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    The Sweet Spot

    3.3 (8 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cathleen L.

    I suppose you could go for the ambiance if you really and truly must. It's a cozy little nook with books and generous seating spaces and electric sockets. In other words, everything you'd expect from a cafe. Its pretty, to say the least. Quiet and peaceful. Probably a good place to hold a meeting or to do schoolwork with a friend. There's a second floor loft with couches if you don't fancy staying downstairs. It's a nice looking place with promise. The menu however, is slightly underwhelming at least from what I ordered. The one thing that stood out to me was the fact that There really wasn't much to presentation as far as their shakes and smoothies go. You'd think a place that gave so much thought to its ambiance would have given the same care to presenting their food. See, when you order a smoothie, you'd usually think it would come in either a tall glass or at least something sturdy but theirs came in a simple plastic cup. Yes, the very same kind of plastic cup you'd probably get if you were going out on a picnic or needed something to serve your soda in when hosting a party. There was just something grating about that. The taste was pretty underwhelming too. It was supposed to be an apple pie smoothie. What I got was something creamy, something cold with only a hint of apple. A suggestion of apple, if it were. Not exactly what I was expecting. Hopefully the next time I decide to drop by, I'll have a reason to go "wow" rather than "never again".

    Strawberry mango smoothie -- bit too sweet, and the strawberry was just a syrup :\

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    The Baker's Table

    The Baker's Table

    4.5(4 reviews)
    1.0 kmQuezon City
    ₱₱

    I love the way this chef thinks. While people tend to look outward for flavors, some tend to forget…read morethat we have a great palette of flavors to work with right here! Case in point, the way the Baker's Table takes candy from your childhood and uses it as the backdrop for pastry. Personally, I think it's brilliant. Candy's everywhere yet they've managed to take something so mundane and repackage it into something absolutely fitting. Three words, people: Butterball Caramel Cake. Predictable as I am, that was all it took to convince me of its brilliance. I love the fact that they never lose the essence of the candy. It's right there even if you're eating a piece of cake. They don't even commit the usual sins most bakeries do. The cake isn't dry and it isn't cloyingly sweet. Perfect with a cup of coffee (or tea, as my case was). I really can't say too much about this place. Candy has this sort of effect on people where no two experiences will ever be the same. It's really the kind of cake that's better experienced than read about.

    This cake shop is a total childhood throwback, as they feature cakes made from local popular sweets…read morelike Hang, Potchi, and Haw Haw. Despite me living a few minutes away, I first saw them on TV, baking their bestseller: Haw Haw cake. I'd always loved that candy, and I still do. I buy some from sari-sari stores whenever I can, so I didn't waste time and headed straight to the bakery. That cake is such a hit. They didn't have any in stock during my visit so I had to drop by the next day. To my horror. I went back first thing in the morning and sure enough, a whole cake was there waiting for me. I think a single slice costs around Php 125, which isn't really bad. We're talking about premium cakes here. The Haw Haw cake reminded me of tres leches, for some reason. Light chiffon, a little moist. It has a thin cream filling and the frosting tasted exactly like the candy, only better.

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    The Baker's Table - Guess what I'm eating while uploading these pictures?

    Guess what I'm eating while uploading these pictures?

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    The Baker's Table

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    Fleur De Lys

    Fleur De Lys

    4.3(6 reviews)
    2.8 kmQuezon City
    ₱₱

    Despite being a neighborhood full of hip restaurants and awesome food finds, I feel like the Tomas…read moreMorato area lacks in delectable dessert places. While we do have Razons, a couple of bakeshops and coffee shops and some yogurt places, there isn't really one cake shop that stands out - except for Fleur De Lys. Fleur De Lys is one of the more long-standing restaurants in the area so they must be doing something right to have that kind of staying power. That something right can definitely be found in their molten chocolate cake. Now I'm someone who has had her fair share of yummy chocolate cakes, but this is surely one for the books. Fudgy, melty, gooey and chocolatey go oh-so-well together with the cold and creamy vanilla ice cream on top of it. For some awesome dessert, Fleur De Lys is surely worth the stopover.

    I don't remember when my love affair with Fleur De Lys started exactly, but I do remember wondering…read moreif it was a spa or cosmetic surgery clinic back when much of the dessert cafe within was hidden by its unassuming facade. They've since spruced up the exterior, and once I've had a try at their cakes I've been constantly been going back for my dessert fix and have never looked back. Their cakes are gorgeous and delicious as hell. I've tasted nigh everything from their macadamia nut pie to their pavlova to their almond loca and I have yet to be let down. *Except* for this one time that I brought friends there and I got to taste a disappointing, dry cheesecake. CHEESECAKE! I didn't know there was a way to screw up cheesecake, to be honest. Maybe it was dry because we had it late into the night? I dunno. In any case, I'll still be coming back as I always see new things on display whenever I visit. Their non-dessert food is worth coming back to as well (their pumpkin soup and sardine pasta at least) and I do have plans to try their macarons and more of the Caramilk ice cream flavors they sell as well. Get to it, sugar junkies!

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    Fleur De Lys - Lemon Pie and Coffee

    Lemon Pie and Coffee

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    Fleur De Lys

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    Round Robin Cafe

    Round Robin Cafe

    3.4(5 reviews)
    0.2 kmQuezon City
    ₱₱

    Went here for a family breakfast and we liked the ambience of the place - cozy and good for groups…read more The wait ataff was quite attentive. They have several breakfast and dessert options and I was pleasantly surprised as they weren't pricey. We got bacon and pancakes, eggs, french toast and sausage, and longanisa and tapa meals. The serving time was long - maybe they were understaffed? Serving size of the pancakes and french toasts were big. The tapsilog and longsilog servings were petite. We had apple pie and blueberry cream cheese for dessert. My family really liked the richness and taste of the apple pie. My mom said it's the best apple pie she's had in the Philippines so far.

    I used to have my laundry done on this place close to The Round Robin Café. I'd usually drop off my…read morestuff, buy something for lunch nearby, and head home. The café never really had my attention until this one time I dropped off my dirty clothes particularly early, and it was the only one open. So I bought one of their rice meals to go and had my first try. I'd like to say that was a moment of serendipity as I have found that I enjoy their food thoroughly. PROS: This barbeque chicken meal has this glaze that's sweet and savory and not too strong. It's one of my favorites; We call this place "Starbucks If You Want To Support Local" as their coffee tastes similar (a less syrupy version). And it's Toffee Nut the whole year round!; The Oreo cheesecake and super moist chocolate are so rich and decadent. Almost like the politicians of Manila. CONS: Not really the place I'd choose to stay for long as it tends to fill up quickly, with its limited space and all; Cake slices are big enough if you're in it for dessert after filling up on dinner. If not, it might be bitin. TL;DR: This is one of my go-to places for wallet-friendly, tasty food.

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    Round Robin Cafe - Red velvet cake

    Red velvet cake

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    Cake2Go

    Cake2Go

    4.0(1 review)
    2.5 kmQuezon City

    I love cake and I think people should give Cake2Go the recognition it deserves. Sure, the idea of a…read morechain solely based on cake delivery might not be so attractive, considering the proliferation of cake shops and pattiseries all over the metro. The idea of unique, homemade, artisan cakes might appeal more to the culturati in us, but Cake2Go makes undeniably lovely cakes which shouldn't be ignored. I admit I was a skeptic to, at first. I had to get a cake for this one mother's day and I needed to have it delivered. I didn't want to settle for the regular chains so with the Cake2Go at Timog being so close to my jeepney route, I decided to give it a try. I had a pleasant exchange with the staff there while deciding what to get, though I was pretty tired (I know you don't want us to stay too long, but you could use some seating guys) and settled on the most non-offensive cake I found, a quattro leches. My mom likes chocolate, but my brother can't have it, so I thought this would be an okay, nice cake to have, which I'd compensate for with an exceptional bouquet of flowers. But lo and behold, that quattro leches is golden stuff! Color me impressed. Their dulce de leche cheesecake and Bugs' carrot cake are delightful, as are their cookies, which were quite the surprise. They're pretty big, soft, sweet, and quite cheap as well. Their prices in general may be just a tad more expensive than the others, but I'm sure to be trying more from them.

    La Vie Parisienne

    La Vie Parisienne

    4.0(2 reviews)
    2.8 kmQuezon City
    ₱₱

    This is perhaps my favorite nook in the entire city…read more I imagine that this is how Marie Antoinette would want her wine cellar to look like, with the bottles lined along the walls all the way to the curvature of the domed ceiling. The lighting is soft, and dramatic, and has the power to invoke both glamor and chill. Everybody just looks good. Now, imagine suddenly being in it, sipping that nice tall glass of bubbly while conversing with your favorite people. This in fact was how I had celebrated my birthday recently and I wouldn't have had it any other way. It is actually a small place with only around 6 tables inside. Their wine selection is extensive enough and of course mostly French, except for the sparkling wines because according to the sommelier, those usually come from Italy. Their prices range from the frighteningly cheap to the threateningly steep, so it's really up to you if you feel like playing el cheapo or mister spender. Also, the deli serves an assortment of baguettes, patés cold cuts and cheeses, albeit limited. You are welcome to put something together to have with your wine, which is exciting for me, but if that's not your thing, there is also a menu of sandwiches and small plates. Also, the pastries and macaroons are something worth sinking your teeth into. It is open 'til the wee hours of the morning which makes me fall in love even more.

    La Vie Parisienne is a popular deli, wine library and French bakery in Cebu. The one I went to was…read moretheir branch here in Manila. They serve as Hotel Rembrandt's bakery and café if I'm not mistaken. Unlike in Cebu, they don't have the alfresco area here in Manila. La Vie Parisienne here is smaller and in an enclosed area. They have nooks surrounded by wine shelves. It's not a bad thing. It feels quite cozy and it is COLD. I almost froze because I came in wearing a short dress. I came here to try their wine. I was expecting a broader selection. I was looking for malbecs or more varieties of merlot and cabernet. I was quite disappointed. They don't really have a lot of choices for the in betweens - it was either really cheap or really expensive. I can't complain though. The prices are really reasonable. My friend and I spent only PHP 1000 for a bottle of wine and two slices of dessert. Good place to bring a date - when you feel like having something fancy but don't want to spend too much. Great value for money. It's worth trying.

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    La Vie Parisienne - Bottles lined along the walls all the way to the curvature of the domed ceiling (photo taken from their FB page)

    Bottles lined along the walls all the way to the curvature of the domed ceiling (photo taken from their FB page)

    La Vie Parisienne - Yep, that's me and my friends. (Hope they don't kill me for posting a raw photo of us here.)

    Yep, that's me and my friends. (Hope they don't kill me for posting a raw photo of us here.)

    La Vie Parisienne

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    Salt Bakery

    Salt Bakery

    4.5(4 reviews)
    1.4 kmQuezon City
    ₱₱

    I'm a sucker for pastries! I fell in love with Salt Bakery because "you had me at cookies". Their…read morelava cookies are a must-try and they are best eaten when warm and topped with vanilla ice cream. They have a sit-down place with Go salads (another great option for healthy eats), but can accommodate a few customers only. The staff is very friendly and they can give you the most fresh batch of cookies / pastries when chanced upon. ;) I'll be more than happy to drop by again to try out their cakes with fun names (one is Garth Vader lol)!

    I was killing time alone along Katipunan Avenue one Saturday afternoon, and I stumbled upon one of…read morethe west kids on the De la Rosa side street block, Salt Bakery. I needed an air-conditioned and quiet place where I can just chill, away from the crowded coffee shops. I also needed a bite or two of something, but nothing too heavy as I had dinner planned later that night. Salt seemed like the perfect place. Upon entering, I noticed that the place was pretty narrow and tight (a deterrent for a semi-claustrophobe like myself), but there luckily weren't many people inside at the time, so I proceeded. I decided to order a slice of the "Garth Vader," which was pretty much a peanut butter and chocolate cake. It was very rich, but my taste is actually biased towards such desserts, so it was all good. There were other seemingly interesting flavors on display, but I already was full after one slice. I guess it would only be a matter of time until I return and give the other stuff a try.

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    Salt Bakery - The Garth Vader.

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    The Garth Vader.

    Cafe I'm Here

    Cafe I'm Here

    4.0(4 reviews)
    2.8 kmQuezon City
    ₱₱

    First time here and it's not bad. It is a place for studying. It has desks, booths with bean bags…read moreand pillows and low tables as well as big tables for groups. I went here with friends and we got a booth upstairs. It wasn't too loud so I was able to get some studying done. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte and it was good! Maybe kind of pricey it was 160P. Didn't try the food but the cakes are 100 plus for a slice. Come here for the studying environment. It is very cute. I was here on a Friday night and it wasn't completely packed. Hopefully I can go here earlier in the day so I can really study all day here. It is open until 3am! My issue is that there is no wifi...only good thing is that less distractions but sometimes you just need some good wifi while studying. Excited to come back here and study even more :)

    Cafe I'm Here has a really big space considering that it is a cafe. I find their coffee okay, not…read morebad but nothing out of the ordinary as well. But what I love about this cafe is their booths for seating. If you are fond of sitting in the floor or lying down, then this place is for you! It's a great place to hang out with your friends, chill and it is also a great place for study. They have ample electric outlets which make them also a great place to work or charge your gadgets. One downside is that they don't have wifi, which is one of the things I consider for a perfect hangout place. But if you do want to really talk and hangout with your friends, this will be a good place for you.

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    Cafe I'm Here
    Cafe I'm Here
    Cafe I'm Here

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    The Sweet Spot - cakeshop - Updated June 2026

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