Joel’s PlaceWho needs a special occasion to indulge in good pastries? Take your pick from a variety of flaky croissants to delicate macarons, best enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee as a morning pick-me-up or as a teatime indulgence. We’ve listed our favorite restaurants that have the perfect pastry selection to brighten up your brunch experience.

Joel’s Place

Every batch of The Baker at Joel’s Place goodies is sure to satisfy. Classic favorites and new flavors come together as they pride themselves on offering desserts for every occasion. Joel’s Place is located at the G/F The Proscenium Retail Row; operating hours MondaySunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tel. no. 8-899-7034.

Wildflour

Wildflour offers a wide selection that caters to every brunch fancy. They have an inhouse bakery that allows them to produce pastries fresh out of the oven. Bite into flaky croissants, pain au chocolat and an assortment of Danish pastries filled with everything from fresh fruit to rich custard. Find Wildflour at 8 Rockwell; operating hours Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Tel. no. 8-850- 5503.

Buttery & Co.

Buttery & Co. takes its pastries up a notch by letting the simple magic of butter shine through. Standouts are the cheese tarts, mille feuilles and the tres leches cake topped with strawberries. These pair perfectly with a frothy cappuccino or a calamansi soda. Buttery & Co. can be found at the G/F of Edades Tower & Garden Villas; operating hours MondaySunday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Tel. no. 0966-896-0507.

Your Daily Bread (The Grove Retail Row)

Your Daily Bread offers a delightful morning routine with fresh-baked selections. Its milk rolls and coffee buns are a crowd favorite—the milk rolls for their light and pillowy texture, and the coffee buns for the decadent flavor. For a savory finale, go classic with the Italian baked egg and cheese with sausage. Visit Your Daily Bread at the G/F of The Grove Retail Row; operating hours MondaySunday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Tel. no. 0956-798 6501.

Purple Oven (Santolan Town Plaza)

Purple Oven has long been known for cakes and pastries. Go for the revel bars—a cookie dough crust layered with chocolate fudge, oats, nuts and cookie bits. The white chocolate chunk and chocolate macadamia are top picks. For savory options, try the sausage bun, sausage puff, and ham and cheese croissant. Find Purple Oven at the G/F of Santolan Town Plaza; operating hours Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tel. nos. 0919-857-6504 or 8-400-4351.

Paul Boulangerie

The aroma of Paul Boulangerie’s freshly baked bread and buttery croissants will transport you to the streets of Paris. Try the strawberry eclair and multi fruit tartlet or the ensaymada croissant and walnut pastry with a cup of coffee. Paul Boulangerie is located at the R1 Level of Power Plant Mall; operating hours Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tel. nos. 0927-288-1646, 0936-334-2609, 7-753-6954 or 7-759-8655.

Sentro Artista (Arton Strip)

Sentro Artista celebrates Filipino talent with its mix of art, coffee and culture. After admiring the stunning art display, have a cup of their award-winning coffee alongside pastries created by local bakers. We recommend the crème brûlée cake that’s truly heaven on a plate! Sentro Artista is located at the UG/F of Arton Strip; operating hours Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tel. no. 0917-636- 4232.

Your midmorning routine just wouldn’t be complete without a sweet ending. Share these little bites of joy with friends or family—they taste even sweeter when savored together.

Your Daily Bread

Sentro Artista

(Story/Photos by:Kayla Bertulfo)