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!
La Bella is located at Tagaytay, near the Radar Station and Puzzle Mansion. It’s a developing residential and commercial compound tucked from the main road, just entering their gates will give you that relaxing and posh vibe.
The place has a Santorini theme and I’m lovin’ the architectural style, their interiors..it’s uncommon. Since it’s a smaller compound with lots of greens, it has a serene and calming feeling. Opposite to Dear’s preference of being on a high-rise tower and close to well known establishments.
Instagrammable, as what the millennials label on hip and trendy places, that’s what you’ll have during your stay at La Bella. But for me, I just love the place for being so unique and again, relaxing.
Another unforgettable moment on this staycation is our baby’s first swimming, yey! She’s 4 months old now and another experience was added, her parents likes to swim..especially her mom 😂
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This is a late post, we visited Tagaytay again, the nearest to our place for a holiday or just over the weekend. It was Black Saturday to Easter Sunday, we booked a unit at SMDC Wind Residences via AirBnB app.
We started our Saturday by visiting my favorite chapel in Tagaytay at Little Souls Sisters Convent. Then, we had lunch at Concha’s Garden Cafe since check in time at the unit is still at 2:00pm.
It was Black Saturday, we expected more guests checking in, there was a line and the lobby of Tower 4’s flocked with arriving and leaving guests. It’s already near 3:00pm when we entered the unit, you can see the entire unit’s photos below.
We did not roamed around the compound of Wind Residences, we just went to the nearby Hypermarket to buy groceries for the night and Pizza Hut on the ground floor. Baby’s 2 months old when we had this trip and so we chose to stay indoors and enjoy the very cold air-conditioning of the unit hehe, simply rest overnight and have family bonding.
Parking area is a bit far from the towers, you’d have to ride their shuttle or just walk like Dear did. The clubhouse and pool area, is near the parking area, and as expected it was flocked again with guests of all ages.
Overall, the booked unit is nice, it gave all the necessities one should have during an overnight stay. It’s a spacious unit that can fit even up to 5 persons, they also have 2 mattresses aside from the bed. It has a basic interior and not located in higher floors but good enough for a quick stay. We checked out earlier than 12:00pm to avoid other guests at the lobby.
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