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!

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

Nothing special about the dishes, they were okay. It was the place, quiet and away from the city. I…read morealways come back for the camote pie topped with a vanilla ice cream, it was so good! I will definitely recommend the camote pie to everyone!

The best baby back ribs in town! The place has been relocated to a larger place. Highly…read morerecommended.

Jack had the bacon Akaw breakfast. It came with eggs, bacon, toast and yummy hashbrowns. I picked…read morethe omelet and you can choose what toppings you want. I picked tomatoes, cheese and cilantro. I'm not certain if I got the cilantro but the tomatoes were nicely grilled. We recommend this chill place.

Great food, and great view!!!! My friends and I ate breakfast here and it was such a relaxing time…read more I had the danggit rice bowl and it was heavenly! Not to mention they also have really kind staff!! I left my purse on our table and took 30 minutes to realize it, but they immediately tried to message me and my friends on facebook. They kept my purse safe with them the whole time. :)

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!

Patch Cafe was an AMAZING establishment with a wonderful staff and delicious food (Instagramable)…read more the ambiance was fulfilling and the cafe was EXTREMELY full, they need to expand haha I will be back next time i'm in Baguio

Excellent service! Kudos to Nova our server this morning, she knows how to anticipate your needs…read morebefore you even ask.

This restaurant is famous for serving authentic Cordilleran dishes. It's been featured in different…read moremagazines and TV shows in the Philippines. They've managed to elevate common Cordilleran dishes without compromising its authenticity. The menu is written in Ibaloi but the description is in English. We came here for breakfast. We had the Pak-pako (River-fern salad), the kinuday jen manok , kinuday wrap chicken set and blueberry and ube cheesecake for dessert. The pakpako salad or fern salad is probably the best salad we've tasted in Baguio. The dressing is vinaigrette based I think and it is very refreshing. I was honestly surprised at how good the salad was. It can compete with the Japanese salads I so love here in Vancouver. The stir-fried chicken was very tasty, seasoned just right with a hint of smoky flavour which I loved. It comes with rice and beef soup. The beef soup is very rich reminding me of my grandma's beef soup. The chicken wrap was so good, I enjoyed making flavourful wrap with the fresh salad, chipotle sauce and stir-fry chicken. Then the desserts- ube cake was delicious but the blueberry was another surprise for us. I didn't expect to find this heavenly blueberry cheesecake in this Cordilleran resto. The blueberry is obviously not fresh since we don't grow blueberries in the Philippines but it surprisingly tasted really good. The cheesecake is a mix between the western and Japanese cheesecake in terms of texture. It was just right, not too fluffy, not too dense either. It was very cheesy with just the right amount of sweetness. We liked it so much we ordered a whole cake. Unfortunately I only tried these dishes but if you guys ever end up in Baguio, check out this resto representing my roots.

This is Baguio local fare, a must try…read more All the food we ordered was good. And there are several items in their menu that we would like to come back and try next time. Service was courteous and quick. And their prices encourages you to come back and make this part of your Baguio visits. So easy on the pocket. Oh and they have free wifi.

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!

As coffee shops go, Bo's coffee is on par with all of the chain coffee places in the states…read more However, I would disagree with another reviewer that this is "local". It is local per se that most of the clientele were either from the US, Canada or the upper echelon of the local community. Your average Filipino family will not be able to afford to go here. Even though, I gave the place four stars, due to the ambience and staff, the place made me realize how much of a class distinction still exists within Filipino society. The egalitarian me just cannot condone showering this place with my hard earned cash when I could better serve the local economy by patronizing the true local places

This place is wannabe Starbucks but very limited menu. Their facilities are well kept and…read moremaintained and becoming to be a big hit for millennials since they're already all over the place even inside big malls like Megamall in Manila.