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The Cafe in Cainta Where the Walls Do the Talking

July 1, 2026  ·  4 min read

The Cafe in Cainta Where the Walls Do the Talking

Walls you read, a ceiling made of book pages, and a Yayoi Kusama print hanging on the porch. Elysian Cafe & Arts in Cainta is small, cosy, and made for people who look closely.

What we ate

  • Seafood Marinara
  • Shrimp Aglio Olio
  • Americano
  • Spanish Latte
  • Cinnamon Roll
  • Cheese Rolls
  • Honey Peach Tea
  • Calamansi Lychee
  • Cost: Php 400-500 per person
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Taytay, RizalFound: A Little Slice of Saigon in Taytay

June 17, 2026  ·  3 min read

Found: A Little Slice of Saigon in Taytay

Saigon Kitchen + Cà phê in Taytay is an easy-to-miss café you stumble into once and start planning your second visit before you've even left.

What we ate

  • Fresh spring roll with peanut sauce
  • Spicy Seafood Laksa
  • Egg coffee
  • Americano
  • Cost: Php500-600 per person
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