The Bag of Beans cafe in Tagaytay is an institution known for its cozy ambiance, delicious food, and great coffee. Opened in 2000, it has expanded over the years but still retains the charm and attention to quality that has made it so popular.
Bag of Beans Location
The original Bag of Beans cafe is located at 115 Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City, in the province of Cavite. This quaint cafe with its lush gardens and rustic interiors has become a must-visit spot for anyone spending time in Tagaytay.
Over the years, Bag of Beans has opened more branches across Tagaytay and Manila to meet demand:
- Bag of Beans Athena Branch – 1215 Gen. E, Emilio Aguinaldo Hwy, Tagaytay
- Bag of Beans Charito – 150 Emilio Aguinaldo Hwy, Tagaytay
- Bag of Beans BGC – 2/F Arya Residences, McKinley Pkwy, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
- Bag of Beans Molito – Molito Commercial Complex, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
The cafe’s relaxing ambiance and trademark dishes like freshly baked bread and piping hot coffee make any Bag of Beans location a great spot to unwind.
Ordering our favorite food at Bag of Beans
Bag of Beans has an extensive menu with something for everyone. Here are some of our favorite dishes we never fail to order when visiting:
Freshly Baked Pastries
A trip to Bag of Beans isn’t complete without grabbing one of their freshly baked pastries, still warm from the oven. Some bestsellers include:
- Ensaymada – Sweet, buttery brioche topped with cheese
- Blueberry cheesecake – Creamy cheesecake studded with fresh blueberries
- Caramel cake – Moist chocolate cake with gooey caramel filling and frosting
We like getting a box of assorted pastries to go, so we can snack on them later while enjoying Tagaytay’s cool weather.
Breakfast Favorites
Bag of Beans serves breakfast all day, which is perfect if you sleep in late during your Tagaytay vacation. Some favorites are:
- Longganisa sliders – Sweet Filipino sausage served in mini burger buns
- Garlic rice with fried egg – Fluffy garlic rice topped with a perfectly fried sunny-side egg
- Champorado – Warm chocolate rice porridge, best enjoyed on cold mornings
Coffee and Hot Drinks
To complement its cozy cabins and chilly Tagaytay weather, Bag of Beans serves up piping hot coffee, chocolate, and other warm drinks. Must-tries include:
- Barako coffee – Silky smooth, bittersweet brew made from Philippine Liberica beans
- Tablea tsokolate – Thick Spanish-style hot chocolate made from local cacao tablets
- Alamid coffee – Exclusive coffee made from exotic civet cat coffee beans
The Alamid coffee is a signature item. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it – the unique processing gives it a smooth, chocolatey flavor.
Looking for kitchen and dining needs?
Aside from the food and drinks, Bag of Beans also sells a variety of kitchenware and dining items from its in-house store. You can find charming plates, mugs, and utensils along with specialty food items like jams, honey, and sauces.
It’s a great place to pick up foodie souvenirs or items to use when dining back home. They package items nicely for gifting or for taking home without damage.
Some of their popular food finds include:
- Tableau drinking chocolate – Locally made chocolate tablets for making hot chocolate
- Coconut jam – Sweet jam with coconut bits, great paired with cheese
- Filipino rock salt – Coarse pink salt, a versatile cooking ingredient
- Honeycomb – Chunks of raw honey straight from the hive
So if you’re furnishing your first home or want edible take-home gifts, check out their in-house store.
Bag of Beans Delivery
Can’t make it to Tagaytay? You’re in luck – Bag of Beans offers delivery so anyone in the Philippines can enjoy their baked goods and other food items.
They deliver nationwide through Grab, Lalamove, Mr. Speedy, and other courier partners. You can order delivery through their website or app.
Some things to note about Bag of Beans delivery:
- Pastries are packed well – Items are carefully packed so they arrive intact and undamaged
- Delivery next day – Orders placed before 2 PM are delivered the next day to most areas
- Cold goods packed with ice – Perishable items like cheesecakes come with ice packs
- Warm items packed well – Baked goods stay warm for several hours after packing
So no matter where you are around the Philippines, you can get a taste of Tagaytay by ordering a Bag of Beans delivery. It’s the next best thing to visit the iconic cafe!
Conclusion
With its fresh baked goods, robust coffee, and idyllic garden setting, it’s easy to see why Bag of Beans has become a Tagaytay institution that locals and tourists alike flock to. We never get tired of grabbing a box of freshly baked ensaymada and coffee to go, then enjoying it as we take in Tagaytay’s perfect weather.
If you find yourself with a craving for their chocolate cake or aramid coffee while back home, their nationwide delivery brings the Bag of Beans experience right to your doorstep. So get a taste of this iconic cafe whether on vacation or just a staycation right at home.