Where To Eat: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Baguio City

Most people visit Baguio for the cold climate and a change of scenery, but some don’t realize that it’s home to some of the best eats in the country. Many of the staple restaurants in Baguio City have been around for years simply because they leave a lasting impression on visitors, so if you’re in the area - here are 10 restaurants you absolutely can’t miss in the city.

If you’re craving for Filipino and Chinese comfort food in the land of pines, Good Taste is your best bet. It’s known as the local “Food Factory” because of its huge following, who all seem to praise their delicious and affordable menu. With just P100, you can afford a meal comp with meat, vegetables, and soup. No worries here, especially if you’re visiting Baguio on a budget!

Address: Otek St, Baguio, Benguet

Oh My Gulay! is a vegetarian restaurant that you’ll want to visit for the food and the views. Perched atop a hill, the restaurant overlooks some of the most stunning scapes in the city, amplifying the experience of each guest. 

While vegetarian restaurants typically pull up their prices, Oh My Gulay! is pretty affordable with meals ranging from Php 100 to Php 200. With this, you can already enjoy salads, sandwiches, pasta, noodles, and crepes!

Address: Fortune Care, 108, Session Rd, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

You wouldn’t think to find an authentic Greek restaurant in Baguio, but here we are! Chef Takis from Athens, turned his home in the mountains into a restaurant to serve guests authentic greek cuisine - with his signature lamb dish and greek salad proclaimed to be the stars of the menu. Some have even gone as far to say there’s nothing quite like it in the metro!

Lemon and Olives is a delectable treat - especially if those trips to Greece have been held off for the time being. 

Address: 26 Outlook Dr S, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

For the best brick oven pizza in Baguio City, head out to Amare La Cucina, a Neapolitan-style pizzeria located inside EGI Albergo Hotel. Amare La Cucina is a full scale restaurant with a casual yet modern vibe. Their unique Foie Gras Pizza and mouth watering Wood-Fired Ribs with Veggies are both must-tries, as declared by many. 

In the mood for something sweet yet unique? Go for their Speculoos Pizza topped with roasted marshmallows, almonds, and ice cream!

Address: #1 Ignacio Villamor St, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant is a Filipino restaurant that brings the taste of Cordillera cooking closer to tourists. You can choose from three kinds of their bestseller kinuday based on the meat: Kinuday jen Baboy (stir-fried smoked pork), Kinuday jen Baha (steamed smoked beef), or Kinuday jen Manok (stir-fried chicken). If you want a lighter option, opt for their healthier dishes like the Pak-pako, a Filipino-style garden salad made from the freshest river ferns topped with tomatoes and cucumbers!

Address: Tam-awan Village, Long Long Benguet Rd, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

For the chocoholics out there, Choco-late De Batirol serves the best sip in town! Choco-late De Batirol is located in a quiet area inside Camp John Hay and offers a charming al fresco dining set-up in the new normal. Their Classic Choco-late de Batirol is freshly made as you order and is best paired with their Bibingka and Suman sa Lihia! 

Address: Igorot Park, Camp John Hay, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

As one of Baguio’s most celebrated and well-loved restaurants, Café by the Ruins is always on any traveler’s bucket list. Their Rizal Tsokolate-e and Ruins Coffee are perfect to keep you warm during the cooler seasons. But they don’t just serve hot drinks; you can order their Kare Kare and Bagnet for a filling lunch, too! Once you’re done, you can finish your meal with another menu classic: Champorado topped with flaked fish for a sweet and salty party in your mouth. 

Address: 25 Shuntug Rd, Baguio, Benguet

Baguio Craft Brewery is the go-to place in the city to grab a glass of freshly brewed craft beer and good grub to boot. If you’re going for a chill drinking session, you can try the Lagud, their signature strawberry craft beer or their best seller, the Passion Fruit beer. More adventurous drinkers can try the lager-type beers like Old Xavier, or the ale beers like the English Man in New York!

Address: 4 Ben Palispis Hwy, KM 4, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

If you want to escape the crowded tourist spots in Baguio and enjoy your meal in peace, Arca’s Yard is the perfect refuge for you. The three-storey house-turned-restaurant café has a cozy ambiance that easily welcomes guests into the space. As for their food, commonly recommended are their pasta dishes for the main course, then a fruit shake or some warm coffee as you enjoy the ambiance with good food and even greater company!

Address: Ambuklao Rd, Baguio, Benguet

For the best ribs in town, Canto Bogchi Joint is a sure winner. They’re recently moved to a spacious new home at 25 Kisad Road to accommodate the crowds that flock to their restaurant for their famous Lomo Ribs. Marinated with homemade barbecue sauce, the melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness is a delectable taste you’ll never forget. Add a side of their creamy mashed potatoes, wash down with a bottle of bear, and there you have it - best meal in the city.

Address: 25 Kisad Rd, Baguio, 2600 Benguet