Filipino Bakery Cafe & Market

I've enjoyed visiting this fantastic restaurant a few times with my friends and family. The food and desserts are delicious and genuinely capture the essence of home-cooked Filipino meals. This restaurant is also unique because it is a small market where you can purchase Filipino goods and traditional clothing such as the barong Tagalog.

Adding to the charm of this place is a karaoke set-up at the front, creating a lively atmosphere for those who wish to showcase their singing skills. The staff, with their warm and welcoming demeanor, always greet guests with a smile and provide exceptional service.

Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to experience the authentic flavors of Filipino cuisine and immerse themselves in Filipino culture.

I am beyond pleased that my people's cuisine is represented here in the Metro. Fast service, delicious classics. Such a taste of home. Place was clean and inviting. Very happy it expanded to a larger area in the last few months. Probably the best Halo Halo I've ever had, and I'm a native of California. Definitely will be coming back often!

Serving up traditional food that can delight our family, with a taste for our late Lola's cooking, AND a crowd of first-timers to Filipino flavors, I can't sing enough praises for STL Filipino Bread...though, I can try, thanks to the karaoke setup they made happen as part of a big family party we recently hosted in their shop.
Food: Wonderful, whether you're a newbie looking for an accessible place to sample a variety of traditional dishes, or a Filipino foodie giving your own rice cooker a night off...I definitely recommend stopping by for takeout and baked goods!
Service: They're always happy to help you find exactly what you're looking for on a daily basis, whether you're looking to grab a quick lunch or grab enough food to host a gathering. At the aforementioned family party---we couldn't have pulled off a celebration of a lifetime without all of their hard work to make it happen! The space was decorated to the nines, and every need we had leading up to and during the event was met quickly and with enthusiasm. Leah, Mary Beth, Anna, and Kuya Jojo felt like part of the family!
Ambiance: Perhaps one of the most fun parts of STL Filipino Bread is how it is a "one stop shop" for items of cultural significance. I'm so thankful this place is here and helping share Filipino culture and food with the St. Louis Area!

Can I say? Sarap! I ordered Ginataang Kalabasa and it came with sides of rice the mentioned bodacious chicken and I think some pancit. All of which were tasty and wholesome. The Halo Halo was so tasty and creamy. Just the right balance of sweet, flavor, and texture. The gummies at the bottom were so good as well. I have yet to try the Lechon or crispy belly. As for baked goods, the Puto was spot on and other treats were tasty. There is a selection of prepackaged snacks, drinks, and baking goods from the Philippines. They even sell Barongs.

The service was great and the staff were very warm and accommodating. The service was fairly quick food came out hot and tasty. I felt at home as a guest and everyone there was nice.

As for the atmosphere the staff and patrons were warm, welcoming, and I certainly felt at home. There was good energy with the karaoke going. Definitely family friendly. Bring everyone, they have big tables for groups. I will be coming back. I felt happy after the experience and fantastic food. The food and experience made me cry a little as it was authentic and it was reminiscent of the time my 🇵🇭 partner and I had dinner together in Manila. Talk about authentic taste😋 This may be my go to for lunch as I live and work nearby.

When I tell you that this place is AWESOME!!!!! I was really in the mood for Filipino food and this place did NOT disappoint :). The atmosphere is really chill and there was karaoke entertainment (the lady and I lip sang a song together lol). I’m Muslim and the lady made sure that I had NO pork in my food! I will DEFINITELY return :)

How come I didn't know about this place sooner OMG!!! what a miss out😭😭. Anyway, one of the best Pinoy restaurants/markets in St. Louis. The Chicken Adobe here is HEAVEN. Make sure you pair it with some Crispy Pork and Lumpia. And Halo Halo, OMG.... I finished it faster than my ex dumped me 😇... The customer service is above and beyond , the staff are super friendly and explained me about the food . Also make sure you check out the market for the later night snacks. Definitely will come back to this place again and again

Absolutely delicious brunch buffet, I’ve ordered baked goods in the past and the food was just as amazing - karaoke, coffee, a million yummy options for food and dessert. Hope they do it again and again!

Service was great even though it was busy and we had no issue finding parking or trying everything without wasting food. Can’t wait to go back.

Delicious and authentic Filipino cuisine! Went with my mom for lunch and we each had a combo meal, halo halo for dessert, and some Filipino coffee. Mom liked it so much we had to get more to take home along with some bakery treats. Friendly staff and fun atmosphere with karaoke. Definitely recommend and will be back.

great Filipino bakery with lot of goodies available for lunch and dinner. the pork barbecue combo and the pork crackling are both very good
the breads are also a nice treat with ones like Yama pastel and ube cheese pandesal. staff friendly although it is a little busy on weekends

they have karaoke now too

A delightful restaurant and market that is run by an incredible warm and kind group of folks. They have an incredible selection of baked goods and lots of fresh options for food to be prepared on the spot. The folks here treat you like family and made some food with real heart. We ordered tocilog, pork adobo, lumpia Shanghai, and slice of ube cake that had a layer of flan. All of these things were incredibly fresh and delicious. A true gem and a must stop for me when I travel to St Louis in the future.

Bravo, Maryland Heights! You’ve got a gem in the Filipino Bakery Cafe and Market located along Dorsett and Fee Fee Rds..

For those unfamiliar with the Philippine archipelago, this country is located in Southeast Asia, just south of neighboring countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.

It’s easy to tell by their accent that many of the Filipino Bakery staff are immigrants hailing from various regions of this tropical paradise. This cue, albeit subtle, is a sure fire way for customers to tell they are experiencing authentic Filipino hospitality. I say this because I’ve met a lot of Filipino immigrants here (who’ve eventually become US citizens) who continue to take pride in and celebrate their Asian roots and dialects. Same goes for their cooking. Philippine cuisine is an amalgamation of various cultural influences. Colonized for 400 years by the Spanish, it’s no surprise that Filipino food traces its ancestry to Spain and Mexico. There’s menudo, which is a stew typically prepared with either diced pork or chicken, and simmered in tomato sauce along with diced potatoes, peas, and carrots.

The Philippines also favors Indian and Thai food. There’s a beef dish called, kare-kare, which is basically a non-spicy cousin of Indian or Thai curry. (Fair warning: kare-kare sauce is peanut-based; and its accompanying condiment, baggoong is fish paste. So sadly, those with food sensitivity may have to skip this mouthwatering dish.)

There’s a spring roll called, lumpia, that is a nod to Vietnam. Lumpia is usually filled with ground pork and minced veg; and is either served deep-fried or “fresh” like its Vietnamese doppelgänger. The former is typically accompanied by a sweet chili sauce. The latter is best enjoyed with a minced garlic-and-peanut dip.

Finally, noodle dishes that are either stir-fried (pancit) or swimming in delectable broth (mami) are hints of Chinese cuisine.

Filipino food bursts with flavorful spices and condiments. Hence, entrees are best eaten with a good serving of rice on the side. This essential export crop is so integral to Philippine dining, that rice flour or starch is also used to create many sweet (or savory) snacks and desserts.

You’ll love the bread called, pandesal. It literally has a Spanish sounding name: Pan (bread) de Sal (of Salt). Filipinos typically eat these buns at breakfast time, slathered with Star brand or Dari Creme brand margarine. It’s downed with either homemade hot cocoa (tsokolate) or Nescafé coffee. Pandesal can also be served as an afternoon snack, with either liver spread (trust me, it’s good— it’s liver pate), pimiento spread, or Chiz Whiz. Pandesal, by the way, is best eaten warm.

Lovers of purple yam or ube will flip over Filipino Bakery’s ube pandesal. It’s stuffed with a little bit of melty cheese. If purchasing these buns for carry out, I’d suggest popping ‘em in the microwave for 10 seconds… and enjoy its pull-apart doughy texture!

I also sampled a dessert called, Brazo de Mercedes. Copious amounts of egg yolks compose its smooth custard center. Its outer layer is egg white stiffened with sugar. It’s spread flat, about 2” thick, onto a wax paper lined baking sheet. Then, the egg yolk custard is spread on top of the whites. As soon as this is done, the pastry baker carefully rolls them into a delicate, cloud-soft roll before baking it in the oven. It’s a challenging feat, but the reward is pure, heavenly sweetness and bliss!

I also bought the staff-recommended pork barbecue kabobs and pork adobo siopao (a bao bun stuffed with savory pork). I can’t wait to sink my teeth into these treats!

Authentic Filipino dining is akin to partying with the best folks on the planet. So, if dining at the cafe, prepare yourself for rounds of karaoke singing! I enjoyed watching customers come up to the mic at lunchtime to belt out rock ‘n’ roll hits! Pure fun!

Tasty, authentic Filipino dishes; a friendly staff; a brightly-lit, spacious, and sparkling clean dining area and supermarket… Filipino Bakery Cafe & Market SHOULD be on your list of must-visit venues in St. Louis! ❤

It's been a very long time since I've had Filipino food and this reminded me of how much I missed it!!

Food was exceptional and I don't use that word lightly. Desserts were also exceptional.

Will be back!!

Wow! Just wow! What an improvement! I love the new dining and the mini grocery areas! What hasn't changed? Their food is still AMAZING! They can also do custom orders, and catering too! Give them a try and support local.

Yummmmmm! Best Filipino food I've had in St Louis! The lumpia is delicious, crisp and full of flavor! I wanted a whole plate of all lumpia 😃 but I ordered the BBQ pork kabab. It was fantastically flavored & very tender. The pancit is super! I will definitely be back again and bring some friends!

I ordered some lechon here. It tasted really great as expected. Love it. My husband loved thier ube cheese pandesal! Lots of good filipino food. The owners and staff are really friendly! The place is clean too. Stop by and try their delicious goodies!

Food was great. Really could use a menu though and I would add pictures to go with them. We almost left because my friend felt overwhelmed. Luckily the owner was able to help! Thank you!

Totally unique. They have a variety of really delicious taste combos and a bunch of ready to go breads sweets and amazing food. I got the HaloHalo drink. I'm pretty sure it was one of the most interesting drinks I ve ever had. Kind of like a magical mystery 😂 it was really good ☺

So much more than a bakery!

I had driven past this pale a dozen times thinking it was just a bakery. I finally went in and was blown away. They have a ton of lunch and breakfast options and even a little market with interesting stuff to take home.

The pork adobo combo was great and I'm excited to try more.

UPDATE:
I've gone back 4 or 5 times now and always try something different. The vegetarian dish was the only miss for me. Everything else has been great. And they have expanded into the space next door so they now have a dining area and a bigger "market."

The staff is always very friendly. The atmosphere is ok: a little too loud (the music is a bit much) and bright, but all in all it's a great lunch spot.

Absolutely delicious. The closest thing I’ve had since my time in Manila.

Authentic Filipino food and it was excellent. A must visit if you are craving Filipino food. Will visit again.