Theo & Sofia at North Grove

If you happen to swing around Molo District, do your tastebuds a favor by visiting Theo (Baking Studio by Theo) and Sofia (Bread and Pastries) at North Grove commercial complex. My sister was recently in town and we visited North Grove for late lunch. We tried the well reviewed Theo bakery and restaurant instead of the adjacent Japanese hotpot resto because we figured our tummies can no longer tolerate unli-dining.

Theo’s menu is extensive and after a lengthy deliberation we settled on having Theo’s signature garden salad, red bean mochi croffles and spaghetti with giant meatballs. My sister said Theo is comparable with Wildflour in Manila or even better. I so agree as I have also dined at Wildflour Makati and Alabang branches. Theo’s dishes arrived superbly plated and tasted as delicious as they looked! We gasped at the fresh food quality and attention to detail. If Theo sets up a branch In Manila it will give Wildflour a run for its money. Theo’s posh pricing is just commensurate with its exceptional food quality. You really get what you pay for!

After lunch, we dropped by the newly opened Sofia Bread and Pastries, a Bacolod based bakery famous for its Krunchy Dough Donuts (thank you Iloilo resellers). Sofia’s pastries are more budget friendly compared to Theo’s but taste amazing as well. My favorites aside from the Krunchy Dough donuts would have to be the cinnamon buns and soft garlic bread sticks. They also have a wide variety of afternoon merienda favorites like Spanish bread and pan de coco as well as take away cakes and sweet treats.

Hope to come back soon to North Grove for the first ever Trend Titas: Curated Pop-Up Finds Bazaar on June 27-29, 2025.