UCC and Me

My addiction with UCC Coffee started when I first tried their Sumiyaki Coffee. I don’t know what is in that brew that I can’t help but go for a second cup all the time! Lately, I have found myself frequenting UCC, not for the Wifi connection, or for the coffee… rather for the ambience and desserts!

I find particular interest in their smoothies, with the Kiwi Strawberry smoothie topping my list. My friend Christy ordered a tall glass of Oreo Smoothie. Mmmmm…looks yummy!

On the parfaits, the Fruit Parfait is a sure winner! The Coffee Jelly parfait used to be a personal favorite but I kind of outgrew the taste. The whipped cream is so rich in these ice cream desserts that I can’t stop from counting the calories in every bite!

and of course the cakes… I make it a point to try a new cake each time I visit, and there are some that I keep going back to UCC for - including the Moist Chocolate Cake, the Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Xanadu and Better than Sex… Yes, you got it right. This piece of immaculately divine chocolate caramel cake is every bit what it’s known for and more. Everyone who’s had their fork into this cake couldn’t help but utter “oooohs” and “mmmhhsss” in each bite. Topped with UCC’s signature caramel icing, this chocolate cake is a medley of bitter sweet chocolatey goodness, oozing with sweet creamy filling coated by semi-sweet choco cake crumbs. Indeed, sinfully irresistible!

In one of my visits in UCC along Tomas Morato, I was surprised to know that they serve Frozen Brazo de Mercedes in two flavors - Green Tea and Strawberry. I opted to go for the green tea and I couldn’t be any happier. Like a little girl enjoying my cake(or ice cream?) down to the last bite, I couldn’t help but smile the whole time! The sweetness was just right, the texture was a creamy like a real ice cream cake. I couldn’t make out the ingredients in the crust, but it felt like crushed pastry. It’s not quite the typical Brazo de Mercedes that everyone in my family loved while we were growing up, but it’s a good dessert nonetheless. It just doesn’t measure up to the brazo de mercedes that I knew and loved while I was a kid.

While UCC is known for its coffee, desserts and beverages, it has expanded its offering to a wide selection of modern japanese meals, ranging from sandwiches, breakfast specials, pasta dishes and full course meals. My personal favorite includes the Seafood Kani Sandwich and the Cliffhanger, although I’ve been trying to avoid it for the longest time since it’s soooo unhealthy dripping in oil after deep frying the sandwich! Annams ordered a plate of Chicken Teriyaki with Waffles and Side Salad, that looked really yummy!

Among all the coffee chains, UCC will always rank close to my heart for 3 things - ambience, presentation and quality of service. And I love lime on my water - they happen to be the only coffee shop in the metro that serves this! Although a bit on the upscale side among coffee shops, UCC is and always will be my favorite coffee shop and dessert place.

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Parking: depends on the location. In malls, there is pay parking just close by, in Fort Bonifacio, parking is free. In Tomas Morato - Valet Parking is available.
Dress Code: Casual

UCC Cafe
26th Street, Forbes Town
Bonifacio Global City
Phone: +63 2 8451365

Other Branches:

SM Mall of Asia
Phone: +63 2 5560446

Paseo Center
Phone: +63 2 8102210

Rockwell Drive
Phone: +63 2 4030123

Westgate Center
Phone: +63 2 7711549

Greenhills Connecticut
Phone: +63 2 7261728

The Podium
Phone: +63 2 6873107

Tomas Morato
Phone: +63 2 9286964

Glorietta 3 Park
Phone: +63 2 818744