Visitors typically spend between one to four hours at the cafe, with planners encouraged to make reservations for brunch or lunch. Accessibility is...
4.6 / 5
Guest rating
677
Reviews
Cafe
Cuisine
₱500 to ₱1,000
Price level
Closes at 11:00 PM
Balai Brunch by Cafeplus Coffee is a cozy cafe located in Banilad, Mandaue, Cebu. Housed in a converted residential building, it offers a casual and intimate dining atmosphere with a blend of trendy and upscale touches. The cafe’s design leans towards darker tones and rich textures, creating a relaxed environment suitable for solo diners, groups, and tourists alike.
Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, the menu features a mix of Filipino and international dishes, including a notable charcoal chicken and other Lebanese-inspired options. Guests often enjoy great coffee, tea selections, and desserts, with a variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer, cocktails, and wine available. The venue supports a range of service options including dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating.
Visitors typically spend between one to four hours at the cafe, with planners encouraged to make reservations for brunch or lunch. Accessibility is well-considered, with wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms, and seating. Additional amenities include free and paid parking, restrooms, and a private dining room for groups or special occasions.
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When Balai Brunch by Cafeplus Coffee is open during the week.
Closes at 11:00 PM
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Balai Brunch by Cafeplus Coffee.
What recent guests say after dining at Balai Brunch by Cafeplus Coffee.
Based on 677 guest reviews
Tristan Förster
Sep 23, 2026"Food tasted amazing and the staff are super friendly. The place used to be a house but got converted into a restaurant, and it looks really cool on the inside. They got a drinking spot called "The Basement" and the atmosphere down there is great. The bartender and the other staff are also very interesting to chat with and she makes amazing cocktails. It's an amazing place to go to for a date."
Lay San
Sep 10, 2026"Now this is why we love Google Maps, wouldn't have known or seen of this place otherwise, traveling Cebu. The entrance is in the inner private street, a short turn from the main street/AS Fortuna. I love this place. It's so chill and relaxed. It's like a garden restaurant and, in a breezy afternoon, it was so pleasing to be dining on the outdoor upper floor between the trees. I tried their charcoal chicken and it was tasty even without the dip. Although at 3ish in the afternoon, it was served lukewarm. Staff were cool, too. Would highly recommend to try this place."
Mari-Anette Fabre
Aug 26, 2026"I went here for brunch but all their dishes are available as early as they open. Even the Lebanese grilled chicken, which I will try next time, as well as other dishes. It was quite dark inside but I didn't mind that. It just made the atmosphere homey, like I am in the balay. I ordered the Balai Plate, Mango Juice, and Chicken Skin. The food is affordable and really delicious."
MyLifeWithTheSun
Aug 06, 2026"Balai is one of those hole-in-the-wall places full of quiet surprises. It’s not your typical bright, pastel café, in fact, it leans into darker tones, rich textures, and an “imperfectly perfect” charm. It feels like a lived-in home thoughtfully turned into a café. The main dining area is dim but well-lit enough to create an intimate space for slow conversations over good food. Service was excellent. The servers were attentive, and the manager made sure everything ran smoothly. We ordered the Lebanese-inspired chicken, a shake, craft beer, and coffee. Everything was well done, and the coffee paired beautifully with the small cookies served alongside it. This is the kind of place you don’t just visit once, you come back to, again and again, to discover more each time."
Common questions about visiting Balai Brunch by Cafeplus Coffee.
Balai Brunch opens early for breakfast, with hours generally starting around 6 AM. Closing times may vary depending on the day and service.
Yes, the location offers a mix of free street and parking lot options as well as paid parking facilities nearby.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and lunch, including for groups, especially in the private dining room.
The restaurant is equipped with wheelchair accessible entrances, restrooms, and seating areas to support guests with mobility needs.
Both delivery and takeout services are available, providing flexible options for those who prefer to enjoy their meals offsite.
Payments can be made using credit or debit cards, along with other standard methods likely accepted at the venue.
Yes, the place is child-friendly and provides high chairs to accommodate younger guests.
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