Your Guide to Different Kinds of Pastries in Manila

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Whether it’s for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert, pastries certainly satisfy your palate and your hunger. If you’re a pastry lover like us, then you know the rush of excitement when you step into a bakery and smell that oven-baked deliciousness of fresh pastries.

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And so, if you’re on a mission to taste all kinds of pastries that Manila has to offer, we got you covered. Take a look at the spots and restos where you can get croissants, pies, ensaymadas, and more!

Croissants

Almond Croissant – The French Baker

We have France to thank for this pastry and The French Baker for making them so damn delicious. Each bite is light, flaky, and buttery, making it the perfect pair with coffee. French Baker also offers other goodies like danishes, turnovers, muffins, cookies, buns, and breads that will make your mouth water!

Available for: Dine-in, take-out, and delivery via GrabFood and foodpanda. You may also order here.

The French Baker croissant — Photo from Facebook: The French Baker

Butter Croissant – Bake House Manila

Bake House Manila has got it all when it comes to eye-catching pastries and crave worthy creations. Their croissants come in flavors like butter, chocolate, almond, and nutella! Plus, they’ve also got savory pastries like chicken pot pie and beef pie, quiches, and sausage rolls, cookies bars, sandwiches, and breads.

Available for: Take-away and delivery from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Message them to order.

Bake House Manila croissant — Photo from Facebook: Bake House Manila

Pies

Pecan Pie – M Bakery

M Bakery is a world-reowned bakery that’s best loved for their outstanding recipe of banana pudding. But did you know that they also serve other baked goods like cakes, cookies, brownies and pies? Choose from Apple, Apple Crumb, Pecan, or Fruit Crisps!

Available for: Pick-up or delivery via your preferred courier. Call them to order.

M Bakery PH pecan pie — Photo from Facebook: M Bakery PH

Banoffee Pie – Banapple Pies and Cheesecakes

Out of everything on Banapple’s menu, Banoffee Pie is one that you have to try the most. This pastry is their best-seller for delicious reasons which you’ll understand when you take a bite of that rich, indulgent, and wonderfully balanced pie.

Available for: Dine-in, take-out, and delivery. You may also order online.

Banapple banoffee pie — Photo from Facebook: Banapple

Brioche

Peach Brioche – Kumori

Kumori’s best-sellers Hanjuku Ube, Melon Pan, and Signature Cheese Tarts are made fresh every with premium ingredients, which is why they are delectable in taste. If you’re up for something fruity and creamy, their Peach Brioche is for you. It combines a rich custard filling and sweet peaches, plus a Japanese Saboro Crumble.

Available for: Take-out or delivery. Order through Booky.

kumori peach brioche — Photo from Facebook: Kumori Philippines

Chocolate Custard Brioche – Bungalow Cafe + Bakery

Go crazy with the assortment of Brioche pastries that Bungalow Cafe has on their menu! We highly recommend the Chocolate Custard Brioche, Berry Custard Brioche, and Pistachio Pain Perdu!

Available for: Dine-in and take-out. You may pre-order through their wesite

Bars & Brownies

Double Chocolate Pecan Bar – Starbucks

It’s almost impossible to skip the pastry display when you’re ordering your signature coffees from Starbucks. They offer all sorts of mouthwatering creations; from savory pastries like Four Cheese Flatbread and Corned Beef Pandesal, to sweet treats like Sticky Cinnamon Bun and Double Chocolate Pecan Bar.

Available for: Dine-in, take-out, or delivery. Check out their list of baked goods here.

starbucks pecan bar — Photo from Facebook: Starbucks Philippines

Revel Bars – Bo’s Coffee

Another coffee shop that serves heavenly desserts and pastries is Bo’s Coffee. Their selection of cheesecakes are to die for, but their revel bars are the perfect marriage of chocolate ganache and oatmeal. Don’t miss out on their fudge brownies and carrot bars, too!

Available for: Dine-in, take-out, and delivery.

bo's coffee revel bar — Photo from website: boscofee.com

Muffins & Cupcakes

Blueberry Muffins – The Wholesome Table

The Wholesome Table brings all the good stuff and none of the guilt to your belly! Their muffins, as well as their other pastries are handmade, all-natural, and organic with no added refined sugar or hydrogenated oils. They even have vegan, gluten-free, and paleo options!

Available for: Order through Booky.

The Wholesome Table muffin — Photo from Facebook: The Wholesome Table

Mocha Buttercreme Fudge Cupcake – Mom & Tina’s Bakery Cafe

Comfort food you say? Mom & Tina’s Bakery Cafe is the place to go. This spot is the perfect brunch place where you can enjoy savoury meals, luxurious desserts, and delicious coffee. They have a whole line of cupcakes and muffins that are worth the try, but we strongly suggest the Mocha Buttercreme Fudge Cupcake!

Available for: Al fresco dine in, take out and delivery via Grabfood or Foodpanda. You may also call their branches to order directly.

Mom & Tina's Bakery Cafe cupcakes — Photo from Facebook: Mom & Tina’s Bakery Cafe

Ensaymada

Ensaymada – Cafe Mary Grace

Cafe Mary Grace’s Ensyamada is happiness in food form. It’s pillowy, light, and delicate, with 100% real butter and eggs and topped with grated Edam Cheese. Here’s the perfect pasalubong to the family or an indulgen treat for yourself!

Available for: Dine-in, take-out, or delivery via Grab Food or Pickaroo. You may also order through their website.

Mary Grace Cafe ensyamada — Photo from Facebook: Mary Grace Cafe

Salted Egg Custard Ensaymada – Buttery & Co.

What’s better than ensaymada? One that has salted egg custard in it! Buttery & Co’s divine creation is a favorite of many because of its rich custard filling, its soft brioche bun, and that tangy kick of freshly powdered cheese.

Available for: Pick-up and delivery. Message them on Instagram or Facebook for orders. You may also order through their website.

Buttery & Co ensaymada — Photo from Facebook: Buttery & Co

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