Cafe Retro 252 — Restaurant in Angeles

We were originally going to Ciocollo but they are not open until 4PM and they do not allow kids to dine. So I thought, why not try this café that I have been spotting on our way back and forth through the wrong Google Maps direction going to Ciocollo. Glad that this café allows kids to dine. We’re surprised to see a vast menu from not just coffee, cakes and sandwiches, but also pizza, pasta and burger! It was perfect since the kids wanted to eat some burger and pasta! We can’t really choose what to eat coz there’s so many to choose from but we ended up ordering Home Made Retro Burger, Aglio Olio, Carbonara, Chicken Tenders, King of Tonkatsu, Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Dark Chocolate Mud Cheesecake, Iced Salted Caramel Coffee and Iced Latte. Okay so the Retro Homemade Burger is huge, but salty and the patty tasted like US corned beef in can that you receive from your relatives in the states. At least, it’s a legit beef patty. The King of Tonkatsu is literally king! It’s served on a huge serving plate, the tonkatsu itself is big and it’s got side dishes of fries, rice and salad. According to my friend, it doesn’t taste good, she didn’t finish it. Now, the pastas. They’re so good! Both the Aglio Olio and Carbonara really tastes good, I recommend them. Chicken Tenders tastes good too! But the best for me really is, the Salted Caramel Cheesecake! It’s to die for! The Iced Salted Caramel Coffee, is good enough. Overall, this place is a great place to chill, relax and hangout with its aesthetic and homey ambience and their menu is worth their price. Their outdoor dining is really great too, if you’re not feeling hot, it’s a good spot to chill. Speaking of price, they’re not cheap but I can say, you pretty much get what...

I have to be completely honest here, I believe this cafe/restaurant is great, and the food are delicious, and if the circumstances wasn't like today, 01/02/23, our experience would be utmost amazing. Let me tell you the experience we went through. First of all, when we got our food, it was in the 20 minute mark, half of our order was already at our table (it was nice and the food are delicious, the serving of the food as well, well plated, tender, and just delicious), we waited patiently for 40 minutes, we were just waiting for the last 3, it was 2 samgyup plate (If I remember correctly) and a burger steak, we waited and waited and waited, an hour came in, still no food, finally after telling the service crew what had happened, they gave us the reason; "bago raw po yung mga nasa taas, at madami nag order" I want to say I believe that excuse until I got my food served, my samgyup: a little on the cold side, hard to chew, and a little bland, I was shock and disappointed, I waited for more than an hour for this? Not only was the food and service sucked half way through, but when they asked us if we want to re-heat the food I said "no, im okay with that although I would want an apology." The waiter looked at me stupidly and just chuckled and left, (I wasn't joking for that, I do prefer a proper apology than getting my food re heat). I do believe that if weve gotten to a more proper time it would not end up really horrid. I still enjoyed the food, and I would continue eating here. I just hope they change their principles and values at...

We recently celebrated our baby’s baptism reception at 252 Retoro Premium Cafe + Kitchen Pampanga, and it was absolutely perfect. 💖

⭐ Food – Chef’s kiss! From appetizers through desserts, every dish left us in awe. Standouts were the LA Style Galbi, Beef Burger Sliders, and the creamy Carbonara—all absolute must-tries. But honestly, every single item on the menu was delicious, consistently earning rave reviews from our guests.

⭐ Service & Staff – The staff and owner were exceptional—warm, respectful, and attentive. They went above and beyond to honor our personal requests and ensured the event flowed beautifully.

⭐ Value & Price – For the outstanding quality of food, ambiance, and service, the pricing at 252 Retoro Premium Cafe Pampanga offers outstanding value. It’s rare to find such a comprehensive experience at this affordability.

⭐ Guest Experience – Our family and friends haven’t stopped talking about it! Many guests immediately went back to get takeout coffee and non-coffee beverages after the event—and some even returned to dine in again. We received countless messages singing praises of your drinks and atmosphere.

⭐ Future Events – We’re already planning our next gathering with you. Our guests are eager to return; the praise keeps coming. This venue has genuinely won over our hearts.

Overall Rating: 10/10. If you’re searching for an event venue in Pampanga or a memorable meal paired with incredible coffee and ambiance, 252 Retoro Premium Cafe + Kitchen Pampanga is the...