Kianna and I were in the Katipunan area for a Young Chefs Boot Camp class (more on that in another post) and since we arrived early we decided to kill time by using one of my Enjoy Philippines vouchers. The Coffee Beanery is located in the same building as the Center for Culinary Arts where we would be having our cooking class. It’s also under the well known Cravings group of restaurants.
The voucher offered Complimentary Unlimited Coffee and Cake. There cafe part was unfortunately under construction so we were brought to a section of the dining area by the temporary UCC (Unlimited Coffee and Cake) section.
It was a bit disappointing because they had various cakes but only cupcakes were offered to us and only 3 varieties. We had presented our voucher beforehand so it may have also explained the less than satisfactory service. Although the staff was kind when approached a little more effort could have been made.
The chocolate cupcake with marshmallow topping was the best for me. The carrot cake was a bit dry but the topping was alright. The UCC is at Php200+ (tax) and it wouldn’t be worth it even if it was unlimited. Only having 3 choices and cupcakes at that when it claims to be “Unlimited Coffee and Cakes” I at least expected a cake in the mix.
Sadly, I wouldn’t recommend this particular offer but I don’t discount the restaurant as a whole since Cravings offers delicious dishes.
It may have just been my voucher which still shouldn’t be the reason for the less than enticing food and service.
Nonetheless, Kianna and I had an enjoyable time talking and speculating what food we would be making later that day.
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I think I’m done with vouchers unless they’ve been presented me as gifts, hehe. It’s good that you and your daughter didn’t let that glitch get in the way of your bonding time. 🙂 That cupcake looks yummy though, it wasn’t?
Hi May, Yes, this voucher in particular was also a gift. Though I recommend vouchers from Metro Deal and Deal Grocer as I’ve had good experiences with them. The cupcakes were alright but finding out that’s not what they usually offer made the experience disappointing. If I had known I would have inquired more about it. Thanks for the visit!
Yum… this a good place to satisfy the sweet tooth!
I hope the cupcakes taste good. I’ll be disappointed if I won’t see cakes too.
Would have been nice if they had a larger selection of cupcakes. Or cakes for that matter. 🙂
Absolutely agree Rebel Sweetheart. 🙂
I also have enjoy card. and before the voucher expires, I guess I should take a visit at Coffee Beanery!
I love the discounts and vouchers in Enjoy Phils!
It is been a while the last time I was in Coffee Beanery, probably there are a lot better cafes and desserts bar now offering more delectable desserts 🙂