Foodie Adventure: TWIPS Bake House

     Last Sunday my partner and I went to do a little shopping around Binondo (Manila's Chinatown). It was a good day. the weather was neither hot nor "rainy" and there were so many people doing their Christmas shopping. From a certain mall, we were on our way going to the next one when suddenly, a cheerful guy wearing a Santa hat gave us a flyer. It was about a bake shop! =]

     We checked one picture after the other; also checked the prices which was placed in the corner of each picture and we thought that the breads are really affordable. We were actually walking while looking at the flyer then my partner told me that he wanted to check out the place. I was halfway asking where the location of the shop was then when I turned my back searching, we saw the shop was just behind us! Remembering how our faces looked, we were so excited! The name of the bake shop is TWIPS Bake House.

     I was able to do a little chitchat with the owner of the bakery, she is a young Filipino-Chinese woman (I forgot to ask her name though =[, I need to do some updates about these information soon...) and she said that TWIPS was opened last October 26, 2016 and I remember she said that their facilities and equipment were bought from Taiwan. The bakers are well-trained and are skilled in baking, thus producing these hearty breads. TWIPS is located at 832 Benavidez Street, Binondo, Manila. She also informed that the name is actually an acronym each letter is taken from the first letter of the name from each of the family member.

Map in the flyer

     Upon entering the shop, we were welcomed with the tasty aroma of freshly-baked breads. The guy who gave us the flyer earlier was brewing coffee, and the cashier was at the counter. The place really looks awesome! That made us remember the android restaurant simulation game we're playing because inside this bake shop gives you a feeling you are in a calm and happy place or it's like those animé series that features cafés or shops that makes you feel you want to be there - and now in Twips, it is REAL =]

     There are four sets of bread stands or displays and the breads are neatly arranged on the trays. Clean tongs and trays are at the corner for you to use. There were actually rollers on the base of each tray where you can pull the whole tray out to get the breads as the glass cover automatically flips open. It was so cool! It's a modern-type of bread stand =] very convenient since you are holding a tong and a tray as you get which bread you like to have.

     The decors are nice and they are not too plenty which gives a relaxed feeling like those in a country house.

     There are also about four tables and some chairs beside the counter for those customers who would like to dine in and relax after a tiring day of shopping or work (the standing woman in corner is actually the owner =]).

     They also serve hot and cold drinks. You can choose from a selection of coffee and tea.

     I, of course, didn't go home empty handed because we have to buy some breads to take home since they are too delicious to miss out! Oh, and did I mention they give customers some free samples to try? They give you bite-sized bread of those that are best sellers and those that are new.

      So here's what TWIPS looks from the outside (sorry I did not notice the electrical wires covering the sign). The design is really inviting, the glass windows give people a chance to see what's inside which will make them come in and experience something different~
     All in all I will really recommend this bake house. If you want something new, definitely this is the one for you. The breads are really tasty and if you ask about prices, they are really affordable. I've tried a lot of breads from different bake houses, but TWIPS is really different. Plus, the staff are very friendly which is a big factor since bake houses are part of the hospitality industry, meaning you must execute hospitality and good customer service. Go ahead and visit them!~ =]