Pilak Silvercraft and Gift Shoppe: A Journey into Baguio’s Living Silver Heritage
Pilak Silvercraft and Gift Shoppe is one of Baguio City’s enduring gateways into the proud tradition of Cordilleran craftsmanship. Located along Leonard Wood Road,
Baguio City
Café Khawa
A Ridge-Top Escape Above Baguio’s Mountain Light
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Café Khawa, located within Camp Khawa along Loakan Road in Baguio City, is all about the view. Perched on a ridge, it offers sweeping mountain panoramas and, on misty mornings, a magical sea of clouds below. Visitors can sip specialty coffee or enjoy light meals like crispy tortilla chips with melted cheese and salsa while taking in the scenery. The cozy cabins at Camp Khawa make it easy to stay longer, whether you’re with a partner, friends, or family, letting you wake up to those breathtaking mountain vistas. The menu, featuring favorites like the Smoked Duck Breast, pairs perfectly with coffee, offering both comfort and flavor. The atmosphere at Café Khawa shifts in the evenings, especially on Fridays when the café comes alive with music. Friday Night Live brings acoustic performances, food, and drinks together, turning this ridge-top retreat within Camp Khawa into a lively getaway. From quiet mornings above the clouds to nights filled with music and laughter, Café Khawa combines incredible views, delicious food, and a welcoming vibe that makes it a must-visit in Baguio.
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A Viewpoint Café Carved Into the Hills of Loakan
High above the bustle of Baguio’s commercial districts, Café Khawa rises along Loakan Road as a ridge-top sanctuary where sweeping mountain views dominate the experience. This hillside café, nestled inside Camp Khawa, offers visitors an uninterrupted panorama of pine forests, rolling ridges, and the ever-changing hues of Cordillera skies. Imagine enjoying a cup of coffee or biting into crispy tortilla chips smothered with melted cheese and salsa while a sea of clouds drifts beneath you. Its placement on the slopes allows travelers to rediscover Baguio from a quieter, elevated perspective that feels both refreshing and intimate.
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Nature-Forward Architecture Framing the Landscape
Café Khawa’s design follows the contours of the mountain. The café uses rustic wooden elements, open decks, and wide viewing platforms that naturally blend with the surrounding terrain. The open-air layout invites guests to sit close to the breeze, listen to the wind brushing through the trees, and enjoy the coolness that settles over the ridge. Every seating corner is oriented toward the horizon, ensuring that the breathtaking views become part of the experience. On certain days, morning fog sweeps across the ridge, making the café feel as though it floats above the valley.
Perfect for Staycation and Glamping
Café Khawa is part of Camp Khawa, making it an ideal destination for a staycation. The camp offers cozy cabins for couples, barkadas, or groups, giving guests the chance to wake up to a stunning sea of clouds just outside their window. Whether it’s a romantic getaway, a friends’ weekend, or a family retreat, the combination of the cabins and the café ensures a unique mountain escape.
Ju8AA Growing Culinary Identity with Local Influences
The menu at Café Khawa reflects a young but promising culinary direction. Its most famous dish is the Smoked Duck Breast, tender and smoky, infused with rich flavors that perfectly complement the scenic dining experience. Guests can also enjoy brunch plates, rice dishes, and light snacks such as crispy tortilla chips smothered with melted cheese and salsa. Coffee remains central to the café’s identity, pairing well with both chilly mornings and misty afternoons. The café is also expanding its offerings, featuring drinks ranging from espresso and hot coffee to iced Americanos, strawberry milk, and even cocktails.
Coffee Culture at a Higher Elevation
Café Khawa encourages guests to savor their drinks slowly, pairing each cup with the shifting moods of the ridge. Morning fog, sunlight filtering through the pines, or the soft golden light of late afternoon all enhance the coffee experience. The café’s focus on quality brews and specialty coffee ensures that each visit is as much about enjoying the beverage as it is about soaking in the mountain scenery.
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Acoustic Evenings and Ridge-Side Socials
Every Friday, Café Khawa comes alive with its Friday Night Live sessions. Acoustic music fills the open-air café as guests enjoy food, drinks, and the company of friends in a relaxed, lantern-lit setting. These evenings provide a cozy contrast to daytime sightseeing and create a vibrant yet intimate social atmosphere at the ridge.
A Photographer’s Playground
Café Khawa is a favorite spot for photographers and content creators. Golden-hour ridges, fog-kissed mornings, and low-hanging seas of clouds provide endless opportunities for stunning landscape shots. Evenings reveal clear skies, offering a peaceful backdrop that contrasts beautifully with Baguio’s city lights. Every visit promises a different scene, influenced by the weather, light, and season.
Community Presence and Local Engagement
The café is steadily growing its role in the Loakan community, generating local employment and encouraging visitors to explore areas outside central Baguio. Café Khawa collaborates with small local producers and artisans while integrating itself into Camp Khawa’s nature-centered tourism ecosystem. This growing local engagement strengthens its position as both a cultural and culinary destination.
Best Times to Visit for Maximum Scenery
Early mornings reward visitors with fog and a soft light over the mountains, perfect for coffee and photography. Late afternoons provide warm hues for dramatic landscapes, while evenings are ideal for experiencing Friday Night Live sessions or simply enjoying the cool air and distant valley lights. Repeat visits offer fresh perspectives, as the mountain scenery evolves throughout the day.
Why Café Khawa Stands Out in Baguio’s Café Landscape
Café Khawa represents a rising trend in Baguio—cafés that emphasize scenery, atmosphere, and experience. Its charm lies in its connection to the natural environment, its comfort-driven cuisine, and the ability to combine a café experience with staycation-style accommodation. With its panoramic views, delicious food, specialty drinks, and weekly live music, Café Khawa is not just a café—it is a complete mountain escape.
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