Food was devoured before I even thought of taking a picture. The french toast was great, and so was…read morethe alfredo grilled cheese. Portions are huge so beware! The only thing was they were out of oat milk for my matcha; but definitely not the end of the world.

By far, my favorite cute little coffeeshop and cafe here in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Coming here…read morealmost everyday throughout my stay in the main city was definitely a treat with the local staff's friendliness and upbeat attitude. We got exceptional attentiveness with the quality dishes and delectable drinks and desserts. Not to mention the cute and clean interior. Coming to Eightynine Cafe with a tricycle was difficult because most locals couldn't find it, but since it's located on the main road of Rizal, it is easy to find without precise directions. Located next to a local hotel with tourists, this cafe is new and modern with brown wooden tables and chairs. Its homey feel is more catered to tourists and millennials. The food items they serve are innovative and fun from inspirations from various countries like Indonesian to French with a Filipino twist. It is the top pick for specialty coffee to food bloggers. I love their Spambol and its katsu-like take on spam. You think it's like a spamsilog, but it's definitely a special breaded spam. Everything has a beautiful but simple presentation. Ask for garlic rice if needed but it might be an additional $$ to the bill, though it was well worth it. I felt like I was in a local cozy Taiwanese cafe. The drinks are definitely a main thing to get in this cafe. The latte art is exceptional when they design it. Try all the special coffee like the Charcoal Latte or the Yuen Yueng. Wifi available. No CR. Go outside of the cafe to the hotel. There's no toilet paper so bring your own wipes. Cash only. Open decently late. Mangaon ta!

This bakery is located on the 1st floor of the ala amid bed and breakfast. They bake fresh cupcakes…read moreeveryday and provide bread for the breakfast buffet for the hotel. They also sell coffee and food. It took us a while to get our order in because for some reason the waitress didn't come to us until we flagged her down. We got 2 cups of coffee...which took a bit to make because they do them one by one...but they tasted great. Overall a nice little place for a break or small meal if you don't want to go outside.

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! :-)

Located in the new HUE hotel. They have such friendly staff with a beautiful design. the place has…read morethe right style and vibe but no one knows it's here since I had to create the yelp page for it! It's decor has been the nicest restaurant I've seen so far on the island. It has a rustic yet modern vibe going on. Reclaimed wood matched with cast iron yet super clean. It was like in a high end restaurant in the states. Unfortunately, I was too into the food(breakfast) that I wasn't able to snap too many photos.

Matiz no longer exists, but the Hue Hotel restaurant still serves some tapas. The gambas ajillo…read morewere good.

After taking a van from Port Barton to PP, I was ready to eat. Balinsasayaw Restaurant looked…read morepromising and my hostel also recommended it so off I went. I dropped in on a Friday afternoon (around 4:15pm). The place is massive but I grabbed a table near the front. Some of the tables have a bell/shaker that you can ring to get the waiters attention. Clever. The menu is long: all day breakfast, sizzlers, soup, meats, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, combo meals and drinks. - Avocado mango shake (110 PHP) - they charge an extra 20 PHP to mix two fruits. Decent but the avocado wasn't creamy. - Garlic rice (30 PHP) - they gave me plain rice instead. Lame. - Grilled squid (265 PHP large) - three option sizes (small is 215 PHP and medium is 245 PHP). Might as well go large! I didn't expect the inside squid rings to be stuffed with red onion, tomato and cucumber. Nice but it gets a bit boring after a few bites. The grilled squid was excellently cooked. Great texture and fresh. This is a place where you want to go with a large group so that you can try several things. The garlic crab (495 PHP) looked promising.

A fast food chicken and more place. That had the typical kiosk ordering station. They had…read morechicken, burgers, spaghetti, sandwiches, fries and drinks. Staff were very friendly and helpful. They even had a guard at the front door.

Compared to other Jollibee's in the Philippines, this one was rather small and had more outdoor…read moreseating instead. This isn't exactly a bad thing, but can be a problem when the weather is rainy. Therefore, I wished this place offered more indoor seating. While my partner and I managed to find indoor seats, the place does get cramped. There are also three self order kiosks which helps make the ordering process faster by separating those paying by card versus cash. Luckily, those who pay by cash like me are quickly attended to by the cashier. This surprised me since most of the time in the USA the cashiers will ignore me and point me to the kiosk. The food was good and I think it's cute how rice is served wrapped like a burger. In the USA rice is served in a plastic cup but the sizing between the two felt about the same. The burger steak I think is also smaller here but tastes better. The meat tastes fresher and the spicy chicken here has a little spice. Unlike in the USA the spicy chicken lacks any spice. It used to be spicier but I don't know why they changed it to where it's not noticeable. As a result, I liked the way food tastes at Jollibee in the Philippines a lot more than the USA. The only reason why I won't give this place five stars is because of the cramped venue and slower service compared to other Jollibee spots in the Philippines.

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!

I've been eating too much Western food since I've been in the Phillipines so it was time to get…read moreback to the local food. Gacayan Restaurant does a mix of Filipino and Western food. I dropped in multiple times for breakfast. It was busy every visit. There's a TV on mute playing random movies/sports. There's also fans all over the room on full blast to keep things cool. The menu is up on two walls. Wall #1 has 6 breakfast combo options, sandwiches, omelettes, salads, burgers, pasta and pancakes. Wall #2 has soup, desserts, pizza, appetizers, paella and main meals. Sashimi was an unexpected option... - Filipino breakfast (120 PHP) - your choice of meat (I opted for the fried fresh fish), garlic rice, two sunny side eggs, fruit (banana) and coffee/tea. Tea is your generic Lipton tea bag. Garlic rice was tasty and a very filling portion. The fish was nicely cooked; almost like a tuna steak. Not overdone. All the Filipino breakfasts I've had have been excellent. - Pumpkin in coconut milk (50 PHP) - came back for their pumpkin soup. It comes with rice and coffee/tea. I'm not sure why there's a pumpkin soup on the menu for 180 PHP; just ask for this one. Pumpkin pieces were tender yet still had a nice bite. Soup was creamy with the coconut milk. - Filipino breakfast with tocino pork (120 PHP) - you only get 3 small pieces of pork in a sweet sauce. Good but the fresh fried fish was better. Awesome little hole in the wall for cheap Filipino eats.

Ambience was pretty. The seafood sisig was just soggy cuttle fish. It's alright but when it was…read morelabeled seafood sisig, I genuinely thought it'd be a mix of seafood. Chicken tinola tasted homemade but a little salty. Their fresh lumpia is labeled as "spring roll" and that was delicious. It was lumpia ubad on the inside and wrapped in rice paper like Vietnamese spring rolls. It cost 300 pesos for a tricycle from our Bambu Suites hotel.

This is always our go-to whenever we go home to Puerto Princesa. The ambiance is always a hit among…read moreour visitors especially foreigners. This is the place to go for authentic Filipino food. I love all their shakes but some fruits can be seasonal. You get free dessert if you order for a big group. Wait time is reasonable. While waiting for our order, we usually explore the restaurant and always find interesting and unique decor.