The short answer
Blend & Grind: what visitors should know first
Good for a breakfast before a boat tour, particularly if you are staying on the Corong Corong side of the bay. Vegan dishes are marked, but the cafe is not fully vegan; confirm hours.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Blend & Grind facts at a glance
- Location
- Pops District, Corong Corong
- Dining style
- Cosy cafe, outdoor seating
- Price signal
- Mid-range
- Signature order
- Try: tofu scramble or vegan fried rice
- Diet note
- Marked vegan dishes; not fully vegan
- Good for
- Early breakfasts, vegans
Why it matters
Why Blend & Grind is worth your time
Many island-hopping tours leave early, and breakfast options in El Nido can be thin for vegetarians. A cafe that opens at 6 am and has a marked vegan list fills that gap, particularly for families staying along Corong Corong.
It also helps with portion sizes and flexibility. Reviewers describe generous plates, and staff who adapt dishes, which helps when a relative needs a milder or simpler version of what is on the menu.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Tofu scramble
The most mentioned dish on Spinach.
- 02
Oat milk
Available for coffee and shakes.
- 03
Early opening
Listed from about 6 am, useful before boat tours.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Blend & Grind is a small cafe that Spinach rates as outstanding for vegans, with roughly five to ten clearly marked vegan dishes. The tofu scramble is the most mentioned order, and a fried rice with vegetables and tofu is also recommended. Smoothie bowls and vegan pancakes are popular for breakfast, and oat milk is available for coffee and shakes.
HappyCow lists it in Pops District with a vegan fried rice and vegetable spring rolls. Because the menu is not exclusively vegan, ask staff to confirm egg and dairy in any dish.
Staff are described as knowledgeable and willing to adapt dishes that are not marked vegan. The early opening hours make it a practical stop before a morning boat departure.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening hours
- Ask about egg and dairy in each dish
- Arrange tricycle transport from town
- Order before tour departure time
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Pops District, Barangay Corong Corong, El Nido
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Breakfast
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Spinach lists outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi. Corong Corong is a short ride from El Nido town, so older travellers should plan a tricycle there and back rather than walk in the heat.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in dining; no booking is mentioned. Spinach lists daily hours from about 6 am to 11 pm and accepts cards and mobile pay. Please confirm hours before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Spinach lists outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi. Corong Corong is a short ride from El Nido town, so older travellers should plan a tricycle there and back rather than walk in the heat.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Blend & Grind vegan?
Not fully. Spinach lists five to ten marked vegan dishes, and the cafe also serves other items.
Where is it?
In Pops District, Barangay Corong Corong, near the beach.
Is it open for breakfast?
Yes, Spinach lists it opening from about 6 am; confirm first.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
