{"id":57424,"date":"2017-12-22T00:00:43","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T16:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=57424"},"modified":"2019-12-10T15:06:56","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T07:06:56","slug":"hipster-la-union-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/hipster-la-union-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Awesome Hipster Spots to Visit on Your Next Trip to La Union"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good food, hipster hostels, awesome surf scene!<\/p>\n

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La Union, or ‘elyu’<\/strong> as some may call it is now a hot and happening hipster spot that is known for its surf scene<\/strong>. On top of that, the hostels are pretty cool too, the nightlife is incomparable, and the food is great and very affordable!<\/p>\n

If you’re planning to head down there anytime soon, here are some of the hippest dining spots you have to check out – both in San Juan and San Fernando!<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong> 12 Best Places to Eat in La Union<\/pre>\n
El Union Coffee<\/a> – San Juan<\/h2>\n
El Union is a popular cafe making rounds on our Instagram feeds. Making use of premium beans, they\u2019re dedicated to serving only the finest-quality beverages in the North<\/strong>. One look at the cafe will make you see their surfing influences too.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"El<\/a>
Photo from @kylanicolex<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"El<\/a>
Photo from @yoitsmatteo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"El<\/a>
Photo from @saabmagora<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/b>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nKilometre 274 MacArthur Highway, Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Makai Bowls<\/a> – San Juan<\/h2>\n
If you happen to be enjoying the beach and the waves in La Union<\/strong>, you have to visit Makai Bowls, a smoothie bowl shack. Their smoothie bowls are named after the surfing spots in La Union. One of them is the Beach Break, spinach, pineapple, banana, mango, spirulina, coconut juice, topped with homemade Sunrise Granola from San Juan, La Union<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"El<\/a>
Photo from @carlajeanx<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"El<\/a>
Photo from @foodiewhereabouts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nFlotsam & Jetsam Hostel, La Union<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Choka<\/a> – San Juan<\/h2>\n
Choka is an American-themed restaurant<\/strong> that is popular for their brunch meals, make-your-own-breakfast<\/strong>, soft-serve ice cream, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Choka\"
Photo from @padayhagpao<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Choka\"
Photo from @chokarestaurant<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Choka\"
Photo from @chokarestaurant<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n248 National Hiway, Urbiztondo, 2514 San Juan, La Union
\n0921 219 3528<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Coffee Library<\/a> – San Juan<\/h2>\n
Aside from El Union, The Coffee Library is a spacious, travel-inspired cafe that gives visitors a taste of Vietnam<\/strong>. From banh mi sandwiches and php to ca phe and egg coffee, you’ll definitely love it here. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"The
Photo from @thecoffeelibrarysjlu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The
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\"The
Photo from @kristamgarcia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nUrbiztondo, San Juan, La Union, 2514 San Juan, La Union
\n0917 503 7962<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Olas Banditos<\/a> – San Juan<\/h2>\n
Olas Banditos is the official and popular Mexican joint here at San Juan<\/strong>. They serve really good tacos and burritos that are very affordable.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Olas
Photo from @olasbanditos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Olas
Photo from @andreisuleik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nManila North Rd, 2514 San Juan, La Union
\n0977 859 0064<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
S.O.U.L. Cafe<\/a> – MacArthur Highway<\/h2>\n
S.O.U.L. Cafe, short for Spice for Urban Life, is a quaint American-European inspired cafe<\/strong> that serves good pasta, breakfast meals, pastries, and coffee. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"S.O.U.L.
Photo from @mikegbesa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"S.O.U.L.
Photo from @daniellejalene<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"S.O.U.L.
Photo from @toucherazo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nMcarthur Highway, Camp One, 2506 Rosario, La Union
\n(072) 712 0852<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
L.U. BBQ<\/a> – San Fernando<\/h2>\n
L.U. BBQ is an affordable meat spot<\/strong> that is known for their big and juicy smoked beef, bbq, chicken, steaks, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"L.U.
Photo from @lubbqph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"L.U.
Photo from @lubbqph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nRizal Ave. 2500 San Fernando, La Union
\n(072) 607 8250<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Urbiztondo Grill House<\/a> – San Juan<\/h2>\n
Urbiztondo Grill House is another native Filipino restaurant that serves traditional dishes<\/strong> like kare-kare, pakbet, liempo, bbq, inihaw na pusit, and more. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Urbiztondo
Photo from @razzyraz26<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Urbiztondo
Photo from @maeybautista<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nNational Highway Urbiztondo, 2514 San Juan, La Union
\n(072) 603 0206<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Cafe Esperanza<\/a> – San Fernando<\/h2>\n
Cafe Esperanza is a local Filipino restaurant that serves traditional breakfast meals and wide array of Filipino delicacies and desserts<\/strong>. Must-try is the ube de leche pie!<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Cafe
Photo from @dohminiqbianca<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cafe
Photo from @kennaduque<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cafe
Photo from @reannecpg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nGomez Street, 2500 San Fernando, La Union
\n(072) 242 0659<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Sugar Posh Cafe<\/a> – San Fernando<\/h2>\n
Sugar Posh Cafe is a cute cafe that serves affordable, student-friendly meals<\/strong> like pasta, milk tea, smoothies, and more. They also bake cakes for special ocassions. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Sugar
Photo from @apriljoyce_gurtiza<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sugar
Photo from @sugarposhcafe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nQuezon Avenue, 2500 San Fernando, La Union<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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