Sabroso Café Bistro – The Game Changer

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Last night, I visited this resto named Sabroso Café Bistro in the west part of Tagum City. The decision to eat on this place was really unplanned because that time I was really tired and very hungry since me and my volleyball friends played some action. Shoutout to them!!! Anyway, I bet this writing is a timely one because I just recently started my blogging and it was my first time to eat on this place, too.

To tell you honestly, even if it was my first time eating here, it wasn’t my first time to visit this place. It’s just that, when I first came here, this café bistro had been a victim of the rotational brownout here in the city. It’s too bad to use ‘victim’ on this. Haha. That’s why we opted to transfer to another place since they don’t have a generator set and we aren’t the ones who enjoy candle-lit dinner. But luckily, on my second visit last night, no circumstances happened. Location-wise, the place is a bit far from the ‘centro’ of Tagum City. You need a five-minute trike ride in order to reach this place. You can visit them at 0235, Pioneer Avenue, Manantan Highway, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

As soon as you arrive in this place, you can hardly see the signboard. I can still remember the first time we went here, we were lost because we can’t find any Sabroso signage! We even reached the Provincial Capitol. Hahaha. If you’re from Tagum, you can tell that’s really far. The driver, too, is not that familiar about the place. So, all of us were lost. But internet saved us from that dilemma; Google Maps to be precise. You know why we can’t find them? Their signage was being blocked by a tree. Like srsly? Yeah. Just look at this picture. I hope they can fix that in no time. It’s really hard to guess where and how to get there not seeing any signages. Additionally, even if they don’t really have a parking lot, customers can use the sidemost part of the highway to park since the highway is wide enough.

Processed with VSCOcam with c1 preset — They have books and board games available to be used while enjoying a meal here in Sabroso.

The ambience of the place is good for chilling and relaxing with friends but not more than five in a group. They really have nice ideas on their business plan. They have books and magazine if you want to read and they also have different board games to play on! This place is really for friends and families! Here, you can bond with whoever you are with. Not mentioning, when I asked the server if they have wifi, she just pointed this sign (look at the picture please). See? They are anti-social networks. Haha.

Just kidding! I admire their technique on not having internet connection because it will invoke personal communication with the diners and also, it will somehow lessens their expenses by not paying any internet plans. Clever! The only downside in this place, in terms of the interior, is the size of the place. The dining area is so small that will make the path narrower. They too have small tables and small chairs. It makes me feel a little bit of discomfort. Also, some of their tables and chairs are semi-worn out. It’s repairable that’s why it isn’t a big deal.

File_000 — Pork Tunkatsu on the lower left and the rest of the order

Now, let’s get in to the eating part! We ordered PORK TUNKATSU and THAI SWEET AND SOUR FISH for main dish. We also ordered PESTO SHRIMP SCAMPI for pasta, CHEESECAKE IN A JAR for dessert and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE MILKSHAKE for drinks. We also added POOR MAN NACHOS. As with the PORK TUNKATSU, the sauce tastes like genuine. If you love a sweet approach on a sauce in a Tunkatsu, you better try this. On the other hand, the THAI SWEET AND SOUR FISH hasn’t really gave me an impact. The fish was breaded and the bread was slightly overcooked. It is hard to bite especially me, having braces. The sauce also is too sweet. I’m searching for the sourness since the name itself says sweet and sour. The PESTO SHRIMP SCAMPI is rather better than expected. There is an extra kick on this because it’s a little bit spicy and I love spicy. But. But. But. The picture in the menu is really different from the actual course. Haha. You know, it’s a little bit frustrating if you expect something and your expectation isn’t the one you’re expecting. Quite a twister. LoL. Also, their shrimp scampi is unpeeled and undeveined. Peeling a shrimp is a rigorous job especially if you are already eating. About the CHEESECAKE IN A JAR, again, the image in the menu is quite different from the actual dessert. But it’s forgivable, the foamy texture of the cream and it’s sweetness is just enough to enjoy the moment. The blueberries are also enjoyable since I love blueberry cheesecakes.Meanwhile, the STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE MILKSHAKE is love. It’s really sweet in a nice way. I bet children and children-at-heart will enjoy and will satisfy their sweet tooth with this. The POOR MAN NACHOS, though we laugh at this because of its name (no offense), is giving justice of being a nacho. Their nacho is one of the thinest and it’s east to bite. The toppings are also superb including its cheese. Though, it has named as Poor Man’s, the well-offs can also have enjoyment eating this.Price-wise, they really maintain their affordable menu but not compromising their food. They are one of the cafés here in the city which delivers cheap but expensive taste. You can see their menu on the gallery below.