Got lost on the way to the airport and found yourself in Paraňaque? We got you because we have our version of Maginhawa here in South— the B. F. Homes Paranaque! Lots of quirky and comfy restaurants are pooled around this exclusive village. Variety of cuisines can be found here, and they’ve got: Greek, Japanese, Persian, American, and of course Filipino foods!

  One of the bests that I’ve tried is Fat Diner’s, a retro American Diner that offers an all-day breakfast and other budget-friendly comfort foods. Aside from that, it has that retro vibes that are too undeniable for an Instagram click! Their foods are great, especially their pancakes and waffles! They got big servings of waffle (also served with coffee or an orange juice) which is enough for two, but is more likely to finish by a single waffle-lover person. They offer typical American foods like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and milkshakes with prices ranging from P150-P250. They even have Filipino breakfast meals like Tapa, Tocino, Daing na Bangus, and Vigan Longganisa also served with garlic rice, two eggs, and coffee/orange juice!

  Fat Melt’s Diner is open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is located on the ground floor of The Pergola Mall in Aguirre Avenue, B. F. Homes, Paraňaque City.

Take some place to rest at Tagaytay in Dreamland Arts & Café! This café is absolutely a homey place for those who are wandering.

 

A home away from home for fellow dreamers, artists, crafters, free spirits, and indie souls.

  With a lovely and festive interiors, it is a place to reconnect with your inner being and friends. Note: It is also a no-wifi zone! Don’t get too alarmed because you’ll be entertained with the different crafts that are displayed on their walls. There are dreamcatchers everywhere, inspirational quotes and arts made by the locals. This café encourages customers to make their dreams happen.

  Of course, their foods will also take us to our dreams. Lol, kidding. The café serves variety of American and Filipino foods, with creative names: Indie Cheezy Hashbrown Inna’ Cup (P150), baked hashbrowns mixed with cheese and minced meat in a cup; Bang-a-Dream (P180), their silog version of boneless daing na bangus served with egg, summer salad, tubasuk vinegar, and soup; and, Dreamer’s Classic Breakfast (P180) which consists of cereals in a bowl topped with frozen strawberry yoghurt, banana, strawberries and milk. They even serve a wide variety of sweets and healthy drinks like teas, smoothies and frappes. They also serve wines.

  Dreamland Arts & Café is always open, yes 24/7! It is located at Purok 157 San Jose, Tagaytay City. They also have a branch in Lipa, Batangas.

4.       1^st Colonial

  Are you craving for some authentic Bicol dishes but: a) have no budget to go to Bicol; b) too afraid to leave home; or, c) no time to go farther than Tagaytay? We got you! 1^st Colonial, a well-known restaurant in Bicol has expanded to Tagaytay. They serve a wide array of Bicol favorites like Laing (P199), Pinangat (P129), Tinutungang Manok (P345), and Pasta Bicolana (P145). They offer pure authentic Filipino dishes which are our pride.

  1^st Colonial is also famous for their Sili Ice Cream! They also serve other unusual ice cream flavors like: Salabat, Tinutong na Bigas, Kalamansi, Pipino, and Malunggay. Note: Pipino and Tinutong na Bigas are must try!

  1^st Colonial is open on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 mn., and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is located on the Ground floor of Magallanes Square along Aguinaldo Hi-way in Tagaytay City.

5.       Arabela: Camello’s Bakehaus & Coffee Shop

  We’ve gone American, Asian and Filipino so, who will not love Italian dishes for a finale? Arabela is a popular Italian restaurant in the streets of Liliw, Laguna which is known to be the capital of shoes and flipflops in Southern Luzon.

  Arabela is a comfy place for lunch or dinner after a tiresome shopping of shoes. They offer pasta, pizza, steak, salad and a list of yummy pastries with prices ranging from P100-P150. Some of their dishes are also mixed with some of our local ingredients like the Kesong Puti Pizza (Large, P220).