Being a conventional (read: boring) eater most of the time, I have the tendency to stick to the regulars. Just like the simple but always-yummy
, especially when I see those delightful bits of hardened caramel (or sugar) sticking on the rice wrapper. Who doesn't love
Despite saying that, I'm also welcome to try some spins to our beloved Pinoy food classics. Kim (of
Kim Is Hungry) told me that there's a new cafe in town whose signature dish is the gourmet
turon. My curiosity was instantly piqued. A dressed-up
turon? That was something new to me, and it meant this would be another food adventure in Angono lining up!
The name of the cafe is The Sweet Life, which, we later found out, is relatively near to where we live, taking us only a jeepney ride to get there. Kim had also said that her friend owns the place.
Based on my research before going to the cafe, these gourmet turons' origins hark back to Turonne de Manila, a sweets venture which began in Mercato Centrale in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
These gourmet turons actually hold a certain distinction, as they won the "Best Pinoy Dessert Innovation" just last year from Mercato Centrale's The Next Big Food Entrepreneur event. And Angono is quite a lucky place to be brought with these award-winning gourmet turons, whose inspiration behind these is the French
éclair. More info from this link:
http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2014/12/next-big-food-entreprenuer-2014.htmlThe Sweet Life is located at a new-ish building beside Richmond Subdivision, just above Pizza Hut. Well, all I can say is, it's a very good location. Maybe after stuffing yourself with your Hawaiian pizza and still having some room for dessert, go upstairs to The Sweet Life and commit yourself to your sugary fix. Hehehe.
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| Cupcakes and gourmet turons -- a sweet sight to behold! |
I was (and still am) charmed by the place the first time we got inside the cafe. It looks adorable and quite trendy, and the sight of the Ferris Wheel cupcake holder fascinated me in no end like a little kid. The cafe has quite an ample space and seating, consisting of couches, end tables, as well as conventional dining tables-and-chairs seating. And when dusk hits the town, they would also offer
al fresco dining.
Here's what I found on my first few visits to this charming cafe. Unfortunately on my first visit there, I forgot to crank up my phone camera's ISO level that's why some of the pics here are quite dim. Or that I'm not very good at photography (but I'm not a photographer anyway so it's a valid reason enough).
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| One of the best things about this cafe is their burgers -- I would rather call them "sliders" (term for smaller burgers). The cafe's bacon-and-cheese burger was really good. It's not too greasy and is quite meaty. Bitin lang sa size but the flavors were big. As a burger fan, I'd say it's superb. Pwede bang palikihin lang nang konte? Pretty please?!? Hehehe. |
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| Cafe Mocha (if I recall it right), ordered by my sister. Might try it for myself next time. :) |
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My cappuccino (as far as I remember) with a heart-shaped foam. It was not too sweet for my taste, always a perfect beverage
to clear my palate in between devouring those sweet treats. |
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| My sister's caramel cake slice. It was not too sweet, and quite pleasant enough. |
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Vanilla Shake ordered by my niece. Since I don't like milky white drinks, I was urged by my niece herself
to try this one. And hey, in fairness, it was surprisingly good, I liked it. The vanilla flavor (and not milk,
which I initially thought)
delightfully prevailed in this one. Recommended! |
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I've seen numerous pics of Rainbow Cake on Instagram and Tumblr, and longed to have this one. And here it is, my
first time to eat a Rainbow Cake. My verdict? Quite sweet, but good enough. it's a perfect ending to my Kimchi Burger.
It's the best-looking cake I've ever seen so far! The colors were really gorgeous. |
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My Strawberry Shortcake Turon came late -- hadn't we requested it again, it would have come much later. But it's ok. Hihihi.
The buttercream (as I've said it before, I'm not much a fan of buttercream) was a bit
sweet for me, but the tartness coming from the strawberry slices provided the perfect foil for the overall sweetness
and the turon itself was good. |
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Kimchi Burger. Looking at this photo I realized it looked like a tongue sticking out. I forgot to take off the top
bun before capturing the burger with my cellphone camera. Well, anyway, fortunately I like spicy foods (or at least some foods that have some kick in them). This burger had a wonderful combination of the sour and spicy. |
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| Salted Caramel Turon. The most simple-looking gourmet turon, but just as equally good as the others. |
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| The Sweet Life's Pesto Burger (if I can correctly recall) is the best for me. The pungency of the pesto will surely delight those who love anything with garlic (just like me). I know The Sweet Life is primarily a sweets shop (duhhh) but I wish they can amp up the size of their burgers. Kahit taasan nila ng price nang konte, it would be ok for me. Their burgers are so good -- pure beef goodness, having no extenders, and juicy. |
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Cupcake with blue buttercream (?) -- I never tasted it, but my sister and niece said it was good. It looked really petty.
Next time I will try their cupcakes. |
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Ranchero Burger ordered by my friend. It had a fried egg with a still-runny yolk.
It looked good. Will order this for myself next time. :) |
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Black Forest Turon. Honestly, I'd say that their gourmet turons we had eaten are definitely better than the turons I had
when I first dined there. Plus, I think I was getting used to the buttercream. My friend doesn't eat cherries, so
I did the favor for her. Hehehe. I loved the chocolate chips. The turon was a lot crunchier! |
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| Bacon Maple Turon. This is my most favorite gourmet turon so far. I loved the salty bacon bits that went well with this overall sweet dish dressed with buttercream and maple syrup. And the best thing about these turons I ate on that particular day? The pleasing, crunchy and flaky sound whenever I split the turon with my fork :) |
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The Sweet Life's Valentine's-only special, the Red Velvet Frappe. It was really good. I wish they don't offer
this on Valentine's day (or month) alone. |
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My friend's Red Velvet Latte, with the chocolate syrup in the bottom. I took a pic of this
before the three little sugar hearts started sinking down away from the foam! |
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| The Red Velvet Cake (for V-day only). It looked too pretty to eat! Another great way to end our burger meal. |
Overall, I've been having a pleasant time dining at the Sweet Life Cafe. For those who have a sweet tooth in particular, this place will surely be their paradise. It's really a great place to have your sweet fix as well as the place to hang out with friends and family, or take your someone special for that romantic date. There's also a free Wi-fi, and all you have to do is to ask for the password.
I only wish that the cafe features the prices of its menu items, so that customers will be more definite in deciding what to order. But since The Sweet Life has been operating only in their first few months, expect more changes from this cutesy cafe. I'm quite curious and thrilled to try its other offerings as well as newer food items in the future.
On my first visit on the cafe, I ordered my Strawberry Shortcake Turon, but it seemed that the staff had forgotten it so I had to repeat my order (at the time we were halfway done with the rest of our food). Their service has greatly improved on my last visit there, so kudos to them! The staff has always been very nice and friendly so that's a big plus. :)
The place and the food overall are excellent and I'd recommend all foodtrippers to come to The Sweet Life and have a taste of their signature gourmet turons, as well as their other offerings. I will update this page with more pics! :)
Here's The Sweet Life's exact address:
2F Sky One Bldg.
Manila East Road,
Angono Rizal
The Sweet Life is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 11pm.
Check out the cafe's
Facebook page and
Instagram profile
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