Dating in the new normal is possible! Finally, after months of being locked in our homes because of this pandemic, we’re finally able to go out and have a few hours of relaxation.
The Surprise Entrance
Getting to the café is an adventure unto itself, and it’s totally worth it!
Rustic-Chic Interior
The overall style of the café is a feast for the senses; mirroring the beauty that surrounds it. The very foundation of this café follows the natural contour of the land. Its materials reflect that of nature – raw and rustic.
Gastronomic Experience
I made reservations a month prior to our visit and to make sure we’re able to get the food we really wanted to try, we ordered in advance as well. This is also to avoid the long wait. I’ve seen others wait for as long as 40 minutes so we wanted to make sure our food gets served as soon as we arrive.
I ordered Jek their bestseller – the Tender Beef Tapa (P320). It uses Japanese yakiniku-style beef served with garlic rice and 2 perfect sunny-side-up eggs. The beef tapa has an imperceptible taste that wavers between sweet and salty. The meat, being tender as it is, melts in your mouth before you’ve quite captured it. Eating it with a spoonful of garlic rice enhances the flavor.
As for me, I got the Penne Bolognese (P350.00). A hearty meal filled with lean ground beef, perfect earthy and savory taste from the herbs and tomato-based sauce, served with sourdough toasted bread on the side.
The Menu
The cafe serves a breakfast and lunch menu that boasts an excellent local flavor. Their menu is ever-evolving because of their rooted concept of “enhancing creativity”.
Things to Keep in Mind
- They accept cash, card, and Gcash payments. Although it’s still best to bring cash just in case their terminal encounters issues.
- Burrow Cafe will hold your reservation for 15 minutes only. Once this has elapsed, the table will be given to others (unless advised).
- Make sure to wear comfortable clothes. There are about 47 narrow steps down so wearing comfortable shoes is a must!
- Walk-ins are welcome, though seats are not guaranteed.
- Prepare P20.00 payable to the village guard.
Overall
Visiting Burrow Café during this time of the year has been such a treat to us! Its picturesque ambiance is a sanctuary that hugs you with nourishment, grounds you with nature then sends you back on your way out into the world.
We can’t wait to visit again to try other dishes their offering while unwinding in a fresh environment over good food.
Burrow Café
Address: 113 Beverly Hills Ave., Beverly Hills Subdivision, Antipolo City
Hours: W-Th-F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Sat-Su 8:00 AM -5:00 PM
What do you think about this underground café?
Do you like cafés situated in lush environments?
Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below!
Sounds like a lot of fun and the food looks AMAZING!! YUMMY ALL THE WAY!
Oh man, that looks so nice!
What an awesome little cafe! The food and atmosphere all look so incredible!
Kileen
cute & little
Great food! Interesting cafe, I sure would love to visit here
The outdoors of the Burrow Cafe look quite tranquil. I like that when eating out, being cooped up inside a mall restaurant does kind of spoil the whole experience for me.
Sourdough Italian Sausage Pizza looks delicious. This is such an awesome cafe with rustic look…Thanks for sharing!
This cafe sounds like the perfect spot to celebrate the end of lockdown. Great idea to suggest comfortable shoes!
The café looks nice and kind of warm plus the food looks yummy.