Guidebook for Cebu City
Shopping
Cross the street into the Ayala mall where there are shops that sell clothes, sim cards, souvenirs, food, groceries and all other essentials that you may need for your trip. The mall is mostly air conditioned except for the middle courtyard.
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Ayala Center Cebu
Cross the street into the Ayala mall where there are shops that sell clothes, sim cards, souvenirs, food, groceries and all other essentials that you may need for your trip. The mall is mostly air conditioned except for the middle courtyard.
Rustan's supermarket is located in the basement of the Ayala mall. They sell fresh bread, meat, fish, vegetables, rice and all other groceries that you may need.
Above the market is the department store selling clothes shoes, make up--
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The Marketplace
6000 Archbishop Reyes AveRustan's supermarket is located in the basement of the Ayala mall. They sell fresh bread, meat, fish, vegetables, rice and all other groceries that you may need.
Above the market is the department store selling clothes shoes, make up--
Food Scene
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Ayala Terraces
Biliran RoadThey serve the original ice blended mocha.
Starbucks
If you miss drinking starbucks.
Bo's Coffee
LoocCebu's version of Starbucks
Abaca Baking Company
They serve the best croissants in Cebu!
This one is located inside the mall. They serve one of the best Filipino food. Our favorite is the crispy pata, kare kare, fresh and fried lumpia, baked mussels, pancit canton, pancit malabon, sinigang shrimp and for dessert--puto bumbong with pandan tea.
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Café Laguna
176 Archbishop Reyes AveThis one is located inside the mall. They serve one of the best Filipino food. Our favorite is the crispy pata, kare kare, fresh and fried lumpia, baked mussels, pancit canton, pancit malabon, sinigang shrimp and for dessert--puto bumbong with pandan tea.
Cafe Laguna
Cebu South Coastal RoadSecond location to accommodate all the diners.
Lemon Grass Restaurant
Delicious Thai fusion food. Their citrus drink is very refreshing.
Chinese comfort food-- batter chicken, Hangchow fried rice, pancit, patatim and for dessert--ube or mango halo halo topped leche flan.
Majestic
Archbishop Reyes AvenueChinese comfort food-- batter chicken, Hangchow fried rice, pancit, patatim and for dessert--ube or mango halo halo topped leche flan.
Kuya J Restaurant
Biliran RoadAnother alternative for Filipino food.
Yellow Cab Pizza Co.
We go there if we miss eating pizzas and chicken wings.
TGI FRIDAYS
Just like the US.
Shakey’s (Ayala Cebu)
Just like the US.
Filipino food. I had baked mussels for the first time at the Golden Cowrie many years ago!
Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant
176 Archbishop Reyes Ave. Cebu Business ParkFilipino food. I had baked mussels for the first time at the Golden Cowrie many years ago!
Gelatissimo Ayala
The kids just love this place for the ice cream specially the one with 31 flavors.
Red velvet, cheesecake, pies--everything dessert and lunch and dinner, too.
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Dessert Factory
F. Ramos ExtensionRed velvet, cheesecake, pies--everything dessert and lunch and dinner, too.
Three pricier restaurants than normal in one location, Tsay Cheng Chinese food restaurant, Seafood city and Grand Majestic buffet. Can easily accommodate big groups of people.
Grand Convention Center of Cebu
Archbishop Reyes AvenueThree pricier restaurants than normal in one location, Tsay Cheng Chinese food restaurant, Seafood city and Grand Majestic buffet. Can easily accommodate big groups of people.
Restaurant row where they have Olio Steak house, Maya Mexican restaurant, Abaca Baking company and La Marea Bakeshop for dessert.
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Crossroads Mall
Crossroads MallRestaurant row where they have Olio Steak house, Maya Mexican restaurant, Abaca Baking company and La Marea Bakeshop for dessert.
Beside the Crossroads mall where there is a deli serving cold cuts, cheeses and on the other side is a restaurant with the walls lined with wine bottles serving American food and wine. There is a cigar smoking room.
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The Tinder Box
Gov. M. Cuenco AvenueBeside the Crossroads mall where there is a deli serving cold cuts, cheeses and on the other side is a restaurant with the walls lined with wine bottles serving American food and wine. There is a cigar smoking room.
Filipino food, lots of seafood outdoor seating overlooking the Mactan channel.
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Parilya
Cebu South Coastal RoadFilipino food, lots of seafood outdoor seating overlooking the Mactan channel.
Oyster Bay has the best Filipino seafood for me. Each dish is well cooked and has a nice presentation. It is a bit far from the condo but if you find yourselves going to or coming from Mandaue or Mactan, that is a good place to eat.
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Oyster Bay Seafood Restaurant
Plaridel StreetOyster Bay has the best Filipino seafood for me. Each dish is well cooked and has a nice presentation. It is a bit far from the condo but if you find yourselves going to or coming from Mandaue or Mactan, that is a good place to eat.
There is Royal Krua Thai serving authentic Thai dishes, Pueblo Mexican Restaurant and Fatcow American Restaurant.
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Banilad Town Centre
Gov. M. Cuenco AvenueThere is Royal Krua Thai serving authentic Thai dishes, Pueblo Mexican Restaurant and Fatcow American Restaurant.
There are several call centers in IT park and many restaurants in IT park are open at odd hours to accommodate call center workers.
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Cebu IT Park
There are several call centers in IT park and many restaurants in IT park are open at odd hours to accommodate call center workers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice place to hang out for drinks and listen to 70's and 80's music.
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F Cafe and Bar
Gov. M. Cuenco AvenueNice place to hang out for drinks and listen to 70's and 80's music.
Parks & Nature
Walk through beautiful and colorful flowers. Great place to take selfies. Make sure you go to the second garden because that is the original "Little Amsterdam".
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Sirao Garden
Unnamed RoadWalk through beautiful and colorful flowers. Great place to take selfies. Make sure you go to the second garden because that is the original "Little Amsterdam".
Sightseeing
Historic--Ferdinand Magellan, where Ferdinand Magellan planted the cross to mark the beginning of Catholicism in the Philippines.
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Ikhruzi kaMagellan
P. Burgos StreetHistoric--Ferdinand Magellan, where Ferdinand Magellan planted the cross to mark the beginning of Catholicism in the Philippines.
Every third week of January, devotees of the Santo Nino converge to hear masses, walk in processions and celebrate and honor the Christ Child.
During this week people also celebrate in less religious activities such as parades, dancing in the streets, partying...
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Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu Pilgrim Center
Osmeña BoulevardEvery third week of January, devotees of the Santo Nino converge to hear masses, walk in processions and celebrate and honor the Christ Child.
During this week people also celebrate in less religious activities such as parades, dancing in the streets, partying...
Officially the main church in Cebu city.
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I-Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
6000 Mabini StOfficially the main church in Cebu city.