Cafe Dominique: A gem worth discovering

I love discovering good restaurants that are yet to come under the radar of mainstream foodies. I guess it's the journalist in me. I feel the need to break the news! Whenever I can, I visit places that arouse my interest - places not found in malls 

and those that offer something new and unique. 

It's for this reason that I found this beautiful place "hidden" away in a residential 

area in Quezon City - Cafe Dominique. I've visited twice - the 

first time with a friend, the second by my lonesome after 

shopping at the nearby Sidcor Sunday Market. 

These were what I/we've had:

       Roasted Pumpkin Latte, P90.

Thick, creamy, tasty. Served with a piece of toasted bread. 

All Hail Caesar, P250.
Crunchy greens, croutons and bacon. Deliciously healthy! Only if you don't eat the bacon. 
Tee-hee. 

Baked Mussels Overload, P175.
I love baked mussels and I'm glad Cafe Dominique offers it. It's very 
cheesy and delicious, though a little oily. 

                                    Deli-Style Tuna Sandwich, P240.

This one's perfect for health buffs because aside from tuna, there's a lot of veggies, too - lettuce, tomato and alfalfa sprouts. Fries are served alongside. So filling! 

 Seafood Marina, P360.
This is good to have if you're cutting down on meat, like me. It offers a plethora of flavors from shrimp, mussels and the tomato-based sauce, all coming together beautifully. Yummy!

  Mango Graham, P190.

Dessert in a jar is a lovely thing but this tastes really good as well. Graham, cream and mango make for a nice combination. Top it all off with mango ice cream and you've got a heavenly ending to an already perfect meal!

Cafe Latte, P95.

Those swirls on top of my cup are mesmerizing, I just think. Latte art is one of those things that bring sunshine to my day! Underneath the beauty is really good coffee and that's the better deal. It was strong and crisp. This was my drink 
on my second time at Cafe Dominique.

Green Mango Shake, P100.
My first visit was a bit sad because their espresso machine was out of service, the server told me. I thus settled for this green mango shake that was refreshing although it was really sour 
because I asked that no sugar be put in it.

Fresh Lemonade, P135.
My friend's healthy drink.

In and around Cafe Dominique

Cafe Dominique at # 42 Examiner Street, West Triangle, Quezon City

Cafe Dominique is, for me, a great foodie find because of the yummy dishes they offer and the feel-good ambiance. Notice that the place is spacious, airy and with plenty of natural light coming in. One thing I'm not so happy about, however, is that there are some items on the menu which, I think, are a bit overpriced. But that's still forgiveable considering that most are priced either just right or even low.
I recommend Cafe Dominique to those looking for a nice place to bring their family and friends. Sharing the compound with the restaurant is a pet salon and two stalls selling clothes and knick-knacks. So if you feel like shopping after a meal or want to give your beloved pet some pampering, you need not go any farther than Cafe Dominique.
Happy eating!