Ortigas, Say Hello to Elephant Grounds

(SPOT.ph) Elephant Grounds shook up the Metro Manila café scene when they opened up shop at Bonifacio Global City in 2019. If you live closer to the north end of Manila, though, you might not be able to visit as often as you'd like due to the sheer distance (and Manila traffic)—until now. The Hong Kong café's second branch is opening at the ground level of The Podium.

We spotted this nook at The Podium and couldn't be more excited!

PHOTO BY Joanna Manalastas Calasanz

We did a little snooping around and were told that this branch of Elephant Grounds will be opening on Saturday, December 5.

Elephant Grounds hails from Hong Kong and goes way back to 2013 as a laid-back antithesis to the mainstream coffee shops in the area offering great coffee, ice-cream sandwiches, and Japanese-inspired savory eats. The café is a hit with the locals for its relaxed and comfy vibe, and has branches in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, and more.

The BGC branch opened last year and is distinct from its Hong Kong counterpart, with exclusive dishes created in collaboration with Hey Handsome's Chef Nicco Santos. They've got brunch dishes and rice bowls given distinctly Southeast Asian spins, making for meals that are at once novel and familiar.

You can't go wrong with Elephant Grounds' coffee.

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One of the dishes we love from their BGC branch is the Adobo Bowl, which we could tuck into any time of the day.

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Their take on eggs benedict's got salmon and yuzu in the mix!

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Don't even think of leaving without trying their winning ice-cream sandwiches.

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The BGC branch features wood-heavy interiors with touches of green, designed by JJ Acuna and Bespoke Studio.  

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Their BGC branch also has a bar setup. 

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They're not just a brunch place, mind you; they recently also came out with new dinner dishes at the BGC branch, which include the creamy Guanciale Carbonara, as well as one-of-a-kind cocktails and sangria.

They also recently came out with the Guanciale Carbonara, and it stole our hearts and stomachs.

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Their cocktails and sangria are perfect ways to cap off the day.  

PHOTO BY Elephant Grounds

Elephant Grounds will be at G/F The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City.

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