I've been wanting to try JP since it's opened but finally got a chance to visit today. I'm glad I checked IG before coming here. We park on a side street and walked over. The store sits facing Woodward Ave. The store isn't very big so seating is also minimal. Definitely more of a take out sort of spot. We ordered the beef bowl- loved the garlic rice. The beef reminded me of bulgogi a bit. There was so much meat, there was a great ratio of meat to rice. Out of all the pastries/drinks we ended up getting, I am a huge fan of the ube latte, mango donut and ube croissant. I'm so glad they're open on Saturdays! Service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend stopping by for a treat that isn't too sweet! read more

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I finally got the chance to visit JP Makes & Bakes storefront! I've had some of these baked goodies at events, or when other folks bring it to events. BUT! I was in the area so we stopped by to get some goodies. It was so difficult to decide but ended up with: 1) Buko Pandan Cookies 2) Suman Malagkit (Filipino Steamed Rice Cakes) 3) Pan De Sal 4) Ube Basque Cheesecake Everything was KILLER. But I've never had the suman before and it was epically delicious. The nice human working didn't sell it very well by using the adjective "gelatinous" but it's rice flour based and steamed so as you can expect that wonderfuly bouncy chewy texture. I wish I bought 5 more but I was a bit shy given how it was introduced to me. I'm definitely going to be back! Everything was seriously so stellar. Street parking only. read more

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The hours make it a bit difficult for me to get here, but yesterday I made it!!!! Yayyyy I purchased the Ube brownie I've been eyeing, mango cookies and chocolate chip sea salt cookies. 1. The mango cookie is soooo soft and pillowy. 2. The chocolate chip cookie is what a cookie should be. 3. I've never had ube but this brownie is delicious. Texture and sweetness are perfect. The cashier was very patient with my daughter and I as we couldn't decide what to get lol. The pricing is very reasonable, I'll be back for sure. read more

JP Makes and Bakes - Desserts Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Obsessed with JP makes and bakes after one visit! I went for lunch on a Friday and had the ukoy bowl, which was delicious. The batter used is so light while still being crispy. I also treated myself to a couple items from the bakery - the brownie and babingka were great. I had to grab 6 of the suman malagkit to go as well, because I love a sweet sticky rice roll!!! Topped all of this off with the mango calamansi lemonade - a perfect summer drink. read more

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Really delicious Ube treats! We got the Ube brownie and a dozen cookies ($10)- yum yum, I would totally go back for those! We also tried the savory special which was a Chicken Longanisa over biscuits which was okay, the sweetness in this dish threw us off (a Filipino friend of mine told me Filipinos love to add sweet to everything- lol) so would probably skip that next time. The espresso was really good! They have 2 very small (& low) tables for those who want to eat there, we went on a Saturday so it was busy and yes, go early as we witnessed them selling out of several of their pastries! Great addition to Detroit, we will be tempted to come back to try more goodies! read more

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You know a neighborhood is on rise when the hip filipino bakery opens up! Lots of interesting takes on filipino flavors. Stuff tried Calamansi olive oil cake Ube cookies Chicken Longanisa sio pao Sisig sionpao Everything was pretty tasty. The calamansi and olive oil cake was one of my faves but the owner came out and gave us an assortment of sio pao on the house when he heard my mom wanted us to drive all the way from Clinton twp to try this place out! Definitely made us fans of this place on the spot! The space is pretty tiny so expect to likely take your eats to go! read more

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Great twist on traditional Filipino baked goods and dishes with a comfy, cozy atmosphere. Seating is limited, but space seems very clean and nice. Their matcha and calamansiade are so good! read more

I was not expecting such deliciousness! When I walked in, I was greeted with a smile. It was my first time here, so all my questions were answered. There are more selections than I expected and everything was fresh baked and delicious. I walked in with a friend and we had a hard time not buying one of everything! We'll definitely be back! I wish they opened at 7:30 a.m. so that I could stop in before work! Parking is tough you may end up circling the block. read more

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I was a bit disappointed with the bibinka, I have made better ube cookies myself. I will say they are friendly and the place looks nice. I think if you're really missing Filipino treats then this is the place for you. Or if you know how to make them and you have the ingredients you might be better off making it yourself. read more

This place is an excellent addition to the neighborhood! I wandered in on a Wednesday afternoon, and I was able to pop in and out without waiting more than 5 minutes. The service was friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable and baked goods altogether very tasty. The only additional commentary I have, speaking as a Filipino-American, is that this is not a traditional Filipino bakery. They have some standard Filipino offerings like pan de sal, Spanish bread, and a few others, but I wouldn't call the flavors or textures traditional. The pan de sal, while a perfectly tasty piece of bread, didn't quite taste like what I was expecting- instead, it tasted closer to a Chinese dinner roll than its Filipino namesake. The Spanish bread's texture was also not quite right, though the filling felt more like it was in the right direction. I think this place is a fun, exciting bakery that I would classify more as Filipino fusion than traditional. But aside from that feedback, don't let it deter you because a lot of the bakery's offerings were very tasty. In particular, we enjoyed the Ube Knot and the Ube Brownie. We'll be back to try more of their baking adventures! read more

I visited JP Makes and Bakes at the recent Little Asian Bites Night Market and thought they deserved a separate review. I originally learned about JP from an article on Eater a couple of weeks ago and was pretty excited to learn that he was going to be at the night market. There aren't very many Filipino establishments in Metro Detroit and I was excited to finally have a bakery option! Everything at the booth looked so delectable, but we managed to pare things down to a couple of items: Cassava Cake ($5) - Coconut shreds are embedded in the cassava cake, which is then covered with a thin layer of caramelized custard/condensed milk. That top layer is sweet and rich. Overall the cake is chewy, kind of like a more spongy and granular mochi chew. (5/5) Ube Brownie ($3) - This brownie is more cakey/fluffy than fudgy. It's quite sweet with a rich, earthy ube flavor that comes through easily. When you open the package, the ube aroma hits you in the face. (4/5) Polvoron Pinipig ($5 for 4) - I've never had this pastry before. I found it to be very interesting and very delicious. The construction seems like toasted rice that's been pounded into powder, mixed with milk powder, flour, butter and salt, and formed into a cake. It reminds me of a Macau-style almond cookie, but with different ingredients. It tastes sweet, a bit salty, and a bit milky. The texture is dense with fine grains of rice/flour/powder, but it's able to crumble apart a bit. The well toasted rice flour embedded throughout adds a bit of crisp crunch. (5/5) I read that JP Makes and Bakes will be opening a retail bakery sometime this summer. I can't wait for it to open so I'm able to try more treats at regular intervals instead of having to wait for popups! Overall rating of the food this visit: 4.67/5 read more

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We went there on a Saturday morning and was thankful that the line wasn't too long, as what we were expecting. We got a variety of goodies from here. Such a cute Filipino fusion bakery! My favorites were the ube brownie, pan de everything and the calamansi olive oil cake. I also tried the iced ube matcha latte and the calamansi lemonade, it was good! But I would love if they had just an iced ube matcha on its own. The service was quick and so polite. Was very excited to come and try this place out and it didn't disappoint! read more

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Delicious hip bakery in downtown Detroit featuring Ube desserts. Ube brownie was super moist and not overwhelmingly sweet. Croissant was dense and buttery. I actually liked it, which is rare cause I am a known croissant hater. Service was fast and friendly, and ambiance is hip and trendy. Highly recommend coming out for a different experience! read more

JP Makes and Bakes - Ube Brownie, Ube Matcha Latte - Desserts Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Great new Bakery. They have traditional Filipino baked goods along with a fusion of Filipino and American pastries. Really worth stopping in for some treats. read more

Great service and prices aren't too bad. You have to be there at least an hour after they opened or half-hour before they open because they get sold out of the most common Filipino pastries. The UBE brownies are to go for!!! The flavor of the UBE is actually there and what I liked most about this is not too sweet, not to mention...moist. They have blueberry bibingka which is another recommendation for you to try. Parking- There is street parking available, but you'll have to get there before they open if you wish to park near. If not, there is a parking lot around the corner that charges for $5 on Saturday AM, sorry I don't know the charges during weekdays. Sevice- Excellent service! The staff is friendly and attentive. Jonathan (JP) usually is around and he greets customers. You'll have to be patient if there is a line, but for the fourth time we there, averaged 15 minutes wait, but this is before the store opens. Cash or Card- They both accept cash or card. Specials- JP does specials but they vary on a day. I highly try what ever they have :-) read more

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If you're looking for the taste of your Lola's home cooking, this might not be quite what you expect. It's a bit more Filipino-fusion, as one reviewer put it. We found that the ube and pandan cookies tasted like regular sugar cookies, and the guys at the next table weren't impressed with the garlic rice (not enough garlic) or the pan de coco (no coco!). We tried them ourselves and agreed. And if you love fluffy, buttery, cheesy ensaymada, you might be a little disappointed. One customer said it didn't look or taste like ensaymada at all. The ube halaya was a definite winner though- super rich and flavorful. It was the highlight of our early morning drive to Detroit. So, while it's a good Filipino (fusion) spot, remember: it's definitely not your Lola's makes and bakes! read more

Detroit's food scene continues to diversify, and I'm open to all of it. I'm so excited to share with Filipino friends that there is a Filipino bakery in town. I'm always trying to drag as many people as I can to visit Detroit. I loved all the cookies and Ube-Matcha latte. read more

JP Makes and Bakes - Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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My go to spot for Ube Matcha and some Filipino desserts. Definitely recommend trying their savory meals which they switch up daily!

Went to hang out with some friends and we got amazing desserts, bread, and drinks while we talked. There was a lot of stuff with Uber and it was delicious. The staff was very helpful if you had questions about the desserts or bread. There is not a lot of seating area so it's really pick up and go. There are about eight seats in total two tables so you have to get there early or either. There may be a little bit late. The line went really fast when getting our desserts and treats. read more

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Loved this bakery! We picked out four different treats. The best was the Ube brownie. Everything was good though. The woman helping us was friendly and patient. I will definitely return. The prices were great too. read more

What a sensation! Prices were good, food was even better! Take your friends here and you'll be more popular. I will be coming back soon. read more

JP Makes and Bakes - Desserts Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Service was good. Tried the ube cookie, ube brownie, pan de coco bread and the special for the day caldereta. Caldereta was spicy. It was okay. Will try other deserts items next time and the ube matcha drink. I only gave 4 stars because parking is difficult. read more

JP Makes and Bakes - Ube cookie - Desserts Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Super small inside and not really any space to sit down, but their matcha and pastries are incredible. Truly to die for. JP is often running around -- you can really tell he's pouring his soul into this place. I'm extremely picky with matcha and I think theirs is the best in Detroit. I only wish they had more seating and were open more so I could go there more often!! read more

The food reminds of home. It was a good thing we came early as it was pack in the afternoon. Recommend the Ube brownies if Ube is your favorite. read more