This place is awesome. 5 stars/. I really like the ambiance of the location of this coffee shop…read more Such a fantastic experience. Will come again.

We wanted to have a hot cup of coffee at first but we opted to get a frappe because, to be honest,…read moreBaguio was hotter than usual this day and besides, we always have brewed coffee anyway, so we thought why not go for something else? There are still a lot of frappes to try out! When we were deciding what to order, we made a mental note to come back here until we already tried everything on the menu, especially their sausage meals and pastas! Will we see you there?

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.

The food was good traditional Filipino cuisine. The lechon was yummy and soo was the selection of…read morefood. From sushi to pancit to pizza. All you can eat. For 7 people 2 of them being seniors it was 2200 Peso witch is like $40 what a price. One thing I didn't like was the side exit. Next to a sketch bank that was closed down with garbage all over the place. Went to the wrong side. That's how I found that entrance.

Food was delicious and not so expensive, good for big family & group…read more Place waa my brother's reception after the wedding

Nothing special about the dishes, they were okay. It was the place, quiet and away from the city. I…read morealways come back for the camote pie topped with a vanilla ice cream, it was so good! I will definitely recommend the camote pie to everyone!

The only coffee shop that i know in session road.. Its worth walking at night and have your coffee…read morein this place.. Just love the ambience and location too..

Slow service. Took our order when we sat down and waited an hour to just tell us our order wasnt…read moretaken. Had to wait a long time. I dont recommend

One of my favourite restaurant at the moment in Baguio for its overall delicious foods, I have…read moreknown this place at first for its desserts, smoothies and shakes, but now other menus from breakfast,lunch to dinner are also delicious. Perfect location in session road and wonderful ambiance, so far my favourite are their mango smoothie. Highly recommended to returning bakasyonistas and tourists in Baguio.

This is located along Session Road lined up with the city's best kept restaurants. Never leave…read moreBaguio without a taste of Vizco's Strawberry Shortcake. The combination of the glazed fruits and moist strawberry chiffon is worth the hype. It's so good you would want it for your birthday. Cakes are all reasonably priced; actual rates may vary: * Slice of Strawberry Shortcake costs Php80 * 6" Small Round Cake at Php 375 * 8" Medium Round Cake at Php 610 * 10" Large Cake at Php 1065 * 10x14 Cake at Php 1950 * 12x16 Cake at Php2 800 Tried a variety of slices including Lemon Torte, Ube Cake, and Carrot Cake paired up with brewed coffee. Whether you're going for a dessert of full meal, they also serve rice meals, salads, pizza, and pasta. Went here after dinner so I asked the best-sellers instead. According to the staff, ribs and tapa is also a crowd favorite. Service is pretty fast despite the number of customers. They also have a branch in Camp John Hay. I brought home a whole round cake and it survive the 5-hour drive to Manila but we have to finish it the same day to keep the freshness.

This is one of the reason why I go to Baguio, Vizco's. I love their pizza and their pasta. Also, I…read morecan't seem get enough of their cakes, specially the strawberry shortcake, and please don't ever leave Baguio without ever trying it. You never know what you're missing until you tried it.

Excellent service! Kudos to Nova our server this morning, she knows how to anticipate your needs…read morebefore you even ask.

I love the drinks and cakes served. Their location is a good view for sunset.. seeing the orangy…read moreturning to purplish color of the sky so warm and cozy and that coffee smell. I don't know if it's the interior decoration that gives it a cozy feel - compared to Starbucks SM Baguio, the atmosphere here feels more real. As far as prizes go - nothing better or worse than Starbucks, I would say but Figaro definitely has better selection in pastries and money for value than Starbucks'. Staff at Figaro Sm Baguio greet and speak to you politely and warmly and not over the top.

Our family took a 5-hour road trip north of Manila to Baguio with Tam-Awan Village as part of our…read moreitinerary. Tam-Awan is a cultural center for the arts catering to both locals and tourists giving one a taste of the indigenous daily lifestyle of the Ifugao (mountain people) from the Cordillera Mountains. The village recreates typical housing huts of the Ifugao where you can rent one of the huts for overnight stays. They also have daily traditional dance performances which are interesting to watch. An onsite artist/weaving station nearby also illustrates the textile makings of the Ifugao. Should you need a unique souvenir from the Cordilleras, their souvenir station on the way out has a number of art or handicrafts, created by local artisans. Visiting Tam-Awan will reward you with many unique photo opportunities and it is an excellent spot for cultural immersion. Don't miss it!

The only place in the Philippines showcasing the Igorot way of life. The huts are original and were…read moredisassembled and reassembled piece by piece. You can rent them as hotel rooms to experience how the Igorots lived. Restrooms and showers are outside to maintain the original structure of the huts. It's location is forested and maintains the cool highland air. The cafe serves indigenous mountain dishes like pinikpikan, kiniing, organic salads, native mountain grown coffee, etc. There are native dances, canaos, organized to show people how life is celebrated. This is one place visitors to the City of Pines should definitely include in their itinerary.