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Cafe Basilico - a Coffee Shop and Italian Restaurant in Toril, Davao City

Coffee Shop in Toril: Take a Sip of Your Favorite Latte (and more) at Cafe Basilico

For a coffee lover like me, a day would not be complete without sipping a cup of coffee; it has become part of my routine. So, every time a new coffee shop pops up, it delights me – usually, I find myself uttering phrases like, “I can’t wait to try this one…” and, “mura’g lami lagi magkape diha…“(It seems like a great place to have a cup of coffee.)

Anyway – let’s dive into the topic – the purpose of this blog post, Cafe Basilico.

Cafe Basilico is more than a coffee shop; it’s an Italian cafe and restaurant, offering great selections of delectable meals.

It is conveniently located in Crossing Bayabas, Toril, Davao City. If you come from City Proper (downtown area), take a ride to Toril. Then, when you reach Crossing Bayabas (the main intersection in Toril), the next thing to do is take a right turn. After that, have an approximately 100-meter walk to reach this humble, unassuming cafe. It is just across the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Cafe Basilico in Toril, Davao City

Cafe Basilico is not a newly opened coffee shop; it has been there for about a year now – if I am not mistaken. However, I was able to try it just recently – two times. The second time was very recently (less than a week ago from this posting). As with the first, the second visit was not like a special event or a celebration; we just decided to go there after a day hike to the Viper Peak in Brgy. Bato. We thought we deserved a relaxing coffee treat after an exhausting hike.

So, as I said, it was just a simple lunch, so we only ordered these items: Chicken Diavolo, Chicken Marsala, a cup of hot caramel, and cappuccino.

Chicken Marsala at Cafe Basilico
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Diavolo at Cafe Basilico
Chicken Diavolo
Iced Cappuccino at Cafe Basilico
Iced Cappuccino
Hot Caramel at Cafe Basilico
Hot Caramel

Menu

Menu at Cafe Basilico Menu at Cafe Basilico

Interior Ambiance

While waiting for our order, I took the chance to roam around to take some snapshots. Here are some photographs of the interior:

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What I love about the cafe:

  • The food is undeniably good (I can speak, at least, for the menu items I ordered) at reasonable prices
  • Just like some good coffee shops I have tried in Davao, this cafe has a cozy, relaxing interior ambiance (it probably will make you stay a bit longer when you visit the place)
  • Clean (even their restroom was spotless)
  • Of course, as expected, the staff were accommodating and courteous; the person assigned at the door accompanied us with his umbrella while we were exiting the place – such a good gesture.

A few things to note:

  • This cafe tends to have plenty of customers, especially during weekends; you can expect a full-house space. If that is the case, approach the staff; they will find ways to accommodate you.
  • It is also worth noting that the place has a limited parking space; you can expect it to be fully parked when you arrive there. However, you can still find a space to park your car nearby.

My rating

If I were to rate this cafe based on these criteria: food, place, and service, I would gladly give 8.5 out of 10, with 10 being the highest.

So, if you are a coffee lover like me and you are visiting Toril for business or leisure, you might want to try Cafe Basilico if you need a break and want to sip a cup of coffee or two.

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