Grams Mercato in Ortigas, where Gourmet Pastries and More Meet Posh Condo Living
Yes, we're all accustomed to finding specialty cafes/bakeries like this
one inside malls, but discovering GM inside a posh condo is really unusual, yet
fascinating nonetheless.
And fascination seems to be part of the motif on coverage day, as
meeting the owner herself, Ma'am Duday Camus Dancel, was both experientially
fascinating and intimidating. She has that striking mestiza look that gives you
pause when you first meet her, and it was confirmed when she told us she has
Spanish blood but is an Ilocana at heart. But truly, she's cool.
Moreover, the Dancel family name does give you that nagging sense of
familiarity, doesn't it? Of course it does, as she's legally related to Ebe
Dancel of Sugarfree through her husband. Well, Ma'am Duday does get
free promotions from Ebe himself sometimes. Perks of family J. Now that
we've got that out of the way, let's move on.
At first glance, Grams Mercato looks compact on the outside as much as
it does on the inside. Still, the setting alone gives you the coño
vibes, but don't judge just yet.
It's compact, all right, but trust me, the place feels really cozy,
with lighting that’s just right and easy on the eyes. Pipe-in music greets you
immediately as you enter, and the ambiance completes the vibe with plenty of
air-conditioned coolness.
Inside, you can immediately spot their products
on the shelves, in the window, and at the counter. Their menus
and offers prominently displayed on walls and counters for easy viewing and
ordering. There’s even a chalkboard featuring their specialties for the day,
strategically positioned on the wall as you enter the establishment.
Concept:
Grams artisan bread and pastries level up a
simple snack – giving you a pleasant break from a hectic day. There are many
things in life we cannot control, but what you serve can brighten moods and set
positive vibes.
They're big fans of the classic Filipino mamon
and ensaymada, so at Grams, they aim to deliver these pastries with
world-class quality, using fine ingredients like real butter, high-quality
flour, and premium cheese.
They make their pastries in small batches in
their commissary in Rizal, surrounded by nature and using herbs that they grow
themselves. They carefully ferment their doughs and keep a positive working
environment that is felt with every bite of their loaves and pastries!
As a café/bakery that has been running for
some time now, Grams Mercato already has corporate and non-corporate customers
from various organizations and fields, in addition to running the commissary
itself. The establishment's religious friends and customers really adore their ensaymada
and mamon specialties to bits. Nuns of St.Paul in Antipolo do have the
predeliction for their ensaymada, with priests particularly smitten with their
sausage rolls. What’s not to love?
Store Format: Café/ bakery for dine in, delivery, and online: Available on Food Panda
Quirk:
Located inside a posh condo compound in Ortigas, Grams Mercato is
already a quirk of its own, but don’t let that intimidate you, as the owner
clearly envisions the place to be one of the go-to spots for specialty pastries
and more in Ortigas. If you crave their unique ensaymada, just tell the guard
at the Westin Residences your intent, and you’ll be welcomed in to proceed.
Grams Mercato is open Monday through Saturdays from 9am to 6pm.
Direction: The usual compound entrance is at Lourdes
Drive.
Specialties:
Ensaymda, mamon, and European
Loaves.
You should try their ensaymada.
It’s not going to be the usual and ubiquitous pastry that you envision at first
glance, as its consistency is quite different. Buttery, soft, and encrusted
with melted queso de bola cheese.
The Grams Mercato Menu…
Typical Spend: Php 90-Php 450;
Specialty Sweets from Php 210 to Php 1,100; Meals good for 8 pax from Php 1,400
to Php 2,300.
Where:
GF
Sonata Private Residences Building 2, Westin Compound Ortigas Center
Contact:
0968-5206496
The
desire to bring home a gift for one's loved ones is an essential component of
the Filipino travel philosophy. Filipinos intuitively seek out that unique
thing that will offer joy to their loved ones back home, regardless of their
location, whether domestic or international. This underlines the Philippines'
continued importance to every Filipino on a global scale. This is acknowledged
by residents, expatriates, and non-nationals.
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