Sweet Home Cafe
Corner J. Borja & Remolador Street
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Mon – Sun: 7:00 am - 12:00 am
Downtime: 2-4 pm on Weekdays
Sweet Home Cafe Facebook Page
First Impression
When I first walked in, I immediately felt the cozy and comforting ambiance surrounding the cafe's beautiful interiors. I approached the counter and was greeted with a warm smile coming from the waitress in front. An array of delicious looking sweets and pastries were laid out and displayed, showing their glistening textures and expensive prices.
I couldn't really decide which one to get so I had that weird look on my face and apparently the lady behind the counter seemed to notice. I was relieved to know that she had somehow read my mind and was nice enough to give me suggestions. She started enumerating the popular orders and then ended with her own personal favorite.
After a few short glances at the gestured sweets, I was ready to place an order. The next thing I wanted to do was to find the perfect introverted place to lounge and relax. I chose the lower right corner of the room near the huge glass pane window and settled down on the couch. I took a minute to take in the surroundings and appreciate the soft jazz tunes playing in the background.
Eventually, a waiter came in to serve my order. My Cookies n' Cream Shake and Sweet Revenge Cake arrived in under 5 minutes and it was great. They were perfectly set on top of the coffee table and I must admit that it tasted very delicious.
Look & Feel
The cafe is right beside the Mang Inasal fast food chain and it has two floors, the bottom one is an air conditioned room while the floor above is open air. I personally prefer to stay below since most of the days here in Bohol have incredibly hot temperatures but if you decide to go to the cafe at night, staying at the top floor would be nice because you can be greeted with refreshingly cold evening air.
But of course, the space upstairs is larger and that means it can accommodate more people but the only downside to it is that the second floor of Mang Inasal is also directly aligned with the open air balcony of Sweet Home so basically, it can get pretty noisy when a lot of people are around. I'm not one for coffee drinks and cappuccinos but if you're craving for some then Sweet Home definitely has something to offer for you.
They have a variety of hot and iced frappe drinks as well as coffee based shakes you surely cant get enough of. For non-coffee fans like me, you can also order shakes, smoothies and milk teas and decide to match it up with their yummy cakes and pastries. Not only do they offer these great choices but they can also serve you heavy meals too.
Ranging from burgers, sandwiches, spaghetti, and even steaks, your stomach's happiness is guaranteed. Although the price range may be a bit more expensive compared to other cafes, their servings are surprisingly bigger than what you'd expect them to be so I guess the cash you spent was worth it after all.
Staff
Surprisingly, they weren't a bother at all. The staff were very sweet and approachable, perfect for shy introverts like me. One thing I really liked was when after I placed my order, the waitress immediately told me the password to their wifi and it was like she read my mind again (which is incredibly awesome by the way).
Introvert's Corner
To be honest, I couldn't really find that "perfect" spot but I just chose the area in the bottom floor and sat in one of the corners of the cafe that had comfortable looking couches. Beside me was a huge glass pane window that clearly showed the people passing by so it kind of made me a little bit uncomfortable since you get unwanted stares. But nonetheless, the place was pretty nice and I'd love to go back there again.
Downtime
If you've read my Introvert's Introduction, you may already know what this means. But for the sake of the viewers who have not gone to check it out yet, I will be giving a brief definition just for you.
Down Time is basically that time of day wherein a certain cafe has the least amount of customers currently spending their time there. This is a good sign for introverts since they enjoy being alone and left alone. No unnecessary noises, no talking, no one else pacing around, its just you.
For Sweet Home, its downtime would be around 2-4 pm during weekdays since most students wont be around at that time because they have classes to attend to. After 4, it can get a little bit more rowdy since most of them eat at Mang Inasal and that's bad news for the people staying on the second floor of Sweet Home.
Conclusion
Sweet Home has this comfortable and pleasing ambiance that every introvert will love. Their staff is also just as equally as amazing because it seems like they can read your mind. The food is good, the drinks are good, I don't see a reason why you shouldn't go there really. The only problem I had was looking for a spot to stay in without having to attract unwanted glances.
Rating
Corner J. Borja & Remolador Street
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Mon – Sun: 7:00 am - 12:00 am
Downtime: 2-4 pm on Weekdays
Sweet Home Cafe Facebook Page
First Impression
When I first walked in, I immediately felt the cozy and comforting ambiance surrounding the cafe's beautiful interiors. I approached the counter and was greeted with a warm smile coming from the waitress in front. An array of delicious looking sweets and pastries were laid out and displayed, showing their glistening textures and expensive prices.
I couldn't really decide which one to get so I had that weird look on my face and apparently the lady behind the counter seemed to notice. I was relieved to know that she had somehow read my mind and was nice enough to give me suggestions. She started enumerating the popular orders and then ended with her own personal favorite.
After a few short glances at the gestured sweets, I was ready to place an order. The next thing I wanted to do was to find the perfect introverted place to lounge and relax. I chose the lower right corner of the room near the huge glass pane window and settled down on the couch. I took a minute to take in the surroundings and appreciate the soft jazz tunes playing in the background.
Eventually, a waiter came in to serve my order. My Cookies n' Cream Shake and Sweet Revenge Cake arrived in under 5 minutes and it was great. They were perfectly set on top of the coffee table and I must admit that it tasted very delicious.
Look & Feel
The cafe is right beside the Mang Inasal fast food chain and it has two floors, the bottom one is an air conditioned room while the floor above is open air. I personally prefer to stay below since most of the days here in Bohol have incredibly hot temperatures but if you decide to go to the cafe at night, staying at the top floor would be nice because you can be greeted with refreshingly cold evening air.
But of course, the space upstairs is larger and that means it can accommodate more people but the only downside to it is that the second floor of Mang Inasal is also directly aligned with the open air balcony of Sweet Home so basically, it can get pretty noisy when a lot of people are around. I'm not one for coffee drinks and cappuccinos but if you're craving for some then Sweet Home definitely has something to offer for you.
They have a variety of hot and iced frappe drinks as well as coffee based shakes you surely cant get enough of. For non-coffee fans like me, you can also order shakes, smoothies and milk teas and decide to match it up with their yummy cakes and pastries. Not only do they offer these great choices but they can also serve you heavy meals too.
Ranging from burgers, sandwiches, spaghetti, and even steaks, your stomach's happiness is guaranteed. Although the price range may be a bit more expensive compared to other cafes, their servings are surprisingly bigger than what you'd expect them to be so I guess the cash you spent was worth it after all.
Staff
Surprisingly, they weren't a bother at all. The staff were very sweet and approachable, perfect for shy introverts like me. One thing I really liked was when after I placed my order, the waitress immediately told me the password to their wifi and it was like she read my mind again (which is incredibly awesome by the way).
Introvert's Corner
To be honest, I couldn't really find that "perfect" spot but I just chose the area in the bottom floor and sat in one of the corners of the cafe that had comfortable looking couches. Beside me was a huge glass pane window that clearly showed the people passing by so it kind of made me a little bit uncomfortable since you get unwanted stares. But nonetheless, the place was pretty nice and I'd love to go back there again.
Downtime
If you've read my Introvert's Introduction, you may already know what this means. But for the sake of the viewers who have not gone to check it out yet, I will be giving a brief definition just for you.
Down Time is basically that time of day wherein a certain cafe has the least amount of customers currently spending their time there. This is a good sign for introverts since they enjoy being alone and left alone. No unnecessary noises, no talking, no one else pacing around, its just you.
For Sweet Home, its downtime would be around 2-4 pm during weekdays since most students wont be around at that time because they have classes to attend to. After 4, it can get a little bit more rowdy since most of them eat at Mang Inasal and that's bad news for the people staying on the second floor of Sweet Home.
Conclusion
Sweet Home has this comfortable and pleasing ambiance that every introvert will love. Their staff is also just as equally as amazing because it seems like they can read your mind. The food is good, the drinks are good, I don't see a reason why you shouldn't go there really. The only problem I had was looking for a spot to stay in without having to attract unwanted glances.
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