For an ice cream junkie like me, Gelatissimo is, and will always will be on top of my list. The…read moremoment you step into this bright and pleasant ice cream parlor, good vibes just start to pour in. Standing in front of their glass display case makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Choosing from their wide array of flavor offerings is a pleasantly stressful task. It's as if I want to try everything in a single sitting. Whenever I feel down or or in dire need of unwinding. Sweets has always been by saving grace. Beautiful interiors partnered with delicious ice cream, if these don't wash away your negative energy, I don't know what will. Forget about your diet for a moment and just indulge.

Gelatissimo has always been considered as one of the best ice cream parlors around and I couldn't…read moreagree more. As a huge ice cream fan, I've been going to different parts of Manila to discover new places that could offer me the best-tasting gelato, and I must say Gelatissimo is simply the BEST. I remember I was in my freshman year of college when I first visited Gelatissimo in the East Wing of Shangri-La. My friend decided to treat me because it was my first time there. The whole place reminded me of the world of Strawberry Shortcake, where everything looks good enough to eat. I decided to have their medio gelato, which had two scoops. For my first scoop, I chose the classic Chocolate-flavored gelato and for the second one, I decided to have a single scoop of Vanilla. It had the right consistency and thickness and the taste was simply divine. They also have gluten free and dairy free products for people who have dietary requirements and those who are just body conscious.

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.

One of my favorite go to ice cream places in the Philippines!…read more First off I always get their ice cream cake for my birthday. If you haven't tried it then you better try it NOW. Its the perfect combination of cute and sexy. For ice cream get founders favorite, but let's go crazy and instead of sweet cream I put salted caramel or dulce de leche!!!! And you're mind will literally be blown right when you take a bite. Definitely a great place with some of the best customer service. A must try!!

WUHOO! Thank you, Lord for finally getting Cold Stone here in the Philippines! It's been like a…read moredecade and it's finally here! I used to go to Cold Stone a lot in the States and it's really nostalgic for me. When they finally brought it here, I knew I had to go there immediately and see if they had the flavor and toppings I wanted. I have tried multiple flavors from them when I was in L.A. but there was only one that I really loved. I love their Banana Ice Cream with Sprinkles! It seems plain or boring but trust me, i ust feel like I'm eating a cup of magic when these two are put together! When word got out that there was a new creamery in town, people really flocked to Serendra. I would really see this place packed. Not only do they have loads of ice cream flavor to choose from, but they also had so much toppings to choose from too! They also put on a show every time. the staff would throw and catch scoops everywhere! They would also do tricks with their spatulas or scoopers (I don't know what to call them) and thew just keep throwing them in the air. It's just a really fun experience!

I'm sure you're probably sick of me talking about how much I love adventurous flavors... but I do!…read moreI really do. I appreciate culinary creativity when it shows itself. So vanilla, chocolate, strawberry... that's oldschool. Been there, done that even if you're packing gelato. But carmelized fig? Rum cream? Chili chocolate? Yes. By all freaking means, yes. What some people don't know is that there's actually a difference between ice cream and gelato. This, my friends, is good gelato. The flavors come in nice and clear and there's a distinction between each flavor. No two chocolate-based flavors taste the same as no two vanilla-based flavors taste the same. And what about that chili chocolate? It comes off as a rich dark chocolate and you probably start wondering where the chili is then you notice it building as a slow enjoyable burn at the back of your throat that doesn't have you reaching for a glass of water. It's the kind of flavor you dream about for days. And the price! Most places give you a scoop that barely fills the cup but these guys... for what you pay, they give you a really good amount of Gelato. I end up using the cup like a cone. Definitely a great value for your buck.

Mmmm! I love Gelatissimo. It's a chain gelato shop which has loads of stores around the world but…read morethis place tastes really good and authentic. There are a lot of flavors to choose from here, and it's fun because you get to try all the flavors you like before you buy. Usually they keep stock of all of the popular flavors. What's good is that they even have dairy free options! The consistency of the ice cream is always the same. It's really smooth, creamy, and a bit stretchy and chewy - not like the normal scooped ice creams. I love it! Make sure to get lots of toppings on yours. There are lots to choose from - but I'm a fan of the simple chocolate syrup and almonds.

I'm such a fan of frozen yogurt, I think I've tried all of the major yogurt franchises. Golden…read moreSpoon is still one of my favorites and I'm glad my favorite branches (Shangri-la and Ayala Triangle) are still alive and kicking! Golden Spoon has several flavors of yogurt to choose from. We're not just talking about your typical fruity flavors. They have flavors like Peanut Butter, Birthday Cake, Cranberry, Kiwi Strawberry - the kind that you wouldn't expect from frozen yogurt. It may seem a bit closer to ice cream than frozen yogurt, unless you stick with the default, Original Tart, but their various flavors are actually awesome! I like my yogurt plain and simple, but I did recently try their Kiwi Strawberry and it's really good! It's not too sour and tastes like a refreshing slushie. They've also got a wider variety of toppings than most yogurt places - great for people like me, who go all crazy over toppings! They have these gummi bear toppings that I'm crazy about. (No idea where they get them! If anyone has an idea, please tell me!) So I know the whole froyo trend has kinda blown over, but here I am still going back and craving for Golden Spoon!

I've never really been a big fan of frozen yogurt - give me a gelato or ice cream any day. In the…read morewords of Ron Swanson, "Dear frozen yogurt, you are the celery of deserts. Be ice cream, or be nothing." But sometimes you have to act like you care about your body, and frozen yogurt is the healthier option when paired against ice cream. I do love how this branch of Golden Spoon is usually empty, even during weeknights when the officeworkers of Makati flock to the Ayala Triangle to commune with nature. When we were last here, we snagged a couch and stayed there for hours and only got the occassional evil eye from other patrons.

Before all these artisan ice cream brands popped up, there was Sebastian's. Before all these brands…read morehad all these weird, far out local flavors, there was Sebastian's. Before other brands popped up trying to push the envelope, THERE WAS SEBASTIAN'S. Sebastian's does not get enough credit for changing the way we look at ice cream. Talk about pushing the envelope; Sebastian's introduced us to Green Mango ice cream (with Bagoong), as well as Champorado, Sapin-Sapin, and Quezo de Bola. And with their price point being on a manageable scale, this ice cream joint deserves more love. Am docking a star because their physical branch in MOA is a bit on the pits. Hey, it has to be said.

I love experimenting in the kitchen. And I have a lot of appreciation for those for those who take…read moretheir experimentations to a whole new level. Sebastian's has become the epitome of innovation when it comes to ice cream, and I love how it has always pushed the envelope when it comes to offering new flavors for Filipinos to try. Green Mango and Bagoong ice cream, anyone? Or how about Bibingka Espesyal, Sapin-Sapin, or Puto Bumbong? I'm quite sure you haven't heard of these ice cream flavors before Sebastian's. If you're excited to get a taste, head to their nearest scooping stations and have your fill. But be warned: Some of their flavors, like the last three, are seasonal, by the way. But don't worry, you'll have many other equally yummy flavors to choose from there. Or better yet, head to Cold Comfort (the perfect name for their product, don't you think?), Sebastian's ice cream parlor, and get ready to ooh and aah over their selection of their ice cream sundaes, "dive bars", pies, and "burgers"! For those with non-adventurous palates, a.k.a. those who just want chocolate or strawberry or caramel, there's something there for your liking, too!

Picket Fence Milk & Ice Cream Bar is a well-hidden, but also well known place along Katipunan. Once…read moreyou get in you'll immediately be tempted to order from their selection of ice creams, but don't, not yet! Their savory foods are great too, especially their quesadillas and their breakfast selections that we had to refrain from gobbling too much of. After we got through our light main dish (my friends and I wanted to save a lot of space for dessert) we decided to move on to the real main dish: ice cream! Picket Fence had their regular scoops of ice cream to choose from, but we ordered some absolutely delectable parfaits and s'mores along with it too. The Rabo Rainbow was the favorite among our group; not only is it colorful and Instagram-worthy with minimal editing, it's also delicious! It's a better choice to order 2 scoops and share with a friend, because it costs less than everyone getting one scoop orders. It's honestly a shame it isn't seen very well from the street level, because those dishes could have easily rivaled other Katipunan restos. Can't wait to try the rest of the ice cream flavors they offer!

From small kiosks on SM malls, they've already stepped up the game and finally opened up their own…read moreplace in Loyola Heights. Cute interior and adorable color palette, the place is definitely instagram worthy. Aside from the nice ambiance, the ice creams are never debatable. Creamy, sweet, and oozing with flavor, their flavors are definitely something to try. Jaffa Jack, which is orange and chocolate flavored ice cream, tastes surprisingly good, while the macadamia flavor is something that I totally adore. They also offer breakfast meals, making it a cool place to have brunch. Waffles and pancakes are notable. Price is okay, budget would be around 400 pesos per pax.

Delicious! I got the small cup with Nutella, coffee & pistachio. I enjoyed every flavor and they…read moreall tasted good together. Ice cream here comes in cup sizes not per scoop. So for a small you can get upto 3 flavors. They also give samples which is a plus! A little pricey but really good! You can find this ice cream shop inside the Venice Grand Canals Mall which is beautiful. The mall has a parking lot.

Chiara Gelato is a new Italian inspired gelato cafe beside Rustans supermarket at Century. It is a…read morehomegrown brand that has the 'Italian' feel and taste. So we just got random pastries from the display and some gelato. What's a good thing about their gelato is that you can choose 1-3 flavors even for a small cup. Which is normally a large cup for 3 flavors. Apple Streusel was too soft. The apple filling was good, but I was expecting a flakier, buttery pastry from the soft ones they have. Cannoli was too hard. It is a rolled puff pastry with a stick of chocolate in the middle. The pastry was tough or too crisp that fails the texture of a cannoli, sweet, soft, flaky, buttery. Meringue. 2 meringue disc that sandwiches chocolate. The meringue was light, sweet, and has a powdery finish. It doesn't have the rough, sugary feel like what the usual bakery fair. Crostatine Raspberry is a flaky raspberry filled tart that has a buttery, flaky weaved crust on top. The tart was a bit hard, but it was perfectly sweet, fruity raspberry with a flaky crust on top. Begne was their version of cream puff. It was soft and filled with creamy custard and was coated with chocolate. It was nice, soft, cream puff, but was expecting a fresher one. Gelatos was smooth & milky. Just right for a gelato. I loved their pistacchio and blackberry flavor. The tiramisu was too liquorish for me. Chiara can improved on most of their pastries and do promotions before closing to prevent pastries from being taken over the next day. The choices of their pastries was good and reminds you of an Italian pastry shop. I hope they can improve on the freshness of their offering. #TheFoodCrawlers #OngsFoodprints