{"id":60384,"date":"2025-08-11T15:38:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T07:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=60384"},"modified":"2025-08-11T15:38:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T07:38:12","slug":"la-cathedral-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/manila\/la-cathedral-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"La Cathedral Cafe in Intramuros: An IG-worthy Rooftop Cafe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Just a stone\u2019s throw from the Manila Cathedral, <strong>La Cathedral Cafe<\/strong> is a great spot to take a break while exploring Intramuros.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60387 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/468842175_492663063833196_3455916185617058573_n-747x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"747\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/468842175_492663063833196_3455916185617058573_n-747x1024.jpg 747w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/468842175_492663063833196_3455916185617058573_n-437x600.jpg 437w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/468842175_492663063833196_3455916185617058573_n-159x218.jpg 159w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/468842175_492663063833196_3455916185617058573_n-768x1053.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/468842175_492663063833196_3455916185617058573_n.jpg 1033w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from La Cathedral Cafe<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60388 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/122764367_1398217157194441_1014064402412662932_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/122764367_1398217157194441_1014064402412662932_n.jpg 864w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/122764367_1398217157194441_1014064402412662932_n-540x600.jpg 540w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/122764367_1398217157194441_1014064402412662932_n-196x218.jpg 196w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/122764367_1398217157194441_1014064402412662932_n-768x853.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60389 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/480606102_955425100082079_4655539298698728879_n-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/480606102_955425100082079_4655539298698728879_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/480606102_955425100082079_4655539298698728879_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/480606102_955425100082079_4655539298698728879_n-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/480606102_955425100082079_4655539298698728879_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/480606102_955425100082079_4655539298698728879_n.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGES from La Cathedral Cafe<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"857\">Le Cathedral Cafe offers a breakfast lineup that\u2019ll 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 (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>330), along with international classics like Eggs Benedict (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>320) and Continental Breakfast (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>385) with pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"857\">Omelette lovers can choose from creative variants like Shiitake Mushroom with Truffle Oil (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>320) or the cheesy Three Cheese Omelette (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>320) served with toast and salad. And if you&#8217;re craving carbs, the Ube Pancake (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>260) and Nutella Pancake (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>270) hit the sweet spot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1396\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60386 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/470145186_1147329727020211_3905398633476358954_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/470145186_1147329727020211_3905398633476358954_n.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/470145186_1147329727020211_3905398633476358954_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/470145186_1147329727020211_3905398633476358954_n-174x218.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from La Cathedral Cafe<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1396\">For starters and snacks, the cafe serves comfort food with a kick. Try the Crispy Sisig (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>345) or Chorizo and Gambas (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>385) for bold Pinoy-Spanish flavors, or go for crowd-faves like Mozzarella Sticks (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>325) and Chicken Wings (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>340) with sauces ranging from BBQ to garlic parmesan. Want pasta? Their pasta dishes like Shrimp Aligue (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>395 solo), Truffle Cream Pasta (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>420 solo), and Aglio Olio with seafood (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>370 solo) are to die for!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1912\">Their mains celebrate local classics and global comfort food. Feast on Beef Mechado (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>445 solo), Bistek Tagalog (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>420 solo), and the deliciously spicy Crispy Bicol Express (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>395 solo). Seafood lovers, meanwhile, can dig into Chili Garlic Prawns (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>460 solo) or Prawns in Aligue (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>480 solo).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1912\">And for dessert? There\u2019s a collection of cakes and pastries like Ube Macapuno Cake (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>215), Strawberry Shortcake (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>225), and gooey S\u2019mores Brownies (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>165) that pair perfectly with a hot drink.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2435\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Speaking of drinks, Le Cathedral Caf\u00e9 doesn\u2019t disappoint. They have Americano (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>135), Spanish Latte (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>170 iced) and Salted Caramel Mocha (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>160 hot). Non-coffee drinkers can go for Matcha Latte (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Php <\/span>165 iced), a Strawberry Smoothie (\u20b1195), or one of their signature frappes like Cookies and Cream (<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">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)<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2435\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With a menu this packed, it\u2019s easy to see why this palce is a hit from sunrise to sundown.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2435\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Planning something special? La Cathedral Cafe\u2019s 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\u2019s ideal for groups of 10 to 40 people, just enough for an unforgettable, cozy celebration with friends and loved ones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2435\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/471227201_2460481190968027_8614370345660135976_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/471227201_2460481190968027_8614370345660135976_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/471227201_2460481190968027_8614370345660135976_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/471227201_2460481190968027_8614370345660135976_n-164x218.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from La Cathedral Cafe<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"622\">If you\u2019re exploring Intramuros, visiting the Manila Cathedral, and in need of a delightful pause, <strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"468\">Le Cathedral Cafe<\/strong> is the perfect pit stop. It offers a great mix of colonial vibe, quality brew, and IG-worthy views of the walled city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just a stone\u2019s throw from the Manila Cathedral, La Cathedral Cafe is a great spot to take a break while exploring Intramuros.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":60390,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,72,164],"tags":[1810,7382,1814,7381,7379],"class_list":["post-60384","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manila","category-cafe-resto","category-intramuros","tag-cafes-in-intramuros","tag-events-place-in-intramuros","tag-intramuros","tag-le-cathedral-cafe","tag-manila-cathedral"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60384","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=60384"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60391,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60384\/revisions\/60391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}