Banapple Fanboy

Perhaps reading from a number of previous entries you can easily decipher my constant interest in Banapple. Ever since the days it only had one branch right up there in Katipunan extension, I've been a big fan of the cafe/restaurant. More than just the desserts and the courses they serve there, the ambiance, the homey-feel and the service the provide definitely makes lining up for seats worth it.

I actually discovered Banapple around 3 or 4 years ago via Dessert Comes First. Been a fan of this blog for quite a while actually - constantly looking for unique places to eat. :) Just last week, when I stumbled upon the blog, the author, Lori Baltazar was conducting an online contest with a dinner for two at Banapple as the prize. Being both fan of the brand and a believer in digital PR, I jumped right in and joined the contest. :) haha! Well, I didn't win the dinner for two but I won a consolation prize of a keychain + umbrella. :) For a fan, that's not baaad at all.

Next thing you know, I went to newest branch at the Ayala Triangle Gardens with my friend Tina to claim my prize. So much for having it as "consolation". Because apparently, the keychain gives me 5% discount across all Banapple branches! :) Yes, panalo! :D

Oo na, mababaw na. haha. Ganun talaga minsan pag fan. :)

Thanks Banapple! Thank you to the owners, GJ and Maricel! More power!

Banapple is now in Tomas Morato!

i went to timog before going home today to negotiating with a jacket supplier. right after, i walked over to the rotunda to ride a jeepney going home. and when i got to the rotunda, i faced right and i saw Il Terraza, the newest building in the Tomas Morato area. and it was only a block away. couldn't really resist it so i went there to drop by the newest branch of Banapple. wuhoo.

this branch is at the 2nd floor of Il Terraza, Tomas Morato Ave. It's the building that has Rustan's Supermarket, Jack's Loft and other establishments still at work. Banapple this time has a very nice facade and still the same old homey ambiance. the interior is no different from the Katipunan branch. the floor area still minimal, which is consistent with the other branch. there's more parking this time with Il Terraza providing its consumers with parking in front of the building and pay parking at the basement. the restaurant employees there look familiar. i think they're getting used to me. :P


anyhow, i got to bring my brothers home a slice of Banoffie and Myster Reese Wicked pie. they have this cute take-out paper bag too.

cheers to banapple. one of the things that really make jin and i happy.