After a day of climbing, caving, biking, and different journey actions, you’ll undoubtedly work up an urge for food whereas in Sagada. Even if you happen to’re simply on a chill staycation, you’ll most likely get actually hungry simply strolling round city due to the cooler climate and steep roads.
Whereas the small mountain city has fewer eating decisions than Baguio Metropolis, it’s price testing all of the distinctive homegrown eating places that make use of native components and spotlight the wealthy mountain tradition.
Sagada specialties embody domestically sourced espresso, selfmade yogurt, oranges, Lemon Pie and Etag (smoked and salted ham), that are served in lots of eating places. Throughout our latest pre-Christmas biking trip to Sagada, we revisited some previous favorites and checked out a number of new locations to eat. Right here’s a roundup of the basic and finest new eating places to dine in whereas in Sagada, Mt. Province at present open to the general public as of December 2022.
Misty Lodge and Cafe
Misty Lodge and Cafe is without doubt one of the finest restos on the town. This peaceable lodging home serves moderately priced and high quality pizzas, burgers, steaks, breakfast meals and yoghurt.
Pizza decisions (which vary in worth from P425 to P440) embody Quattro Formaggi, All-Meatza, Bacon Hawaiian, Margherita, and Pepperoni.
Steaks like Porterhouse and Rib-Eye price P399 every whereas burgers (basic, cheeseburger, and many others.) priced at P210 to P250 every. Home made yoghurt is priced at P95 per serving. Additionally they have espresso, scorching choco, tea, wine and beer.
Misty Lodge and Cafe is a nice one-km stroll away from the church space in the principle city correct, and is certainly price looking down. Throughout all our visits to Sagada, we often find yourself consuming right here a number of occasions due to the standard of meals and pleasant service.
Sagada Cellar Door/Cerveza Sagada
For craft beer lovers, Sagada Cellar Door ought to undoubtedly be on the high of your must-visit listing.
You’ll be able to take pleasure in high quality beer that makes use of native components on this brewery hidden in the midst of the pine forest. Visitors can walk-in from 5pm to 8pm (they shut at 9pm) for beer and sausages, however dinner is strictly by reservation.
In case you need to keep longer, Sagada Cellar Door additionally has a 130-year previous conventional Ifugao hut known as The Hut by the Brewpub on the premises which you’ll ebook through Airbnb. This pet-friendly spot is good for {couples} who need to keep in a single day with quick access to high quality beer.
GAIA Cafe
GAIA Cafe is a zero-waste restaurant that serves dishes that goal to nourish the entire physique, thoughts and spirit. The cafe was featured within the 2014 Filipino film That Factor Referred to as Tadhana, which popularized Sagada as a vacation spot for the heartbroken.
Through the years, GAIA Cafe has developed from a easy treehouse cafe right into a library cafe the place you might simply spend the entire morning or afternoon working with good espresso or scorching chocolate and views of Ambasing Valley.
The cafe serves a number of wholesome dishes like Adobong Tofu (P220), GAIA Camote Fries (P150), Pesto Pasta (P220), GAIA Sandwich (P150), together with a number of desserts like Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies (P150) and Chocolate Chip Cookies (P150) that you would be able to pair with Sagada Espresso, Mountain Tea, fruit shakes, or beer. It’s a beautiful quiet spot to hang around simply to learn or write, particularly throughout the off-peak eating hours.
- Handle: 3WC2+49P, South Rd, Sagada, 2619 Mountain Province
- Fb: GAIA Cafe
Rock Inn / Cafe Bodega
Cafe Bodega is the in-house restaurant of Rock Inn, a lodge and restaurant situated in a rock farm with an orange orchard. There’s a big enclosed restaurant for bigger teams and households and a small open air part that gives a view of the backyard space and gazebo with a hearth pit.
Rock Inn and Cafe serves all-day breakfast favorites, Conventional Pinoy Classics, Omelettes, Farm Specials and extra, priced at P250 up. Additionally they have a wide array for his or her lunch and dinner menu with servings of fish, hen, pork, beef and greens often good for 2-3 folks.
Like most eating places in Sagada, if you happen to’re in a big group or visiting throughout peak season like the vacations, it’s finest to order your meals beforehand because of the native market’s limitations.
Rock Inn additionally affords orange choosing as an exercise throughout harvest season from October to December.
- Handle: Orange Drive, Rock Farm, Staunton Highway, Sagada, Mt. Province
- Fb: Rock Inn and Cafe
Salt and Pepper Diner
In case you’re within the temper for consolation meals and don’t need to stroll too removed from the principle city correct, Salt and Pepper Diner is a superb alternative. This cozy, underrated restaurant serves native specialties like Hen Inutom (Pan-Fried Hen), Etag Sisig, and Dinakiw (grilled pork stomach) rice meals for round P280 every.
Additionally they serve another snack dishes like ramen (P280-P300), quesadillas (P230-280), tortilla rolls (P100) and beer. You’ll want to ask what the obtainable desserts of the day are (ex. Strawberry Shortcake, Yogurt Parfait, and many others).
The dishes listed here are solely ready when you order, so it’s finest to time your go to for early or late lunch to keep away from the height eating crowd. Nice service and the meals is certainly definitely worth the wait.
The Shire of Sagada
For followers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit who’ve at all times dreamed of staying in a single day in Hobbiton in New Zealand, The Shire of Sagada affords a considerably related expertise within the Philippines. The Shire is a comparatively new lodging home (reopened in Could 2022) that takes inspiration from the inland space completely inhabited by hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional middle-earth.
The rooms right here with backyard and mountain views all have iconic spherical doorways and are named after ebook and film characters like Gandalf, Legolas, Gollum, and extra. Due to its hidden location and fantastically designed interiors, the lodge is standard with {couples} searching for a secluded keep.
The Shire has a backyard, a terrace, and an in-house restaurant that serves à la carte and Asian breakfast choices like Corned Beef and Omelette within the morning (from 7am to 9am). Additionally they serve Radagast Yogurt (P250), fruit shakes (P180), espresso/scorching choco/tea (P150-P200 every), beer (P100) and wine (P350 per bottle) right here.
We weren’t checked in right here, however we discovered the place whereas biking across the morning we arrived after the lengthy trip from Manila. The proprietor was type sufficient to accommodate us for breakfast and low since most different company had already had completed eating.
Toast Ave. & Co.
Toast Ave. & Co. was a shocking discover on the town. This newly opened cafe (established in 2022) is an aesthetic cafe that has a Yogurt Bar (P90-P125 relying on toppings), all -day breakfast (P220), Egg Drop Sandwiches (P130-P145), Toast, and extra.
The ethereal, well-designed area has swing seating in a small veranda and a second flooring loft space with low tables the place company can play tabletop video games like sungka or playing cards.
Whereas it appears to be like very trendy and minimalist in comparison with the standard rustic cabin-like Sagada cafes, I respect the trendy Cordilleran art work in the principle eating space. The tiny rest room design right here is ingenious. I liked their yogurt right here! We’ll you’ll want to strive the meals subsequent time.
Clay Home Wine Bar/Piitik Wines
Whereas biking round, we noticed this Honesty Retailer and refilling station alongside the principle highway the place you pay P20-P40 to pattern native bugnay wine and conventional rice wine.
Whereas we’ve been to Sagada a number of occasions earlier than, I by no means knew there was a Clay Haus Wine Bar proper by a small alley on the principle highway the place you may take pleasure in fruit wines from Piitik Wines (established in 2004) with a refreshing view.
We sampled the Blueberry Wine, Bugnay, Tapuey and extra. Wine prices P60 per glass. It’s also possible to order bottles of wine for P150 every to drink on the bar or take house as souvenirs. Beloved the idea and vibe of this place. It might be nice if additionally they served chilly cuts, crackers/cheese or native veggie chips to pair with wines.
Rust ‘N Wooden
In case you’re within the temper for a filling meal and memento purchasing a bit farther from the principle city correct, Rust ‘N Wooden on the highway going to Sumaguing Cave is an efficient choice.
This Bohemian roadside eatery affords rice meals, ramen, pasta, sandwiches, contemporary fruit shakes, crepes, selfmade yogurt, and even a number of vegan choices like Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Japjae and Taco Salad (P250-P280).
Dishes right here usually are not as expensive because the restos alongside the principle highway, and it’s good and uncrowded, so that you don’t have to attend lengthy on your meals. It’s also possible to purchase Etag (salted and smoked pork), one of many specialties of Sagada that’s served in a whole lot of restos.
Log Cabin
Log Cabin is a basic Sagada Smokehouse and Restaurant that has been serving guests since 1991.
This long-running institution is thought for his or her smoked meats and breads. They’ve buffet eating by reservation on particular events and weekends.
- Handle: Ato Nation 2619 Sagada Producer of Artisan Smoked
- Fb: Log Cabin Sagada
Masferre Nation Inn
Masferre is one other established restaurant conveniently situated close to the middle of city. The big restaurant serves full service meals, snacks, pizzas and extra. Additionally they serve specials like breakfast buffets and particular dinner buffets for holidays.
Bana’s Espresso
Bana’s Espresso is a restaurant that makes a speciality of Arabica Espresso within the Mountain Province. If it’s good to get some work performed, Bana’s Espresso is a nice place to cross the time on the town. They’ve a bar space with retailers that present a view of pine timber.
Apart from their specialty espresso, scorching choco, and mountain tea, the cafe additionally serves meals, sandwiches, desserts, yoghurt, and some pastries. It’s also possible to purchase packaged floor espresso and low beans right here.
Sundown View and Pizza Bar
If you wish to relax and watch the sundown, you may take a look at Sundown View and Pizza Bar situated on the highway going to Lake Danum. It was fairly a exercise going up right here by bikes because it’s situated in a steep uphill space (about 1.5 hours uphill stroll from city).
We missed the precise sundown as a result of it was foggy and a bit drizzly throughout our go to, however we tried out their pizza and mountain tea and loved warming up by the bonfire.
Yoghurt Home
One of many extra standard eating places in Sagada, Yoghurt Home serves rice meals and different dishes in addition to their signature yogurt. Be warned that this cafe can get fairly full of guests, so ready time is usually a little bit of a downer.
There are a whole lot of different eating places you may strive round city, together with:
- Sagada Bistro
- Sagada Homestay Inn and Restaurant
- Sagada Lemon Pie Home
- Sagada Style
- Sagada Brew
- Slabhouse Restaurant
- Casa Igorota
- Cable Cafe
- French Crepes
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