Cello's Doughnuts and Dips: Soft, Sweet, Unique - Perfect Doughnuts!

Okay, I'll admit, I'm not a big fan of doughnuts. I usually take just one bite and then share it with someone since I usually find doughnuts too sweet and/or "nakaka-umay." 

However, when Cello's Doughnuts and Dips came into the picture, I instantly became a doughnut convert. 
RJ and I went here after eating in the new Italian restaurant near Katipunan, Derf's. We were supposed to go home already but it started to drizzle. We then found shelter in Cello's Doughnuts and Dips.


It's been awhile since I ate in Cello's and being back here brought about nostalgic memories. I've been frequenting Katipunan ever since, so I was able to witness Cello's beginnings. I actually feel I grew up with Cello's. Now they have a total of 5 branches: Katipunan, Taft, SM North Edsa, Alabang Town Center and Davao. Awww, they grow up so fast! :)

When Cello's Doughnuts and Dips first opened its pioneer branch in Katipunan, good reviews about it spread like forest fire amongst my friends. They kept raving about how soft the bread is and how fun the flavors are. So on my way home back in 2004, I bought a box of doughnuts. Impressed by the quality of their doughnuts, I finished the whole box by myself!


6 years later, I find myself in Cello's with RJ and still drooling over their doughnuts. I squatted to gaze at these precious doughnuts while RJ was at the counter. I could hear the doughnuts screaming, "Pick me, pick me!" as I admired each one. After an internal debate on which doughnut to pick, RJ and I finally sat down and enjoyed our order.


Continuing the nostalgic mode, I chose the first flavor I ever tried from the store - Oreo Doughnut. :)

Oreo Doughnut (Php25)

It was love at first bite back in 2004 and up to now, it still makes my heart leap. The crushed oreo cookies blend so well with the subtle sweet taste of the bread. Even though oreo cookies are sweet, this doughnut has just the right amount of sweetness. Unlike other doughnut stores, you don't have to drink water after every bite to wash away the overpowering sweetness. Cello's doughnuts' perfect sweetness allows you to savor every bite. 

As you can see in the photo above, their bread is so soft & fluffy that it almost melts in your mouth like water. YUUUM!  

I also wanted to be more adventurous so I picked a flavor I haven't tried yet - Choco Chip Peanut Butter Doughnut. I've seen it before but I always try to shy away from it since it seems too sweet for me. I decided to risk it anyway and order it. 

Choco Chip Peanut Butter (Php25)

Surprisingly, I also really enjoyed this flavor. The peanut butter they used isn't overwhelming. Plus, the chocolate chips add a nice finish after every bite. 


RJ also ordered two doughnuts. He chose Chocolate Sprinkles and my favorite Cello's doughnut flavor, Cheese!

Chocolate Sprinkles (Php25)

Cheese (Php25)

I love all their flavors but I always keep coming back to my true love, Cheese! Apparently, this is a crowd favorite and Cello's signature flavor. It's a honey glazed doughnut topped with premium cheese glaze. As the website describes it, it has the perfect blend of sweetness and the taste of cheese. 


Cello's original doughnuts cost Php25 each while their premium flavors Php38. You can purchase a box of 6 of their original doughnuts for Php135. They also have mini doughnuts or cocktail doughnuts sold at Php165 for a box of 15. For more information about their other doughnut flavors, you can check them out in their website. 


By the way, the rain didn't continue to pour so our whole plan of finding shelter in Cello's Doughnuts and Dips was a failure. But our visit here surely was nothing short of perfection. Probably fate was simply directing us to this shop to give our lunch a perfect sweet ending. :)


More Info on Cello's Doughtnuts & Dips:
Address: 2nd Flr, Eastwest Building Bank Mercury Drug Building, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City (across Ateneo de Manila University)
Contact Number: 928-2649
Delivery Number: 212-1212
Operating Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sun & Holidays 7:00 AM-8:00 PM


~It's the little sweet notes everyday that matter. :)~