Me and My Big, Fat BoNa Muffin

It's my day off. I have no shoot or work and it's a weekend. Whoopeee! So one Saturday, I was just at BoNa Westgate after a low-salt lunch at Teriyaki Boy at South Supermart. Okay, this wasn't such a dead day since I had to go to St. James the Great to fix some papers as well. On days like these, I just like to relax.. no makeup and no glam. So out comes the big t-shirt, jeans, and flip-flops. Usually, I'm seen all girled out but nothing beats a day when I just don't want to worry or care about how I look and just enjoy a day where I'm not working instead of bawling that I have nothing to do.

I really missed BoNa, practically since I'm at Makati or QC most of the time and the only BoNa branch there is is so out-of-the-way (Westgate). Tin and I like the old one at BF where we meet before heading off to shoot since it's quieter, smaller, and easier to reach if you're not driving. Tin told me they have a new site already in the BF area still. I sure hope so.

After ginger tea, I wanted their freshly-baked pastries. The girl in the counter told me to wait for the chocolate-banana muffins which are currently being baked. Once they were done, I ordered one.They smell good. :) Freshly-baked muffins get me high and crazy.That's a big muffin. :) A big, big muffin. Took me an entire afternoon to eat it because unlike commercially-produced muffins, this one's big, heavy, and full of real ingredients. :D

BoNa Coffee Company Opens at Westgate

For the BoNa Coffee Company converts who love the quaint little coffee shop at BF but do not want to dread Sucat Road traffic or arguing with the BF Paranaque guards, you'd be happy to know that BoNa has opened its second branch at Westgate! This time with more chair spaces (more of those couches so no more fighting for a cushy seat), two internet stations, and still with their free, unlimited Wi-Fi, friendly staff, freshly-baked goodies, and that great healthy and Philippine-grown coffee that made us keep coming back for more.

At The Serenity Place near Fitness First at Westgate, Alabang, friends can relax, chat, and have their favorite BoNa coffee after dinner at their favorite WestGate hangout (probably bring in some Gonuts Donuts?). Since Westgate is pretty near the office buildings and call center buidings at the Alabang area, yuppies and workers can chill out before or after work. Business meetings can also be conducted here, and with ease with the quiet atmosphere, free Wi-Fi (no more having to buy those internet Wi-Fi cards good for an hour), and its wide array of pastries, sandwiches, and drinks. Oh have I mentioned these drinks are low-fat? So go ahead and indulge on that coffee!

They serve hot drinks too! All nonfat and freshly brewed. For those who are sensitive to full-cream milk, the milk is gentle on the tummy. I can attest to this because I'm also sensitive to full cream milk. By the way, you got to try the mocha caramel (Above) It's just love! The coffee is not too strong as well. So call center agents can have their after-work java and still have some shuteye for their shift that night. Since WestGate is near two of the South's shopping malls, a relaxing cup of Kona Mocha after shopping is just as possible with just like a 5-minute drive.

So here are my BoNa favorites:

• Chocolate Mint
• Belgian Chocolate (tastes like Ice Cream)
• Caramel
• Chocolate Peanut Butter
• White Chocolate
• Mocha Caramel
• Sour Cream Coffee Muffin (available on Mondays)
• Lemon Poppyseed Muffin
• Blueberry Lemon Muffin
• Robust Roast Beef Sandwiches

Just writing about it makes me want to go back there again! By the way, this blog was created while I was at BoNa Coffee! :)