From hit TV shows like “Gossip Girl” to “Gilmore Girls,” brunch is a tradition that has emerged in popular culture, capturing the beauty of a dull weekend morning where you enjoy a delicious array of food and drinks, usually with your friends.
Brunch staples include a selection of fun drinks like an espresso martini or a mimosa, plus the classic lemonade soda. These drinks are often paired with delicious meal options like pancakes, fried eggs, French toast, and more. Since we Filipinos can’t go a day without rice, this delicious rice bowl is also a must-try.
The metro has recently been infested with a number of breakfast places. In anticipation of World Breakfast Day (September 17), here are four brunch spots you can visit with your friends and family:
Calm Street
Located in the bustling business hub of the Bonifacio District, Calm Street Hotel exudes the aura of a New York City bistro, perfect for those who want to experience a little Manhattan vibe.
The restaurant specializes in combining Big Apple bistro charm with local flair. One of their best sellers is the humba rice bowl, a slow-cooked Cebuano red pork dish topped with bok choy and a fried egg. It also offers a shrimp bun, a New York-style hot dog sandwich that is replaced with a shrimp roll.
Its cocktail lineup offers a wide range of options – from the signature Calm Street Sangria to classics like the Margarita and Cosmopolitan cocktails.
The restaurant is open from 11am to 11pm daily and is located in Bonifacio Area, F. Cabahog Street, Cebu City.
having dinner
Dine, a lunch restaurant and bar located at Streetscape in Banilad, Cebu City, brings a modern twist to your comfort food, with a delightful blend of international flavours.
It is known for its amazing Ubi’s pies, best-selling chicken and waffles, and steak and eggs. Its cocktail collection is equally impressive with handcrafted creations that will complement your brunch experience perfectly.
Shortly after opening, the lunch spot instantly became an Instagram-famous destination featuring both outdoor and indoor dining spaces. It’s the perfect place to grab brunch with friends over a cup of their signature cranberry smoothie or a good cup of coffee from The Good Cup Coffee Company.
Dining is open from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends.
Tamp Cafe & Co
Tamp Cafe & Co. A great haven for sweet food lovers. But it’s not just about the sugar at Tamp, they also offer a variety of breakfast and lunch options that strike a delicious balance.
From a crab omelet served with Thai Street coriander sauce and paired with a house salad, to a selection of healthy all-day breakfasts like the Dark Yogurt Bowl, Tamp offers nothing less than a delicious brunch experience.
The café is also famous for its peso cake deal, which you can get after ordering a meal and drink. Now, this is the perfect lunch combination!
At Tamp Cafe & Co. Several branches all over Cebu and open from 7:30am to 10pm daily.
Kermit
Originally a sweet shop, Kermit has now expanded his horizons by offering a delicious weekend brunch menu. This new addition provides a refreshing and delicious start to your day, along with signature pastries and desserts.
The new brunch menu features the “Bantayan Breakfast,” a delicious dish showcasing the island’s best local ingredients. Moreover, Kermit has also added a tapa bowl, bacon steak and panini to the menu. This will be served with a complementary Americano; What more could you want from lunch?
Kermit’s Restaurant is located in Bonifacio Area, F. Cabahug Street, Cebu City and is open from 10am to 10pm on weekdays and 8am to 10pm on weekends.
Remember that breakfast is not just a meal, it is a state of mind. So gather your friends and family and enjoy convivial conversations and brunch “Noms”.
Happy brunch!