10 Limited-Time Desserts and Drinks to Get This Christmas in Manila
The holiday season in Manila always brings a flurry of limited-time treats, and this year’s lineup is sweeter, richer, and more festive than ever!
From Christmas-only desserts inspired by classic Filipino flavors to creative twists on favorites we wait for all year, brands across the metro are rolling out special dessert menus that make the season feel extra magical and extra delish! Whether you’re craving bibingka-style pancakes, holiday-themed donuts, or indulgent Christmas drinks, here are some of the must-try festive dessert bites currently lighting up Manila’s F&B scene.
Holiday Pancakes at Pancake House
Nothing beats breakfast food treats, and what better way to celebrate the season with a reimagined pancake recipe inspired by popular Filipino desserts?
Pancake House brings back its fan-favorite Bibingka Pancakes alongside the all-new Puto Bumbong Pancakes. The former are mini pancakes topped with queso de bola, salted egg, and butter, while the latter is layered with a delectable ube cream, queso de bola, muscovado, and coconut.
You can get them for P199 each until Jan. 6, 2026. The pancakes are available for dine-in, takeout, pickup, and delivery nationwide.
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Krispy Kreme PH Peanuts Holiday Collection
Krispy Kreme Philippines offers holiday-themed donuts every year, and each time, they always manage to hit out of the park!
This year, the doughnut company released a special collaboration with PEANUTS, featuring Snoopy Cookies & Cream and Charlie Brown Ornament doughnuts alongside holiday classics like the Santa Belly and Christmas Wreaths. Each doughnut is filled with different flavors and fillings from creamy Cookies & Kreme to rich brownie batter. Prices start from P75.
Additionally, they also released a Peppermint Patty Mocha Latte, which you can order iced, hot, or as a chiller. The drink is available in select stores with prices starting from P190. Both items are available until Dec. 31, 2025.
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Sainte Anne Cakes Manila’s Tiramicups
If you’re looking for a dessert to bring to this year’s festive potluck, look no further! Sainte Anne Cakes Manila has this dreamy take on the classic Tiramisu. Get this espresso-soaked sponge cake with layers of mascarpone and a dusting of sweet cocoa packaged in a perfect little cup!
A dozen Tiramicups is priced at P2,400 and can be pre-ordered here.
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Bo’s Coffee Paskong Pinoy Series
Local coffee house brand Bo’s Coffee is making the familiar more festive with their “Paskong Pinoy Desserts” — a collection of treats inspired by Filipino classics. The cakes are available to order per slice or as whole cakes, so it can be the perfect solo treat or a nice addition to your Noche Buena feasts.
Indulge in the Bibingka Cheesecake (P270 per slice; P2,600 whole), Puto Bumbong Cheesecake (P260 per slice; P2,500 whole), Tablea Mousse Cake (P1,200 whole), MiniBibingka Cream Cheese (P130), Mini Bibingka Salted Egg (P115), and the Halo-Halo Fruit Cake Loaf (P150 per slice; P1,400 whole).
They also have a lineup of Filipino-flavored beverages starting from P210. You can order the Azucar Latte (Hot/Iced), Pandan Latte (Hot/Iced), Pandan Froccino, Iced Ube Latte, Iced Ube Coconut, and Ube Freeze, which will surely make the season extra sweet.
The holiday series is for a limited time only and will be available until supplies last.
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Shakey’s Merry Sea Salt Brownie Ala Mode
You can never go wrong with brownies. Shakey’s Pizza isn’t only rolling savory doughs into the oven this season, but also something sweet that will perfectly go with a slice or two.
The Merry Sea Salt Brownie Ala Mode is a warm and fudgy brownie with a hint of sea salt, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and sprinkled with Christmas cheer. The dessert is available for P129, but if you’re a Supercard holder, you can get this exclusive treat for only P99!
Now available for dine-in at all Shakey’s stores except MCIA and Enchanted Kingdom.
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Wendy’s' Putobungbong Frosty
This American Fast-Food chain is celebrating the most flavorful time of the year with an exclusive dessert inspired by a seasonal Filipino classic.
Indulge in their new frosty dessert, the Putobungbong Frosty, topped with leche flan, purple rice cake slices, grated cheese, and rice crispies drizzled with latik sauce. You can get it in a 6-oz cup for P59 or a tub for P109.
The treat was released alongside Wendy’s 2025 holiday collection, which includes the Extreme Cheese Baconator, Peach Mango Iced Tea, and the Holiday Salad.
You can order them for dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, or delivery via Foodpanda, GrabFood, and their official website.
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But First, Coffee Season’s Staples
But First, Coffee brought back its seasonal staple drinks, perfect for cooling down on a warm afternoon or warming up in the cooler mornings and evenings this season.
Sip and enjoy the Peppermint Mocha, a rich blend of espresso and chocolate with a cool peppermint twist; Toffee Nut for a sweet and nutty treat; and the S’mores-flavored drink, which combines chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers.
These delightful flavors will surely add holiday cheer to your daily coffee runs this month. Now available hot (P165, 12oz) or Iced (P175, 16oz and P220, 500ml) at select branches in Metro Manila.
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Toby’s Estate Philippines' Mocha Frost
Toby’s Estate's drink of the season is the Mocha Frost, available hot or iced. This sweet drink combines espresso with chocolate, mint and a ton of cream, before it’s topped with a sprinkle of holiday magic: red and green sugar.
Now available in-store and via delivery starting from P225. The drink will be served while supplies last, so don’t miss out on trying it this month!
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Oltre PH's Holiday Lineup
This specialty coffee company is serving Christmas in a cup with five new drinks inspired by flavors of the season.
The Maja Latte is a creamy latte inspired by the classic Maja Blanca with smooth coconut notes, corn flavor, and a balanced sweetness perfect for those who want their dessert not too sweet. The Café Bumbong is a Puto Bumbong in drink form, featuring ube, coconut, brown sugar, and condensed milk, while the Choco Menta is their take on the classic mint chocolate-flavored drink.
You can also enjoy the Shaken Cinna-Maple drink, which is espresso shaken with cinnamon and apple spice, and the Bibingkaness, which is coffee enhanced by creamy coconut and the distinct flavor of salted egg.
You can try the drink at their coffee shop in Makati, located at 5343 General Luna, Poblacion.
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PICKUP COFFEE's Holiday Drinks
Another drink to put on your holiday wish lists is the new festive offerings from PICKUP COFFEE. Add a little more cheer to your coffee runs with their Iced Apple Pie Milk (from P99), Cinnamon Oat Latte (from P119), and Tiramisu Latte (from P125). The latter drinks are available hot or iced.
You can get these festive beverages at a PICKUP Coffee store near you or via pickup and delivery on their mobile app.
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