But while everyone is fixated on their usual favorites, Cebu is already up and about in the dessert scene. If you’ve got a major sweet tooth, these are some of the restaurants you should put on your next Cebu bucket list. Here, Booky collaborated with JP Gonzaga of @CHUBBYPEROHAPPY<\/a><\/strong> to give you a taste of the destination’s top sweet spots. Check out his feed<\/a> for more drool-worthy food finds!<\/p>\n Famed for being the chocolate experts of the Philippines<\/strong>, The Chocolate Chamber (TCC) is the go-to place for authentic, rich and hearty \u201cSikwati\u201d(chocolate bitter water) and other delicacies made with pure cacao Filipino chocolates–far from your typical supermarket finds. Owner and founder, Raquel Choa<\/strong>, can attest to the benefits of chocolates as she drinks at least 1 glass of Sikwati a day. Fun Fact<\/strong>: TCC’s name is an ode to the Cebu Chamber of Commerce. Insider tip<\/strong>: You can do a Chocolate Tour by appointment at their sister branch, Casa de Cacao, on Topaz St., Casals’ Village, Cebu City. P.S. Their chocolates are perfect for pasalubong<\/em>.<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> Room for Dessert, the dessert arm of the Casa Verde, is a dessert cafe specializing in premium soft serve ice cream with fairy floss<\/strong>. It’s perfect for diners who love beautiful interiors and over-the-top dessert items–best enjoyed with a friend, or even on your own. Insider tip<\/strong>: It can get messy if you don’t eat fast; Take a quick snap so you can enjoy it right away! Fun Fact:<\/strong> <\/span>Room for Dessert <\/span>was initially featured by THE INSIDER.<\/span><\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> The force is strong in this one! Named after the famous queen in the Star Wars movie franchise, Amidala Caf\u00e9 stays true to form by pumping up the quaint caf\u00e9 with everything Star Wars<\/strong>. You\u2019ll find tons of toys, figurines, masks, and wall art of the different characters from the movie franchise. Milkshakes and desserts are also out of this world and over the top. Check out our full feature here.<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> Vanille is a French-inspired cafe<\/strong> that boasts of delicious desserts and pastries like truffle balls, macarons, and cakes. Like their namesake, Vanilla is an important ingredient in most of their dishes. Word is the owner trained in France and fell in love with their culture and dessert offerings, so she brought her learnings in Cebu. The interiors are very lovely and this can be a perfect date place for lovers with a sweet tooth.<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> 10 Dove Street is a charming and cozy bakery and caf\u00e9<\/strong> that serves homemade delicacies. They originally started making cakes at their house-turned-bakery situated at 10 Dove Street, hence the name. While they have tons of branches, their Oakridge branch<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful ones. The place is perfect to unwind and catch a breather after munching down a hearty meal from the nearby restaurants. P.S. Don’t forget to try their coffee!<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> Fudge has got to be one of the go-to places in Cebu thanks to their huge, bang-for-buck food offerings<\/strong>. Diners love their Lava Cake (available in original chocolate or the red velvet)–imagine a soft, moist chocolate cake topped with vanilla ice cream and filled with hot oozing, chocolate. Insider tip:<\/strong> Best to order the Lava Cake in advance because it 20 minutes to prepare. You\u2019ll know when it\u2019s almost done because you\u2019ll smell the awesome chocolate cake being baked from the kitchen.<\/p>\n For @chubbyperohappy, Fudge is one of the most well-rounded restaurants in Cebu \u2013 both their main dishes and their dessert offerings are a must try!<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> Giving you a taste of Europe in Cebu, Tymad Bistro is a bakery, patisserie, and restaurant<\/strong> rolled up into one. It is an awesome place for travel junkies as everything reminds you of France \u2013 from the smell of the bread, the picture frames of famous French landmarks, and the food itself. Even the owner is French, so you know it\u2019s authentic. Fun Fact:<\/strong> The name Tymad means \u201cgood house\u201d in Celtic language, which comes from Britanny, France, where crepes originated.<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> Owned by a Korean couple, Sunday 2pm Caf\u00e9 has gained popularity in Cebu for its quirky design and awesome drinks and desserts. Located at G\/F of Sarrosa Hotel, the cafe shouts Korean charm \u2013 with K-Pop group pictures, post-it messages, stuffed toys, and board games available for you to enjoy. Fun Fact:<\/strong> The caf\u00e9 opened on a Sunday, at 2pm sharp, hence the name.<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> Just as the name connotes, Avalanche Ice Cream Shop makes ice cream as fast as an avalanche<\/strong> can happen. Their special ingredient: liquid nitrogen<\/strong>. Choose from a variety of flavors and ingredients; They\u2019ll mix everything and pour in some liquid nitrogen et viola, instant ice cream! The place is small and unassuming, but the nitrogen show is definitely worth the visit.<\/p>\n No reservations accepted<\/strong> Cebu has a high population of Koreans, so it comes to no surprise that the Bingsu craze would soon reach the Metropolis–and Sulbing, a franchise from South Korea, is leading the pack. With the warm and humid weather in Cebu, this dessert is just perfect.<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> La Marea literally translates to ‘tide<\/em>‘ in Spanish. The name connotes its proximity to nearby bodies of water, hence the tides. They\u2019ve grown to be one of the go-to dessert places in Cebu, famous for their affordable, simple, and just indulgent desserts<\/strong>. You\u2019ve got to try their warm dessert offerings in a cup.<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> From JP Gonzaga of ChubbyPeroHappy:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is but a few of the awesome dessert finds in Cebu. I\u2019ve only been here for a little over a month, and I\u2019m sure there\u2019s more to discover out there. Cebu is a treasure chest for food finds! What\u2019s your favorite dessert on the list? Let us know if you know more sweet finds so we can discover more. But first, I\u2019m hitting the gym. Hahaha!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe Chocolate Chamber<\/a> – Villa Aurora<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries<\/strong>: The Traditional Hot Chocolate (\u201cSikwati\u201d), the TCC Chocolate Moist Cake (with white chocolate filling), Chocolate Truffle<\/pre>\n
\n22 Pres. Quirino St. Villa Aurora, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
\n0917 628 7661<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nRoom for Dessert<\/a> – SM Seaside City<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> Juliana\u2019s Cookie Madness<\/pre>\n
\nSM Seaside City, South Road Properties, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines
\n(032) 513 5655<\/p>\nAmidala Caf\u00e9<\/a> – Maria Christina Arcade<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> Choco CarameLeia Milkshake, Force Choke Milkshake, Wookie Milkshake<\/pre>\n
\nMaria Christina Arcade, Ground floor, 6000 Cebu City
\n0942 613 1367<\/p><\/blockquote>\nVanille<\/a> – Ayala Center Cebu<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> French Macarons, Tiramisu, Chocolate Ganache<\/pre>\n
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\n3\/F Ayala Center Cebu, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines
\n0922 341 6730<\/p><\/blockquote>\n10 Dove Street<\/a> – Oakridge Business Park<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> Ube Gateau, Decadence Cake, and the Fruit Medley Cake<\/pre>\n
\nOakridge Business Park, 880, A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, 6014
\n(032) 418 1010<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nFudge<\/a> – Ayala Center Cebu<\/h2>\n
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Must Try:<\/strong> Lava Cake<\/pre>\n
\n888 A.S. Fortuna St. & 4th Level Ayala Center Cebu, 6000 Cebu
\n(032) 416 1727<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nTymad Bistro<\/a> – Maria Luisa Road<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> Caramel Machiatto paired with some of Tymad\u2019s Chocolate Cake<\/pre>\n
\nMaria Luisa Road, 6016 Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines
\n(032) 239 7385<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSunday 2pm Caf\u00e9<\/a> – Sarrosa Hotel<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> Black Forest Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Cheesecake<\/pre>\n
\nSarrosa Hotel, F. Cabahug St, Cebu City, Cebu
\n(032) 520 5174<\/p><\/blockquote>\nAvalanche Ice Cream Shop<\/a> – Anita’s Building<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> Cebu Mango Ice Cream<\/pre>\n
\nAnita’s Building, Osmena Blvd. Corner J. Llorente St., 6000 Cebu City, Philippines
\n(032) 416 0345<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSulbing Dessert Cafe<\/a> – Gaisano Country Mall<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> Frozen Mango and Cheesecake Bingsu<\/pre>\n
\nGaisano Country Mall, Banilad, Cebu City<\/p><\/blockquote>\nLa Marea<\/a> – The Walk<\/h2>\n
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Must Tries:<\/strong> Frozen Brazo de Mercedes, Warm Brownie ala mode, Silvannas<\/pre>\n
\nThe Walk, Abad St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
\n(032) 416 2348<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n