It’s the most colorful time of the year—and it’s all because of the Pride Month, which is a revolutionary celebration rooted in the Stonewall Uprising in 1969.
Around the world, the LGBTQ+ community continues to face systemic challenges, but it’s also well worth celebrating the many forms of progress that have been made over the years. If we can do so with a whimsical, colorful pastry, dessert, or cocktail in hand, all the better. Below are the tasty Pride Month specials not to miss, as well as discounts and food events you’ll want to save the dates for.
1. Sebastian’s Ice Cream
Proudly LGBTQ+-owned Sebastian’s is bringing back Pride-themed treats they’ve come to be known for. Go grand with the Rainbow Ice Cream Cake, which has seven layers in different colors and flavors to match: ube cake (purple), blueberry (blue), avocado (green), lemon (yellow), orange (orange), strawberry (red), and sweet cream (white).
For a lighter treat, try one of their Pride Pops, available in Rainbow, Trans Pride and Bear Pride variations. Each popsicle has multiple layers in the colors of their respective movements’ flags, and each layer has a different flavor as well.
2. 7-Eleven
Part of the convenience store chain’s seasonal items is the limited-edition Rainbow Cake Roll. Priced at just P75 a slice, it’s got a creamy white frosting rolled into a sheet cake with the cheerful colors of the rainbow.
3. Hard Rock Café
Consider a festive drink to keep you company on your next visit to Hard Rock Cafe this month. They’re currently offering the Pride Sunrise, a limited-time cocktail with layers of strawberry and lime juice; mango, pineapple, and orange juice; and Teremana Blanco Tequila and Blue Curacao.
4. The Sunny Side Cafe
If you happen to be in Boracay, The Sunny Side Cafe’s Pride Cookies aren’t to be missed. Chef Miko Aspiras created these chocolate-dipped treats, which come in six colors with corresponding flavors: lemon, matcha, ube, rose & lychee, red chocolate, and chocolate chip. The best part? Proceeds from the sales of these cookies will be donated to Love Yourself, an organization providing health services and more for the LGBTQ+ community.
5. Butterboy
Butterboy is giving croissants a colorful makeover with their Pride Month specials. Go for the Honey Cream Rainbow Croissant for a multicolored pastry to go with your morning coffee. Equally fab are the Strawberry Pain au Chocolat stuffed with dark chocolate and strawberry-flavored white chocolate; and the S’mores Pain au Chocolat with a torched mallow meringue topping.
6. Biggs
Naga City’s Bigg’s Diner lets you end your meal on a sweet and colorful note with their Pride Month special, the Biggs Rainbow Cake. In the center of this plush chocolate cake is a heart-shaped topping flaunting the cheery colors of the rainbow.
7. Yummy Tokyo
Wear your Pride merch loud and proud, and you could get your ramen fix for less at Quezon City’s Yummy Tokyo. As part of their ongoing Pride promo, diners wearing any LGBTQIA+ items—shirts, flags, pins, and so on—get an exclusive 10% discount with the purchase of any of their ramen bowls.
8. Cuppa Java
This Pride Month, you have the chance to be one of the 10 winners in total to score free lunch or merienda meals at Cuppa Java. Every P300 single-receipt purchase until June 28 gets you a raffle entry; winners will be drawn on June 30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Restaurants and cafés including Sebastian’s Ice Cream, Butterboy, Hard Rock Cafe, 7-Eleven, The Sunny Side Cafe, Yummy Tokyo, Bigg’s, and Cuppa Java are offering limited-time Pride Month treats and promotions.
Popular options include Sebastian’s Rainbow Ice Cream Cake, Butterboy’s Rainbow Croissant, Bigg’s Rainbow Cake, and 7-Eleven’s Rainbow Cake Roll.
The Sunny Side Cafe’s Pride Cookies donate proceeds to Love Yourself, an organization providing health services and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Yes. Yummy Tokyo offers a 10% discount for guests wearing LGBTQIA+ merchandise with any ramen purchase.
Most promotions are available throughout Pride Month while supplies last, though availability varies by establishment.
