Went here for a quick breakfast. Enjoyed my chocolate banana buttermilk pancake. I was actually overwhelmed with choices. Turns out I can choose between: 1) 2 or 4 pancake layers, 2) blueberry and banana, 3) for each fruit: caramel or chocolate.
Love the black coffee—it did not taste burned or overwhelmingly bitter.
The coffee has double espresso which is really good! It has just the right amount of sweetness.
There is more than just amazing coffee here at caravan black. I was surprised that they serve healthy savory dishes that does not compromise the taste. When you're on a diet, you cut off some of the salt, sugar and carbs so the dish are definitely less appetizing but the good thing is, the dishes served here are definitely healthy and tasty. Like how they substitute adlai for rice to the signature grain bowls and stuff them all with huge servings so each bowls are definitely filling.
We started off with the Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Dip (395php) from their small bites list. It has spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion, cream cheese and they use sourdough bread. This one is good for sharing.
The signature grain bowls we had were the following:
1. Naked Chorizo 360Php
house made naked chorizo, 7-miunte egg, kimchi seasonal grain mix, citrusy kale, house made pickled radish and shallots
2. Lamb Adobo 400php
Lamb Adobo, scrambled egg with tomatoes and onions, house made atchara and mixed grains
3. Smoked Salmon and Garlic Yogurt 430php
Norwegian smoked salmon, 7 minute egg, sautéed garlic and onion grain mix, garlic yogurt, house made roasted tomatoes, citrusy kale and shallots
I definitely enjoyed the Chorizo as it suits my taste less the guilt after finishing an entire bowl. The Lamb is also good, the meat is tender and there is no gamey taste. Also, the Smoked Salmon that has the citrusy flavor to match the fresh fish meat.
Since I wanted to try the dessert, I also had the Caravan French Toast made of Croissant French toast, local Greek style yogurt, berry compote, honey, seasonal house made seed and fruit granola. it does seem like a breakfast meal though but is also a nice palate cleanser. I love the fresh and lively composition of the toast.
Well don't forget the coffee. The story behind the name was actually how these coffees were transported and they describe it via the interiors of the coffee shop. Overall, love the ambience and the service. They source coffee beans from brazil and other parts the Philippines such as Bukidnon. They make good, non-acidic coffees so I enjoyed them definitely. One thing I recommend is the Localmotion - an espresso with coffee jelly, milk and honey syrup.
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