Friday, July 9, 2021

10 Under-the-Radar Cafés in Manila for Your Next Coffee Run 

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PHOTO BY Cinema '76 Café/Facebook/Cube Coffee ILLUSTRATION War Espejo

(SPOT.ph) While some of us have learned how to make coffee at home (and do it well, thanks to these finds), we won't deny that ambience plays a role in how much we end up enjoying our caffeinated drink. You might already have go-to spots pre-pandemic, but it's certainly worth checking out the new places that have popped up in the Metro as of late. There's a café that will remind you of movie theaters, a spot that also sells lovely blooms, and a homey shop where you can sip your coffee while on a hammock. Most of the coffee shops on this list have outdoor seating too, if that's more to your liking. Remember to practice safety protocols whenever you step out of your house, Spotters!

Also read:
10 Must-Visit Cafés in Manila Where You Can Chill Outdoors
10 Great Minimalist Cafés in Manila (2021 Edition)
10 Most Instagrammable Cafés in Manila (2021 Edition)

Check out these under-the-radar coffee shops in Manila where you can get your fix:

Fifty Nine Flower Cafe

Where: 59 Paseo de Roxas, Urdaneta Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday to Saturday)
With al-fresco area: Yes
The vibe: Rustic and homey, surrounded by lots and lots of flowers
Don't miss: The flower shop
Must-try drink: Latte (P115) served with edible flowers, which add a subtle floral aroma to the beverage

Check out Fifty Nine Flower Cafe:

fifty nine flower cafe
PHOTO BY Majoy Siason
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Latte (P115)
PHOTO BY Majoy Siason

Kape Cinco

Where: 5 Mount Airy Street, Mountain View Subdivision, Santa Elena, Marikina City
Operating hours: Open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday to Friday), 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
With al-fresco area: Yes
The vibe: Summer vacations in the province
Don't miss: The hammock
Must-try drink: Latte (P115) served with edible flowers, which add a subtle floral aroma to the beverage

Check out Kape Cinco:

kape cinco
PHOTO BY Facebook/KAPE CINCO Breakfast all day
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Caramel Macchiato, pictured left (P100)
PHOTO BY Facebook/KAPE CINCO Breakfast all day

Coffee ArTea 

Where: 5966 Fermina Street corner Alfonso Street, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City
Operating hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday to Thursday), 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Friday to Saturday), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday)
With al-fresco area: Yes
The vibe: Artsy but not intimidating
Don't miss: The art gallery
Must-try drink: Lokal Cacao Bicerin (P190), which takes inspiration from Italian dessert coffee called bicerin and topped with homemade local cacao sauce and cold muscovado cream

Check out Coffee ArTea:

Coffee ArTea
PHOTO BY Instagram/coffeeartea.pob
Coffee ArTea
Lokal Cacao Bicerin (P190)
PHOTO BY Facebook/Coffee ArTea

Kohi

Where: 1147 Antipolo Street, Rizal Village, Makati City
Operating hours: Open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Tuesday to Sunday)
With al-fresco area: Yes 
The vibe: Minimalist but going the mostly black fixtures route
Don't miss: Their Hottu Doggu (P120) or Japanese sausage sandwich with bonito flakes and seaweed powder, to go with your coffee
Must-try drink: Kori Kohi in Salted Caramel (P120), where you get to pour warm milk over frozen coffee cubes

Check out Kohi:

kohi
PHOTO BY Kohi
kohi
Kori Kohi in Salted Caramel (P120)
PHOTO BY Kohi

Granville

Where: 189 A. Mabini Street, San Juan, Mandaluyong City
Operating hours: Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Monday to Thursday), 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday to Sunday)
With al-fresco area: Yes
The vibe: A cool and contemporary start-up—but all play, no work, of course
Don't miss: The stadium-style seating
Must-try drink: Flat White (P165), which comes in a doggo-stamped cup

Check out Granville:

granville
PHOTO BY Ashley Martelino
Granville
Flat White (P165)
PHOTO BY Ashley Martelino

Cube Coffee

Where: 1216 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Barangay Mariana, Quezon City
Operating hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday to Sunday)
With al-fresco area: Yes 
The vibe: Japanese minimalist
Don't miss: The bookshelf for some cool reads
Must-try drink: The refreshing and IG-ready Iced Coconut Latte (P185)

Check out Cube Coffee:

Cube Coffee
PHOTO BY Cube Coffee
Cube Coffee
Iced Coconut Latte (P185)
PHOTO BY Cube Coffee

The Black Bean

Where: 2/F Eton West End Square, Chino Roces Avenue corner Malugay Street, San Antonio, Makati City
Operating hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
With al-fresco area: No 
The vibe: Oz-inspired rustic-industrial shop
Don't miss: The green foilage in one corner, which can be a cool background for the 'gram
Must-try drink: Meringue Cappuccino (P190) topped with an Italian meringue that adds a slight sweetness to the coffee

Check out The Black Bean:

black bean
PHOTO BY Symon Siman
The Black Bean
Meringue Cappuccino (P190)
PHOTO BY Symon Siman

Crema MNL

Where: 719 Agudo Street, Mandaluyong City
Operating hours: Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Monday to Sunday)
With al-fresco area: Yes 
The vibe: Small yet cozy coffee shop in Japan
Don't miss: Their collection of coffee-brewing tools
Must-try drink: Spanish Latte (P115) for that sweet kick

Check out Crema MNL:

Crema MNL
PHOTO BY Ashley Martelino
Crema MNL
Spanish Latte, pictured left (P115)
PHOTO BY Ashley Martelino

Brewed Specialty Coffee

Where: The Red Dot, C. Raymundo Avenue, Rosario, Pasig City
Operating hours: Open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Monday to Thursday), 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Friday to Sunday)
With al-fresco area: Yes 
The vibe: Subdued tropical
Don't miss: The "Make It Happen" neon sign
Must-try drink: Presa (starts at P160), if you want strawberry flavor in your coffee

Check out Brewed Specialty Coffee:

Brewed Specialty Coffee
PHOTO BY Facebook/Brewed Specialty Coffee
Brewed Specialty Coffee
Presa (starts at P160)
PHOTO BY Instagram/Brewed Specialty Coffee

Cinema '76 Café

Where: 2/F Anonas LRT City Center, Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City
Operating hours: Open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
With al-fresco area: Yes 
The vibe: Movie theater snack bar
Don't miss: The movie posters on the wall, featuring your fave TBA Studios films
Must-try drink: Hazelnut Frappe (P170/16oz, P185/22oz), for a sweet caffeine fix

Check out Cinema '76 Café:

Cinema '76 Café
PHOTO Courtesy of Cinema '76
Cinema '76 Café
Hazelnut Frappe (P170/16oz, P185/22oz)
PHOTO BY Facebook/Cinema '76 Café

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