One of the staff in our resort recommended for us to try this place for brunch one morning and we went for it. It was just an easy walk from our resort in Astoria Station 1 through the beach to this place. Actually it was quite a nice walk there. When we arrived we were greeted with a nice smile by one of the staff and was offfered immediately a table with an amazing view of the beach. The restaurant is busy but it is clean and organized with a chill vibe. Our server offered us the menu which had so many interesting items to choose from and we elected for a few lattes and different types of entrees. We didn't wait long to be served our meals and they were all Made fresh and presented nicely. We were hungry so we didn't wait to dig in. It was astonishingly good! definitely recommend this place for everyone visiting Boracay! read more

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We came to The Sunny Side Cafe thinking that they would have some innovative foods based on what we read off Reddit. I wouldn't say that their food wasn't new and interesting, but the execution and fulfillment of my expectations/imagination were issuing. We tried the bacon and mango grilled cheese which was highly recommended by most Redditors and noted on the restaurants menu. They use a bread similar to brioche and it was fluffy and a good option. The lack of excitement in the food itself came from the missing "wow" in the taste. The homemade mango jam was really subtle. The tomato sauce/paste/soup that was provided in the side bowl did not tie the meal together. I'm not sure how to describe it, but I wouldn't consider it soup since it was thick and the tomato flavour really overpowered the taste of everything else on the plate. The shrimp roll was ok - it wasn't bad but it's also not something to write home about. They offered calamansi juice without sugar which was refreshing after a long day in the sun. The staff were kind and they were prompt with our orders. The restaurant caters to a lot of tourists, which is possibly due to its location. There was indoor and outdoor seating and we chose to sit indoors. read more

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I truly enjoyed our breakfast and while waiting for our meal, we enjoyed the sea view at Station 1. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - One of the best breakfast on the island. - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

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i visited this location twice because there were many things on the menu i wanted to try! If only i had the time to go a third time on my trip! Tiramisu cold brew was good only i wish i had a little more cream to make the drink sweeter because i personally didn't think it to be sweet. Dalandan cold brew was interesting. Almost tasted like juice. Ube pancakes and the espresso caramel pancakes were good! I like that there was a half order option. The corned beef skillet was good but just wished there was more meat and potatoes because it was a lot of cheese lol. My brother really liked the burger! Out of all the dishes though, I liked the tapsilog the best, can never go wrong with that! The servers sweet but it's a small cafe and it gets a little busy later in the morning. I hope to come back soon to try their grilled cheese sandwiches! read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - tiramisú cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

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Ube was the jam (puns ) in 2022-23! I've had my share of OG ube and all the latest trendy takes on ube, particularly pancakes.. and of course.. traveling all the way to the Philippines.. Sunny Side takes the (pan)cake on having the most amazing ube pancakes I have had in my entire Filipino life. My cousin picked this place because we shared that we wanted to eat ube pancakes. Little did I know there were 2 locations. Ended up walking about 20 min from d Mall to get here (and of course it was the wrong location as my family was at the Station 1 location) but it was okay. We arrived around 8 am which was still early enough to get a table for 5 right away. I did not realize how busy or much of a talk of the country this breakfast spot was until I saw all the cool quotes and recognition on the walls and also saw the wait forming outside. Their menu is filled with so many delicious takes on traditional Filipino breakfast fused with other flavors to enhance. Their pancakes are Japanese style. Both the original and the ube were AMAZING! I highly recommend splitting an order. It also tastes great the next day reheated (ask your hotel to microwave it). I also enjoyed their takes on lattes and coffee. I opted for their chorizo dish with rice and egg. It was filling and very tasty. Service is very good and attentive. The place is small so get here early. The views are awesome and overall a place I would have breakfast at daily while in Boracay. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - The spread! Chorizo with rice and mango atchara and ube pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

Portions were generous and food was quite good. I don't know what kind of bacon they use for the Bacon and Mango Grilled Cheese, but it was definitely more like pork belly. It made the sandwich heavy, but the flavor was interesting. Ube pancakes were ginormous, super filling, and soft. The horchata was okay, not the best I've ever had. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Heirloom Rice Horchata, Bacon and Mango Grilled Cheese, and Ube and Cereal Milk Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

Good variety of food options. I had the eggs Benedict and it was very good. Great bread too.

We were seated fairly quick considering it was packed. Unquie twist on flavors. Food was delicious. Staff were friendly and the environment was clean. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Mango mimosa + summer salad + mango bacon grilled cheese - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

The ube pancakes were fire--nuff said. Be prepared for a wait; it's a small, quaint restaurant with a breathtaking view of the beach and an exhilarating ocean breeze. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Ube pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

I was staying in Boracay for a week and repeatedly came back here to try different items on their menu. Highlights for me was their roesti, mushroom omelette, All the way drink, and sesame milk. The service is good when they're not busy, so go on the off hours ! The seating has great views and it is a great place to hang out. read more

Really yummy food with great service in a cute spot. I loved the avocado smash and smoothie bowl. The tapsilog was way too salty so I didn't enjoy the meat as much but the rice, egg and mango salsa was really delicious. The Mac and cheese was also on the salty side. Everything was very filling! read more

The service crew was sarcastic. When asked if their Tapa is available, they (he looks like a male but I want to use they just in case there's anyone sensitive with the pronouns lol) responded that it's not yet available. "Sir, may tapa po ba kayo?" "Ay. Di pa po available ngayon." "Mga ilang minutes po ba?" "Ha? Matagal pa po baka mga isang linggo pa." I cannot put into writing how sarcastic he was at that time, but he was. The food was okay, nothing special. The place, however, is good especially if you're going there to get breakfast. read more

They are busy but food was great. Service was excellent and they are very accommodating to my sons nut and peanut allergies

The food here was great! Beautiful lunch, very filling. Service/food were fast. Will return before leaving. A gem in Boracay for sure, and its beachside! read more

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Hands down, best food to be had in Boracay! Came here yesterday for a late lunch and back again for another round of lunch just now. Portions are huge, so make sure to ask if the order is for one person or two. Yesterday, my husband ordered their "kitayama beef tapsilog; I ordered "bacon & mango grilled cheese" - posting a picture of this. Definitely, two people can eat this. It was served with a thick slab of bacon, topped with mozzarella cheese & thin slices of crispy "sweet potato hay". Was delicious!! Served on two slices freshly baked toast. Just ordered "aburi aligot corned beef now. Posting pics as soon as they serve us. So so so good & worth the $$$ read more

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Excellent restaurant. Make their own breads and bacon. Food and service outstanding. Indoor and outdoor seating

Wished I am a big eater to have room for more food so I can try other dishes. Just mean I'll have to be back to Boracay. Ube pancakes - WOW. two of the fluffiest pancakes in the world topped with ube sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Amazing combo. Texture, flavor and hot/cold combo in your mouth, just WOW. topsilog rice plate - comes with their rice and two sunny side up eggs. Another amazing combo. The yolk of the eggs helps the saltiness is the meat. And the rice just tames it all. Soo good. Summer salad - lettuce, mango, dressing and just fresh goodness. Refreshing on such a warm day. Vietnamese iced coffee- isn't like it at all but still creamy and flavorful with a foam topper. And anything cold is perfect for the warm weather. read more

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The grilled cheese and burgers are so delicious. Pancakes and pasta also good to try. But the air conditioner is like zero helped, it's hot if you eat inside read more

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Clean. Bright and airy. We sat on the second floor where it was bright white with fun yellow chairs. The pancakes were huge and fluffy. The French toast was yummie. We didn't care for the 'syrup' as it was bitter for us. Friendly service and spectacular views. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

Before I write this review, I gotta high five every yelper who contributes because you guys help narrow down a good spot when you have a limited time to explore. Y'all have helped out so much in every country I've been to so far. Y'all def led me down the right path this time around here in Boracay As much as I love the typical Filipino breakfast of garlic rice and longanisa/tocino, I was craving something different for once. Something new and exciting yet uniquely Filipino. I knew I was in the right place when a quick skim through the menu left me with no less than 10 items I wanted to immediately order. Blanco adobo?? Every single grilled cheese sandwich?? WONUTS (waffle donuts)... UBE PANCAKES... heck ALL the pancakes.... pork belly sammich. I'll stay a whole week in boracay just to try all of this. This is getting long so I'll cut to the chase. They say the bacon mango jam grilled cheese sandwich is their best seller. GET THIS. I always argue with myself when it comes to what's more important in a grilled cheese sandwich, the cheese or the bread. The clear answer here is the bread. The thick slices have the perfect crunch. And the bacon slathered with mango jam go perfectly together. Pancakes - they come in two per order so you can mix and match. The number one photo that sent me to this restaurant was the Ube pancake so you're dang right if you think we ordered it. Also got the mango pancake. The table was split between which one was better, but everyone did like both. The pancakes are dense yet fluffy. I loved the Ube. Only gripe is that I wanted more Ube to go with the pancake. Mango had a lighter flavor. You can definitely share this with a table of 4 as an appetizer. Or dessert. Next time I'd like to try their wonuts. And maybe the dark chocolate grilled cheese sandwich. And I'm curious about their soy-sauce free adobo (sounds blasphemous but I'm morbidly curious). Can't wait to visit Boracay again!! read more

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Was very good menu options, service and 2 beachfront locations with vegan options as well

Thinking of this adorable spot that Many of our friends recommended. My husband and I came here on our first day in Boracay. I order the Tapsilog, portions were big. We saw someone get the Ube pancakes, slight regret because legit IG worthy, and from seeing the reactions others had, definitely tasty as well. It was pouring out so we stayed for dessert. The Wafflepuff, definitely was the perfect ending to a perfect Brunch. Was not too sweet and really was a but too beautiful to want to take a bite.b read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Waffle Puff - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

We lived this small cafe. Such unique recipes. Very flavorful. Highly recommend. Can't wait to come back read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - The view and the patio - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

Station3 most of the things we asked for was jot available so just ordered Mango Salad and affogato. The mango salad was not sure good because i expected sweet mangoes and not sour and regular eggs instead of salted eggs. Affogato was lacking ice cream. It waa way too bitter. I don't think ill come back but if you haven't been you should try it. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Mango salad with sour mango and salted eggs - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

I would say this was probably our favorite meal in Boracay. They had excellent options and every dish was phenomenal. From sweet, savory and healthy, it was all perfect. read more

Ambiance is the best. The servers are welcoming and helpful even when they are short staff. Food is great!

The sunnyside cafè Roesti and tuna salpicao, they took forever to serve the food approx 30-40mins. Tuna was so dry and bland Roesti is so lousy not worth the price! Also the service is not so great they just give you the food they wont even check on you.Not coming back to this place again. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - The sunnyside cafè Roesti and tuna salpicao - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

DELICIOUS!!! had the following - Adobo Bowl - Angus Burger - Chorizo Burger - Bacon and Eggs plate - Baked Mac - Ube Pancake - Aeropress coffee - Vietnamese coffee - Sunny Side Champorado All yummy! Pluses... Clean and comfortable place with a super friendly staff read more

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4.5 stars. My wife and I wanted something different for brunch during our stay in Boracay and we found The Sunny Side Cafe via Yelp. Woo hoo, international service! Offering delicious, modern takes on breakfast and brunch classics, The Sunny Side Cafe is a nice change of pace from most of the busy restaurants in this part of Boracay. The space is super clean and the wi-fi is free and fast. For brunch I ordered the bacon and mango grilled cheese, which was superb. The salty, savory bacon contrasted nicely with the sweet mango jam and the freshly baked brioche bread, which was grilled to perfection. Unfortunately, the tomato soup was plain and the salad was barely that: just a few pieces of lettuce and tomato with a non-descript dressing. It was so bad I'm knocking off half a star; next time I'll request the sandwich all by itself. For dessert we shared The Sunny Side champorado, a heavenly concoction of chocolate champorado (rice porridge), house made bacon brittle, mango, and a scoop of caramel ice cream. Amazing! Service was excellent throughout our meal and it was a nice spot to relax the day after doing touristy stuff. While I'd rather eat seafood when I'm in Boracay, this charming cafe is a nice spot for brunch. Recommended. read more

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Yelp, Island Tropical Paradise Edition 2017! For one of my last reviews of this danged year in which Mecha-Michael Mcdonald did not become supreme ruler of the allied sub-nations, I present to you, this: a Philippines review! One of the main things that I looooOOOOOooove to do when I travel is find all the dopest food spots at my destination. I would say that Yelping places is always a valid option, though in some countries it is not. However, that's isn't the case in the PI. Yelp seems to have a pretty decent presence out there. HOWEVER, finding this place was not a Yelp-assisted joint. Going here was thanks to my friend who had been here before. STILL, it was so good that I NEED to Yelp it. In Boracay, there are tons of places to eat. Some are really good. Others are a complete tourist trap. Navigating what's what can be tough, but it's always good to have a friend in the know. I have such a friend and he's been raving about this place for the past 2 years. Being in Boracay, I HAD to try this place out. First off, eating here is one of the coolest experiences as you have an excellent view of the beach, especially if you eat outside. I ate outside all the times I went here. Yes, went here more than once. It was right outside of the place we stayed at. What are the chances? Anyhoo, scenic dining aside, we were quickly greeted by a friendly waitress and got our seats quickly as well. The menu is not the biggest out there, but it doesn't have to be. Each of their items is a speciality/treat. Here's a list of things I've had here (in no particular order): - Sunny Side Burger - The beef tapa plate - The chicken adobo plate - Ube pancake with ube cream, cereal bits, and cereal milk ice cream - Chocolate pancake with local artisan chocolate - Various shakes, smoothies, and juices - Champorado with mango, candied bacon, and chocolate ice cream - Wonuts - Butternut squash soup - The bread basket - Grilled cheese with bacon and mango jam The food here is absolutely EXCELLENT. All of the ingredients are locally sourced. The kitayama beef used in the tapa plate is tender, juicy, and top-notch. They make their own ice cream (they run 4 other different restos on the island!) The pancakes are the most fluffiest, most out of the world pancakes I have ever had, and I'm a waffle guy! Speaking of which, the wonuts (waffle donuts) are crispy and just out of this world. The shakes, smoothies, and juices are all made with fresh fruit and are just off the chain good. The garlic confit fried rice served with their plates is so savory with a hint of sweetness. Everything everything EVERYTHING here is good. I cannot praise this place enough. Top-notch food, great prices, and a wonderful staff. Get yourself some airfare to the Philippines and fly out here now. I don't care if you don't swim at the beach or have lobster or whatever. If you eat here, it will be more than worth your while, I promise you that. This is my top spot of 2017, hands down. read more

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This place was right next to our hotel in station 3 and we had to check it out. The bacon and mango grilled cheese was awesome but the tomato soup was just ok- felt more like marinara sauce. Still- the combination of sweet and savory on that brioche was super yummy! The chori burger was also very good! Do not get the salad- always choose they potato hay! A must try is the calamansi crumb muffin- so delicious and fresh! read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Chori Burger! - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

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There are few places in Boracay, Philippines that remind me of the US and I'm totally fine with that! Having said that, my family and I were definitely craving an edible piece of America after 2+ weeks in the Philippines and Sunny Side hit the spot. The Birthday Cake pancake was freaking enormous, delicious and sent my blood sugar through the roof. The Chorizo burger (on pan de sal), the chorizo baked mac n cheese and the shrimp roll sandwich were all SOO delicious and wonderfully reminiscent of food we eat in California. The menu is full of American comfort dishes which are elevated with awesome ingredients and beautiful presentation. The views from this place are spectacular and the decor is adorable. Definitely a piece of Cali in Boracay and I could not recommend this place any more! Absolutely worth the money and the (very likely) wait to be seated. Keep it up, Sunny Side, and we look forward to eating there again on our next visit! read more

My husband and I came to The Sunny Side Cafe when we were visiting Boracay. It was highly rated on Yelp and so we decided to walk from Station 2 (about a 10-15 minutes walk) to savor some delicious breakfast. This was by far the best breakfast in Boracay. They have a variety of pancakes, unique ones too like ube and red velvet. We ordered two pancakes (half size- 1 big pancake, good for one person)- mango and red velvet. My husband and I ate about half and we were full, but satisfied! If we ever visit Boracay again, we would definitely come here again. Tip- they didn't have hot coffee in the morning, only cold brew. read more

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Probably my favorite meal in Boracay and surrounding islands. Unfortunately we didn't get a lot of good food options since the islands are a bit touristy, but this restaurant came through hard. I had the okonomiyaki omelette and it was so fresh, and interesting, much like the rest of their very well though out menu. We also ordered the ube pancake, which is life changing if you like that nutty ube flavor. Also tried the apple pancake and it was a rare time when I enjoyed apple in a sweet dish and didn't feel like chunks of apple were being shoved down my throat. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Okonomiyaki omelette - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

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Great food. Great service. I'm sad that we ate here on our second to last day in Boracay because we only were able to have it we have it TWICE--yes, that's right, we went back the morning of our flight too. The Vietnamese Iced Coffee is addictive. And the Ube Pancakes are not to be missed. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

This is a yummy breakfast restaurant between station 2 and 3! It is a little more modern here with a menu offering asian fusion/twists on traditional Filipino dishes. There's also simple options such as salad, avocado toast, yogurt, fruits, etc if you're looking for a more mindful/lighter options. There are a few tables outside with a great view of the beach, but my boyfriend and I opted for seats inside to enjoy a little of the AC. We were sold right away on the Adobo Bowl dish and the angus beef tapa plate. We also did a half order of the ube and milk and cereal pancake, so deliciously good! Both of our meals turned out to be tasty and filling. The meat in both our dishes were well marinated and of course, the egg topped it off to make a "silog," proper Filipino breakfast plate. The ube pancake was so rich, creamy and fluffy! It was a great side of something sweet and even though we got a half order, the one pancake was still a huge serving we barely put a dent in it! Service was a little slow, but everyone was super friendly and accommodating. Their mimosas were great as well! I would def recommend visiting here for bfast/brunch/lumch during your stay near the stations! read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Ube pancakes, must try! - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

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This was a great find in Boracay... We had breakfast here twice and both times the food was awesome, not a disappointing dish in the house from our experience! I loved their menu, very creative I wish I had a few more days to try a couple of more dishes. Their foie gras toast was great, the flavor of the foie gras really shined through for me and I heart foie gras so what can I say except I was in heaven, the edible flowers and pumpkin seeds were a nice touch and the jam (asked for it on the side) was a welcome addition to the toast in small moderation. Their drinks are also a nice treat, the sesame milk was a warm treat to add to your breakfast. The 'it's not you its me' was also delicious with the muddled basil. The poached eggs and bacon was on point, the bacon which was thick cut added some good protein to get the day of activities going. Overall service was just above average, as with the norm here in the Philippines servers stay out of your hair until called on... Call me old fashion or whatever, I like it when servers check in on you. I'll be back here for more! Stay hungry my friends! a la cuisine read more

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Came here for their Ube pancakes. And it was delish!!! Also tried their Chorizo Mac & Cheese was also really good. Even though going here was a bit of a challenge coming from Station 1. There were lots of construction and traffic when we went because Boracay just recently reopened when we went. I definitely recommend this place. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Ube Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

We loved the quality and tasty breakfast and the ambiance is fresh as a beach front resto would be. The only concern I have is the small space. It can get too crowded to where chairs bump at each other. Other than that the staff was nice and pleasant. read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Grilled cheese was the bomb! - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL

This was amazing! I checked yelp reviews and also Pinterest with both having high ratings. My teenagers and my parents loved the local adobo, waffles and when we saw the grilled cheese, we decided we're going back tomorrow for that! It was a bit of a walk but everyone said it was worth it and their favorite restaurant in Boracay! read more

The Sunny Side Cafe - Adobo with pork, poached eggs, garlic rice and banana. - Cafes Near Me - Malay, AKL