JP Makes and Bakes

"This bakery and cafe provides folks in the New Center area a welcoming space for coffee and baked goods inspired by owner/pastry chef Jonathan Peregrino’s Filipino American upbringing. Expect cookies and brownies infused with ube, a variety of pandesal — Filipino bread rolls — available with fillings like coconut or cream cheese topped with everything bagel seasoning, and a selection of savory entrees, such as longaniza biscuits and gravy, and adobo rice bowls. To drink, customers can find espresso drinks and coffee sourced from Craig’s Coffee in Midtown, as well as specialty beverages like coconut ube matcha and a refreshing drink using calamansi — a citrus fruit typical of the Philippines. The space features an open concept and seating for about 10 people." - Serena Maria Daniels

"This long-anticipated bakery and cafe provides folks in the New Center area a welcoming space for coffee and baked goods inspired by owner/pastry chef Jonathan Peregrino’s Filipino American upbringing. Expect cookies and brownies infused with ube, a variety of pandesal — Filipino bread rolls — available with fillings like coconut or cream cheese topped with everything bagel seasoning, and a selection of savory entrees, such as longaniza biscuits and gravy and adobo rice bowls. To drink, customers can find espresso drinks and coffee sourced from Craig’s Coffee in Midtown, as well as specialty beverages like coconut ube matcha and a refreshing drink using calamansi — a citrus fruit typical of the Philippines. The space features an open concept and seating for about 10 people. Remember that inventory is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the shop does not take pre-orders, so plan to arrive early." - Serena Maria Daniels

"This New Center bakery is serving up Bomboloni, the Italian equivalent of paczki, starting at 9 a.m. on Fat Tuesday. Four-piece boxes will feature filling flavors of buki (coconut), calamansi (a tangy, citrus fruit native to the Philippines), ube, and peach mango. Preorders are available, and a limited quantity of four-packs will be available for pickup on the day of." - Courtney Burk

"Owner and pastry chef Jonathan Peregrino spotlights his Filipino American heritage at this New Center bakery and cafe. Expect cookies and brownies infused with ube, a variety of pandesal — Filipino bread rolls — available with fillings like coconut or cream cheese topped with Everything Bagel seasoning, and a selection of savory entrees, such as longaniza biscuits and gravy and adobo rice bowls. The coffee menu features beans from Craig’s Coffee in Midtown, and specialty beverages like coconut ube matcha and a refreshing calamansi drink. The space features an open concept and seating for about 10 people." - Serena Maria Daniels

"JP Makes and Bakes, helmed by Jonathan Peregrino, is Detroit's only Filipino bakery and cafe. The venue at 6529 Woodward Avenue will feature an open-concept kitchen and limited seating for about 10 people. It will offer a variety of sweet treats like cookies made with ube, brownies, chocolates, bread rolls, and savory options including rice bowls and entrees reflecting Peregrino's Filipino American upbringing. The bakery also includes a full coffee and espresso bar." - Serena Maria Daniels