Stores· Bantayan· Philippines

Bantayan Town Bakeshops and Cafes

11° 10.0′ N · 123° 43.1′ E

Around the plaza and market of Bantayan town, a row of bakeshops opens early (Julie's from 5:00 am) and a couple of cafes serve coffee and pastries - worth combining with the market run and the old church.

Practical

Coordinate is Kermit's Cafe & Pastry in OpenStreetMap; Julie's Bakeshop (open 5:00 am-10:00 pm per OSM), Kristine Mae's, Lola Luz Countryside Bakeshop and The Fisherman's Cafe are mapped within two blocks, near the public market (11.1656°N 123.7176°E). Wikivoyage names town restaurants including D'Jungle (Friday all-you-can-eat buffet), Hard Kock Kafe (Filipino, Western and Indian food) and Blue Ice (Danish-run) - older listing, verify. Reach from the Bantayan Town anchorage by dinghy to the port, or by jeepney from Santa Fe (about 9 km).

Best for

Breakfast pastries and coffee on market day