BALAY Beanery

I was lucky enough to be here during their soft opening. Balay Beanery is located along the highway but it has this really comfortable and relaxed ambiance.

If you're traveling the Agoo route, make sure to drop by. It's just across the Sto. Tomas town hall.

They serve really affordable and delicious meals -- budget meal, all-day breakfast, pasta, sandwiches, and desserts among others.

Their menu, I believe, already updated from the time of my visit.

The Food

I'm only featuring their vegetarian-friendly food but they have lots of home-cooked style viands to choose from, varying everyday (aside from the main stay on their menu). I'll be back for their halo-halo and other nonmeat dishes.

Pesto Spaghetti (Php 70)

I like how the basil and garlic taste just right (topped with parmesan), perfect with the panini!

Grilled Cheese Panini (Php 25)

I can eat this all day and sit there staring at the mountain across the road.

The Menu

This is from my visit roughly a month ago during the soft opening so possibly they have something new.

The Place

I was here mid afternoon until night time. Looks like a resort but it's just beside a field. Cool breeze!

Off the menu treats

Store Info

Location

Barangay Patac, Sto. Tomas, La Union, Philippines (along McArthur Highway)

Store Hours

Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

Contact Number

09985744094

Halo Halo de Iloko

I'm not a fan of halo halo but I like the one they have because of it's unique taste and presentation (but I still can't finish one serving).

The place had a lot of interesting things here and there, so make sure your cam has enough battery during your visit. Most of my snaps are the corners of the place. We went here dinner time on a Sunday and as expected, the place was loaded.

They also serve rice and snacks but we went here for desserts. Make sure to get some extra yema pandan, it's heaven in the mouth!

The Food

Fiesta Halo Halo (Php 99) 

All stuff that you can think of in a halo halo is here, plus the extra yema pandan, YUMMY!!! I only finished half coz I'm not that into halo halo , plus the glass is bigger than my face! 

Buko Halo Halo (Php 185)

Same ingredients as above, it's just that serving's for sharing or for a halo halo addict. 

The Place

Ladies' Room

Men's Room

Wash Area

Ground Floor Dining Area

even the ceiling has some art stuff on it

Second Floor Dining Area 

(which we had to ourselves that time lucky us)

Staircase

Store Info

Location

#12 Balay Mercado, Zandueta St, San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines.

My Satisfaction Level 

Palate Happiness: 4/5
Tummy Loader: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Budget: Php 100 up per pax