Pan de Manila’s Hidden Gems You Shouldn’t Miss
Pan de Manila is more than just a bakery—it plays a part in Filipino households that evokes warmth, tradition, and the irresistible smell of freshly baked pandesal. From humble beginnings as a cozy brick-oven bakery in 1999, Pan de Manila has grown into a beloved national chain boasting over 150 outlets that Filipinos have made their favorite bakery.
But behind the familiar facade of morning bread runs a world of undiscovered delights—from indulgent spreads and uniquely flavored ice cream to reinvented local favorites like Pan de donut. Pan de Manila quietly houses an array of hidden gems that deserve the spotlight. If you think you’ve already tasted all it has to offer, think again, because this beloved bakery is baking up more than just nostalgia.
Here are some Pan de Manila products that might surprise you:
1. Classic and Special Breads
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Let’s begin with their classic pandesal and loaf, which have expanded into a wide variety of options, including regular and big pandesal, cinnamon pandesal, malunggay pandesal, whole wheat pandesal, tasty loaf, monay, raisin loaf, and malunggay loaf.
The prices of their loaf range from P88 – P160, varying based on flavors. While their malunggay pandesal costs P80 for 12 pcs. and their cinnamon pandesal costs P115 for 4 pcs.
They also offer their own pan de coco and pan de ube; soft buns filled with sweet coconut or creamy ube. Fluffy, aromatic, and perfect with their coffee. Then, they serve Bananamon, a banana loaf inspired and cheese sticks that cater to those craving savory snacks. And their Ensaymada espesyal; a buttery, sweet, and topped with cheese. Pan de Manila’s take on this Filipino classic is unmissable.
And the price for their specialty breads ranges from P50 – P270, varying based on flavors and variants.
2. Pan de Donut
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A clever hybrid of pandesal and donut, Pan de donut is baked, not fried, making it a lighter, trans fat-free delight. Chocnut Crumble, Polvoron Ubelicious, and more—available in fun boxes and ideal for pasalubong.
Their Pan de Donut costs P315 for 6 pcs/box.
3. Spreads & Pantry Products
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Pan de Manila goes beyond bread with house-brand products perfect for merienda such as coco jam, peanut butter, yema, ube halaya, herb cream cheese, and more; all free from preservatives. They also offer Spanish-style canned sardines and smoked tuyo, a savory choice to pair with freshly baked bread.
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The price of their spreads and pantry products ranges from P65 – P275, varying based on size and flavor.
4. Popsicle Bars & Ice Cream
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Beat the heat with their frozen treats like fruit popsicles made from real fruit flavors like mango, avocado, dragonfruit, strawberry, cookies & cream, and more. For their ice cream, they offer pints available in flavors of vanilla, ube, queso, creamy yogurt, and more.
Popsicle Bars cost P50 per piece and their ice cream pints range from P230 – P280, varying based on flavor.
5. Homegrown Blends
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They also provide ready-to-drink sachets available in many flavors such as matcha latte, chocolate con leche, cafe con leche, cafe mocha, and more.
Pan de Manila’s homegrown blends prices range from P220 – P350 for a box of 12, varying based on flavor. It is also available in a cup from P40 – P50, varying based on flavor.
6. Merienda Experience
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The Merienda by Pan de Manila café chain serves Filipino comfort food in a warm, nostalgic setting. Here, you can enjoy palabok, batchoy, beef tapa, and seasonal bibingka or puto bumbong—all beside a freshly baked pandesal and steaming tablea tsokolate.
Merienda by Pan de Manila menu prices range from P300 – P600. You can find Merienda in Mandaluyong, Pasig, Taguig, and San Juan.
Artful Packaging & Community Spirit
Photo from Mia de Lara
Since 2008, Pan de Manila has collaborated with local artists like Mia de Lara to feature their work on decorative paper bags and collectibles. These limited-edition items have become collector’s favorites during holiday seasons.
They’ve also launched Lakbay Aral, an educational visit where kids learn brick-oven baking and gain hands-on experience making breads.
