Who needs a sugar daddy when you’ve got sugar?
Desserts are a hit or miss but thankfully, these featured sweets are sure-fire ways to brighten up your day.
Who isn’t fond of unique desserts? Because we are obsessed. Check out our series featuring awesome dessert finds in Kapitolyo, Maginhawa, SM North, and even down South. This time around, we scoured through Ortigas to find the sweetest gems. Strategically located in one of the main business districts in the metro, these places can be your new go-to dessert spots after lunch, after hours, or during weekends for some sweet catching up with your friends.
Whether it’s Korean bingsu, homemade ice cream, or egg waffles you’re craving for, these places definitely deserves a spot on your Booky ‘MUST-TRY‘ list!
Tsujiri – Podium
Founded in 1860, Tsujiri is a Japanese matcha brand from Uji Kyoto, Japan that has been around for over 155 years. It was first established by Riemon Tsuji who had a mission of improving the tea industry by using the finest quality of Uji matcha and Gyokuro tea leaves. Tsujiri specializes in authentic, premium green tea drinks and are the pioneer in matcha infused desserts – from ice cream to cakes and pastries.
Insider tip: Buy 1 get 1 Houjicha Float with Booky! Read more here.
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The Podium, 18 ADB Ave., Ortigas, Mandaluyong
Cupcakes by Sonja – SM Megamall
No matter how many other cupcake brands have opened all around the metro, Cupcakes by Sonja’s will still remain as one the most loved gourmet brands that perfectly knows their craft when creating one-of-a-kind, delectable cupcakes. Must-tries: Vanilla Sunshine, S’mores Tart, Red Velvet Vixen and Choco Cream Pie.
Insider tip: Buy 1 get 1 cake slices with Booky! Read more here.
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GF SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 463-3395
Tous Les Jours – various branches
Tous Les Jours a French-Asian Bakery, meaning of ‘EVERYDAY’, serving a unique selection of baked goods and beverages made with the highest quality ingredients from South Korea. If you’re looking for an indulgent treat or little something to bring home to loved ones, you can get TWO MINI CASTELLAS for the price of one with Booky.
The Lost Bread – SM Megamall
The Lost Bread is a homegrown dessert cafe specializing in French toasts and milkshakes. Their name, ‘The Lost Bread’, is a direct translation of ‘pain de perdu’, the stale bread used to make French toast. You can also get Buy 1 Get 1 milk tea drinks through the Booky app – find out how.
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Overdoughs – Ayala Malls The 30th
Enjoy doughnut holes, beignets, loukomades (Greek doughnuts), and more at Overdoughs. This is their second branch in the Metro.
Also read: 12 New Heavenly Dessert Places to Visit in Metro Manila
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3/F Ayala Malls The 30th, 30 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
Sunnies Cafe – SM Megamall
Sunnies Cafe is an LA-inspired cafe-slash-restaurant that’s all about fusing together all that the Sunnies brand stands for: fashion, food, travel, and more. Try their bestselling Funfetti and Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie. This is their 2nd branch. See our full feature here. You can also get Buy 1 Get 1 Sunnies Pork Bowl through the Booky app!
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2/F SM Megamall, Bridgeway, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
Yo! Panda – SM Megamall
Yo! Panda is a homegrown and family-owned modern Hong Kong-style restaurant serving Asian-inspired dishes and desserts. Try their newest, Choco Matcha Jelly Egg Waffle Sundae! Read our full feature here.
Insider tip: Get Buy 1 Get 1 Plain Bubble Waffles from Yo! Panda through the Booky app!
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4/F SM Megamall, Bldg A., Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(0917) 894-2633
Cafe Flafe – Grand Emerald Tower
A flower and coffee shop in one, Flafe is actually a wordplay between the words ‘flower’ and ‘café’. They are famous for their bingsu, so must-tries here are the Injulmi Bingsu, Chocolate Bingsu and Mango Bingsu.
Also featured here: 13 Hidden Restaurant Gems in Ortigas, Pasig
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118 Grand Emerald Tower, Emerald Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
(0917) 717-0042
Emack & Bolio’s – Ayala Malls The 30th
Hailing all the way from Boston, Emack & Bolio’s is a popular chain of ice cream stores that was founded by Robert Rook back in 1975.
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Ayala Malls The 30th, 30 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
Fritoss – Ayala Malls The 30th
Fritoss is all about fried comfort food, such as fries, croquers, and sausages, accompanied by your choice of dip. For dessert, they have their Oreo Batter Balls that goes well with their liquid cheesecake dip.
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2/F Ayala Malls The 30th, 30 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 755-3084
Custaroonery by Gigi – various branches
In 1999, Gigi Gaerlan serendipitously invented a uniquely delicious and deliciously unique dessert. The custaroon is the ultimate mashup dessert. It consists of a melt-in-your-mouth flan base and a chewy macaroon crown. We can’t get enough of this custardy treat so it’s great that they have two locations in the Ortigas Area: Ayala the 30th and SM Megamall.
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Papa Diddi’s et al – Sapphire Bloc
Papa Diddi’s is a homegrown all-local ice cream parlour that uses ingredients sourced directly from farms, markets & gardens all over the Philippines. Try unique flavors such as the Sweet Basil, Screamy Pumpkin, and Roasted Forbidden Rice that can be served in a waffle cone, cup, or cereal bowl. Check out our full feature here.
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North Tower, The Sapphire Bloc Building, Sapphire Road cor Onyx and Garnet St, Ortigas, Pasig
(0937) 890-5712
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory – SM Megamall
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory is a dessert souvenir shop widely popular in Japan, mainly its capital. It’s operated by the Sucrey candy company that’s also behind other sweet confections like The Maple Mania, côte cour, and Tsukiji Chitose.
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GF SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
Joseph’s Craft Ice Cream – Shangri-la Mall
Joseph’s is one of the new kids on the block and they’re making headlines with their nitrogen ice cream. You can customize your orders with toppings like nuts, mallows, etc. Try flavors like Cognac Cream, Bacon Crisp, and Mango Basil.
Also featured here: 10 Cool Spots for Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
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Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
Hobing Korean Dessert Cafe – SM Megamall
Hobing Korean Dessert Cafe is a bingsu cafe most known for their wide variety of bingsu creations – exactly 10 flavors to choose from! Some of these are the Strawberry Bingsu, Choco Cookie Bingsu, Injeolmi Bingsu, and Matcha Bingsu. They also have a branch in Shangri La Mall.
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4/F SM Megamall, Bldg D, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
Cafe Pronto – Marco Polo Hotel
Cafe Pronto of Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas is a haven for coffee and dessert lovers because of their wide selection of breads, pastries, and specialty coffee. Tip: Visit them from 7:30 pm onwards and get 50% off on all of their small cakes, breads, and sandwiches. Check out VU’s and Cucina of Marco Polo too!
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G/F Marco Polo, Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 720-7777
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory – SM Megamall
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is an international dessert kiosk franchise known for their gourmet chocolate, chocolate dipped bananas, and of course, caramel apples! They also have chocolate haystack, chocolate barks, chocolate-covered potato chips, chocolate-covered orange peels and even chocolate truffles. They also have a branch in Shangri-La Mall.
Also featured here: 18 of the Newest Dessert Trends We Saw in Manila this 2016
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SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
BLK 513 – SM Megamall
Blk 513 is the first to offer Dark Skim, Activated Charcoal-enhanced frozen yogurt in the Philippines. While they’re only serving their Dark Skim yogurt in their Megamall branch, they now have new offers such as the Super Skim Cup and bottled dessert drinks in their SM North Edsa branch and S Maison branch.
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2/F SM Megamall, Bldg A, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 987-7633
Pi Breakfast and Pies – The Grove by Rockwell
Pi Breakfast and Pies is a breakfast cafe and restaurant that specializes in sweet and savory pies. Try flavors like the S’mores Pie, Chocolate Raspberry Pie, and Apple Gruyere Pie. Its first branch in Teacher’s Village is a pioneer in the all-day breakfast category.
Also featured here: 10 New Restaurants to Check Out at The Grove by Rockwell
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Grove Retail Row, The Grove by Rockwell, near Ortigas Ave, C5, Ugong, Pasig
(0915) 258-3314
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