Café Mary Grace's delicious food and homey ambiance keep us coming back to this cozy restaurant.
Café Mary Grace is one of the few restaurants we consider our all-time favorite. We keep returning to Café Mary Grace because it has consistently maintained the quality of its service in all of its branches that we have visited (namely Greenbelt, Ayala Fairview Terraces, and St. Luke’s BGC). Over the years, it has become more than just a favorite restaurant for us; it actually holds a lot of good memories from Mommy Khris and me, from dining out with some of our closest friends to being a special place when we want to relax, talk, and just enjoy some comforting food and drinks.
A quick lunch date at Cafe Mary Grace
On one occasion, Mommy Khris and I decided to treat ourselves to a nice meal at
Café Mary Grace in SM Fairview. After months of being busy with Miguel, we figured we could use some time out and go on a quick lunch date.
There was an ongoing weekend sale at SM Fairview so it was a bit chaotic to walk around. The roomy and homey interiors of Café Mary Grace provided a brief respite from the crowd outside.
What we ordered
There was something new on offer in their menu – or at least it was new to us – and it was called the perfect plate. It was basically a set meal of salad, pasta, and a slice of their dessert of the day. Khris ordered a Dory and Saffron Cream Plate while I ordered a Chorizo Plate.
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| Pumpkin soup |
The Dory and Saffron Cream Plate came with a dory and saffron cream pasta
and a salad of smoked ham with almonds, cranberries, and balsamic
vinaigrette.
Meanwhile, the Chorizo Plate is Chorizo and Olives Pasta and a salad of
local greens with Chili Daing (marinated milkfish) dressing and Crunchy
Garlic. The dessert of the day was tiramisu. We added Summer Squash Soup and Vegetables On Focaccia sandwich.
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| Dory and saffron cream plate |
Khris and I have a habit of sharing our food with each other so we got to taste what was on each other’s plate. Both our salads were crisp fresh and delicious but I liked the salad from the Dory and Saffron Cream Plate more.
I liked the combination of the vinaigrette, almonds, and slightly sweet cranberries – it was refreshing. The salad from the Chorizo Plate was also good; I liked how Café Mary Grace was able to make a dressing out of daing. However, it could take a bit of getting used to because of the slightly fishy taste. Nonetheless, I still found it delicious.
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| Chorizo and olives plate |
The Chorizo and Olives pasta is our perennial favorite – a heavy meal on its own. It was very meaty and savory because of the chorizo bits in it.
On the other hand, it was our first time to taste the Dory and Saffron
Cream Pasta and it left a good impression.
Unlike other cream-based pasta, it was not too heavy. The flavors were unlike any other that we have tasted before; similar to truffle oil but not as savory. It was the saffron, perhaps? In any case, it has the potential to be our favorite.
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| Dessert |
As if the plates that we ordered were not heavy, we thought of getting
another favorite at Café Mary Grace, the Vegetables on Focaccia
Sandwich.
It was already a meal on its own. It had grilled zucchini, eggplant, and oyster mushrooms marinated in a delicate balance of balsamic and vinegar oil. The smoky flavors were pleasant to the taste plus it was very fragrant. And because it was vegetable-based, it was a guilt-free
indulgence.
Our recent dinner date experience at Ayala Fairview Terraces
Mommy Khris and I were trying to go on dates without kids recently. Although it can be challenging, we were able to squeeze in some quality time when we were both reporting to the office on Fridays.
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| Our date at Cafe Mary Grace Ayala Fairview Terraces |
One evening, we decided to have dinner at Cafe Mary Grace in Ayala Fairview Terraces. We ordered our usual Caesar Salad, Spicy Lemon Scampi, Seafood Pasta, and Vigan Lonnganisa & Kesong Puti Sandwich.
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| Spicy Lemon Scampi |
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| Seafood Pasta |
As usual, the food was exceptional and the ambiance was homey, which made our dinner date all the more enjoyable.
Cafe Mary Grace's Menu
For the complete menu and price of Cafe Mary Grace, you may refer to the list below:
All Day Breakfast
- Sirloin Beef Tapa: P552.00
- Toasted Vigan Longganisa: P527.00
- Daing na Bangus (just a little note: It's always good to check twice for bones and take extra caution): P512.00
- Chicken Inasal Fillet: P433.00
- Pork Tocino: P433.00
- Eggs Benedict (Farmer's Ham on toasted wholewheat batard, with arugula, tomatoes, poached egg, hollandaise sauce, and caviar): P433.00
- Eggs Royale (Smoked Salmon on toasted wholewheat batard, with arugula, tomatoes, poached egg, hollandaise sauce, and caviar): P507.00
- Brioche French Toast (with grilled peaches, almonds, and cream): P412.00
- Egg (choices: Scrambled, Sunny Side-Up)
- Rice (choices: Rosemary Fried Rice, Garlic Fried Rice)
- Upgrade your eggs to Omelet (Ham & Cheese, Mushroom & Cheese): P100.00
Savory Starters
- Crispy Cassava Chips with Onion Dip (cassava chips from Bohol with our special onion dip): P287.00
- Cheddar Cheese with Tomatoes & Capers (melted cheddar cheese topped with fresh tomatoes and homemade caper sauce, and comes with batard bread): P236.00
- Mushroom Pâté with Batard Bread (a rich homemade pate of assorted mushrooms and cream): P259.00
- Grilled Kesong Puti with Batard Bread (grilled kesong puti, garlic and olive oil spread): P238.00
Soups (served with a slice of garlic bread)
- Seafood Chowder (a hearty chowder made with seafood broth, dory, clams, mussels, and prawns): P258.00
- Summer Squash (squash with cream wonderfully combined to create the goodness of Summer in a bowl!): P228.00
- Wild Mushroom (a smooth, flavorful soup made with shiitake mushrooms, rich cream, and milk): P228.00
Fresh Salads
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| Caesar Salar |
- Mary Grace Caesar Salad (breaded chicken fillet on top of crisp romaine lettuce, dotted with croutons and bacon bits with our very own Caesar dressing): P460.00
- Fried Kesong Puti & Calamansi Vinaigrette (golden nuggets of kesong puti on lettuce and tomatoes, and drizzled with a light and refreshing calamansi vinaigrette): P407.00
- Local Greens with Chili Daing Dressing & Crunchy Garlic (local greens brought to life by a spicy daing dressing and crunchy slivers of garlic): P292.00
- Smoked Ham with Almonds, Cranberries & Balsamic Vinaigrette (slices of smoked ham, julienne carrots, dried cranberries and almonds, on a bed of fresh red and green lettuce, and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette): P370.00
- Prawn Salad with Mango Papaya Vinaigrette (garlic-seared prawns and ripened balls of mango and papaya for that perfect summer salad! *Sizes of prawns depend on seasonal availability): P486.00
- Grilled Chicken & Oranges with Black Olive Dressing (grilled chicken on a bed of lettuce mixed with fresh orange slices and feta cheese, and drizzled with a flavorful black olive dressing): P418.00
Flavorful Pastas
Olive Oil-Based
- Spicy Lemon Scampi (Pan-seared prawns and linguine noodles with a spicy kick from lemon, chili, and garlic; the size of prawns depends on seasonal availability): 503.00
- Spanish Sardines & Olives (Sardines sauteed in an aglio e olio infusion, tomatoes, and mushrooms): 427.00
- Chorizo & Olives (Spaghetti noodles enveloped in a sauce made with the goodness of homemade chorizo and chili flakes): 426.00
- Seafood Pasta (A medley of fresh clams, mussels, prawns, squid, and cream dory enhanced with olives, mushrooms, and tomatoes): 475.00
- Vongole (Linguini noodles combined with the flavors of fresh clams, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and white wine): 459.00
- Grilled Chicken Couscous (Grilled rosemary-marinated chicken fillets, over spicy steamed couscous, with a homemade tomato concasse and blanched asparagus): 502.00
Cream-Based
- Mary Grace Mushroom Cream: 498.00 (+150.00 with Prosciutto topping)
- Classic Carbonara (Mary Grace's version of classic favorite. Fresh mushrooms and bacon sauteed with cream): 433.00
- Dory & Saffron Cream (Fillet of cream dory atop linguini noodles, covered with a light creamy sauce, and flavored with leeks and a hint of saffron): 430.00
- Smoked Salmon & Cream (Smoked salmon sautéed with garlic cream and dill, and garnished with caviar from Belgium): 454.00
Tomato-Based
- Pasta Amatriciana with Italian Meatballs (Italian meatballs atop spaghetti noodles, tossed in thick tomato sauce and bacon): 433.00
- Fresh Tomato & Herb (Spaghetti noodles with a homemade sauce of fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil): 423.00
Extra Garlic Bread: P27.00
Soups & salads in half-serving
- Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad: 88.00
- Calamansi Vinaigrette Salad: 88.00
- Wild Mushroom Soup: 94.00
- Summer Squash Soup: 94.00
Hearty Sandwiches (with homemade potato chips and dip)
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| Vigan Longganisa with Kesong Puti |
- Vigan Longganisa and Kesong Puti (French baguette with Vigan Longganisa bits, topped with grilled kesong puti and garnished with tomato slices): P407.00
- Fili Beef & Tomato (tender slices of beef sirloin served in between batard bread with pesto dressing and garnished with tomato and lettuce): P403.00
- Chicken Inasal (Chicken Inasal marinated the Visayan way, paired with a tomato and wansoy salsa): P397.00
- Pan-Seared Shrimp (pan-seared shrimp and bell peppers on a bed of lettuce, in between slices of batard bread): P418.00
- Fish & Bell Pepper (a healthy sandwich of creamy dory, enhanced with bell pepper cream): P351.00
- Vegetables on Focaccia (grilled zucchini, eggplant, and oyster mushrooms marinated in a delicate balance of balsamic and vinegar oil): P345.00
Additional Order of Potato Chips: P58.00
Perfect Plates
- Fresh Tomato & Herb Plate (Grilled Chicken and Orange Salad with Black Olive Dressing, Fresh Tomato and Herb Pasta, Dessert of the Day): P578.00
- Chorizo Plate (local Greens with Chili Daing Dressing and Crunchy Garlic, Chorizo and Olives Pasta, Dessert of the Day): P558.00
- Dory & Saffron Cream Plate (Smoked Ham with Almonds, Cranberries, and Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad, Dory and Saffron Cream Pasta, Dessert of the Day): P565.00
Mains
Angus Ribeye Steak
USDA Choice Cut Ribeye Steak cooked to your desired doneness garnished with asparagus stems and parsley. Served with your choice of Truffle Rice or Couscous, and Ceasar Salad on the side
Servings:
200g (Good for 1-2 to share): 1,462.00
450g (Good for 2-3 to share): 2,615.00
Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
Grilled salmon steak served with our homemade cream cheese and dill sauce garnished with a grilled lemon slice and parsley. Served with your choice of Truffle Rice or Couscous, and Caesar Salad on the side
P1,038.00
Grilled Chicken with Tomato Concasse
Tender chicken breast fillets with our homemade tomato concasse garnished with asparagus stems and parsley. Served with your choice of Truffle Rice or Couscous, and Caesar Salad on the side
P562.00
Add-On Sides
- Truffle Rice: 188.00
- Couscous: 198.00
- Caesar Salad: 94.00
Rib-Eye Salpicao
Tender U.S. Beef rib-eye sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and lots of garlic, served with rice, eggs your way
P842.00
Neapolitana Pizza
- Proscuitto & Arugula: P625.00
- Mushroom & Garlic (made with Bechamel Sauce): P628.00
- Margherita: P607.00
- Chorizo & Basil: P625.00
- Seafood Bianca (made with Bechamel Sauce): P628.00
- Classic Cheese: P617.00
- Italian Meatball: P605.00
- Seafood & Basil (authentic Neapolitana pizza dough topped with premium mozzarella and handmade Italian tomato pizza sauce): P628.00
Signatures Products
Mary Grace Ensaymada
Enjoy it classic (as is) or grilled. Our signature recipe of this local pastry is made with 100% real butter and eggs, topped with premium Edam cheese from Holland
P145.00
Mary Grace Cheese Roll
Enjoy it classic (as is) or grilled. A soft and billowy roll with velvety cheese at the center. Well-loved by both the young and young-at-heart!
P89.00
Ensaymadas with a Twist
Choices:
- Laguna Cheese: 238.00
- Three Cheese: 238.00
- Banana Chocolate: 199.00
- Cinnamon Apple: 194.00
- Caramel & Toasted Almonds: 194.00
The Mary Grace Tandem
Your choice of classic or grilled Ensaymada together with a cup of Mary Grace Hot Chocolate.
Dessert Bars & Loaf Cakes
Food for the Gods
Bites of walnuts and dates baked in a rich batter
P82.00
Brownie Bar
So good it's like biting into a chocolate bar - crusty on top and fudgy the rest of the way
P75.00
Lemon Bar
Moist lemony bites on a buttery crust with just the right amount of tang
P67.00
Mary Grace Mamon
Light chiffon cake infused with orange and lemon - Mary Grace's version of the Filipino favourite Mamon
P76.00
Classic Fruitcake
A Mary Grace original since 1983, Baked and perfectly aged until the flavors of walnuts, glazed fruits, and brandy come together
P75.00
Banana Bread
A moist loaf cake with the goodness of bananas, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkled with walnuts & Belgian chocolate!
P80.00
Mary Grace Ensaymada Bread Pudding
The ensaymadas you love mixed with butter, eggs, milk and cinnamon - for a new, comforting dessert!
P202.00
Toasted Bread Pudding
Our Ensaymada Bread Pudding pan-fried in butter, garnished with caramel and a light sprinkling of confectioner's sugar
P232.00
Make it A La Mode!
Choices:
- Brownie ala Mode (2 brownie bars and 2 scoops vanilla ice cream): 276.00
- Pudding ala Mode (Toasted pudding slice and 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream): 287.00
Signature Cakes
Mango Bene
Our best-selling "summer cake"! Frozen layers of meringue with cream and chunks of mangoes in between. *Served semi-frozen
P308.00
Strawberry Shortcake
Plump imported strawberries with whipped cream, embraced by a delicate sponge cake
P297.00
Limone Santi
Our version of Key Lime Pie! Frozen lemon curd with a cream topping over a tasty graham cracker crust
P198.00
Banana Bella
Fresh bananas layered with Belgian Truffle ganache and rich custard cream, laid on a buttery pie crust & garnished with buttercream bananas
Chocolate Truffle
Velvety smooth Callebaut Truffle, in between layers of the best chocolate cake
P247.00
Chocolate Cake
Premium Belgian chocolate goodness with a creamy custard filling - a chocoholic's dream
P217.00
Chocolate Rum Tiramisu
100% Arabica cold brew-soaked sponge cake with rich mascarpone & dark chocolate ganache, flavored with premium aged Don Papa Rum
P349.00
Chocolate Mousse
Moist chocolate cake topped with chocolate mousse and crowned with whipped cream rosettes
P207.00
Sea Salt Caramel Vanilla
Homemade caramel in between layers of chiffon cake, with vanilla bean frosting and chocolate feulletine
P237.00
Mary Grace Cheesecake
Silky smooth, cream cheese goodness atop a classic graham cracker crust
P242.00
Toasted Almond Sans Rival
A torte truly without rival! Made with French buttercream, chewy meringue, and topped with toasted almonds
P298.00
Carrot Walnut
A moist carrot cake sprinkled with walnuts, coated in cream cheese frosting
P304.00
Apple Pie with Walnut Crumble
Apple slices in a cinnamon filling, laid on a buttery crust and finished with a walnut crumble
P237.00
Make it A La Mode!
Enjoy your favorites with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and almond slivers on top
Choices:
- Apple Pie ala Mode: 320.00
- Chocolate Cake ala Mode: 290.00
Hot Chocolates
Mary Grace Hot Chocolate
Our signature hot chocolate made with premium Belgian cocoa — absolutely delicious
P207.00
Traditional Tsokolate
Full-flavored and local all the way, made with 100% locally sourced cacao
P178.00
Valencia Hot Chocolate
Flavored with orange cream
P178.00
Mint Hot Chocolate
With a hint of peppermint
P178.00
Tsoknut Hot Chocolate
Infused with tsoknut (local peanut and chocolate blend)
P167.00
Spicy Mexicana Hot Chocolate
Spiked with cinnamon and chilli
P167.00
White Hot Chocolate
Topped with crushed almonds
P178.00
Mary Grace Cold Hot Chocolate
The Mary Grace Hot Chocolate served chilled and topped with whipped cream
P218.00
Add Whipped Cream: P23.00
Our ensaymadas and cheese rolls are perfectly paired with a cup of Hot Chocolate!
Fresh Fruit Shakes
Strawberry: P228.00
- Mango: P228.00
- Banana: P207.00
Just honest-to-goodness real fruits and milk. Absolutely no flavorings and no extracts
*Seasonal Availability
Homemade Iced Teas
Servings:
- Glass (250ml): 140.00
- Pitcher (750ml): 390.00
Choices:
- Peach
- Apple & Cinnamon
- Peppermint & Apple
- Wild Raspberry
- Sangria (Non-Alcoholic)
Premium Coffees & Teas
- Espresso: P138.00
- Americano: P148.00 (hot or iced)
- Iced Americano (Almond or Vanilla Cream): P158.00
- Cappuccino (Hot or Iced): 158.00
- Valencia: 178.00
- Muscovado: 168.00
- Muscovado and Chocolate: 207.00
Latte
- Hot or Iced: 168.00
- Caramel: 208.00
- Mocha: 208.00
Iced Mocha
Two shots of Italian espresso blended with our signature Mary Grace hot chocolate, and served chilled with whipped cream
P228.00
Peppermint Iced Mocha
Two shots of Italian espresso blended with our signature Mary Grace hot chocolate and crushed peppermint candy, served chilled with whipped cream
P230.00
Loose Leaf Teabags: P126.00
Sodas: P98.00
Bottled Water (Hope in a Bottle, the 'Hope in a Bottle' Foundation seeks to build Philippine public school classrooms): P50.00
*Decaf and oat milk options are available.
Cafe Maty Grace may update the prices without prior notice.
Epilogue
All in all, it was another pleasant experience at Café Mary Grace. The food and the service were still impeccable and the ambiance was first-rate.
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| The bakeshop |
What we live best at Cafe Mary Grace is the homey feel that is consistent in all its branches, whether big or small.
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Yayamanin feels if nakakaen kana sa mary grace. Masarap po ang foods. My sister in law nagpasalubong ng foods sa mary grace before. And super sarap po nya. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAng sarap ng mga foods daddy. Definitely a must visit place.
ReplyDeletesarap po talagang balik balikan ang magandang restaurant lalo nat masarap ang mga food at talagang maganda ang service po nila🤗 yung pumpkin soup po nila mukang masarap talaga at higit sa lahat healthy pa also the presentation ng food po nila gaganahan ka naman talaga perfect place na worth it na puntahan 😋🥰
ReplyDeleteI can't blame you if Café Mary Grace has a place in your heart because this is really irresistible. You can't say no to its comfy and homey ambience plus its scrumptious dishes. This is really a great place to dine.
ReplyDeleteI can clearly see the reason why Café Mart Grace is one of the few restaurants that you consider as your favorite. It is surely because of satisfaction that you can get from the food and services that they give. There's so many food to enjoy in that place and it really looks so delicious.
ReplyDeleteOhhh woww ang daming pagpipilian and everything naman looks so delicious 🤤 so nakakatakam talaga
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