Baker on East: This Cafe in Salcedo Village (Makati City) is Serving The Best Doughnuts I’ve Ever Had in the Philippines! (With 2026 Updates)
I love doughnuts! I’ve tried so many doughnut shops, from chains to independent ones, and I will try more in search of the best doughnuts. But for now, I think Baker on East is my favorite!
Baker on East
Baker on East (BoE) is a cafe tucked in one of the streets of Salcedo Village (Makati City). Its founder, Chino Cruz, an editor-turned-baker, didn’t originally plan to sell doughnuts. It was only because of his brother Gio, the BoE co-founder and a doughnut lover, that doughnuts were added to the menu.
Inside Baker on East
The Menu
BoE’s doughnuts are available from Wednesday through Sunday, and are sold out by afternoon. Its flavors are unique (when I went there, they have Guava Cheesecake and Seoul Milo Dinosaur), and changes from time to time (I’m not sure if it’s weekly).
Look at those doughnuts!
So why do I like their doughnuts? Let me put it this way: It’s like the classic bakery doughnuts that are fried and covered in white sugar (which I love!), but elevated with creative fillings. It’s light, pillowy, and delicious!
I love their Guava Cheesecake, which is creamy and tart, and the Taiwan Tart, which has a nice pineapple taste.
Guava Cheesecake and Seoul Milo Dinosaur Doughnuts (1 pc.: PHP110; Box of 6: PHP620)
Aside from doughnuts, they also bake pastries. I tried their Bangkok Babe Blondie, which is like butterscotch bar overload; PB Crunch, which is like peanut butter-flavored rice crispies topped with chocolate; and Garam Masala, which is a shortbread cookie that’s buttery and spiced with South Asian flavors . I love them all!
The Pastries at Baker on East
Lower Left: PB Crunch (PHP170); Upper Right: Bangkok Babe Blondie (PHP170)
BoE also serves coffee. I tried their Jungle Flower, which is their specialty coffee with a hint Southeast Asian flavors. Not really sure what the ingredients are, but I like it!
Jungle Flower (PHP220)
Updates (March and May 2026)
Baker on East released the Corn Cheddar Scone, which I got to try in March 2026. It's crumbly and moist, and I can taste the cheese in every bite. The corn kernels add crunch and a hint of sweetness. It's served with Old Bay butter, which add saltiness and creaminess, and runny honey, which add another layer of sweetness. It’s amazing!
They also introduced new flavors of doughnuts: Carrot Cake, Peach Mango Chrysanthemum, and Strawberry Polvoron (a Filipino shortbread). The Carrot Cake has a nice cinnamon-flavored crumble on top, nice cream cheese frosting, and nice dried cranberries (I think). It's sugar, spice, and everything nice!
The Peach Mango Chrysanthemum is really like Jollibee’s Peach Mango Pie but in doughnut form and with a floral note. The Strawberry Polvoron has a nice strawberry-flavored powdery topping.
Baker on East makes good coffee and pastries. But more importantly, they make the best doughnuts (for me) and the most creative fillings. I highly recommend Baker on East to you.
P.S. I’m not sure why the name Baker on East. I read somewhere that it’s because the owner lives near East Avenue, but I’m not so sure about it.
Address: Unit G2 Valero Plaza, 124 San Agustin St., Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines | Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8AM-8PM; Friday & Saturday, 8AM-11PM; Sunday, 7AM-8PM | Facebook | Instagram