Showing posts with label harry potter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label harry potter. Show all posts

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Potter Heads at The Nook Cafe, Maginhawa Street, Quezon City, Philippines

When I read about this Harry Potter Cafe in Quezon City, I knew I just had to visit. More than anything, I was in it for the Butterbeer. Yup, still a foodie through and through.



I timed it with my Sunday visit to my mom's house; I planned on bringing her here for some drinks & snacks. Unfortunately, she wasn't home & failed to let me know beforehand (attended a Tagaytay wedding). Brought my shoti along who was left home alone.

Phoned ahead & asked if we can make a reservation; but they only follow a "first-come-first-served" policy and even informed us that there's no guarantee that we would be able to get inside. :x 

Decided to still go ahead. 



Arrived just in time before the rain started pouring. Here's the first Potter art you'll see; Hedwig chillin' in the tree. 


After signing in at the counter, be prepared to wait for about 30-40 minutes for an available table downstairs. A request to be seated upstairs takes about another 20 minutes.

Here's a shot of their counter which was constantly buzzing with activity due to nonstop people lining up to order or to ask whether their table's ready.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Butterbeer Battle: Early Bird Breakfast Club vs Starbucks

It's been awhile since we've made a Battle of Series post. 
So here goes...

Welcome to the Battle of the Butterbeer! ;)

Yes Potter fans, it's our all-time favorite drink from The Three Brommsticks!
So park your brooms, wave your wands and let's get ready to rumble!!

Butterbeer from Early Bird Breakfast Club

In this corner, we have Early Bird Breakfast Club's version of Butterbeer; cream soda with whipped cream on top & a caramel twill. At first sip, the taste is reminiscent of the A&W Cream Soda found in the supermarkets. Mix in the whipped cream for a more frothy drink. Sweetness level? About 50-60%. The caramel twill was a nice touch.


Butterbeer from Starbucks

In this corner, we have Starbuck's version of Butterbeer; Toffee Nut Frappe with an extra shot of Toffee Nut syrup topped with whipped cream & caramel drizzle. At first sip, the taste is really buttery. Sweetness level? 80-90%.