Our Bacolod trip won’t be complete without visiting Bacolod Cupcake Café Inc. and trying out their extremely yummy and mind-blowing sweets! After reading plenty of good stuff written online about this cute café in Bacolod, we were intrigued and made sure not to miss it.
Upon our visit, we got the chance to have a good chat with the owners and we couldn’t be happier meeting them. Talking to them made our stay worthwhile because we got to learn more about them and their establishment.
Let me give you a run through of our conversation.
Their Business Story
BCC was born from an idea that popped up from a conversation among friends. According to the owners, Ricco and Boyet, due to their passion for food, the duo decided that they want to start up a business that relates to their passion.
One day, they came to Bacolod and found a space which they thought would be the perfect spot for their soon-to-be business. When the location was finalized, set-up was completed and staff trained, Bacolod Cupcake Café Inc. finally opened its doors to the public on March 1, 2013.
Initially offering unique “cupcakes”, the menu was expanded with cakes and drinks to satisfy the clamor of customers. With the assistance from business associates, BCC equipped its bar and kitchen staff with the capability to build a unique menu catering to the elevated tastes and preferences of its target customers.
What Makes BCC Stand Out
With so many cafes offering sweets, sandwiches and pasta dishes, what makes Bacolod Cupcake Café Inc. better than the rest?
Uniqueness Level 100% – Upon looking at BCC’s products, one will be astonished with their creativity and uniqueness. They’re not ordinary desserts that you see on a regular basis, they look like sweets coming from fancy sweet shops in Paris or London, somewhere abroad or those you can only see on International TV shows.
Their products take you to another dimension, a wonderland of sweets that you want to explore. The designs are visually appealing and will tickle your imagination. Since the cupcakes and cakes are so beautiful, you would not want to touch them in order not to destroy the design. BCC is built upon the principles of simplicity, elegance and taste.
Cater to client demands. – Whenever there are special requests from clients, they cater to them as long as what they want is reasonable and deliverable.
They surpass expectations. – They make sure to meet clients’ expectations and even surpass them. The results they give are usually very impressive.
They deliver what they promise. – What can be seen on their posters and promotional materials are what customers will get. WYSISYG – BCC’s products look exactly the same in pictures and on your plate.
Since BCC has been in the business for 4 years now, we asked what’s the secret behind their staying power? To this they replied, it’s about not being afraid to take risks, standing out from the crowd, continuous learning, consistency, maintaining great quality, good customer service, being updated with social media posts and taking market trends to improve and create products.
Least Known Facts about BCC
Did you know?
- BCC offers 20 cupcake flavors. Each and every one of them is extraordinarily designed to delight and surprise you.
- They focus on cream cakes – so you get to finish every bit and morsel of the cake.
- Their first cake was the “rainbow cake” and it was a hit! Aside from the variety of colors, BCC’s rainbow cake offered a different flavor for each colored layer.
- The owners Ricco and Boyet are Manilenos.
- To maintain quality, custom cakes must be pre-ordered.
Signature Products that are Customer Favorites
When asked what their best-sellers are, they said that it varies because most customers usually try everything when they enter the store – out of curiosity or good feedback from others. However, the customer best-sellers are; Dulce cupcake (has custard filling and meringue on top), the Yema Cake, Rainbow Cake, Hefty sandwiches and their Blended drinks.
Here are some of the best-sellers that we tried and loved:
Ferrero Cupcake – What we loved about this sweet treat is the abundance of the almonds placed as toppings. It gave it that necessary crunch which we loved with every bite. The cupcake was delicious and the ganache frosting has a rich chocolate flavor that tasted a lot better than the ferrero rocher chocolate you buy in stores!
Dulce Cupcake – I just love those sharp spikes on the frosting! What made it so delicious is the custard filling inside. It was like I was in dessert heaven when I tasted this one.
Bubblegum Cupcake – Was totally amazed with this cupcake! It really tasted like bubble gum. I love its blue color and frosting. It’s not every day that you see a blue-colored cupcake you know! Awesome job on this one, it felt like I wanted to buy a dozen after tasting just one.
Rainbow Cake – Aside from the fact that I love unicorns so much, what we loved most about this cake is the extraordinary design.
It was very creatively done plus what amazed us even more was when we tried the different layers, each layer came with a different color and a different flavor! The sweetness was just right and everything about it was perfect!
Iced Mocha – This is a very refreshing drink! It is huge so it can be shared by two. It is topped with whip cream which can then be mixed into the drink which enhances the taste even more.
Spaghetti and Meatballs – It really captured the Filipino taste when it comes to spaghetti, just the right amount of sweetness, firmness and the meatballs are really big which we really enjoyed!
3 Cheese and Mushroom – You can really taste the different types of cheese in this cheesy affair. For cheese lovers, this is the perfect choice. The mushroom blended well with the pasta, although there was plenty of cheese in this dish, it did not go overboard to make it too salty. The sauce made it very creamy which is a good thing, I could taste the milk and cheese flavors playing in my mouth.
Salted Egg and Curry Pasta – What a bold move to combine two of my loves; salted egg and curry sauce! Surprisingly, it was a good combination. What added to the unique taste was the chorizo pieces sprinkled over it, I’m glad that to have finally tried something I haven’t tried before. This may be the first but it instantly became one of my favorite dishes! Didn’t know, salted egg, curry sauce and chorizo could work so well.
Basil Pesto Pasta – This is the ideal for choice for those who love Italian food. It has its own distinct taste, very bold and has a strong character. The basil taste is strong and I think it would go well when paired with a glass of wine.
Chicken Pesto Sandwich – While the pesto should be the main focus of this sandwich, I was able to taste a good portion of the chicken which I thought was great. It has the right amount of saltiness and overall it was very good.
Monte Cristo and Club Sandwich – They both have ham and cheese in them and they have very huge portions perfect for sharing. What I loved about them is that they’re juicy and not dry. Both sandwiches are very palatable and satisfying.
Blended Drinks – Their blended drinks are a hit too! Customers love their beverages fun and decorated with different sweets as toppings. Not only are they delicious but very instagrammable too!
Working the “BCC Way”
The BCC culture is one of the main reasons they were able to stay in business for long. According to Sir Ricco and Sir Boyet, they are direct, honest, professional and kind when giving feedback to their employees. As owners, they encourage their employees to help them succeed in return, they’ll be able to help them grow as well. It’s a win-win relationship.
Just like any other business, Bacolod Cupcake Café Inc. experienced a lot of challenges when they were starting out but they were able to overcome them by listening to clients’ feedback, needs and wants then incorporating them to their products. Although their location is off from the main food street – Lacson, they make up for it by making their clients’ stay worthwhile and exceed their expectations with every visit to maintain good will with their customers.
Concept, Design and Ambiance
Bacolod Cupcake Café Inc. used a minimalist concept for their café. But don’t be fooled, what it projects as a simple cafe is a stark contrast to their mind-blowing product designs. It’s the perfect definition to the saying;”Don’t judge a book by its cover.”
The design is based on the owners’ imagination and their furnishings are from Hong Kong. I especially loved the crystal chandeliers and the butterflies on the wall. It’s a perfect mix of class, elegance with a little bit of playfulness without overdoing it.
The owners want the store design and ambiance to reflect the people who work there. It should be clear, clean, bright, warm and inviting. When you enter the place, you can immediately feel that welcoming vibe. It’s the perfect place to hang-out, chill with friends while enjoying great food and drinks.
The place is relaxing and quiet so customers can have deep and good conversations. The best thing about their location is its exclusivity. It’s far from the hustle and bustle of the city since it’s a bit hidden from the loud lifestyle scene in Bacolod.
Promos, Packages and Future Plans
PROMOS: (duration depends on the management)
- 50% off on Big Sandwiches (Monte Cristo, Onion & Beef, Chicken Pesto and others)
- Blended Drinks Buy 1 Take 1 Promo
- Discounts on their pasta dishes
PACKAGES:
The prices of the packages depend upon the cake design (personalized or not), the number of cakes and cupcakes and what event they’re for.
At the moment, they have the P3,500 package which includes a 8-inch customized cake with cupcakes. They also have packages that can go as high as P12,000 (depending on occasion, preferences and inclusions).
They also have 10 inches cake plus 30 cupcakes package. BCC also caters to clients’ wants, if they have a certain cake design they want to be followed, they can have it done. The café also offers exotic and special cakes that are tailor-fit to what the customers’ desire.
FUNCTIONS:
Bacolod Cupcake Café Inc. only allows small groups of 5-10 persons to hold their intimate gatherings on their venue due to their space size.
FUTURE PLANS:
Ricco and Boyet hopes to expand their business to other locations. They are eyeing potential areas for their upcoming expansions.
They mentioned that they want to open in Cagayan de Oro as well, which made us blush with excitement with just the thought of it!
Bacolod Cupcake Café Inc. Contact Details
For inquiries, orders and bookings, contact BCC at:
Facebook Page: Bacolod Cupcake Cafe Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bcc-inc.ph/
Contact #: (034) 435 2171
Whenever you’re in Bacolod City and craving for sweets, immediately rush to Bacolod Cupcake Café Inc.! They’re located at Hilado Street fronting Hua Ming Church. You will never regret coming to this place, you will see the most creative sweets that you’ve never seen before and they taste really good, you’ll keep coming back for more!
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