Cafe Gervacios—Davao’s Homegrown Bakery Elevating to a European-Inspired Cafe

SECOND BITES!! Updated as of December 12, 2025 Graced by the presence of the 15th Vice President of the Philippines, VP Sara Duterte, Cafe Gervacios fully opened its doors to the public last April 20, 2024. Cafe Gervacios is a story of resilience about a humble bakery’s entrepreneurial endeavor amidst the chaos that these past years brought. This humble bakery has stood out and has … Continue reading Cafe Gervacios—Davao’s Homegrown Bakery Elevating to a European-Inspired Cafe

Davao: Blarney’s Irish Pub Review

Do you know anything about Irish food or Irish pub culture? Personally, this didn’t cross my mind, but pubs are actually a big part of Ireland’s culture. If you’ve watched a lot of movies in European settings or if you’ve watched documentaries and clips, you’ll see people in pubs drinking Guinness, which is a true Irish staple. In Ireland, pubs are held in the same … Continue reading Davao: Blarney’s Irish Pub Review

Davao: Hunter’s Kitchen Review

If you’re a foodie in Davao, you might have heard of Hunter’s Kitchen. It’s a Filipino-Chinese restaurant tucked in the neighborhood of DBP Village in MAA. For years, it has been putting its own unique spin on Filipino and Chinese cuisine. For many, they are the benchmark for judging what a good Fil-Chi restaurant should be, especially when it comes to modern dining. In 2025, … Continue reading Davao: Hunter’s Kitchen Review

Just can’t get enough of their dumplings

Picture me – a young professional in my early 20s just trying to make it in a big city far from home. Trying to build a career that is completely different from the tertiary education I pursued. Hunched over my office chair like auditioning to be a shrimp, forever ruining my posture. It’s already 10PM, and I feel the overwhelming pressure of beating the clock … Continue reading Just can’t get enough of their dumplings

Davao: Butter by Mombakes Review

Davao has been taken by storm with the banana pudding craze, and there is one restaurant that stands tall among them all. It is a new player in the market and one that has quietly taken the interest of the people, especially the Northies. Located in Azuela Cove, Butter by Mombakes is a new destination for foodies of Davao and its neighboring cities. If you’re … Continue reading Davao: Butter by Mombakes Review