Getting the most out of your Little Baguio, San Juan neighborhood
MANILA, Philippines – The neighborhoods of San Juan's Little Baguio and P. Guevarra have been long underrated and overlooked as food destinations. Not that it’s anyone’s fault. A lot of food yards have been emerging lately, but there’s as much to be discovered on these streets.
We always battle with the question of where to eat every time we go out with our family and friends. So why not settle for these yet-to-be-discovered hubs this coming weekend?
Calderon Cocina Tapas Y Bebidas
Location: 403 F. Calderon Street, Little Baguio, San Juan City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Contact no.: (02) 238-2264
Calderon is a hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant where the ambiance is just perfect for an intimate Spanish cuisine. The place is a little small but not crammed, giving out some unique coziness with its warm colors.
The Dynamitas Fritos, Paella, Callos and Salpicao are a must-try. Allow yourself to be transported to Spain with their bursting flavors on every meal.
Cafe Ysabel
Location: 455 P. Guevarra Street, Addition Hills, San Juan City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Contact no.: (02) 725-5089
Cafe Ysabel’s restaurant and the culinary school have been around this street for as long as one can remember. Cafe Ysabel still managed to retain its old, rustic and nostalgic interiors while delivering delicious dishes from Prawns Thermidor to their Kapampangan-inspired breakfast sets.
When you drop by Café Ysabel, be sure to try the Fried Mozarella in Anchovy dressing and their Café Ysabel’s Paella Sulipena. If you feel like going for a romantic and classic ambiance while enjoying the comforts of your meal, it’s the place to be.
Chef Laudico Guevarra’s Buffet
Location: 387 P. Guevarra cor. Argonne Street, Addition Hills, San Juan City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact no.: (02) 705-1811, (02) 705-1874
Chef Laudico Guevarra’s is an old house turned into a restaurant with a well-curated garden and a fountain for the open view. The moment you step inside, it will automatically make you feel nostalgic with classic homey interiors.
Chef Laudico Guevarra’s offers affordable Filipino cuisine buffet for any occasion. Special dishes include Tokwa't Baboy, Angus Beef, Inihaw na Pusit, Angus Tapa, Inihaw na Bangus and of course Lechon.
Greeka Kouzina
Location: 285 P. Guevarra Street, Little Baguio, San Juan City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact no.: (02) 624-5974, 0917-629-2818
Experience authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisines without leaving Metro Manila at Greeka Kouzina. Get transported to Greece with their must-try meals such as their Roast Lamb, Souvlakis and Gyro’s which are favorites of the locals themselves.
Greeka Kouzina will never disappoint with their big servings and live band entertainment every Wednesday and Saturday.
Pegi Waffles
Location: 333 P. Guevarra Street, Little Baguio, San Juan City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact no.: (02) 724-8363
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Not to everyone’s knowledge, Pegi Waffles is the supplier of Starbuck’s famous Belgian waffles. Upon entering, the coziness from its gray and striped patterns and classic modern interiors will automatically greet you.
It is one of those hole-in-the-wall cafes that will keep you hidden for the whole day. It’s also a perfect place for you to hang out with your friends as the place is totally “Instagram-worthy”.
Make sure to try out their Ham-Bechamel Waffles and Brussels Waffle with Maple Smoked Ham.
La Creperie
Location: 403 F. Calderon Street, Little Baguio, San Juan City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact no.: (02) 570-1788
If you’re a certified sweet tooth or you just have a craving for crepes, this place is certainly for you. They even have crepe cakes that you can enjoy as it goes to a variety of fresh berries to matcha-flavored layered crepes.
La Creperie also has branches at Shangri-La Plaza, Burgos Circle and Salcedo Village.
Backyard Coffee
Location: 2F, Metro Pointe Center, 334 P. Guevarra cor. N. Averilla Street, San Juan City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact no.: (02) 531-5469
Backyard Coffee is the perfect place to cap off the night after exploring the hidden food hubs of Little Baguio and P. Gueverra. This place is ideal for those barkada nights when you just want to chill and share endless stories with your friends or with that special someone.
Don’t miss out on their bestsellers sansrival and choco lava cake when you visit!
You can now enjoy all these restaurants at your convenience when you decide to make the Little Baguio Terraces your new home. Located along N. Domingo St., San Juan City, this home is conveniently nearby all these special restaurants and more.
It is also conveniently located in between the LRT 2 Gilmore and J. Ruiz Stations. This four-tower community is ideally made for big families as it offers widely cut living spaces with the option to combine two units to create a much larger space.
It's also perfect for students who can easily commute around the U-belt area with a closer (and better) chance to aim high in school. It has the amenities for kids and students such as a 14-meter lap pool, kiddie pool, outdoor spa, sunbathing deck, fitness gym, children’s playground and a daycare center to achieve that total package of fun and learning.
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