This is probably the unofficial #titasinmanila headquarters in the south. I should know; I'm there all the time with my posse (my daughters, my mom and a helper).
Mary Grace is our family's default restaurant in SM Southmall when we're too tired to think of where we're going to eat. It's probably because it's so homey, you feel like you're paying a visit to your favorite Lola (or Tita)'s house and she prepared all your favorite dishes, and baked some pastries for you.
My youngest brother, who has an appetite the size of Metro Manila, loves hanging out with us in Mary Grace too and I know what he would order by heart; he'd start of with a really hearty bowl of the Summer Squash Soup, followed by the Chicken Inasal Sandwich then the finale would be the super delicious Mary Grace Mushroom Cream. I'd usually order the same thing but skip the sandwich because I like to leave room for dessert (maybe an apple pie to share with my daughter or a soft ensaymada) and a cup of Mary Grace Hot Chocolate.
I also like that they have books to keep my toddler entertained. They also have a play area on the second level of the cafe. Tita Mary Grace thinks of everything! read more