I always believe that aesthetic component of a restaurant adds pleasure to the entire dining experience. I guess that is why I am a sucker for beautiful interiors. Yet, there are times when dining al fresco sounds rather enticing. Sadly not all of my favorite restaurants offer outside dining areas. But the few who does are all impressive. Take for example Tatung’s Café and Bag of Beans. Good thing that my recent visit to Mary Grace Café at Greenbelt 2 gave me a chance to have an addition to my short list of restaurants with beautiful outdoor dining area.
I was dead set on skipping an afternoon snack that day since my friend D and I were scheduled to attend a dinner. Yet, upon seeing how lovely the ambiance at Mary Grace Café, we decided otherwise.
Wooden chairs and table set up blends perfectly well with the homey feel of the ambiance. |
We also had their Mexicana Tsokolate (Php73). It is basically hot chocolate spiked with cinnamon and chili. Perfect combination for the ensaimada. |
Nothing beats dining in a homey ambiance in the middle of a rather busy place. |
Their Classic Carbonara (Php203) has just the right amount of creaminess to it. I appreciate the generous bacon and mushroom that graced the pasta. |
Their Apple and Cinnamon Honey Iced Tea (Php73) has always been my favorite among the other variants. My friend didn't like that much though, so I ended up finishing the entire glass. |
Mary Grace Cafe
Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center
Paseo de Roxas corner Legaspi St. Makati City
(63 2) 5013089 / (63 2) 5013093 / (63 917) 5439402
website: www.marygracecafe.com
Oh, my! Such an enchanting-looking place! I must visit soon! The place looks lovely. I love outdoor dining areas, too!
ReplyDeleteI love Cafe Mary Grace :) If I'm craving for great pasta, I always go there. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI love carbonara!
ReplyDeleteI wanna try their pasta!! But I love the cheese rolls there <3
ReplyDeleteGood thing you featured the outside area, it was lovely inside but there is a different feel outside too! I love how they've used a variety of accents to get that homey garden feel.
ReplyDeleteLove their ensaimadas and hot chocolate.
Oh, oh, have you tried their comfort rooms? It would be such an experience as well!
ReplyDeletei do love their carbonara and the mango something cake.. i can't remember the exact name but its one of my favorite there..
ReplyDeletei do love their carbonara and the mango something cake.. i can't remember the exact name but its one of my favorite there..
ReplyDeleteIndeed, the ambiance was amazing. But I had one bad experience here, they let me wait for 45mins for a coffee. sad.
ReplyDeleteI love Mary Grace cafe! They have one of the best food and resto decor ever. =)
ReplyDeleteCool place, the ensaimada and tsokolate are winners! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love Mary Grace's pastas. And I do love their decor! It's like an eye adventure; spotting things and trinkets all over the place XD
ReplyDeleteWow! This branch of Mary Grace looks so cozy and interesting. I really need to go to Greenbelt soon.. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ms. Yedy! Saw your comment on my Swensen's review. Sadly, apart from ice cream and sundaes, Swensen's only have coffee and smoothies :(
ReplyDeleteWe haven't been to Mary Grace Cafe, but we sure would like to experience the homey ambiance and enjoy the delicious foods they serve here.
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I am a fan of Mary Grace's pastries but I haven't been here. Looks perfect for that afternoon get together with friends or a cozy date with hubby. I will definitely check out this place.:)
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