Cafe by the Ruins is one of the most iconic and beloved restaurants in Baguio City. Located near the city center, it has been serving locals and tourists for many years and is known for its unique ambiance, combining history, culture, and great food. The café is situated near what remains of a building that was destroyed during World War II, and the name reflects the idea of being surrounded by "ruins," giving it a rustic, historical charm. If you're in Baguio, Cafe by the Ruins is definitely a must-visit spot to enjoy both delicious food and the rich history of the area. Here are some of the menus you must try:

BINAKOL SOUP

Binakol is a traditional Filipino dish that originates from the Cordillera region. It is a type of chicken soup with a unique twist—what makes it different from other Filipino stews is the way it's cooked. The dish is known for its rich and flavorful broth, which is infused with coconut milk and seasoned with various herbs and spices.

DON QUIXOTE'S FABADA

A slow cooked hearty white bean soup with roasted garlic, goat cheese, rosemary and lemon Juice

SUMAN AT TSOKOLATE

Sticky rice cooked in coconut milk and served with a demitasse of thick chocolate

LOLA PILAR'S PAN DE SALWICH

Butter-fried Ruins pan de sal stuffed with sauteed ground meat

CREOLE PASTA

Paprika shrimp and mushroom cream sauce on egg noodles

PANCIT PUSIT A LA CAVITENO

A noodle dish made with adobo squid in its ink and sotanghon

3 POUCH MUSHROOM

Sauteed button mushroom, shiitake mushroom and oyster mushrooms wrapped in a crepe with bechamel sauce

TITA SUSIE'S CRISPY TAPA

Fried shredded beef, served with tomato relish and mountain rice

PINIKPIKAN

Cordilleran healing soup of singed fowl and smoked salted pork. Choose either native duck or chicken. This local favorite is served with mountain rice

LOLA LUISA'S ENSAYMADA

A traditional sweet bread, rich with eggs, butter and queso de bola. (Goes well with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee for breakfast or merienda)