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4.0 (1 review)
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Pan de Manila - Vegan bread

Pan de Manila

5.0(2 reviews)
0.2 kmParanaque City

Sweet bread was delicious. Especially the donuts filled with cream. The staff were friendly. I…read morefound several small shops when I visited Metro Manila and in Cebu. So good. .

Who would have thought that something as ordinary as the Filipinos' favourite breakfast of pan de…read moresal could be turned into big business? The answer is Pan de Manila, which has branches all over the metropolis because Pinoys simply cannot live without their daily pan de sal. Yes, there are countless neighbourhood bakeries that bake the lightly salted bread every morning. But the problem is one of quality control. The pan de sal comes out in various sizes and can become bigger or smaller than usual depending on the whims of the baker. Then there's the matter of taste. Regular bakers will make do with whatever is available where raw ingredients are concerned. As a result, one batch of pan de sal can taste great, while another batch can be flat, all from the same corner bakery. Not so with Pan de Manila, which has a branch along Dona Soledad Avenue in Paranaque City. Not only is their pan de sal baked in a wood-fired oven, but the size is always uniform. The branch in Better Living is one of the bigger ones, which means that besides the ubiquitous pan de sal, all sorts of 'palaman' are likewise available, from cheddar cheese to peanut butter to bottled sardines. They also have their own brand of instant coffee. Pan de Manila has two sizes of the basic bread, regular and large. And since pan de sal can also be served for merienda, Pan de Manila is open all day all the way to early evening. Enter the store and the aroma of freshly baked bread immediately fills your nostrils, enticing you to buy your favourite bread. For good taste and consistency, Pan de Manila deserves five stars.

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Pan de Manila - The Better Living branch of Pan de Manila is one of the biggest of the metrowide chain of bakeries

The Better Living branch of Pan de Manila is one of the biggest of the metrowide chain of bakeries

Pan de Manila - Pesto bread (vegan!)

Pesto bread (vegan!)

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Bread spreads (vegan)

Potter's Bakeshop - This bakeshop always has a steady stream of customers in line for bread or sweet treats.

Potter's Bakeshop

4.0(2 reviews)
8.0 kmLas Pinas City

A friend once told me to support local bakeries because it's the small businesses that need the…read moremost to survive. There's definitely no need for anyone to convince us to buy from Potter's Bakeshop. Located just outside Phil Am Life Village in Las Piñas, this small bakeshop serves the goodness of old-time favorites such as the classic pan de sal, loaf bread, custard cake, simple donut, kababayan, crack bread, crinkles, and so much more. My personal favorites are the pan de coco, the Spanish bread, and the pianono. Their pan de coco filling has just the right sweetness and has a balanced texture. For the Spanish bread, I usually choose the slightly darker ones because taste of the bread itawlf contrasts more with the sweet filling. What I like about their pianono is that it tastes exactly the same even if I eat it from the outermost layer going in (following the roll) - layer of cake, margarine and sugar in every bite. It may sound a bit odd that I appreciate this, but for me, it shows how consistent they are with their baked goods. Insider Tip: We were told that the best time to go is between 9 to 10 am as it's when our favorites are brought out warm and soft from the oven.

This place is a local bakeshop favored by the locals and passerbys for its location, convenience,…read moreand the quality of their baked goodies which is nothing short of astonishing. Construction workers, security guards, students, and even some of the rich folk often pass by to get some of their favorite Pinoy treats. Whether its a pianono, kalihim, or kabayan, anything you buy here will satisfy your taste buds. If my tongue had a mouth it would've thanked me each time I spent ten pesos here, which is often more than enough to get rid of my hunger pains. I became a regular here at some point because I often woke up late for class and ended up having to eat breakfast during my commute. If you've read my review up to this point and found it helpful I just want to ask you a tiny favor, give this place a try and help spread the word. The world needs more good news.

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Potter's Bakeshop - I was halfway through my pianono before I remembered to take a photo. Haha!

I was halfway through my pianono before I remembered to take a photo. Haha!

Potter's Bakeshop - Pianono, kabayan, and kalihim

Pianono, kabayan, and kalihim

Potter's Bakeshop - If you're lucky the lines won't be long

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If you're lucky the lines won't be long

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