We are not familiar with the roads in Pasig, but Waze (which, as you know, I have a love-hate relationship going on) came through for us. After an almost 2-hour travel from the South & braving a pre-valentine traffic, a happy yellow cottage came into our view.

Karen’s Kitchen serves afternoon tea! <3 Must go back to take my Mommy for a lovely afternoon of scones & tiny sandwiches. For her. And a heaping of other food items for me, lol. 😛

I just have to say, I fell in love with Karen’s Kitchen the moment I laid eyes on the interiors of the whimsical cafe. It so screamed ME! <3 Love can definitely be felt in every corner. Oh, and when you visit, make sure you get to take a peek at this corner that features this 100 year-old Detroit Jewel gas cooking stove. Doesn’t it just scream “HOME SWEET HOME”?

If you want a romantic date, THIS is the place to be. Ladies -for the sensory overload that’s sure to get you in the right mood, and guys.. well you know why they say. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So feed him well at Karen’s Kitchen & you’ll be rewarded haha. Win-win! ;P

Cup & Saucer shandies! <3 What I would give to have one exactly like this in my kitchen. It may even inspire me to LEARN how to cook & bake.

Wow. Karen’s Kitchen has been featured in so many magazines & newspaper publications I totally lost track as I skimmed the wall of fame!

As soon as I saw her, I introduced myself & asked for a photo op. She is even lovelier in person, I was starstruck! <3 It was such a pleasant surprise to find her so warm & accommodating too, considering I must’ve seemed like a crazed stalker, teehee.

Karen saw to her guests personally. Being at Karen’s Kitchen is like coming home after a long, tiring day at work. TLC is oozing from every nook & cranny. And of course, from the lovely host herself.

I couldn’t resist. I just HAD to ask where she got her adorable chandeliers. Too bad these are not readily available in stores as she had them custom-made. I am in love, love, LOVE! And not just with the cafe, or the lamps, or the food. But with Karen herself. It’s so hard not to fall into her charm & grace. <3

Make sure you look not just above, side to side, but also below. Karen has so many surprises in store for her valued guests. Like this table which has a spinning wheel leg.

Where to begin? I’ve never been presented with so many choices before. And I seriously wanted to try each one listed on the board! @_@ Sigh.

Apple Cider Iced Tea 100 php. So refreshing, perfect for a simmering afternoon.

Kale & Sweet Potato Chips with Balsamic Vinaigrette 195 php. Ate got us started with this healthy appetizer of kale with baked sweet potato dipped in balsamic vinaigrette. I didn’t know I’d like Kale! Yaaay for new discoveries! \m/

I just have to say, not only are the dishes at Karen’s Kitchen so pretty, but incredibly YUMMY too! It’s happiness in every bite. We Goppets gals highly recommend the Summer Garden CRISPIZZA 285 php. Featuring Kale, Basil, Sauce, Zucchini, Artichoke, Garlic, Tomato, Parmesan, & Mozzarella. Sooo delicious & tasty (and healthy too!) that we had to order another serving!

My baby girl’s Bolognese Meatballs 245 php. Wiped out.

Ate’s Lughanigue Sun-dried Tomato Pasta 275 php. No sharing allowed. 😛

And yuuuum! <3 What I went all the way to Karen’s Kitchen for. This beautiful plate of Bagoong Blue Pea Rice 465 php and a side order of Sauteed Shrimps 245 php. You mix it all together for a complete meal bursting with flavors. <3

With the lady of the house herself. And then there’s the bedraggled me, but I am still posting this photo because hey, I have the lovely Karen in the frame. 🙂

Frozen Brazo Strawberry 165 php. Loaf 640 php | 8″ Square 1,450 php. Would have loved to take home a whole box except it might melt on our way home. Boo! This is deee-lish, a must-have!

You may notice, I’m temporarily in love with anything strawberry. Must be the season of love & hearts! Strawberry Shortcake 3″ round 288 php.

My loving girls. But! “Will you still love me when I’m no longer young and beautiful? Will you still love me when I’ve got nothing but my aching soul? I know you will, I know you will I know that you will..” #FeelingSenti #LumaLana :))  Love me still ha even when I’m old & super kulit!

Liquid Chocolate with Baked Beignets 115 ph. Beignets are the french counterpart of the spanish churros. Sooooo yum with that chocolate sauce! <3

Scone with Jam & Cream 2pcs – 115 php. 2 orders please. This takes 20 minutes to bake, so I suggest you order ahead of time.

I do love lazy days with these 2. <3

The prices are competitive, considering you don’t just pay for the food. You pay for a lot of other things too, like the ambiance, the plating, the impeccable service, Karen’s personal touch, and if you’re very very lucky, a song! 😉

I’m not sure if Karen supplies the cakes in the UCC coffee outlets. Coz I’m CRAZY about their cakes. CLICK HERE for a list of all the available cakes for dine in, pick up or delivery.

Gotta try: Karen’s award-winning Red Velvet Cake Loaf  720.00 | 3″ Round 234.00 | 6″ Round 720.00 | 8″ Round 960.00 | 10″ Round 1,920.00 | 12″ Round/9×13 Rectangular 2,880.00 | 14″ Round 3,840.00