It is part of Filipino culture to make a stop from churches and religious shrines.  Located on the way to the National Shrine of Mount Samat is Ima Flora's Pamangan. 


Ima Flora's Pamangan is a huge eatery that offers an unbelieavably affordable buffet for 200 php and ala carte budget meals ranging from 70 php to 400 php.


The dishes it serves are popular Filipino home dishes.

It offers a refreshing wooden cabin ambiance. 


Buffet (200 php)
We opted for the buffet because it is a steal deal!  Look at all the dish options for only 200 php!


These are replenished quite often.


Among the dishes I enjoyed the most are: ♥ Crispy Talangka, ♥ Langka, ♥ Green Mango Salad, and ♥ Sweetened Cassava.


Big groups are very welcome here as it has really long tables.


You can see different kinds of people dining here from families to friends, bikers and both locals and tourists alike.  Did I mention, it also offers free WiFi?

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Before or after heading of to the National Shrine of Mount Samat, make a meal stopover for Ima Flora's Pamangan.  You won't regret it!  It also has a pasalubong store which I found to be convenient.

Saverde is not located on a famous mall or at a main stream corner lot.  In fact, it is found in a conspicuous alley. 

Yet, it is full even on a typical weekday.

It may not look much from the outside, but you'll find it cozy once you step in.


Saverde has a lot of options from food to drinks.  I noticed most customers already know what to order so they could probably tell that we were tourists as we took a lot of time in deciding what to order.  What shocked us was the unbelievably cheap pricing!

If you're a fan of nighttime al fresco, don't you agree this is a decent spot?  It's not as popular as the air-conditioned areas though.

Saverde also has this pink hue function room.

Food

Buttermilk Toast (20 php)

When I first saw this, what I thought was.  Why don't they raise the price?  Are they even earning?  If I ordered a toast like this in any cafe in Manila it would surely be over a 100 php.  Believe me this
Buttermilk Toast is as good as it looks!  I am so willing to pay much more for it.  

Beef Tapa (75 php)

My favorite Filipino breakfast is actually Tapa.  I have a narrow preference when it comes to tapa.  Believe it or not, I am one of the few who did not fall in love with the tapa of famous Tapa chains like Tapa King and Rufo's.  But, I loved Saverde's Beef Tapa.  It looks so gourmet yet check out the price and you'll surely be surprised!

Chicken in a Basket (130 php)

The Chicken in a Basket is a great dish to order for sharing.  Because of the cozy ambiance, I'm sure you and you're companions would want to stay a bit longer.  You can munch on this to enjoy your stay even more.

Ice Blends

Iced Cafe Latte (60 php)

This is by far the cheapest coffee drink I have ever encountered!  I found it to be a bit sweet for my taste because I'm a black coffee drinker but my companions loved this!  Plus points for presentation too right?

♥ Mango Burst (60 php)

For a hot summer day, I can't help but be pleased by the refreshing Saverde  Mango Burst upon first sip!  I truly enjoyed this that I would order this over coffee drinks. 

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Saverde Coffee Shop reminds us that there are so many homegrown industries out there that deserve to be discovered! When visiting Bataan, check out Saverde Coffee Shop - Bataan's Leading Homegrown Coffee Shop in Abucay, Bataan.

GGJ's Special Sweet Peanut and Brittle Nuts (33 php)

GGJ's Special Sweet Peanut and Brittle Nuts (33 php)

RB Special Sweet Buko (33 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict