La Cathedral Cafe in Intramuros: An IG-worthy Rooftop Cafe
Just a stone’s throw from the Manila Cathedral, La Cathedral Cafe is a great spot to take a break while exploring Intramuros.
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Located atop a building behind the majestic Manila Cathedral Cafe is a Carooftop garden is bathed in natural light and surrounded by flourishing plants. As night falls, this place transforms into a romantic spot illuminated by fairy lights, giving off fairytale vibes perfect for dates and special celebrations. The interiors give off a vintage-inspired elegance, complete with iron-wrought tables and chairs, snaking vines, hanging vines, and ornate touches for a truly memorable visit.
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Le Cathedral Cafe offers a breakfast lineup that’ll make you want to wake up early every day. Their Mixed Breakfast options include Filipino favorites like Homemade Beef Tapa (Php 360) and Daing na Bangus (Php 330), along with international classics like Eggs Benedict (Php 320) and Continental Breakfast (Php 385) with pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon.
Omelette lovers can choose from creative variants like Shiitake Mushroom with Truffle Oil (Php 320) or the cheesy Three Cheese Omelette (Php 320) served with toast and salad. And if you’re craving carbs, the Ube Pancake (Php 260) and Nutella Pancake (Php 270) hit the sweet spot.
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For starters and snacks, the cafe serves comfort food with a kick. Try the Crispy Sisig (Php 345) or Chorizo and Gambas (Php 385) for bold Pinoy-Spanish flavors, or go for crowd-faves like Mozzarella Sticks (Php 325) and Chicken Wings (Php 340) with sauces ranging from BBQ to garlic parmesan. Want pasta? Their pasta dishes like Shrimp Aligue (Php 395 solo), Truffle Cream Pasta (Php 420 solo), and Aglio Olio with seafood (Php 370 solo) are to die for!
Their mains celebrate local classics and global comfort food. Feast on Beef Mechado (Php 445 solo), Bistek Tagalog (Php 420 solo), and the deliciously spicy Crispy Bicol Express (Php 395 solo). Seafood lovers, meanwhile, can dig into Chili Garlic Prawns (Php 460 solo) or Prawns in Aligue (Php 480 solo).
And for dessert? There’s a collection of cakes and pastries like Ube Macapuno Cake (Php 215), Strawberry Shortcake (Php 225), and gooey S’mores Brownies (Php 165) that pair perfectly with a hot drink.
Speaking of drinks, Le Cathedral Café doesn’t disappoint. They have Americano (Php 135), Spanish Latte (Php 170 iced) and Salted Caramel Mocha (Php 160 hot). Non-coffee drinkers can go for Matcha Latte (Php 165 iced), a Strawberry Smoothie (₱195), or one of their signature frappes like Cookies and Cream (They serve a variety of espresso drinks such as lattes (starts at Php 135), cappuccinos (Php 135), and frappes (starts at Php 165) alongside freshly baked muffins (their blueberry ones get good buzz).
With a menu this packed, it’s easy to see why this palce is a hit from sunrise to sundown.
Planning something special? La Cathedral Cafe’s roofdeck is perfect for proposals, bridal showers, birthdays, and even intimate wedding ceremonies! Their event package includes a beautiful balloon or floral backdrop, exclusive use of Area 1 for three hours, full table setup, and consumable food and drinks. It’s ideal for groups of 10 to 40 people, just enough for an unforgettable, cozy celebration with friends and loved ones.
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If you’re exploring Intramuros, visiting the Manila Cathedral, and in need of a delightful pause, Le Cathedral Cafe is the perfect pit stop. It offers a great mix of colonial vibe, quality brew, and IG-worthy views of the walled city.
