I've been eyeing this place ever since it popped up, but since it's located all the way in…read moreMcKinley Hill.............*crickets* which in my mind is hard to get to if you commute, and convenient if you have a car (which I don't!). I took the opportunity to find these bagels when my work meeting was situated nearby and I was forced to get my butt to McKinley Hill. I went here for a bagel and instead I got a veggie sandwich because it seemed like a better, heartier choice for someone who is HANGRY. It came with artichokes (which didn't really taste much like anything, but doesn't it make the sandwich description seem much fancier? And the price, higher? I mean at 230 pesos for a veggie sandwich, I would expect rainbows coming out of every bite). I had the mayo replaced with mustard so it's vegan, and the mustard really improved the flavor, as I would imagine if it was mayo it would be bland and tad bit disappointing. The slice of wheat sandwich bread was really soft and beautiful, but it became soggy quite quickly. Guess there's a reason why this place isn't named L.E.S. Sandwiches, because the bagels are really glorious (and vegan!). I decided to get a cinnamon raisin bagel to go, and I'm glad I did because it was really worth the Php60 price tag. It was flavorful, dense and chewy (in a good way), and quite sizeable, too. What a beautiful bagel! If only they would open a branch in Makati... and if they came up with vegan-friendly version of their cream cheese dips...or hummus! I'd be so happy.

Was never a fan of bagels until I tried LES Bagels. The gelato-like presentation of the cream…read morecheese choices is enough to make me ditch all my high-fat, high-carb bagel fears. Lox, black pepper truffle, garlic and chives, blueberry -- spread 'em thickly on my all-wheat bagel, please!! And guess what, they do fulfill your cream cheese dreams here - get ready a thick, thick, thick bed of cream cheese in between your sliced bagel. And of course, we must talk about the bagel. Probably the best in Manila. Really good texture and flavor. Not bland, not overpowering, just the right punch to complement your cream cheese choice. My favorites? Lox + all-wheat bagel and their blueberry cream cheese + chocolate bagel. Just one rant, though: the place can feel a bit stuffy even with the aircon on full blast. But yeah, good thing their bagels distract from this every single time.

For a person who has a full set of sweet teeth, this place is definitely a treat. I always drop by…read morethis place to grab a quick bite or to bring home a box for my family. I usually order either Sno Board or Triple Choco Boom. The former is quite the best of both worlds. It's topped with a vanilla flavored spread and candy sprinkles but the best part is the filling - half is filled with bavarian cream while the other with chocolate. While Triple Choco Boom is definitely something chocolate lovers will enjoy - chocolate bread covered and topped with even more chocolate! Best part of this place is that they sell everything marked down by 20% once the clock reaches 5pm. This is usually the time when I get off from the office and just head here and treat myself to all the discounted sweet and sugary goodness.

As a Boston USA tourist visiting Philippines for the first time, I can confidently say this is…read moregreat! The coffee tastes similar to the one in the USA. The bunwich we do not have in the US menu, but it is delicious and adorable. Very friendly staff and two floors, second floor for eating. Very clean and well-lit.

I've always had good memories of Dunkin' Donuts. I relate their munchkins with elementary school…read morepotlucks, their croissants with homey family breakfasts, and their donuts with an afternoon pasalubong pick-me-up from the folks. It's why it fills me with unnecessary, beaming pride when I introduce to friends the 24/7 Dunkin' Donuts in our area of Aurora-Balete. It's been there as far back as I can remember, and even though now DD's strawberry candy sprinkles only cover a fraction of the donut and choco butternut has been relegated to being a "premium" donut (no more do they join your regular box of munchkins), I still come back regularly to the local DD for a bite. They're pretty spacious and quiet enough, considering they're beside a main avenue. It's an evening oasis as there are few else businesses near it that would be open--just the gasoline station beside it and the convenience store across the street. It's perfect for a post-last full show dessert coming from Magnolia, an alternative to your usual coffee places for your study session, or a midnight jaunt for a late night pig-out.

Dunkin Donuts has been around since I was a kid, and my childhood is littered with fond memories of…read moremy mom taking me to a branch back in Cagayan de Oro to pick one every other day as an after school snack. I recall always having chosen among Butternut, Boston Kreme, and Choco Wacko, with Butternut winning more often than not. With the arrival of Krispy Kreme, my dedication to my beloved Dunkin Donuts faded (but not my love), and now I've had my fill of Krispy Kreme donuts, I'm finally back to Dunkin Donuts' less sweet and more familiar flavors. I think they underwent some sort of rebranding, because there are lot more Dunkin Donuts cafes now, and a wider selection that caters to older crowds now, with flavors like Cinnamon and Red Velvet. Still, Dunkin Donuts is back in my heart as my favorite donut to nibble on for an afternoon snack, and it sure helps that it's lighter on the pocket! The only reason this isn't getting 5 stars is because this particular stall has such a small selection, and the station it's in is very crowded.

This kiosk of a Dunkin' Donuts branch has two tables and four chairs of seating outside their…read morehole-in-the-wall set up. The Dunkin' Donuts "warehouse" of a bakery that delivers to all of the satellite branches is close by off of Pioneer street. So this branch is usually well-stocked with fresh goodies. I usually pass by while on my way to the Jewel's convenience store, leave my order with the attendant, and pick it up on my way back.

We ordered donuts for the office and it was fun to see what items they have in PH that are not in…read morethe US. Team told me I needed to try the Choco Butternut donut and they didn't stray me wrong.

For homemade-quality sweets, I will always recommend House of Silvanas. Their Food for the Gods is…read morefilled with flavour even at the smallest bite. Their bucayo, which a local sweet made from coconut flakes is a wonder for a quick sugar fix. Their Silvanas? Don't even get me started. Melt-in-your-mouth wafers with the perfect amount of butter and flavoring. They also have a few cupcakes which are even better and taste far less commercial than some of the ones sold by the pricier cupcake cafes. They also sell polvoron; classic and cookies 'n' cream. Both good. (Polvoron is polvoron. You can't sing much praises about it without sounding like you're pushing it.) They also have mango bars which I love because of the texture. A bit crumbly but still chewy and filled with tiny dried mango bits. Their Josephines which are sugar biscuits with light cream in between are also perfect with black tea or coffee and I love how the cream is never heavy. Their lemon bars though, lack a bit of lemony-ness for my taste and the cheddar used for their ensaimadas is bit too sharp and salty. Their cheese rolls are perfectly soft but ironically, lacking in cheese. All three are still good though.

Is it odd that whenever I go to House of Silvanas, I never get their silvanas? Stay with me on this…read moreone, because I need to talk about their other desserts that I absolutely love. When you go to House of Silvanas, there is a dessert they have called Black Bottoms, which are essentially cupcakes made with a cheesecake top (!!!!!!!11!!!1?!!), dotted with chocolate chips and moist, chocolate cake on the bottom. I never fail to purchase one whenever I feel bad, because the moment I sink my teeth into this cupcake, first taking in the creamy cheese and then the chocolate, my eyes roll back in delight, and I find myself making joyful squeaky noises in appreciation. I think it's safe to say that the Black Bottoms from House of Silvanas are my favorite baked dessert. My next favorite dessert would have to be Napoleones. While House of Silvanas doesn't have them, they do have a dessert called the Josephine. It's occurred to me that Josephine was the name of Napoleon Bonaparte's wife, so maybe this has something to do with the fact that the Josephine is kind of like a napoleone, only crunchier and more rectangle-shaped. One bite into the puff pastry reveals a sinfully delicious custard center, and before you know it, you've eaten the entire damn confection (more like inhaled, in my case). I should probably get to trying the actual Silvanas they sell here, but for the most part, the Black Bottoms and Josephines are top-of-mind, and they should also be your must-tries when you come here, too!