This restaurant is famous for serving authentic Cordilleran dishes. It's been featured in different…read moremagazines and TV shows in the Philippines. They've managed to elevate common Cordilleran dishes without compromising its authenticity. The menu is written in Ibaloi but the description is in English. We came here for breakfast. We had the Pak-pako (River-fern salad), the kinuday jen manok , kinuday wrap chicken set and blueberry and ube cheesecake for dessert. The pakpako salad or fern salad is probably the best salad we've tasted in Baguio. The dressing is vinaigrette based I think and it is very refreshing. I was honestly surprised at how good the salad was. It can compete with the Japanese salads I so love here in Vancouver. The stir-fried chicken was very tasty, seasoned just right with a hint of smoky flavour which I loved. It comes with rice and beef soup. The beef soup is very rich reminding me of my grandma's beef soup. The chicken wrap was so good, I enjoyed making flavourful wrap with the fresh salad, chipotle sauce and stir-fry chicken. Then the desserts- ube cake was delicious but the blueberry was another surprise for us. I didn't expect to find this heavenly blueberry cheesecake in this Cordilleran resto. The blueberry is obviously not fresh since we don't grow blueberries in the Philippines but it surprisingly tasted really good. The cheesecake is a mix between the western and Japanese cheesecake in terms of texture. It was just right, not too fluffy, not too dense either. It was very cheesy with just the right amount of sweetness. We liked it so much we ordered a whole cake. Unfortunately I only tried these dishes but if you guys ever end up in Baguio, check out this resto representing my roots.

This is Baguio local fare, a must try…read more All the food we ordered was good. And there are several items in their menu that we would like to come back and try next time. Service was courteous and quick. And their prices encourages you to come back and make this part of your Baguio visits. So easy on the pocket. Oh and they have free wifi.

As we rambled down the streets of Baguio, one of the places that was highly recommended was Café by…read morethe Ruins. The eclectic menu was highly satisfying and we gorged on so many dishes. It is an iconic café, restaurant and bakery in Baguio that's long been beloved by both locals and visitors. The ambience has a rustic, artsy vibe and has played an important role in the city's cultural and culinary scene. It's called Café by the Ruins quite literally because it was built beside, and partly within, the ruins of a war-damaged building in downtown Baguio. After World War II, much of Baguio was destroyed during the battle to retake the city. This is why the café became a natural home for artists, writers, activists and thinkers, the space itself tells a story of survival and reinvention.

I thought that I wrote a review for this place years ago. I have been going here for about 30…read moreyears. It is an amazing restaurant with a historical location. All this time I thought the restaurant was located on Chuntug. During my younger days, Baguio was known for the clubs and casinos at a couple of the hotels. Things changed after a major earthquake, and I guess the name of the street for the Cafe By The Ruins also changed to Shuntug. I love all the architectural changes that the restaurant has made after the horrible fire they had. Of course the restaurant would have a wonderful ambiance, since the co-founders were artists and creative minded individuals. This is a location where memories are created with an unforgettable dining experience. They proudly served farm-to-table food before the social movement of using local ingredients in food preparation. In fact, the menu changes due to the seasonal fruits and vegetables. I encourage you to ask your server for their recommendations. They will know what's currently popular, and it is a great way to discover new items you might not have considered otherwise. I say that only because I would not have tried the duck pinikpikan, since I remembered how chicken pinikpikan was made. I'm glad we ordered it, because it was the perfect match with the rice that was served with it. The black ink pasta with fish rose cream sauce and crispy tapa are dishes that I'll be ordering again. I also asked what the server recommended for a dessert, and I'm hoping that they'll always have the strawberry pavlova on their menu. I also enjoyed Christine's Crepe. The Ice Ruins Coffee was a wonderful beverage with my desserts. This is a restaurant that I always go to whenever I go to Baguio.

This restaurant was recommended to us by Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre, where we're staying. My…read moreparents, my husband and I came here for lunch while we touring the city nearby. It's tucked away and can easily be missed. My Dad and I ordered the green mango shake and my husband got the hot calamansi. I got to taste the hot calamansi and it was well-made. I suggested the shrimp chili pasta to my husband - shrimp, mushroom, eggplant, red pepper in chili). The shrimp was like jumbo shrimp in his dish and my husband really enjoyed this dish. I had the pesto with seafood, which was fettuccine with shrimp, mussel, scallop, and squid in house pesto cream. My shrimp was smaller and the scallop was small and overcooked. My Dad had the steamed fish, which was dory fillet in basil cream sauce. This was cooked perfectly to my husband and my taste but my Dad didn't care for it too much. My Mom had the sweet and sour fish, which she ended up sharing with my Dad. They both really liked the dish. There's pizza and rice dishes on the menu but we didn't get to try them. We almost got a pizza to share but we figured we already had a lot of food ordered. Julie Ann and Mikee took good care of us while we dined and even took a picture of all of us. Our meal cost about Php 1,400 ($28) for 4 people, including senior citizen's discount. I highly recommend this place. Everything was tasty!

Cute hot chocolate cafe in Baguio. We stopped by here before heading back to Manila…read more Caught a rideshare from our condo rental. While my fam sat down in the waiting area I walked up to the host's desk to check in. Unfortunately, she had to step away for a moment (she seemed frazzled) so while I waited some random girl tried to cut me in line. Rude. She wanted to start some drama on our vacation. I called my fam up for reinforcements. They came and the girl backed off. Strength in numbers! The wait wasn't too long, maybe 10 minutes. Food was good. Hot chocolate was delicious. Service wasn't great but that's ok. They just took our order then they just dropped off the food at our table. No follow up to see how we were doing or to see if we needed anything else. Someone quickly dropped off our bill and that was it. I got up, walked around, then found an employee at a cash register and paid there. We checked out the merch afterwards. I bought some pasalubong.

While this restaurant shines in ambiance, the food fell short of expectations. The interior is…read morebeautifully designed, highly "instagrammable," and features a spacious, garden-like layout that perfectly complements the cool Baguio weather. However, the menu did not justify the almost-premium price tag. The puto bumbong paled in comparison to Solibao's, the chocolate drinks were underwhelming compared to other spots in town, and the palabok was merely average--tasting very similar to Susie's Cuisine. Logistics can also be a challenge, as parking is limited and you should expect to queue due to the persistent crowds. Ultimately, it's a convenient stop if you are already in the area playing golf or charging your electric vehicle, but it is difficult to recommend as a standalone culinary destination.

I've heard that coming here at times there were long lines. When we came there was a small line and…read morewe were seated right away. There were 10 people in our group and they were able to accommodate us. The way it works is, you can either order "á la carte" or "family style." They serve large portions for every dish. Serving for six could be serving for eight (in my opinion). The food is good (it's ok). Nothing really special. However, I did love their butter chicken. It was sweet and savory , sticky and crispy. I can eat that alone with their fried rice. The price is not bad. I say it's good for a big group since you can share all the food you order. Oh by the way, they also have a bake shop / bakery. I didn't get anything but the baked goods looked delish. My friend did get a Tiramisu which she loved.

I had Beef Lomi. Orders could be good for 3 people. There's robot to serve your food. Lines are…read morereally long. This was April 3, 2026 dinner time

Whenever I find myself in Pampanga, I make sure to make a dessert stop at a La Creme. My first time…read morein this branch was a few years ago after coming from a beach trip in Zambales. Since then, it has become our "icing on the cake" whenever we're out north and on our way home. While the bistro serves appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, pasta, rice meals and other dishes, what we really come here for is the dessert and coffee. It takes a few bites before finding the cake that's right for you because on my first try, I ordered a cake that was way too sweet. However, on my second and third recent visits, I was pretty happy with the cakes, crepe and coffee I ordered. I tried their Mango Loco crepe, and then paired it with a tall glass of mocha coffee. The crepe is good for sharing and has just enough mango slices; while their coffee has Hershey's chocolate syrup at the bottom and topped with whipped cream. The iced coffee drink was enough to keep me awake to the drive back in Manila. On my third and most recent visit however, I think I already found my go-to dessert and coffee orders. On my very first visit, I had the sinful chocolate cake - which was too sinful it was too sweet, so I avoided this. I ordered a slice of blueberry cheesecake which, thank heavens, was not too sweet and went well with the Cafe Mocha I ordered. Other cakes I've tried are the rocky road cake and Belgian chocolate cake. Among these two, I really liked the Belgian chocolate cake, which had this glossy coating and decorated with large dark chocolate buttons. It wasn't too sweet and large enough for sharing between two people. While a La Creme has yet to open a branch in the Metro, I hope it stays this way - there's really something special about driving a few hours just for food. And after getting your sweet fix, you'll see that the travel is definitely worth it - and bring a friend or two to join in on your Pampanga a La Creme adventure.

The food here is very delicious! Especially the Steak and Prawns! Their homemade chips are also…read moregood!

After reading the reviews before arriving to the Philippines, we made our trek to dine here once we…read morevisited Manaoag. For a first time visit, the dining experience wasn't to our expectations or we came at a bad time. When we arrived, there was no one to seat us in the main dining area, so we just stood there and waited. It was not busy, only one table with a few people was occupied. We saw employees in the back gathered together just talking. They looked at us, but kept talking for awhile until, finally, a guy helped us. He wasn't welcoming or offered any assistance. We had to ask questions. Right away, we got bad vibes here, and said the hype on this place is very misleading. Anyway, we ordered fried crispy bangus, steamed rice, chop suey and buko pandan. The bangus wasn't as crispy and the chop suey had too much cornstarch in it that made the sauce too thick - gross. Only positive is the nice parking attendant who guided us parking the car and holding an umbrella above my head from the heat and extreme sun. This place is a big NO for us. The place wasn't hard to find and the gardens are nice. They had a large snake, I think a boa or python in a cage for those who want to be amused.

Disappointing Experience - Would Not Recommend…read more This was by far one of the worst dining experiences I've had. The fried rice tasted like leftover food from a previous event--cold, clumpy, and unappetizing. The crispy crab was overly salty, the pinakbet was watery and lacked flavor, and to top it off, the buko juice was warm. Service was equally disappointing; we waited over an hour for our food, and the staff seemed indifferent. Overall, a complete letdown. I won't be coming back. Waist of my ti.e and Money From Kate, NYC i should give a zero star

Friendly service and food is delicious. There was a wait because they were pack and they sat us…read moredown and took our orders right away so when we are seated! Everything will be ready. Everything came out all hot and delicious.

First time visit here. We were seated promptly but it took FOREVER for someone to come to our…read moretable of two and take our order. They didn't even look busy as we came here for an early dinner. We ordered bangus inihaw, steamed rice, grilled pusit and pinakbet. The food was good but I would've prefer the bangus to be grilled longer. Large restaurant and outdoor seating available. Ambiance was chill; family style seating. Plenty of parking outside.