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.

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.

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

This brand is going places, literally as several branches are already in the works. This new branch…read moresituates themselves along the Venice Grand Canal and right beside the Robinsons Selections entrance. The indoor space is limited to 3 tables and third table can accommodate 6 people. The outside seating area will be a popular spot for relaxation purposes as the vibe of Venice immerses you in a dramtic elegance. My Chiara's experience at Century is in the area of just decent, their pastries are in need of improvement. Come for their gelato and I recommend only their Pistachio (Peace-Ta-key-Yaw) for first timers, as the rest of the flavours tend to be unconventional in rendering, which can be a good or bad thing. Their Pistachio is nutty and has the consistency of thick ice cream. The Small Cup (120 PHP) A nice feature is the option to have up to 3 flavours. Go ahead and taste for yourselves.

Delicious, creamy ice-cream, friendly staff, good pricing and a great location! My family and I had…read moresome ice cream and a pistachio cake at their outdoor tables to view the canals. I personally tried the melon yoghurt, mango and pistachio (in LOVE with this flavour!) in the cup combo for 120p. Relax, have some ice cream with a view!

Great ingredients means great quality soft serve!! Go the…read morehoney comb or raw honey to experience what theyre all about. It will set you back about 185 Pesos for a cup. And then try the fancier caramel popcorn or rock salt dark chocolate next time around. Overall, not mind blowing like all the reviews have been saying, but, still, id come perfect on a hot summer arvo! B+

In my hierarchy of desserts, ice cream has got to be near the top. I love trying new ice cream…read moreplaces and flavors, and was really excited when a friend told me about Honey Creme. I've gone back twice, the first time for their dark chocolate - rock salt combo and the second time for their honeycomb one. And so far I can say that it is, well... Ok I guess. Honey Creme claims to be premium soft serve ice cream and it really does taste "premium." The ice cream is really creamy - when it melts you really taste the milk. But, after my second visit, I realized that I paid about P180 for soft serve ice cream. Even if It didn't live up to the hype for me, I'd probably still come back though because I did enjoy my dessert.

My Milkcow experience was much better when I ate with a friend, especially once I got over my…read moreinitial impression of the eyebrow-raising price tag for such a mini cup. It's still tiny, like a "special sundae," but... To be fair, the last time I visited Milkcow they had run out of Milky Cube, their bestselling flavor along with the Macao Dream. And now I can definitely say that their MILKY CUBE is THE BEST! If you haven't sampled their Milky Cube yet, TRY IT NOW. IT'S SO GOOD. Tasted even better when I added a macaron, cut it in little pieces, and mixed the crumbs around with chewy honeycomb. The sweetness levels were off the charts! It's official. Macarons, honeycombs, and ice cream are a ménage à trois in dessert heaven. UGH. Milkcow's price is still what it is, but their ice cream really deserves the disclaimer of using natural real honey and fresh milk for ingredients. I stand corrected comparing it to McDonald's sundaes.

For our first time, we've tried their soft-served ice cream with honey. They have a really good…read morequality soft-served ice cream as you can really taste the creaminess and milky-ness in the ice cream. While their honey looks like a sparkling clear light golden gem (unlike the usual dark amber color of honey we are used to when we buy a store bought jar). It was sweet and gooey and a perfect match to the milky creaminess of the ice cream. I would love to try their ice cream with honey comb (their specialty) which they highlight on their display eventually, but might have to wait for a special occasion as their ice cream is a bit expensive side for a cup.

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!

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.