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Lemon Square is basically the flavor of every Filipino childhood lunch break. Their signature yellow cheesecake is an OG classic that still hits just as hard today, but while we’re all used to grabbing these at the local sari-sari store, there’s a major level-up you probably didn’t know about. Lemon Square Bakery Treats is the brand's dedicated bake shop where they turn those nostalgic vibes into full-blown celebration cakes and fresh pastries. If you’re looking to make a party memorable without setting your wallet on fire, this is the neighborhood secret you’ve been waiting for.
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Most Pinoys would have tasted a Lemon Square Cheese Cake, a filling and delicious snack. From school canteens to community gatherings (even interments!), it’s not surprising to see these cheesecakes served. Other baked goods from Lemon Square, such as the cream-filled Inipit and the sensational Whattatops, are favourites among Filipinos, too.
Unarguably, Lemon Square enjoys its reputation as a Pinoy snack brand. Now that it has expanded its offerings towards a full-blown bakery, we can expect more dessert options from them. Its pastries and cakes retain the signature fluffy texture of its beloved snacks, with their light flavours allowing you to sink that sweet tooth in.
Did we mention that its cakes are fairly affordable? While its premium options, like customised fondants, can go for as high as ₱1,000, the bakery has the simplest celebratory cakes for as low as ₱500! Other than cakes, it also has small baked snacks like taisans and ensaymadas. You’d be surprised just how good they could taste, rivalling even cakes being sold at a premium by high-end bake shops.
Of course, they also sell their ever-popular products such as their iconic cheesecakes, Cookie Bites, and Lava Bites, just to name a few.
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Finding a branch is easier than ever as they’ve expanded their network across the islands. Beyond the main hubs in Metro Manila (Quezon City, Pasay, Taguig, and Caloocan), they’ve established a massive presence in Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna. They’ve even pushed north into Pampanga, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija, and have a growing footprint in Bataan and Zambales. Whether you’re in Tondo or Taytay, that fresh-from-the-oven smell is probably closer than you think.
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Lemon Square’s selection of baked goods is still crossing a few generations of Filipinos. Now that the brand presents a new way to enjoy its nostalgic flavours, we bet their cakes and pastries will most likely make their way to your celebrations soon.
Featured image credit: Lemon Square Bakery Treats | Official Facebook Page
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