Magnum Cafe Manila **

Two years ago, the byword in ice cream was Magnum.
People were crazy about it. People were lining up to buy it.
People were taking pictures of themselves eating it.

What is it in an ice cream bar that drives the hoi polloi to mass hysteria?
I don't get it. Haven't they heard of Pinipig Crunch?
Kidding aside, Magnum is a great Belgian Chocolate treat, although there are varieties with sweetness levels I can't stand. (Too old, maybe :) )

A few year after, they launch the Magnum Cafe in SM Aura. To drum up interest in the Magnum
by giving the customers the power to customize their Magnum. Yep, you heard me right,
for as low as P 100 pesos. You can make your Magnum your own piece of magnum opus.

Dip in caramel? add sprinkles? Add chili flakes? Whatever your pleasure.

 

The lines at Magnum Cafe at SM Aura are a testament that the magnum craze is here to stay.

Although I heard that this will just be pop-up thing, you have a year to satisfy your curiosity and tastebuds and try out the Magnum Cafe at the Sky Park of SM Aura.

Besides the dessert, of course we came for the food.
They have a very limited food menu serving up burgers and pasta with hints of chocolate.

Angus Burger Php 400

The Angus Burger is was soo good, I felt like not sharing.  It's a good burger and the patty is juicy and tender. Could use some more fries, though.

Carbonara with Cocoa Rubbed Bacon

 We ordered two of this, the bacon is semisweet and crunchy, and the taste is enhanced the runny egg.
 Even picky eaters and kids will enjoy this.

Bolognese

They served this with shavings of chocolate, I didn't like the taste of this, I think the chocolate is messing up my tastebuds. I felt it was too rich and making the Bolognese semi-sweet isn't helping out.

Cajun Spiced Chicken Poppers

Crunchy chicken morsels, the glaze turns me off because its too sweet.

The Cookie Skillet comes with 2 Magnums under a freshly-baked giant cookie.

Magnum Cookie Skillet Php 250

You definitely have to experience this within the year
because time is ticking.
I had a great experience although I admit their food is
not something you would like to have every day.
It's is pricey and they need to beef up on their hot food menu
but the pumped up Magnums are worth the experience.

Budget: About 600++ per head
 

Magnum Cafe Manila

Fifth Floor, SM Aura Premier, C5 Road Corner 26th Street,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City(02) 8697916