When I learned about Wadough's -- a quaint cafe and dessert place along Maginhawa St. in Quezon City, I got so excited, I couldn't wait to go. And it was all because of the Charcoal Latte, me being a huge fan of everything black, especially food. Up until that point last April, black coffee (I mean activated charcoal-infused coffee and not just a cup of joe without cream and sugar) was still rare, if not unheard of in the country,
so imagine my excitement learning there was now a place where
I could have it. Best of all, it's very near, just in Maginhawa,
that "eat street" where I feel I belong. Haha!
I learned that Wadough's is owned by a multi-awarded baker by the name
of Wado, hence the business name. You should see his creations
posted in Wadough's' FB page. They are stunning!
so imagine my excitement learning there was now a place where
I could have it. Best of all, it's very near, just in Maginhawa,
that "eat street" where I feel I belong. Haha!
I learned that Wadough's is owned by a multi-awarded baker by the name
of Wado, hence the business name. You should see his creations
posted in Wadough's' FB page. They are stunning!
Anyway, my daughter and I were there for late lunch
one summer afternoon and had:
Not a morning person, P250.
My daughter's choice. She was curious about lechon longanisa. I wondered about the taste, too and had a bite. My taste buds found no distinct lechon taste but nevertheless liked the native sausage as an all-day breakfast treat. The right flavors were there -- porcine and the spices -- and none of too much salt, thankfully.
Breakfast of champions, P250.
My order. Well, I had just read that bacon was health food, afterall. People who are into ketogenic diet make it a part of their meal plan. Now I had an excuse for eating bacon, which I used to shun. Haha! The hefty serving of rice and hashbrown would spell disaster for my diabetic diet, however, so those two I ate sparingly. I loved the beans, though, as well as the perfectly fried eggs.
This elegant piece of cake is what I considered the highlight of our Wadough's experience. Apart from its beauty, it was a delight to eat: moist, with the sapidity of chocolate only Davao tablea ganache possesses but incredibly, just a hint of sweetness! And the salted cheesecake center was a nice, welcome surprise. The server told us proudly and matter-of-factly, that their Black Bottoms was a winner, literally, in a startup business (food edition) tilt sponsored by Globe. Now if it's Globe the telecom firm, I don't really know. But I would agree to giving the Black Bottoms cupcake a high grade both for its aesthetic and gastronomic qualities.
There is no contention. It's a winner!
Strawberry shortcake, P130/slice
We loved this one too although not as much as the Black Bottoms. For one thing, we thought the slice was too thin. Still, it was good companion to a cup of coffee.
Charcoal latte, P180.
Whether the activated charcoal that gave this cup of coffee its classy black color gave it a different taste, I didn't even notice. But maybe, it made the drink a little thicker than the usual. But a cup of coffee is a cup of coffee is a cup of coffee and it's still my elixir.
Red velvet latte, P170.
My daughter loved this one. It was sweet! If we hadn't ordered cake, this might as well be dessert. The brilliant red color is captivating!
Menu
Inside Wadough's
Kudos to Chef Wado for offering very unique treats such as the Charcoal and Red Velvet Latte, which, I think, you won't find anywhere else in the metro. And if you love big breakfasts, go nowhere else but to Wadough's 'coz their all-day brekkie plates won't leave you hungry for more. They are humongous!
Swing by Wadough's, folks, and satisfy not just your hunger but also your
sweet tooth. Anyone may also order cakes for special occasions.
Swing by Wadough's, folks, and satisfy not just your hunger but also your
sweet tooth. Anyone may also order cakes for special occasions.
Happy eating!
