Bag of Beans Tagaytay: Not just an Ordinary Bread Shop

After our expensive, but hearty meal in RSM, we decided to drink coffee. Not just in Starbucks or Figaro, but in a coffee shop worth the travel. I have heard of a place in Tagaytay recommended by one of my former officemates. She said the breads and cinnamon rolls are freshly baked daily and the cheesecake was to die for. So, we rode an ordinary bus going to Alfonso and told the conductor to make a stop for Bag of Beans for us to get down and surprisingly, they know the place and they even told us many people usually go down on that bread shop and restaurant.

When we arrived at the place, we first went inside the bread shop. Inside we saw loaves of breads with different flavors. We also saw, and smelled, the welcoming aroma of cinnamon rolls and ensaymadas. The lady in the counter said we need to go down the stairs at the side of the bread shop to reach the restaurant.

The restaurant is as cozy as ever! It was only screened so the warm sun was the main source of light and breeze for the place. There were tables and chairs as well as sofa's and a comfy sala set where me and my Doms sat and ordered our dessert and coffee. The ceiling was covered with white drapes and the presence of plants and nature was all over the place. There were lots of people dining there: families, friend, lovers. Everybody has a relaxed aura inside the restaurant.

The happy waiter of Bag of Beans gave us the menu so we can choose. The menu had a variety of pastas, sandwiches, meals, desserts and coffee and juices. Doms and I choose the best seller among the choices, that is, brewed coffee and blueberry cheesecake.

When our oder came, I had to stop myself from taking a part of the cheesecake and tasting it already because Doms needs ta take a picture of the ensemble. The look of the dessert was heavenly and very tempting. When Doms was done doing his thing of taking pictures first of what we eat, I took a piece of the cheesecake and shoved it inside my mouth as fast as I can. Hehehehehe, it's a good thing Doms was not able to take a picture of that. =) The cheesecake tasted how I imagined cheesecake will taste. I was homemade and not yet commercialized that is why it has its "homey" taste. The sweetness was just right and and the blueberry topping was very right with it.

Then came our coffee. It came with fresh milk and brown sugar. Doms was the one who added them to his taste he was the one who made the stir. When I tasted his finished product, huh?, it tasted very good and unique. The combination of the cheesecake and the coffee was very nice! After that wonderful dessert and coffee, Doms took pictures of the place and we headed of to our next adventure.

So, next time you visit Tagaytay city, make sure to make a stop in Bag of Beans to feel and taste the experience. It's just along Alfonso. =)