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Toastee: French Toast and Ube in West London

Florence Mae Maglanoc and Adrian Kyle Felipe unveil Toastee — a French toast café and London's first dedicated ube bar.

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Toastee opens in Westfield White City with London's first dedicated ube bar
Florence Mae Maglanoc and Adrian Kyle Felipe collaborate on French toast café
Menu highlights include matcha with white chocolate ganache and ube jam
Visit early to secure a spot in the cosy 15-seat café

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The Concept

Florence Mae Maglanoc, of Panadera fame, collaborates with Adrian Kyle Felipe to launch Toastee, a French toast café in Westfield White City. With a focus on Filipino and Southeast Asian flavours, it marks Felipe's debut as a co-owner. The café, with just 15 seats, introduces London's first dedicated ube bar, inviting patrons to experience the nuanced flavours of the purple yam alongside imaginative French toast creations.

What to Expect

Expect a cosy setting designed by Studio Jayga Architects, featuring weathered corten steel and natural wood, reflecting the café’s signature pandesal loaves. The menu offers nostalgic flavours: matcha with white chocolate ganache, Milo-infused cookies and cream, and the spotlight-stealing ube jam. Drinks include an Ube Latte balancing sweetness, a refreshing Coconut Ube Cold Foam, and the indulgent Ube Banana Milk. Each dish and drink is a tribute to the mellow, nutty, vanilla-like flavour of ube, handled with care and creativity.

The Verdict

Toastee is a delightful addition for those seeking a sweet escape. Pair the ube toast with an Ube Latte for a balanced indulgence. Visit early to secure a spot.

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