Aside from the lechon, Cebu is also known for its mangoes. While many of the mango products of Cebu are made from its flesh, there is a recently-opened café that uses the seed of the mango for many of its products, including bread, cookies, and cakes. The name of the café is the Mangga Café.
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Cebu Mango
The mangoes of Cebu are among the best in the world. It is loved by both locals and foreigners. These fruits wee even served to Miss Universe candidates when they visited this little island in the middle of the archipelago. The most famous mango-based product is the dried mangoes. They have found their way to different parts of the country. Some companies also export these products to different countries around the world. In addition to the dried mangoes, Cebu also produces mango juices, chocolate-covered dried mangoes, and mango puree, among others. The seed of the mango can also be processed into mango flour. The mango flour is rich in fiber, anti-oxidants, calcium, protein, and magnesium.
The mangoes of Cebu are among the best in the world. It is loved by both locals and foreigners. These fruits wee even served to Miss Universe candidates when they visited this little island in the middle of the archipelago. The most famous mango-based product is the dried mangoes. They have found their way to different parts of the country. Some companies also export these products to different countries around the world. In addition to the dried mangoes, Cebu also produces mango juices, chocolate-covered dried mangoes, and mango puree, among others. The seed of the mango can also be processed into mango flour. The mango flour is rich in fiber, anti-oxidants, calcium, protein, and magnesium.
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Mangga Café
The Mangga Café is a unique café offering different types of mango-based products. The breads of the café are made using mango flour, which comes from mango seeds. The mango flour used of its products is processed in a factory located in Lapu-Lapu City. Aside from offering mango-based products, the Mangga Café is also doing its part to uplift the lives of some less-privileged families in Cebu. A part of the proceeds of the café is used to help scavengers living in Lapu-Lapu City. So, aside from enjoying the breads and pastries at the Mangga Café, you also get to help this sector of society.
The Mangga Café is a unique café offering different types of mango-based products. The breads of the café are made using mango flour, which comes from mango seeds. The mango flour used of its products is processed in a factory located in Lapu-Lapu City. Aside from offering mango-based products, the Mangga Café is also doing its part to uplift the lives of some less-privileged families in Cebu. A part of the proceeds of the café is used to help scavengers living in Lapu-Lapu City. So, aside from enjoying the breads and pastries at the Mangga Café, you also get to help this sector of society.
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
The Mangga Café offers a good selection of bread made using mango flour. These products include the Focacia, Whole Wheat Loaf, and Bread Sticks. They also offer other products, such as the Go Healthy Bar, Mango Jam, Garlic Parmesan Loaf, and the Pesto Loaf, among others. If you feel the need to satisfy your cravings for some cakes and pastries, you can try their Mango Cheesecake, Mango Mousse, and Mango Tart.
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
The Mangga Café also has a variety of hot and cold drinks you can enjoy with your bread, cake, or pastry. These drinks include the Mango Mint Tea, Mango Lemon Grass, Mango Minced Iced Tea, and Mango Strawberry Iced Tea, among others. The prices of the products offered at the Mangga Café are from PHP35 for the Ciabatta bread up to PHP175 for a box of Go Healthy Bars.
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Create Your Own Sandwich
If you are looking to have a sandwich at the Mangga Café, you have a choice of filling to use. Your choices include the Margherita, BLT, Pesto Chicken, Humba, and Tuna Salad Melt. After you have chosen you filling, you can choose from the five types of bread offered at the café. These breads are the Tortilla Wrap, Whole Wheat Bread, Bagel, Focaccia, and the Ciabatta.
If you are looking to have a sandwich at the Mangga Café, you have a choice of filling to use. Your choices include the Margherita, BLT, Pesto Chicken, Humba, and Tuna Salad Melt. After you have chosen you filling, you can choose from the five types of bread offered at the café. These breads are the Tortilla Wrap, Whole Wheat Bread, Bagel, Focaccia, and the Ciabatta.
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Location and Other Details
The Mangga Café is located at the second level of Robinson’s Cybergate Mall. The café is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM from every day. While the café has a quaint dining area, you may also opt to order takeout and enjoy your sandwich, cake, or pastry at the comfort of your home.
The Mangga Café is located at the second level of Robinson’s Cybergate Mall. The café is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM from every day. While the café has a quaint dining area, you may also opt to order takeout and enjoy your sandwich, cake, or pastry at the comfort of your home.
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
Even as the Queen City of the South already has a number of cafés offering similar products, the Mangga Café offers something uniquely Cebuano. The mango-based products offered at the café reflect the ingenuity of the Cebuano and the current trend towards healthy living. You can also practice your creativity by getting one of the packs of mango flour at the Mangga Café.
Mangga Café – courtesy of Peter Parcon
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