Holidays in Tagaytay: 7 Christmassy Cafes to Visit
Get into the holiday spirit as the chilly breeze of Tagaytay and a warm Christmas drink fills your cup. Cozy up and check out these cafes:
There’s something about Tagaytay during the holidays that just hits different — the cold air, the misty roads, and that soft glow from cafés lining the ridge. If you’re planning a quick holiday escape, here are the most Christmassy cafes where you can sip, snack, and soak in all the cozy holiday magic.
1. Coffee Project – Tagaytay Crosswinds
If Christmas was a cafe, it would absolutely look like this.
Coffee Project is known for its Pinterest-worthy interiors, but the Tagaytay branch inside Crosswinds feels like stepping into Santa’s stylish vacation home. Warm lights, rustic Christmas décor, and that signature Coffee Project charm — perfect for holiday photos, warm drinks, and long chats with people you actually like.
Must-try: Cafe Mocha + any of their holiday pastries. Trust.
2. Ruined Project? Cafe
It’s the edgier cousin of Coffee Project — rugged, industrial, aesthetic, and very “December in Tagaytay.”
The high ceilings and raw textures paired with the cool Tagaytay breeze make it a great spot to cozy up while pretending you’re in a Netflix Christmas romance.
Perfect for: Aesthetic feed goals + sipping something warm while overlooking Crosswinds.
3. Tsokolateria
Chocolate. Everywhere.
If your love language is hot cocoa and bibingka, this is Christmas heaven. Their menu is all about rich, comforting flavors — the kind that makes you forget the holiday traffic.
Order this: Tablea Tsoko Bar and Suman Tsoko Fondue.
4. Bag of Beans – Main Branch
A Tagaytay classic that always delivers on the holiday feels. Wooden interiors, warm lights, and the nostalgic scent of freshly baked pies — it feels like celebrating Christmas in a cozy cabin.
Vibe: Family Christmas dinner, minus the drama.
5. Dreamland Café
Colorful, quirky, artsy — but still somehow on-brand for the holidays. Think indie-Christmas-aesthetic.
Their blankets and floor seating make it perfect for late-night holiday tambay with friends.
Signature: Hot tea blends + crochet-friendly corners.
6. Napa at Crosswinds
If you dream of spending Christmas in Napa Valley, this might be the closest vibe you’ll get without leaving the PH.
Wood cabins, string lights, pine trees — it’s holiday romance-core.
Most IG-able: Their balcony seating with the forest backdrop.
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7. Dear Joe
For the holiday-senti ones.
Dear Joe’s handwritten-letter theme turns extra sweet and nostalgic during Christmas. The outdoor seating with pine-tree views? Chef’s kiss.
Holiday activity: Write letters to your future self while sipping an iced peppermint drink.
Final Sip 🎄
Tagaytay is always magical, but during the holidays it becomes a full-on cozy wonderland. Whether you’re there for quiet moments, romantic dates, barkada catchups, or simply for that Christmassy café aesthetic, this list has something for every kind of holiday wanderer.
