Posted by Sta.Cruz, the capital of Laguna Province in the Philippines, has a bustling food tourism industry. Many restaurants have sprouted over the years. I am enlisting 52 (in no particular order) which I think is worth the visit.
1.) Cafe Norma
Cafe Norma combines two of the greatest things that life has to offer- Coffee and Art! It was named after the Corpuz family’s matriarch who has left a significant legacy, including her recipes and love for the art. DM them on facebook or instagram for orders. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
Location: 5717 Sitio San Miguel Brgy. Duhat, Santa Cruz, Laguna (along National Highway in front of Duhat Elementary School)
2.) Verde Healthy Bar
Location: SHED Building, 1787 Kamatoy Street, Poblacion 2, Santa Cruz, Laguna, 4009
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3.) Gab Hub’s Importeds and Ristorante
Location: Sitio Ilaya-Bukana, Brgy. Gatid, Santa Cruz, Laguna
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4.) Gerry’s Grill Sta Cruz
Location: 1st floor, Metro Central Mall, Brgy. Labuin, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
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5.) Big Boss Boodle Fight
Location: Provincial Highway, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Santa Cruz, Laguna 4009 (Please swipe below photo for more pictures)
6.) Janice Homemade Healthy Bites
Location: Blood Stone Street, Villa Adelina Subd., Brgy. Bubucal, Santa Cruz, Laguna (Please swipe below photo for more pictures)
7.) The Baker’s Kitchen Cafe
Location: A. Mabini St, Brgy. Poblacion II, Santa, Cruz, Laguna, Philippines (Please swipe below photo for more pictures)
8.) 18th Bonne Cafe
Location: Quezon Avenue Brgy. Sto Anghel Sur, Santa Cruz, Laguna 4009 (Please swipe below photo for more pictures)
9.) Black Bowl Ramen
Location: Sitio Damayan Brgy. Calios Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
10.) Niku Yaki
Location: 1134 A. Mabini St., Poblacion 3 near Aglipay Church, Santa Cruz, Laguna
11.) Magnolia House PH
Location: P. Guevarra Avenue Poblacion II Santa Cruz Laguna, Santa Cruz, Philippines
Home of the best unli chicken wings, ice cream desserts, delectable meals & more. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
12.) Cake Maeker
Location: Unit 3, 1161 L. Taleon St., Santa Cruz, Laguna. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
13.) Princess Garden and Cafe
Location: Zamora st. Brgy. Sto. Angel Sur, Santa Cruz, Philippines
14.) King Olaf Steakhouse and Cafe
Location: Celino Subd., Barangay Duhat,, Santa Cruz, Philippines
15.) Columbia Garden Restaurant
Location: F. Sario St. Brgy 4 Santa Cruz Laguna, Santa Cruz, Philippines
It is one of the longest standing restaurants which has been my family and friends’ long time favorite. Currently, they only accept take-out and food delivery orders.
16.) Pits Burger
Location: 4872 Brgy. Bagumbayan, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines 4009
17.) pssstil
Location: A Regidor St., Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines 4009
18.) Chowboy Restobar
Location: P. Guevarra Ave., Brgy. Pob. 1, Santa Cruz, Philippines
19.) Waffles & Cones
Location: Goodwill Supermarket, Brgy. Bubucal, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
We love their steak.
20.) Cake Frost
Location: P. Guevara St, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
21.) Maria Ela Cafe
Location: P. Guevara St, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
22.) High Grounds Sportsbar
Location: Sitio 4, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
23.) Riviera Restaurant
Location: A. Regidor St, Santa Cruz, Philippines
24.) Buffchick
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25.) Enzo’s Ramen and Food House
Location: A. Mabini St., Brgy. Poblacion III, Santa Cruz, Laguna (Near Aglipay Church), Santa Cruz, Philippines
26.) Nanots
Location: F. Sario Street, Santa Cruz, Philippines
Some of their best sellers are Nanot’s Nachos Salad, Hawaiian Primo Pizza, Carbonara, Lasagna, California Maki, Chopsuey, Pork Sisig with Egg, Dok J Kare Kare, Blueberry Cheesecake and Choco Caramel Lava.
27.) Ishani’s Burger & Sizzling
Location: 1742 A. Alfonso St. Poblacion 2 Sta Cruz,Laguna infront of NU Print near Nawasa Water District, Santa Cruz, Philippines
28.) Romantic Baboy Sta.Cruz
Location: Metro Central Mall, Brgy Labuin, Santa Cruz, Philippines
29.) Ton-Ton’s Sisig
Location: National highway, Brgy. Duhat, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
30.) Ryleigh’s Snack House
Location: 1143 A. Mabini St., Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines 4009
31.) South Yard
Location: National highway, Brgy. Labuin, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
32.) F&A Ilocos Empanada
Location: National Highway, Patimbao, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
33.) Teds
Location: KM 83 National Highway Brgy Duhat, Santa Cruz, Philippines
34.) Samgyupsalamat
Location: National Highway, Brgy. Pagsawitan, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
35.) Bon Chon
Location: Sun Star Mall, Brgy. Gatid, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
36.) Lugaw Queen
Location: Savemore, Brgy. Pagsawitan, Santa Cruz, Laguna
Their bestsellers are Arroz Palabok, Special Lugaw, and Lugaw Overload.
37.) Aurora’s Filipino Restaurant
(business currently closed)
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38.) Doc J Resto
(business currently closed)
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39.) Samgyupakan
Location: W.A.L. General Merchant, Provincial Road, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
40.) Mom’s Ribs and Steaks
Location: Pergas Station, National Hi-way, Sitio Sampaguita, Bgy. Bubukal
41.) KFC Santa Cruz
Location: P. Guevara St., Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
42.) Mcdonald’s Santa Cruz
Location: P. Guevara St, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
43.) Capres KG House and Cafe
Location: Quezon Ave. Calios Sta. Cruz, Laguna
44.) Elmont Resto Bar
Location: Corner Alfonso St. P. Guevara St. Poblacion 2, Santa Cruz, Laguna 4009
45.) Book Hive Cafe
46.) Island Seafood Tempura
47.) Inuman
48.) Jollibee
49.) Kenny Rogers
50.) Canoffee Cafe
51.) Angels Pizza
52.) Jollibee Sambat
Worth Cafe (business already closed)
Location: 1236 M. H. Del Pilar Street, Santa Cruz, Laguna, 4009, Philippines
Cuppa Bakes Cafe
(business currently closed)
Ala Eh Tonio’s Burger
(business currently closed)
Ice Cream House
(business currently closed)
VBurger & Shake Frost
(business currently closed)
Bentesilog
(business currently closed)
Curva Jami’s Kitchen (Business Currently Closed)
Location: 4181D Sitio 4, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Santa Cruz, Philippines
Nakalimutan nyo po ang The Baker’s Kitchen Cafe.
Hindi pa po kami nakavisit s kanila, sige po try namin ❤️
Naka visit na po kami kaya lang closed nung pumunta kami last Sunday. Pero sinama na po namin kasi sabi ng Nanay ko masarap din daw po.
I like to support small businesses like that when going to the provinces. I like carinderia too! I miss PH
What is your hometown in the Philippines?
I grew up in Paranaque City but my province that are very close to my heart is in Batangas and now got a new hometown there which is Tagaytay.
Right, Tagaytay is nice too. My aunt lives in Tagaytay.
Nalimutan nyo po isama King Olaf Steakhouse and Cafe 😀😀
Ah ok po. San po sya located? Parang Ndi p namin nadadaanan?
Naka visit na po kami sa inyo, updated na ang blog 🙂
Hi. You may want to try Gab Hub Ristorante located in Brgy. Gatid, Santa Cruz Laguna. Food recommended are steak and pasta😋😋😋
Hello Ms. Malou, na try na namin yung Gab Hub. Masarap nga po yung steak nila and ravioli! We updated our list 🙂
Try Infused Coffee at Pagsawitan sir. No dine in but the drinks are so good and sulit!