Iloilo Supermart: Opening with a big bang in Villa

I was invited to the grand opening of Iloilo Supermart Villa last Friday Oct. 15, 2010 but I wasn’t able to attend. Good thing my friend Waffy was able to be there and seeing these pictures, I am now somewhat am regretting not giving effort to attend such momentous event.

Iloilo Supermart Villa is the 6th branch of this proudly Ilonggo grocery chain that is fast becoming a foodie stop and mini mall as more locators establish their food businesses alongside this grocery chain. To name a few, Iloilo Supermart – Villa has Coffeebreak, Waffle Time, Rice n’ More and Tinapayan.

Foodies can now enjoy a delicious gastronomic experience with the opening of Iloilo Supermart – Villa last Oct. 15, 2010. Aside from the grocery, IS-Villa hosts Coffeebreak, Waffle Time, Rice n’ More, and Tinapayan.

When you’re looking for the perfect break snack, be delighted with the specially-prepared yummy waffles by Waffle Time. Delicious and unforgettable, the waffles are available in such exciting flavors as the favorite, American Hotdog, German Cheese Franks, Ham & Cheese, Tuna Salad, Cheese Delight, and a lot more.

Hurrying for lunch? Try something mouth-watering and affordable and make that quick stop at Rice n’ More, a fantastic rice toppings food kiosk that captures the growing market for affordable to-go food. It boasts fast rice meal and wraps preparation with a variety of sauces to choose from.

Students and coffee lovers at Villa will rush with excitement to Coffeebreak, a first-rate gourmet coffee company which offers a wide selection of delightful coffee beverages, relaxing teas, tempting cakes, pasta, and pastries.

And take home the quality goodness of the baked goodies from Tinapayan. Choose from its wide array of breads, pastries, cakes, dessert bars and slices and a whole lot more. Quality this good comes at a very reasonable price so you can have more. So, whether at lunch, snack, coffee time or something to bring home, make your day truly special by making that terrific stop at Waffle Time, Rice n’ More, Coffeebreak and Tinapayan at the newest branch of Iloilo Supermart in Villa.

Photos courtesy of Waffy Torotot

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