I couldn't really care about how this particular store isn't as fancy as others of its kind. It may…read morenot have all the bells and whistles, but come on, the only reason why I would ever approach this sort of place is for the food. As its name implies, J. Cuppacakes sells cupcakes. They sell good cupcakes to be more precise. I always thought that any cupcake that's priced below a cupcake by Sonja's would be something that was mediocre. This one proved me wrong. Granted, it's not the first one to do so, but it is one of the few that has. In any case, my experience has taught me that once a store has sold me on one of their cupcakes, there's a very strong chance that everything else they have to offer is as good. Anyway, lemme know if you do give everything a try and if there are flavors that are better than the others.

I'm a regular department store shopper in Megamall, so J Cuppcakes is pretty hard to miss. I've…read moretried their macarons for several times already but I never really tried their cupcakes. That's mostly because my favorite cupcake shop was just one mall away. Also, I was kind of doubting the quality of the cupcake. it only costs Php 65 for a piece of their red velvet and most good cupcakes I tried cost around Php 85 and above. Well I'll be the first to tell you that I was wrong to judge. Their red velvet was actually pretty awesome. Reason number one is the price of course. Most of their pastries are cheap, without the quality being compromised. They have cake pops, cookies, and brownies available. Their macarons only costs Php 50, which is a pretty average price these days. I want to try other cupcake flavors when I can, because J Cuppcakes looks pretty promising to me.

You know the feeling when you discover something really good and it's the same item you bring to…read moreall your potluck parties and give as gifts to your next door neighbors during Christmas? Well, that's Everyday Mom's for us. We've introduced this brand to so many people and there is not one person who didn't like the cupcakes of Everyday Mom's. We discovered this extremely humble cupcake shop a few years ago when their store was still located near the Original Max Restaurant near Scout Tuazon. Unfortunately, the shop moved to a more inconvenient location along Scout Castor. I say inconvenient because somehow, it's so hard to pass by that street due to congestion. Nevertheless, we still remain loyal to our Café Mocha cupcakes that remain the epitome of the perfect cupcake to me. While they do offer other flavors such as Carrot Cake, Black and White and quite recently added a few more options, Café Mocha remains my ultimate favorite. The yrecently increased their prices. But for the taste and quality they offer, the cupcakes are still a winner.

So me and my friends were walking along Tomas Morato to find some place to eat and we found this…read more It's a small place and it's best take out/to go orders. They have a homey ambience tho. They don't have a lot of various flavors, which sucks, most are either made of chocolate or vanilla and there's one with coffee. I chose the Dark Velvet one just to try it at home. But it melted when I got home. Maybe it was partly my fault cause I didn't get home until after 3 hours. I think the price is just right though you need to add about PhP10.00 for the box. Each cupcake will have it's own box if doesn't go by dozens or half dozens. So about the taste, I can't justify the taste cause mine melted already BUT I still found it very good even tho the icing melted. It was just the right kind of sweet. The texture is very fine and firm unlike other cupcakes that are crumbly. I'd give this a 4 if it didn't melt that fast and if it wasn't messy to eat. I won't give them a 5 cause the place is not good for dining in if you're with friends (it's better if you're alone or with one friend), and because they don't have a lot of flavors to choose from. Will drop by when I crave for a cupcake tho. I just wish they had more flavors.

I've been a fan of Cupcakes by Sonja for a couple of years now. In fact, the first gift I gave to…read moremy future in-laws when I first met them, was a box of their scrumptious red velvet cupcakes with cream frosting. This was about 5 years ago and this particular cupcake cost about P70 to P75 back then. I believe it's now P95. For the weight-watchers, they also have a sugar-free of version of this, FYI. Recently, we got to try Sonja's 8" Rainbow Fiesta Cake for my brother's birthday (Yes, he loves rainbow cakes) and it cost P950. It was not only adorable to look at but it offered just perfect level of sweetness unlike most rainbow cakes that tastes mostly like confectioner's sugar. The layer of marshmallow icing wasn't too thick and it was covered with a generous amount of crunchy rainbow sprinkles. Inside it had 6 layers of soft vanilla chiffon in purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. The chiffon wasn't too thick and heavy it was more on the fluffier soft side which I personally like. At 8 inches, the cake is quite large so two people can even share a slice. Overall, we were quite happy with Sonja's Rainbow Fiesta cake. Unfortunately, they forgot to give me the free candle I requested (hence the 4 star rating) but it's no biggie. If you love Rainbow cakes or cupcakes in general, I would definitely recommend Cupcakes by Sonja. They offer yummy pastries and the price isn't too hefty.

There's no better way to beat stress than to binge in tons of desserts. This place has always been…read moremy little hideaway if I'm burdened and craving for something sweet or I would just like to kill time while waiting for my friend to finish her girly errands.. Place is tucked under an escalator so I can enjoy my sweets in peace and without the chaos from all the passers-by. My personal favorite from their wide array of cupcakes and specialty desserts is the sexy Red Velvet Vixen. Topped with very luscious cream cheese, it never fails to make my mouth water with extreme anticipation. As soon as it reaches my table, there's no letting go. I sometimes try Vanilla Sunshine when I'm in the mood for something different but equally delicious. I always order my cupcakes with coffee so I would still have something to drink while doing my business because the cupcake won't last very long.

At the height of the cupcake craze came Cupcake Lab. And though that craze might've passed or…read moresubsided, they remained. I've seen banners or posters up even before the stall opened and I've always thought their name's clever and easy to remember. To me there's like a mad genius in a kitchen concocting to die for cupcakes, carefully formulating each one to suit your tastes. However, what I love most about Cupcake lab is their cake pops. I have to say that I'm a sucker for 'em and I'm happy that they have them but they do run out pretty quick so be sure to grab yours when you see them in stock. Try their cupcakes too, that mad scientist in the kitchen sure knows what she's doing! The to-go box is cute and it's a nice touch if you're bringing it as a pasalubong for someone but if you're just eating it there maybe opt out of the to-go box. If you're in the mood for a sort of taste test, they have mini cupcakes too!

Whatever the question is, cupcakes are the answer! Sonja's Cupcakes we're the first to make…read morecupcakes so popular in the recent cupcake craze, and in my opinion they are still the very best! Others have tried, but they don't even come close. It is next to impossible to resist the temptation of cupcakes that are so consistently delicious! Whether you have a simple vanilla cupcake with vanilla icing or have a chocolate cream filled one, no disappointments guaranteed! I've never had a dry cupcake from Sonja's! They've always been perfectly moist and no one does icing like they do! If you're anything like me and have a crazy sweet tooth, here's a tip that you can thank me for later. When you buy your next cupcake ask them for extra icing! They're more than willing to indulge your sugary needs!

I've never been the type to go crazy for sweets, so when I do indulge that dormant side of myself…read more I have to go for Sonja's cupcakes. You can only expect the best from one of the forerunners of the cupcake craze in the country right? So I do, I always do. When I'm craving for some sweets, the correct solution will almost always be Sonja's peanut butter Nutella cupcake, or when I'm feeling a little bit adventurous, I am never afraid to just point a finger on any of sonja's colorful creations; they're always good. It's also nice to just hang around any of their quaint shops or stands, pastel colors and icing all over your fingers is a pretty good solution to a bad day. I never thought I would one day call myself a fan of cupcakes, but I'm glad to eat my words this time around. Now the next step for Sonja's should be bite-sized cupcakes!

If you have a weak spot for chocolates just as i do, then you'd also do a double take when you pass…read moreby this beautifully interiored pastry shop. And stare at the massive blocks of chocolates with biscuits and marshmallows, which they call Barks. Yes, they were delicious and my sweet tooth was more than satisfied. Lucky for me, when i happened to visit that day they had a promo: for Php 199 you can stuff as many pieces of chocolate barks as you can inside a plastic bag, and you can choose between white, dark, or milk chocolate. The catch is you can only do that from 3pm - 7pm. Otherwise, the regular price is Php 170 for 200 grams. A lady behind the counter told us that someone was able to actually fill their bag with up to 500 grams of chocolate barks which would be like getting it at more than 50% off compared to the regular price. We were able to fill our bags up to 350 grams (it was more than enough for us!) I'd recommend this store, especially because of the promo!

I'm not a "cupcake " type of person but when it comes to Wicked I'll make an exception! Ran into…read morethis store inside the shangri-la plaza mall on my way back to my hotel. The desserts lined up were just too enticing and mesmerizing not to go in and try something. I ended up getting a Reese cupcake because I didn't want anything too big. I thought wow this is going to be SO sweet, but to my surprise it wasn't! It was a perfect blend of sweetness that didn't overwhelm the palate, I'm only sorry I didn't get a cup of coffee to go with it. This place is definitely worth a try!

I am really not a cupcake kind of person but I just sometimes crave for these and likes to give it…read moreas a gift for someone. So I found this store in Trinoma and, boy, they have a lot of flavors to choose from! They all look good! It was too hard for me to choose. They have two kinds- premium and regular flavors. Premium flavors are more expensive (like Php80-95). I think their prices are bit high for a cupcake. They don't charge for the packaging, and oh their packaging is sooo cute (cupcake shaped domes) and they also give sporks to go with it (spoon and fork in one haha) I got the blueberry creamcheese and the chocolate strawberry cupcakes. I kind of liked the latter cause the blueberry one tastes more of milk than blueberry, and I'm not a fan of milk. The icing was at first not sweet but the sweetness attaches to the throat and you'll need water. The composition was crumbly and I didn't like it that way, it was too messy to eat. In the middle of it is a surprise filling! The filling really tasted good but warning, sugar overload! It lasts longer than the one in Everyday Mom's, but well I wasn't out as long. They offer mini cupcakes too and letters to go with it, which is a happy thing to buy for a friend or friends. I only gave 2 cause of the cupcake itself, no dine ins, and a bit pricey (like you'd rather enjoy a slice of cake than just a cupcake). It's not overly good. The cuteness is deceiving. Haha.

I've seen Manila's food trends come and go. Like when the first Zagu opened up and when tonkatsu…read morewas suddenly a thing and when people were lining up for JCo (hang on, I think that's still a thing). One of the short lived, quieter fads though seemed to be the cupcake. Independent cupcake places started popping up everywhere and then it was over. I've seen fancier places but Frostings is definitely probably one of the humbler spots. Most of these cafes charge around 100php upward for a cupcake and I can't really justify paying that much. If I wanted to spend that much to begin with, I'd just go and find a full slice of cake. Much better bargain in my opinion. Frostings caps at around 65php for their more premium flavors and 50php for their regular flavors. (As of this writing. I've been told there's a price increase of 10php by the weekend. If you're reading this review, chances are they've already gone with the price increase. ANYWAY.) I can say you certainly get what you pay for. The cake isn't anything out of the ordinary. It isn't that dry either nor is it thick and dense. It's just... okay. The frosting however is a bit on the grainy side. Not your smooth, silky buttercream frosting, definitely. Cudos to them having a leche flan cupcake though. That caught my attention. And I did like the fact that they put it in an individual plastic dome. All in all, I'd certainly buy a few for a friend or two if I wanted to give them something special but it's nothing I'd actively seek out for myself. Cupcakes make nice presents but I prefer my desserts a bit more robust.

This chic dessert cafe now offers a Lunch Buffet for Php358 per pax. The food selection makes it…read morereally reasonable. There is a counter for healthy salad, appetizers, pasta bar, variants of fried rice, and mains. Binagoongan rice and Kare Kare is a good combination. There's Ice Tea and Gulaman for drink. Save room for dessert as they also include mini cupcakes for a sweet ending to the filling buffet.

Food - 4.0 These are high quality cupcakes they serve here…read more In the past I have ordered the Vahlrona chocolate cupcake and the peanut butter cupcake. During our last visit, we tried the molten lava chocolate cupcake and the salted caramel cupcake. All very good, but so sweet that I can only finish one half of each. Decor - 5.0 The place is gorgeous. Undeniably so. It is pretty and girly and youthful and whimsical. The stuff of little girls' dreams. Even the most social media averse person will be tempted to take out his camera and capture a few shots. Price - 2.5 Not cheap. There are desserts out there of comparable quality that are relatively less expensive. But you are paying for the ambiance and the experience. Overall - 3.7

Contrary to what the kiosk claims, Baked by Anita doesn't sell cupcakes at this branch. Instead,…read moreAnita sells a wide range of savory empanadas and bite-sized mini pies called "bocaditos." It was my first time encountering this treat and I was pleasantly surprised with what I ordered: wild mushrooms with Gruyere and truffle oil (P65). The surface of the pie is shaped with a cute heart, while the Gruyere filling is rich, and arranged compactly inside the pie so that it doesn't spill out even when you bite halfway into it instead of placing the entire thing in your mouth. One pie contains just enough to make you feel that you've had a particularly heavy snack. Wish they sold more than just empanadas and pies, perhaps to include sweeter pastry options or simply fillings on the sugary side, but I'll gladly take all I can get from Baked by Anita.

We used to just chance upon Baked by Anita only at food bazaars such as the one at the Rockwell…read morePowerplant Mall every weekend. It is nice to finally see that the pastry maker already has a permanent stall at the 5th floor of the SM Megamall (new mall area). Baked by Anita makes many things, from cupcakes to biscuits. What keeps us coming back though are the "bocaditos." Bocaditos are these small buttery pastries with a savory filling. Kind of like richer biscuits with a filling, or empanadas shaped differently. Do not let the size of these things fool you, as each bite is pretty rich with awesomeness. Really, they can be very addictive. I personally can't get enough of the wild mushroom and Gruyere variety. If mushrooms don't float your boat, they have other flavors such as chorizo, baby spinach with French goat cheese, and chicken with mushrooms and herbs in Marsala cream.

For homemade-quality sweets, I will always recommend House of Silvanas. Their Food for the Gods is…read morefilled with flavour even at the smallest bite. Their bucayo, which a local sweet made from coconut flakes is a wonder for a quick sugar fix. Their Silvanas? Don't even get me started. Melt-in-your-mouth wafers with the perfect amount of butter and flavoring. They also have a few cupcakes which are even better and taste far less commercial than some of the ones sold by the pricier cupcake cafes. They also sell polvoron; classic and cookies 'n' cream. Both good. (Polvoron is polvoron. You can't sing much praises about it without sounding like you're pushing it.) They also have mango bars which I love because of the texture. A bit crumbly but still chewy and filled with tiny dried mango bits. Their Josephines which are sugar biscuits with light cream in between are also perfect with black tea or coffee and I love how the cream is never heavy. Their lemon bars though, lack a bit of lemony-ness for my taste and the cheddar used for their ensaimadas is bit too sharp and salty. Their cheese rolls are perfectly soft but ironically, lacking in cheese. All three are still good though.

Is it odd that whenever I go to House of Silvanas, I never get their silvanas? Stay with me on this…read moreone, because I need to talk about their other desserts that I absolutely love. When you go to House of Silvanas, there is a dessert they have called Black Bottoms, which are essentially cupcakes made with a cheesecake top (!!!!!!!11!!!1?!!), dotted with chocolate chips and moist, chocolate cake on the bottom. I never fail to purchase one whenever I feel bad, because the moment I sink my teeth into this cupcake, first taking in the creamy cheese and then the chocolate, my eyes roll back in delight, and I find myself making joyful squeaky noises in appreciation. I think it's safe to say that the Black Bottoms from House of Silvanas are my favorite baked dessert. My next favorite dessert would have to be Napoleones. While House of Silvanas doesn't have them, they do have a dessert called the Josephine. It's occurred to me that Josephine was the name of Napoleon Bonaparte's wife, so maybe this has something to do with the fact that the Josephine is kind of like a napoleone, only crunchier and more rectangle-shaped. One bite into the puff pastry reveals a sinfully delicious custard center, and before you know it, you've eaten the entire damn confection (more like inhaled, in my case). I should probably get to trying the actual Silvanas they sell here, but for the most part, the Black Bottoms and Josephines are top-of-mind, and they should also be your must-tries when you come here, too!