When I first heard about the Famous Belgian Waffles, I didn't know what all the fuss was about…read more That was until I tasted it for myself. I love that they are able to make this breakfast classic a handy snack that you could eat at just about any time of the day. The waffles are cooked on the spot when you order so it takes about 3 to 5 minutes to prepare each one. Worth the wait to get a warm waffle with crisp side which is generously filled with your choice of sweet or savory flavors. You can get plain ones that are good like hazel nut or strawberry. I personally like their cream cheese line - get either the strawberry cream cheese or the blueberry cream cheese. If you want something that tastes like an American classic, try the Peanut Butter and Strawberry. I love how the chunky unsweetened strawberry goes really well with their jam which has real strawberry bits. It's no wonder the brand is growing exponentially in Manila. I've seen franchise branches in just about every mall I've been to - from SM to Makati Square. Since I often stop to grab a bite there, I could honesty tell you that they have very good quality control. All their branches produce the same quality of waffles with identical flavors, no matter where you get it from.

I'm a big fan of pancakes, and what are waffles anyway but pancakes with ridges? As an aspiring…read morecook, I've also tried to stuff things into pancakes like I would an omelette, because why the hell not? Well, now, I don't have to, since this place does the stuffing for me. I usually stick with their signature chocolate waffle, but sometimes I try to be more adventurous and get their blueberry cheesecake or some other weird flavor, and somehow I always end up liking what I order, even if it sounds bizarre.

At first I was skeptical of this place because I didn't think Belgian waffles was deserving of its…read moreown stall. I thought that is was just going to be another fad. Well, I was wrong. It turns out this place has merits and you can do a lot with Belgian Waffles. Mixing it with different fillings like chocolate, peanut butter and fruits make it interesting and even more tasty. My favorite would be the ham and cream cheese, but the peanut butter waffle was yummy too. Don't expect to be full after eating one waffle sandwich. The waffle itself is quite thin and a little too sloppy to hold without the wrapper. Well, the size is just enough for the price, I guess. I also realized, after eating several waffle sandwiches in one sitting (I shared it with my baby bro), that the simpler varieties (with only one filling) taste better than the waffles with two or more fillings. Probably because the waffles get softer the more you fill it. That only means that they're generous with the fillings. Nevertheless, I'm glad I gave this new place a try. Yay for another cheap thrill!

Famous Belgian Waffles never fails to make me hungry from the yummy smell coming from their kiosk…read more From a distance you can already smell their freshly cooked belgian waffles. If you have Php 50 to shell out, it's enough to get a taste of their yummy belgian waffles. They have different varieties of flavors to choose from but my favorite is the Maple Syrup & French Butter. It reminds me of eating pancakes in the morning for breakfast. Their belgian waffles are best paired with coffee, which they also have as well. Just a little tip, to have that perfect soft and crunchy texture from your waffle, be sure to eat it as soon as you get it.

I'm a sucker for new restaurants or any establishment that I haven't tried so when a former…read morecolleague of mine decided to rendezvous in Eastwood, I asked her if she was OK with trying out The Wicked Waffle. She consented, and so off we went. The first thing that I have to comment about is that it was so ironic... but the restaurant told us that they were out of waffles for the day. To be honest, that's a deal-breaker for me when it comes to restaurants -- them being out of stock of ANYTHING, but I was in a good mood so I let it slide. After all, that's life. Crap happens. It was dinner time anyway so I decided to go for the SPAM Filipino favorite meal; which features two slices of pan-seared SPAM, two farm-fresh eggs (any style), and unlimited garlic rice. Needless to say, I was very full. It's comfort food at its finest and at its cheapest so how could I complain? Of course, the ambiance isn't entirely luxe, but what do you expect for these prices? This is a good place to go to if you're on the search for a quick bite that won't break the bank and that will leave you 100 percent satisfied. I look forward to trying out the waffles next time around. Lastly, their iced tea is pretty good too.

Now this place knows how to scratch any breakfast itch you might have. Want rice? They have it…read more Adobo flakes, beef tapa, longganisa, you name it All with unlimted farlic rice. Noodles? They have tht too. Arroz Caldo? Got you covered. Eggs? Pasta? Protein? Check, check and double check. (Ever wanted steak at 7am? How about a porkchop?) Pancakes and waffles? That's why they're called Wicked Waffles, after all. It's clear where they get their name once you see their menu. Apart from your classic stack of pancakes/waffles with butter and syrup, they also have these indulgently good "I shouldn't be having these for breakfast" waffle sundaes. Exactly what it sounds like: ice cream, toppings, sauce and (obviously) waffles. And not just any waffles. Matcha waffles. Red Velvet waffles. Chocolate waffles. Now this. THIS is what you call an indulgent breakfast. But to be honest, that wasn't what drew me. What did was the great value that was their Breakfast of Champions. Waffle, bacon, scrambled eggs and their exceptionally good home fries. Either that or their Wicked Pancake Sandwich. Ugh. Just writing about it is making me want those home fries.

It was the younger of my two daughters who alerted us about this new place that served breakfast…read moremeals all day. It's called The Wicked Waffle, she told us, and she added that she had tried it out one time and enjoyed it. We should go, she said, and that's exactly what we did not too long ago. With such a name, I safely presumed that this place would serve waffles. Actually, the place serves all kinds of breakfast grub. Since I work extremely odd work hours -- my main employer is based in the States and I have to follow US West Coast time a couple of days a week -- I welcome the thought of having a really heavy breakfast just before or right after a hard day's work. Also, because I've always considered breakfast as my favorite meal of the day, having it anytime is a terrific plus. One thing though: I think a place like this would succeed if it were located near a call center. Unfortunately, there aren't any in our neck of the woods. Still, there are probably a lot of people like me who hanker for breakfast foods at any hour of the day. It's good to have a place like this in Better Living.

Not my favorite Korean fried chicken... only wings, tenders and strips. While it's crunchy it's…read morealso full of wet greasy bird. Hush puppies are better than the chicken. Garlic butter chicken had neither garlic or butter taste is another passable meh for me.

Inside the conceptual hub of Hole in the Wall is the multifaceted dining area. The food hall is…read moredesigned with street-vibe jeepney signages on the wall, wired steel screens on doors, brick walls, and blank cement floors. The innovative stall of Bad Bird sticked to the modernity of the look and upscale food options. I go for the plate of corn and coleslaw for P390 and with an additional sweet potato waffles for P95. The umami goodness justified the steep price points. The chicken is seasoned thoroughly and the skin is immensly crispy. You can choose any spice level from safe, spicy, and chemical. I take calculated risks and the safe level is enough for me. As a devotee of anything fried chicken, Bad Bird lives up to the hype. Whether you are here for lunch in between work or for a dinner over drinks, each plate serves it purpose for being a flavourful meal. Bad Bird opened a branch in SM Megamall fashion hall with upcoming stalls in Serendra in BGC, UP Town Center, and Robinson's Ermita. There's umami in almost every city in Manila

Good place to have lunch and dinner . Menus offers both Filipino and western food. Food is good,…read moreservice is good, what was missed is that they don't have few of the favorite items. Other than that good place to go if you're hungry.

Excellent service EVERY SINGLE TIME I bring my family here…read more Food is decent; tasty and good comfort food......but it's really the great customer service experience that keeps us coming back over and over again.

Love the variety of flavors and the cookies and cream ice cream with bubble waffle was really…read morecute-looking and tasty. Wish I lived closer so I could come back

Egg Waffles with Ice cream, what's not to like…read more The dessert craze just keeps going. The love for all things cute continues, which is a good and bad thing. The heavy emphasis on aesthetics (looks) has made some establishments forego the qualities of a good dessert. Yo! Panda delivers a commendable treat, but fall they short of a good experience. The Chocolate Fudge Egg Waffle (180 PHP) A great option for first timers, because who doesn't like chocolate. Egg waffle squeezed into a cup and filled with soft serve ice-cream that is as good as most places that have a soft-serve machine, nothing special. Sprinkled with chocolate balls and a wedge of chocolate brownie. Another mall lingering dessert that will have some people intrigued. Premium Hong Kong Milk Tea (PHP130) Served in a 12oz (360 ml) carafe that's carried in a bowl filled with ice cubes to keep the drink cold and the mixture pure. I find their milk tea slightly above average. The presentation is particle and is worth a revisit. Experience Wait time is around 30 minutes and easily verifiable with their dessert kitchen right at the center of the dining area, which is another negative. The narrow hallways create traffic between the main kitchen and the dessert kitchen, which affects diners seated along that area.

Wildflour in Taguig is that place--the kind where every bite makes you pause and go, "wow... okay."…read more Let's start with the vanilla latte because it deserves top billing. Velvety, fragrant, and perfectly balanced--rich espresso softened by creamy milk and just the right whisper of vanilla. Not sugary, not flat... just smooth, cozy perfection in a cup. The kind of latte you sip slowly because you don't want it to end. The Belgian waffle was straight-up indulgence. Golden and crisp on the outside, light and fluffy inside, topped generously with caramelized bananas, ripe mango, and strawberries. Sweet, buttery, fruity, and beautifully plated--this wasn't just a waffle, it was a moment. And then the Filipino breakfast--comfort food done elegantly. Savory longganisa over warm rice, creamy eggs, and perfectly balanced flavors that feel both nostalgic and elevated. Hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting in that "this is exactly what I wanted" kind of way. Add in the warm, stylish atmosphere and consistently excellent execution, and Wildflour absolutely delivers. Whether you're here for brunch, coffee, or a proper sit-down meal, this place understands flavor, balance, and indulgence. A must-visit in BGC.

One thing people do not fully appreciate about traveling halfway across the world is just how…read moredisorienting the time difference can be at first. When my husband and I stay in BGC -- Bonifacio Global City in Taguig within Metro Manila -- our internal clocks are usually completely confused for the first several days. BGC itself is one of the most modern and walkable districts in the Philippines, filled with high-rises, parks, restaurants, shopping areas, and surprisingly peaceful streets during the early morning hours. So naturally, we often find ourselves wandering around the city at dawn while the rest of the world still seems asleep. And when it is 6:00 AM in Manila, it is roughly 5:00 PM back in Sioux Falls depending on daylight savings, which means our bodies are basically convinced it is dinner time while we are attempting to eat breakfast. Traveling is glamorous. Jet lag is not. During one of these early morning walks, we stumbled into Wildflour Cafe, which immediately gave us the feeling of an upscale neighborhood bakery mixed with a polished diner-style brunch spot. It was already surprisingly busy even at that hour, clearly a favorite among locals and early risers. Honestly, the easiest comparison I can make is: Imagine a much more refined and stylish version of Denny's, except with better food, fresher pastries, and significantly more polished presentation. Now to be fair, this is not necessarily the kind of breakfast that completely changes your life forever. But it absolutely is several levels above ordinary diner food. My husband and I both ordered steak and eggs along with a large serving of bread and butter to share because apparently we believe carbohydrates are an important emotional support system while jet lagged. I ordered my eggs scrambled while my husband went with over easy. The breakfast potatoes were fresh, flavorful, and wonderfully prepared. The steak itself was a bit overdone for my personal taste. My husband actually enjoys steak prepared more thoroughly for breakfast dishes, but I have always preferred at least a little pink or redness remaining no matter how small the cut may be. The real star for me, however, was the bread. Warm, fragrant, slightly crumbly, and absolutely wonderful once the butter slowly melted into every crevice. There is something deeply comforting about fresh bread early in the morning while sitting in a quiet cafe halfway around the world watching a city wake up around you. Now the one surprise during this visit was the service. Because Filipino hospitality is usually exceptional. Truly exceptional. In fact, some of the best service experiences my husband and I have ever had anywhere in the world have been in the Philippines. This particular morning, however, things felt a little slower and less attentive than what we are normally accustomed to there. Nothing terrible at all -- the cafe was extremely busy -- but it did stand out compared to the typically warm and highly attentive Filipino dining experience we have come to expect. Overall though, it was still a very enjoyable breakfast and a wonderful way to begin the day. Or technically... begin the day in Manila while our bodies were fully convinced it was bedtime back in Sioux Falls. At some point during breakfast I remember thinking: "We should probably go to sleep soon." At 7:00 AM. Jet lag is a very strange thing.

The smell of waffles coming fresh out the iron literally hits you the moment you walk in the door…read more And the door's a staircase away downstairs. Totally wicked, right? I caught up with a couple friends here one summer afternoon and we had their signature waffle sundae to share for dessert. It was surprisingly the first time I've ever had waffles a la mode (cue my "why didn't I think of that?" moment), and I'm glad the small café delivers big on this genius idea. The waffle was a good golden brown base - soft to the bite with a light crisp on the edges - and everything else piled on there, from the ice cream (usually vanilla, but we chose to get it with chocolate) to the whipped cream to the melted caramel drizzled on top, works well as a sweet team. Now this is one breakfast I'd love to rise and shine to.

I've had my fair share of field trips, whether for acads or org work, and usually I get back to…read moreschool at around 7pm already. I'm hungry, I'm tired, and in need of comfort food. So where do I go? I go get a second breakfast at Wicked Waffles, of course. I've been a fan of their tapa for quite a bit, but recently I've begun trying the waffles they're so raved for, and for good reason. I usually opt for a breakfast waffle if I have the time, particularly the sausage and cheese. If I'm in the mood for a quick snack, I grab a banana peanut butter waffle that doesn't take too long to prepare and fills me up just right. The ice cream waffle selections (I've heard good things about the red velvet) are the next on my to-try list for the place. The frappes are nothing extraordinary, but the variety gives it a plus.

I love getting my favorite merienda from the Famous Belgian Waffles. In fact, when I was pregnant,…read moreI so delight in the aroma of freshly made waffles. My pregnant self had a craving for those patterned dough that one time, we had to drive from one mall to another just so I could get either the Chocolate or Banana Chocolate waffle. I have also tried the other flavors namely, the Banana Peanut Butter, Choco Peanut Butter, Blueberry Creamcheese and the Choco Banana Peanut Butter. Sometimes, I would order the Malaysian Coffee or the Malaysian Hot Choco to go with my waffle. And because I'm a waffle-eating Mommy, I gave birth to a waffle-loving baby! Whenever we are at the mall, I would get a Plain (no filling) waffle for my little one and he could finish the whole serving if he's too hungry, that is, when he skipped lunch. His recent favorite is the Maple Syrup & French Butter combo. I had a bite of that and loved it so I got one for myself. I wish that that the Famous Belgian Waffles would open a kiosk at our neighborhood supermarket so my son and I can enjoy eating those yummy waffles more often.