Mango Shake at the Big Tree Hive.

There was a time, pre-COVID, when once a week I would meet with a small group of Americans living around Dumaguete and we'd have breakfast. Normally, we would meet in a different cafe each week, but for several weeks running, rather than move about, we would get together at the Senorita's Mexican Grill located at the Dumaguete airport.

Arriving early one morning, I thought I'd visit the cafe next door to Senorita's and have a mango shake while I waited.

I must say, the shake I had there was superior. I would rate it as high as my favorite - the mango shake at Don Roberto's, and at 65 pesos, the price is much better than the 90 pesos charged for a shake at Senorita's.

Although the cafe has obviously been around for a long time, I couldn't find the name of the cafe posted anywhere. I even checked the menu and it wasn't to be found. I had to ask the waitress for the name of their establishment. She told me it was called Big Tree Hive.

This morning, just before writing this review, I went to my account on Google Maps (where I'm listed as a Local Guide) and added Big Tree Hive to the map.

The next time I'm at the Dumaguete airport and in the need for a mango shake, I'll know where to go.

 

The Fruitas Mango Shake

The Fuitas kiosk is located on the 2nd floor of Robinson's Place Mall near the entrance of the Robinson's MovieWorld movie theater. Fruitas sells a wide variety of fruit shakes and smoothies in 3 different sizes - costing p45, p59, or p75.

For this review, I ordered the medium, p59.

The shake has a sweet mango taste. However, the shake does not appear to contain any dairy, so it might be better called a slushy, rather than a shake. The thickness of the drink comes from the large amount of crushed ice used.

This lack of dairy is a major negative for me. Although called a shake, this isn't a shake to my way of thinking. I'm sure quite a lot of folks may like this drink, but I can't recommend it.

 

Mango Shake from Honey's Halo Halo Delight

Wah Crepe isn't the only kiosk in the mini-food court at Ever Mall Shopping Center on Perdices St. serving mango shakes. Just feet away from Wah Crepe, we find Honey's Halo Halo Delight.

As the name implies, their specialty is Halo Halo, but they do sell a variety of fruit shakes. The 16 oz mango shake sells for 50 pesos - the shake is equal to, and even superior to mango shakes costing much more. The shake has a delicious mango taste, with just the right amount of sweetness. The shake isn't as thick as some, but with the ingredients used, one can't really expect an ice cream like thickness.

I was able to watch while my shake was being made. The ingredients consists of mango, sugar, evaporated milk and crushed ice.

Not only is the shake priced right, the waiting time for me to get my shake after ordering was the fastest of any of the cafes and eateries I've been to in the Dumaguete area.

If you find yourself on Perdices St. and in need of a mango shake, it's worth stopping by Honey's Halo Halo Delight.

 

Senorita's Mango Shake

Originally located on the Dumaguete-Bacong Rd., Senorita's Mexican Grill is now a part of The Finish Line Cafe at the Dumaguete airport.

Much can be said for their excellent Mexican food, but that can be left for another time. Today is the day to review their mango shakes.

One need only look at the photo of the shake I got there to know it has to be absolutely delicious. 

 Of all the mango shakes I've found in Dumaguete, Senorita's tops the list. It is naturally thick and creamy, and I didn't have to ask for extra sugar for it to be perfectly sweet. It can honestly be argued if this shake is better than - or tied for first with the mango shake at Don Roberto's.

 The only negative thing I have to say about the shake from Senorita's is the 90 peso price tag. I loved the shake, but for every 2 shakes you buy at Senorita's, you can have 3 from Don Roberto's. It's like getting a free shake.

If I'm already dining at Senorita's, I could very well order a mango shake. But, if I wanted a shake just for shake's sake, I'd choose Don Roberto's because of the difference in price.