Coffee lovers consider Baguio as one of their favorite places since the city is home to some of the best coffee shops in the country. Plus, it’s the perfect place to get cozy with a warm cup of brewed drink. I mean, who could not resist the cold weather and beautiful view?
We listed down five must-try coffee shops in Baguio. Check them out:
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Cafe in the Sky
Sto. Tomas – Mt. Cabuyao Road, Tuba, Benguet
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Café in the Sky is a popular café that offers a unique coffee experience that’s one for the books. You get to enjoy a full breakfast paired with a hot brewed coffee while overlooking the beautiful Baguio skyline from one of the city’s highest peaks.
The café’s menu includes some Pinoy breakfast favorites like tapsilog. If you’re not a coffee person, there are other options like hot chocolate and tea. A hot bowl of Mami is available too!
How to go to Café in the Sky
However, operations depend on the weather and the cafe opens early in the morning so it’s important to plan before heading here. If you don’t have a car, there are two options to go. First, you can take a taxi/jeepney from the city to Kabuyao (near Hotel Veniz) and hire an FX to take you to Café to the Sky. This is a costly option, though, and the FX fare (back and forth) ranges from Php 600 – To PHP 1000, depending on your negotiation with the driver. If you’re on a tight budget, you can choose not to ride an FX and just hike to the café for about an hour. The latter isn’t always recommended though, since there are DENR checkpoints along the way which do not allow hikers. They’re not there all the time, though, so it’s a matter of good timing.
The café opens as early as 6 a.m., but you can catch the sea of clouds even in the afternoon.
Cafe by the Ruins
25 Shuntug Road (main branch)
No. 5 Arellano cor. Moran, Barangay Gibraltar (Dua branch)
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
When you ask people about café recommendations in Baguio, Café by the Ruins is surely the first one that comes to mind. It has an old Baguio City charm that exudes a calming environment which is one reason why it’s popular with tourists. There are two branches: one near Burnham Park, and the other one near Mines View Park.
For meryenda, try their ensaymada which is best paired with their signature Iced Ruins Coffee. Craving for heavy meals? Try their Baguio Bagnet meal, which consists of your favorite bagnet with a hot bowl of sinigang.
How to go to Café by the Ruins
Café by the Ruins near Burnham Park:
From the city proper, you can hire a cab to go to the café, or simply walk along Session Road going to Chuntug Road. The café is located beside Eurotel Baguio.
Café by the Ruins Dua (near Mines View Park):
From the city proper, you can ride a jeepney going to Mines View Park and drop off at C Boutique Hotel. It is located in front of Baguio City Hall.
The Coffee Library
Rex Hall, Upper Bonifacio Street
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Unlike other cafés that specialize in local brews, this café offers Vietnamese and Italian coffees. Upon entering, you’ll be welcomed with an interior filled with woods—a very cozy ambiance that matches the Baguio vibe.
They have different variants of coffee, which stay true to the café’s name. For example, their Vietnamese Coffee variants include options with yogurt, coconut milk, or sweetened condensed milk. They offer other drinks as well such as tea, chocolate, fresh juice, and smoothies. Aside from these, the place is also a great option for brunch and dinner since they offer delicious all-day rice meals, pasta, and sandwiches that complement well with their drinks. Their mozzarella sticks are a must-try!
How to go to The Coffee Library
The café is just a walking distance from Session Road, located near Saint Louis University.
You can also ride a taxi cab anywhere and drop it off exactly at Rex Hall on Upper Bonifacio Street. The café is situated on the ground floor.
Arca’s Yard
777 TipTop, Ambuklao Road
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Arca’s Yard is located a little far from the city proper, but its romantic and serene ambiance is definitely worth a trip. A three-story house that is repurposed into a café, the place exudes a homey vibe upon walking in. The cafe overall screams so much comfort, you’ll want to stay here all day. Plus, every corner is perfect for your Instagram feed!
Their menu consists of heavy meals—from pasta to rice meals with meat and seafood. They also offer pastries and refreshments to match, and even salad variants for the diet-conscious. One of their signature menu items is the wildly popular camote pie.
How to go to Arca’s Yard
For public transport, head to Dangwa Terminal (behind Central Mall) and ride a jeepney heading to Tiptop.
You can also hire a taxi cab from the city to go straight to Arca’s Yard and drop off at Ambuklao Road. Travel time is around 10-15 minutes.
Drop off at Ambuklao Road.
How to go to Baguio City
You can visit these cafes easily since Baguio is just one bus away from Manila. Simply book a Victory Liner, Solid North, JoyBus, and Genesis Buses. For food recommendations in Baguio, click here.
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*Last updated: November 21, 2024