Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Weekend getaway: Bag of Beans, Tagaytay City


One of our go-to places when we want to eat and lounge is Bag of Beans in Tagaytay City.
The long drive from Quezon City is in itself a wonderful and relaxing experience. But that's only half the story.
Bag of Beans offers cozy indoor and outdoor dining, good food, and pleasant service.
When it's not raining, dining al fresco is an easy choice. There's no need for any music playing relaxing tunes in the background. Hear for yourself the birds chirping and the bamboo leaves swaying in the soft, cool breeze. Some caged birds even greet customers - much to the delight of the young and old alike.
Probably the only drawback is the fact that smoking customers also obviously prefer the outdoors. But you can always choose to move.
The restaurant also has a souvenir shop that sells organic creams, scrubs, and ointments for skin rejuvenation or to treat persistent acnes. It has a lot of citronell-based products to repel mosquitoes and other insects.
You will not run out of cheerful waiters and waitresses at the Bag of Beans. At least one or two always seem to be on stand-by for all your dining needs. My husband even observed that most of the men have big, muscular physique. I didn't even notice, but he's that observant - my Jay. Perhaps it is because the job entails many lifting.
Breakfast here is heavenly. My husband and I usually come back for the country breakfast set, pancakes, shepherd's pie, and bacons. Ok - they are not that exceptionally magnificent. But since these comfort foods can still go wrong elsewhere then these are great and taste the same every time.
If you're a heavy eater, Bag of Beans offers breakfast buffet for Php380 and eat all you can lunch for less than Php500.
Due to its popularity, the restaurant has expanded and now offers more parking spaces. That's a huge deal, and worth mentioning. Aren't you just annoyed at establishments that don't offer ample parking spaces for their customers? They're burdensome not only on the customers, but to those affected by the traffic congestion that they bring. See, for example, the many establishments along Katipunan Road.
So when the helper is out - or not - take a trip down south to eat so you don't have to wash the dishes. And don't forget to bring home a box or two of buko (coconut) pie or tart to bring home a yummy piece of Tagaytay City with you.

Dining al fresco.

Children marvel at the birds.

Blueberry pancakes.

The souvenir shop.


Happy daddy and baby.

- Mommy Smiley

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