TAGAYTAY CITY, CAVITE — Move over traditional buco pie—there is a new sweet heavyweight ruling the Tagaytay ridge. If you have driven up the scenic Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road recently, you have likely noticed a crowd gathering around the sleek, shipping-container-style hub of the TERA Boxes commercial space. They are all there for one reason: to get their hands on a tub of the impossibly soft, powder-dusted chocolate crinkles from Fab Baker Boy.
From Home-Baking Project to Essential Pitstop
What started as a passionate home-baking project has quickly exploded into an essential pitstop backed by the Tagaytay Tourism Office. Unlike standard grocery-store crinkles that turn dry and chalky in a matter of hours, these treats are engineered to stay intensely fudgy and chocolate-rich on the inside, offering a perfect textural contrast to their delicate sugar-crusted exterior. Priced at just PHP220 a tub, they have swiftly climbed the ranks to become the city's ultimate pasalubong staple. Pair a box with a steaming cup of hot local coffee while soaking in the chilly mountain air, and you have found the definitive way to cap off a weekend road trip. Just make sure to plan your drive accordingly—the bakery keeps its ovens off on Wednesdays.
A Sweet Addition to Tagaytay's Culinary Landscape
Fab Baker Boy's rise reflects the broader trend of artisanal food businesses flourishing in Tagaytay, joining the ranks of other beloved establishments like Bag of Beans with its famous blueberry cheesecake and Tsokolateria with its traditional batirol hot chocolate. These homegrown brands have become integral to the Tagaytay experience, offering visitors not just a meal but a memorable taste of the highlands. The crinkles' popularity is a testament to the power of quality craftsmanship and the enduring appeal of simple, well-made treats that capture the essence of a place. For travelers heading up the ridge, a stop at Fab Baker Boy has become as essential as the scenic views and cool breeze that make Tagaytay a favorite weekend destination.
