Vienna Bakery

Filipinos are known for our festivities; the merry making, the big gatherings, and of course the eating. Our very own pan de sal is one of the famous foods we have here. We can find the pan de sal in almost any bakery which in turn are found in almost every corner of this country. In Quiapo, Manila we can find Vienna Bakery. It is located in the heart of the busy street of Quiapo, Carlos Palanca. This one is my favorite:

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The bakeshop has two branches, one in Quiapo and the other in Espana. Aside from being a bakery, the branch in Espana accepts orders for cakes which is usually used for weddings. Their bread and butter branch of course is the Quiapo branch. It is a very humble bakery that caters to a large scale of people. Since Quiapo is a commercial area, Vienna Bakery caters to many costumers in that area. Beside the bakery are many business establishments so you can often see employees and workers stay there to eat during their breaks. The prices are on the average and the location is very good. It is very convenient to reach especially from my house. One of my favorites in the bakeshop is the Ensaymada. I especially like it because even when it is not fresh from the oven, it still is very soft plus it is not excessively sweet like the other bakeries sell. One reason why it is a must-go-to-place is because they have this pastry that is similar to a cream puff. It is very crunchy on the outside and a special cream filling that is smooth and sweet.

(Nicko Uy)