Dreamland Arts and Cafe

Plenty of Instagramable cafes are opening one by one nowadays and I believed it signifies that our community is gaining process. They’re a lot more of chic now and a big thanks to social media buffs for putting the limelight on these establishments that are now gaining popularity.

I’ve been to Tagaytay so many times before but this is my first time to visit Dreamland Arts & Crafts Cafe. This lit place really attracts hundreds of travelers from far and near offering a various kind of dining experience for all the guests.

Upon entering this café, I already noticed that this cafe seemed like extraordinary as the designs is truly an art indeed. The name speaks for itself! It’s absolutely a haven to those who love arts and crafts.

Jamie and I couldn’t help ourselves to take many pictures as we can. Every corner of this cafe is very Instagramable and have a story to tell.

Downside of the place is the parking, where it can get crowded at times and since it is situated just right beside the highway the park can easily get full. However, upon entering their premises we were greeted by dreamcatchers and a lot of arts and crafts.

From the first floor, you’ll see items that they’re selling like t-shirts, tribe necklaces, dream catchers, bohemian bags and other crafts related to its theme.

The small stair inside the cafe will lead you to the attic where you can take some shots, play games such as sungka, scrabbles snakes and ladders, UNO cards, Jengga, Chess, cards, or scrabble. Just request for a game you want to play by the counter or to any of their available crew.

You can also learn how to make crafted arts like anklets, bracelets, earrings, head gears, and dream catchers. They have skillful crafters from Boracay and other parts of the Philippines who teach guests who want to learn head gear making.

This cafe caters a variety of food to complement your stay. Their Dreamers Menu offers Dreamer’s Starters like Meaty Nachos, Quesadilla, Potato Heads, and Morning Bread Baskets. They have heavy heart meals like Pasta Inna’ Cup, Dreamer’s Silog Inna Pot, and Dreamer’s Green-E-Rice. According to them, one of their bestsellers is the tortilla wraps that come in different flavors such as chicken, beef, veggies, and tuna.

My overall verdict for this place is that your stay here can be a homey experience due to its comfortable lounges specifically made for arts and craft making, table-top fun gaming, mixture of bohemian, hippie and tropical feel all over the place. It flaunts of hundreds of dream catchers in and all around. You’ll fancy on its artistically designed walls, lighting, displays, tables, and even the ceilings.

In short, this place will absolutely inspire you to dream and pursue your passion for arts and crafts. They’re open 24 hours.

HOW TO GET THERE
📌Via private vehicles
Drive through SLEX and take the Sta. Rosa Exit. From there, it’s a straight drive to Tagaytay City. Straight ahead until you reached Oliveres – Tagaytay Rotunda. Make a round to rotunda and turn right towards Cityland. Dreamland Arts & Crafts Café is located just right after Cityland Tagaytay Prime Residences.

📌Via Commute
📎From Cubao:
There is a terminal of San Agustin right across Farmer’s. You have to be on the southbound lane. It’s not along EDSA, but on a corner approximately 20meters away from it. The location is almost near Samson Institute. The buses are bound for Nasugbu, Lemery or Calatagan. Drop off at Olivares. 
Fare: Php80++

📎From Coastal Mall:
Take a bus bound for Lemery, Lian or Nasugbu. Drop off at Olivares.
Fare: Php80++

📎From Mandaluyong:
There are vans in StarMall that go straight to Lemery, Batangas. If you prefer a scenic route, then take this as it passes via Sta. Rosa. This option however is more expensive since you have to pay around P200 (straight fare all the way to Batangas).
But right across it, are buses bound for SM Pala Pala. Before reaching SM, get off earlier and walk to Robinsons. Take any bus to Tagaytay. Drop off at Olivares.
Fare: P100++

📎From Buendia:
Take DLTB or Jam Transit buses bound for Nasugbu, Balayan, and Lemery.
Fare: P80++
There are also vans in front of EGI Mall (Jollibee) bound for Nasugbu, Balayan, and Lemery. Just like the vans from Mandaluyong, this is more expensive since you have to pay for the fare all the way to Batangas.
Fare: Approximately P200

From Olivares Plaza, you can either ride a tricycle or walk (I suggest to walk since it’s just 5 mins away from where you dropped off.
Walk towards Tagaytay Rotonda. Cross to another side of the road in front of Mang Inasal. Straight ahead until you reach Dreamland Arts & Crafts Cafè.

Landmark: Cityland Tagaytay Prime Residences, Mcdonald’s, Tagaytay Garden Budgetel.

You may also visit Mcdonald’s Tagaytay Calamba Road right across Dreamland Arts & Crafts Cafe and enjoy the overlooking view of Taal Lake.