Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. According to studies it jump starts the body’s metabolism… blah, blah, blah. But to me, it is the best excuse to chow on those cholesterol-rich egg yolks and artery-clogging-thinly-sliced pork belly otherwise known as bacon.
When we are in the pine city, we only have one place in mind to satisfy our morning cravings. Located near Rizal Park is this little place called Café by the Ruins. Aside from good food, it also houses several works of art. Some fixtures are also masterpieces in their own right. The café has received its share of good and not so good reviews, but for us it is one of the best restos in Baguio. 
A great way to start one’s meal here is by sipping their caffeine brew. What makes it more interesting are the sugar sticks (look at the picture above: it is the little cylindrical shaped thingy on the saucer with the coffee) which they serve with your hot beverage. I read somewhere that you can use it as a straw and that I did. It was fun and it was good we did not buy a bottle or I’ll be taking diabetes medication after finishing the stash.
I am no bacon connoisseur, but I love it. The best I’ve tasted so far is this Café’s version, which according to our host is home made. It is not super thin as the ones you buy at the grocery, but it is still crispy, smoky and 100% satisfying. Customers can order them as a meal either with eggs, brown mountain rice or French toast. We always order them both… with extra rice please.
Breakfast meals usually come with a small serving of seasonal fruits, so just in case your dietitian or mom calls you can tell her you had something healthy for breakfast.
Café by the Ruins, 23 Chuntug, Baguio City
Tel. 442-4010 / 446-4010 Fax. 442-5272
feedback@cafebytheruins.com.ph
