Harolds Rooftop Cafe is located, yes you guessed it, on the rooftop of Harolds Mansion in beautiful…read moreDumaguete! What makes this place great for me are the people, the warm reception and the 'all heart' approach which shines through the picking and choosing of mixed Western and Filipino dishes on their menu spread catering to tourists from all over the world. We met families from France, based in Manila for work, who were staying at the Hostel for a couple of days as they planned their trip around Harold's extensive island trip privileges and all so affordable, like swimming with their giant turtles around Apo island. I will have a different review specifically on that experience. (Harold, the owner of the hostel and cafe) operates/owns a diving and snorkelling expedition with his shop just by the entrance of the hostel where you can book day trips and rent gear for whatever activity you choose. We had the chance to meet Harold a couple of times as he is also based in L.A but was in town for a vacay. Harold is a gregarious local who ensures your stay in Dumaguete is gravitated outside the walls of his cafe/hostel which is why his love for the open water seeps through his warm smile as he passionately shares his virtuous take on salt water adventures that will entice visitors within the Philippines and from all over the world. Diving trips has a more intricate process as there are open water courses and certificates before your first dive with the crew. (Again will go into detail on a different review) I just wanted to give readers an insight of how Harolds Rooftop Cafe is the start and end to a fun filled day. My favourite picks from the menu are the Adobong Tuna and veggie lumpias. You cannot NOT have adobo when you visit the Philippines. Adobo is the ultimate dish which has all the fixings of garlic, soy sauce and vinegar simmered to perfection with seasonings to heighten the tenderness of any meat of your choosing, in this case the tuna. Sooooooo GOOOD! The second show stopper for me was the veggie lumpias and this cafe serves them BIG AND BOLD and stuffed to the max, fried to the perfect level of crisp and washing all that down with some ice cold beer while your wifi connection has a speed advantage on that rooftop so FaceTime with the parents was uninterrupted as I showcased my sun set view and authentic, good tasting grub. I mean everything else on their menu is portioned unsparingly compared to other restaurants in the area and you can't go wrong with quality. Price point on meals is important especially when your travel budget includes island hopping, travelling with family and excursions. Everything adds up quickly when you're on vacay mode so it's best to know places where it won't disappoint pockets and taste buds.

From the owner: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe located on the rooftop of Harolds Hostel. Serves local…read morefood including vegan dishes such as curries and salads. Also has raw vegan chocolates. Categories: Pizza, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, Bakery, Filipino, Non-veg

Very good brunch or breakfast place. Food presentation to taste is on point! I had the sisig…read moreburger. A fusion of Filipino and Western dish. Messy, but very good! You have that chewy fatty flavor of the sisig then a you bite into the sandwich the creaminess of the yolk of the egg drenches the whole thing amplifying the deliciousness of the whole thing. Would definitely recommend. Plus free WiFi. The rest of the dishes I didn't get to try but my family said they were good also. The only thing maybe was the, "Mr. Jaw dropper" burger, my family thought 3 buns was overdone.

This would have to be my go-to café in the city. They have amazing food, from Filipino dishes to…read morecontinental food. They have a variety of drinks that could cater to those looking for something sweet and those who need a caffeine boost. The staff is amazing! The place is picture perfect with a minimalist design and LOTS of natural light. They open early and close late, which is a big plus if you ask me. And they accept cards so you can be cashless in this cafe.

It's been nearly two months since my last visit. I'm in Los Angeles and Casablanca was one of the…read morevery first restaurants I dined at on the boulevard. The best table for me is always outside for intimate conversations under the stars at night. Although a nice wine list would serve Casablanca well given its name, the few it serves is fine. I hope Casablanca updates its Yelp page. The website link does not work anymore. I hear Yelp is not very popular in the Philippines. However, a lot of tourists rely on Yelp if possible.

Another amazing breakfast at Casablanca! Whenever you're in Dumaguete stop in and try the eggs…read morebenedict - so delicious!

We're from California and was literally tired of Filipino food... I'm Filipino so I can say that!!…read more Kids were craving Italian so we tried this place out. We were staying in Oslob but had a driver. Well worth the trip to this delightful and authentic Italian eatery! Food was fantastic!! Fresh ingredients and so many items to choose from!! You won't be disappointed!

My girlfriend and I just got to Siquijor and we saw that this place had some vegan options and…read moreItalian and we both really love Italian food, especially pasta. Our hotel was about 40 mins away via motor and we rode to get here. The place was very warm and inviting. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, they were very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the pasta vegana, a vegan pizza and a bruschetta. The dishes were all very flavorful and well spiced. Our favorite was the pasta with different textures and the tomatoes really added to the dish. Would definitely come back to try more of their foods when we're there again!

Stopped in for lunch. First time! Service, cleanliness, and ambiance were the best things about the…read moretrip. The food was good. One guest felt the pork meat needed some marinade as the sauce was ok but didn't permeate the meat. The chicken was ok. It had a spice I couldn't identify. Wind dings were crunchy and the sauce that came with them tasty. We also had cream and cheese cake afterwards which were fine. They didn't have the pizza I ordered. So I guess I'll have to try that next visit. 2.300k with drinks.

Tasty food especially the pizza. Hot and ready. Waiters helpful and nice. Tables are clean. Been…read moregoing here for 6 years and the restaurant has never disappointed me. Love this restaurant.

If you're booking Bethel Guest House only for the cheap price and central location in Dumaguete, it…read moremay serve its purpose. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it. While I know some guests enjoy the water-facing rooms, ours unfortunately faced another room's window, so we kept the curtains closed the entire stay. This made the room feel dark and uncomfortable. The room was extremely outdated and very cramped, especially with two twin beds--there was barely any space to move around. The overall atmosphere felt unsettling, almost as if the building had been converted from a hospital, giving it a creepy vibe. The bathroom was especially disappointing: -Black mold on the ceiling -Worn-down mirror and shower that felt more like a rundown hostel -The only positive was the complimentary shower shoes, which were very much needed The bedding was also an issue since the sheets felt itchy, and I refused to use the blanket. The air in both the room and lobby felt stuffy and old, and I found myself coughing throughout the night. I've heard the food is good and that there's a rooftop area, but after the overall experience, I had no interest in exploring further. Thankfully, we only stayed one night. Bottom line: This property is marketed higher than it should be and realistically feels like a 1-star hotel. It may work if you're only looking for a budget stay in a prime location, but if cleanliness, comfort, or atmosphere matter to you, I'd strongly suggest looking elsewhere.

Broken Toilet, Broken Hot Water heater for Shower, Broken Elevator which is the ONLY one for Hotel…read moreso 5th Floor exercise whether you desired or not. Food In Restaurant was inedible. This may have been the grand restaurant of Dumaguete 40 years ago, but its now in desperate need of new ownership, remodeling, and upgrades in every area.

Convenient walking distance from Piapi for breakfast. Owner said restaurant was not serving beef…read moreingredients because of unavailable supply- May 2022.

I've always stay at this hotel when I visit dumaguete and had no bad thing to say about the place…read more Great place to stay with nice pool. However, the food is no longer at par. Just this morning for breakfast I was serve a sausage cold in the middle. I am very disappointing .. they did give me a new one but could be the worst sausage I ever had ... hopefully they will get their act back together and maybe I'll come back again. RG

When exiting the whale sharks area, workers along the line of shops will attempt to coax you in for…read moresome breakfast. This shop was very successful netting us; we were starving having been up since 3:30am and post-snorkeling, sooo...! Nothing beats a good start to a morning like a silog dish. Toci-silog for ~P100 is the way to go! Surprisingly, there was a lot of meat; only so much fat. Sweet as it should be. Eggs were cooked perfectly and the garlic rice was tasty, fragrant. We were served "coffee" for like P50, but it was the "specialty" Nescafe instant coffee popular in the Philippines. It hit the spot, however, and even though the restaurant was open-aired, it may have been hot, but it was welcomed!

Great service and food in a cool clean atmosphere. The chicken ginger soup and rice were just what…read morethe doctor ordered after swallowing some seawater while swimming with the whale sharks!

Holy smokes! Easily one of the best places to grab really fresh and yummy healthy food. There are…read moreplenty of restaurants along the road in San Juan, however my girlfriend and I both agreed that this was the most energizing and refreshing meal we had. There was open seating and very chill and the staff was hospitable and friendly. They recently had a blackout so they were taking a while with the order but it was okay because the food was worth the wait. We ordered various smoothies and the best in my opinion was the peanut sauce that came with the bowls oh my gosh. So many lovely textures in the bowls and spices. We are definitely coming back here when we head to Siquijor again!

There's a ton of restaurants all over San Juan so we've been scootering around and stopping at new…read morespots for breakfast each morning. Luca Loko Restaurant was the last breakfast for me before I headed off to another island. We dropped in on a Wednesday morning (around 10:00am). The place is very laid back but staff are friendly. Food did take awhile (about 30 minutes) to come out even though there was only two other tables. The menu is split into starters, salads, Italian dishes, vegetarian dishes, fusion dishes, waffles and desserts. There's also a breakfast menu (10 options) and drinks. Interesting that LL makes and sells fresh yoghurt! - Banana yoghurt shake (115 PHP) - a little icy but my two buds really enjoyed their yoghurt shakes. - Tosilog (95 PHP) - tocino (Spanish cubed bacon), fried egg and rice. The bacon was on the greasy side and the fried egg a little salty but if you mixed everything together, it was a satisfying and cheap Filipino breakfast. - Shakshuka (135 PHP) - two eggs cooked in tomato sauce with spices, Parmesan, basil and bread. Looked fantastic and flavours matched. My buddy loved it as it was his first time having shakshuka! - Jove (190 PHP) - two eggs your way, bacon, butter and bread. The jove was almost the same as my Filipino breakfast except twice the price and all you got extra was two small pieces of bread. Skip it. Super chill spot to grab some food before you scooter around and explore the waterfalls/island.

Cute place with tons of good and affordable coffee…read more It's my third day in Dumaguete and found this hidden gem on my way back to my hotel. The place reminds me of Alice in Wonderland with a dreamy vibe. It's spacious and offers both food and coffee, which is not what I'm used to. The coffee here is really good. I got a cappuccino and it's really good - cheap too. I'm used to paying $3-5 for my cappuccino so 65p for quality like this is crazy. It's comparable. I'll definitely be back again.

This charming little place should have a thousand reviews. I stayed in Dumaguete for some weeks in…read moreMarch 2019 and was busy drafting an appellate brief for a certain state court of appeals in the United States. Thus, I needed a place to work. Staff were very accommodating and friendly: they talked when I wanted to chat, they didn't complain if I ordered an inexpensive drink (tropical punch) and stayed for two hours, and they didn't mind that I used WiFi and plugged in my laptop while deep in thought. The library-like quality of the cafe's many books is a nice touch, I must say, and the upper level is just as charming as the lower.