5 restaurants serving Ube Pandesal
Aldie, VA
“Aldie Pandesal LLC brings authentic Filipino bakery traditions to Northern Virginia, specializing in freshly baked pandesal and unique purple yam (ube) creations. Their signature Ube Cheese Pandesal is their #1 seller, while they also craft handmade spreads, sauces, and traditional Filipino pastries using authentic recipes and fresh ingredients like Ratalu yams.”
Detroit, MI
“JP Makes and Bakes stands as Detroit's first and only Filipino bakery, filling a crucial gap for Michigan's 41,435 Filipino Americans-the state's fourth-largest Asian American ethnic group. Founded by Jonathan Peregrino, a first-generation Filipino American and professionally trained pastry chef who studied at the Academy of Baking and Pastry in the Philippines, the bakery brings Filipino flavors in familiar formats to New Center's Woodward Avenue. Peregrino's signature purple pastries feature ube, a sweet Filipino yam that gives his cookies, brownies, and cinnamon rolls their distinctive violet hue and subtly sweet, nutty vanilla flavor. The bakery specializes in creative Filipino-American hybrid pastries like the Pan de Croissant, which combines his mother's pandesal recipe with French lamination techniques, and pan de coco sweet rolls filled with shredded coconut. Beyond baked goods, JP Makes and Bakes serves Filipino-inspired beverages including coconut ube matcha lattes made with locally roasted Craig's Coffee and refreshing calamansi drinks showcasing the bright, tangy Filipino citrus. The bakery also offers savory lunch bowls and brunch items featuring traditional Filipino ingredients. Having grown from pop-ups to a Motor City Match grant-funded brick-and-mortar, JP Makes and Bakes has become a cultural hub where Filipino Detroiters no longer need to drive to Chicago or Toronto for authentic Filipino baked goods.”
Long Beach, CA
“San & Wolves Bakeshop represents a groundbreaking concept as California's first 100% vegan Filipino bakery, founded by Kym Estrada and Arvin Torres. After years of wildly successful pop-ups that regularly drew lines around the block, the duo opened their brick-and-mortar location on Long Beach's 4th Street in Belmont Heights in early 2025. The bakery specializes in traditional Filipino sweet breads and pastries made entirely plant-based, nut-free, and soy-free, using house-made coconut oil-based butter, organic sweeteners, and fair-trade ingredients. Their signature house-made ube halaya (purple yam jam) features prominently throughout the menu in items like Ube Cheez Pandesal with grated vegan cheddar, Ube Pop-Tarts, and Ube Crumb Cups. Beyond ube specialties, the menu includes vegan versions of Filipino classics like pandesal, pan de coco, ensaymadas, and innovative creations like Buko Pop Tarts and Pandan Cinnamon Rolls. The bakery produces everything fresh throughout the day, with items baked hourly to ensure quality. They even serve Teofilo Coffee, sourced from the Philippines, completing the authentic Filipino experience. The sunny, naturally-lit space creates a welcoming atmosphere with retro doughnut-shop charm. Remarkably, San & Wolves appeals to diverse audiences - nostalgic Filipino vegans who haven't tasted these flavors since childhood, health-conscious customers, and curious food lovers discovering Filipino pastries for the first time. The bakery regularly sells out before closing, testament to the exceptional quality that has even non-vegans unable to tell the difference. Estrada's mission extends beyond just serving food - she aims to introduce Filipino flavors broadly while creating a portal to childhood memories for Filipino customers, all while maintaining the highest ethical and sustainability standards in ingredients.”
National City, CA
“Ching's Famous Hopia specializes in traditional Filipino-Chinese pastries that have been beloved across generations in San Diego's Filipino community. Located in National City's heart, this bakery focuses on hopia - the flaky, filled pastries that serve as comfort food for Filipinos worldwide. Their signature varieties include classic mung bean, ube, pineapple, and seasonal specialties that showcase authentic flavors. Each hopia gets made using traditional methods that create the characteristic flaky layers and properly sweetened fillings that distinguish quality from mass production. Beyond hopia, the bakery offers other Filipino favorites including ensaymada, pandesal, and various sweet breads that pair perfectly with morning coffee. The shop serves both retail customers and wholesale accounts, with many Filipino families ordering dozens for parties, celebrations, and pasalubong gifts. Fresh batches ensure optimal texture and taste, with regular customers timing visits to catch just-baked items. The casual counter service makes quick stops easy, while larger orders require advance notice to ensure availability. Affordable pricing keeps these treats accessible for regular indulgence or special occasions. National City's substantial Filipino population has supported Ching's as an essential source for authentic bakery items that connect to cultural traditions. For those seeking proper hopia that matches memories of bakeries in the Philippines, Ching's maintains standards that earn their fame. The bakery represents small-business dedication to quality and community service in South Bay's Filipino food landscape.”
Norfolk, VA
“Manila Bread House serves Norfolk, Virginia with Filipino baked goods and pastries, bringing traditional Filipino baking to the Hampton Roads area. This bakery specializes in Filipino breads, pastries, and sweets that showcase the unique flavors of Philippine baking traditions, from pan de sal to ensaymada and ube-flavored treats. Norfolk's substantial military presence creates demand for Filipino bakeries to serve Navy families and Filipino service members. The bread house designation emphasizes the central role of baking in Filipino food culture. Manila Bread House provides both daily bread items and special occasion cakes, supporting Filipino families in maintaining their culinary traditions.”
