Explore CDO: Overlooking Cafés in Cagayan de Oro

Café with an overlooking view?

There are a lot of nice spots to visit here in CDO.

We've compiled the list of overlooking cafés that we have visited so far, so without further ado, here are our favorites: 

Elyseé Café 

Elyseé Café offers a unique dining experience where you can enjoy the beauty of nature while savoring their mouth-watering delicacies. 

Their menu also features coffee, non-coffee beverages, frappes, booze, an all-day breakfast menu, pasta, rice meals, and snacks. 

They also have delicious cakes and pastries!

It’s not only aesthetic but also provides a more comfortable dine-in experience for those who prefer fresh and open air.

Visit them at:

The Malasag House, Malasag, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro, 9000 Misamis Oriental

Open hours:

Tues - Thurs | 8:00AM - 8:00PM 

Fri - Sun | 8:00AM - 9:00PM

August Café

August Café is one of the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Enjoy the breathtaking views while indulging in generous servings of delicious food. 

Take time to relax and recharge here – a visit to this café is sure to be a memorable one. 

Situated at Sta. Cruz Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City. It is approximately 8-10 minute ride from Camaman-an Barangay Hall. Take the uphill road intersecting Fisher Valley Academy and Roosewood Subdivision. Door opens from 12 noon until 8pm. 

Korum

Korum is a food park / lounge with a view! 

This is one of the newest overlooking dining spot designed with a concept as a food court with several food stalls where diners can take their orders. 

Entrance Fee is P150 ( consumable ) and they are open from 3pm until 10pm

You can order food and drinks from the following food vendors:

✅ Chingkee Tea

✅ The Old Blue

✅ Tia Maria’s

✅ Kawa Seafood

✅ Casa Martinez

✅ Bowerbird Coffee

Located near St. Ignatius Enclave, Xavier Estates along South Diversion Road, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City.

Camhills Café  

This is another nice place to chill, dine and unwind! 

The scenic view is so awesome, where you can see the Macajalar Bay view. 

They offer very affordable meals, snacks and drinks.

Entrance fee: 30 pesos

They are located at Upper Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, it is just around 15 minutes drive from the city proper, you will reach this place through Regional Science High School road.

Amaya View 

With a refreshing and overlooking view of the city, one would surely love to visit this astonishing place. 

Amaya View is a hilltop destination located in Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City. 

Amaya View also amped up its game to include a restaurant, café, bar, swimming pools, a 250-capacity party venue, and live band shows among its amenities.

Everyone will surely enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Cagayan de Oro from afar especially its captivating city lights in the evening.

Dansoliwood Viewdeck Cafe CDO

Dansoliwood Viewdeck Cafe CDO is another scenic mountaintop cafe with amazing and breathtaking view located at Sitio Iba, Barangay Dansolihon, Cagayan de Oro City. 

However, as of the moment, the café is closed due to road problems. Check out their Facebook page for recent updates. 

Húlak Cafe 

This is one of the newest overlooking café in the city!

Owned by Kagayanon singer-actor Mark Bautista, he recently opened this new diner with an overlooking view of the scenic Cagayan de Oro River. 

Húlak Cafe is Located along South Diversion Road in Taguanao, Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City. 

They offer variety of vegan-friendly and delicious meals, pasta, all-day breakfast, coffee, iced coffee, tea and juices. It is open daily from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

All of these cafes provide an al fresco dining, with an overlooking view of Cagayan de Oro.  They're not only Instagrammable but also provides a more comfortable dining experience for those who prefer fresh and open air.