Sans Rival - Dumaguete

sans rival (french) - without rival

Sans Rival, a Dumaguete-based restaurant famous for its cakes and pastries became my top destination when I chanced upon visiting the city.

I prepared myself for the that day's food adventure. I skipped meals so to have enough 'space'.

My friends who are from Dumaguete were amused when I told them that I was planning to wear a long dress for my Sans Rival date. Of course I wanted to dress up for it. It is not everyday when I'd get to eat there. 

There's the Sans Rival Bistro and the original Sans Rival cafe. I preferred the small cafe than the bistro because the former gave that delicious, comforting, and homey feel. 

I wanted to eat without any hurry.

I pushed the cafe doors open with a smile on my lips. I'm finally here! Though I had a taste of their bestsellers before, nothing beats eating something right where they're from. It feels more authentic. Ha-ha

I had their pasta, served with toasted bread. For dessert, I had a slice of their famous sans rival, a couple of silvanas and a lava cake. All that fasting was more than equally rewarded. 

Their lava cake became a surprise for me, I thought it was the usual. I've tasted other lava cakes but this one, this was superb. The fine texture, warmth, and sweetness embraced my tongue. It was bliss.

Without a rival, this place is a must-visit. Truly Dumaguete's pride.