The Giving Café (TGC) — Restaurant in Mandaluyong

Update (1/19): We decided to go here again on a Sunday during lunchtime. I ordered their Lu Rou Fan Taiwanese fried chicken and my fiancée got their daing na bangus. For sharing, we ordered their salted egg shrimp. We were both very satisfied with our orders. Everything was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. I’m impressed with the Taiwanese chicken. It was very “giving”. Serving time was also good. However, we were very much glad we ordered their signature drinks which instantly made it in our favorites list - TGC Timplado and Timplado Puti. Don’t miss these!

Thank you very much, Jess! Your recommendations were on point and we will definitely come back to try other dishes. There are a lot that we would want to try next.

First review: We've been wanting to try this out since a friend of ours recommended the venue for an event. However, we waited 50 minutes just for bacon and eggs (Kuya's Bacon) that we almost left. The place was packed yes but the people who came later got their order first.

The bacon was really salty for some reason and we only liked the sauce. The yogurt drinks were overpriced for the taste.

We're not sure if we're gonna give it another go. Their sisig does...

Food and Beverages: I asked them to serve their best iced coffee and I wasn't disappointed. Iced Mocha for 105.00 php!! Less sugar and more of bitter taste from roasted coffee beans. I'll definitely try each of their menu every week. Location: It is situated outside mall or any building establishment which I am very fond of. It is in the intersection road quite near to EDSA. Place is clean and when you open the entrance door, you'll smell the coffee aroma welcoming you. Best when you just want to take a break like reading books, listening to music and watching movies. They have different kind of chair you may want to seat to feel comfortable. Staff: 5 star. They are literally into making sure that you'll have the best experience. I have ordered Lomi and they keep on updating me on when it will be served. They always wear the smile and makes them very approachable. Price: I'd say it is cheap when your paying for good food, nice place and good...

Sadly, their service is no longer good.

I ordered for a clam linguine and knowing that it will take time, I ordered for pan de sal because I was hungry. Sadly, it took awhile even for the pan de sal to arrive.

When my clam linguine arrived, i needed to call the server to ask for another saucer to put the discarded shells. Whereas, it should be a protocol.

Our bill summed up to Php 1012.00. I gave the server Php1,100.00. Then, he returned and gave back the one hundred pesos and ask for the 12 coins. However, I told have no coins with me. So he went back to the cashier. Again, he returned to me with 90 pesos and again asked for 2 pesos. I told him if i need to show him my wallet to prove that I have no coins with me. It did not sit well on me that he keeps on asking for coins as if I am lying.

Did not enjoy my experience with...