If you want to have the ABSOLUTE BEST Halo Halo in the world, then you must plan a trip to Ben's…read moreHalo Halo!!!! It is a great establishment for a wonderful family experience!

It's so hot here in the Philippines so this place was the perfect spot to retreat from the heat and…read moreenjoy some halo halo! Halo Halo is a traditional Filipino snack/dessert we grew up with cooking us down from the heat of our motherland, the Philippine Islands. It's the Filipino version of America's ice cream treat and a more sophisticated hawaiian shaved ice concocted with evaporated or condensed milk, sweetened beans, leche flan, crunchy flattened dried rice (pinipig) to give it that crunch and Filipino flavored ice cream. Ben's came highly recommended by my dad and his girlfriend who was taken here by my dad's friend escaping a funeral in the hottest part of the summer. This place lived up to the hype! It is air conditioned, very clean and inviting. They have different types of halo halo to choose from varying from Ben's original traditional famous halo halo to spicy with their Spicy Winter Halo Halo, corn (mais Con Yelo), Macapuno (Sweet Coconut Strands) and even a unique take on sweet and salty with their salted egg version of Salty Summer. For an average of about $2 each, these icy treats are a must find here in the town of Silang. Ben's is located in the heart of Silang Town Proper about a block down the main big Catholic church of Candelaria. Management has a sign up protecting their employees from customer abuse which made me very good inside for the level of care the owners exercise in protecting and caring for their employees. My sister ordered their cucumber water which we found to be extremely sweet. We self served ourselves with water from their self serve water station and poured half of the cucumber water in a glass and poured regular water in it to dilute the sweetness to taste. It was very good once we added more water. The mango juice I ordered came from a can and the brand they have on hand is quite delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed my Spicy Winter Halo Halo. The heat from the hot Thai chili peppers compliments the sweetness of the halo halo which is literally translated as "mix mix". There are other halo halo joints around Silang but at first taste, this became an instant favorite. The ice is very fine, not crunchy and it reminded me of Japanese Kakigori which is crushed fine ice. I highly recommend stopping by and fulfilling your halo halo urge here!

Good food, nice resto with an excellent view. Service was waaaay better compared to their Greenbelt…read morebranch, although there were only 3 occupied tables during our visit. The team has very good knowledge of the food they serve! I just find it annoying that our food didn't arrive together (we-gents received our food a good 5 minutes before the ladies received theirs). Place has very limited free parking. Will definitely visit again.

I loved this placed! Was visiting the Philippines and came here with family. We had a fairly large…read moregroup and they sat us upstairs in a private room. We had a space to ourselves with a small balcony and a lovely view. I believed we ordered the set menu and the food was sooo delicious! I'm not a lover of Filipino food but I definitely fell in love with it. Service was excellent and friendly. I truly enjoyed all the dishes but especially liked the black squid calamari (I believe that was the name). I took pics of almost everything we ordered and while the pics look delicious, the taste was 100x more! We were full but still decided to order dessert with the hot chocolate which was the perfect ending. Highly recommend this spot!

We never skip a trip to Tagaytay, whenever in the Philippines - and more often than not, we end up…read moreat this original Bag of Beans location. The place has clearly had some upgrades and looks beautiful, even though there was still construction happening during our visit. What really stood out was the staff. They noticed we were bothered by the noise and kindly offered to move us to another section, which made a big difference. The wait staff was friendly, attentive, and just all-around great. As for the food and drinks, the blueberry cheesecake was the star of the table. We also enjoyed Chardonnay and coffee, both of which paired nicely with the relaxed atmosphere. Overall, it was a solid experience and still one of our favorite stops in Tagaytay.

I have not been here in years…read more I know this is a new location, it's bigger and i like the ambiance. Was here with friends for brunch. The servers were helpful and service was good. Got our orders right and they serve water continuously. My husband ordered bistek which he loved. Mine was chicken and pork adobo, flavor was on point. And the ripe mango shake

When in Tagaytay, you have to get some Buko pie - hey that rhymes! No, I'm not in Marketing but I'm…read morereally into young coconut pie (Buko) which this place definitely knows how to make. After a day of site seeing, hiking, shopping or after a great meal, what a pleasant dessert to have and it's healthy for you. The area also produces great coffee and pineapple so you can pick up their other pies as well. Although I haven't tried any other pie, that'll give me something to come back for. This happens all the time - Expect to wait, when we got there, there were about 4 other parties waiting for their hot, fresh out of the oven pies. And speaking of hot, you can jump on the Skyway and be back in Alabang just in time to have them - still nice and hot. Now there are other wannabes but I caution you on buying their pies because of the lack of coconut meat. Take a look at my pics and you'll see the cascading goodness of layers upon layers of fresh coconut. This goes oh so well with the local barako coffee.

I have to admit I've kind of given up trying to visit the UPLB area of Laguna, unless I have some…read morefamily or friends to visit nearby or past the town of College. Luckily, I noticed recently that some food brands have been making their way to the "pasalubong centers" now sprouting all over the Santa Rosa road to Tagaytay Ridge. Original Buko Pie did one better and opened its own store/baking center here; when you queue (if you do), you can be sure the batches are freshly made. Turnover is seriously - and justifiably - high. The pie is flaky and buttery, but not too much so; the filling has a certain bite, and the right amount of young, sweet, chewy coconut to keep you going. I dare you to have only one slice, warmed gently in a toaster oven, a la mode, or with a sprinkling of cheese on top.

Amazing view with a good cup of chai latte! Was in town to dine and see the tall volcano view as we…read morehappen to pass by this Starbucks location. Best plan ever.

One of the best Starbucks locations I've ever been to! The Starbucks on Aguinaldo Highway in…read moreTagaytay not only serves your favorite drinks and pastries, but also offers a stunning view of Taal Lake -- making it a perfect spot to relax, unwind, or catch up with friends. I ordered my usual drink (Spanish Latte with and extra shot) and an Egg Sandwich and it was made perfectly. The staff was friendly, efficient, and welcoming, even during a busy time. The café itself is spacious, clean, and beautifully designed with cozy indoor seating and scenic outdoor options. This branch blends the comfort of Starbucks with the calm and beauty of Tagaytay. A must-visit if you're in the area!

Nice place to grab ice cream in Ayala Serin!…read more About 20 flavors of ice cream, milkshakes, and signature creations. Example of more rare flavors are green tea, ferrero rocher, and mango! Price: pricey place to get ice cream, they were out of the like it size which is the smallest size so we had to get the love it size which is the next smallest. also there is an extra charge for each topping and extra charge for certain ice cream flavors -- ferrero which we ordered had an extra charge so for a love it size it was P198, we ordered 2 and 1 mango love it with one topping so total = P600 which is pricey in the philippines Ice cream was tasty, creamy, and not overly sweet.

I will always have pleasant memories of Buon Giorno. After all, it's where my wife took me on a…read moresurprise date (actually a double date with one of our favorite couples), it's where my family went for Christmas dinner several times before I got married, and it's also where we went for Christmas dinner for our first family trip after I got married. With a view fronting Taal Volcano (get there early or make a reservation so you can get a table outside), there's nothing much that can top good Italian food and a hot cup of coffee with the cool Tagaytay breeze blowing around you. My personal favorites are Buon Giorno's risottos, specifically their salmon and sausage ones. Not too dry but not too moist, with just enough meat so you don't feel like you're just eating wet rice. Oh, and just like a lot of other good Italian places, fresh unli-bread while you're waiting for your food is a big, big plus.

Once upon a time, my sister, brother, his family, and I all got in a car and drove nearly three…read morehours to Tagaytay to eat. We literally did nothing else there except eat. We didn't even go to Antonio's. I would have lamented the fact had Buon Giorno not stepped up to console me. First times always have the greatest impact, and just so everything is clear, I have patronized Buon Giorno since and there were hits and misses. But that first time was perfect. The lamb was cooked to perfection, the salads crisp and bright, and the drinks were refreshing and well-concoted. The interiors are really pretty without screaming for attention. While it's not exactly a place people go to see quirky decor, the restaurant is tastefully and interestingly designed. The pastels and somewhat shabby chic interiors make everything feel cozy despite the slightly cramped restaurant floor. If you prefer to eat al fresco, they have many tables outside. View + fantastic food = worth the drive.