We, Filipinos, are naturally food lovers. When we were young, there were these foods that our parents and our grandparents, especially, will surely love to prepare for us. There were also these foods that are distinct dish or menu of our family, and are even pass on from generation to generation. During feasts or occasions, there are still these foods that will always be present on our table tops. Who are not familiar with foods like biko, suman, puto and bibingka? These are just some of the foods I grew up munching that are really prepared at home and are made with love. As you are reading this, do you have in mind that famous delicacy your family is known to prepare? (Let me know through your comments below).
As I came to Cebu last year, I became fascinated with the city’s lights, with the unlimited offerings of some food shops and restaurants and its interior designs, the tastes of trendsetting milkteas and frappes and mostly with the instagrammable designs most of cafés and coffee shops have. However, my country-girl heart still seeks for that dishes I grew up with, and sometimes miss and wish to find some of those delicacies in the heart of Cebu. As I was browsing my Facebook newsfeed, I happen to see this post and my heart skipped a bit!
Thank God, that in this vast town like Cebu City, I finally found the meriendas and local delicacies I am mostly familiar with. Not only that I found them, but what also delights my travel-spirit heart is I can pair these delicacies special in my heart while having a scenic mountain view. How lovely would that be, right? So with great excitement and without a doubt, to finally taste these long-time favorite delicacies we all grew up loving, I invited my friends to come and have fun!
As we arrived in the place, it was raining so hard, so hard that we can hardly see the mountain top. However, this did not worry us, because we were welcomed by a foggy mountain which we can rarely see and experience in the city, so we were enjoying our mug with that foggy background. The fun just started…
We had the chance to interview one of its co-owner, Ms. Divine Valiente, and we were inspired by their aspirations for the café. Maharlicup does not only give you a perfect view for your perfect mug, but more importantly, they showcase varied local delicacies all over the Philippines. Each delicacy has its own story, each representing its town. When you come to Maharlicup, you’re like touring around the Philippines, each is represented with a famous local delicacy. At the moment, most of their delicacies come from the different towns of Cebu, so more like you’re knowing the culture of Cebuanos through their delicacies served at Maharlicup.
Below are Maharlicup’s main local delicacies that you can check and taste when you visit at their place.
FUNFACT: Torta de Argao’s secret ingredient is the coconut wine or “tuba”, plus the sugar sprinkles and grated cheese atop.
At some random times, Maharlicup also serves varied delicacies that some locals would bring into their café. They support micro entrepreneurs by purchasing these homemade delicacies and displaying it in their shop. By doing so, they help the small entrepreneurs get a sustainable living.
Imagine yourself having snacks here with your friends and families, and automatically, you were able to help out and support local communities without getting an idea! But now that you’re reading this, I hope you’ll support even more by spreading the news and sharing this good news to everyone!
I hope that you can come by at Maharlicup if you want to escape the noisy and busy street of the city. Or if you will bring some friends to Sirao, don’t miss the chance to drop by at this café as this is only by the Transcentral Highway. It is highly encouraged to come at golden hours to maximize the mountainous view. Most of the café’s loyal customers are bikers who pass by at 6AM having their runs.
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Other Information
Location: Brgy.Malubog, Transcentral Highway, Busay, Cebu City
Operating Hours: 6AM to 10PM
Facebook Page: Maharlicup
How to get there?
- From JY Mall, ride a motorcycle (habal-habal) with a one-way fare of 75php to 100php.
- You may ride a taxi or grab, however oftentimes, it is difficult to go back to city proper unless you ask the driver to wait for you and pay them with meter off.
- You can also ride a taxi/grab going there and ride a habal-habal in going back to JY Mall.
Here’s a google map when you are coming from JY Square Mall to Maharlicup.
Happy munching, my dear laagans! Don’t forget to tag me when you had the chance to come by! Happy wandering!
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