Was here for a quick snack while walking around eastwood. This is a korean owned establishment and…read moreat the time wasent busy. I ordered the strawberry cheese bingsu. But they have about 14 other bingsus to choose from. They really follow the mantra of do a few things exceptionally instead of a lot of things but just average. It was cold, it was delicious and it really hit that sweet spot. It wasent overly sweet but u knew for sure it was a dessert. The strawberries were fresh and quite delicious. The pieces of cream cheese was good as well. And the strawberry drizzle or jam was throughout the bingsu. We got the regular size which was quite enough for one person. It was an excellent treat while walking the hot streets of manila!!

I still remember Becky's from their Malate/Manila branch. After 20 something years, i visit one of…read moretheir branches and fall in love with the taste, ambiance, etc. The cafe has this old Filipino feel with Batibot cafeteria (wrought iron + wood) chairs and dark wooden accents. They have green plants on each table as a centerpiece. Currently, they have the cafe decked out in christmas decor of wreaths with glittery bright blue, purple and gold. The gift boxes come in a bright red color, very festive! They sort of highlight the store too since they are stacked in shelves behind the refrigerated cases. I convince my husband to spend a few mins to have a slice of cake and coffee. It only takes a few minutes to gobble up the cakes, im sure! I had the swiss chocolate cake that has the creamy meringue outside its chocolate sponge cake and honeycomb bits inside. Heaven! I swiped one of the two crinkles on my husband's plate. It was decadent! If you've never had chocolate crinkles before, you're missing out. Plus, I've been around and these are gold standard crinkles right here. The box of 24 is only 300 pesos! WORTH IT! We decided to get a box of 24 to eat later at home As I write this review, I just got home after two hours of driving. I have already polished 5/24 pcs. It had been left in the car for 5 hours before we actually headed home but it is amazingly soft and tastes freshly baked. I can't praise this bakery anymore than humanly possible. Just try it! The other branches might be closed but this one inside Valle Verde 1 village is still alive. On regular days they have plenty of lot parking in front of the basketball court.

I've been a fan of Becky's Kitchen for years and years ever since I was a kid. I remember bringing…read moretheir deliciously fudgy, and sticky Brownies with cashews to my ballet school's potluck party after every dance recital every year without fail. In fact, it's still my mom's go to potluck contribution to any party or last minute Christmas gift to friends, as well as their addicting Chocolate Crinkles. If she ever comes home with any of them as a treat, I immediately zone in on the signature maroon box from Becky's and strategize the quickest way to get my hands on it then get to a safe place in the house where I wouldn't have to share. I'm happy they opened the branch in Valle Verde a while back because it's much nearer to where I live. What's more is that there's an actual dining area where you can have coffee and a slice of cake as opposed to their original branch in Taft with just the display cases, counter and some seating for waiting customers. If you have a chance to visit either location, I recommend their soft and flavorful Cheese Rolls and decadent Swiss Chocolate Cake in addition to their famous brownies and crinkles!

Ordered Chocolate Campfire thru Lalamove. It was my first time to try their cakes. I called the…read morestore if the cake is available then booked it on Lalamove for pick up. It was then successfully delivered at home. Chocolate CampFire Cake is a must try cake, the chocolatier inside part blends with the sweet icing coating.

Right off, I need to tell you that I'm not a big dessert person. I am more into actual meals than…read morepastries, cakes or ice cream. And yes, I do get a lot of, "But whyyy?" reactions from people. That aside, I do get occasional cravings -- days when I just really need something sweet to cap off a big meal or a reward after a long day. Purple Oven is the perfect place to satisfy my dessert desires. I love the Chocolate Campfire cake, it's rich, moist, chocolate cake that topped with marshmallow icing. MARSHMALLOW ICING! I suppose you could take a slice and sandwich it between graham crackers and call it a smore. For days when you just need a little sweetness, try the double chocolate chip cookie, choclate macademia cookie or chocolate dipped cookie (where literally have the cookie is dipped in chocolate). They're pricey at P60/cookie but they're a little bigger than my palm and the chocolate chips ooze out when you bite into the cookie. There is no scrimping on ingredients in Purple Oven. The products here would also make great presents. They're hefty and have the wow factor because of their packaging. The chocolate crinkles, lemon squares, brownies and revel bars would be great to share at the office while the cakes would be awesome to bring home to family or to impress in-laws. Enjoy!

If you have a weak spot for chocolates just as i do, then you'd also do a double take when you pass…read moreby this beautifully interiored pastry shop. And stare at the massive blocks of chocolates with biscuits and marshmallows, which they call Barks. Yes, they were delicious and my sweet tooth was more than satisfied. Lucky for me, when i happened to visit that day they had a promo: for Php 199 you can stuff as many pieces of chocolate barks as you can inside a plastic bag, and you can choose between white, dark, or milk chocolate. The catch is you can only do that from 3pm - 7pm. Otherwise, the regular price is Php 170 for 200 grams. A lady behind the counter told us that someone was able to actually fill their bag with up to 500 grams of chocolate barks which would be like getting it at more than 50% off compared to the regular price. We were able to fill our bags up to 350 grams (it was more than enough for us!) I'd recommend this store, especially because of the promo!

I'm not a "cupcake " type of person but when it comes to Wicked I'll make an exception! Ran into…read morethis store inside the shangri-la plaza mall on my way back to my hotel. The desserts lined up were just too enticing and mesmerizing not to go in and try something. I ended up getting a Reese cupcake because I didn't want anything too big. I thought wow this is going to be SO sweet, but to my surprise it wasn't! It was a perfect blend of sweetness that didn't overwhelm the palate, I'm only sorry I didn't get a cup of coffee to go with it. This place is definitely worth a try!

Cafe Breton is one of Manila's restaurants that's been around for a while and probably wont be…read moregoing anywhere any time soon. This cute coffee shop and creperie is an absolute classic and never fails to satisfy cravings! My all time favorite thing to order here (I always just pretend to look at the menu!) is the La Pinay. This piece of heaven is a crepe filled with mangos, topped with some mantecado ice cream and then drizzled with chocolate sauce. Did I make your mouth water?? It really is super good! For those who love Nutella, their La Delice is also a crowd pleaser! They get extra points for having really cute stores. They all feel really homey, cozy and well, French. Plus, they make the crepes right next to the dining area, so that's always fun to watch! If you're looking for a place for merienda or looking to grab a crepe (sweet or savory!) I promise Cafe Breton will not disappoint!

Boasting a menu of savory and sweet crepes to choose from, Café Breton elevates the standards for…read moreFrench-inspired meals in Manila. I used to visit Café Breton all the time when I was a high school student and a part of me wishes that my university was just as geographically close to The Podium as it was before. Now when I do eat at Café Breton, I need to bring somebody else with me or else I will order the exact same crepe every time--their fabulous and sweetly sinful La Pinay (P180). Designed with a beautiful flourish, the La Pinay is filled with ripe mangoes and folded thickly into a square, powdered with sugar, and drizzled in dark chocolate sauce. On top of the still-warm crepe rests a scoop of vanilla ice cream, two if you're ambitious. The La Pinay is so good, that if I were on death row I would ask for this crepe to be one of the meals to gorge myself on before my execution day. It would be the sweetest way to go.

I've found this tiny store when I was walking along East Kapitolyo Drive after having lunch. I was…read morejust strolling down the street, I mean, I wasn't exactly looking for a place to have a dessert. But then I saw Lia's Cake and it somehow attracted me. I came inside and found out a hidden treasure: their signature avocado cake. A poster on the wall tells us the recipe's origin. It seems to come from the owner's mother, Lia, who started baking as early as 10 years old. Carlo, the son, inherited from her the passion for baking. We can really feel this passion by trying the famous avocado cake. It's light, sweet in the right amount, that you don't feel heavy after eating it. They also serve some variations of the original recipe, like the Avocado Sansrival and the Avocado Cheesecake. For those who thinks avocado is too exotic, they also serve "mainstream" cakes like red velvet, caramel and chocolate. Lia's menu also includes meals, but it's not the focus. I would certainly go for the traditional avocado cake. Try it and you'll have a local flavour experience. Lia's Cake in Season - Kapitolyo Branch U-24 A&B East Capitol Drive Pasig City Tel. 63 2 3774808 E-mail: cakesinseason@yahoo.com

I went here to try their signature (and famous) avocado cake but I was in for a surprise. They have…read moreavocado cheesecake in their shelves! Cheesecake! Avocado! It took me five good minutes to decide which slice to buy. In the end I got the cheesecake version, since practically everyone I know has tried the former. It cost Php 160 a slice, which I think is fair. The cheesecake was surprisingly good. I didn't expect avocado to go nicely with cream cheese mostly because I haven't tried them together before. I browsed their list of cakes and my curiosity burned even hotter when I saw the chocolate avocado flavored cake. I don't know about you but I'm a person who eats avocado with or without sugar, with or without ice and condensed milk. I'm crazy about avocados. It's safe for me to say that I now know where to go on my 22nd birthday.

If you need a bright and comfortable place to hang your head, all while making chismis with your…read morefavorite titas, then go on and grab a seat. Their lunch options are surprisingly filling, which doesn't come too often with American appetites. Nevertheless, they act as the perfect pre-game for the slew of carbs you're bound to consume for dessert. Their buko (coconut) cupcake is the business!

I don't remember when Mom and Tina's opened, but I've been going to this restaurant for a really…read morelong time already. Then, I stopped going 'cause I thought I had enough of their really good food. When I went back just last Sunday, I was pleasantly surprised. They added more dishes to their menu, they now have breakfast and free WiFi. I ordered what looked good (tapa) and begged my friends to try the new dishes so I could taste their food. The tapa tasted like bacon. It was crunchy and filling at the same time. The rest of the breakfast dishes tasted good, but I was happy and full with my tapa. Because I was so stuffed with oatmeal cookies, rum butter cupcakes and their Toblerone walnut torte, I got the rest for take-out. Got a couple of rolls, bacon and cheese, white cheese and corned beef. Here's a trick, buy their rolls and freeze them. When you're in the mood to have one or two, heat them up in an oven. Another tip, if you like their rolls. .You know, the ones they serve when you order a dish, ask the lady at the counter if they're selling any. Normally, they don't, but there are times the lady decides to sell a bag or two.

Mad Mark's serves food that is consistent, hearty, and affordable. Their ribs, steaks, and burgers…read morearen't the highest quality, but the value proposition of what's on Mad Mark's menu is undeniable. That said, the menu is somewhat limited, so I've fallen into the habit of ordering the handful of dishes here that suit me the best. Over and above Mad Mark's Carnivore's fare, I've heard their ice cream is excellent, but we're almost always so stuffed after a meal here that dessert hasn't happened yet - next time, for sure! ;-) While the service isn't outstanding, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly; they're certainly helpful enough when it comes to MM's food. As for the venue, it's on the small side; probably because it's near the cinemas, and thus space is limited.

Dang. Been a minute to Mad Mark's. Their menu got tons of new entrees…read more I went with their Imperial Curry. Was good, but I'm ordering this next time for sure... Bulgogi, Veggies, and Poached Egg over Brown Rice. Great for a post workout meal. Cleaner than a cup full of white rice for sure. I've been going to this place since 2012. I do miss the simplicity of their menu back then; especially when they had their Creole Chicken portion of 200g for only P175. I somewhat got turned off by its pricing and portion last time I visited them late last year. But, seeing that Bulgogi entree, I'll give them another chance on the main entree front. As far as dessert, you can always get it before vs after! There's no rule against it, and they're ice cream is always on point. The premise is looking quite fancy too; at least in the back area. The front area where the cashiers are is quite packed. They have a machine blocking most of what use to be the dining area, near the door. Regarding the staff, friendly and helpful as always. Just good luck parking as it gets pretty packed in that side of Capitol Drive when it's the meal rush time.

Mochi is probably the closest thing we have of eating raw dough, and nope, cookie dough ice cream…read moredoesn't count! This ball of semi-hardened dough with a center filling is actually a nice little treat for those who crave for something cold and sweet, but want to experience something different from ice cream. At Mochicream Cafè, I ordered myself a Cappuccino Marshmallow Mochi. I'm a coffee person, so I skipped all the matcha menu items which were a lot. It tasted really good, and the marshmallow center just did it for me. The place looked comfy and chic, but I had to hold back laughter cause they were playing a Parokya ni Edgar playlist on their speakers. I'm definitely coming back to try the other interesting mochi variants. I wonder what the Sakura Mochi tastes like!

The Pastry Cart. Perhaps not many people are familiar with this name... but I'm guessing these same…read morepeople have heard of the Manila-famous San Marcos cake. If not, oh man, I guess you've just been missing out on half of your life until this moment. I'm an absolute sweet tooth... I could be throwing up because I overate but leave room for dessert anyway. Having said that, I know what I'm talking about when it comes to good cakes because I've tried so many of them. Camille Ocampo's The Pastry Cart is a business that is pure genius. More than being a business, it's all about good dessert. The San Marcos is also known as the creme brûlée cake. Text Camille for an order and for the complete list of her offerings. Sugar-free San Marcos is also available.

If you're looking for one of the best cakes in town, then The Pastry Cart has got you covered. This…read morehas got to be one of the best cakes I've ever tasted and worth every single peso in my wallet. Numerous posts of their Crème Brulee cake has scattered online especially in foodie social media accounts. Ms. Camille Ocampo is the brainchild of this heavenly invention and you can place your order anytime and pick it up in their Valle Verde branch. Originally called the San Marcos cake that has evolved to Crème Brulee cake, it is just how you imagine a Crème Brulee getting an oversized treatment. Soft and moist chiffon cake topped with caramelized sugar is just perfect. It comes in a big box similar to Tiffany and Co's color scheme called Tiffany Blue so it's definitely a stand out. For the price of 900 pesos, this cake is worth every calorie.