Brunch Bureau is one of those hidden gems with bang-for-your-buck meals—filling, tasty, and affordable is a combination you cannot argue with. Case in point: the Cheesy Korean Chicken Chop (P490) is their Korean-style chicken dish featuring a crunchy soy-glazed chicken thigh fillet resting on top of Spam and topped with cheese and gochujang—think of it like chicken parmigiana meets Korean cheese buldak, on steroids. And because all that savory goodness needs a little balance, it comes with a side of tangy, spicy kimchi fried rice.
The participating Brunch Bureau branch is at 109 Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati.
Just from their name, you know Brunch Bureau takes brunch seriously. For one, all their locations have the minimalist straight-out-of-Pinterest look of the ideal brunch-with-the-girls spot, with cushioned wooden chairs, pastel green and orange accents, and lots of greenery and natural light. They have a section on their menu for All-Day Brunch, but anything you order works. If you’re really craving classic brunch fare though, go for the Brunch Bureau Benedict (P495) served with fried tocino and a torched dalandan hollandaise over butter toasted banana bread—yes, you read that right. Trust us, the sweet-savory combination just works. The Brunch Burger can get messy with a sunny-side egg and whipped kesong puti sandwiched with a juicy beef patty but it’s worth it.
While Brunch Bureau offers your classic espresso-based drinks, they also have a Lattes Around the World selection worth checking out—go for the Saigon (P230/hot, P240/cold), their version of a Vietnamese coffee or the Nippon (P220/hot, P230/cold), an Okinawa-inspired cappuccino sweetened with unrefined brown sugar cane. Boozy brunch can happen here, too, with their line of Brunch Cocktails—go classic-with-a-twist with their Yuzu Ichigo Mimosa (P400).
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Brunch, a delightful fusion of breakfast and lunch, has become more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of friends, family, and good food. For Lorraine Consunji and her husband Dave, founders of Brunch Bureau, the love for brunching inspired them to create a haven for fellow brunch enthusiasts. The establishment not only serves delectable comfort dishes but also boasts award-winning Australian coffee from Seven Seeds Roasters, making it a unique and must-visit destination for coffee lovers.
Lorraine shared her passion for brunch, stating, “My husband and I and our partners really love brunching. It’s like a celebration of friends and family, and it’s a good way to catch up. And we love eating, and with brunch comes really good coffee.”
This passion led them to introduce the concept of boozy brunch, complete with cocktails. The inspiration behind the branding, featuring Mimosa glasses as the logo, was rooted in creating a memorable experience for customers.
The partnership with Seven Seeds Australia, renowned for its exceptional coffee, began with a serendipitous encounter during the couple’s visit to Melbourne in 2018. Lorraine shared, “We stumbled upon Seven Seeds during that trip, and we were really impressed by it. We thought of bringing it here and sharing it with everyone because what we learned from the previous coffee shop experience is that most Filipinos really love the chocolatey kind of coffee.”
Seven Seeds’ commitment to quality and willingness to supply wholesale to the Philippines made the partnership possible. Brunch Bureau now proudly serves Seven Seeds’ house blends, including the quintessential Melbourne coffee blend, the House Blend, and the bolder and punchier Golden Gate Blend.
Addressing the possibility of bringing Philippine coffee to Australia, Jules Dilizia, representing Seven Seeds, expressed interest. “We’re exploring coffees from Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. There’s some really exciting new coffees coming out of those areas.”
As Brunch Bureau continues to evolve, the founders look forward to collaborating more with Seven Seeds on unique blends and exploring trends in the ever-expanding world of coffee. For first-time visitors, both Jules and Lorraine recommend trying the Golden Gate and House Blends, describing them as both fantastic and a perfect introduction to the rich flavors Seven Seeds has to offer.
As for the food, culinary consultant RJ Ungco and his team crafted a comforting and satisfying menu full of the familiar and the delightfully absurd, taking inspiration from “global brunch scenes”. While the concept of brunch is familiar, their flavors and presentation are definitely anything but average.
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There’s a new brunch restaurant in town! Brunch Bureau by Chef RJ Ungco is opening this week. I was able to check it out during its soft opening for breakfast with relatives and we loved the resto’s classic menu with a twist.
For instance, the eggs benedict does not use Canadian bacon but fried tocino. The hollandaise sauce has a “torched dalandan” twist while the English muffin is replaced with butter-toasted banana bread. This is accented by truffled spiced honey.