Featured Sagada Restaurants

I don't think there were any outstanding restaurants in Sagada when I was growing up. Nowadays, Sagada restaurants are featured in regional and national newspapers. The latest mention is from Inquirer Lifestyle's Kitchen Rescue. In an article titled "Dining in Baguio and Sagada this summer", the manager of Mario's Baguio singled out 3 Sagada restaurants as recommended stops. I've eaten in 2 of the 3 places mentioned, and judging from friends' feedback, this group are must-visits for Sagada tourists. Contact numbers are provided - not surprisingly, one of the restaurants require a reservation as it is heavily booked. Here's a section from Inquirer's Article:

Chef Aklay—Run by a lambé chef who has lived in Sagada for the last eight to nine years. Does Saturday-only dinner buffets at Log Cabin. Reservations necessary as he is always booked. Soups and salads made from homegrown greens, wild ferns, wild berries, wild mushrooms gathered from his hikes, Sagada pears or whatever is in season. Roasts (usually pork and chicken), homemade smoked hams, potatoes, homemade breads and wonderful desserts. Very good chocolatier; also whips up great croissants, pain de chocolat, baguette, onion breads, etc. Look for Dave to make reservations at 0920-5200463.

Yoghurt House—Walk down the main road leading to the caves. It’s around 300 m from town center, on the right side. Generous servings of homemade yogurt topped with fruit jams or granola. Good pastas. My favorite: eggplant pasta.

Ganduyan Inn—in the town plaza itself. One of the first coffee houses in Sagada. Good crepes and breakfasts by Marina. Bonus: nice Cordillera museum on the second floor by Christina Aben (Marina’s mom). My fave: wild blueberry and banana crepes. Call Marina at 0921-2738097.

For the full story, read Dining in Baguio and Sagada this summer.

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The Rock Inn and Cafe

I learned of the Rock Inn and Cafe from Sarcasm Aside's Sagada 01 - Living Under On A Rock post. I've personally not been to this place, but I remember it to be non-existent when we used to play at the hill near Batalao. I did know of the orange orchard though, and I went to school with some of the owner's children. On my last visit to Sagada for my aunt's 40th day mass, we stopped near Rock Inn's to get a bag of oranges. Not as good as what my grandfather used to raise (biased, of course), but it was quite nice.

Kudos to this pretty blogger for a thorough review of The Rock Inn and Cafe. I really admired the following cafe picture in her blog (See above). I thought it was a very apt interior for a Sagada cafe. I should really make a round of the shops when I go back - but looking at my bank account, that's nowhere near soon.

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Yoghurt House

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The YOGHURT house at the boundary of Poblacion and Dagdag is a popular and excellent restaurant. Four of my friends who have travelled worldwide provided these photos and were praises on this restaurant's menu.

When I go home, I always get servings of their yoghurt and mix it with fruit. Very GOOD! Their yoghurt recipe is a product of incorporating critiques from local and foreign visitors through the years.

I heard that they attempted to turn down a visit by President Arroyo when she was in town to check Sumaging cave. Supposed reason: they have guests and she has no room. It came from an eyewitness so I guess it's true. Bottomline: this place is a must-go when in Sagada.

(Inside YOGHURT House)

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Saturday BUFFET at the Log Cabin

When in Sagada, I normally eat at home. But I tried the LOG CABIN once and it's been unforgettable. I regret not having more chances to eat there... Oh well, there will be more times to do so in the future.

It doesn't have a large seating capacity so check several hours before you plan to dine. Bon Appetit!

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