A bit pricey and the food is sorta fancy but I prefer food from the cantinas. It seems much more…read moreauthentic and better for your wallet.

I made clear to fam that I didn't wanna eat at ANY franchise eateries during my last visit. I much…read moreprefer local mom-and-pop spots. That said, cousin-in-law, Idol (not his real name, that's just what we call him) suggested we try this place. "You gotta try their apple salad, it's soooo good!" No doubt we're gonna get that, "so let's go!" Party of 4, we walked in and Idol immediately asked if we could be seated upstairs. "It's nice up there." Luckily, a big party (who occupied the entire floor) just got done, so we were seated right away. The apple salad was a must, but after looking through their menu, I had my eye on some other stuff I've never had before. We put in our orders and waited patiently for grub. It's a really beautifully laid out place. The decor wasn't overwhelming, just right for the space. Then the food started rolling over. CALAMANSI JUICE: Sweet and sour tang - more sweet than sour - and it was refreshing especially on a hot, humid (albeit rainy) day. Good start. SIDE SOUP: Also a good starter to get the appetite going. Man, how did they make this?! It had some depth and flavor, the bowl was still warm by the time I got through it! I wanted to ask for more, but kept in mind to keep room for grub! APPLE CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD: The same Idol recommended. Apple was crispy fresh, the walnuts added texture, and the romaine lettuce was a good cleanse to the semi-sweet dressing. We were a party of 4, but I think I ate more than my share. He's right: it's really good! Get this! SIZZLING BULALO: Okay, I ordered this because I was curious. I really just wanted to see what this looks like since I've only had it as a soup. Instead of broth, they doused it with with bulalo flavored gravy with a side of veggies. The meat was cooked tender and flavored so perfectly. The entire dish maintained its "bulalo" profile. Delish! Curious no more: I loved it! GUISADONG KANGKONG: It came with seafood?!? Even better! Veggies were so fresh, it tasted like it just got plucked minutes before cooking. Then mixing it with the well-prepped and cooked seafood! Wow! Two thumbs up for sure! PASTA BOLOGNESE: Idol's main dish. Of course he let me try it. So... most pastas in the Philippines are prepped with some level of sweetness to it. This was done RIGHT. There was only a teenee hint of sweet to this one, otherwise, nearly perfect. And the garlic bread was done right, a good cleanser, if need be. My nephew and niece ordered bento boxes I didn't get to try, but their empty plates says a lot. FOOD: 5. There was nothing I tried and didn't like. SERVICE: 5. Our server was attentive and friendly. Service with a smile is always a plus. VALUE: 4.5. I felt it was more than fair, but might be a bit pricey for locals. PARKING: Challenging in this area. No private lots and street parking is packed. Plan accordingly. OVERALL: 4.75. And that's rounding down. Nearly perfect. So many other things I wanna try on their menu. I shall return - even just to have that salad again!

CASH ONLY! ME: Did I…read morehear you right? AYCE Pinoy BREAKFAST?! CUZZO: Yep. Just around the corner. ME: Oh, please, please, PLEASE let's eat there!!! And that we did. TONS of parking available. What a great selection: white rice, fried rice, sunny side up, scrambled eggs, corned beef, ham, two different kinds of tocino, fried fish, calamari, pansit, champurado, tortang talong, and I'm sure I missed some other dish(es.) Also comes with choice of drink - coffee, soda, hot/cold tea, etc... All that for the bargain price of 145PHP. (That's less than 3$US!) And don't let the price fool you - the quality of the food was worth way more than what they're charging. The staff were quick to replenish when any of the dishes ran out. They were also very attentive, making sure our glasses were filled with whatever drinks we had. The ONLY downside to it?! The location. It's on a main street where busses and jeepneys and cars go through. It wouldn't be an issue if the place was enclosed, but the only thing separating us diners from the whiff of traffic going by was a thin net-like window covering. But despite that... absolutely recommending and absolutely coming back!

Wow food is great my fav is seafood kare kare, hot lukan soup, hainanese chicken ohh my taste good,…read morebuttered oyster

Love the cheese cupcakes. Was recommended by my in-laws and I made sure to grab 2 dozen to take…read moreback home to the US.

FYI: I can only assume that this place is the one that I visited. I can't really tell since Yelp…read moredoesn't work that great in the PI. I only ordered the palabok, lumpiang sariwa and halo halo (well my brother did). The lumpiang sariwa came out first. It was a good portion with a lot of sauce. The sauce was thick and sweeter than I expected. Usually I'm used to a more garlicky flavor profile. There was plenty of cabbage inside and that seemed to be in. I should have taken a photo of the inside but I was a bit hungry. The palabok came out immediately after, since it looks like the noodles were already portioned out and all they had to do was add the sauce and toppings. This was really really good. The sauce wasn't too overwhelming and the fresh calamansi made it even better. I did wish there was a bit more noodles because there was a bit of sauce. Also, if I could have licked the bowl, I would have. Hahaha. Then my brother ordered a halo halo. He said it was good but he has had better. The service was okay. They got all the items out on time and gave us water right away. The menu is extensive and has a lot of options. The price point is fair. The portions are just right, though in US standards, it would be tiny. But I ain't complaining. One more thing, it's like you either order and find a table or you sit and they come to you. It was a bit confusing. They do have a section with their baked goods that you can buy to take home. That was nice. Also, some items do have an earlier expiration date, so watch out for them. Overall, I would go here again, if the opportunity presents itself.

As an American from California on vacation in the Philippines, I sometimes find it hard to find…read morefood that I'm comfortable eating. Unlike most if not all Filipinos I know, I do not need or eat rice with every meal, so I tend to go for burgers, sandwiches and such. I've been eating at McDonalds & Burger King and although it is familiar and enjoyable, I must say at this point of my vacation it's getting old. I stumbled upon Charlie's and had a delicious breakfast. So I went back there again to try more of their menu. I'm so glad I did because they have many dishes that will satisfy someone with similar tastes as I do. (and if rice is your thing, they have it and you can have it with your meal) Next time I'm staying in Clark, I will come back again for sure. By the way, they have excellent coffee & desserts.

I've always wondered how hummus would fare as a pasta sauce. I didn't expect to have it here of all…read moreplaces, in a small La Union town. If you're on the road up North in Rosario, La Union, and looking to eat somewhere that's not a Chowking/Mang Inasal/local Filipino cuisine, and a place that has a bit more flair, check out S.O.U.L. Café. While on our way to Baguio, we only accidentally stumbled upon this cafe only because we were supposed to eat at the Chowking across it, and it had no available parking spaces. Haha. This place is very easy to miss, so spot the 7-Eleven by the gas station at Rosario. This place has a laid back, bohemian vibe filled with artworks, wall paintings, like a cafe you would usually expect to be beside the beach. But it's not. It's on La Union's main road! They have some good selections on their menu if you're veering away from local, traditional fare. Their dishes are something you would expect to see in a restaurant in trendier places in Makati or BGC, but in reasonable prices. For vegans, get the Hummus Pasta (sans shrimp). It is pretty good, but the hummus-basil ratio is 1:4 which can be a bit disappointing. For a refreshing drink, you have to get their Lemon Green, which is a basil and lemon slushie that's going to make your day. Downside: Service is a bit slow and they're quite understaffed, and the server didn't seem too knowledgeable about their dishes, though.

We ate a late breakfast here with friends who always stop here on the way to Baguio. A nice…read morealternative to fast food. We all had the Filipino breakfast with the daing bangus. Perfectly fried, seasoned and a generous portion. It was great to have brewed coffee that tasted freshly brewed, not sitting for hours and had actual coffee taste instead of the instant 3 in 1 packets that are too sweet. Glad we ate local!

5 stars for the mango Bingsu. Wish there were more mango. Will try other stuff on their menu.read more

DINE IN DURING PANDEMIC…read more One way in, one way out, mask/face shield/temp/alcohol hand wash/questionnaire mandatory when walk in. Most patrons and workers wore only masks. Staff are friendly and shout greetings as you enter. They're hardworking, efficient and you can ask any one of them for assistance. You order at the counter then they bring the food to your table. Many menu items are not available, so ask before ordering to prevent disappointment. After ordering we chose to sit at the table furthest away and most isolated from the others. There was a screen and a fan facing away from us: hubby said it was to blow the Covid germs the other direction HAHA! They have a nice, spacious dining area with comfortable seating both inside and outside. We ordered the sausage breakfast. The "toast" was very pale, next time I'll have to tell them "well done". Other than the toast, breakfast here is always a solid choice. Because of the pandemic we rarely go out, so to celebrate we had the Tiramisu Macaron and Affogato for dessert. The ice cream in the Affogato was too sweet for me to eat by itself; but it balanced perfectly when paired with the bitterness of the coffee, not bad. The macaron, on the other hand, was meh. I'm sure it would have tasted much better fresh from the bakery; but the macaron was already stale. I'm sure we'll be back when we're in the area. For more details about this place please read my previous review below.

Solid 5-star establishment specializing in local seafood dishes crafted with freshness in mind. A…read morebit touristy upon first glance , but once you taste the food, you realize this is the REAL DEAL when it comes to expert preparation of many northern Luzon dishes. You must try the Bangus! Pangasinan Milkfish (bangus), is world renown and nowhere else in the world can you experience this amazing dish. Even in Hawaii we have to settle for frozen/thawed milkfish and the quality is abysmal compared to the fresh caught Bangus here. A combination of fresh/brackish and salt water environment gives Pangasinan Bangus a unique flavor that cannot be duplicated nor preserved. I also recommend the grilled squid, but honestly everything here is exceptional as is the service and the staff. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Will be back again soon. Mahalo for reading my review.

First time visit here. We were seated promptly but it took FOREVER for someone to come to our…read moretable of two and take our order. They didn't even look busy as we came here for an early dinner. We ordered bangus inihaw, steamed rice, grilled pusit and pinakbet. The food was good but I would've prefer the bangus to be grilled longer. Large restaurant and outdoor seating available. Ambiance was chill; family style seating. Plenty of parking outside.

Great concept not seen very often in your typical Filipino restaurant. The owner has his own wood…read moresmoker and smokes and grills the meats! Good variety of items with traditional Filipino food as well. Reasonable prices that do fluctuate with meat market prices. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner menu items. Try the spicy ribs!

I will never get tired of eating their waffles and rice bowls daily. My all time favorite is their…read morePork Sisig in Aligue Rice and Beef Tapa. Just imagining it makes my mouth water. It's an All Day Breakfast place that everyone would surely get addicted to.

service was great but there is no longer any WiFi. Whoa!!!! What happened? All Starbucks in…read morethe world have wifi ?

When in Rome, act like a Roman, right?…read more But once in awhile, it's kinda nice to have a quick taste of your "norm," even if it's just for a few minutes. Located on one of the busiest streets of Dagupan, Starbucks is a welcoming sight for sore eyes. After running a few errands around the area, it was a good stop to make for something cold and for a snack. Parking was a challenge. There are about 4 spaces up front that can be shared by patrons of all the other establishments in the area. We got lucky to score one of them. We walked in and I immediately liked the open and welcoming space. It was quite inviting. There wasn't a line, so we took our time putting in our orders. Now, I'll admit, a couple of us took a minute to make up our minds, but the cashiers were patient. They also suggested a couple of cakes and pastries. Now, I'm not a sweets person, and I usually just take a bite just to say I tried it, but gotta say the crepe cake was pretty damn good! Good enough for me to eat almost half of it! That, I would recommend. Free WiFi. Place is clean - clutter didn't last longer than a few seconds since someone was always around for immediate clean up. It's a good place to chill. Me likey.