Red Ribbon Bakeshop

I was just visiting this city and fancied Sans Rival but the other Red Ribbon store sold out of this goodness so we decided to come here. Service is efficient, store is well-lit and clean. However, the only drawback: the texture of Sans Rival was like of cardboard. It tasted deliciously buttery but once we sunk our teeth into the pastry, it's tough. Hope you improve the storage to keep its crunch and freshness.

The place is a decent size and clean. It's usually never crazy busy here. They have a small dining area. I mainly only go here when my mom sends me here to get her favorite palabok and chicken empanada. I grew up always having the mocha crunch cake at family parties. I never really understood the hype. My tip is to check the dates on the items prior to purchasing. Mamon and items like that only have best buy dates from about 3 days of purchase. If you don't eat right away, it does get moldy by the best by date. Second tip: If you are buying empanada and palabok, make it a meal with a slice of cake. You save a little more that way. I personally like the yema cake or chocolate mousse. Service is ok. They ladies at the register are typically nice.

There's plenty of Red Ribbon shops around as it's a chain and every store is almost minted in the same standardized fashion. It's a bakery and minor restaurant with a Filipino twist. One thing I can say about this place, they are reliable and consistent. Their halo-halo dessert is decent and one of my go-to for that treat. The cakes and pastries are decadent and outstanding, especially one of their standard offerings, the moist chocolate cake bars. There's nothing special about their palabok, arroz caldo or any of the food items, but at least they're there if you want a taste of quintessential Filipino food. It's very corporate in decor and presentation, more like a fast-food joint, but nonetheless, it's great they're around to bring the taste of the Philippines.

Employees at this time 12/18/2025 @ 5:30pm were talking about their upcoming party. They became blind that I was there waiting and ready to pay at the counter. Ignored. Better not to give any single penny from this shop where employees are entitled to act whatever they want to their customers.

The employees in the Mission Plaza store are very nice and accomodating. They are very polite and provide great customer service.