{"id":14233,"date":"2016-09-07T16:10:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T08:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=14233"},"modified":"2019-08-15T19:02:30","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T11:02:30","slug":"7th-heavens-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/cafe-resto\/7th-heavens-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"7th Heaven\u2019s Caf\u00e9: A Curbside Gourmet Stop in Banaue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7th Heaven\u2019s Caf\u00e9 | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JxAm8A4oP5o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Banaue\u2019s best restaurants and caf\u00e9s are often found in lodges that are within or just a few minutes outside of town. Each homegrown restaurant offers something different that all travelers will appreciate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">One of the most recommended and most popular of these homegrown restaurants is <strong>7<sup>th<\/sup> Heaven\u2019s Caf\u00e9\u00a0<\/strong>along the\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Rd.<\/strong> in <strong>Brgy. Poblacion, Banaue<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32736\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/7th-Heavens-Cafe_Banaue_Philippine-Primer.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/7th-Heavens-Cafe_Banaue_Philippine-Primer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/7th-Heavens-Cafe_Banaue_Philippine-Primer-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/7th-Heavens-Cafe_Banaue_Philippine-Primer-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>7th Heaven&#8217;s Cafe may be\u00a0a simple restaurant, but its views are breathtaking.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32737\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/7th-Heavens-Cafe-Exterior_Philippine-Primer.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/7th-Heavens-Cafe-Exterior_Philippine-Primer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/7th-Heavens-Cafe-Exterior_Philippine-Primer-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/7th-Heavens-Cafe-Exterior_Philippine-Primer-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Look for this interesting gateway to 7th Heaven&#8217;s.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Originally known as\u00a0Caf\u00e9 Ad Banaue,\u00a0the cafe-restaurant is now known as 7th Heaven&#8217;s named after a TV series&#8212;which talks about how a couple manages to keep their romance alive while tending to seven children. The TV series is a favorite of <strong>Louie Ocden<\/strong>, owner of 7th Heaven&#8217;s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Dining at the cafe\u00a0is very casual, and guests can come in as they please. The main theme of the restaurant\u2019s design revolves around wood carvings, which are also apparent in their tables, fashioned from wood\u2013an abundant resource in the area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32734\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center003.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center003.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center003-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center003-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Wood-carved tables, chairs, and decorations stay true to its ethnic roots.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">It is one of the restaurants with fantastic views of Banaue and its rice terraces. Located at the top of the town, it has sweeping views of both the town of Banaue and the surrounding terraces, with a veranda for those who want to enjoy their food with the view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32733\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Veranda_7th-Heavens-Cafe_Philippine-Primer.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Veranda_7th-Heavens-Cafe_Philippine-Primer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Veranda_7th-Heavens-Cafe_Philippine-Primer-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Veranda_7th-Heavens-Cafe_Philippine-Primer-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Enjoy your food with stunning views of the rice terraces.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">The caf\u00e9\u2019s concept is also simple. They serve food with ingredients\u00a0sourced from Banaue&#8212;but with a modern touch. Some of the dishes served at 7<sup>th<\/sup> Heaven\u2019s were inspired by\u00a0Louie&#8217;s time spent in Baguio City.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Among their best-selling dishes is the <strong>Honey Cured Liempo (Php 180)<\/strong>\u2013an all-time favorite among expats. This is made of a hearty platter of grilled slices\u00a0of pork belly, marinated in honey and spices, making up a sweet and savory treat that is sure to leave you wanting for more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32735\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center002.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center002.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center002-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center002-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Honey Cured Liempo (Php 180)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Other highlights on their menu include their tasty\u00a0<strong>Fish Fingers (Php 150)<\/strong>\u00a0or breaded fish fillet, as well as their sumptuous and creamy bowl of <strong>Chicken Curry (Php 170)<\/strong>\u00a0made\u00a0with coconut milk. The latter is perfect\u00a0to munch on with the cool climate of Banaue&#8212;its spice can surely warm you best!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32730\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center001.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center001-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Banaue-Ifugao_Philippine-Primer_Filipino-Travel-Center001-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Fish Fingers (Php 150)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32731\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Fathers-Curry_7th-Heavens-Cafe_Philippine-Primer.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Fathers-Curry_7th-Heavens-Cafe_Philippine-Primer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Fathers-Curry_7th-Heavens-Cafe_Philippine-Primer-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/Fathers-Curry_7th-Heavens-Cafe_Philippine-Primer-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Father&#8217;s Curry (Php 170)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their coffee is also a must-try as they sell Ifugao Robusta coffee and blends of <\/span><b>Ifugao and Sagada Arabica (Php 280).<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">7<sup>th<\/sup> Heaven\u2019s also offers simple lodging with rooms that can either be private or shared. As with most lodges in Banaue, their rooms are suited for those who prefer minimal comforts: a bathroom, bed, and views of the terraces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>How to get here<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">From Manila by car,<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0it takes approximately 10 hours to reach Banaue via NLEX (North Luzon Expressway), SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway), and TPLEX (Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon reaching Banaue (specifically Banaue Hotel), turn to\u00a0Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Rd. in Brgy. Poblacion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will spot 7th Heaven&#8217;s on the curbside of the road 4 mins. from Banaue Hotel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>A version of this appeared in Philippine Primer&#8217;s Japanese (Vol. 135) and English (Vol. 40) magazines.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most recommended and most popular of these homegrown restaurants is 7th Heaven\u2019s Caf\u00e9 along the Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Rd. in Brgy. Poblacion, Banaue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":32738,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3529,3921,72],"tags":[3582,3581,3535,3556,280,3583,3584,3585,3557],"class_list":["post-14233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-banaue-2019","category-banaue-restaurant-2019","category-cafe-resto","tag-7th-heavens","tag-7th-heavens-cafe","tag-banaue","tag-banaue-ifugao","tag-cafe","tag-fathers-curry","tag-fish-fingers","tag-honey-cured-liempo","tag-ifugao"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14233"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34093,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14233\/revisions\/34093"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}