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Family restaurant in Baguio, Benguet
What should I order at The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant?
What to order
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Buttered Chicken
Most frequently praised in the reviews for being delicious, savory, and a favorite of many diners. Reviewers also note its generous serving size, making it a great value for groups.
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Cream Puff
Repeatedly recommended as a must-try pastry and described as the restaurant’s famous item. Reviewers call it the best cream puff and a good pasalubong option.
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Bulalo
Recommended for being both affordable and tasty, with a very generous portion. It stands out as a satisfying value meal.
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Crispy Pata
Specifically recommended by reviewers as a dish worth ordering. It is mentioned alongside the restaurant’s huge servings and good value for money.
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Bird's Nest Soup
Called out as a recommended dish for groups and part of the restaurant’s generous, hearty menu. It appears in a positive list of items worth trying.
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Yema Cake
Mentioned as one of the recommended pastries, suggesting it is a popular sweet item to try after the meal.
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Carrot Cake
Praised for being moist and tasting like real carrot, making it a well-liked dessert or pasalubong item.
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Sinigang
Described as really good by a reviewer, making it a positively mentioned savory dish worth trying.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
About The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant
The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant is a family restaurant, breakfast restaurant, cafe, and restaurant in Baguio, Benguet. It serves Filipino and Chinese dishes, with reviewers consistently praising the very generous serving sizes, budget-friendly prices, and tasty food. The restaurant is known for its buttered chicken, pancit, chopsuey, lechon kawali, and pastries like cream puffs and yema cake. Reviews also note that it can get very busy, especially during peak hours, with long lines and waits that are often considered worth it.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Frequently asked
What is The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant known for?
It is best known for buttered chicken, especially the spicy or savory versions served with thick breading and sauce, plus very large portions. Reviewers also repeatedly mention cream puffs and other pastries, and say the food is tasty and good value for money in Baguio.
What dishes are most recommended at The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant?
Reviewers most often highlight buttered chicken, pancit, chopsuey, lechon kawali, bulalo, crispy pata, sinigang, cream puffs, and yema cake. The standout theme is that the portions are huge, so many of these dishes can be shared or taken out after a meal.
What is the atmosphere like at The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant?
The vibe is casual, trendy, and busy, with a spacious multi-floor dining area that can feel lively and a bit noisy. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners, and several reviews mention a local, no-frills experience with robot servers adding a memorable touch.
Is The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently describe it as super budget friendly and worth the money, especially because portions are ginormous and often enough for 2 to 3 people. Its listed price range is ₱1 to 500, which matches the repeated comments about affordable meals like bulalo and combo plates.
When is the best time to visit The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant?
Weekdays and earlier hours are easier, since reviews say the restaurant often has long lines and can be full during peak lunch and dinner times. One review noted no line around 11 am, while another said the line outside was very long after 1 pm, so timing matters if you want a shorter wait.
Is parking available at The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot is available.
Is The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, The Original Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant is good for kids.
