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This is the real deal. Nanay Lita cooks everything fresh in the morning. The sinigang has that perfect sour kick. Get there before noon or the kare-kare runs out.

The sourdough here has a proper crust and chewy crumb. Their pandesal is a modern take, softer and buttery. Pre-order on weekends or you'll miss out.

These cookies are dangerously good. The ube crinkles are soft inside with a perfect crackle on top. Worth the walk to Malanday.

You don't have to wait for Simbang Gabi to get real puto bumbong. Aling Beb makes it fresh with actual bamboo. The butter and muscovado on top is perfect.

These cookies are dangerously good. The ube crinkles are soft inside with a perfect crackle on top. Worth the walk to Malanday.

You don't have to wait for Simbang Gabi to get real puto bumbong. Aling Beb makes it fresh with actual bamboo. The butter and muscovado on top is perfect.

Kuya Rod has been here for years. The sauce is the secret. Spicy vinegar with onions. Pairs perfectly with ice-cold Mountain Dew from the sari-sari next door.

The sourdough here has a proper crust and chewy crumb. Their pandesal is a modern take, softer and buttery. Pre-order on weekends or you'll miss out.

You don't have to wait for Simbang Gabi to get real puto bumbong. Aling Beb makes it fresh with actual bamboo. The butter and muscovado on top is perfect.

If you need a quiet place to work or just want good coffee that isn't a chain, this is it. The Benguet pour-over is smooth. Pastries are baked fresh every morning.

This is the real deal. Nanay Lita cooks everything fresh in the morning. The sinigang has that perfect sour kick. Get there before noon or the kare-kare runs out.

Real tea, not that powdered stuff. The brown sugar fresh milk hits different when you're walking around Shoe Ave on a hot day. Affordable and the staff is super friendly.

Kuya Rod has been here for years. The sauce is the secret. Spicy vinegar with onions. Pairs perfectly with ice-cold Mountain Dew from the sari-sari next door.