Battle Desserts: Mc Donald's vs. Jollibee

After a day's work, i always try to find something to relieve myself of the stress. Since I can not shop everyday (and i must tell you that it's torture since i'm going inside Megamall every night before going home!), i diverted my shopaholic stance to some sweet-fix. at first, i was loving the ice scramble sold at foodcourts -- large scramble with milk powder add-ons for only Php20! (i know i'm such a cheapskate when i started to work for and earn my own money) but one night, i went home late and i missed my scramble night.

on my way home, i decided to drop by Mc Donald's and bought Berry McFlurry and Apple Pie. I never ate apple pies but since i was desperate i tried it. 

so much for being a cheapskate that my sweet-fix cost me Php64.00.

Mini Apple Pie:     Php 25.00

Berry Mc Flurry:   Php 39.00

there goes my sweet-fix

So here it goes!

Anent the Berry McFlurry  -- it is so yummie! if you love blueberry  cheesecake this is it's counterpart in ice cream! and you can taste the graham mixed in the mcflurry. but do not expect for real blueberries though. so the Php39.00 is worth it.

blueberry cheesecake in a cup!

 And for the Mini Apple pie, i had to take pictures of myself since this will make my "Firsts List".

the first bite of apple pie... in my entire life!

there are some apple bits and some sweet gook inside. but i never really enjoyed it. maybe it's because i'm such a fan of apples that i don't imagine eating them in a bread. i just love apples the way they are.

 i loves the picture on the packaging though, it looked yummy. so that will be my first and last bite of apple pie from Mc Donald's.

That's when i decided to compare.
After a week after my McDonald's sweet-fix, i challenged my tastebuds to some Jollibee experience.
So i bought Black Forest Sundae and Peach Mango Pie.

Jollibee sweet-fix

 My Jollibee sweet fix cost me Php57.00.
Black Forest Sundae --    Php 36.00
Peach Mango Zert Pie --  Php 21.00

I forgot to take pictures of the sundae since i finished it already. it's just like your regular sundae with a dash of cherry syrup, some brownie bits and a cherry on top. i loved the fruitiness of the cherry mixed with the choco fudge. so it's a thumbs up for me.

and as for the Peach Mango Pie, it is relatively smaller than the apple pie in Mc Donald's and the peach and mango bits are not really prominent with the sweet gook, but i loved it! and it made my night!

 the verdict:
Price wise:  the sweet-fix at Jollibee is cheaper. But Berry McFlurry has a unique taste that you had to go back for it again.
Taste-wise:  ti depends on my mood i guess. but apple pies will be scrapped off my list for now.

My choice: Jollibee. My tastebuds are naturally Pinoy so to speak. and of course, Jollibee has stayed true in their ad:

Froyo Freebie: The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

i have a soft spot for Coffee Bean, especially the one located at Gateway Mall Cubao. My good friend/study buddy/fellow cardaholic Mark spent the last couple of months before the bar exams having our breakfast, having a drink until dinner and study in a specific spot there. Thanks to Lady who always boosts our confidence while we're there.

it's like almost a year has passed and i haven't been to Coffee Bean. and this morning, almost exactly as the send-off, this surprised me in my email:



too bad that the  nearest CBTL that offers this froyo is like two hours away. but i might drop by Promenade to taste the difference soon.This offer courtesy of my Swirl Card.

the sandwich guy

food place: The Sandwich Guy

Location: LGF Megamall-B

Price: Php50 to Php100

The Sandwich Guy ("TSG") is the new sandwich place at megamall. chyle and i wanted to try it since it's new so i googled for reviews and so far, so good. so last wednesday, i decided to try it myself.

the ambiance:

TSG kiosk is located at LGF Mega-B. the menu is written on a much bigger iPad at the left side of the kiosk. i had trouble when i was second in line since i didn't know what to order. there are four or more tables for dine-in. TSG is quite noticeable with its apple green color stall that made it really look a posh place.

the service:

the staff were nice and accommodating. since they saw me having a hard time looking at their menu, one approached me and gave me a leaflet of their menu. and when asked what's their bestsellers: mushy bacon, chicken marsala and big time. thanks girls!

taste-test:

i wanted to try the chicken fillet with bbq sauce but i tried one of their best-sellers: mushy bacon.

the packaging will remind you that what you'll be eating is a healthy sandwich. so the mushy bacon i ordered must be the guilt-free version of bacon mushroom melt from wendy's.

the sandwich is big and yep it's cut in halves so you won't have trouble eating it.

the sandwich is filled with cheese, bacon, ham and mushroom.

so needless to say each half is oozing with mush and yes it's gonna be a mess when you eat it.

the first bite is good and i loved it until the first half. when i finished it, i found it too salty. so i suggest you better buy a drink to neutralize the saltiness of the meat and the cheese.

the verdict:

it's worth a try. for Php90 i can say it's worth it. for newbies you can share the sandwich. i'll try the sanndwich with TLC maybe it will work for me this time. and it's a good healthy alternative to your fastfood sandwiches.