
The mango float is really delicious

North Pole’s special halo halo
North Pole started in 1966 and is one of Ozamiz City’s popular if not iconic snack places before the entry of popular national fastfood chains. It was the go to place for merienda and, of course, halohalo, its specialty.
During summer vacations and I was holed up in my cousin’s place in Tangub City, eating at North Pole was one of the highlights to cap a trip in Ozamiz City. It was that popular. But times have changed and the pressure to survive has been knocking on the door of the snack place ever since. Prior to this visit, It was still the old North Pole with an unremarkable halohalo.
But last June, during a stopover in Ozamiz as part of a long West Mindanao trip, I was looking for the old haunts and spaces to have lunch before hopping on the ferry to Kolambugan in Lanao del Norte. And I just happened to see North Pole.

New interiors of the North Pole
The food? Uhm, the fresh lumpia needs to be improved and its not using the traditional garlic sauce. Instead of ubod (young coconut pith), it only used cabbages. The halohalo? It was something different, and better than the last time I tried it here. Though it is not at par in comparison to some high end halohalos, you’re the one to put in sugar for the desired sweetness.

Renovated exterior
North Pole halohalo in Ozamiz City is still feeling the pressure of competition. But for travelers and folks in the vicinity, its always nice to patronize what is local than going to restaurants and food places that can be found anywhere. Even if there’s less of a nostalgia now, I will still recommend this place.
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