Bake & More — Restaurant in Cebu City

This auspicious coffee shop serves much more than just coffee, as what their name may suggest, beyond beverages and bread.

Baking and Whipping up artisan-esque pastries and breads, Cooking fine dishes from various national origins, they serve their products within an aptly comfy and humble decorated store, a quite fine balance between wonderfully made food, and a wonderfully decored ambience, within their small yet also humble space.

Their products that are worth noting, for me, were their "Nasi Sambal Goreng", "Bake & More Cajun Sandwich", "Strawberry Peach Danish", and "Blueberry-filled Berliner". All of which passed my taste test with flying colors and flavors, flavors of which I wouldn't expect a store that calls itself a coffee shop could serve.

But still, they absolutely compensate for their quality with mighty prices, just as plenty other higher class cafes, restaurants, and other fellow coffee shops do.

While I concede and believe they of course have earned their prices, and even still offer special discounts for their breads and pastries in the early evening, it places the coffee shop a tad out of reach from complete and utter perfection of an establishment, in my book.

But, to sum up my review,

This place deserves their class, offering delicious meals, sandwiches, beverages, and pastries, all of which are exemplary, even against their competitors here in Cebu City.

Of course, assuming, you can afford their high prices.

Although, a helpful tip for those that wish to spare their wallets by a slight, their breads and pastries have a special discount from 6-8 pm daily.

An earned "Must...

I tried their laksa noodle soup, and while the broth had some richness, I wished it were even more so, given how Malay dishes are known for their bold flavors. What stood out to me were the toppings—the fish balls and assorted meats were delicious and really elevated the dish, preventing it from feeling too bland. I also found the noodles a bit tough; a slightly longer cook time could have made them softer and improved the overall experience.

We visited on a quiet Thursday afternoon in late May, and the atmosphere was peaceful. The restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood, and I must say, their coffee was excellent—fragrant, strong, and paired with...

Outside chairs are metal and not comfortable. Hardly encourages you to sit back and relax and order that third cup of coffee.

Coffee is rather good even if served in a paper cup ,however after visiting for breakfast on two consecutive Sunday mornings I found the food quality varied. Breakfast the first visit was not bad at all, the second visit I was disappointed, and this place is not cheap!

After breakfast each visit I purchased a light rye loaf. It's obvious the first loaf I bought was not fresh, and for the price selling yesterday's bread should have the...