I've been here a couple of times now for coffee. The sea salt one is my favorite. Service is okay, not really the nicest. I've also tried the butter cake from their pastry section, which was rich in flavor. read more

Dean & DeLuca - American Near Me - Makati City, NCR

food is great but service nah. I am a regular customer here until they charge their take out paperbags for 20php, bahala kang maghirap kakabitbit ng boxed breads mo wala sila pakels read more

Came here for the first time and it was great! I didn't get to try any breads or pastries but the main courses were delicious! We ordered the Roast pork chipotle grain bowl and the Roasted chicken pizza. Both were so good!! The flavors were unique and the pork was tender and not chewy. I also ordered the banana chocolate milkshake and was pleasantly surprised. You could actually taste the banana! I feel like sometimes the chocolate masks the banana flavor but this one had a nice balance. The only thing off about this place was the service. My friend had to keep flagging down the waiter to refill her water. He never came over by himself to do that. Overall the experience was great and I'll be sure to come back! read more

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great service n great food at a reasonable price. highly recommend even though their cups might have some chips and menus have some rips....

Undeniably one of the most popular coffee spot in the area. Great drinks selection from coffee cups to wine glasses. Tried the Hokkaido Cheesecake paired with blended drinks. The staff is efficient and warm to all the customers. It is situated across the Powerplant Mall. read more

Dean & DeLuca - American Near Me - Makati City, NCR

I went to college in Napa and there was a dean and deluca less than 10 minutes away. It was separated into two parts the restaurant part (super expensive) and then the grocery/pastries/gelato part, which is where I would go for an expensive treat. Knowing that there is one here in the Philippines is so shocking! But I'm happy to know I can eat here and it's more affordable haha. I would say I enjoyed my meal a lot. I am so glad I got the white chocolate cookies and cream milk shake! It was delicious. Not too sweet but just right with a good amount of cookies. The sandwich I got was perfect actually, it had all the right flavors, was toasted just right, I really don't have any complaints. The service was good. They filled our waters. Split the bill when we asked. The food was served promptly. I really enjoyed this restaurant and can't wait to come back for their pastries and other dishes. They recommended the Reuben and their baby back ribs. I also got a look at their pizzas...they look so good and are big! They have so many dishes that I want to try. It's weird though, they don't have cupcakes here, but in napa dean and deluca cupcakes were a big thing. Maybe times have changed. I'll be back here soon :) read more

Dean & DeLuca - White chocolate cookies and cream shake (175P) - American Near Me - Makati City, NCR

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Written May 25, 2015 The famous New York gourmet deli /grocery Dean & Deluca recently opened a branch here in Manila! Finally! It's located in Rockwell, just across the street from the Mango at the Powerplant Mall. Of course, being the insatiable foodie that I am, I dragged J along to check it out. I came across a few reviews from other foodies but I came to Dean & Deluca with an open mind, ready to eat. It's Dean & Deluca, so I already mentally prepared myself for the high prices What's Available at Dean & Deluca? The interiors were white & black, evoking no-nonsense New York. There were shelves filled with jams and other goodies. The counters were filled to the brim with breads and cakes. The prices of these jams and sauces ranged from P200+ to P400+. I think the price for the jams are reasonable as far as imported gourmet jams go - they were around P240-P270, if I recall correctly. But I haven't tried them yet, so reserving judgement. Maybe some other time. As much as we wanted to try them all, we were there for lunch. A very late lunch. It was almost 4pm and we were starving! OUR LUNCH ORDERS We decided not to get the pizzas that everyone seems to be ordering and reviewing with mixed results. We just chose what we really wanted to eat. For soup, we ordered the Trio Field Mushroom Soup (P280): Okay, can I say, this is the best mushroom soup ever! Sure, it's almost 300 bucks, but O.M.G. it's the most awesomest mushroom soup ever, ever, ever! I can taste the earthy mushrooms, but they are blended so fine, superfine, I can't even feel a piece of mushroom. The soup is that smooth. And it's also frothy! It's like a mousse, but it's a soup! Taste-wise, it's excellent! I really wanted to lick my soup plate so bad... And isn't that foam heart just too cute? If I am rating this, it's out of the ballpark. 10 out of 5! J wanted the Gratinated Baked Oysters (P325): These oysters are soooooooooo good! Make sure to squeeze the lemon on the oysters! The oysters were fresh and briny, and the chewy melted cheese with the tomato sauce and the lively sourness of the lemon were perfect with it! We both agreed that this dish was worth what we paid for it. We are definitely going back for these oysters! If I were rating, I would give this a 5/5. I chose the Reuben Sandwich (P460): I have never had a real, honest-to-goodness Reuben Sandwich before, but now I have a standard to measure other Reuben Sandwiches against. This sandwich is just a revelation. I never understood why people raved about putting sauerkraut on basically a corned beef sandwich, but now I'm one of them! Those dark maroon slices in the sandwich are not ham, but sliced corned beef! The corned beef was so flavorful that those few slices were enough to flavor the sandwich. I never thought I would like sauerkraut but it just works really well in this sandwich. It tasted a little bit like dry cabbage, but also sort of like cheese. My only complaint is that this sandwich is too small! Hahaha. It's really good but the small portion would be barely enough to feed a regular person for a real meal like lunch. J and I each had 1/2 of the sandwich and it was really bitin (a bit short)! For P460, I would have expected a bigger serving. And J was excited to try the Butifara con Salsa Funghi e Tartufo (P480): Can you tell by now that we seem to have a thing for good mushroom dishes? The sauce and everything else for this dish was excellent - there was sausage meat, there were mushrooms, the sauce was creamy and tasted of truffles. Our problem with this dish was the pasta. I think it was under-cooked. Why. Why. We were on our last dish. Why did we have to encounter a problem? UNDERCOOKED PASTA I don't have a problem with al dente pasta but chewing this pasta was a little bit like chewing cardboard. We didn't want to cause any problems, but after a few bites, I finally had to tell the waiter that I think the pasta was under-cooked. The waiter came back and just told us that the pasta really is supposed to be like that and that it's not under-cooked. He said that was how fresh pasta was like, and it was cooked al dente, and that nothing was wrong with it. But if I wanted to, they could recook our pasta to make it softer. I was thinking, What? They're going to get our half-eaten pasta and recook it? How would that even soften the pasta? Are they going to add water to the sauce and cook it some more? The sauce will be watery then. At this point, I was too afraid of food complications that I just said no. We continued to just eat our pasta and suffer in silence... Anyway, at least the sauce was good... SUMMARY Our bill total was almost P2,000 but it was worth the splurge (except for the pasta problem). VAT is already included in the price and there's a 10% Service Charge. I was actually looking forward to trying some cakes after our meal but we lost the mood... But the rest of the food was awesome! If you are thinking about trying D&D, read more

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The last time I saw a Dean and DeLuca was when I was walking down the streets of SoHo in New York City, so coming across one in my very own backyard instantly put it on my must-try list. Now getting here took some time as I was expecting the same prices as the location in SoHo (₱1000 loaves of bread?!?) but luckily this location is a lot more reasonably-priced. We came here on Sunday after Mass on Easter for brunch and we had no trouble getting seated. The place is amazing inside. Lots of natural light, clean white surfaces and a peep into the kitchen in the background with the delectable desserts in the foreground of the coffee bar. It's in Instagrammer's paradise! I ended up getting the beef tapa bowl with pesto risotto (₱525) and a New York lychee soda (₱120). I thought the tapa was closer to tocino in terms of texture but I really liked its flavor. The rich garlic, sweet soy sauce and hints of onion were undeniably Filipino and the pesto risotto with an egg over easy on top made a perfect bridge between New York City style and Filipino finesse. My soda was great too! Not sweet nor syrupy, and very, very flavorful. Service was great! They happily split our checks (unheard of in the Philippines, normally) and always kept our waters full. I'll definitely be back. read more

Dean & DeLuca - Beef tapa bowl with a lychee New York soda - American Near Me - Makati City, NCR

I invited my friends to go with me to Dean and Deluca just to see what the hype was all about. The ambiance was great, the place bright and well-lit -- ideal for studying/working. The second floor looked quite different though. It was void of natural lighting, and dimly-lit. We had the spaghetti and bacon, lasagna, cubano sandwich, and margherita mozza pizza. Among the four dishes we ordered, the pizza was so far the best. It was smothered in fresh mozzarella cheese, yummy tomato sauce, and a few basil leaves. Eating it was quite a spectacle! The spaghetti and bacon tasted just one notch higher than the ordinary carbonara pasta, while the lasagna was a bit too heavy. The cubano sandwich wasn't all that great as well. read more

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Finally, the New York native opened its doors and we can now have a dose of it as we wish. A friend and I decided to grab a bite at 1:30 in the afternoon, thinking there would be more vacant tables. We were bemused to find that there was still a line at the cashier for pastries and other products they has on display. I was delighted to bask in the unusual but tasteful and streamlined look and feel - from the interiors, to the serving ware, to the overall ambience. There was a buzz, but it wasn't chaotic. Just enough for people to talk, but not too loud or busy that one couldn't relax. When our orders arrived, I was honestly expecting my Smoked Salmon Croissant to be a bit bigger, while my friend felt that she wouldn't be able to finish her Cuban Sourdough Sandwich. What we did was we split both sandwiches and "traded halves." The croissant had a good amount of salmon, plus a few greens, thin rings of red onion, a few capers to balance off the taste, and cream cheese to put it all together. The Cuban sourdough sandwich on the other hand was a treat starting from its size, the taste of the bread they use, plus the balance of the ham, cheese, pickles and the other key ingredients. Overall, it was a pleasant afternoon as we were quite satisfied with our meal and experience. Will definitely be back to try their salads, mains, pastries, milkshakes and their selection of fizzy drinks. read more

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Stopped by for an appetizer and a glass of wine around 6:00 pm on a Wednesday. An hour and a half later I'm not impressed. Service evaporated about an hour ago - apparently my server quit or decided she didn't really need to do her job. Strange because there were 5-6 staff standing around doing nothing. Calamari was definitely below average. What a shame - this chain has a pretty good reputation elsewhere. Very likely I won't be back -at any location. Management seems to be completely absent. I doubt this review will result in any kind of change. Good thing there are plenty of other options in Rockwell. Hopefully this prime spot will be occupied by a decent place when this outfit goes out of business. See pic for the completely empty second floor. There's a reason for this. read more

Dean & DeLuca - Completely empty - American Near Me - Makati City, NCR

The time I spent in New York was pretty magical. You'd feel the same way if you were a foodie dropped right smack in the middle of one the best food cities in the world. One of the major reasons why New York deserves that label is because of Dean & Deluca, a bakery/cafe/grocery that does their own artisanal goods. When I first found out that Dean & Deluca was opening here, it was safe to say that a lil pee came out of me from the excitement of the news. And when it did finally open, I was not disappointed. The decor is full of New York references yet they welcome some Filipino flavor into their design. If you're a D&D virgin, this is the place where you can find freshly baked bread, pastas, sauces, condiments, meats, and other gourmet delicacies. They have food items that no other stores have, which is something that you have to keep in mind if you're a chef. They also have a breakfast menu, a lunch menu, and a dinner menu. Make sure to bring a full wallet though 'cos you'd be spending some dough to try their stuff. One of the best things that I love in D&D Philippines is that they also offer delicacies kissed with the local Filipino flavor, like their Milk Coated Macapuno Chunks. Take away: foodie's dream house. Kinda expensive though. read more

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The Dean & Deluca restaurant is sight to behold in Rockwell. The interiors of the two floors establishment definitely sells you of the New York fantasy you never knew you had. It's modern and sexy. It's both a bakeshop and restaurant under one roof. The assortment of desserts and pastries is pricey enough to make Eric Kayser feel like French Baker in comparison. We tried the Brownie Cheesecake and the much sought after salted caramel chocolate cake, and both delivered. I prefer the Brownie Cheesecake a bit more since the combination just blended so well. As for the chocolate cake, their version slightly trumps Wild Flour's Valrhona cake and that is saying a whole lot. The cookies are worth a try too! The triple chocolate fudge cookie is gooey and fudgey - just the way I like them. I tried the Cubano sandwich since the waiter mentioned that it is one of their mainstays. The cheese melted on a chicken breast with jalapeños and dijon mustard (not sure but taste like it) sandwiched in a sour dough. It was so filling that I only ate half if it and saved the other half as breakfast the next day. At P460? Maybe I can just have a steak somewhere else. I also ordered the iced cookie butter latte to help digest the Cubano sandwich. That one was pretty good and it's not as sweet as you think! An order of that coffee is P180.Yep, the place is just as pricey as a meal in New York. But it definitely has a market here. Come for the ambiance, stay for the coffee and pastries. read more

Dean & DeLuca - Cubano sandwich - American Near Me - Makati City, NCR

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+ : nice ambiance: natural light, indoor and outdoor spaces . .. could even do personal work here . .. great beverage menu: coffees, whole leaf teas by Dean & DeLuca, fruit teas, sodas, smoothies, milkshakes, and even beer selection of two . .. free-standing, not in a mall . ... has a restroom . .. LoL Earl Grey hot tea . whole leaf tea in silky pyramid bag . ingredients: black tea from India, bergamot (natural flavor), rose petals Freshly squeezed Orange Juice . always nice - : food menu . not food-allergy-friendly, unfortunately . .. :\ read more

If you're looking for an alternative for the over crowded Starbucks you usually go to, Dean and Delucca is the perfect place for you and your friends. Whether be it for study, work or conversations, the ambiance of this cafe is very relaxing. The design is very modern and lighting is minimal. The drinks are incredibly delicious, and the prices are reasonable when compared to that of Cbtl and Starbucks drinks. Pastries are a bit pricey, comparable with Eric Kayser pastries. Overall, a good place to unwind. Also, extremely smoker friendly. Plus plus plus. read more

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Morning bun with orange zest and cinamon paired with ethiopian coffee ,perfetf for breakfast. Chia bowl in covonut milk with strawberries, kiwi n mango . read more

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Dean & Deluca is cozy and casual for get-togethers. We ordered the Margherita (the sourdough crust is fantastic!), the pumpkin soup can be split into two but it was served cold, the Butifarro truffle pasta was also good but I've tasted a better version, and the coffee and desserts were terrific. Expensive, but I believe you get what you pay for. The servers are friendly. read more

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What I know about Dean & Deluca, I first learned from Felicity. HAHA. It's where Felicity and Ben worked part time while at school in the "University of New York." Later, I realized that it's real and is actually a cafe-slash-bakery-slash-upscale grocery. :3 Here in the Philippines it's set up as a cafe right at the heart of Rockwell Center but they also sell various merchandise and food stuff. They have the distinct plain black and white coffee cups with the clean Dean & DeLuca typeface logo for your coffee. It's still pretty new right now, so the service might be a little below standard with a crew that still appears to be wary sometimes (so your friendly neighborhood Starbucks still takes the cake on that one), but the food and the drinks are worth the temporary fuss. Iced coffee and the lattes are smooth and taste great, none of that kinda sour aftertaste like in other coffee houses. The pastries and pizzas are the clear winner though. You can't let yourself miss a chance to try their "kouign amann," a sweet flaky puff pastry/croissant thing that's perfect for breakfast (or really, anytime of the day). It's also great that they've brought over the "good pizza" rep because what kind of hyped-up New York food place does not have good pizza?? So thankfully, they do. :3 The homemade sausage, olives, and red onion pizza is just perfect! read more

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A taste of New York at your doorstep...or more like...at your city. Makati city to be exact. My dad said Dean & Deluca is a chain of high end grocery stores in the States so I was surprised to see a cafe area when I walked in. I suppose they also have an eating area in America? Anyway, thank God they have an eating section here. I've always been intrigued with New York cafes and saw them in movies. I haven't been to New York yet but I can now tell people I've tasted authentic New York food. Prices were a bit steep for sandwiches, salads and main courses but the dessert pastries cost reasonably. It has a contemporary interior design with a black and white color scheme and it's a nice, chill ambiance for hanging out. Good for talking and not noisy unlike other cafes and coffee shops. My dad and I ordered one sandwich to share and it was a huge serving that we didn't get to finish it but we took it home. I loved it though! It had tender US Angus beef brisket, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and caramelized onions. Yum! They had a side of chips but they weren't crispy. :( We also took home the milk coated macapuno chunks. Didn't care for the milk powder (great idea but tasted like those milk powders you find in the super market) but loved the macapuno chunks. The salad we had was different from other typical salads I've had and it was surprisingly delicious! It had bean sprouts (mainly), lettuce, some shrimp, other fruits and my favorites were the refreshing bites of pomelo and watermelon. Next time I'm trying the mouthwatering pastries that were on display. read more

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Kinda overpriced for what you actually get...I'm used to the ones in the US...this one definitely is just a place to be seen at ( like some of the other foreign franchises here )...different country, different culture...Looks Nice... Food nothing to rave about...Go ahead and try this place..just be ready to pay about about $10 for a what i think is just a plain old BLT read more

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I don't understand why it takes at least 30 minutes to prepare their specialty pancakes, which my cousin agreed to but then it still took them a longer to prepare it. You can't cancel your order. If you have two hours to eat then this is a place for you. read more

Sorry Dean & Deluca, but we were served cold coffee. So my sisters and I complained to the server. To our surprise he asked, "do you want me to re-heat the coffee?" Seriously??? A famous coffee shop asking me if I want re-heated coffee is just not acceptable. In fairness, the cakes and pastries were delicious. read more

Overpriced, service is very bad (a lot of staff but they are not attentive), food was slow (waited 35 mins for a salad), decent tasting food nothing special read more

One of the newest restaurants, nestled in the posh Rockwell area and has been one of the most Instagrammed and checked-in restaurants as of late. Here is Dean and Deluca wanting to tease the "flavors of New York" to the people of Manila. They have cookies like the double chocolate fudge cookie which is similar to Scott's House cookies in Hole in the wall. They also have a wide selection of pizza and pasta to choose from! Their breakfast menu is also very creative. I ordered the wagyu tapa and wow, who knew beef Wagyu could be turned into a famous Filipino dish? And not only that, my order had an Italian fusion to it! My rice was pesto flavored! Now THAT is what you call the best of both worlds! Dean and Deluca is still at soft opening so their service is quite slow, but I'm sure it'll shape up and be one of the best pizza and pasta places in town! Watch out for it! read more

Best pasta I've had in Manila! Al dente, just the way I like it! Will definitely come back.

I love their pumpkin soup and truffle pasta! Their staff are very friendly and accommodating. Will come back to eat here again

Easily one of the worst places to eat ANY meal in Rockwell. The food isn't bad, but everything else is pretty awful. I have lived here for 5 months and given this place multiple chances but it is freaking terrible. The absolute worst service I've ever experienced in a restaurant, anywhere. I've never, ever been anywhere where you have to wait 20 min for a coffee consistently. They've forgotten my drink order nearly every time or had to be reminded. I've never come once where I didn't have to flag a waiter down and remind them I ordered a drink. The ambiance here is pretty awful, since you'll be eating your meal with all the clientele who will be sitting directly on top of you. The layout is horrible, and it's the worst place I've been to in makati for attempting to eat, let alone enjoy, a meal by myself. If you don't mind waiting for your mediocre food while you listen to your neighbors' conversations or dodge their children running around your table, look no further. Oh! And bring your football pads because you'll have to tackle one of the wait staff to get your check. This place, SUCKS read more

Where to start... I went for lunch with my mom and sister. They had both eaten there before and sang its praises, so I was excited to try it. Upon walking in, I immediately noticed the clean, modern design as well as the numerous bakery items on display and the smell of what I assumed was a pasta dish wafting from the kitchen (both equally tempting, I must say). There were a lot of menu items I was keen to try but finally settled on the Organic Avocado Tartine. I added bacon and, after asking if the sandwich came with any sort of side and being told no, ordered the Mashed Potato (it might have had French in the name) as well. I should also add that they give you a choice of having the egg on your tartine either poached or scrambled. I asked if the kitchen could do a poached medium, and the server left to ask before coming back and informing me that they could indeed (otherwise, I would have ordered it scrambled). First to arrive was the Peach and Passionfruit smoothie my mom ordered. I had a few sips. It was good but nothing extraordinary. Next was a salad (House?) she and my sister would split, of which I also had a taste. Delicious! Shortly after, the mashed potatoes arrived. VERY delicious!! At some point, we had asked for a glass of ice for my mom (water was cold but didn't have any ice). I poured the water over the ice and spilled a bit on the table then used my napkin to wipe it up. The server was there as this happened, so I looked up at him and asked for an extra napkin being there was none left in the basket that contained them and the silverware. So he leaves and comes back... to put three COCKTAIL napkins into the basket. (C'moooon!) I served myself by taking a dinner napkin from the basket at the empty table next to us. My tartine arrived, and the first thing I noticed was that the egg was definitely not poached medium. I dove into both the mashed potatoes and my tartine before I remembered to take their pictures, but you can probably see that the whole yolk flowed out when I cut into it. Instead of sending it back, I just dealt with it. The second thing I noticed was that it did come with a side (a salad) which, of course, there's nothing wrong with except for the fact that the server apparently didn't have menu knowledge of what seems to be a simple item. The bacon was dark. I like mine well done, so I was happy about this... until I bit into it only to find it had a chewy texture. The taste of the tartine was just ok. I didn't try any of my mom and sister's sandwich, but they seemed pleased with it. After writing all this, I realize I might sound a bit uppity which, believe me, I'm not. Honestly, I don't know much about the Dean & Deluca brand except that it seems like a high-end chain, so I guess I expected to be impressed. I wasn't. Would I go back? Sure. Like I said, there were a lot of items on the menu that sounded appetizing. Would I recommend this place to others? Not at this time. They have improvements to make, which I would boil down to proper training. Would've given 2.5 stars if I could but bumped it up to 3, since I'm willing to go back and give them another shot. read more

Dean & DeLuca - Mashed potatoes; cute presentation and very delicious! - American Near Me - Makati City, NCR

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The food is pretty good. The baked goods and pizza are much better quality than anything that can be purchased in the mall. Salads are quite nice, and fish dish delicious. The bread is very, very excellent. The open kitchen shows an efficient kitchen crew. But, they have an excess of service staff, which seems to be a strategy that is backfiring. The service is terrible. The staff chat rudely with each other instead of attending to customers. Generally, they seem confused, inefficient, and very, very unprofessional. It's also really weird that there are so many of them hovering over tables and the door with no obvious purpose. To be fair, they are friendly, but I would trade friendly for efficient. Food is good. Drinks are great. Restaurant very nice. Service is SLOW and not good. At this price, service should be better. The thought of their service makes us choose Cibo instead. read more

Service is painfully bad. The truffle mushroom soup and calamari are both ehhhhh. Honestly, I couldn't wait to pay and leave.