A Weekend in Baguio 3/3: It's So Tempting to Relocate to Baguio Because of Cafe by the Ruins

If relocating to Baguio means having breakfast THIS GOOD every single day, then I'm seriously tempted!

After our trip to Baguio, RJ and I would occasionally whimper, "I miss Baguio." With a chilly weather, cheap taxi fair, and an abundant supply of fresh vegetables and fruits, who wouldn't fall in love with Baguio? And after that glorious breakfast in Cafe by the Ruins, relocating to Baguio actually crossed my mind. 

Cafe by the Ruins lays on the remains of the home of the first civil governor in Benguet, Phelps Whitmarsh. The house was destroyed in World War II and to date, a soulful cafe of bamboo poles and weaves stands on this ground amidst the lush greenery. 

The energy and the artistic vibe runs strong in the cafe as the interiors are heavily adorned by pieces of folk art and paintings by local Baguio artists. Owned and run by artists, the overflowing creativity continues to pour over to the menu, which regularly varies according to the season. They feature fresh vegetables and fruits in their best season and utilize natural and local ingredients unique to the region. 

Arabica Coffee (Included in Breakfast meal)

Dark, Bittersweet Chocolate (Php140)

Caressed by the chilly morning breeze of Baguio, I couldn't imagine a better place to sip a steaming cup of smooth Arabica Coffee. It was indeed soul gratifying! I further gave in to my desires and had a tiny tasa of their thick Dark, Bittersweet Chocolate. It's made of pure chocolate tablea mixed with carabao milk, cream, moscovado sugar and cinnamon. Dark chocolate lovers will surely swoon over this! 

Fisherman's Breakfast (Php230)

Like an artist's canvas, our breakfast meals were splashing with colors. Now ain't that the best way to start the day? RJ had their Fisherman's Breakfast that elicited several mmm's from him that he actually forgot to share his meal with me. Haha! It has Daing na Dalag that's fried crisp like bacon and served with grilled tomatoes and egg, cooked the way you like it. I didn't get to taste this dish but based on his reactions, it'll make you wish you were a fisherman.

Filipino Lon-si-log (Php245)

I had their Filipino Lon-Si-Log, a hearty breakfast of longganisang hubad, sinangag and sunny side up egg. If I'm not mistaken, they served their mountain rice instead, which I really didn't mind since it went perfectly well with the sharpness of the inherent vinegar taste of the longganisa. The longganisa was a little too overpowering but I loved my breakfast nonetheless. 

Fruits (included in Breakfast Meal)

And to wrap up our spirited breakfast, they served us the region's fresh off the market fruits of papaya, melon and strawberries. Each piece so succulent and sweet that I couldn't imagine a better dessert that morning. Mmmm.... If only I could have this everyday... 

So even if I missed out on 8/10 of my list of Baguio restaurants to go to, Cafe by the Ruins made my short Baguio trip deliciously memorable. It may be a little more expensive than other Baguio restaurants but it's worth every peso. I can't wait to bathe myself even more with the ingenious artistic spirit that energizes Cafe by the Ruins. 


Honestly, I'm so tempted to relocate in Baguio because of the cafe. I can actually imagine myself typing away in my laptop with a cup of Arabica Coffee by my side in Cafe by the Ruins every morning. :)


More Info on Cafe by The Ruins:
Address: 23 Chuntug Road, Baguio City, Philippines
Landmarks: Across Baguio City Hall
Map: Click Here
Contact: cafebytheruins@gmail.com; info@cafebytheruins.com; (+6374) 442-4010

Operating Hours: Mon - Sun 7:00 am-9:00 pm

Budget: Php250-400/head
Payment Methods: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Outfit: Casual


Related Baguio Posts:
A Weekend in Baguio Pt 1/3: A Filipino Lunch at Solibao
A Weekend in Baguio Pt 2/3: Midnight Snack at Pizza Volante


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