{"id":41456,"date":"2021-11-05T19:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=41456"},"modified":"2025-12-03T12:15:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T04:15:27","slug":"ijo-bakery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/batangas\/ijo-bakery\/","title":{"rendered":"IJO Bakery in Batangas: A Go-to Place for Bread and Croissants"},"content":{"rendered":"

IJO Bakery<\/strong>, first launched in 2021 as an online-only shop in Lipa City, Batangas<\/strong>, has quickly risen to prominence for its expertly crafted croissants.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from IJO Bakery\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Founded by Filipino chef Joaquin \u201cJio\u201d Katigbak<\/strong>, whose background includes training in Michelin-starred restaurants, the bakery has since expanded from home-based operations to a full-fledged physical store\u2014bringing its signature pastries closer to a growing community of loyal customers.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from IJO Bakery’s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

What sets IJO Bakery apart is its dedication to technique, precision, and quality ingredients. Each croissant is made with deliberate attention to texture and flavor, resulting in pastries that are aromatic, flaky, and satisfying in every bite.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from IJO Bakery’s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Among its must-try items is the Plain Croissant <\/strong>\u2014golden, crisp, and beautifully layered. It\u2019s a perfect example of how simplicity, when done right, can be incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from IJO Bakery’s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For\u00a0those looking for something more filling can enjoy the Ham and Cheese Croissant<\/strong>, generously stuffed and ideal for breakfast or a hearty snack. Its balance of savory ham, melted cheese, and buttery pastry makes it one of the bakery\u2019s most popular choices.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from IJO Bakery’s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From its beginnings as a small online venture to its current brick-and-mortar bakery, IJO Bakery continues to build its name on craftsmanship and consistency. Whether you\u2019re a croissant purist or someone looking for a satisfying savory option, this Batangas-born bakery delivers pastries made with skill, passion, and a touch of Michelin-level expertise.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re seeking flaky, beautifully made croissants, IJO Bakery deserves a spot on your list of must-try bakeries in the Philippines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The IJO Bakery is a bakery shop in Lipa, Batangas that’s famous for its unique bread and tasty croissants. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":41463,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,74],"tags":[2120,1793,4500,4271,5599],"class_list":["post-41456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-batangas","category-bakery-and-sweets","tag-bakery","tag-batangas","tag-bread","tag-croissants","tag-ijo-bakery"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41456"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63395,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41456\/revisions\/63395"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}