Drinks and desserts in UP Town Center

Drinks and desserts in UP Town Center that you can enjoy any time of the day.

Baker & Cook
Baker & Cook is new to the Bistro Group and they focus on bread and pastries that can give you a comforting afternoon and great menu to match with coffee. They also have amazing desserts that play with our taste buds to cap off a satisfying meal. Chocolates, custard, jams and more can contribute to a tea party and fun conversations.

Instagram: @BakerandCookPH

Shakeaway
The biggest milkshake store that I've been because it can create many of your desired milkshake flavors in one place! And they named their milkshake very unusually: think of any boy's or girl's name and they will have it crafted for you -- complete with chocolate or candy sprinkles over a tall cloud of whipped cream! They also have healthy options like granola and oats too. Just find the huge white place near Gringo's.

Instagram: @ShakeawayPhilippines

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Probably where I can be spotted when I'm at UP Town Center, sipping coffee, chatting or making myself busy with the reliable internet, thank to my Swirl card perks. CBTL is a comfortable meeting place for people of all sorts. Whether it's coffee, frappe or tea, it is always a must-try. Lifehack: refillable hot water when you order tea.

Instagram: @cbtlph

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MANILABAKE by Serye Cafe Filipino

the Katipunan road in Quezon City always fascinates me with the variety of things to see. one of which is the young bakeshop in front of the previous landmark, Katips Bar. called Manilabake, from the group behind the success of Serye Cafe Filipino. started last July, the bakeshop has not only satisfied the bread lovers but meal lovers as well.
owner Gretchen Lim shares how the sumptuous delicacies are also contributing to sustainability of local labor and production of local products. this is to honor the hard labor and dedication of local workers who produce the ingredients to their products. also, with family tradition, the methods that underwent to create dishes that everybody would love. creating pastries are not easy nor quick, says Gretchen, like the staple pan de sal takes about 12 hours for that perfect rise. the other dishes and pastries had undergone extensive studies and mixing it with the Lim's culinary expertise -- to satisfy and also to promote the rare and special culture here in the country. you are also guaranteed of freshly-made, chemical-free dishes and using natural preservation methods.

Manilabake would originally just sell breads and pastries. but with increasing demand from customers that would like to stay in its calming ambiance, the management has increased its line of products with meals and appetizers for long chats, lounging and even a short break time.
for a good morning, try their warm Champorado made with tapol or wild rice in chocolate. this porridge is best mixed with coconut milk and best served warm. for your comfort during cold and wet days, try their Shepherd's Pie, mashed potato and camote on top of meat filling.

MANILABAKE by Serye Cafe Filipino is located at 206-A Katipunan Ave., Blue Ridge A, Quezon City. they are open 6AM - 9AM from Monday to Sunday and delivers within 5-kilometer radius. for orders, call (02) 5091973 or 0916-4984547.

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