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
Me and my friends went here early morning and was amazed by the cafe’s interiors. Lots of old items, love those paintings, and those coffee set. Quiet and cozy place to have breakfast at.
I’ve tried the arabica coffee and it was good. Its like around 145 per cup. Had beefsteak sandwich too and blueberry muffin which is so good those blueberries would pops inside your mouth and you can also dip it with their strawberry jam. Haven’t tried those rice meals.
Its a bit expensive but reasonable.
This is one of the best cafe’s Ive been to.
Posted by karel at May 20, 2010, 11:05 amheya Karel!
Whenever we are in baguio we always go to Cafe by the ruins for breakfast.
I am glad you liked it.
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nice site 
I’ve not been in Manila for long but I really must say it’s an amazing land. Anyway, I just commented here because I’m browsing blogs about filipino life and found your site through google. If you have any ideas on places to try when in Manila then I’d appreciate hearing them. Happy Holy Week!
heya rapsa! thanks i appreciate the comment
melay, ako naman libre nyo!
Hi. Thanks for visiting. You got a very nice site. Cheers.
waaaahh! kuya sama din aku pag nanlibre ka! hehehe!
hello Noy, mukhang OK yang alaga mong manok ah. apat paa. Cge bibisita ako soon. Punta tau Bacolod and Guimaras
kya, punta kna dito, pakainin din kita ng manok na native na may apat na paa, ehehehehe..
hello! nagugutom kami sa nakikita namin,kailam ka punta dito?okay ba ang trabaho mo? si kuya calvin 1st yr na.
aza, treat mo kami!
i wan’t ice cream too )
hey mike! sure, puntahan kita treat mo ko. hehe
Sarap naman ng ice cream dito, nakakatakam masyado.. Hope magtrip din tayo dyan
Sarap naman ng ice cream dito, nakakatakam masyado.. Hope magtrip din tayo dyan…
libre ha? cyah!
Naalala ko pala. “mo” na type ko. Anyway, hope to see you here in Australia soon. PAg uwi ko, sama mo ako sa mga food trip mo ha. I wanna go to Lolo Dad’s in Malate.
G’day Na, Of course! Libre mo kami palagi nun! Lalu na un dare mo ubusin ko un 12 scoops of ice cream!
Aaargh, hunger pangs! Hindi pa ako nag bbreakfast. :c
Posted by Abi at June 29, 2009, 10:38 am