CRUNCHY PALABOK... YUM!!! And why does EVERY SINGLE PERSON here, have a Halo-Halo?!?! We were…read moretold this is THEE spot locals hit to get their halo-halo fix in Puerta Princesa, Palawan, PI. It sure was the looks of it, as every table was indulging in this Filipino dessert when we walked in! Not many car parking spots available outside, but that's kinda the norm here. Trikes are main way to get around and about town. AC is in full blast and its Counter service here. It's better if you speak Tagolog here, cuz my broken Tagalog wasn't gettin' me anywhere. Yup, boo boo face! :( Quite a few entrees prepared in front to see, as well as a wall menu to order from. So we ordered a few things... *CRISPY PALABOK: Never had this version of palabok before, and I LOVED it!!! The crispy noodles?!?! Oh, that just changed the game on this popular Filipino dish. So much I craved it the rest of our trip around the Philippines! Sauce was perfect and topped with lots of chicharron crunch. So GOOOD, we had to get a second plate, even, lol! *HAMBURGER: The young squires each had one of these with fries and not very impressive. The meat patty is tiny, almost the same size as the cucumber and tomato slices that was came with it. The hamburger came out first, separate from the French fries. Ehhh. *HALO-HALO with ICE CREAM: Perfect dessert to cool off from the humid hot atmosphere outside, and they do this dish WELL here! Big scoop of ice cream, a slither of leche flan, filtered water for ice is used and it is crushed very fine. Lotsa condensed milk and jackfruit, red beans, & sago sit at the bottom to mix. A perfect mix of YUM!!! Shoulda came here more often for their palabok & halo-halo while we were here. Certainly missed out on that yumminess! Avoid the burgers & stick with the dishes, and you'll be a happy camper ;)

More on vegetable foods which is delicious and its good for all vegetarians . All service crew are…read morevery approachable. The ambiance is cool and relaxing. The place is very accessible along the whole city.

If you wanna have a cozy and warm place while drinking coffee, gold cup is the right place!!read more

I have discovered the finest coffee roaster in Palawan, perhaps in all the Philippines! The best…read morecoffee in Puerto Princesa. The proprietor, Banch, really knows his coffee. He also took the time to ask me exactly how I like my coffee as well as what kind, flavors, brewing method, everything! Armed with that information, he created a remarkably enjoyable coffee experience that this well-traveled coffee lover will never forget. Tucked down the alley next to the "Dreamcare Massage" sign and across the street from Pinoy Litson Manok, this place is definitely worth seeking out. They roast themselves a variety of origins, including local Philippine coffee, and have desserts and snacks as well. Enjoy your coffee! :-)

Who knew I could find a Seattle's Best in the Philippines, let alone in Palawan!…read more I had an early flight back to Manila so I was at Puerto Princessa's airport bright and early. We were up too early for out hotel's breakfast so we missed breakfast completely. I was crossing my fingers for good options at the airport, although I knew that it would be a small airport and my options would be limited. After checking in, I sat down at the terminal and looked around, most shops were small and sold souvenirs. It seemed like there was no coffee in sight! After looking around, I realized that the food options were upstairs and offered 3 cafe's and one waffle stand. To my surprise, one of the options was SBC! I am used to seeing Starbucks everywhere but not SBC. I decided to give it a shot and it did not disappoint! I ordered a small coffee to get me going, but the selections were endless. There were a lot of 'frappuccino' like beverages and flavored lattes to try. My coffee was great and the small seating space was comfortable. I also enjoyed that the cafe's were on the second level, it was a great place to people watch!

Baker's Hill was not what I expected. Never had heard about this place before arriving at Puerto…read morePrincesa in Palawan, Philippines. Based on the name, I thought we would be visiting a place where there would be plenty of bakeries. This turned out not to be the case. Although, there was a bakery there. We made sure to stop into the bakery before leaving. Turns out that Baker's Hill is a tourist attraction. Plenty of photo opportunities throughout the property. Lots of cool statues of animals and cartoon characters. They have an aviary filled with peacocks. There is also a viewing deck at Baker's Hill from which you can see the beautiful view surrounding the area. Purchased the following items at the bakery: Cashew Polvoron Hopia Mongo Royal Soda Barquillos Yema Tarts All were good. The Hopia Mongo was my favorite item that we got. Baker's Hill is a fine place to check out when traveling to Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Have fun!!

It was raining when I went to Puerto Princesa and my parents were sick and I'd already rented a…read moreprivate van to drive us around. I've been to this town before and did the underground cavern kayaking and didn't feel the need to do it again. So being a homebody I figured I'd have a normal day- not a day full of sightseeing, but a day of going to the supermarket, grab some cold and flu supplies for the parents who stayed on the cruise ship, and maybe get some KFC. And that day rocked. I like feeling normal rather than being a tourist who feels the need to drink everything in. However, I had a driver and lots of time on my hands, so why not do something touristy? Off to Baker's Hill we went. It was a little scary because it's out in the sticks and there was construction on the road that made it muddy on a rainy day. My driver pushed on and pulled up to this little village in the middle of nowhere and this place was kooky. Baker's Hill is this Instagrammy slice of heaven- lots of fiberglass statues of Marilyn Monroe, Shrek and family, those italian chef things you might find in a suburban kitchen that holds a menu. Nice gardens too. Even in the rain it was nice to look around. They have a stand for boba tea, a couple of places where you can sit and have snacks or a table service meal. And at the exit they sell Filipino baked goods. I got some biscotti, spicy dillis, and some hopia along with other treats. They don't have much in the way of souvenirs other than t-shirts (I'm a sticker girl, so they didn't have anything for me) but that's okay. It took me about 20 mins to look around and buy my treats, then back to the van to enjoy more of normality.

We stumbled upon this cafe before going to the Palawan Butterfly Ecological garden and tribal…read morevillage. It is literally right in front! It is more expensive than other options in the puetro princesa area, because it is right next to a tourist location. The quality and portion sizes though do make it worth the price. The halo halo we ordered came in a coconut! Fancy! So delicious and great for the hot day. All the coffees were very tasty. I personally ordered the lychee ice tea. So refreshing! Their menu offers tons of options! Even though we were there during breakfast time they do lunch and dinner too. I absolutely loved how the restaurant was decorated. (Outdoor seating only) Highly recommend checking them out if in Puetro Princesa!

I like the Ambience.. Food is just enough! Love their coffee! Always good customer service !read more

Itoy's was a great addition to our coffee routine. They had the best coffee during our stay. And…read moretheir fruit shakes were delicious as well. Definitely recommend Itoy's Cafe.

Ah, this brewery offers delicious beer and some pretty yummy treats. In fact, I put Palawan Brewery…read moreup next to any brewery at home. They have nice selection of beers, with hearty flavor as crisp notes throughout their menu. They also offer some very pub friendly treats that had a western bite. I was particularly fond of their yummy cheese sticks. Every thing was great about this brewery; I just wish that they had more merchandise in their store.

Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the Puerto Princessa area. It's female owned…read more:) They've had a few beers exported to California, but after Covid, it was better financially to keep it in Palawan. Hopefully they expand! My favorites were the honey kolch and the coconut rum!! The rum was SO good with real pieced and coconut. Service was very nice and hospitable. It's an open area kind of vibe with darts, jenga, and a ping pong table. Looks like they could have a DJ as well. Bring bug spray! I got bit a couple of times sitting outside.

Great Gelato place! The space is small but comfortable, and there's lots of seating. Servers are…read morefriendly. Don't forget to sample the flavors. The Ube is excellent and has rich, creamy flavor. Don't miss this gem gelato shop!