Absolutely delicious, I will definitely be coming here again. Everything is home made and you can totally tell. I got the sausage breakfast sandwich with the cheddar scallion biscuit. My partner got the veggie breakfast sandwich on the original bun. Both were equally good!! The location is tucked down a side hall which means the atmosphere inside is quite peaceful. Staff was pleasant and food came quickly. Easy 5 stars!

I love the whole design/aesthetic of this place! I ordered the sausage egg sandwich on a cheddar scallion biscuit with a hash brown. The sandwich was a pretty good size and the sausage was really good! The service was very friendly. Overall I enjoyed my food and would recommend ☺️

Good service, cute space. $17 for a bacon egg and cheese sandwich and a hashbrown is steep but it was yummy! The hashbrown was a little oilier than I'd like but had good flavor, though I would've enjoyed some sort of sauce with it. The egg in my sandwich was completely cooked through as well, which was fine but I'd seen lots of jammy eggs when researching this place so I was a little disappointed by that. Also, it's drip coffee only, so if you're an espresso person you'll have to go somewhere else for that. Last critique is that the music was a little loud, the girl serving me couldn't hear me and I had repeat myself a few times. I'd definitely come back here and next time try the biscuit sandwich and pastries.

So glad this place showed up. Best veggie sausage in town. Bacon is perfectly crispy as it should be on an egg sandwich. The buns are very hard to pass up. Coffee is delicious and damn hot. Rolls and biscuits are both perfect egg sandwich vehicles. Excellent value in 2025.

What a perfect experience for a couple of first-timers. We stopped in on our way to Seattle and were met with a warm welcome, a delightful food selection, and a most hospitable host. While we waited for our breakfast sandwiches, we chatted with the owner who kindly gifted us a hot coffee (thank you!) and a delicious chive biscuit that was packed with flavor with a crisp exterior, and a moist and fluffy middle. SO good. 10/10. We ordered one of each of the bacon, egg, and cheeses - one on a traditional roll, and the other on that perfect chive biscuit. I liked the biscuit version the most and would love to try the sausage, egg, and cheese. We also got an ensaynada (similar to a "not too sweet" frosted cinnamon roll, more bready than flaky) and a coffee pastry (a perfect croissant-style dough with light, creamy frosting and fresh coffee grounds sprinkled on top). Both were fresh, tasty, and perfect with hot coffee. The food, the conversation and recommendations for good Seattle food stops, and the complimentary treats will definitely have me going back for another visit. Thank you for your great food and lovely service! We've already told our friends! See you again soon. 🖤

Really yummy food and coffee, super cute environment, friendly staff. We ordered a couple of pastries, breakfast sandwich, and the breakfast rice bowl special. Everything was really good and well seasoned. The prices were reasonable. We look forward to coming back!

Definitely worth trying! Put this up there with the best for breakfast sandos. Dope ambiance too!

Balong - Seattle, WA Stopped by Balong for some Filipino-style breakfast -- simple, old-school. Started with the Pan de Sal Bacon, Egg & Cheese. Solid -- nothing mind-blowing, but comforting and done right. Soft bread, warm eggs, crispy bacon -- simple and satisfying. Tried the Sausage, Egg & Cheese next, which uses a pork longganisa patty. This caught my attention -- not your typical sweet and garlicky longganisa you'd expect. It had a more savory, almost tangy twist -- kind of like a Vigan-style longganisa, with that salty, garlicky note and a hint of acidity. Not really my usual flavor, but interesting enough that I'd love to try a mix of both styles next time. We also tried Nanay's Chicken Melt -- visually, it looked great, but taste-wise it felt more like a regular sandwich than a melt. Bread was soft and fluffy, but I was expecting that grilled, cheesy "melt" bite. Now, the highlight -- the Ensaymada. This was bomb. Sweet, buttery, and cheesy with a nice crunch on the outside and an ooey-gooey center. Perfect balance of sugar and salt -- definitely something I'd come back for. Service was friendly and quick, and the decor had a clean, simple look with that bold signature green -- tasteful and memorable. Overall, would I come back? Maybe. For the Ensaymada -- absolutely, it's crave-worthy. The sandwiches felt a little pricey for what they were, but still worth a try, especially if you're into exploring different regional Filipino breakfast flavors.

I've been to Balong a few times and have recommended it to friends. Balong serves breakfast sandwiches and pastries inspired by his Filipino culture and most importantly his grandmother who played a major role in his upbringing. I've been to chef's Justin's pop ups and now have followed him to his first brick and mortar. He was featured in Oregon Live a few times among others which led to many people flocking to this place to try out thus long lines and wait times. I think people need to cut some slack and show some grace when it comes to long lines for small business owners who are just starting out getting a feel for things and making adjustments as they learn. Balong is a cute cozy place nestled in the Fubonn shopping center in the Jade District where Meianna used to be. The bakery was decorated with family photos from chef Justin's childhood which adds to its character and of family of who was most influential in his life. Yes, the place has a small menu sticking to the basics of what he has been known for which was his longanisa breakfast sandwich on a Filipino pan de sal breakfast roll and Filipino bbq chicken melt with shokupan bread. The longanisa patty is homemade and full of flavor -- I think this is what sets him apart from other breakfast sandwiches. I like that it's not sweet like traditional longanisa but more savory with a kick to it. My all time favorite is nanay's bbq chicken melt. The chicken is well marinated and is served with an amazing aioli in freshly made shokupan bread. I know my waistline will be in trouble if I don't stop eating this. Balong also serves ensaymada a traditional Filipino pastry which is not too sweet. Filipino deserts tend to be on the overly sweet side and am glad Balong's version isn't. I also love that it's a roll and has a nice soft chewy texture. My daughter's favorite is the coffee roll. It's lathered up with butter and sprinkled generously with freshly ground Kalesa coffee. Overall, this place is great and am excited to see the growth of Balong and hope to see an expanded menu in the future!

I tried Balong back when they were a pop up but hadn't made it to their new location. We went around 930 on Sunday and there was no wait. It's located in the Fubonn supermarket. When I tell you this was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. I took it to go and almost turned around to go back and order another. I highly recommended the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on the cheddar biscuit and ask them to make it extra saucy. I was a little worried that maybe the biscuit would be too hard as they sometimes can be with breakfast sandwiches but it was buttery soft and perfect! The service was amazing and we got our order within ten minutes. If you go, you will probably see me as I plan to spend most weekends here grabbing breakfast!

Never again, or at least for a while. The wait for the food to come out was ridiculously LONG! It's like they were using a hot plate to make one sandwich at a time. And there's very little seating which detracts from the experience! That said, the counter staff are very nice. If you're gonna order a sandwich and excellent hashbrowns then opt for the breakfast plate for better value, it also comes with a side of kaldereta gravy. The pan de sal longganisa sausage and egg was very good, the veggie sandwich not very far behind. The popular donut thing with the cheese (looks like coconut) topping was okay. Coffee was par for the course. Prices are fair. But stay away for the foreseeable future.

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience eating at Balong and can't wait to fly out to Portland again to try the rest of their menu! Parking outside is plentiful as the panaderia is tucked inside the Fubonn Shopping Center. A helpful sign was placed to point us in the right direction. The interior is very cozy and allows a good amount of tables despite it being a smaller space. The staff greeted us with warm smiles and gave us a run down of their menu. We ordered the breakfast plate, breakfast sandwich, coffee roll, and an ensaymada. My breakfast plate came with medium two eggs (complete with crispy edges), longanisa patty, pan de sal, a side of kaldereta gravy, and a sizable hash brown that is definitely something to write home about. Eating each component of the plate gave me nostalgic vibes from growing up in a Filipino household, but with a uniquely modern twist. The freshly baked bread is truly the standout of the menu. The coffee roll was perfectly sweet with the slight bitterness of the coffee grounds. The ensaymada didn't skimp on the butter and cheese. But really, the simplicity of Balong's pan de sal is something I'll come back for. We actually took some to go because of how delicious it was! If you're thinking of trying Balong, definitely go for it! I personally cannot wait to go back!

Stopped by Kalesa Coffee and the guys recommended to check out Balong and I am so glad we did. Balong is located inside an Asian shopping center so it has a dedicated parking lot. My husband and I came here on a Saturday around 11am and we were able to order right away. We ordered the Bacon Breakfast Sandwich and Sausage Breakfast Sandwich with a hash brown. The entire meal left me so satisfied and fulfilled. If I had to pick between the bacon or sausage, I would get the sausage again. The pandesal was soft, fresh and fluffy. Can't forget the hash brown! It was thick, crispy on the outside and soft potato layers on the inside. If there was Jufran sauce, it would be an added bonus but ketchup did the job as a condiment. Definitely would come here again and try some of their pastries and breakfast plate!

Hours posted on the door: Wednesday-Sunday 8am-1:30pm. My first time came in around 11am. They were busy but not overly crowded. I over heard they saying the article published on the Oregonian this week brought in the crowd. Super tight and cozy space inside, two tables outside (for two persons) in the hallway, and a small bench for waiting area. I came in mostly to checkout their pastry because I'm a sucker for anything flaky and sweet, but not overly sweet. I ordered Calamansi & Strawberry Bar, $4.00, and Biscuits & Gravy, Gravy on side. $9.00. Reasonable price, I would say it's cheaper than most. I enjoyed the not overly sweet Calamansi & Strawberry Bar, the right amount of coconut flake, not too heavy base. I didn't care for the strawberry topping since I didn't really taste the strawberry at all. This was my first time having a tomato gravy, a bright tomato gravy inspired by the Filipino stew kalderata and a fresh-baked pan de sal. I loved the light, flaky, balanced flavor of the biscuits. It's reminded me more of tomato bisque and bread, instead of gravy. My gravy came out lukewarm so I didn't like it. There was a bitter aftertaste which I couldn't quite describe what it was. Since I wasn't really hungry, I asked for it to go instead of asked them to reheat the gravy. Below information are copied and pasted directly from the Oregonian article published on May 22. "Details: Balong opens from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday at 2850 S.E. 82nd Ave., #27, inside Fubonn Shopping Center, just past the supermarket entrance. Recommended dishes: Hash browns, breakfast sandwiches, the breakfast plate, biscuits and gravy, and a pastry or two with coffee to start. Vegetarian options: Pastries, hash browns, the biscuit plate and the breakfast sandwich with house veggie sausage. Accessibility: Balong is at ground level, but it's small and tightly filled with cafe tables. The ordering counter is clear, but there might be more room for wheelchairs at the two tables in the corridor."

The first time I tried to come here was on a weekend and they were sold out of everything except for a couple pastries. I tried again during the week, as soon as they opened and was able to try the sausage breakfast sandwich, the gravy, the ensaymada, cheddar scallion biscuit, and the potato pave. The sandwich and gravy were both pretty good, and the potato pave would have been amazing if it hadn't been super salty. It reminded me of a hash brown patty but unfortunately I was not able to finish it because it was way too salty. The pastries were pretty decent as well.

Came at 9:30 on a Sunday and it was not super busy, food came out quick with very nice service. We tried the biscuit and calamansi bar for pastries and both were delish! I had the sausage egg and cheese and a hash brown and loved it! The hash was so crispy I'd come back just for that. The bread for the sandwiches is so nice and light but you can also order a sandwich on the biscuit which my friend did and she said it was fire. Small spot but super cute maybe like five tables inside and love the branding. Definitely want to come back again to try more pastries and the biscuits and gravy!

10/10. Go! Vibes are so good! Friendly staff! Food is amazing. All of it! Order everything!

I have watched Balong go from Pop-ups to residency to this very first brick & mortar. What they're doing is incredible and with so much heart, you can taste it in every sandwich and pastry. I'm so happy to have them be apart of the mornings I'm able to splurge on a breakfast out~ Yes they're worth the hype !! You're gonna wanna be apart of this journey if you aren't already~

Balong is so popular that everyone seems to be flocking there to check it out. I first went on a Sunday morning around 10 a.m. and there was a line out the door. They have a tiny display case of their specialty pastries for sale, and I watched as everyone bought out the items leaving only the pan de sal (the bread) for sale. So I just turned around and left. I came back on a weekday morning soon after they opened at 8 a.m. and it was empty except for one diner. But there were a steady flow of people coming in, some ordering take out and others dining in. I ordered the egg sausage cheese breakfast sandwich and a coffee roll. They only had black coffee option and juices. Because this was a weekday morning and few people in the tiny space, it didn't take too long for me to get my sandwich. The langolista patty gave the overall sandwich a slight spice, and the egg was cooked nicely with runny yolk when you bite it. I enjoyed it. The coffee roll was like a cinnamon bun, with cream cheese swirl. Instead of cinnamon, espresso powder is sprinkled on top. The edges of the roll was a bit dry and not as airy. I felt this baked item was flat, it could have been airier and raised. If you're in the area, this seems like a fun spot for breakfast, and for now you should avoid the peak times during weekends and opt for weekday if you can.

A modern Filipino bakery. The longanisa party tasted homemade but it was pretty bland and dry. The pandesal was very soft. We ordered the sausage and egg sandwich which is there longanisa patty with over medium egg and pandesal. The tomato aioli saved the dryness of the patty. And the yolk from the egg also made it enjoyable. The ensymada needed more sugar that I'm used to. Hoping to see more dishes on their menu. Maybe some silogs in the morning to go with the pandesal and coffee combo.

Food was just as good as everyone is saying, 10/10! However the over all experience was very poor, 4/10. The place had a good line of people 25 or so, with a smaller menu (about 3 items), our order was two breakfast sandwiches and it looks two hours to complete the order. We were not the only ones waiting that long for one or two items. The food was good, but very, very inefficient.