CAFE

It’s easy to rely on Starbucks for your daily caffeine fix. After all, the giant coffee chain has a branch at practically every corner of the Metro. Plus, aside from the regular branches, another type of Starbucks cafe called Starbucks Reserve has ...

Coffee shop and a book shop combined is already a reason for you to visit the new space of Coffee Project and Fully Booked at Evia Lifestyle Center. It's a gorgeous place with plenty of tables where you can catch up with friends over ...

Have you ever wanted a prince to gift you with an entire library? Of course you have. We've all been dying for a moment like that since 1992. But we're also adults now, and we need our caffeine fix just to feel ...

Sometimes you just need a bite of something sweet to remind you that you deserve to enjoy things. Tim Hortons gets it, too, which is why they’re giving you three Timbits for every large coffee-based drink you buy from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.Just share and like this ...

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory is known for its rich cheesecakes, salt and camembert cookies, and the creamy Cow-Cow soft serve. It’s been the same selection of food items for quite some time now, only with the exception of having it in different ...

Just because milk tea shops are opening left and right does not necessarily mean a good cup of coffee is harder to find. Harlan + Holden, a clothing line known for their elegant and timeless women’s wear, recently opened their coffee shop, ...

Hip coffee joint and hang-out Elephant Grounds from Hong Kong is opening in Manila soon. If you’ve visited their other HK branches (they have six already!), a trip to the Manila branch promises to be a totally different experience altogether.Expect to find ...

You know Quirks for their cheeky novelty items, so you can be sure that any other concept they create is going to be just as fun. Well, now Quirksis opened  a café called Q House on March 15.Their menu plays around with ...

The '80s and '90s kids couldn't help but feel nostalgic when Hard Rock Café announced that they were closing their branches in Manila in 2017. But, it looks like the world-famous hangout couldn't stay away for long: Hard Rock Café is back, ...

One of the first names you think of when you crave churros is probably Churreria La Lola. They've made a name for themselves for great churros at pretty wallet-friendly prices, and they even just opened a branch in Singapore. But, they're not ...

Black Scoop Cafe only opened last July 2018, but they're already making waves for their milk-tea soft-serve. But it isn't the only delectable treat the cafe has going for them: They also have other toothsome creations like an Activated Charcoal Mascarpone Soft Serve, ...

It looks like 2018 is the year of sustainability. We're seeing more and more people interested in a zero-waste lifestyle, from dining to traveling. Plus, lots of local hostels are converting container vans into livable buildings, which is the more eco-friendly choice—otherwise, ...

If you love local flavors and pastries, these new treats will hit the spot. Newly-opened Manam Cafe at the SM Fashion Hall boasts a Minatamis, Tinapay, at Kakanin menu for people who love rice cakes and Pinoy pastries. Make sure not to miss the calamansi tart (P220): it has a crisp, ...

The Quattro Formaggi pizza is also topped with the local quesillo (kesong puti).These days, the sight of a Starbucks or a McDonald’s branch in nearby provinces or cities even outside Metro Manila is not an uncommon sight. But in 2012, Café Antix gave Cavite ...

Just when you thought Wildflour couldn’t get any better, they just recently added a new dessert to their menu: Honey Cake (P250 per slice; P2,500 whole cake). If you’re looking for a treat that’s not too sweet—honey, this is for you!This decadent cake ...

ABKD in Poblacion, Makati combines our favorite morning snack with a classic decadent dessert—they serve taho cheesecake (P200 per slice)! The creamy cheesecake base has the softness of soy and is plated with the arnibal (caramelized brown sugar) syrup beside it, topped with boiled-to-perfection sago, and garnished ...

This Deep Cacao Milk Chocolate Smoothie is obviously for Batman fans. This is a spot made for comic book fans: DC Super Heroes Café at the SM Mega Fashion Hall is inspired by all the things from the DC universe—from their comic books, films, TV ...

Stories by Lilypad's menu is straightforward and simple: find familiar dishes such as fried chicken, kimchi rice, and grilled cheese sandwich. Homey, comfort food and an all-day breakfast menu, check.A quiet, no-trying-to-hear-each-other-above-the din space you can hang out in.If you’re a fan of ...

First of all: yes, these places exist. Second, isn't it great that there are people who understand that shopping makes you very, very hungry? Celebrate the beauty of these restaurant-shopping outlet hybrids and plan your next hunger-induced shopping spree around these cafes. ...