A date with my sister usually involves a movie and/or shopping, popcorn, crepes, and milk teas!…read moreSince we live nearby, out go-to mall is Robinson's Place. Crepes and Cream may be ubiquitous in the metro's malls, but that doesn't mean their products are automatically inferior. What I can appreciate is that they offer a variety of flavors, from the savory to the sweet; their stalls and are clean and uncluttered; and they make the crepes fresh and fast. (It's quite addicting to watch their staff turn the batter into perfectly thin crepes that, no sweat! And I've always marveled at how their crepes don't tear or break down at all despite being filled and folded in a rush.) I recently triend their Kani Crepe while my sister had the Taco Crepe for lunch. Though the filling is not as abundant as I would have wanted, the simple but yummy flavor of the crepe made up for it. They were quite filling, too, lasting us till dinner while we strolled around the mall.

I love crepes. The first time I was introduced to this wonderful desert was when my sister ordered…read moreit at the Makati Shangri-la when we were kids. BAck then I was the type who played it safe by ordering ice cream instead of something as exotic as crepe. Nowadays, more people are familiar with this particular slice of dessert than I know. Crepes and cream is a bit special to me because it was the first establishment that showed me that crepes could be savory too. Before I tried this place, all the crepes I ever had were of the desert variety. That said, the stuff on their menu isn't that expensive. The quality of the crepe is great at least when compared to most of the places I've been to. Give it a try, once again, since you'll do little wrong in spending your money here. I sure as heck didn't regret it when I did.

I had an amazing Crepe Madame here and iced coffee... in…read more2015... I would definitely return....

Just came from here and we can't stop talking about how GOOD it was! A little hard to find because…read morethe location on yelp is wrong. It's right next to benis Mediterranean restaurant. We had the pumpkin soup and the mushroom pesto. The soup was so smooth, warm, and flavorful. The pesto was delicious and garlicky. They had a great list of menu items to chose from. The crepe cakes also looked delicious but we were too full to try one. If I lived in Makati I would go there everyday. The server was also so nice and the restaurant was so cute.

My Dad had to check on one of the places he did business with, so we headed to the Ortigas area…read more Even before heading to his supposed destination, he asked me if I wanted to eat. Because I never refuse food, especially if it's free, I said yes. We decided to try a popular restaurant in Kapitolyo, but even before getting there, Crepeman caught my attention. Aside from it's name, I could also clearly see from across the street that all tables were occupied. I though to myself that from the looks of it, it must be good. I ran inside and found out that they close at midnight, so that gave us about 15 minutes to place our order at the nearby restaurant and head back there to get ourselves our dessert. That was exactly what we did. We got there right in the nick of time as they flipped the welcome sign to say "Closed" as soon as we entered. I decided to get the Fererro Crepe, which has Nutella and peanuts while my Dad got the classic chocolate crepe. What particularly impressed me was that they can make the crepe either the usual soft crepe or crispy. My Dad had his soft, while I had mine crispy. Even if we ate our respective crepes after we had our meal at the restaurant, we were still very happy with our orders.

There are many food outlets that offer crepes, but I believe the Philippine market still hasn't…read morefully embraced this French pancake. If this were the case, crepe kiosks would already have been scattered all over the Metro and the rest of the country, just like bubble tea stores from Taiwan. Having said that, I don't want Manila to be saturated with crepe shops, I think having a few but high quality crêperies is the way to go. If you happen to be in Power Plant Mall, you will find Crepes and Cream. This food outlet does not only offer sweet dessert crepes, they also serve them with a variety of fillings good enough to make crepes as primary meals. Since I'm not fond of sweet stuff, I usually order Ham & Cheese or Beefy Mushroom. I think the sweetness of the batter blends well with the salty taste of cheese and meat. Crepes & Cream also serves frappes, milkshakes, and ice cream. But for me, I just stick to plain old coffee and maybe a book while I finish my snack.

This is my little piece of Paris in Manila. And it takes a lot for me to say this. You see, I am an…read moreabsolute Parisphile (if you haven't already noticed from that profile thing on the left). I was definitely French in my past life. And I still consider myself French in this current life. Just like any Frenchie (or fine, French wannabe), I need my crêpes, French-flavored quaintess and that dose of la joie de vivre, preferably with French language all around me, if not through actual French speakers then at least through music. La Crêperie gives me all these, nicely tucked in a quiet side street in Salcedo Village. Their galettes are ultra-cravable, with me having the Nami (caramelized onions, herbed cheese, mushrooms and extra spinach) twice already this week alone. The third time will be tomorrow. The fourth will be the day after. And maybe I'll add that cup of Angelina's hot chocolate (YES, THAT ANGELINA! FROM PARIS! THEY HAVE IT OMG) for dessert. Oui, while I am not in Paris again and longing for this city that I looooove à la folie, this'll definitely do.

This french-style restaurant in Salcedo Village, Makati, is a perfect choice for a romantic date…read more The place has a very charming atmosphere, not only because of the kind of food they serve, but also because of its interior design. They mix modern furniture, white brick walls and some roustic demolition wood columns. Add elegant chandeliers to the Picture and you'll feel what this place is about. The house's specialities are crepes and galletes. I appreciate the "galettes de sarrasin", made with 100% imported buckwheat flour. It's nice to have glúten free options on the menu! My favorite one is the Italienne (ham, mozzarella chesse, pesto, tomato and cream; Php 385). When I want something different, I order the Savoyarde (hungarian sausage, raclette cheese, picnic bacon, marbled baby potatoes, cornichons and picked onions; PhP 395). Those who don't want crepes have other options like pasta, salads, hamburgers and meals with rice. The food presentation is also very nice, what gives the experience a sophisticated touch. By those litte details you can feel the kitchen is not churning out thousands of crepes per second in a mecanical way. Instead, everything is created with care. A plus is that the kitchen is open, so you can check how your food is being prepared. For dessert, ask for the Double Chocolate Fudge sweet crepe, with fidge brownie bites and homemade bittersweet chocolate sauce topped with vanilla ice cream (Php 235). On hot Summer days I would recommend the Strawberry Mango Jubillee (Php 315), which is very fresh and light. The drinks section also offers some great surprises. Coffee lovers will also have a great time. I've tried the Café Affogato (Php 125) and it was so creamy! Their must-try, however, is definetelly their hot chocolate named Angelina's (Php 210). Since I'm a tea lover, something I really love about this place is that they serve TWG tea. My favourite one ever is Paris Singapore. Sweet and romantic in the right amount, just like the place.

Cafe Breton has been my go-to creperie for more than a decade & a half already and they still have…read morethat consistency. Also, price hasn't increased that much which is great and service has always been attentive. They serve their crepes on their signature blue and white plates and the interiors haven't changed much too. I always request them to make my crepe a bit crunchy to have more texture. Their coffee and their burgers are good too. Overall happy that this place is still doing well and that they've maintained consistency over the years.

This is a charming homey restaurant in Westgate. I brought a friend here for dessert. She has…read morenever been here. My friend ordered strawberry shortcrepe and was disappointed that the strawberry was a jam rather than fresh ones. Even then, the jam was minuscule. Instead, it had plenty of strawberry syrup. She liked the crepe itself and thought the strawberry ice cream was delicious. I ordered the Pinay crepe that had plenty of fresh mangoes and chocolate syrup. It did not come with ice cream so I ordered chocolate ice cream as a supplement. I enjoyed every bite because the crepe was warm and the right amount of supple. Surprisingly, it was not too sweet. Hubby ordered the mango crepe with Grand Marnier and coffee ice cream. He enjoyed it. Coming here every time we come to the Philippines has become our tradition. It is comfort food and the service is always excellent.

These crepe cakes are amazing! Its light, soft, and not too sweet. Both the Ube And Mango Mille…read moreCrepe were delicious! I willingly return to eat here

I've been coming to Pancake House since I was a young child. Their food never disappoints…read more Everything--from their namesake pancakes, taco salad, to their salisbury steak--is well made and served hot, fresh, and delicious. The service at this location is top notch. The servers are extremely friendly and attentive and make sure to set expectations as to how long you'll be waiting for your food. This location in particular was extremely clean, and offers the option to dine inside or outside of their restaurant. A visit to the Philippines means a visit to Pancake House. With their food choices and prices ($20 USD to feed 3 people with leftovers), you can't go wrong!

I ate at PAUL's Boulangerie and Patisserie yesterday. I also enjoyed eating there today…read more There are a couple places in which I like the Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame. I would recommend their Croque Monsieur if you like cheese. My relatives enjoy numerous dishes here. They like their lasagna and crepes. Afterwards, they have their cappuccino with extra cream on the side. When we ate here yesterday, they served the cappuccinos without sugar. The cappuccinos were no longer hot by the time they received the Splenda and brown sugar. I was very happy drinking my PAUL frappe blended with pistachio macarons/macaroons yesterday. Today, I ordered the PAUL frappe blended with chocolate macarons/macaroons. I'll stick to ordering their pistachio frappe. There aren't too many places that sell that flavor. Today, they asked for the Splenda and brown sugar before they received their cappuccinos. I enjoyed their ham and cheese crepe. It's nice that they dice the ham. It makes it easier to eat the crepe. The crepe was okay, but I'd rather have their Croque Monsieur.

So I tried to dine in (11.14.22), I spoke to the waiter that I wanted to sit at a specific seat and…read moreI was assisted to it with no problem. I was handed a menu and that was pretty much it. I waited for someone to approach me for almost 20 minutes and the servers just passed me by. I was not even offered any water or was asked "how I was doing and if I was ever ready to order." So I got up and told the manager that their service is very poor. The menu itself seems very used, dirty and very overwhelming to look at. Servers seem very timid when it comes to interacting with people. However, this would not be the last time I would visit, because I did not even get a chance to try the menu. I will be back and hopefully there will be improvements with their service.

Something that stands out amongst the many restaurants along Katipunan (or behind it on Esteban…read moreAbada) is definitely La Creperie Provencåle. Most of the restaurants there are targeted towards the student population, so a quaint, quiet French restaurant is not something you would typically expect to be there. When my friends and I are in the mood to have a relaxed and yummy meal (before our study sessions or meetings at Craft next door), La Creperie Provencåle is often on the top of our list. The moment you step inside, it feels as though you've been transported directly to Nice or another one of those quaint French provinces; the ambiance is perfect for good conversations and kwentuhan and is a pretty nice date place as well! You can probably guess from its name, but La Creperie Provencåle has a great selection of delectable crepes just waiting to be explored. If you've got a sweet tooth, choose from their gourmet Crepe Sucrées; whether you want fruits, chocolate drizzle, nutella or oreos on your crepe, they've got it! If you're into more of the savory variety, their Galettes de Sarrasin are worth trying as well. I've also ordered their Greek Eggplant Moussaka (something I will always order if I see it on a menu), and it was oozing with cheese and bechamel sauce. This is the perfect place to sip on some coffee or tea; they offer TWG teas and a number of coffee variations, which is perfect for a caffeine addict such as myself. If you're sick of the hustle and bustle of Katipunan, pay La Creperie Provencåle a visit.

I stumbled upon La Creperie one evening in Katipunan. I wasn't sure if it was the same La Creperie…read moreI had tried years ago at Eastwood, but I gave it a try. It wasn't until I saw the menu that I had realized it was the same restaurant I previously tried, so I thought, "OK, this should be good." Although I found it rather strange that they'd put up a branch there as I have a notion that La Creperie can be a bit pricey especially for students. First of all, the ambiance. It's not really conducive for studying, but more for an intimate dinner with your significant other or a best friend with its cozy lighting and interiors that scream "tea party!" Kidding aside, while the interior's all girly-girly, I think it helps set the mood for the food you are about to enjoy. As for me, I had the Le JJ - a tomato, ham, emmental and gruyere cheese crepe served with a side of greens. Let me tell you though, the plate was lovely! The food was okay for me I guess, it's not too filling and I think it's a great option if you're looking for something light (plus nice to look at). On the side, I had a steaming hot pot of TWG Silver Moon Tea. The teacup itself is super pretty!!! I felt really dainty while drinking my tea and enjoying my crepe. One of the biggest things though about La Creperie is that they already had TWG tea on their menu even before the TWG restaurant came to Philippine shores, and on my very first La Creperie experience, Silver Moon was really, love at first taste so this is what I ordered when I stumbled upon this branch. Overall, I think La Creperie would make for a good date place (guys, please take note!) It has everything a girl will probably want to make the date picture perfect (and Instagrammable): pretty plates, pretty teacups, light food, pretty ambiance. Hey, even if you really enjoy your date's company, you can continue the fun right next door with a cup of coffee at Craft.