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Patisserie Caroline

Patisserie Caroline

Patisserie Caroline is a one-stop bakery shop. It is a booth standing along the passage center, minutes away from Jollibee in Greenbelt 1. They offer cakes and pastries at an affordable price. They are open from Wednesdays to Fridays. You can try the famous leche flan cake, a cake that you will never forget due to its uniqueness. The sweetness of this cake is perfect for all occasions. We also want to introduce you to the Hokkaido cheesecake, a moist fluffy souffle-type of cake. (1) Hokkaido Cheesecake (P120/4) (2) Yummy delicious treats at a reasonable price  
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Tous Le Jours

    Tous Le Jours

    (1) Cream Cheese Walnut Bread (2) Party With Bear Cake With 1,700 stores worldwide, Tous Le Jours has established its name in the luscious world of pastries and cakes. In fact, they already have 10 branches in the Philippines! Tous Le Jours mean “everyday” in French. They use the highest quality of ingredients for cakes and pastries. We recommend the best-selling Sweet Black Rice Bread with Cream Cheese (P48) and Cream Cheese Walnut Bread (P180 – Photo 1). Both are filled with excellent cream cheese flavor. You can also add side dishes, like bread pizza toast (P68), ham and cheese toast (P98) and vegetable croquette and bread (P48).    
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Marks & Spencer Bakery

    Marks & Spencer Bakery

    Marks & Spencer, a well-known brand in the world of fashion, tries out the field of food and pastries. M&S opens up their only bakery shop in Eastwood calling it the Marks & Spencer Bakery. They offer freshly baked goods just as high-quality as their products. All ingredients are imported and exclusive. After all that shopping, who wouldn’t want to take a break and try their brown roll (P40), bagel (P35), or French apple tart (P125)? There are a lot more surprises and yummy treats waiting for you!
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Eastwood
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Jumong in Makati: Healthy Korean Classics 24/7

    Jumong in Makati: Healthy Korean Classics 24/7

    Jumong is a casual dining Korean restaurant in Poblacion, Makati that's open 24/7
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  • Makati
  • Korean 2018
  • Korean
  • Korean 2018
    • Tokyo Café

    Tokyo Café

    A Japanese-style family restaurant that offers delicious Japanese and western dishes. The place is designed to make customers feel as if they are back home in Japan. The ambiance is homey and friendly. It is a perfect place to dine with your family and friends. The menu is in English, but is also available in Japanese. A lot of customers here are Japanese. The service is like being in a family restaurant in Japan. Their budget meal is P300.    
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  • Pasay
  • Cafe
  • Mall of Asia
  • Japanese
  • Cafe
    • Café Breton

    Café Breton

    Café Breton is always filled with Filipinos and foreigners day and night. It’s one of the most popular shops in Greenbelt due to its cute and cozy ambiance. It is a French café and is home of amazing crepes and galette, a flat, round pastry popular Brittany, France. Some of the menu items are in French. If you have a hard time choosing what to order, you can always ask assistance for their friendly staff. They allow you to explore your creavity by creating your own version of crepes or galettes. It starts at P50 then you can add your votre choix d’ingredients, the fillings of your choice. Enjoy dinner […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • French
  • Cafe
    • Casa Conchita Bed & Breakfast

    Casa Conchita Bed & Breakfast

    Casa Conchita Café is a bed & breakfast inn located in Taal, Batangas. The house is owned by the family of the famous singer/songwriter, actor and comedian Olgie Alcasid. The theme is a mixture of Spanish and Filipino touches. This is a very nice place to relax and get away from the busy life in Manila.  
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  • Batangas
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Wildflour Café and Bakery in BGC Offers Delicious Pastries and Specialties

    Wildflour Café and Bakery in BGC Offers Delicious Pastries and Specialties

    Wildflour Café + Bakery offers a wide selection of gastronomic delights and refreshing beverages, perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner cravings.
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  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Café Herencia

    Café Herencia

    One of the oldest places in the region, Café Herencia is located of the town of Paoay, Ilocos Norte. It stands in front of the historic Paoay Church or the Church of Saint Agustine. Café Herencia is well-known for their Pinakbet Pizza (P370).  
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Café Leona

    Café Leona

    In Vigan, the city of cobble stones, is the humble restaurant in Calle Crisologo, Café Leona. Named after the famous Ilocana poet, satirist and playwright Leona Florentino, Café Leona is well-known for offering the best Ilocano cuisines in town. You must try their longganisa. Unlike the ones that can be bought in Metro Manila, the longganisas here are not sweet but actually garlicky.    
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Cafe
  • Filipino
  • Cafe
    • Cafe Del Sol

    Cafe Del Sol

    Start your morning by going to Café del Sol which is Italian for “Café of the Sun”. This restaurant is located at the entrance of D’Mall Square. The moment you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by the fragrant smell of a freshly brewed coffee made of Arabica beans. Ask their skilled barista to art up your latte to liven up your mood! Complete your breakfast experience with a fluffy omelette (Photo 2). Don’t miss dining in Café Del Sol when you visit Boracay!
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  • Boracay
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • The Farm Resto

    The Farm Resto

    The Farm Resto serves the only organic beef that is approved by the POCC (Philippines Organic Certification Center). Celebrities and food aficionados’ word of mouth has helped this joint to be very well-know. This restaurant has a vast farmhouse in Masbate that nurtures cattle without any antibiotics and other chemicals. The farm does not only offer delectable beef to its customer, but also a healthy substitute to the meat we are accustomed to eat. The Farm Resto’s style of cooking is simple: it only serves burgers and steak. Even though their selection is a bit limited, it will surely satisfy your cravings for good meat.      
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Cue Modern Barbeque (CLOSED)

    Cue Modern Barbeque (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Cue Modern Barbeque offers US beef that is carefully selected. Its store has an impressive interior which your eyes will appreciate. Our editor recommends the Buttermilk Fried Wing. The chicken has very crispy texture. When you take a bite out of it, it just simply spreads in your mouth. In addition, Cue Modern Barbeque also has a specialbarbecue sauce that you can have as many times as you want.
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Chubby’s Rib Shack

    Chubby’s Rib Shack

    Come visit Chubby’s Rib Shack for the best steak, spare ribs, nachos, and burritos! It is the perfect restaurant during lunchtime. The store, with a wood interior, creates a Midwest atmosphere. Chubby Rib Shack’s Classic Steak serves certified US Angus beef steaks that are said to be one of this joint’s most popular dishes. You could eat it with rice, toast, coleslaw, or salad. Pulled Pork Nacho is also one of its bestsellers. It has plenty of nachos, topped with BBQ pork and cheesy sauce.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Lemoni Café and Restaurant in Boracay: A Zesty Haven for Health Buffs

    Lemoni Café and Restaurant in Boracay: A Zesty Haven for Health Buffs

    Lemoni Cafe is not only well-loved for its aesthetic. The cafe and restaurant has been well-loved by island-goers since September 2005 for their famous breakfast and hearty lunch offerings, as well as their salads, pasta, mouth-watering pastries, and detox juices!
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  • Philippines
  • Boracay
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
    • Alexa’s Deli

    Alexa’s Deli

    Alexa’s Deli is a stylish and popular wine shop in Salcedo. The place is spacious enough to relax, read, study or hang-out with friends. Their menu consists of breakfast specials, pasta, salad, sandwiches, cakes and pastries, coffee and a wide selection of wines. One of the beverages you can try is the Caramel Macchiato (Photo 4) made of 100% Arabica beans. The Sausage Platter (Photo 2) is great finger-food and can be enjoyed for a glass of the house wine (P120).    
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Movie Stars Café in Quezon City: From Reel to Real

    Movie Stars Café in Quezon City: From Reel to Real

    The Movie Stars Café is not a new name to foodies. Since its opening, people have flocked to the restaurant to get a glimpse of its unique and quirky concept. The café’s first base was in SM Mall of Asia. For years, people were entertained by dancing costumed heroes and served by some of the silver screen’s most evil villains. After five years, however, the café announced that it would move to a bigger location.
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Purple Oven

    Purple Oven

    The moment you enter the store of the Purple Oven, you will be welcomed by the warm smell of freshly baked bread. This pastry shop is quite popular to the local residents of Pasig City, but some people wouldn’t mind taking a drive just to have one of these pastry treats. Two of the best selling goodies are the Margherita Quiche and Quiche Lorraine which are unbelievably yummy. The prices are reasonable. Their cakes and sweets taste heavenly.
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  • Pasig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Subspace Coffee House

    Subspace Coffee House

    (1) Purple Potato Latte with Doraemon art and Peanut Butter Latte with Hello Kitty art (2) Homemade Green Tea Waffle This Korean-inspired coffee shop allows you to experience the “Seoul” of their culture, from the quirky interior designs (like the striking chair art installation up the ceiling) to the different vintage furniture and the popular K-Pop songs played as background music. If you’re looking for a place to just relax and catch up with some friends, then this is the perfect place for you. You can even request to perk up your latte with some cute art!    
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  • Pasig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Ortigas Center
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • TWG Tea Salon and Boutique in Greenbelt is a Haven For Every Tea Lover

    TWG Tea Salon and Boutique in Greenbelt is a Haven For Every Tea Lover

    TWG Tea Salon is indeed every tea lovers haven with its world-class tea selections. This finest luxury tea brand in the world has been providing people with over hundreds of teas tried and tested by tea tasters who traveled across the globe to provide just what is best. Here in Greenbelt 5, they provide you not just exquisite teas but also a tea salon for you to enjoy your drink with a meal or a dessert.
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
    • Sala Bistro in Makati

    Sala Bistro in Makati

    (1) The Bistro Angus Beef Burger (P580) (2) Valrhona Chocolate Tart (P290) A well-known restaurant of modern European cuisines in Makati, Sala Bistro is a great place for a dinner date with your loved one. This is not only because of its romantic and classy interior but also because of its delightful meals. We urge that you try The Bistro Angus Beef Burger (Photo 1). This juicy 3-centimetre thick, juicy patty is enough to satisfy your taste buds. Also, don’t forget to order the Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream for dessert. It’s perfectly done and has the right amount of sweetness.  
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Heaven and Eggs

    Heaven and Eggs

    We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so get yourself pumped by trying Heaven and Eggs’ popular Jeproks Slammer. Combine this large serving with some tasty longganisa, tocino or tapa and have the ultimate Filipino breakfast you’ve always wanted! You can also choose from their breakfast menu that offers a variety of delectable morning dishes like pancakes, waffles and freshly baked bread. Do try their raisin bread (P200) that is rolled up with just the right amount of sweetness. (1) Jeproks Slammer (P495) (2) Peanut Butter and Banana Waffle (P195) (3) Fruity Tootie Waffle (P235) (4) Angus Steak and Eggs (P999) Heaven and Eggs […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Café Mary Grace

    Café Mary Grace

    If you are looking for a place to eat with a homey atmosphere, then you should try Café Mary Grace. Its antique-style furniture and delicious homemade baked goods will surely make you feel-at-home. Because of her love for baking and her dishes’ popularity among her family and friends, Mary Grace Dimacali became inspired to open her own café. Café Mary Grace was born and instantly became popular. They now have 8 branches in major commercial districts around Metro Manila. We best recommend the exquisite Smoked Salmon with Creamy Pasta (Photo 1) matched with rich and mouth-watering Hot Chocolate (Photo 2). (1) Smoked Salmon with Creamy Pasta (P276) (2) Best selling […]
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • 71 Gramercy (CLOSED)

    71 Gramercy (CLOSED)

    (UPDATE: This restaurant is closed.) This New York-style bar/lounge/restaurant is the newest talk of the town! The place is located on the 71st floor of Gramercy Residences in Kalayaan, overlooking the lights and shapes of the metro. The concept was thought of by the people behind Prive, Draft, Opus and Distellery. It’s no no wonder the place is a huge success! 71 Gramercy proves to deliver new heights in the clubbing scene as it easily becomes the place of the cream of the crop of the society. The club has an inside lounge, a bar area, a restaurant area and an outside roof deck terrace with a full bar. All […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • House of Wagyu Stonegrill

    House of Wagyu Stonegrill

    The House of Wagyu Stonegrill is the place I go to when I want to eat the best steak. Its high quality always exceeds expectation. The steak smells fragrant as it sizzles on a burning stone, stimulating the five senses intensely. The beef can be chosen from a variety of prime grades starting from grade 5. Only sea salt and pepper are used as seasoning to draw the meat’s natural taste and fragrance. It is best to share the steak as a group because of the differing textures on each part of the meat. The cooking plates are imported directly from Japan, and they are warmed in an oven for […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Le Petit Cheri (CLOSED)

    Le Petit Cheri (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. It was when Edna Cureg traveled to France with her family that she felt the desire to recreate what she found there to her friends in the Philippines.   Delicious course menus include main dishes, salads, and crepes. Danish and suites, baked in a pot every morning, is excellent to none (P300 / 1 person, P550 / 2 people). Tea, coffee, sweets and bread served in an all-you-can buffet leave your tummy and your heart greatly satisfied.  
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Stockton Place

    Stockton Place

    Locals have filled Stockton Place up every night since it opened in May last year. The chef who has trained in Peninsula hotel, has captivated female customers in particular. The menu is littered with “New American Cuisine,” arranged in a sophisticated, fanciful goodness of the material. This off-the-beaten-track restaurant is popular for its Rib Eye Steak in Bordeaux sauce. The flavor, taste, and smell of the steak are trapped beautifully through its cooking in an extremely low temperature of 100 degrees or less. The fries are garnished with truffle oil that lingers in the mouth, a different experience from the usual potato. The flavors of the Foie Gras Salad (Photo […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
    • Gaudi

    Gaudi

    Gaudi is a well-established Spanish restaurant located on the 4th floor of Greenbelt 3 and at Serendra in Fort Bonifacio. This restaurant offers Spanish cuisine that is deeply rooted in tradition. The name of this restaurant is actually from the famous Spanish architect, Antoni Gaudi. This establishment does not only bear an artistic name but also a creative ambiance, which will enchant you. In Gaudi, it offers food that is good for 2-3 people so it is advisable to come into groups. One of its dishes that have a bountiful volume is its ‘salad.’ In addition, this restaurant also serves ‘Paella,’ which has a mouth-watering fragrance that will excite you […]
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  • Taguig
  • Serendra
  • Spanish
    • Don Juan BBQ

    Don Juan BBQ

    Don Juan Barbeque offers Filipino dishes, such as yellow ginger adobo (P 120) and ihaw-ihaw (grilled chicken stick for P35, pig’s knuckles for P75, rear end for P80). This store is located at the right side of the Taal Market. You’ll feel refreshed from the Philippines’ hot weather once you step inside this restaurant. You’ll experience a comfortable ambiance, just like when visiting your neighbour’s house. The restaurant’s interior reminds you of the old houses of the Spanish era. With its brick roof and windows made from Capiz shell, Don Juan BBQ irrefutably gives off a chic and warm ambiance.  
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  • Batangas
  • Filipino
    • Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant

    Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant

    There are 5 branches of this popular Filipino restaurant around Cebu. Crispy Pork Kare-kare (P 250) is the Golden Cowrie’s featured dish. It has also been chosen as Cebu’s best Kare-kare. This dish uses a sumptuous peanut paste, and once you start eating the vegetables with bagoong, you’ll never stop.
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  • Cebu
  • Filipino