Cinnamon Dishes & Drinks in Manila to Spice Up Your Life

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When you think about cinnamon, the holidays are usually at the forefront of your mind. There’s nothing like the smell and taste of cinnamon to give that extra umpf to your holiday meals. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be during the holidays to get a taste of this spice.

Cinnamon is used in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savory dishes, and beverages. If you are looking to sample some of the best uses of cinnamon in the city, look no further than this list!

Vegan Horchata – Lágrima

Lágrima is your neighborhood taqueria where regulars and first-timers can enjoy a taste of tacos – LA style. Since its opening in 2016, it has prided itself in using locally sourced ingredients and products made entirely by them. A good example of this is their vegan horchata made with rice, almond, and spiced cinnamon.

Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery.

LÃ¡grima-vegan-horchata — Photo from Facebook | Lágrima

Pumpkin and Cinnamon Soup – Single Origin

Single Origin is the latest joint in the Metro where coffee and alcohol lovers find common ground. Apart from their specialty brews and booze, the restaurant’s menu boasts comfort dishes such as their roasted pumpkin puree soup finished with a pinch of cinnamon and cream.

Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery.

single-origin-pumpkin-cinnamon-soup — Photo from @singleoriginph

Burning Love – Oto

Oto in Poblacion is not just a place where you can get some of the best cocktails in the Metro. It is also a great place where you can hang out and just listen to all sorts of music from their guest DJs – their sound system boasts a wonderful sound. They boast quite an array of cocktails from classic ones to their signature drinks such as the Burning Love, made with Bourbon Whiskey, coconut, passionfruit, mango, cinnamon, lemon, and milk.

Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery.

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Nuggets – Auntie Anne’s

These pretzel nuggets from Auntie Anne’s are pure bliss with every bite. You can enjoy them in a variety of flavors including original, sour cream & onion, almond, and cinnamon sugar.

Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery.

auntie-annes-cinnamon-sugar — Photo from @auntieannesphl

Cinnabon Classic Roll – Cinnabon

You didn’t think we could get through this list without including a cinnamon roll could you? The festive pastry is a delight to have anytime of the year and there are probably countless places in the Metro where you can get the sweet treat but we think Cinnabon’s classic roll still reigns supreme. Do you agree? Tell us the best places in the city to have a cinnamon roll.

Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery.

cinnabon-cinnamon — Photo from @cinnabonphilippines

Bacon French Toast – Refinery

Cinnamon is the main ingredient in every classic recipe of French toast. What makes Refinery’s version special is the addition of maple smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, mozzarella and a side of vanilla cream. The perfect treat for anyone that loves a combination of salty and sweet. Don’t leave without trying their coffee or craft cocktails like the Grand Jalisco – a mix of tequila, Grand Marnier, orange, and cinnamon.

Available for dine-in and take-out.

refinery-french-toast-cinnamon — Photo from @_refinery

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky – Rue Bourbon

Let’s face it, some nights a cocktail just isn’t going to cut it. If you’re looking for something with a little more kick down the hatch, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky shots are available exclusively at Rue Bourbon. Tastes like heaven, but burns like hell!

Available for dine-in.

rue-bourbon-fireball-cinnamon-whisky — Photo from @ruebourbon_mnl

Roast Pork and Chicken – Mamou

It may not be the prettiest dish on the menu but Mamou’s Roast Pork and Chicken is straightforward and so delicious. The simple, Cuban-inspired flavors of the citrus rubbed pork and chicken is made more complex with generous helpings of buttered onions, black beans, white or red rice, and cinnamon saba.

Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery.

mamou-roast-pork-chicken — Photo from Facebook | Mamou – A Home Kitchen

Curry – CoCo Ichibanya

CoCo Ichibanya is a Japanese curry house that offers build-your-own curry plates including beef, pork katsu, seafood, and more. The restaurant’s signature curry blend is a combination of star anise, cumin, garlic, and cinnamon. We love their Cheese Hamburger Curry and the Pork Cutlet Omelet Curry which features a thick and juicy slice of tonkatsu!

Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery.

Dusted Churros – Cioccolata Churros Cafe

Cioccolata is a dessert shop located in The Bayleaf Intramuros. They specialize in everyone’s favorite Spanish pastry – the deep-fried churros – served with the sweet deep of your choice: Coffee Caramel or Spanish tsokolate; or even dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Aside from those, they also offer a variety of sandwiches, sweet treats, as well as hot and cold drinks.

cioccolata-churros-cinnamon-sugar — Photo from Facebook | Cioccolata, The BayLeaf Intramuros

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