Tucked away in the upper part of Talisay, Selloum is a good getaway spot for a quick respite from the city life. There you will be able to take it slow and look at a 180 degrees panoramic view of Silay, with a horizon that reach as far as Panay. On one side you'll find the subalpine peaks of Mt. Silay, and on the other is the flatlands of Silay with the Guimaras strait on its background. On clear days you will find the islands of Pan de Acuzar of Concepncion, and they claim that you can even spot the beach isaland of Lakawon in Cadiz on occasion.
Selloum is a type of Araceae plant that is popularly ornamental with its deep green color and unique leaf shape. That's the leaf you will find on their logo and in their cafe. They describe themselves as wild, tropical, lush, and dramatic. They encourage you to stay for sunsets as it is beautiful...yet try not to stay until dark as the road has little to no light, and is steep. I got a small scare on my way as I was driving a small car not fit for mountain driving, and part of the path is a deep cross of a bridge then immediately a steep climb up, I thought the car was gonna overheat before getting to the cafe. Luckily it didn't. The sights you will see on your drive will be amazing though, with a chance of seeing fog rolling down the mountain.
One thing I was warned about was not to make the wrong turn of passing an alternate route because if you do and your car isn't a 4x4 you will be in trouble. A friend said she had tried both routes, the regular one and the adventurous one...and the adventurous one wasn't a fun experience for her, but luckily they were using a 4x4 car then. She said the path was really bad. Although the easier route will take you to a dirt path as well, it won't be so bad. It's better if you use a car that's a little more elevated from the ground.
Here you will find a limited menu as it is mostly a place of r&r. Their food is okay...I haven't tried much save for their menu, but I will have to commend their Selloum Iced Coffee since I don't find that brew very often in cafes here. It's rice coffee, and I love that earthy-toasted taste of rice...which is a perfect alternative if you're acidic as it is milder and has no caffeine content. Although they also serve the regular coffee if you need that kick.
For now they only accept guests via reservation. That is reassuring to know that they limit the number of people within the property at a given time. It gives you a sense of exclusivity as the tables are far apart and have their own nook in the café. It's best to go here on a weekday, and late in the afternoon or upon their opening for a better weather. Message them on their Instagram page for reservations: Selloum Café
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