Cafe Apolonio is a must try restaurant here in Bustos Bulacan!
AMBIENCE •Heritage-Inspired dining. Pagpasok mo palang ma-aamaze ka na sa ambiance nito (Bahay na bato) sobrang interesting nung attraction most specially yung mga artworks hanging at the wall of the restaurant. They also sell paintings and wood craft artworks for display.
FOOD •We ordered Bagnet Sisig, Salad for Dessert and bottomless Iced tea. Take note, na unli yung Rice and drinks namin! So super sulit talaga! Next time, we will try yung ibang dish naman.
PRICE •Very affordable, reasonable and super duper worth it! Quality over Quantity ika' nga. Di ka magsisisi promise!
PEOPLE •The people were very friendly, corteous and polite! They are very attentive din sa mga request/concerns mo.
LOCATION •Located in Bustos Bulacan, pwede ka mag stop over to eat and...
Read moreIf you find yourself in Bustos, Bulacan, you must stop by this place and dine in the midst of history! Cafe Apolonio is originally a stone house built in 1858. It survived the Japanese occupation as well as the ravages of time.
The walls of the house are made of thick stone and the furniture is all heavy wood. The food is very reasonable and servings are hearty. I had the Soy Chicken and Laing. They were kind enough to make me vegetarian Laing since I do not eat pork.
Ofelia Genabe, whose family owns the place showed me the kamalig called "Arco" where they stored rice and where they also hid when the Japanese were bombing the area. She remembers being only 6 or 7 years old, huddling in the Arco along with her family and neighbors waiting for the bombs to fall. Thankfully they were spared.
A must-see when visiting this...
Read moreThis place is a hidden gem in Bulacan. About 30 to 45-minute drive from Edsa, Balintawak. It's easy to find. Best for groups and family because the servings are generous but the price is cheap. For P380, they got the crispiest crispy pata i have tasted. The sinigang na ulo ng salmon and baked tahong were fresh and delicious. They have a whole slew of desserts and coffee including, Conty's Mango Bravo!! Nice to take pictures inside and out. The staff were friendly and courteous but still undermanned. Limited parking though but someone will guide you when you park along the street. Even the locals flock this place as families and friends from town were coming over for sunday dinner. Will...
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