Fudge

Fudge

888 A.S. Fortuna St.

The second time that ikya went to cebu, she met my cousin Angela. the two are 5 years apart in age, Angela being the elder, but despite the age gap, they share a certain bond which I think will never be erased. SWEETS. surely all the girls you know are sugar lovers, but with these two, it’s different. they actually fb each other about what they just had for dessert. so, with that, you can say that this restaurant started a friendship.

Fudge is a tiny restaurant located just outside the city on a very popular food street in Cebu. if you weren't careful, you'd miss it since its small, but once you've been there, you will never miss it anymore.

This is their menu.

 

 These are for dessert.

 Lava Cake. this is their best seller. it is really really really good. it’s a must try. Testament to this is that one time, while in fudge; I saw a food blogger ordering the cake. Curious, I was just observing what he's reaction would be when he tasted it. He took a picture and dug it. Once in his mouth, I could read his lips saying "ohhhhh myyyyy godddddddd" and I swear it was 10 seconds long. And I’m willing to bet you'd say it just as long when you've tasted it.

Macaroons and white chocolate cookie!

This restaurant doesn't only serve desserts though. they also have food like pasta and sandwiches that’s pretty tasty - but we always pass it up to save more room for dessert. 

Chorizo burger! I loved this!

Pesto Pasta - Ikya loves pesto and she loved this version!

Verdict:

- It’s a true to the restaurant name, dessert place. Good for dates and afternoon chill in sessions with the gang

- The price is good. You get what you paid for and more.

- The staff is well mannered and very helpful, especially when they see you confused on what to order.

- Definitely going back.

Cafe Breton

Café Breton, Greenbelt 3

G/F Greenbelt 3, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legaspi St., Ayala Center, Makati City

757-4124 to 25

This is our go to dessert place in Greenbelt. They have yummy crepes! Although this particular branch is full of.....you know girls and their respective white-haired partners, we still enjoy going here because of it's accessibility and ambiance. We recently tried their sandwiches and savory crepes, they too did not disappoint. Parking is easy. Nearest parking space is in Greenbelt 3, near the cinema area.

 Now on to our food adventures in Café Breton…….

Let’s do savory dishes first. Our favorite is the Galette Super Complete – ham, eggs, cheese, tomatoes, mushroom, onion. Egg on top makes it perfect.

Galette Rustique – smoked bacon, tomato provencal, mozzarella, egg. The Smoked Bacon in this dish deserves an applause.

Tuna Melt Sandwich – Creamy tuna spread with melted cheese. Go for this if you want the yummy healthy option.

Mozzarella Burger - Juicy all beef burger patty with a mozzarella surprise, served with a side salad.

Sweet treats…

La Pinay – mango, mango ice cream (supposedly vanilla), and chocolate sauce. This is everyone’s favorite crepe here so we decided to try it. No doubt why it’s the best seller in this restaurant!

Chuck and I decided to be adventurous in one of our crepe so we went with PB&J with Coffee Ice Cream. Heaven on earth! Believe us, it will take you to childhood memory lane. Yum!

 

I was recently introduced to my now favorite Crepe here in Café Breton….Butter and Sugar with Condensed Milk. You might think it’s plain but believe us, this is the best crepe here! You can opt to have fruits with it, but our taste buds are satisfied with just this. Considering that it is the cheapest crepe here, makes it more amazing that it’s our favorite!

Beverages..

We tried their drinks as well. I ordered Café Mocha. Too much froth for me, but taste is good. Best ordered during a rainy day.

Chuck tried their Rootbeer Float. Tasted like a Rootbeer Float. Haha

All enjoyed with my support group.:)

Verdict:

- Dessert place for any type of company.

- Thinking if we can finish their menu in a year. haha

- Price is okay given the serving size and taste.

- Will come back for more crepe because we are addicted to it!

The Ice Cream Bar

The Ice Cream Bar

Joya Tower, Joya Drive, Rockwell Center

Makati City, Metro Manila

403-0891
Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 12:00 pm - 12:00 mn
Fri, Sat: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am

This is our go to dessert restaurant. It’s in Rockwell so it’s very accessible for us. The place is chill so it’s nice to hang out with friends as well. Problem is parking. You can opt to park on the streets outside the restaurant if you get lucky and find one or park in Rockwell and just walk. 

Been here a couple of times so the below is the compilation of our visits. J First is their Heavenly Tuna Melt. We tried eating dinner here before. Sandwich is okay. Nothing fantastic. Ikya tasted something funny about it, but it was okay for me.
 

Chocolaty goodness is what we can say about the Cookies and Cream Split. You can eat this if you are not so mindful of the calories. ;)Best part is the stick-o. Brings back childhood memories. :)

Something Filipino would be the Mangga’t Suman. Thumbs up on this one! Mango ice cream goes really well with the suman. YUM!

Let’s go fruity and healthy with Strawberry Granola Yogurt. Hmmm…naaahhh. Won’t try it again. Didn’t satisfy our dessert craving. Too healthy. Haha

Another fruity dessert, but worth tasting is the Mango Manila Dream. You have to compliment it’s presentation – Martini Glass.

And here is Chuck ready to murder the Strawberry…sundae? Honestly, we don’t remember how this tastes like. But then, we know how forgettable food taste like...unforgettable! haha

Last is my ULTIMATE FAVORITE in this restaurant…Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake. Nothing can better describe how this drink makes me feel but CONTENTMENT. MUST TRY!!! We swear you won’t regret it.

  

Enjoyed with family. :)

Verdict:

- Go to restaurant for a chill dessert place

- Price is okay given the taste and ambient of place

- Will try to taste all their desserts! Goal set!

Chocolate Fire

Chocolate Fire

PDCP Bank Centre, Corner of Leviste Street and Rufino Street

Salcedo Village, Makati

Mon-Thurs: 10:00 am - 12:00am

Fri: 10:00am - 2:00am

Sat: 4:00pm - 2:00am

Sun: 4:00pm - 11:00pm

840 FIRE (3473) or after office hours 840 0808. 

For reservations - 0928-2826527

Ikya had her OJT in Geiser Maclang at Tordesillas Makati. I'd pick her up at around 5 in the afternoon and we'd have dinner somewhere together. On our way home, we'd drive by this restaurant that seems so interesting because of its name, Chocolate Fire. Well, a few months passed and we finally had the courage to go. Why wouldn't we when ikya's favorite food is chocolate? I guess we really had to hahaha! You won't miss it since it has an eye-catching sign. Parking is a bit tricky since its in the makati CBD area. As usual, pay parking, but after 7 its gonna be free. If you get lucky, you'll get parking just outside the restaurant on the streets.

When you step in the restaurant, you'll be surprised how chill this place is. It has a lodge/deli feel to it. They have a sandwich and chocolate area where you can check what they have or opt to view their menu. Here is what we ordered:

Banoffee Pie - Hands down this is the best Banoffee Pie we ever tasted! No kidding. ikya usually doesn't eat Banoffee Pie even in Starbucks, but she tried it in this restaurant to give the dessert another chance. We weren't disappointed. This dessert is the 'must try' of this restaurant.

Their chocolate bar offers customers a whole bunch of shaped chocolates, but really they are all the same. You can choose either milk, chocolate, or dark chocolate to go with your preferred shape. We suggest get the most cheapest shape and pick all the three types of chocolate. You'll be getting the same experience at a cheaper cost. :) But if you want to take a good picture, buy the oddly shaped chocolates like the frog. 

They also offer other food dipped in chocolate like pringles, strawberries, etc... You can choose to try those too. Or try the chocolate with bark. We are not a fan, but that's just us.

We also tried this cake. Forgot the name...so yes taste is normal. Nothing spectacular.

Trying to take a picture of everything....

Verdict:
- Great restaurant where people can talk and hangout. 

- A bit on the pricey side, but it's worth it granted the quality of their products.

- Their service can be improved because chocolate fire neophytes wouldn't really know what to order since there are so many to choose from. So a little help wouldn't hurt.

- We will defintely be coming back for more chocolate and coffee to match!