As much as I have kept myself from posting negative things on this blog, I just couldn’t let this particular incident go. I have been to Alfred’s Cabin multiple times already, but the service and the food was certainly not up to par the last time I ate there.
We were served a single chicken leg that was cut up into three sections – and that was what the 120 peso entree of Buttered Chicken was supposed to be. This was a far cry from the old buttered chicken dish that used to order at this very same restaurant a couple of years back. The pancit canton dish was also as bad – the noodles were ridiculously salty and had very little additions.
I was so embarrassed since I invited friends to join us. I would never eat there again unless major changes happen. If you happen to have bad experiences at Alfred’s Cabin, feel free to share it here.
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i tried banas cafe and they serve the same…even more expensive in this cafe.buttered chicken is 130..imagine for just a piece of chicken leg…i guess sagada is soooo expensive now a days.expensive food with bad tastes…
Comment by kirts — September 24, 2009 @ 12:34 pm
Bana’s Cafe used to serve really good food when Divine was around. Sayang. I ordered fried chicken din there before, tapos they served it to me bloody and tasteless. You must understand kasi that Sagada only gets those frozen imported leg quarters, so hindi winner ‘yung chicken nila. Pero I’m absolutely sure they serve the BEST coffee in the Mountain Province! YOU MUST HAVE COFFEE THERE!
Since you’re all ranting about the chicken in Sagada, I suggest you try the baked chicken at Strawberry Fastfood (in front of Log Cabin). It’s around the same price (120 yata), but it’s always perfectly cooked and tasty! The manang who owns the place also makes yoghurt that, in my opinion, is MUCH better than Yoghurt House’s.
Also, try the newly-opened Dalikan (near George Guest House) whose owner, Divine, is probably the best Sagadan chef. It has great views of the surrounding mountains too!
Comment by rae macapagal — September 25, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
i do not understand this negative outburst from a customer.you just made a big deal out of something so little.you could just have commented right there and then and not post it on the site.people do not understand what happens in the kitchen, sometimes.usually in sagada, you run out of food to serve and you just do away with what is available!people make mistakes and it so unfair for you to post something like that.try the other restaurants there if it fits your standards.posting something like this because it did not fit your desires is uncalled for.you have the right to complain, but over the net is not fair.i believe that the staff there can refund your gastos over your “salty” food.next time you go to a restaurant that is not good, pls talk to the chef or the manager because it’s better that way.you don’t have to make it public….
Comment by gay legano — October 2, 2009 @ 6:37 pm
i do not understand this outburst from a customer..indeed, it is a customer’s right to complain over the food served, but you should have complained right there and then..doing so would have been more convenient in your part because your gastos could’ve been refunded.isn’t that the professional way to do it?i am sorry for this restaurant being belittled because of an incident.people make mistakes and it’s sad that this incident was made worse by a customer who didn’t know how to complain so you could have apologized and cooked their food in their standards.do well, still..it’s a challenge for you…
Comment by rosemarie cruz — October 2, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
Here’s the deal, I own this website.
This is the number one website about Sagada. Google “sagada” and this will surely come out on top.
I want to alert people for restaurants with piss poor and pathetic food and service.
If you have any problem with that, try beating this site. I dare you.
You obviously have a vested interest with the restaurant. Unfortunately, the restaurant served the worst possible plate of food to the person who could have made them more relevant as far as food reviews are concerned.
Now everyone will know that they suck.
too bad.
Comment by Benj — October 2, 2009 @ 6:57 pm
Hi, im just confused. Are you referring to alfredos which is near the market or the log cabin on the road up to besao? I havent seen a resto named alfreds cabin so i dont kno which resto u refer to.
Comment by Conyap — October 8, 2009 @ 7:58 am
There are two names.
The sign on the building says ALFREDO’s but the wooden sign on top of the restaurant says ALFRED’s.
Comment by Benj — October 8, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
tama naman na ipost. tulong yan sa mga interesadong pumunta dun. ika nga nila caveat emptor.
Comment by going to sagada — November 10, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
I am so not going to this restaurant.
Comment by sagadabound — November 12, 2009 @ 11:52 am
i do not understand this negative outburst from a customer.you just made a big deal out of something so little.you could just have commented right there and then and not post it on the site.people do not understand what happens in the kitchen, sometimes.usually in sagada, you run out of food to serve and you just do away with what is available!people make mistakes and it so unfair for you to post something like that.try the other restaurants there if it fits your standards.posting “”"”something like this because it did not fit your desires is uncalled for.you have the right to complain, but over the net is not fair.i believe that the staff there can refund your gastos over your “salty” food.next time you go to a restaurant that is not good, pls talk to the chef or the manager because it’s better that way.you don’t have to make it public….
Comment by gay legano”"”"
Hoy! gay!!! umandar yang pagka bakla mo! people has a right to complain on everything. thats why we have this infamous quote “customer is always right”. yes, nobody is perfect. but you can always try to make things perfect. right? if they dont want there customers to complain, they must do there job right. maybe this person called “GAY LEGANO” dont know whats the meaning of food review. Benj just do your thing man! we have the right to know if whats cool or not… dont worry about those suckers.. maybe his one of the friends owner of that resto. PEACE TO YALL!!!
Comment by FOODHAVEN — December 3, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
Hi, this Gay’s reaction is fascinating. If a restaurant ran out of food, a customer could certainly understand, but the restaurant should advise the customer upfront that only small portions are available and not charge the whole amount, it should not wait and hope the customer will just accept it and only give a refund if the customer does complain. That’s lame, almost dishonest. This aggrieved poster doesn’t understand the right attitude to run a successful business. About complaining, I don’t think it’s realistic to expect a customer to do that. I have given up on that in the Philippines, because 1) it usually doesn’t get me any improvement, just a pathetic, awkward look from the unempowered staff who can’t help me, and 2) even if they did fix my problem/replace my food, whatever, I’m afraid the owner of the restaurant would take no responsibility and would dock the salary of the waitstaff, which is not fair. I wonder if that does actually happen often.
Comment by Liz — December 13, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
We’ve been to Sagada three times already and we have not tried eating at Alfredo’s. However, let me share that a similar incident happened to us at St. Jo’s Cafe, where they served a pansit canton na sobrang salty, oily and wala masyadong sahog. We actually ordered bihon but they served canton! The girl who attended to us even insisted that it’s the same (ginawa pa kaming tanga). But it’s shown in their menu that canton and bihon are two different thing. We also ordered for fried chicken na sa sobrang liit ng serving, you would think na sisiw yung kinakain mo. Yung siding nila na cucumber sobrang dry na (considering that we’re in Sagada, expectedly fresh dapat yung mga vegies). And oh the price! Mas mura pa yata kumain sa Serendra.
But in fairness, they did not charge us for the pansit canton.
I’m sharing this as a precaution to all tourists who intend to dine at St. Jo’s Cafe, but with no intention to ruin their reputation whatsoever.
Comment by Michelle Francisco — December 15, 2009 @ 1:44 pm
I REALLY appreciate sites like this that tell it like it is!! I am spending 10 days in Sagada (Thru x’mas and New Year) and it is valuable to know which establishments add to a pleasant experience, and which ones are real rip-offs. My personal THANK you to honest bloggers who are the unseen “angel guides” of DIY trips… and woe to managers who can’t handle honest feedback. BTW, Benj — this site’s cool. Hope to add to it after my trip. Keep going.
Comment by grace — December 19, 2009 @ 1:24 pm
Hey! guys, your opinions and views are all right! Peace to all and good will to men. He he he…
Comment by Vilma — December 29, 2009 @ 10:58 am