There’s a reason why donuts are considered a classic. From their soft and fluffy dough to the variety of toppings and fillings possible, donuts routinely hit the spot. All it takes is a donut, or several, to make your day, with a coffee or drink on the side to make it even better. There’s nothing quite like opening a box of freshly-made donuts, and in Metro Manila, there are many places beyond the big brands that offer the must-have sweet treats. From dessert shops to cafes, take a bite into these donut shops across the city.
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Jack In The Donuts – A Japanese Favorite Comes to Manila
Specialty Japanese donut brand Jack In The Donuts recently opened their first international store, and it’s right here in Manila. Known for their playful and unique selection of flavors, Jack In The Donuts offers customers dozens of options to try and enjoy. From classic flavors to more experimental options based on ingredients around the world such as matcha and kinako (roasted soybean flour), their donuts are a balance of quality, creativity, and authentic taste.
Jack In The Donuts is located at Level 2, Glorietta 4, Makati City.
Baker on East – A Salcedo Hot Spot
This popular Salcedo Village destination doesn’t disappoint when it comes to its desserts, but it’s the donuts that really hit the spot. Their donuts are so in-demand that they are only available from Tuesdays to Sundays and while supplies last. Each week brings something new as they routinely change flavors with fun options and combinations. But regardless of what’s available at the moment, the donuts will consistently impress with their soft texture and rich taste to savor in every bite.
Baker on East is located at Unit G2, Valero Plaza, 124 San Agustin St., Salcedo Village, Makati.
Molly’s Donut & Brunch Cafe – Coffee and Donuts Done Right
Among the Kapitolyo neighborhood’s many trendy and must-visit spots, Molly’s Donut & Brunch Cafe is near the top of the list. They take the idea of coffee and donuts to new heights thanks to their tasty brioche donuts and specialty coffee and drinks that will more than satisfy as an afternoon, or any time of the day, treat. On top of it all, they also offer Asian-inspired meals that you can enjoy with their homemade donuts and drinks.
Molly’s Donut & Brunch Cafe is located at 1/F Pioneer Center Supermarket, Pioneer cor. Brixton, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City.
Bungalow Cafe & Bakery – A Must-Try Spot in Alabang
Southies know how good this gem of a cafe and bakery is, but in case you aren’t, this Alabang favorite offers multiple must-try pastries, chief among them is their popular warm and flavorful brioche donuts. The brunch cafe releases new flavors every week, so feel free to stop by to see what’s on the menu.
Bungalow Café & Bakery is located at Molito Lifestyle Center, Madrigal Ave. cor. Commerce Ave., Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
Donut Lab – Cooking Up Fun Flavors
Based in Mandaluyong City but working on a delivery basis across Metro Manila, Donut Lab is a local artisanal pastry shop specializing in handcrafted donuts. True to their name, they aren’t afraid to experiment with their flavors, resulting in soft, fluffy, and crisp donuts with toppings that aren’t so common in the city but worth a try.
For more information on Donut Lab, check out their Instagram page.
Founders Donuts – Tried-And-Tested Donuts
What Founders Donuts offers is that image of what you think a box of donuts looks like when you were a child, but in real life. And yes, their donuts taste as good as they look. Their soft brioche donuts meet classic and complementary flavors that will have you wanting one more donut after each bite.
For a list of their branches, check out their Instagram page.
Green Bar – Guilt-Free Vegan Donuts
If you find yourself in the Makati area and are in the mood for some donuts, consider stopping by this spot in Legaspi Village. Green Bar offers the indulgent taste of the pastry without the guilty feeling with their vegan donuts. They are carefully crafted to retain the taste of a good handmade donut with quality flavors but using healthier ingredients. It makes for a sweet treat you want to have again and again; just make sure to come early before they sell out for the day.
Green Bar is located at Legaspi Village, Makati City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can visit Jack In The Donuts on Level 2 of Glorietta 4 in Makati City. It is the famous Japanese brand’s first international branch in the Philippines, featuring flavor profiles like matcha and kinako (roasted soybean flour).
Yes, Green Bar in Legaspi Village, Makati, serves 100% plant-based vegan donuts. They craft their donuts using plant-based ingredients while maintaining the rich, fluffy texture of traditional artisanal pastries.
Molly’s Donut & Brunch Cafe in Kapitolyo, Pasig City, pairs homemade brioche donuts with specialty coffee drinks and Asian-inspired brunch meals.
Baker on East is located at Unit G2, Valero Plaza, 124 San Agustin St., Salcedo Village, Makati. Their artisanal donuts are served from Tuesdays through Sundays on a while-supplies-last basis.
Located at the Molito Lifestyle Center in Alabang, Bungalow Cafe & Bakery is renowned for its rotating menu of warm, small-batch, filled brioche donuts, artisanal breads, and all-day brunch offerings.
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