Baguio Eats II: Volante, Cafe Sabel

VOLANTE

During a late dinner out with Rob, we were able to try VOLANTE and their signature pizzas. There was free music, and apparently, they were open 24 hours. We tried the small-sized pizzas in 4 different flavors :) Of the four, I liked Pizza Hanna and Kenny George. Worth trying, especially since the prices are fair. Not on my 'must' list though...

Lemonade (P24) and Calamansi Juice (P20)

Pizza Hanna (all meat), P75

Veggie Pizza (basil, broccoli, mushroom, onions), P89

Kenny George (Hanna sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, bell peppers), P87

Pesto Pizza, P79

CAFE SABEL
We also visited the BenCab Museum, which is definitely a must-see when in Baguio. After touring the museum, you can drop by Cafe Sabel for some light food and drinks. The view is incredible :)  Food was okay; we tried native snacks Camote Fries, Suman with Latik, and Turon ala Mode -- my favorite was the turon :)

Inside the Museum

View from the Cafe

View of the mountains, with very low clouds

Strawberry Shake (P120) and Lemongrass Iced Tea (P100)

Suman with Latik, P100

Camote Fries, P80

Turon ala Mode, P100

Baguio Eats I : Batirol, Forest House, Ketchup

First family trip with our new baby Tala! It's been quite some time since I've last been to Baguio and I was glad for the opportunity to bring the kids :)  It's really quite a handful but we managed beautifully, I must say. Even had the time for a pizza dinner date with Rob :) 

There are three restos I try to visit when in Baguio: Forest House, Café by the Ruins, and Chocolate de Batirol. This time around, just got to visit Forest House and Batirol. I always love Batirol's chocolate and this time it was no different. Had their chocolate with strawberry -- perfect for the cool weather :)

CHOCOLATE DE BATIROL

Chocolate de Batirol

Hot Chocolate with Strawberry

We were pretty disappointed with Forest House this time though. Although my Salpicao was flavorful and soft to the bite, Rob's Pork Chops was not well-seasoned. Fish fillet was just okay too. To top it off, although we knew that the resto was quite pricey, we kinda felt that the food we had wasn't worth it.

FOREST HOUSE

Salpicao

Fish Fillet

Pork Chop with Maple Glazed Sauce

One of the new places we tried was Canto at the Ketchup Food Community. Ketchup houses around 5 food establishments with different offerings -- Filipino, Indo-Malay, Thai, and American cuisines. It's quite a cool concept.

KETCHUP FOOD COMMUNITY

Happy Tummy

Rancho Norte

Green Pepper

Rumah Sate

CANTO AT KETCHUP FOOD COMMUNITY

We really enjoyed Canto. Very laid-back, value-for-money, and yummy! I really enjoyed everything we ordered; pizza, burgers, and the beef meal just hit the spot :) Next time, will definitely go for Ribs!

Canto

Almond Lychee Gulaman, P20 

Veggy Pizza, P150

Canto Burger, P130

Beef Kalbi, P130

Stacy's

If you want a homey, country restaurant feel, plan a trip to Stacy's. White picket fences, checkered table cloths, florals, cutesy prints,  and small vintage-y items will welcome you as you step into the restaurant :) 

Free appetizer consist of popcorn, marshmallows, and pretzels presented in a quirky mug. 

I love that they use paper straws for their drinks!

Servers are quick and helpful, which is always a plus. They offer a wide array of breakfast food, but also balances it with all-meal options. Food portions are adequate too; with price per dish averaging at  less than P200 each.

Below are some of the dishes they offer :

Chicken Caesar Salad, P155

Cerealovers Mix, P175

Monkey Toasts  -- French toast, caramelised bananas, chico chips, whipped Peanut butter
P140

Big Breakfast Bangers -- Grilled sausage patties, french toast, eggs, and fresh fruit
P165

Waikiki Omu-Rice -- Caramelised Spam and Mushroom fired rice wrapped in a cheesy omelette
P185

Stacy Jones -- Sirloin tapa, eggs, and garlic rice
P195

Hawaii 5-0 -- Honey glazed ham topped with pineapple, eggs, and rice
P180

 I particularly liked the Monkey Toasts concept, as well as the Waikiki Omu-Rice. However, I felt the Omu-Rice under-delivered (probably because I felt a lack in the Spam bites mixed with the rice. The Big Breakfast Bangers proves to be a value-for-money-dish. And Stacy Jones' tapa was yummy and flavorful. 

All in all, Stacy's exudes a feel-good, homey vibe; definitely a place where you can enjoy with family and friends :)

Capitol Hills Drive

Quezon City

0927. 326 2244