Abaseria Deli & Cafe

Great place to dine. Very nostalgic. It's like you are in a time capsule. They serve a great selection of Filipino dishes. Almost all their stuff inside the resto is for sale. Perfect for family, friends and a place to date.

Absolutely lovely experience. Authentic Filipino food. Quirky ambience. Fantastic service and extensive menu. Not only that but the flavours were dreamy too! Big shout to the soup, it was delicious!

Situated in Kasambagan, Abaseria Deli and Cafe is one of the must-go restaurants in Cebu. The laid-back feels of the restaurant made me feel more at home and the friendliness of the staff is also infectious. I have tried their popular Binignit (akin to Ginataang Bilo-bilo), Budbud, and Suman Pilit. They are open from Monday to Saturday, 1000 H - 2000 H (as of June 2025).

This is one of my favorite local spots. The moment you walk in, it feels like home. The food is comforting in the best way—like something your mom would whip up with love. Every dish is packed with rich, homemade flavors that make you feel warm and happy inside. It’s the kind of place where you take one bite and instantly smile, knowing you’ve found something special.

I love the vintage Filipino ambiance of the restaurant. The framed photos and paintings create some insights about their establishment. We ordered pancit habhab, ampalaya w/egg and beefsteak w/tofu. They are healthy and delicious, less salty than usual so it suits my tastebud. Probably because they cater more to your usual titos and titas or lolos and lolas so they prepare their food with minimal seasoning as possible. You have to be patient though 'coz it took about an hour wait for the food to be served. So they advised us to reserve and pre-order their food so they're ready when you arrive. It's a first for us so we know what to do next time. They also have native Filipino merch and delicacies that you can buy and take home after a cozy lunch afternoon. Parking is a challenge so better go there on non-peak hours.

It was my first time eating here in Abaseria and really hits me with nostalgia. The Cafe’s interior felt like your house in the 90’s. Tons of stuff that you can buy and actually supports local goods. The food was actually surprising, it doesn’t have that much of a presentation but it really tastes good! especially the talong / eggplant. I was mindblown by it. Location wise, it’s a residential area which you can really feel safe and warm. If you bring a car, parking is kinda hit or miss. The area is easily get packed especially with a Pizza shop that has recently opened besides Abaseria. So think twice if you gonna bring a car. So conclusion, its a family friendly deli. Add it to the list where you can have meetings or bring your parents with. I’ll definitely comeback.

Delicious home-cooked Filipino food at an affordable price. Great for families and groups looking for a cozy place to have a meal together, but you may need to call ahead for a reservation. Parking is also quite limited. Other than that, a must-try.