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Kapitolyo is a foodie’s haven for unique finds. Discovering new and hidden restaurants is one of our favorite activities, but perusing the dessert menu is definitely a much awaited highlight to any meal. After all, no good meal is ever complete without satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
We’ve already done the desserts edition before in places like Glorietta and the South, but now we venture into Kapitolyo. From waffle pops and avocado cupcakes to crepes and carabao ice cream, here are some the must-try sweet spots in this little Pasig neighborhood.
UCC Clockwork
UCC Clockwork is a third wave cafe concept by UCC that puts the spotlight on in-house roasting machines and local and international single origin coffee. They also offer sumptuous desserts like their Mango Samurai, a bruleed mango crepe drenched in creamy custard, and fluffy Japanese Pancakes.
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2/F The Vantage Gallery, 19 West Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
Cinnabon
Cinnabon sells deliciously fragrant frosted puff treats that are famous all over the world. Aside from their classic cinnamon rolls and its spin-offs, minibon, chocobon, and pecanbon, Cinnabon offers coffee and specialty drinks.
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LG/F Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Kapitolyo, Pasig
Cara Mia
Cara Mia serves authentic Italian gelato and is the brand who pioneered gelato cakes in the country. Their creamy and ultra-smooth frozen treat also comes in the form of shakes and sundaes.
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Basement Level, Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Kapitolyo, Pasig
Love Monday Cafe
Love Monday Cafe serves breakfast, brunch, and breakfast for dinner, as well as unique sweet treats like their colorful coffee drinks and waffle pops, which are made from scratch and showered with confections. The cafe itself has a Southern Californian vibe, but the menu and quirky decorations are influenced by the owner’s adventures all over Asia.
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19 San Rafael St, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(0917) 804-7802
Little Bear Diner
Little Bear is a globally inspired new wave diner that serves indulgent comfort food made from scratch and other organic ingredients. Their offerings are all well-balanced, having a mix of contrasting elements that are somehow harmonious when put together. Foodies have been raving about their half-baked Belgian chocolate chip cookie and Give Me S’mores!
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23 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(0916) 426-8783
Lia’s Cakes in Season
Lia’s, home of the avocado cake, is a quaint cake shop that is best known for their avocado pastries like avocado cupcakes, avocado sans rival, avocado cheesecake, and seasonal sweets such as their Puto Bumbong Cake. Most of their cake items are fruit-based, and are preservative-free.
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25 A&B, East Capitol Dr, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 633-1937
Artisan Emporium
Artisan Emporium, by Chef Mira Cruz, specializes in hand-crafted breads, jams, dips and butter. The brand carries classic favorites with a twist, as well as offerings based on food trends. Try their bestselling S’mores cake and Salted Egg Potato Chips!
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LG/F Estancia Mall, Meralco Ave, Capitol Commons, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 638-5555
Mad Mark’s Creamery
Mad Mark’s Creamery was once a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Kapitolyo that now has 4 other branches all over the metro! They’re famous for their tasty and affordable steaks, but they actually started out selling homemade ice cream. Popular flavors include the Half-Baked Madagascar and Javan Hot Chocolate.
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Pioneer Center, 8006 Pioneer St cor United and Brixton St, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(0927) 334 8134
Purple Yam
Purple Yam is a Brooklyn-based Filipino restaurant that promotes globalization of Filipino cuisine and supports small local producers. Their kiosk at Estancia Mall serves their signature all-natural Filipino-flavored ice cream and has a halo-halo bar for those who’d rather have a more personalized dessert.
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LG/F Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 475-0337
Nicto’s
Nicto’s is a coffee shop in Kapitolyo that offers unique coffee-based drinks like their Holiday Cup, a hazelnut-flavored coffee drink served in a salt-rimmed mug. The cafe also serves pies and bars that perfectly complements their beverages, and promotes goodness by supporting the Better Days Project.
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G/F 58 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
The Flour Girl
The Flour Girl is a bakery and cake shop in Ace Water Spa’s Kapitolyo branch that sells French-American pastries and specialty cakes. The offer made-to-order customized cakes for celebrations, but their crowd favorite are their salted caramel cupcakes.
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G/F D’ Ace Plaza, Brixton cor. United St., Kapitolyo, Pasig
Crepeman
Crepeman serves savory and sweet crepes, with an expanded dessert menu consisting of moist chocolate cake, silvanas, milkshakes, and milkteas. The crepes are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside—a perfect balance of textures and flavor.
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San Rafael cor 1st St, Kapitolyo, Pasig
The Blissful Story Creamery
The Blissful Story sells creamy, premium artisanal carabao ice cream that’s made with all-natural and locally-sourced ingredients. Everything is made by hand, from churning to packing and labeling. The Blissful Story doesn’t have a physical store, but they do deliver your orders to your doorstep.
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Santa Teresita St, Kapitolyo, Pasig
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