Cat's Acacia Cafe - Dauin

The iconic Acacia restaurant may be no more, but the food and service are still top-notch! I especially enjoyed the blue cheese burger, shown in the photo below.

This restaurant is a fantastic dining spot in the area. They offer a variety of local and international dishes, as well as specialties that are all high quality and reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the highlight for me was the freshly prepared juices. We enjoyed a delicious lunch here and found that the dinner options are even better.

I visited the restaurant yesterday and ordered a Pork Chop and a Tuna Sandwich, with Calamansi Juice to drink. The Calamansi Juice was very watery, lacking the usual ice and flavor. At a nearby table, a Hamburger looked appealing. My Tuna Sandwich was tasty and the Pork Chop was flavorful. However, I am giving this restaurant 2 stars for a few reasons. Firstly, the prices are too high for what is offered - 350 pesos for Spaghetti Bolognese and 100 pesos for a cup of coffee is more than what one would expect for the quality and atmosphere provided. Secondly, the kitchen staff should have clean uniforms - what I saw yesterday was not up to standard for a place serving food to guests. A look into the kitchen and restroom left much to be desired. Overall, the taste of the food was what saved this restaurant from a lower rating.

We enjoyed the vegan and gluten free options. Cat, Bob and staff are great host. Owners are hands on in making delicious meals. Helpful in exploring Dauin, Dumaguete, Valencia, Sipalay, plus Bohol. A delightful experience!

Entrance is right at the trunk of the huge Acacia tree in the center of the town. Stairs are a bit awkward but typical of Philippines. The food here is always good. My partner orders Filipino dishes but I'm stuck on burgers. They have a great burger when also ordered with grilled pineapple and bacon. The last 4 times that's what I ordered. One of the best I've had in Philippines. If you ask they will make your fries from fresh potatoes as opposed to using the frozen. Their fryer is hot and the fries are really good. The place does not look like much but the food is good and the staff are all happy and friendly. It's close to the busy road so you can people watch all the local activity or you can sit away from the road and just enjoy your meal. There is enough variety on the menu to suit most of us.