That time when we were in Boracay Island, we were looking for an eatery/cafe/restaurant near our stay-in place where we could have a quick breakfast. We walked for a few minutes right after we reached the beachfront.
We passed by a simple eatery with a signed REAL COFFEE & TEA SHOP. The word "coffee" caught my attention because I was in dire need of one. Despite this, we decided to walk further...
Upon realizing that it would still take us 10-15 more minutes to find a place to eat with the path we chose, we ended up going back to Real Coffee & Tea Cafe. And I was glad we did!
It was but a simple local eatery but I noticed on the signage "est 1996". That would mean the business has been running for more than 27 years now! Another signage also says "Home of the Original Calamansi Muffins" which later on I bought a box to share with my family. It did taste like a calamansi and was so delicious.
They have a huge poster showing the menu so you can get a glance at what they offer. They offer a variety of coffee drinks, tea, fruit shakes, breakfast meals, and salads. Besides the calamansi muffin, they have brownies & cookies.
The lady at the counter told us that we can order upstairs and so we went. I then noticed these hundreds of photos on the wall. As I looked at them closely, they were all pictures of their guests throughout those years.
Here is their recipe for Love:
When I was about to climb the stairs, I then noticed the sign "MILLION DOLLAR VIEW". It took me some time to understand what it meant until I reached the 2nd floor.
This was the Seaview Balcony...
The place is quite simple with wooden frames, tables, and chairs. It's an open-air floor though there are a few electric fans around. The one thing that stands out in this place is the hundreds of photos covered all over the tables and even on the counter covers. It was a unique concept and shows that they value their customers.
Only then we chose to sit at the far end table did we see the Million Dollar View...
The view was just breathtaking! The sea, the white sand, the coconut trees, and people just enjoying their time at the beach. It was just beautiful, relaxing scenery that you would only get to see on the balcony. No wonder they named it a million-dollar view.
As for the food, I ordered Eggs on Toast which costs Php 170 or $3.09 paired with Cappucino also at Php 170 or $3.09. So a total of $6. I am a light eater during breakfasts so it was enough to satiate my taste buds before heading to our workshops later that day.
We stayed for an hour as we silently enjoyed the coffee, food, and breathtaking scenery. The place is worth it, if not for the food, then for that Million Dollar View. 😉
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I was looking forward to seeing the original calamansi muffins.. Hehe. the view is really breathtaking...
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I did have some pictures of the calamansi muffins but still have to find it pa 😂... pero lami jud xa.
Matry nga recipe nla hehe
I like their recipes for love, it is indeed true. We need all of them to have a happy and longer relationship.
Another thing that makes me read twice is the one that is hand written, small mind discuss people naku Dito ata na fall Ang mga marites natin ngayon hehehe. Average minds discuss events and great minds discuss ideas. I like this, napapaisip Ako hehehe.
About the million dollar view, di Naman talaga mabayaran Ang Ganda Ng view na Makita mo doon.
When I read that too, I felt guilty for having small minds minsan. Hindi ko kasi mapigilan ma inis sa ibang tao 😂
And yes, nothing could compare with the view!
Hahaha lahat Nan siguro tayo may small minds di lang Minsan, always din hahaha
Ang bongga ng pictures! I like the against the light.💗
Kalamansi muffin is the hype in Boracay. Too bad I did not visit this place, ugh. Maybe next time!
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Thanks jiji! It was my first time tasting the calamansi muffins! New, delicious taste. Was thinking of how amazing it would be just to travel the world to taste the local cuisines. Perhaps in my next lifetime 😂
My goodness!!! That really was a "million dollar view" they were not lying!!! I could have sat there all day and stared at that! It looks like a really awesome place all round and I love all the simplistic character of it - the decor, the photos everywhere and all the fun memorabilia all over the place. I guess it must be a real favorite of the locals because to have survived 27 years even through covid and lockdown and everything... that is really impressive!
I appreciate simple places like this that connects us with the local, history, and culture of the place. And the view was just amazing! I couldn't get over it... And yes, it seemed it was a favorite of locals and also tourists alike because of how cozy, and just natural the brings place. Not to mention the smiling ladies who attended to our orders.
Oh yes, yes YES to smiling ladies taking orders! A waiter or waitress really do have the power to make or break any experience, no matter how good the view. I also enjoy more "authentic" places where you can feel "at home". Fancy is nice every now and again, but I am a barefoot kind of girl, so yes... that is definitely my taste!
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namiss ko tuloy ang Bora .Been there 3x
I went there last year and this year and still can't get over with the vibes there.
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Amazing view. Truly million dollars!
Thank you so much dehai!
Wow, I hope I can visit this shop when I get there ;) I am so excited by the view that you shared, it was indeed breathtaking, a million dollar view :)
Yes! Hope you can travel as many places as you need to.
The view is truly outstanding!☺️ I could be here all day, enjoying the food and the view. (di guro pwede tambay diri?hehe)
Pwede rjud tambay ay basta order lng og cape, fights na kaayo! 😂
Hahaha! Kana miss @indayclara , nindot kaayo na. Hehe bitaw oiyy, the view is spectacular gyud😍