Hello, 2025! Here is another favorites list from 2024. Our December Favorites is here. Mostly, our favorites from the holiday events we attended. And it is longer than usual. Plus, three coffee drinks we love.
December 2024 Favorites
Our top recommendations for December are:
- Tomato and Basil Soup by Made Simple,
- Kare-Kare by Romualdo’s,
- Beef Caldereta by Chippens,
- Mango Passion Fruit Kakiguri by Shuga Beibi,
- Paris Brest by Dulce Desserts,
- Sea Salt Latte by Club’s Bakery,
- Spanish Latte by Priore Cafe, and
- Kori-Kohi by Beans and Berry.
List is longer than usual and we have 3 coffee drinks on it.
Tomato and Basil Soup by Made Simple
We went back to Made Simple and we tried the soup.
The Tomato and Basil Soup is rich and flavorful. Tangy, a bit salty and creamy. It goes well with their bread. It is a good starter to your meal or could be an entire light meal on its own.
Made Simple is located at CT Drive along Tulip Drive.
Kare-Kare by Romualdo’s
Our next two recommendations are by two of our favorite caterers in Davao.
The Kare-Kare by Romualdo’s is a winner. Tender beef and oxtail and vegetables in a tasty rich peanut sauce. It is apparent that it is cooked with care with homecooked quality to it. Superb.
The team behind Romualdo’s recently opened their first restaurant, Recuerdo in Juna Subdivision.
Beef Caldereta by Chippens
Another favorite from the holiday events we attended is Beef Caldereta by Chippens.
Chippens is undoubtedly the most popular caterer in Davao. Oone of our favorites is their Beef Caldereta. The beef is tender and flavorful and the sauce is rich, savory, sour, and just a bit sweet and spicy. There is a perfect blend of flavors that make any occasion just a little bit more special.
Their Beef Caldereta is also available in their stores freshly cooked or frozen.
Special mention to their Lechon Baka which we also love.
Chippens is located at Roxas Avenue. You may also enjoy their Calderata at Salome’s Garden in Cabantian.
Mango Passion Fruit Kakiguri
Next, is a shaved ice dessert by the newly opened Shuga Beibi.
Our favorite is the Mango Passion Fruit Kakiguri. The combination of crushed ice, fresh fruits, and sugary syrup is perfect any time of the day. Sweet. Refreshing. Fruity. Tart and tangy. It is a delight. The Straberry Kakiguri is also good but we prefer the Mango Passion Fruit Kakikuri.
Related Link: Favorite Davao Desserts
Shuga Beibi is in the same compound as Teitoku Izakaya along 4th-A Street in Ecoland Subdivision.
Paris Brest
Another superb dessert we had during the holidays is Paris Brest.
Paris Brest is choux pastry with praline cream filling. On top are almond slivers, hazelnuts, caramel and powder sugar. It is luxurious with the perfect amount of sweetness and richness. This is a special holiday offering by Dulce Desserts.
Dulce Desserts is also at CT Drive along Tulip Drive.
Favorite Coffee Drinks
We have three picks for our favorite cafe latte this December.
First is Sea Salt Latte by Club’s Bakery. The Sea Salt crumbs and the light foam make this latte interesting in texture and flavor.
Next is Spanish Latte by Cafe Priore. This is probably the best Spanish Latte we have tried lately. The coffee is strong and bitter. But it is balanced well by the milk.
Finally, Kori-Kohi by Beans and Berry. The Espresso is frozen. And you just let it gradually melt into the milk. Making for a flavorful and unique coffee experience.
Club’s Bakery has branches in Matina and in Obrero. Cafe Priore is located along University Avenue in Juna Subdivision. And Beans and Berry is along Torres Street in Poblacion.
December 2024 Favorites Map
Interested to try our November 2024 top picks? Here is the map to guide your foodie adventure.
More Davao Recommendations
December was busier than usual. And with it, holiday parties and a lot of eating. We will continue to share our favorites this 2025. And we will also publish more of our favorites from the past year.
See more Davao food and dining options in our Davao Dining Directory.
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