The French Baker is one of the places I like to go to when I want comfort food. They have pasta,…read moresandwiches, pizza, pastries... Basically, they have almost everything that I love. I usually order their Hamburger Steak which is served with mashed potatoes, rice, and a generous serving of gravy. It's good, hearty, and satisfying. Whenever I want lighter fare though, I opt for the Club Sandwich instead. It's much more delicate than the steak in terms of taste, yet still gratifying. The side of potato chips is a little salty though. For dessert, I tend to order from their bakeshop even if they already have dessert items in their menu. The freshly baked goods are so tempting that I really can't help myself. Now I want to go to their bakeshop. This is your fault, really.

Founded in 1946 in the Philippines, Regent sells a variety of snacks and candies. I found two of…read moretheir products at a local grocer that are pretty tasty. THE GOODS: Labzter AKA lobster crackers. Similar to shrimp chips, they're light, airy and sticks to your tongue if you leave it on there for a bit. Flavor-wise, it's mildly sweet with a bit of heat mixed in. King Crab Orange in color, these are the better tasting of the two. They have an addicting ocean-y flavor and scent that is reminiscent of crab. Neither are oily. OVERALL: Goes well with my adult beverage!

Uno, dos, tres, catorce! I still do not now why U2's frontman skipped numbers four to thirteen, but…read morethe song "Vertigo" always happily plays in my head as I excitedly rush to Bono to enjoy its awesome gelato. While I am unsure if the establishment's name relates to the Irish rock band at all, I am sure that in my mind, Bono gelato serves the best gelato in Metro Manila (and quite possibly, the Philippines), bar none. It's all about the quality. That is no surprise since the establishment goes full-on artisanal and makes their flavors in small batches. My personal favorite would be the S'mores flavor, but I once in a while, I order pistachio, malted cookie dough, or taho (yes, the the soy drink sold around Metro Manila streets that everyone loves) when available to change things up. A scoop always guarantees me a Beautiful Day, so I don't let it get away.

I remember buying a pint of their speculoos cookie butter ice cream. It felt like Christmas…read moremorning. The ice cream had a nice and creamy texture. It also had bits of the actual cookie to provide a bit of a crunch to the mix. That was may favorite ice cream flavor for months. That is what Bono ice cream brings to the table. It provides excellent quality flavors that will make you jump with joy. Flavors such as popcorn and s'mores intrigued me the most. The price is a bit higher as compared to other places but it is well worth it. They'll even blast freeze your order of pint so that the quality will stay intact when you bring it home.

Hooray for the grand opening! my boyfriend and i have been patiently waiting for this location to…read moreopen up so we could literally walk downstairs instead of walking across the street to get our churro fix. Although it's the same great taste, the portions are much smaller (during our first experience - it just recently opened). IMO, i'd rather walk across the street to SM Aura if i know i'll be getting more bang for my buck. Either way it's still craze amaze. i really wish they had a glass protector to steer the smoke from the fryer into the vent... my eyes were getting super watery. MUST TRY: MINI XUXOS. caramel filled churros over green tea ice cream w/ green tea powder. its a whopping P275 but my boyfriend is literally addicted and has a belly because of it so i guess that means they're good.

The best churros ever! So glad my cousin brought me to try this place out. She is a foodie as well…read moreand knows all the great places. She offered if I wanted some churros and luckily brought me to try this place out. The churros are literally the best I've tried so crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. We ordered a dozen churros with some chocolate on the side for dip and man was it to die for! You have to come to this place if you're in town. You'll thank me later :)

Dairy Queen is one of the most consistent and best ice cream experiences you can have in Manila…read more Their soft serves are so creamy that they never fail to disappoint you. DQ is actually owned by Warren Buffet, so he knows what makes money and what the people want. Well, thanks for giving us DQ! I must say though that I usually visit the St. Lukes outlet, where there is hardly any line and this outlet at Market Market always drives me nuts. Market Market is filled with people and this branch is no different. The lines are super long and there is no place to sit. Best to go somewhere else and use this branch for the Kitkat and Oreo cakes take out.

Churros has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. There was time when I would go to my parents…read moreto some cafe and they'd buy me hot chocolate. They in turn would buy churros. Dipping churros into hot chocolate was one of the best parts of my childhood. Sadly, that part of my life is gone and so was the cafe that offered it. It wasn't until years later that I would find something that would replace it. Here's Don's Original Churros. The hot chocolate might be gone, but at least now I've found churros. Don's Original Churros offers churros at a reasonable price. You have to buy at least five pieces at thirty five pesos. You add tend pesos if you want your churros to come with a dip. Their dips come in strawberry, blueberry, dule de leche, and chocolate. They also have special churros that have filling inside.

Best when piping hot and sprinkled with lots of brown sugar and cinnamon as their dips- chocolate,…read moredulce de leche, blueberry, strawberry- don't really offer much natural flavor. It's a good, cheap snack for a lazy afternoon and the packaging helps a lot in making my life of a glutton easier. The crunch is good and not so doughy as they're a bit skinnier than Churreria La Lola. I'd say about an inch in diameter. I'm very particular about the oil used for frying but the times I've ordered there it seems odorless and not reused.

Back in my college days, froyo is actually a pre-requisite to my skating sessions at MOA. In fact,…read moreI never not have froyo when I pass by a froyo place anywhere for that matter. It's the rule. White Hat has some real mouth-watering yogurt creations going on and you can probably tell that I am a huge fan of the said dessert. This is such a wonderful business to have opened in the Philippines, really. I'm actually thanking the Creator for this. It's my comfort food place, my refuge after a tough day back in my secretary days, and the reason why I survive CAW meetings (don't ask). This branch is just small and humble, but I cannot count the times I've stopped by, sat down and derped around, trying not to look barbaric as I consume the creamy frozen goodness that is sent from the above. Anything White Hat, I would probably finish in a matter of five minutes, and then I'll go for seconds. And with the heat of this recent summer? It's just the perfect thing to get my cool-down.

A large cup of their plain yogurt always hits the spot. Creamy and satisfying with just enough…read moretartness.

When I hear Berry Yummy, the description that comes to my mind is... sweet…read more First, it is a place to share the warmth of love and friendship while enjoying a cup of Italian frozen yogurt. Since its most recent renovation, Berry Yummy has morphed into a cozy yogurt house, dimly-lit with posters of Paris and Rome decorating its walls. Second, those who prefer their yogurt to be less tangy and less sour, Berry Yummy is the place to be. While I wouldn't exactly call their yogurt sweet, it is still less sour than its competitors. After all, it is Italian yogurt, not Greek. Finally, adding to the sweetness of this place are their waffles and cakes which you can order if you want a more substantial meal. But, if waffles and cakes are still not enough, you can try their fish and chips. So if you have a sweet tooth or a sweet heart, go to Berry Yummy and you'd leave the place saying yum, yum, yum.