OH MY GEE AT CAFE G!

Seems like the cafe industry in Taal, Batangas is gradually growing. And one of the sweetest proofs would be this fancy restaurant which offers a variety of pastries which you can pair with their nice offering of drinks. And if they cannot suffice your appetite, you can try their silog meals and of course, where Batangas is famous for- lomi. 


THE PLACE

It was very relaxing plus the yellow lighting which makes good photos! Haha. We had a wonderful time posing for pictures. I love the chairs inside, even the centerpieces. 

They also have an extension where you can find a bar and a pool- this is ideal for a group of friends who want to chill and drink.


THE FOOD

We tried one of their pizzas, cheesecake and muffin. The pizza was good but nothing to rave about. The cheesecake was too much- you cannot finish it by yourself, I guess, despite of a sweet tooth. The muffin was ordinary, it was in fact, dry. 


What I love tho are their drinks! 


Got curious with the blue one so I ordered it and it was refreshingly good.

MUST TRY:

Order their chocolate lava cake, I had the chance to taste it for to go.

For a small town like Taal, t'was a GEM. I'd definitely be back to taste more of what they're offering.

Let me end this post by the quotation I saw on their extension area: 


Planted another bamboo,
Panda Girl
NO TAMPUHAN ALLOWED. ONLY GOOD TIMES.

You will be surprised to know that this small town offers ideal places to visit and eat. If you want to relax on a morning, or you're hungry for lunch, may it be for merienda or to chill on a breezy evening, then this is the right place for you.

Tampuhan Cafe was named after Juan Luna's masterpiece, which is Tampuhan. As the name of the painting implies, the subject is a couple who appears to have a misunderstanding as they face away from each other.

THE PLACE

The cafe is at the ground floor of Casita, a large house in Hispanic style. Upon entering, you will be delighted by a very heritage-inspired ambiance. Chairs are "batibots", top of the tables are Capiz windows under glasses, old paintings  posted on the wall and a board where a Batangaueno vocabulary is written- created especially for the tourists to educate themselves with a Batangueno word and how do you use it on a sentence as well. The cafe has an extension where they hold their acoustic nights. At the second floor, you will find more antique pieces that will definitely impress you. I was personally amazed by the old chess pieces, typewriter and the beds of course. They also offer bed and breakfast so if you want an old style royal-like sleep, I suggest you book one of their rooms.

THE FOOD

On my first visit, I had their Mocha Frappe (which is their best seller), crepe and brownies. The frappe was good, given the fact that they only have limited equipment. When we visited the place, I had the taste of their pasta, lemon bars and two of their drinks- Vanilla and Dark Rosy Mint. The vanilla frappe was heaven. The mint was a hit too. Better than the famous coffee shops can offer. For a cheaper value but for smaller size. I hope that in time, they can serve them into grande size too. 

They also offer pizza which can serve two people. I got to try the pepperoni one and it was yellowcab-ish, only smaller and budget friendly! They also offer lomi, rice meals and other pastries.




MUST TRIES:

Taal Volcano Crepe. It is a very innovative offer by Tampuhan. It's their own version of Tapang Taal with a little bit of spice wrapped in a crepe.

Tomato Basil Pasta. The blend of the ingredients was pretty good in a right amount of serving.

Planted another bamboo,
Panda Girl