For dessert and coffee at Molito, go to St. Louis at Unit 18A, Molito Lifestyle Center: artisan gelato handcrafted daily, churros with melted milk chocolate, the ice cream croissant and the Classic Affogato. It's open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday to Thursday and until 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, with open-air parking in front of the cafe. Call the Alabang branch on +63 2 8631 3098.
Molito Lifestyle Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa is one of Metro Manila's most popular open-air dining strips, drawing residents from Muntinlupa, Las Piñas and the southern parts of the metro on weekends. For dessert specifically, St. Louis Philippines has a branch right there: a European dessert cafe and gelato house at Unit 18A, Molito Lifestyle Center, 4 Madrigal Avenue, Alabang. The menu covers churros cooked to order, gelato made fresh daily, waffles, an ice cream croissant, coffee and brunch, all available from 8 AM every day.
What is Molito Alabang known for?
Molito is known for its open-air lifestyle strip format: a walkable cluster of restaurants, cafes and shops along Madrigal Avenue. Because it sits inside a residential corridor connecting Alabang, Filinvest and Daang Hari, it draws a steady mix of families, young professionals and couples, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings when foot traffic continues well into the night.
The dining mix at Molito covers a wide range: Japanese, Korean, casual Filipino, pizza, coffee chains and specialty independents. What the strip does particularly well is the after-meal occasion. Several cafes and dessert spots operate here, and St. Louis fits that pattern as the dedicated European dessert cafe and gelato house in the center.
If you're planning an afternoon or evening in Alabang, Molito is a natural base. Eat at one of the full-service restaurants on the strip, then walk to St. Louis for gelato or churros after.
What does St. Louis serve at Molito?
St. Louis runs a full dessert and light-meal menu. The core items are:
- Gelato: made fresh daily in-house. Because it's produced the same day it's served, the texture and flavor are noticeably different from pre-packed alternatives.
- Churros: golden and dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with melted milk chocolate.
- Waffles: available as a standalone dessert or paired with gelato.
- Ice cream croissant: a croissant served with gelato, one of the most distinctive items on the menu.
- Coffee: espresso-based drinks that work alongside the dessert menu or as a standalone café visit.
- Brunch dishes: the kitchen opens at 8 AM, so there's a proper morning menu for those who want savory food before or instead of sweets.
St. Louis originated in Adelaide, South Australia, which explains the European dessert cafe orientation.
Where exactly is St. Louis inside Molito?
St. Louis is at Unit 18A, Molito Lifestyle Center, 4 Madrigal Avenue, Alabang, Muntinlupa. Molito has open-air parking directly in front of the cafe (source: stlouis.ph/locations/alabang). The layout is open-air, so once you're parked, the strip is walkable.
For rideshare drop-offs, the Molito entrance along Madrigal Avenue is the clearest landmark to share with your driver.
The Alabang branch phone number is +63 2 8631 3098. Call ahead if you have a question about the menu or want to check on anything before visiting.
What are the opening hours?
Both the Molito Alabang and BGC branches follow the same schedule:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday to Thursday | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday and Saturday | 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
The extended Friday and Saturday hours match Molito's busiest foot-traffic nights. If you want a quieter visit, Thursday evenings tend to be calmer while still offering the full menu. Weekend mornings from 8 AM to 10 AM are also calm if you're coming for brunch before the lunch crowd arrives at the strip.
Public holidays generally bring higher traffic to Molito, so arriving early or later in the evening works better on those days.
Is St. Louis good for groups, events or a date?
The cafe suits several types of visits well. For couples, the dessert-focused menu keeps things simple: a focused selection with high-quality ingredients, without the decision fatigue of a sprawling all-day menu. For families with kids, gelato and churros are reliable crowd-pleasers with enough variety to satisfy different ages.
Office groups from Filinvest and nearby business parks use the brunch hours for team breakfasts or afternoon coffee runs. The menu is wide enough that a table with different preferences can each find something they want.
For events outside the cafe, St. Louis offers gelato, coffee and affogato cart hire for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, brand activations, holidays and private dinners anywhere in Metro Manila. The booking lead time is 2 to 3 weeks, so early planning is necessary for weekends and busy seasons like Christmas and Valentine's Day. Reach the team by email at [email protected], or call the Alabang branch on +63 2 8631 3098 or the BGC branch on +63 956 918 5135 (source: stlouis.ph/cart-hire).
How does St. Louis sit within the Molito dining scene?
Most restaurants at Molito are full-service dining concepts: you arrive for a main meal and dessert is a secondary line on the menu, typically cake or a scoop of vanilla. St. Louis is built around the opposite priority. The kitchen operation centers on dessert production, which is why the gelato is made fresh each day and the churros are prepared per order rather than held in a warming station.
That focus makes it the natural final stop on a Molito evening. If you've already eaten at one of the Japanese, Korean or Filipino restaurants on the strip, St. Louis fills the dessert occasion without requiring another full sit-down meal. The coffee menu also means it works as a standalone café visit during weekday afternoons.
St. Louis currently has two branches open: the Alabang location at Molito and the BGC branch at Unit 104-A, Lower Ground Floor, Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. A third branch has been announced, though no location has been confirmed yet. Both existing branches keep the same hours.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to eat in Molito, Alabang?
Molito has a wide mix covering Japanese, Korean, Filipino and casual Western restaurants. For dessert and coffee, St. Louis Philippines at Unit 18A is the dedicated European dessert cafe on the strip, serving fresh gelato, churros, waffles and brunch from 8 AM daily. Most visitors pair a main meal at another Molito restaurant with a dessert stop at St. Louis afterward.
Where is St. Louis in Molito Alabang?
St. Louis is at Unit 18A, Molito Lifestyle Center, 4 Madrigal Avenue, Alabang, Muntinlupa. The Molito complex is accessible from Madrigal Avenue, with parking inside the center. Call the Alabang branch at +63 2 8631 3098 for directions or menu questions before your visit.
What is St. Louis Philippines known for?
St. Louis is known for gelato made fresh daily in-house, churros cooked to order, waffles, an ice cream croissant, espresso-based coffee and brunch. The cafe started in Adelaide, South Australia and follows a European dessert cafe format. It also offers gelato, coffee and affogato cart hire for events anywhere in Metro Manila.
Is St. Louis Alabang open on weekends?
Yes. The Alabang branch is open seven days a week. Sunday to Thursday hours are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11:00 PM. The kitchen opens at 8 AM daily, so brunch is available from the moment the cafe opens.
Does St. Louis offer dessert catering or cart hire near Alabang?
St. Louis offers gelato, coffee and affogato cart hire for events anywhere in Metro Manila, including Alabang and Muntinlupa. The service covers weddings, corporate events, birthdays, brand activations, holidays and private dinners. Book 2 to 3 weeks in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling the Alabang branch on +63 2 8631 3098.
When is the best time to visit St. Louis at Molito?
Weekday mornings from 8 AM to 10 AM and Thursday evenings are the quietest times. Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest at Molito. For easier parking and a calmer atmosphere, a weekday afternoon or early morning visit works best. The full menu, including brunch and gelato, is available from opening time every day.