It’s an undeniable truth of the foodie world: if it’s in a pink box, massive in size, and trending on TikTok, locals will find a way to get it. The international obsession with Crumbl Cookies, with its weekly flavor drops and uniquely soft texture, has created a culinary vacuum in the Philippines. Instead of waiting for a launch, Metro Manila’s creative home bakers and cookie shops have decided to take matters into their own hands. So get ready to ditch the complicated pasabuy arrangements because these spots will make your sweet treat dreams come true. Here is our list of Crumbl Cookie dupes around the Metro.
Miguela’s
Photos courtesy of @bymiguelas.ph
The closest you’ll get to Crumbl in Metro Manila, this home bakery serves fresh cookies by small batches only. Miguela’s offers limited orders per month of unique Crumbl-inspired flavors such as Hot Cocoa, Dubai Brownie, Cookie Dough, and Matcha White. Their Cornbread Cookie (PHP120) is a not-too-sweet cozy treat reminiscent of grandma’s baked goods. All their cookies are moist, decadent, and have that satisfying bite that’s right between chewy and soft. This one is definitely worth the month-long wait for a new batch of fresh flavors.
📍 U.P. Village, Diliman, Quezon City
The Kind Cookie
Photos courtesy of @thekindcookie.ph
True to its name, there’s nothing quite like a business that knows how to give back—for each cookie order, they donate a kind portion of sales to a chosen beneficiary per month. More than their kindness, this pandemic business turned Makati staple is known for thick chewy cookies with the most satisfying bite and ratio of cookie to chocolate chips. The Campfire Cookie (PHP130) is a smores lover’s dream in cookie form, with large chunks of premium chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow. We totally get why all the Salcedo girls line up for this.
📍H.V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo, Makati
Grounds & Sugar
Photos courtesy of @groundsandsugar
Always served fresh, warm, and with that addictive bakery smell, this humble home kitchen has got the Crumbl recipe down to a T. With an especially-made buttery frosting that can compete with the original, and a soft sugar cookie base that just melts in the mouth, Grounds and Sugar gives Manila locals a cookie experience like no other. Baked only seasonally and in small batches, these sweet treats are the per. Their signature is the Celeste Cookie (PHP139), a decadently fudgy brownie cookie with blue marshmallow frosting that adds just the perfect amount of sugary goodness. For those looking for a dessert that’s always made with love and guaranteed to leave you giddy with sugar, this one is a must-order.
📍 Visayas Avenue, Quezon City
Petite Bakery
Photos courtesy of @petitebakerystudio
With a girlboss cookie baker at its helm, this small business serves only the best quality ingredients and interesting cookie flavor profiles. Their newest flavor, the Matcha Sakura (PHP150), is a satisfyingly earthy and floral white chocolate matcha latte in cookie form. Baked fresh everyday, their outrageously think cookies have a soft gooey center that will make any chocolate lover happy. If you’re searching for a special sweet treat that hits all the right spots, this spot is worth the drive to the south.
📍 Molito Lifestyle Center, Muntinlupa City
While Crumbl has set a high bar for a unique cookie experience, Metro Manila’s local bakers have proven time and time again that they are more than up for the challenge. These dupes aren’t just imitations, but ingenious creations made with local flair and a price point that makes the splurge a little easier on the wallet. So the next time the craving hits, skip the plane ticket and explore the world of cookies the Metro has got to offer. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite sweet addiction here?
