Appease your snackaholic tendencies with the new PICKUP COFFEE app, plant-based FRNK menu and more
The way to anyone’s heart is probably their stomach, especially when it comes to the snackaholics (guilty!). So if you’re looking for an excuse to snack at every given opportunity or want to gift that snack-crazy friend of yours, this edition of Wonder Treats is for you!
With a lineup of all things snack-a-licious, we’re about to drop some of the best finds you can get your hands on this month.
Starbucks puts the “s” back in summer
With their #TurnUpYourSummer BLACKPINK collection, summer is back in session
Starbucks knew we’d need a bit of sunshine and happiness to keep summer alive in this gloomy weather. So they rolled up their sleeves and provided fan service like no other with their BLACKPINK collaboration. Featuring the BLACKPINK Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino, the drink screams chic and edgy with a hint of yummy. Bundled with the limited-edition BLACKPINK reusable cup, this collaboration is a BLINK’s answer to pumping up their summer!
BLACKPINK Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino + Reusable Cup
Other summer-themed food and beverages on Starbucks’ menu include the new Almond Cream Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew, which we recommend pairing with their returning favorite Belgian Chocolate Cupcake for the perfect afternoon snack.
 Almond Cream Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew |
 Returning Favorite! Belgian Chocolate Cupcake |
And if merchandise is what you seek, Starbucks just dropped new goodies that collectors should not miss! From limited edition BLACKPINK merchandise to their emerald green and mint core and reserve refresh collection, it’s going to be one of those hard-to-say-no moments upon visiting your nearest Starbucks branch!
The limited-edition BLACKPINK X STARBUCKS collection is an epic line-up of 11 types of drinkware and five stylish lifestyle accessories |
Rediscover the harmony between function and style in various items adorned with a coffee branch—staying true to being a Starbucks essential |
Get your hands on all of these and more starting July 25 to September 11 in all Starbucks branches nationwide!
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Guilt-free snacking with FRNK
Their new plant-based menu is a snackaholic’s detox wonderland
Snacking just got a whole lot healthier with FRNK’s brand-new plant-based menu! Alongside the reopening of the BGC pop-up, they have announced a refreshing take on their crowd-favorite drinks and snacks by reintroducing their advocacy for high-quality ingredients with little to no additives. The shift from a dairy-based menu to a plant-based one has become an added foundation to their brand philosophy as they believe that this is not only the natural trajectory for #TheNewFRNK but the right one.
#TheNewFRNK is better than ever
Plant-based choices made healthy with the highest quality ingredients
With healthier and yummier options to choose from, make your way to your nearest FRNK branch and experience guilt-free snacking with food and beverages that spark joy!
SaladStop! makes healthy eating fun
Starring their seasonal menu items: the Yasou! salad and the Saikō warm protein bowl
Say hello to Yasou! (pronounced “yah-soo”), a celebration of Greek goodness made with a vibrant medley of romaine, rocket, sun-dried tomatoes, candied walnuts, juicy grapes, shaved parmesan and feta cheese. Enhanced by a tangy Greek Vinaigrette, Yasou! is not only tasty but packed with calcium, potassium, phosphorus and iron.
Meanwhile, SaladStop!'s Saikō takes diners on a culinary trip to Japan. The star? Baked salmon teriyaki on a bed of quinoa, romaine, and red and white cabbage. This dish is also served with carrots, pickled daikon, mandarin oranges and furikake, and topped with Teriyaki Dressing for that umami kick. Low in calories but high in protein, Saikō is both healthy and indulgent in one bite.
At SaladStop!, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy Yasou! as a refreshing salad/wrap (P375) or order it as a salad tray (P1,200) or wrap tray (P2,300) for your next big get-together. Looking for something warm to enjoy solo? Indulge in the Saikō warm protein bowl (P395) to sate that craving. Both Yasou! and Saikō are available for ordering on Daily Bowls in your 3-day (MWF) or 5-day (M-F) subscription.
Savor these SaladStop! creations until August 29, 2023. Available in all SaladStop! stores.
Burger King introduces BK CAFÉ
The fast-food favorite is upping their game with BK CAFÉ
BK CAFÉ introduces a wide range of expertly roasted and specially brewed coffee drinks made with 100% Arabica beans, directly sourced from Holland. To complete the experience, BK CAFÉ uses Cafitesse coffee machine technology, guaranteeing a balanced cup any time of the day.
While a good cup of coffee can come at a steep price, BK CAFÉ offers a range of hot & iced coffee options, starting at just P49. Choose from three iced coffee flavors: Iced Sweet Black, Iced Vanilla (an instant favorite if you ask us) and Iced Mocha. A mainstay feature on Burger King's menu nationwide, BK CAFÉ can be enjoyed whether you dine in, drive-thru, take out or order for delivery.
“With the launch of BK CAFÉ, every sip becomes a moment of bliss, perfectly matched to our customers' enjoyment. BK CAFÉ invites you to savor the exceptional, indulge in the extraordinary and redefine your perception of what coffee and fast food can truly be,” shares John Velasco, General Manager of Burger King Philippines.
Hot on the heels of the launch, Burger King also rebranded its Joe Coffee as Roast Coffee, assuring customers that they can enjoy the same exceptional taste they’ve come to know.
The new face behind Popeyes’ 50th branch
It’s the one and only Kyle Echarri
Now who doesn’t love a good fried chicken? Well, Popeyes is here to satisfy all your chicken cravings with the opening of their 50th restaurant located in Quezon Avenue Corner, Timog Avenue! The new restaurant is the biggest one in the country yet—boasting a two-floor design with a luscious drive-thru for peak convenience.
Relish in the Louisiana-style menu and Filipino warmth at Popeyes’ Quezon Avenue Corner, Timog Avenue, Quezon City branch and feel free to visit this link for more information.
Get your PICKUP COFFEE fix anytime and anywhere
The PICKUP COFFEE app is here to save the day
If you’re all about convenient snacking, then PICKUP COFFEE has found the perfect solution for you: their brand-new app! Besides getting to skip the line and order ahead of time on the app via pre-ordering and scheduling pick-up times, the app also allows users to get up to 2x their money in PICKUP Points and gain access to in-app exclusive beverages and merchandise—a win-win for sure!
Oh, but there’s more! If you’re feeling extra pumped for the PICKUP COFFEE app launch, then you’re invited to the PICKUP Launch Party happening on August 12, 2023, at Brooklyn Warehouse for a retro neon-filled night! Full of fun and excitement, both DBTK and Charlotte Folk will also be present to share exciting merchandise. And as if that isn’t incentive enough, attendees will be able to experience the PICKUP COFFEE app, dance the night away and get first dibs on in-app exclusives!
Purchase your tickets via this link and get the regular pass for only P599, which comes with one welcome drink, or enjoy even more exclusive party perks and discounts when you purchase the party packages available!
Happy Birthday, Krispy Kreme
Their M&M collection is the gift that keeps on giving
Ever heard of a birthday celebrant giving gifts? Well, Krispy Kreme is doing just that on their 86th birthday celebration. Gifting the world with chocolate goodies from their M&M collection, these doughnuts are nostalgic and have sweet bits of joy in every bite! If you ask us, the cutest one has got to be the Chocolate Candy Surprise filled with M&Ms! It’s like biting into a big M&M filled with actual M&M milk chocolates. Dipped in red chocolate coating and topped with an “M” candy topper, it’s a treat like no other.
This Krispy Kreme collection is absolute M&M madness (and we’re all for it!)
All these chocolatey treats are available in all Krispy Kreme stores nationwide until August 31, starting at P70 (a definite steal!).
Get your game on with Moonleaf Tea Shop’s “Beyond The Clouds” menu
In collaboration with Mobile Legends Bang Bang
Moonleaf is making history as one of the first local milk tea shops to collaborate with Mobile Legends Bang Bang to offer epic teas and treats from August to September 2023. From in-game prizes of skins and diamonds to in-store excitements, this collaboration was made for milk tea enthusiasts and passionate mobile gamers.
Launching their “Beyond The Clouds” menu that features drinks inspired by the game’s newest hero skins: Okinawa Milk Tea x Kagura, Wintermelon Milk Tea x Edith and Passion Fruit Tea x Xavier, Moonleaf promises to give you the complete package with accompanying MLBB-inspired key rings and cup sleeves with your orders. At just P95 to P115, you’re definitely in for an affordable treat!
And as if all these goodies weren’t enough, Moonleaf has a lot of other games and activities you can join to win even more prizes! From the Barkada Fight Promo to their Quiz Challenges, there’s something for everyone to join in on the fun.
Curious about how you can join any of these exciting challenges? Follow @moonleafteashop on Facebook to stay updated, or visit this link for more information on the collaboration.
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So now that we all know where the best snacks in town are, let’s join forces to head out there and snack the night (or day) away. Snackaholics, assemble!
Art Matthew Ian Fetalver
