Cafe by the ruins, don't miss it!

We went to Baguio just for a short trip this weekend. We actually stayed at Hotel Veniz (I'll post separate blog for this) for 3 days and 2 nights. Anyway, you shouldn't miss to visit the talk of the town, Cafe by the ruins. The good thing is, it's really near to our hotel. Just a short walk that's all. As we stroll uphill and 2-3 blocks to shuntug st. Alas! There you are.


Their place is very cozy and somewhat relaxing.
Long draping trunks, rocks and leaves gives an effect of a nature lover scene.

Even their menu's design matches the place.

Now, let's move on to their food.. Shall we?

Brioche and Herb cheese as my spread

80Php 

So french. I love the combination of these, it has an aftertaste of eating more :)

 Rizal's tsokolate-e

140Php

Bittersweet chocolate in cold climate. Oh lala!

 Pan con Chocolate

80Php

Those oozing chocolates IS NOT just for a show. There is more to come as you slice your fork into it. C H O C O L A T E S.

Cheese lumpia straws

120Php

Their version of cheese stick is not an ordinary cheese, I should have asked what cheese it may be. For me it tastes like kesong puti with a bit of herb dipped with a zesty lemon dip

 

Baguio Bagnet

280Php

Hubby ordered his favorite. Bagnet. Their bagnet is much more better than we tried before in Ilocos at Apo Idon. However, the sauce at Apo Idon's Bagnet is better than Cafe by the ruins.

 

Lemon ricotta with grilled chicken

220Php

At first sight I thought their pasta would taste like carbonara or any other pasta with cream. But I was wrong, the taste was like tangy and herb-y in taste. Grilled chicken is good and soft. Though with my braces on, their sliced of bread hurts my teeth not to mention the cold climate that hardens my food. Overall, I love its taste :)

 

Strawberry shortcake

200Php

As for my finale, I ordered their strawberry shortcake. The art may be deceiving but for the taste.. It's disappointing for me. The cake is bland and dry. I'm not sure if shortcakes are like that, but for me it's a no-no. It was like a bland dried bread covered with whipped cream and topped with strawberries. That's it. I guess their Pan con Chocolate is better than this.

Anyway, as I further researched on about shortcakes, there are 2 versions on making it. One is biscuit-like ( which is the above picture) and the other is sponge cake. 

As for this specific shortcake, it should be absorbed by its strawberry juices and cream to fully appreciate the taste. 

Now I know. :)

Meet my husband.. Kim :)

And me.. Faith. Hello!

What do I think?
Well, I would love and definitely go back here!

23 Shuntug st. Baguio City (across City Hall and near Hotel Veniz)
They accepts mastercard/VISA/American express
Monday-sunday 7am to 9pm


Check out Cafe by the ruins' facebook account!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-By-The-Ruins/38813861009