Cupcakes by Gremlins
#100 Maginhawa St.
Mon – Sun: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/CupcakesByGremlins

Contrary to its name, this place is far from those ugly mythical creatures. But staying true to the fictional vibe its name suggests, this place can offer anyone a sweet, magical time.

THE PLACE
The original Cupcakes by Gremlins location was at a building that’s easy to miss. Just recently, however, they moved to its current location where they share a spot with Cocina Juan, an artsy restaurant serving Latin American cuisine.

The space is rather small, since it only has two tables available at the indoor area and three more outside. But if the situation demands, they let some of their customers sit on one of the tables of Cocina Juan, if the restaurant doesn’t have that much customers.

Cupcakes by Gremlins can get really crammed especially during peak hours. But it is a good enough place to study in because the lighting is adequate, the music is not distracting, and they have power outlets and free wifi. The only real problem is space, because even their tables and chairs are narrowly built to fit small spaces.

WHAT’S UNIQUE
Cupcakes have become a trend lately. Many cupcake shops have opened everywhere. But what sets Cupcakes by Gremlins apart aside from the variety of specialty cupcakes they offer is their price. This shop is really budget-friendly especially for students and young professionals.

THE MENU
Their regular cupcakes are sold for only 45php each, while their luscious cheese cupcakes are 55php each. They also have cupcakes in jars, which are 90-100php each. Some of their must-try cupcakes are Hershey’s Chocolate Cupcakes, Banana Oatmeal Cupcakes, and Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes. They are neither too bland nor too sweet.

They also serve beverages. They have brewed coffee for only 50php, cappuccino for 65php, and vanilla, mocha, and café latte for 75php. Their milkshakes are also a must-try. They have vanilla, mango, and tsoknut for 85php and durian, avocado, raspberry, and caramel for 95php.