Ice cream is my all-time favorite dessert because it's perfect for beating the Philippine heat and…read moreit isn't as heavy as other desserts. I've always been vocal about Lilac Street's lack of dessert places, so I was extremely excited when I first saw Frozen Break - finally, an ice cream bar along Lilac! On my first visit, my friend and I tried their churro cup with salted caramel ice cream and butterscotch topped with green tea ice cream. The former was so good, we finished it in just 2 minutes or so! Haha! The churro cup had a nice soft & chewy texture and wasn't too sweet nor overly cinnamon-y. The salted caramel ice cream perfectly complemented the churro cup!!! As for the butterscotch, it had a much tougher texture, but its inside was chewy and nutty, which went well with the smooth green tea ice cream. On my second visit, I went with another friend and my boyfriend; both of them tried Frozen Break's sundaes - avocado for my friend, while my boyfriend had mantecado ice cream. Man, the avocado ice cream was clearly the winner!!! As for me, I had another churro cup, but this time, I opted for some blueberry cheesecake ice cream, which had a great color, but the taste was just ordinary; I wouldn't be able to identify the flavor if I didn't look at the menu. We were also given a taste of their carrot cake, which was too sweet, especially since they also partnered it with some pale-looking pistachio ice cream. Frozen Break's ice cream supplier is Arce Dairy. They also have a variety of savory dishes, which I am looking forward to try. While waiting for your orders, you can also play some boardgames and even play with your pets! The last bit can be taken both positively & negatively as pets are family, too, BUT they since the place is enclosed & air-conditioned, their smell kind of lingers.

If you're in the area of Lilac St. in Marikina, pay Frozen Break Ice Cream Bar a visit and order…read morethe salted caramel ice cream in a churros cup. After a hefty lunch at a nearby grill, I hardly had any room for dessert. But this was too hard to resist. A light pastry that is neither too sweet nor cinnamon-ey, with a crisp exterior, the churros cup didn't need anything else. Not the dusting of sugar. Not the caramel drizzle. Not even the ice cream. Frozen Break's churros would do very well on its own.

This place always had a long line whenever I passed by. I finally had the opportunity to find out…read morewhy people fall in line for their yogurt. There's a sign that states where the line starts with poles guiding people as to where they should be falling in line. Like numerous others, I didn't see the sign. People started falling in line by the window, which is where I was sitting. I eventually moved my seat. Now, I totally understand what the hype is all about. They offer fruits, sauces, and crunch options that other frozen yogurt companies do not offer. While I was falling in line, someone was writing down what I wanted to order. I was impressed that she upsold me. I was asked which option I wanted. I opted for a cup or tub. Then she asked if I wanted a medium or a large. She didn't ask if I wanted a small, medium, or large. I'm thankful I ordered a medium! The couple behind me had a slight misunderstanding because the female ordered small for them to share. He didn't sound happy with her choice. Eventually, she changed the order to a larger size. I knew that I wanted mango. I am thankful that the employee suggested the Biscoff crunch and sauce. Oh my gosh, I slowly ate my yogurt. I wanted to enjoy every crunch with the sauce and yogurt. They gave a generous amount of everything. I would highly recommend llaollao!

Fruit is fresh and the yogurt refreshing. Best dessert on a warm day. But enjoy it quickly! It…read moremelts fast.

When I hear Berry Yummy, the description that comes to my mind is... sweet…read more First, it is a place to share the warmth of love and friendship while enjoying a cup of Italian frozen yogurt. Since its most recent renovation, Berry Yummy has morphed into a cozy yogurt house, dimly-lit with posters of Paris and Rome decorating its walls. Second, those who prefer their yogurt to be less tangy and less sour, Berry Yummy is the place to be. While I wouldn't exactly call their yogurt sweet, it is still less sour than its competitors. After all, it is Italian yogurt, not Greek. Finally, adding to the sweetness of this place are their waffles and cakes which you can order if you want a more substantial meal. But, if waffles and cakes are still not enough, you can try their fish and chips. So if you have a sweet tooth or a sweet heart, go to Berry Yummy and you'd leave the place saying yum, yum, yum.

I went back here twice in a row because it was just so good! My friend took me to Papa Didi's and…read moreoh my gosh, I will be day dreaming about their ice cream! It was so yummy. I got the ube and cheese. My friend got the choco loving and tres leches. They also have traditional Filipino flavors like pastillas de leche and mango. It was honestly so good. The ice cream was so thick and didn't melt easily. The flavors were also rich and not muted. It had the perfect sweetness. There's a second room next to the ice cream shop for additional seating. The service was also fast. I wish we had this in Florida because I will keep chasing the taste of their ice creaming!

Davao meets Bicol (chocolate with red chili) was a bomb! For this visit, I've tried Chocolate lovin…read moreand Coffee. We've got 2 scoops for a Treat with a free cone. Ice cream was creamy and not overly sweet. The interiors were cute, too.

The name says it all. This is a place where ice cream finds a home. The name, I think, is apt…read morebecause, when we think of home, we imagine a place without fuss, a place where we can just relax and be who we are. Most of all, it is a place where we find comforting food which we can just eat, eat, eat. No pretentions at all. That's also the feeling I get when I go to Ice Cream House. The ice cream here is not in the league of Carmen's Best or Hagen Daz, but it is also, in my opinion, at par with most ice cream brands sold in the supermarket. Most of the time, I even prefer one particular line of ice cream from Ice Cream House than most brands in the supermarket. That line is the coconut-flavored ice cream often mixed with other ingredients, usually local fruits. But what I like best is the plain coconut flavored one which I can describe as simply delicious. Like a home, it is comforting, refreshing without unnecessary gimmick. I love it just the way it is and, even though I will explore other ice cream brands, I am sure I will keep coming back to this one.

When I was a kid, I used to absolutely love this place. It was cheap ice cream: the kind that I…read morecould actually by with my own allowance which is why I liked it so much. Recently though, I stopped by a branch at Marikina, my hometown. While it was pretty delicious, I think most of the child-like goggle sheen has worn off. Really, Ice Cream House serves fairly average ice cream. I think what was kind of disappointing was that it didn't have a distinctive flavor. Yes, I'm pretty proud that all the ice cream here is homemade (who wouldn't be?) but it's kind of disappointing that there's none of that unique texture and flavor that you've come to expect from ice cream made locally. It tastes like normal western-made ice cream. They offer a fairly decent selection of flavors and combinations (including the beloved banana split) but if you're looking for all pinoy ice cream, you're better off going to your local dirty ice cream vendor.

Love it love it love it! Yogurt was nice and smooth…read more Fresh fruits was fresh! Would recommend!!!

I'm normally not into yogurt that doesn't taste like yogurt, as one of my other reviews states. I…read moresaid that I like the tartness of yogurt (which I really, really do), but since I've been gaining weight (marriage really is hell on the metabolism), I've been on the lookout for ways to kinda cut down on what I eat. Qoola used to be my go-to yogurt place in the Greenbelt area, but since it closed down, I've happily switched to Pinkberry for my (sorta) guilt-free dessert fix. I say "sorta" because my usual order is a small-sized salted caramel cup with peanut butter crunch, and two servings of Cap'n Crunch. So yes, it's not exactly guilt-free, but less guilt is less guilt, right?

I have not had charcoal activated frozen yogurt before, so I figured I would give it a try. It's…read morenot self serve, but you do get to choose your toppings. The frozen yogurt came out smooth, creamy, and black. Flavorwise, it was tart, as any other sort of yogurt would be. Toppings gave it a little variety in texture and flavor, but nothing special overall. The yogurt here is cool but gimmicky. At least you'll get a nice Instagram post from it.

My first time here and all I wanted was a plain (black charcoal) frozen yogurt in a matcha cone,…read morebut this seemed foreign to the staff that kept wanting me to choose toppings and sauce. After a few attempts of saying just plain, I finally added a sauce and topping. Love that it automatically comes with a spoon to eat more easily. They only accept cash!!

Big Scoop wins the ice cream game because they have cheese ice cream that tastes like the one you…read morebuy from your local sorbetero! Its creamy, its cheesy, and its everything you could want in a good pint, yes pint, of ice cream. Smooth without lumps like commercial ice cream, it could very well be an alternative to more commercial brands. Though lacking in the mixed flavors like rocky roads or chocolate chip, their basic flavors get all the love and attention so it's really of top quality. Plus their vanilla tastes like french vanilla and not like those cheap ones you can buy wherever. While Big Scoop may not be sold in all major groceries, you can come in here to taste their flavors yourself by the scoop or even take a tub home for yourself. Consider it a treat for yourself in this crazy heat!

Summer can be quite unforgiving and what better way to cool off with a cup of yogurt?…read more Red Mango in Katipunan offers guilt-free yogurt anytime of the day and with all the toppings you can choose from. They have cheesecake, salted caramel, peaches, mangoes, graham - you name it they probably have it. This time around though, my friends and I ordered plain yogurt with graham toppings and another one with graham, mango and salted caramel. I like the latter better because the salted caramel gives a nice flavor to the yogurt and the graham gives the dessert some texture. However, I found that Red Mango tends to scrimp on the toppings such as the mango slices and I wish there was more. Another item I ordered was this berry fizzy drink. The fizz was a bit on the flat side and I can say that it was just right, and to be honest, nothing to be wowed about. Overall, I'll probably return to Red Mango for their yogurt and will probably try a cheesecake topping or a peach and mango topping- however, it won't be too often.

I love Ateneo to death, but I just don't get it why they can't put air conditioners in every…read moreclassroom. I usually spend about an hour to fix myself in the morning just so I could look presentable in school but because of the heat, everything just goes to waste. Good thing right outside Ateneo there are places to go to where you can chill until your next class starts. One of my favorite places to go to is no doubt Red Mango. Red Mango offers all-natural, non-fat, gluten-free (YAS! THANK YOU LORD) frozen yogurt. You can also add toppings by paying an additional 20 pesos. They have a wide selection of topics to choose from. They have blueberry cheesecake slices, mochi balls, crushed Oreo, chocolate syrup, nuts, and my personal favorite, popping boba. They also have a list of combinations you should try in case you don't know what toppings you'll like. Each bite of their frozen yogurt promises you a slice of summer at any given day!

Spell it with a "J"! Strange shapes seem to be one of the oddities in marketing today. The lengths…read moreof what some people will go through to sell their product by giving it a unique "twist" or by catching someone's attention through some catchy slogan has led to many a head-turner born of the creative minds of people who want to push the limits of what can be done. The Korean manufacturer of Jipangyi apparently tried to create an ice cream that was in a cone shaped like the letter "J", which is also bright yellow, reminiscent of a banana with it's curved shape. This poses a challenge to anyone who wishes to eat such a differently-shaped dish! With vanilla or chocolate (or occasionally both) as choices for flavor, one has to strategically take in and plan how they can best eat their Jipangyi. Will you start from the top? Or the other end? The bizarre ways to go about eating the dish and going to the creamy center can be humorous, and indeed, it is a different way to go about eating ice cream when you focus on the cone in which it is held, rather than the sugary snack that goes with it! Truly a creative move!