The short answer
Hayahay Cafe: what visitors should know first
A relaxed lunch or snack stop on the Corong-Corong side of the bay with meat-free options and a hummus platter. It is not a dedicated vegetarian kitchen. Confirm hours, which close early at about 8 pm.
Useful facts
Hayahay Cafe facts at a glance
- Location
- Unit 64, Vanilla Beach, Corong-Corong
- Dining style
- Beach cafe with meat-free options
- Price signal
- Mid-range; not stated
- Signature order
- Try: hummus platter or banana blossom sandwich
- Drinks
- Cashew milk and smoothie bowls, per HappyCow
- Good for
- Afternoon stop in Corong-Corong
Why it matters
Why Hayahay Cafe is worth your time
Banana blossom is used as a plant-based stand-in for fish in some cafes, so a menu that uses it signals a kitchen working creatively with vegetables rather than just removing meat from a standard dish. For vegetarians, that is welcome in a town of seafood menus.
Corong-Corong has fewer options than the town centre, so a cafe with several meat-free dishes is a practical stop. The specifics should be checked locally because the menu was documented by blogs and a directory, not the cafe itself.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Hummus platter
Both sources point to the hummus platter, a shareable plate that suits a table of two or three.
- 02
Banana blossom sandwich
Rolling Grace names this meat-free sandwich as a house dish.
- 03
Vanilla Beach setting
The cafe sits on Vanilla Beach, a quieter stretch on the Corong-Corong side.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Rolling Grace describes meat-free options including a hummus platter, a banana blossom sandwich, beetroot dip and a signature harissa sauce, and mentions wraps and bowls with edamame. HappyCow lists vegan smoothie bowls, a falafel platter, carrot cake and cashew milk.
The sources call it a cafe with meat-free options rather than a purely vegan one, so ask whether the banana blossom sandwich and cakes contain egg or dairy if you avoid them.
The location at Vanilla Beach suits an afternoon in Corong-Corong. Order the hummus platter and a smoothie bowl to share, and travel there before the evening because the cafe is listed as closing around 8 pm.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Arrange transport from town
- Ask about egg and dairy in sandwiches and cakes
- Arrive before 8 pm
- Confirm opening hours
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Unit 64, Vanilla Beach, Sitio Maremegmeg, Corong-Corong, El Nido
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or late afternoon
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Corong-Corong is a short tricycle ride from the town and the beach is flat, but the cafe's steps and seating are not described. Ask when you call and arrange transport in advance.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in cafe; Rolling Grace lists a contact number. Hours are given there as about 8 am to 8 pm; please confirm hours before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Hayahay Cafe
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Corong-Corong is a short tricycle ride from the town and the beach is flat, but the cafe's steps and seating are not described. Ask when you call and arrange transport in advance.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Hayahay Cafe vegan?
No. Rolling Grace says it has meat-free options, and HappyCow lists vegan smoothie bowls and a falafel platter, but it is not described as fully vegan.
Where is it?
Unit 64, Vanilla Beach, Sitio Maremegmeg, Corong-Corong.
When does it close?
Rolling Grace lists about 8 pm; confirm locally.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
