It was the 1st Sunday of the new year 2022, we woke up early and did a break-in up to Tagaytay. We had a quick stroll at Crosswinds compound, since we arrived early, Napa was still closed, but there’s already a line of customers. The shop was smaller so they can only accommodate limited customers at a time. Nothing much to do, so we headed to our next stop.
Next on our list is Windmill Lausanne, this is our main target for a dine-in, but it did not happen hehe. It’s just a short ride from Napa, there’s this so-called Barangay Road which is like a shortcut especially for motorcycles. The scenery going there is already a treat for the eyes, and once you arrive on this other side of the compound, it’s like your not in Tagaytay 🙂 It’s more serene and wider compared to the previous compound. You can easily spot Café Yama, a newly opened Japanese resto and café, also added to our list as of today, as we plan to visit it soon. Across it, the windmill will surely get your attention, this is Windmill Lausanne.
Yes, it’s pretty picturesque inside and outside. What we did not like is aside from long ques of line, their waiting time to serve your orders is one hour at a minimum. This is also applicable even when you order just their drinks, so goodluck. Though the staff informs you about it ahead, but we think it’s unreasonable, just like us at that time who are in a hurry. We just stepped out from the line and might give this another try on off peak days. They are a Swiss inspired resto and café, price range is of course on the high side, just like it’s sister restaurants, though the food serving is good for 2 persons. Due to flock of customers, given it’s a weekend, the ambiance has lesser points. If you want to enjoy this place, better to visit them off-peak days and hours. Kids were also allowed to roam around just like in Napa. For us, the kids can enjoy it outside, but inside the resto, the space is just small. Make sure to bring your jackets, or added layer of clothes, the breeze in Crosswinds compound is cold.
We don’t want to get caught on the weekend rush traffic of Tagaytay so we went home and decided to have our breakfast along the way. It was just 9:00 am and most of the cafes and restaurants at Silang area are still closed. Still, we tried our luck at Chavez Estate, just in time they are already open when we arrived. It’s a 15 minute drive away from Tagaytay, you can easily spot them along the Aguinaldo Highway. I’ve been eyeing this resto for years now, finally, I got to try it already. 🙂
Wide parking space, free of charge. They now have an extension area for the Alfresco and the other for their bar. Since the breeze is still cold, we chose the alfresco area. We ordered the breakfast platters (Gourmet Tuyo; Angus Tapa), cups of Americano and Latte. Very satisfied with our orders, nice presentation, generous portions, tastes really good even the coffee. Serving time is about 30 minutes. The price range is also on the high side but for us, it’s fair enough and worth it. Would love to visit again and try other selection, or on their bar section.
So that’s our heads up tips on your next resto or café hopping if you plan to drive to Tagaytay. Please rate our post. Thanks!