BoredBumbero's Blog: April 2012

A few Christmases ago, I remember receiving a box of brownies that tasted so heavenly and right then and there I knew I was hooked. During that time, the home-based cake and pastry business that made these great-tasting brownies was known as First Bite by Joly and her slogan was "Your first bite never lies." Now, together with her business partner, Joly has opened her first cake and pastry store called Delicakes by Joly.

Your first bite never lies

Located along M. Paterno Street in San Juan, Delicakes by Joly is not your traditional cake and pastry shop. Combining the old-time favorite cakes recipes with the now-familiar tea flavors brought about by the milk tea phenomenon, Delicakes by Joly brings to you tea-infused cakes and pastries that really taste good.

White Choco Matcha Cake

Dropping by their store, we ordered three cake slices to sample on: Milk Tea Cheesecake, White Choco Matcha Cake, and Earl Grey Choco Mousse. My sister loved the flavor of the Milk Tea Cheesecake while my cousin liked the White Choco Matcha Cake where the matcha powder sprinkled on top gives a nice bitter-sweet flavor combination. My personal favorite is the Earl Grey Choco Mousse, it may look too sweet at first glance but trust me, it tastes just right.

I ordered their Drip-it Brewed Coffee which I think is a perfect match for their cakes; if you like their coffee, you can grab a bag of their coffee beans for you to brew at home. Delicakes by Joly also has your favorite Frappes and Milk Tea drinks available on the menu.

Before leaving, we grabbed a box of their Matcharoons to go and the owners were so kind to give me a box of my favorite Fudge Brownies for free! Their pastries are also available in bulk if you plan on giving them as gifts. Drop by Delicakes by Joly if ever you are in the area, you won't regret it.