Lunch at Bag of Beans

Roast beef with mashed potato and gravy

I have been hearing good things about Bag of Beans, a coffee shop and bakeshop in Tagaytay. Spent the non-working holiday in Tagaytay last Monday and we were torn between Sonya's Garden and Bag of Beans for lunch. But because of Sonya's Garden "no smoking" policy (yes, smokers insisted on their right to burn their lungs :P) and eat-all-you-can set up (bad for our figure :P), we drove to Bag of Beans.

Sally had the scrumptious Roast Beef with mashed potato and gravy. I had a fork-full of mashed potato and I liked it---it tasted like potato, not butter with potato.

Franzia's Grilled Porkchops

I enjoyed my Pan-broiled Mahi-Mahi, it was fresh and juicy and moderately spiced. And it was a good choice, too...I had room for dessert.:P

Zhallyn had this delectable Garlic Shrimps. When this plate was served, for a minute there, I regretted my choice.:P

The lunch dragged on, and it was almost 4 pm when we had our dessert. Bag of Beans is famous for their freshly-baked English Pies... unfortunately, the popular Shepherd's Pie was no longer available. The four of us shared this Steak and Kidney Pie and a slice of Blueberry Cheesecake. It was a bit strange having Steak & Kidney Pie for dessert because it's not sweet.:P I would prefer having this pie as an afternoon snack with brewed coffee. But the Blueberry Cheesecake was a big hit. It's not your usual sweet cheesecake---the texture was that of a creamy vanilla ice-cream, flavored with cheese. And the topping was simply divine!

Bag of Beans has al fresco dining as well as an indoor restaurant. The garden has umbrellas and huts, and lots of vegetation [so be ready with your off-lotion in case the mosquitoes like you]. I like the relaxed ambiance of the place...it surely felt like a holiday!

a slice of heavenly Blueberry Cheesecake

Posted for Food Friday and Food Trip Friday