Nic’s

When in Makati, there are really a lot of restaurants where you can get your tummy filled. Within the malls or even outside them, there are plenty of gastronomic destinations that will surely make you crave for the various cuisines around the globe. Take for example, this stylish and fab café, Nic's, that has a New York vibe, serving a mix of European and Filipino food.

Visited them last week and it was perfect! The food was delicious, the interior was super nice and the ambiance super cozy just like home. Tried some of their best sellers and oh my, super sarap! Will defo come back with friends and family. Perfect place for bonding and cathing up 👌

We had a lovely brunch at Nic’s Park Terraces last Saturday. I’m so impressed from service to food to great customer dining experience.

Ambiance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The first thing that caught my attention is the instagram-worthy chic interiors and the posh, classy wall design that brings a Newyork vibes inside the restaurant.

Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Everything was rich in taste and servings are quite generous. Almost perfect food ! What is remarkable to me is their Salmon in Tomato Cream -- one of the best pasta in my opinion ! The cakes and pastries are well presented and not too sweet.

They also offer cocktails, price starts at P225.00. One of my fave is Lemon Gin. So, if you are looking for a place to hang out then this place is for you !

Literally not a coffee lover but Nic's Cappuccino coffee is great !

Price ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's not expensive as what I expected. Very affordable !

Staff ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very accomodating and attentive.

PS: Loyalty Card is also available !

You can easily see this restaurant/coffee shop if youre at the entrance of Glorietta 2, high ceiling,cozy and illuminated ,chic and classic hues of white and black with some crimson touches on the table adornments Upon entering the place a large mural of savvy Manhattan is very remarkable,sketch like art features different eras and genre of fashion.I was impressed that they have a portrait of former Hollywood actress turned Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly .

As a music enthusiast I'm dazzled with the playlists and song choices of Nic's which I'm told that the songs are personal favourites and handpicked by the owner herself.Eclectic choices from Louis Armstrong,Sergio Mendes,the Smiths ,Artic Monkeys and Kings of Convenience and the list of awesome artists goes on.So happy that no mainstream music.This place would be great for a simple coffee,meeting with a friend/client, reading a book or even for some afternoon rumination.

Nic's was very generous in letting us try their dishes ,cakes and drinks

***Dishes***

*Truffle parmesan fries - the usual cut of French fries , leveled a notch higher by using parmesan and truffle oil as flavor enhancers . The truffle oil flavor was just right thus making it not to overpowering .

* Clam chowder in a bread bowl- traditional cream base of chowder with clams, potatoes, celery and onions, the soup is hearty and comforting ,the textures and flavors of the components works well.

*French toast stacks - Nic's whole-wheat bread stacked into a wooden flank type arrangement,dipped into their signature mix,lightly tosses in cinnamon and sugar, drizzled with maple syrup,great for breakfast and meryenda and perfectly paired with hot beverages.It reminded me of the game Stacko Uno only this is an edible one .A delight and very filling best eaten upon serving.

*Shrimp salmon salad - smoked salmon,parmesan cheese , Romaine lettuce,shrimp and shitake mushrooms,great starter for any meal,the forceful flavor of the smoked salmon is exceptional and quiet distinct not your everyday salad.

*Quatro formaggio omelette- four different cheeses interfuse with egg
, Mozzarella,parmesan, Edam Cheese ball and cheddar folded into a scrambled egg and served with Nic's whole wheat bread.

*BLT - traditional bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich.

"Smoked milk fish- signature bottled milkfish in tomato and basil,served with brown rice ,fried egg, caramelized onions and tomatoes.The heat on the Bangus was on the mark, synergizes well with the sauce and herbs,great as an all breakfast item.

*Salmon in tomato cream - farfalle pasta in tomato and cream sauce ,topped with smoked salmon,flavors permeated through every pasta piece.Unique , distinct ,savory and creamy .

*Spicy Tuna Pasta -spicy tuna chunks tossed in olive oil,garlic and capers, they uses spaghetti as pasta.I'm not a fan of oil based pasta,but this one delivers ,my spiciness of the protein livens up the dish.Good job on this pasta dish.

*Baby Back ribs,barbecued ribs ,with mashed potato sprinkled with cheese and greens as sides.I like the tenderness of the ribs,fall of the bone goodness,nice touch on the flavor and consistency of the mashed potato.

*Pizza Shrimp , Mushrooms and Anchovies, sauteed mushrooms and shrimps in tangy tomato paste,I liked fruity and tanginess of the sauce,very Sicilian in character,and the toppings are being spread on Nic's beautiful thin pizza crust .

***Cakes/Pastries***

Strawberries and cream
Dark decadent
Chocolate tower
Oreo cheesecake
blueberry cheesecake
Yema cake
Dark turtle brittle
Dulce de leche
Sugarfree javanilla
Salted caramel
Peach Walnut Torte

My top picks for cakes/pastries would be:

1.Strawberries and cream light angel cake surmounted by cream and strawberries,very charming lightness I like the actual strawberry fruits touching the tastebuds .Not too sweet , fabulous.

2.Peach Walnut Torte - structure of merengue ,layered walnut and cream topped with peach wedges.The fruitiness of the peach ,nuttyness of the walnut and the cold properties of the merengue made this a great montage of a dessert.

3.Blueberry Cheese Cake-traditional blueberry cheesecake,what I like about their version is that the sweetness was not overwhelming.

4.Ensaymada both cheddar and Parmesan ,I like it soft and buttery.Award winner on Philippine Daily Inquirer pastry award.

***Name of the drinks***

###Cocktails and coffee###

Nic's also serves a wide array of cocktails for their happy hour from 3pm to 8pm .They also served great tasting coffee variants.

*Coffee,Long Black - nice depth of flavor ,fruity and robust perfect for meal finisher and as accompaniment of dessert.

I cannot review the alcoholic beverages because I'm alcohol intolerant.

Sangria
Espanola
Lenon gin
Tom collins
Espresso martini

All breads/pastries and cakes are made in their commissary,they also supply those products to different coffee shops around metro.They also gift sets and party food packages.

Will I come back to Nic's?the answer is a big Yes,good coffee and food,reasonable price point ,great music and feel ,an alchemy of a coffee shop that is endearing to me.

Thanks to Nic's and thePatkidinside for this wonderful afternoon event.

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If you are looking for fancy ambiance with friendly service and good food, Nic's is a good bet. Just cross the street from Glorietta to the very posh Park Terraces.

Ordered long black, half cobb salad, and tinapa brown rice.

Loved the salad. Different textures and flavors. Their half portion is quite hearty. There was a bit of egg shell, but at least I saw it on the plate, instead of eating it.

The brown rice is filling, but very rich. Could not finish the rice. Can be shared.

Kudos to Loren for being attentive, without being too makulit.

I have yet to try their desserts, but I wouldn't mind coming back.

This is a great place for afternoon coffee with your friends. You can also study here, there are electrical outlets.

Finally had the chance to visit Nics!

OMG! Super posh, elegant, stylish ng place! I went over for a snack and tried their Chunky Chicken sandwich. It’s shredded chicken with lettuce and tomatoes on whole wheat ciabatta. It comes also with some parmesan sticks. And it only costs P195.

I really enjoyed the overall experience. I’ll definitely go back and try the other items in their menu.

P.S For take out, got some cinammon, cheese bread and ensaymada