Just in time for the most festive season of the year, SM Center Sangandaan, SM City Grand Central, and SM City Valenzuela welcome a trio of dessert destinations ready to sweeten every holiday stopover. Whether you are gift-hunting, grocery-running, or simply soaking up the Christmas rush, these new openings promise delicious detours perfect for the season.
At SM Center Sangandaan, Althea’s Bakeshop and Goodies brings homegrown warmth to the mall’s holiday bustle. Althea’s fuses local flavors with international twists in their breads, cakes, and pastries. Pair your pick with their refreshing coffee creations or the authentic taste of Taiwan milk tea, and you’ve got the perfect treat for chilly December strolls.
Over at SM City Grand Central, Dairy Queen arrives as a crowd-pleasing classic. With more than 70 years of sweet success, DQ continues to delight with its signature soft-serve creations: iconic sundaes crowned with hot fudge, the beloved DQ® sandwich, chocolate-dipped cones, decadent tin cakes like the Strawberry Cashew Cheesecake, and festive DQ cakes that instantly elevate any gathering. For an extra holiday kick, the Double Cocoa Fudge Frappe blends soft-serve comfort with coffee warmth that makes good fuel for gift shopping marathons.
At SM City Valenzuela, Pretzels and Cinnamon introduces a cozy new craving to the metro. Founded under Zullo Coffee Corporation, this newcomer champions the charm of soft, golden-baked pretzels that are made premium yet accessible. Their instant standout? The Ube Cream Cheese Sticks: warm pretzel sticks filled with rich, velvety ube cream cheese and finished with a delicate ube glaze. It’s a comforting, indulgent nod to Filipino flavor that is perfect for snacking while hopping between holiday sales.
So, whether you’re planning merienda with friends, rewarding yourself after errands, or searching for new flavors to enjoy with family, these dessert hubs bring festive cheer in every bite. Celebrate the season with something sweet. After all, Christmas at SM is all about magical moments worth savoring.
