This branch of French Baker will always have an important place in my heart. As a young girl, this…read moreused to be my favorite restaurant to dine at whenever a school year ends. Surely, my childhood experience of French Baker somehow influenced my early concept of French and Europe in general. I had my first taste of Primavera Pasta, Beef Burgundy, French Onion Soup, and Soup in a Bread Bowl here. Sometimes, we would take-home a freshly baked croissant or a Blueberry muffin; these delectable pastries matched well a bowl of salad greens or other home-made meals. The distinctly non-Filipino flavors of the food in French Baker made me feel like I am in a different world altogether, and the ambiance of its old restaurant layout reinforced that feeling. There used to be four or five half-circular chairs with round tables in the middle, covered by plastic (but somewhat believable) trees. Those were my favorite seats in this restaurant. These have long been gone, but The French Baker has maintained its European vibe. It remains cozy with its wooden layout and comfortable chairs. Though one can argue that other restaurants are more authentically French, this restaurant, no doubt, offers excellent food choices and an enjoyable dining experience.

This is a classic. The French Baker has been around for ages and I know their breads by heart, so I…read morereally appreciate them adding macarons on their menu. It's been years since they did but it's not like you can buy a cheap (their macarons are only Php 36! Can you believe it? That's cheap) and reliable ones everywhere. They originally offered four flavors (raspberry, chocolate, mocha and pistachio) but they've added more over time. Which may translate to: the macarons are here to stay! Yay right? If you're not very familiar with macarons I recommend you try pistachio, and maybe the rose-flavored one as well. They're really good. Actually, I'm a little biased 'cause they're my favorites. Heh. Plus, The French Baker is literally everywhere. So you don't really have to travel far or look for a Tours Les Jours branch or something just to get your daily fix.

Tous Les Jours is a bit of a hit-or-miss for me. I can't say I like everything on the menu but I…read morecan't say it's a terrible place 1/10 never eat here location. If anything, it's good if you want an alternative to Bread Talk but I wouldn't say it's an all-out substitute for Bread Talk. Take their seasonal offering last October: pumpkin muffins. Those were good. They were so good I probably had one every two weeks. You had a nicely sized muffin with this sweet pumpkin filling which went absolutely perfect with a cup of coffee. Now it's gone and I'll probably have to wait until next October to see it again. I mean, the flavors are all in the right places... I guess it's just that some things seem to be lacking. Maybe it was the texture of the Black Rice bread that turned me off. It felt like something between a bun and a piece of mochi... but maybe that was the point and I missed it entirely. The custard cream and the red bean things are alright too. And have I mentioned they have pretty cute cakes? For what it's worth, I can't really pick a favorite. Sometimes I feel like Bread Talk, sometimes I want to give these guys a try. There's just something about Tous Les Jours I can't put my finger on but it's so blatantly Korean. Not that it's a bad thing. It's just really obvious from the moment you set foot in the store. Plus points though, it's not as crowded as Bread Talk usually is.

I got to trying Tous le Jours as one of my best friends is a French fanatic and therefore she told…read moreme that she just HAD to try Tous le Jours. It was a must. I, being the sweet tooth that I am, didn't really mind so off we went into the store. The only problem was that it was pretty much closing by the time we got there. Having said that, I only got to sample what was left for the day which was the almond pastry. I thought it was OK, and my friend seemed fairly satisfied with her order as well.

True to its promise of #BiteIntoClouds, the original cheese tart is delight in every single bite…read more HITS * Kumori is relatively cheaper than Pablo with Php330 for 6pcs. * Calm ambience. Quiet place to work and hangout after shopping or grabbing groceries at SM North, The Block MISS * Not fan of the milkshake, it looks good in photos but tastes unexceptional

I'm a big fan of their chilled, pocket-sized souffle cheesecakes, which are sold at P52, that makes…read morethem cheap enough for most markets. They also teach you a thing or two about quality over quantity. I can't say enough nice things about these cheesecakes, which come in "original" and chocolate flavors. They're airy, yet dense, and when you eat them cold together with a cup of warm coffee or tea...mmm! What I've noticed is people come here after lunch or dinner and order a tray of different items for dessert. Because Kumori is a good-sized bakery, you can get danishes, brioches, and breads, as well as the cheesecake. The cafe doesn't get overwhelmingly full as I thought it might, so perhaps this is a sleeper hit in the making. We have to let the market get to know them better. They are brightly lit, and the music in the background is relaxing. They serve cappuccino and drip coffees on nice professional machines, but I think some will agree their coffee is on the watery side. Less caffeine for me; coffee aficionados might be slightly let down.

We were given a box from a friend years ago. I made sure to order my stash for my family and…read moresiblings so they can try it. We ordered the butter crust hopia monggo. We ordered online and got our order quite fast. Very impressed how they handled our order and the process. Hopia is so good. We toasted it and ate it while warm. Really good. Highly recommended and will order again.

I just wanted to say that Conti's cake went beyond expectations and it really was the centre of our…read morefamily celebrations. Not only that it tastes amazing but the decoration was simple yet exquisite, the sponge was so moist and delicious and the filling was perfect... my personal favorite is the Ube or purple cake as my nephew would call it and of course Mango Bravo, the mangoes turned out really good it's just right amount of sweetness! The cake got so many compliments and a lot of people were asking where did it get it from.. and I was so happy and proud to say it's from Conti's round the corner from me. I'm looking forward to try another flavor next time I'm in Philippines!

Conti's at SM Mall Clark is the perfect place for an elegant meal with good friends or family…read more.. the surroundings are light colored and airy, the staff are friendly, and above all: the food is quite good. We've been there twice, and each time service was better, the food even more delicious..

I love the way this chef thinks. While people tend to look outward for flavors, some tend to forget…read morethat we have a great palette of flavors to work with right here! Case in point, the way the Baker's Table takes candy from your childhood and uses it as the backdrop for pastry. Personally, I think it's brilliant. Candy's everywhere yet they've managed to take something so mundane and repackage it into something absolutely fitting. Three words, people: Butterball Caramel Cake. Predictable as I am, that was all it took to convince me of its brilliance. I love the fact that they never lose the essence of the candy. It's right there even if you're eating a piece of cake. They don't even commit the usual sins most bakeries do. The cake isn't dry and it isn't cloyingly sweet. Perfect with a cup of coffee (or tea, as my case was). I really can't say too much about this place. Candy has this sort of effect on people where no two experiences will ever be the same. It's really the kind of cake that's better experienced than read about.

This cake shop is a total childhood throwback, as they feature cakes made from local popular sweets…read morelike Hang, Potchi, and Haw Haw. Despite me living a few minutes away, I first saw them on TV, baking their bestseller: Haw Haw cake. I'd always loved that candy, and I still do. I buy some from sari-sari stores whenever I can, so I didn't waste time and headed straight to the bakery. That cake is such a hit. They didn't have any in stock during my visit so I had to drop by the next day. To my horror. I went back first thing in the morning and sure enough, a whole cake was there waiting for me. I think a single slice costs around Php 125, which isn't really bad. We're talking about premium cakes here. The Haw Haw cake reminded me of tres leches, for some reason. Light chiffon, a little moist. It has a thin cream filling and the frosting tasted exactly like the candy, only better.

While living in the area, I would come here for pastries when I was too lazy to go into SM…read moreHypermarket or other businesses. The kiosk was such a convenient location and was on the side of the mall that was closer to where I stayed. The workers were always quick so I appreciated that they were able to manage all the people who consistently kept the lines long and busy. The mall can get overstimulating and crowded so props to them. My faves here were: - bacon cheese for peace - Spicy chicken floss - Salted cheese cake - Honey marble cake All of these pastries had unique yet rich flavors from sweet to savory. My top was the spicy chicken floss! These were all very affordable and helped me get through the busy days when I didn't have time to have large meals.

Good food, good service, because of their good selection of bread and pastries there's always a…read morelong line. Better order online

Grabbed some ensaymadas to-go from this famous spot. Got both a cheddar and a quezo de bola. Both…read morewere super delicious - cheesy and sweet, with the pastry itself being very light and fluffy. I preferred the quezo de bola more than the cheddar but both were delicious. Would def come back!

i swear hizon's mocha cake is basically a manila time machine. my lola used to bring one to…read morebirthdays and the rule was always "don't smash the box on the jeep ride home" . it's that super light chiffon + buttercream combo that doesn't feel heavy even after a big meal. also the ensaymada + hot tsokolate there on a rainy afternoon? undefeated. legit old-school manila vibes.

Pass by Kamuning Bakery with a friend and for sure it's hand-painted logo, rusty interiors,…read moreinviting pastries and old but accommodating chairs and tables will definitely make you say "Tara, kape muna tayo." (Let's have coffee). I rarely hung out in cafés neither am a coffee drinker but this old panaderia is just so pleasing with it's down to earth yet classic ambiance, one cannot help but take a step inside. Everything seem to be just old but well-maintained, no air-conditioning nor fancy doors and windows, their main attraction is basically the 76 year old pugon in the kitchen where they bake all the breads and pastries that they serve. What I usually order is their famous pugon-baked pan de suelo, a slice of egg pie and a brewed coffee sided with condensada--simple, nostalgic, very Filipino and not to mention, very affordable. The smokiness of the fluffy pan de sal, smoothness of the egg pie filling, the classic combination of brewed coffee and condensada plus the whole package of the place will actually make you think and talk about how things were back then, your childhood stories and even Philippine history, if your conversation would go that far. To me, it is the perfect "kapihan" where everyone is welcome and anyone can be themselves. No pretensions needed. Kamuning Bakery also offers fresh cow's and goat's milk from Quezon, tablea tsokolate, pugon-baked old and modern day cakes and a variety of breads.