6 Tinapay Artisan Bakery Picks Worth An Encore Bite

Bread, or tinapay, has always been a staple in Filipino cuisine — the bread and butter of a typical Pinoy breakfast, if you will. It pairs perfectly with coffee and a silog meal, whether you’re catching up on the news or enjoying some music to start the day.

But beyond the usual pandesal or a simple sandwich, there’s a bakery that specializes in elevated breads designed to amp up your appetite. Tinapay Artisan Bakery takes the stage as a small‑scale artisanal bakery and café located on Regalado Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City. They specialize in naturally leavened breads, croissants, artisanal pastries, and other bakery delights — each handcrafted with love and care while embracing traditional techniques.

The baked pastries from Tinapay Artisan truly deserve the spotlight. With that, Billboard Philippines lists some of their best picks — perfect for getting you in the groove, whether you’re heading to a concert, attending a listening party, or enjoying your nightly music session.

Butter Croissant

As BTS say it best: smooth like butter. The opening track of this setlist is the plain and simple — yet buttery, flaky, and soft — Butter Croissant. Whether you’re a longtime croissant lover or trying one for the first time, this classic, staple flavor blends perfectly with the bakery’s handcrafted touch. It’s a delightful treat whether you’re studying, working, or enjoying a late-night or early-morning listening session of a newly released album or song. Just like trying your first pastries from them, this one is an absolute must-try.

Honey Butter

Much like how an album sometimes places the lead single or focus track as the second song, this one isn’t much different. The first single of an album or extended play (EP) is often more explosive — a perfect preview of the entire record. The Honey Butter carries the same energy as the opening track, the Butter Croissant, but slightly takes it in a different direction. This time, it blends the rich sweetness of honey with buttery goodness. Flattened rather than shaped like a traditional croissant, it ensures every bite oozes with flavor. Heading out to a concert? You’ll want that sugar rush to keep you pumped all night — and this one does just that.

Monkey Amann

When you hit a club, you want to hear those club classics—but sometimes, a remixed version is even better. Their take on the classic Kouign Amann (hard to pronounce, just like when you hear Matty Healy mumble on a The 1975 track) is exactly that. The Monkey Amann puts a spin on the classic French caramelized pastry. Packed with layers that melt in your mouth, it’s the perfect grab-and-go snack when you’re rushing to beat traffic on your way to Araneta Coliseum or the Philippine Arena before a concert.

Cheesecake Croissant

You can never go wrong with more croissants. The Cheesecake Croissant has it all — a twice-baked butter croissant filled with their burnt Basque cheesecake mix. The result is a pastry packed with lemony sweetness, one that definitely shouldn’t be the one that got away. This is for those who love a great fusion, which in this case is a traditional cheesecake and croissant. As you indulge in this pastry, social events like listening parties are best enjoyed with a good bite and conversations among fellow fans while enjoying your favorite artist’s latest record.

Strawberry Danish

Leaning toward the fruity side, the Strawberry Danish is a heavenly pick — like that hidden gem buried beneath the more popular tracks on an album. Filled with fresh strawberries resting on a bed of vanilla custard cream, this special croissant is a delight in every bite. You may find yourself walking through your neighborhood or heading home after a long day of work or school. But a stroll with your headphones on, paired with a bite of this croissant, is exactly what you deserve—and it can make your day even better.

Everyday Sourdough

We’ve reached the end of this list, and the perfect closing track is Tinapay Artisan Bakery’s Everyday Sourdough. They take pride in baking fresh sourdough loaves as soon as they open, making sure customers get the best and freshest bread possible. Much like an album closer, this doesn’t necessarily signal the end — you can always go back to the beginning, right from the opening track. And as a new day begins, there’s always a fresh loaf waiting for you.

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If you’re thinking of trying Tinapay Artisan’s delightful treats, just dough it like you mean it. Their tasty and flavorful breads are available for takeout at their store in Novaliches (no dine-in) or for delivery via Instagram from Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.