A friend once told me to support local bakeries because it's the small businesses that need the…read moremost to survive. There's definitely no need for anyone to convince us to buy from Potter's Bakeshop. Located just outside Phil Am Life Village in Las Piñas, this small bakeshop serves the goodness of old-time favorites such as the classic pan de sal, loaf bread, custard cake, simple donut, kababayan, crack bread, crinkles, and so much more. My personal favorites are the pan de coco, the Spanish bread, and the pianono. Their pan de coco filling has just the right sweetness and has a balanced texture. For the Spanish bread, I usually choose the slightly darker ones because taste of the bread itawlf contrasts more with the sweet filling. What I like about their pianono is that it tastes exactly the same even if I eat it from the outermost layer going in (following the roll) - layer of cake, margarine and sugar in every bite. It may sound a bit odd that I appreciate this, but for me, it shows how consistent they are with their baked goods. Insider Tip: We were told that the best time to go is between 9 to 10 am as it's when our favorites are brought out warm and soft from the oven.

This place is a local bakeshop favored by the locals and passerbys for its location, convenience,…read moreand the quality of their baked goodies which is nothing short of astonishing. Construction workers, security guards, students, and even some of the rich folk often pass by to get some of their favorite Pinoy treats. Whether its a pianono, kalihim, or kabayan, anything you buy here will satisfy your taste buds. If my tongue had a mouth it would've thanked me each time I spent ten pesos here, which is often more than enough to get rid of my hunger pains. I became a regular here at some point because I often woke up late for class and ended up having to eat breakfast during my commute. If you've read my review up to this point and found it helpful I just want to ask you a tiny favor, give this place a try and help spread the word. The world needs more good news.

I came across one of the best pandesal in Las Pinas when I decided to walk home from work one day…read more An overwhelming smell of freshly baked bread filled the street and it came from Iyanna Bakery, a small stall dedicated only to selling Pandesal and homemade peanut butter. The pandesal was Php2.00 each and slightly bigger than a ping-pong ball. I bought a dozen and got a peanut butter too. As soon as the lady handed me the paper bag, I took a bite and whoa... It was hot, soft as cotton, and it tastes amazing.Now the homemade peanut butter was just okay for Php10.00 each, it's approximately 2 heaped tablespoons and placed in a small plastic container. The peanut oil was collected on top so it needs stirring prior to use. It was peanutty with just the right amount of sweetness.Iyanna Bakery's products were delicious, but for their staff, it doesn't hurt to smile once in a while specially people would appreciate friendly faces in the morning.

Hi good day! I am…read moreJoel Pascua and here's my contact number 09072649353 / 09154845985. May i ask for your contact number? I have a business proposal to your bakery and additional income to your business. Thank you.

I wasn't able to dine in their very quaint and ultimately cute bake shop, but let me share you my…read moreexperience in eating one of their cakes in one sitting. At first, I did not want to even touch the cartoonized dog cake we bought, I only wished to stare at it forever. However, my fork betrayed me and I landed my first slice, followed by another...and another...until I shared it with no one else. Hah! For me, it's best to be eaten cold, as the icing may melt. Their icing tastes like heaven, like literally tastes like clouds. It mixes well with their chiffon cake, and the inner filling through the layers. They also come with adorable accessories such as ribbons on top and also two lang candles to use or to keep. Tip: you can hold the cakes using one hand, so now you know...you have the ability not to let others have YOUR cake.

Why MUST you try Mr. Park's? Cream Puffs for Php10 (0.22USD) each - Comes in Chocolate, Strawberry,…read more& Green Tea flavors. I love the light and not too sweet fillings. Try the Nunetine & Sweet Potato bread!

I've been eating sansrival cakes for as long as I can remember. The reason for this is that mostly…read moreeveryone in my family loves it. It's not surprising for me to come home to find sansrival in a refrigerator with a slice set aside just for me. After coming home one night from my internship I saw a small box that our maid told me was for me. Curious as to what it might be I opened the box to see a small round sansrival cake. Having had a lot of these cakes means that I can usually determine whether it's something special or something ordinary. Crumbs Caker Art has a so so sansrival in my own humble opinion. Sure it's sweet enough, but something is missing that would make it stand out from every other sansrival I've ever had. Not sure about the price, but considering the taste I'd say it's most likely worth the asking price.

From the owner: Crumbs Cake Art customizes cakes and cupcakes for all occasions.read more

Most people resort to online shopping when it comes to toy-collecting. Hey, they're not just toys…read more They're "the" toys. I may not be much of a figure collector, but I have a bunch and I love them enough to understand how an avid collector feels. What I love about toy shops like these is how most of them interact to the customers. If there's something you want to buy that aren't anywhere to be seen locally, you can contact them and they might be able to order a piece just for you. That's how it usually works for the rare pieces, as far as I know. Now, Hobbypro Central is one of the places to go to if you're into Magic cards. My brother was interested in joining Magic: The Gathering tournaments and didn't know where to begin at first. So word of advice: ask the hobby shopkeepers.