Café Mary Grace in Makati: A Well-Loved Destination for Baked Goods
Café Mary Grace, located at Greenbelt 5 in Makati, is known for its signature Ensaymadas and Cheese Rolls, continuing a baking tradition that began in 1994.
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Among its signature offerings are the Mary Grace Cheese Rolls (Php 527 / box of 6), featuring soft, pillowy bread with velvety cheese at the center. Customers may purchase the Cheese Rolls individually or by the box.
For serving, it is recommended to warm the Cheese Rolls in the microwave at the lowest heat setting for 10 seconds. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours or refrigerated for up to seven days.
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Customers can pair the Cheese Rolls with Mary Grace Cheesecake, a full-flavored hot chocolate made with 100% locally sourced cacao. This combination is among the café’s most popular pairings.
Mary Grace Cheesecake/IMAGE from Mary Grace’s Website
Café Mary Grace also offers a selection of cakes, including cheesecakes, chocolate cakes, and celebration cakes with personalized designs and dedications.
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Among its cake selections is the Mary Grace Cheesecake, featuring silky smooth cream cheese on a classic graham cracker crust.
One available option is the Regular (8 x 2.5 inches / Php 1,647), which serves approximately 8 to 9 people.
Mary Grace Cheesecake/IMAGE from Mary Grace’s Website
Another selection is the Black Velvet, made with layers of rich chocolate cake covered in cream cheese frosting.
One of its available sizes is the Tall Regular (8 x 4 inches / Php 2,198), which serves approximately 14 people.
Black Velvet/IMAGE from Mary Grace’s Website
For those who prefer a fruit-based cake, the Strawberry Shortcake features plump imported strawberries and whipped cream embraced by a delicate sponge cake.
One of its available sizes is the Tall Regular (8 x 4 inches / Php 2,198), which serves approximately 14 people.
Strawberry Shortcake/IMAGE from Mary Grace’s Website
Personalized Celebration Cakes
Aside from its regular cake selections, Café Mary Grace offers Classic Design Celebration Cakes, allowing customers to add hand-piped dedications for birthdays, anniversaries, and other occasions.
Available cake options include the Classic Mary Grace Black Velvet and Classic Mary Grace Strawberry Shortcake, both of which can be personalized with a short greeting.
Customers may provide their preferred dedication in the Notes section of their official website when placing an order. Messages are limited to three words for mini cakes and six words for whole cakes.
Classic Design Celebration Cakes include a complimentary candle, while personalized dedications are available for an additional fee.
For decorative options, Café Mary Grace offers various cake designs, including the Classic Lace Design (starting at Php 460), available in different sizes, and the Garden Cake Design (starting at Php 449).
A Baking Tradition Since 1994
The story of Café Mary Grace began in 1994, when its founder, a mother of five, started preparing and selling baked goods from her kitchen to customers in her village and at local bazaars.
Her interest in baking began during childhood, when she enjoyed watching dough rise. As a mother, she continued baking, preparing personally decorated cakes for her children’s birthdays and sharing fruitcakes with friends.
Encouraged by their positive response, she pursued a 12-month baking course in the United States to further develop her skills.
Upon returning to the Philippines, she worked on creating her own Ensaymada recipe, experimenting with its texture and flavor through repeated family taste tests until she achieved the result she wanted.
With the support of her husband and five children, she joined her first bazaar, where she sold Ensaymadas and Cheese Rolls.
After several Christmas seasons of selling her baked goods, she opened her first small store, allowing customers to purchase her creations beyond the holiday season.
Following the expansion of the business to 11 kiosks, she opened her first café in 2006, providing a space where families and friends could gather over meals, hot chocolate, Ensaymadas, and Cheese Rolls.
Today, Café Mary Grace continues the baking tradition that began in 1994, offering its signature baked goods, cakes, and desserts at Greenbelt 5 in Makati.
