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“Barako Boy: A hidden gem for coffee and food lovers”
Review of Barako Boy

Barako Boy
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Reviewed October 22, 2017 via mobile

Once again, I had the opportunity to visit this literally-hidden gem in Tuguegarao. The place is not really seen if you will pass by the streets of Tuguegarao, it is in front of Joselina Hotel and behind the Petron gas station in Caggay, but I am pretty sure that you will say that it is worthwhile to search for the establishment. This visit is not my first time, as a matter of fact, I have seen how the food menu evolved. But first, I want to talk about their coffee.
Variety? Yes, a vast selection of coffee blends to choose from, but my favorite is the Ybanag brew. I like my coffee simple, black, and with brown sugar or muscovado. This blend is one of the main reasons why I keep coming back. It's smooth, not too strong, with just the right amount of coffee kick. I love this blend, they sell the beans too if you want to bring some for the family. I am a black coffee drinker, Ybanag brew and the other blends such as the Barako and the flavored ones are just as good.

The food: delicious. I was a little surprised to see that the food menu has evolved. Their version of Carabao meat Tapsilog is my favorite, but I also like the local longganisa, my usual order in my previous visits. The flavor of the carabeef tapa is just amazing. We have our own recipe of carabeef tapa in our home in Iguig, but if you are in Tuguegarao, the carabeef tapa is a quick fix. They have pasta in their menu, and I am aiming to taste them in the future. The Pigar-pigar (an Ilocano dish, they also use carabeef, which is very nice!) and the ever famous Pancit Batil-patung is now in the menu. Their version of Batil-patung is superb! They have the sizzling version, but I tried the simpler presentation. The pancit was cooked just right. I have tasted this dish in other eateries or restos, but I love their version because the noodles is not over cooked, and my tastebuds doesn't detect any MSG in the pancit. There is so much to try and talk about in the food and coffee menu, so I must say that it would be really worth the visit if you are in town, not to mention how the interior of the structure was presented. I love the vintage look and the furniture sets were just so right for the interior design. Kudos to the chef and the owner.

Date of visit: October 2017
Thank jillbertc2015
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Reviewed August 21, 2017 via mobile

Anyone that has really been to this place will be fair and say its bad.

Any shake you order taste the same. It taste like water.

Food is not good. I have no idea who is reviewing this place.

I will never return.

Date of visit: May 2017
5  Thank DannyBlahz
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Reviewed May 11, 2017 via mobile

I can't say anything good about this place. The food is bad. The service is bad. I dare you to order any of their shakes. They all taste the same.. just like water. Never again.

Date of visit: May 2017
1  Thank DannyBlahz
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Reviewed September 16, 2016 via mobile

Great coffee selection (blends and brew method)
Food is good,nothing really stands out. Prices are ok, except for the extra hotdog that i ordered that costs 50php.

Date of visit: September 2016
Thank Joshua S
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Reviewed July 15, 2016 via mobile

I had high hopes for this place. Went there at around 10am. Service crew were a bit busy with we don't know what, and at times ignored us. Upon order of 3 meal plates with coffee took a long time to serve. Coffee was served first, cups were small. Our orders came just as I was about to finish my coffee. Though the food was good, probably this place can be nicer if it was air-conditioned.

Date of visit: July 2016
Thank M A V
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