Out of the Ordinary Sweet Treats in Metro Manila
Have a sweet tooth? Browse through these 6 delectable yet distinct goodies for the dessert you definitely deserve.
Words Mika Geronimo
March 5, 2024
Photos courtesy of Meet Fresh
Let's face it, no meal ever feels complete without capping it off with a dessert of your liking. And, we can't blame you. As the summer heat begins to creep in, or even after a long day's work filled with nothing but stress, perhaps a sweet treat is enough to turn things around.
If you're looking to switch up your usual order of sugary delights, here are six sweet treats around Metro Manila worth trying out to satisfy your cravings.
Egg Tarts Manila
Seems familiar? Egg Tarts Manila is the bazaar-favorite you may have seen popping up at several malls and events around the metro. Who could resist their delectable Portuguese egg tarts, which come in more than 10 different flavors, like ube macapuno, matcha, peach mango float, and cereal milk.
Find it here: Egg Tarts Manila accepts online orders via eggtartsmnl.com.
Meet Fresh
For a cleaner, more refreshing pick-me-up, look no further than the beloved Taiwanese dessert chain Meet Fresh. The brand offers a variety of traditional sweet treats, from bowls of shaved ice with taro, grass jelly, or tofu pudding to your classic milk teas.
Find it here: Meet Fresh has branches at Podium Mall, Robinsons Magnolia, Robinsons Manila, S Maison Mall, and SM Air.
Kurimu
Beat the heat with these Japanese-inspired scoops from Kurimu. From their salty and sweet Miso Mascarpone with Passion Fruit Almond Praline to their savory Japanese Sweet Corn with Miso-cured Smoked Bacon, step out of your comfort zone and treat yourself to more exciting and experimental ice cream flavors.
Find it here: Kurimu has branches in Mitsukoshi Mall, Glorietta 4, SM Aura Premier, Uptown Mall, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, and Robinsons Magnolia.
Crepe Glazik
Oui, oui! Makati’s Crepe Glazik has shaped up to be a beloved cafe thanks to its savory and sweet selection of authentic French crepes. So much so that the spot has also been frequented by the likes of the French Embassy. Their sweet crepes are also best paired with their artisanal gelato, made fresh daily and in-store.
Find it here: Crepe Glazik is located at the Cambridge Center, Tordesillas St., Makati City.
Hobing
For your fix of the classic Korean milky shaved ice dessert bingsu, Hobing has got you covered. Whether it's Asian flavors like injeolmi and matcha or tried-and-true favorites like mango and choco brownie, Hobing’s bingsu is a sure-fire way to keep cool this summer.
Find it here: Hobing has branches at Glorietta 4 and Eastwood Techno Plaza.
Aichi Cafe
Remember the mochi craze in the 2010s? Neighborhood cafe Aichi Cafe is reviving that and more with their Instagram-worthy Japanese desserts like daifuku or filled mochi, ice cream mochi, and mochi bites. Matcha lovers can also try out their unique spin on matcha, whether it's in their mochi, soft serve, or drinks.
Find it here: Aichi Cafe is located at 247 Del Monte Ave., Brgy. Manresa, Quezon City, Philippines.
