Bakers Avenue is unbeatable when it comes to prices of Filipino pastries, very affordable for the area. However, the quality is hit or miss depending on what you order.
The Highlights: You have to stick to the plain pandesal; it's genuinely fresh, soft, and worth the stop. The cake samples are also a great touch and actually taste high-quality. Plus, the staff here is consistently kind and helpful, which makes for a pleasant visit. As well, there are a lot of seats around the grill city but would not recommend the grill city there but there are booths there.
The Downside: Unfortunately, a lot of the other pastries just don't taste fresh. I tried the cheese pandesal and it was a letdown--the cheese felt stale and it wasn't warm at all. It feels like the plain pandesal is the only thing being cycled out regularly, while the rest of the selection sits for too long.
Summary: Great for a cheap bag of fresh bread and a friendly smile, but I'd be cautious with the specialty pastries. read more