I wanted to check it out since I've seen seeing it online! I ordered a Sean burrito, I was a little disappointed honestly. It was almost 20 dollars for what was basically rice and bits of bacon. I didn't see any cheese or taste any egg, and the garlic rice was really dry. For that much I was there was more in it to be honest, or maybe even a sauce for it. The service was nice and nothing wrong with it, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time I would definitely just a get drink though read more

As a Filipino, walking into Cafe Aficionado felt just like home. They capture our culture and hospitality so authentically, and the food and drinks are on another level! * Tres Leches Latte: Rich, perfectly sweet, and easily one of the best specialty lattes I've ever had. * Nutella French Toast: Golden, fluffy, and pure comfort food perfection. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I absolutely loved the vibe and the genuine warmth from the staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A place I will visit again! read more

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We've heard a lot about this place and finally decided to try it, especially since we always want to support Filipino businesses. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. I ordered the Spam meal, but it was extremely salty, and the rice portion was quite small and poorly presented. The café also has very poor ventilation, so you leave smelling strongly of fried oil. Giving 2 stars because the staff was friendly and nice. Sadly, I don't think we'll be coming back. read more

Friendly staff and great drinks, but if you come for food expect a wait on a Saturday. Our drinks came out very quick, but a party before us waited 40 mins for their food and we figured we shouldn't be too far off, about an hour in we noticed people after us received their order before us. When i asked about my order i guess another person misheard their name and accidentally took my order (which happens) but after letting them know other people's orders were still sent out and similar to our order which was a beef tapa plate and Sean's burrito. An hour and 15 mins in I had to go up and ask for a refund because we had to go and I was told they just started my order and I saw the order on the end of the line. Personally I would've made the order who was waiting the longest first and have new orders wait a little more since they haven't waited as long as us, especially if the orders are very similar because everyone was getting the same plates and burritos read more

We were in the area and decided to give this spot a try, and I'm so glad we did! Everything was delicious, and we especially loved the food and coffee. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Always love coming here! The staff are always so friendly and welcoming and willing to answer questions and provide recommendations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes inside are so cozy and they're really spot on with their Filipino culture inspiration![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee is sweet and creamy and they have a wide array of options. They also gave a nice selection of Filipino breakfast foods and other food as well! Definitely recommend giving them a try and I really enjoyed their Tiramisu latte and the strawberry matcha was really good too! read more

Cafe Aficionado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A lovely interior and lots of space[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], prices were steep for the drinks but that's to be expected with local coffee spots, the service was fast but I wasn't too fond of the coffee. I thought the espresso tasted a bit burnt and the syrup was kinda overpowering, regardless, I'm always happy to try out and support a local small valley business! read more

Cafe Aficionado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I enjoy supporting small businesses and rarely leave negative reviews. However, given this place's high ratings, I felt that my experience with the food, drinks, and overall atmosphere did not live up to the hype. My hot tiramisu drink had very little flavor, the Spam was overly salty, and I left smelling like grease and cooking oil. The staff was friendly, which I appreciated, but unfortunately, I don't feel the overall experience justified such high ratings. read more

Visited last Sunday with my dad to get breakfast, and the food & drink options were great We ordered the breakfast croissant, longanisa, 2 dirty ube lattes, and a beef tapa to go. The staff were friendly, and I loved that they had community vendors propped up at the time we visited. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, with the DJ that was there, it was a little hard to communicate, but it didn't hinder our enjoyment of the place too much[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Aside from that, I adore that there were a few books talking about the Philippines, as well as nods to the culture through the decor like the traditional pamaypay fans and easy Tagalog at the register.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a great spot for Filipinos to connect and give others a taste of the culture! read more

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I don't know how this place has such high reviews, it was the worst place I've ever ordered food at. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Right when you walk in it is so smokey in there and it smells like something is burning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].. I waited 45+ minutes for 2 matcha lattes, a french toast, and 1 other sandwich. Everything is on the expensive side compared to other cafes nearby. The french toast was still undercooked even though it took this long. The bacon in the sandwich was so burnt. The matcha tasted like seaweed--yes literally seaweed! I've never experienced that before. I will include pictures of the poor color it had, I wish I could give this place zero stars. Please save yourself the time, money, and expectations and eat somewhere else. read more

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Food was just ok. They poured so much dried fried garlic on top of the rice. I had better. I wish they install an exhaust where they cook the food. We left there with our clothes smelling like the food. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute little spot. Ambiance & service were good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a Dirty Ube Latte which was tasty. We had the beef tapa plate & Nutella French Toast. The beef was a little bland but the garlic rice was good. They were out of crepes that day which is why we had the French Toast. French Toast was good. read more

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I was pretty disappointed with our experience. We came for lunch, but they had stopped accepting orders because they were so backed up. It was frustrating to make the trip only to be turned away during the middle of the lunch rush. It also seemed like they were understaffed, which made the situation even more disappointing. Hopefully they can improve staffing during peak hours so this doesn't happen to other customers. read more

The service was fantastic, there were two guys making the drink and they were very friendly and made me feel welcomed at the shop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was also very nice, lots a people were there working or studying on their laptops.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambiance were top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is also a small parking lot on the side when you turn into the alley. I ordered an iced matcha latte. Unfortunately the latte was not good, perhaps they should consider taking it off their menu if the quality is not up to par. The latte was so so bitter, it tasted like they put too much of the non-ceremonial matcha from Costco. I did drink most of it but when I got to almost the bottom I couldn't finish it, it was chalky and the matcha was not dissolved properly. I could tell it wasn't going to be good as soon as I saw the color. My drink with oatmilk and tip came out to $9. Now a days, it's not an outrageous price for a good coffee shop drink but it is when the quality is not there. Overall I'm giving it 4 stars because again, the ambiance and service were great and all their other menu items look quite delicious. read more

Cafe Aficionado - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Parking: small lot in the back. Ordered a dirty ube latte and some treats here on Valentine's Day and was so pleasantly surprised because they gave their customers a Valentine's Day bag! The Ube latte was really good and they offer real Filipino food here (rice plates). read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a chill little breakfast nook / cafe. This place is a FIVE STAR, LOCAL FAMILY-OWNED, HIDDEN GEM[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I was getting something installed on my car across the street and had to wait, so I decided to check this place out. I didn't know what I wanted to eat, but I thought I was in the mood for a late breakfast. I didn't want to read the menu for too long because I always end up getting the same things--usually breakfast sandwiches or eggs Benedict or something like that. I kinda just picked something on the menu. I read a few things that it had and it didn't sound bad so I ordered it. It was a plate with 1 fried egg, some rice, and 3 chicken patties. I can't find the name on the menu photos, but it was something like "Longhasa plate" or something like that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As I waited for my plate, I noticed how nice, tranquil, quiet and relaxing this establishment was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I also noticed how young the gentleman that took my order and prepared my plate with total care and attention seemed to be. And yet, he was cooking my eggs and patties with full focus, full transparency, and total professionalism--just a few feet from me. I didn't order any coffee because I already had my travel mug. So here's the funny story: The gentleman hands me my meal, and honestly it didn't look bad, I just wasn't sure why I had ordered a plate with rice. I felt like I maybe should've taken more time to read what I was ordering... but it was a little too late. I got up and walked over to the hot sauces and grabbed one that looked good, because I like hot sauce and initially thought I'd like some. So I try the egg. It was actually cooked perfectly and I didn't even tell him how I like my yolk (cooked but still runny). Then I try a tiny piece of patty--and at first I was caught off guard because this wasn't anything I had ever eaten before. It was sweet, and delicious.... And that's when it occurred to me... Mix it all up. And yes, that was the secret to the plate. Instructions should come with this plate. Sooo dang good! And I never touched my hot sauce! I really enjoyed breaking up the patties into bits and doing the same with the egg, and then mixing the rice. And the dish actually comes with a little salsa container with a sweet relish--and it's definitely meant to be mixed in as well. I think the chicken patties had some nuts in them. I'm not sure, so maybe careful with nut allergies--maybe ask first. I'm guessing they would warn if there was an allergen in their food, but it was delicious and I'm not allergic to nuts so I'm not worried about it, but maybe you are so double check. Egg was cooked to perfection. I wasn't even asked how I wanted it. Maybe they should ask, but they didn't need to with me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a chill little spot on Reseda blvd. I saw about 3 other people in there all on their laptops. I was the loudest guy there--praising the cook, and the business[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Very reasonably priced. Plenty of seating. Son was cook, his sister was backup & support. Little bro made a quick appearance said hi to big bro as he worked. Bro acknowledged his little sibling lovingly. I have been to cafes all over--San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Vegas, New York, Korea, Colombia... and this one was as good as they get. 5 stars. read more

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You'll never come across another cafe like theirs! They have the most welcoming staff and owners, their coffee taste like COFFEE not just sugar like some places, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place just makes you feel like home![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They host so many events there weekly and it's such a vibe! This small business LOVES to support their community any way possible and that's what it's all about!! read more

Cafe Aficionado - Tres Leches Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great first experience! Went here with my friend, a cute and not-too-busy (when I went around 11 AM) spot. Kian helped us out and took us through the recommendations, super helpful!! I got the dirty Ube latte 2.0 (with ube cold foam) and my friend got the Abuela latte with oat milk. Normally I don't trust all places with Ube, but this one did a great job! I was worried it would stain my teeth purple, but I drank it carefully. Super sweet and yummy and would get again if I'm craving a sweet tooth Ube drink with a little espresso. The abuela latte was suuupper good too. A perfect balance of sweet and coffee. I would get that again. Great experience read more

Cafe Aficionado - Dirty Ube latte 2.0 and abuela latte super delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decided to visit Cafe Aficionado and today my girlfriend and I stopped in for breakfast. The owner, Abigail, and her team offer up some amazing hospitality and quality ingredients, including some Filipino-inspired breakfast items. On this visit, however, there was a problem with their rice, so that breakfast item wasn't available. One of the chefs, Kean, however, was so wonderfully nice and offered to give us a sample of their homemade Chicken Longanisa patties and wow, they were phenomenal! They apologized for the inconvenience, but based on that sample alone, we'll be back. On this visit, we did decide to try the Sean Burrito ($15.95) which is homemade with hash browns, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage (or the half and half option which we opted for), cheddar cheese on a cheese encrusted tortilla. The portion was pretty large and served up fresh and hot. Great crust on the outside with the crispy cheese, with the inside hash browns, eggs and cheese titillating my tastebuds with some amazing flavors. Add on some of the accommodating hot sauces for an added kick of flavor. Overall, the hospitality is top-tier and the quality of the food and drinks superb. There are a few dedicated parking spots behind the building for parking, as well as some within a short walk in this residential part of Northridge. Will definitely be back to try the full Longsilog breakfast plate once everything is up and running again. Check out Cafe Aficionado for a feel-good, family owned business with great food and drink options that are authentic to Filipino culture. read more

Cafe Aficionado - Sean Burrito with Bacon and Sausage (half and half). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Café Aficionado is such a gem! The atmosphere is super welcoming, and the customer service is amazing the staff truly goes above and beyond, making you feel like family. I took my boyfriend to try their new inspired Filipino dishes, and we were so impressed! We had the Longsilog (sweet and savory housemade seared chicken longanisa patties served with a sunny side egg, furikake garlic rice, and a side of atchara) and the Spamsilog, featuring crispy pan-fried Spam with all the same delicious sides. Everything was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. And you have to get the ube latte on the side it's the perfect sweet, creamy touch to round out the meal. Absolutely loved it here and can't wait to come back! read more

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This has been our favorite go-to place for our weekend breakfast/brunch! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Drinks are great, staff are great, food, and overall vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We even had them cater our baby shower a few months ago and they brought the whole crew and vibe of their store to our backyard. The food and drinks tasted just as good as it is when you get it from the store. Highly recommend!!!! read more

I've had this spot saved in my collections for a while and met up with a friend to try it out! I grabbed an iced chai with almond milk and my friend grabbed an iced mocha latte. The lady behind the counter was really sweet and our drinks came out quickly. Good flavor for the chai, alternative milk is $1 extra though. They have a breakfast menu and fresh pastries but nothing is gluten free. **Parking isn't just street, there's spots in the back but they are very compact. read more

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Came back here with my friend because the last time I got the Sean Burrito it was fantastic - but unfortunately when we came in today, that wasn't our experience. There was a sort of event going on today so I can't really complain about how it took 25-30 minutes to receive our food (the last time it was very quick). We were excited to take our first bites but instantly we were confused. It tasted nothing like it did the first time I got it - and we found out why. The burrito was overwhelmed with too much garlic. We actually had to pick out chunks of the cloves out of the burrito. I get that there was an event and it was a busy day, but it's just unfortunate that a burrito that costs $20 after taxes can be this disappointing. However, I'm rating higher because it was great the last time and the workers are very nice. read more

Cafe Aficionado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food itself actually pretty decent, so I'll give them credit for that, but the portions were definitely smaller than I expected and felt below standard for what you're paying. The drinks were easily the biggest disappointment. I ordered the strawberry matcha and could barely taste either strawberry or matcha. It honestly tasted mostly watered down, with maybe a little strawberry flavor at the beginning, but basically no matcha at all. The other drinks we ordered weren't much better either. Someone got an ube coffee drink, and you couldn't really taste the ube. It mostly just tasted like regular coffee. Customer service was decent, and again, the food tasted good, but between the small portions and really disappointing drinks, I don't think I'd come back. If you do go, I'd stick with the food and skip the drinks. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance, breakfast items and selection of drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's lots of tables inside and some outside to lounge and get some work done while enjoying the nice jams playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is quick and courteous. I walked here so I'm not sure if there's a parking lot but I'll def be back to try other items! read more

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Came here to try a Filipino coffee shop with my husband, and it was a bit of a mixed experience. Drinks: I ordered the Caramel Pecan latte and really enjoyed it, it wasn't too sweet, just the way I like it. My husband got the Tiramisu latte and said it was on the lighter side, so if you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, keep that in mind. Food: I had the Tapsilog, and the flavor was good. My only complaint is the serving of rice was on the smaller side, and if you're Filipino, you know rice is life. Could definitely use a bit more. My husband ordered the Longanisa burrito, and honestly, he wouldn't recommend getting it as a burrito. It was messy to eat and the flavor just didn't come together well. Overall, I'd come back for coffee and maybe try a different breakfast plate next time. read more

Cafe Aficionado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a delightful experience! I was here earlier in the afternoon, taking a break from job hunting. Their salted maple latte, was worth extolling over 1000 x over. My associate had the spam breakfast. I have yet to try their breakfast specials, but I look forward to one of these days. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was quite taciturn and ideal to get your college homework done, and so on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will I come back? Very likely. read more

Great service! The barista made us feel welcome & took his time answering all our questions. Super cute spot with lots of specialty drinks to choose from. & they have PANDAN sweet cream which is one of my favorites. We tried the pandan coffee, pandan matcha and the Samoa & all drinks were delicious & strong. The Samoa is coconutty but not overly sweet 10/10 would come back and try some more of their drinks. I do highly suggest adding an extra shot to your drink tho (I always do with specialty drinks to make sure they're not too sweet) read more

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So in my journey to try as many new coffee shops this year continues, I came across this small coffee shop on Yelp with good ratings. I said sure why not since it was by my neck of the woods, walking in I already felt the vibe that yes this is a coffee shop, like not a Starbucks vibe of bland flavor and run of the mill drinks. My drink had good consistency and hit my caffeine cravings taste buds perfectly. 5/5 stars Anytime I or even you try coffee from any small coffee shop tends to be a good outcome would you not agree? Mellow relaxing feels inside here, you can either sit while working on your laptop or come and relax with a friend and just release into your caffeine euphoria! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cute and good coffee/breakfast place that is Filipino-family owned and very welcoming, siempre.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a limited breakfast menu but good pastries and rice dishes. The Tapsilog was good but the tapas was slightly salty so I added lots of the spiced vinegar. Only one fried egg came with my combo. Next time I'll get a 2nd egg. The lattes are good! This time I had the Abuelita (hot) latte and oh so good with a good balance of coffee and cinnamon goodness. My dad wanted decaf but they don't have that option. But I definitely would return to try the other lattes. read more

Cafe Aficionado - Tapsilog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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What a gem! The staff member was genuinely friendly and super accommodating -- they went out of their way to make my custom order work. The coffee he made was really good The place has tons of parking (a huge win in LA!) and plenty of comfortable seating inside, so you never feel rushed or cramped. Definitely coming back soon -- highly recommend! read more

Cafe Aficionado - Custom pandan 3 shot espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place!!! This is my first time here with my friend. We wanted a spot to study but also somewhere that has breakfast foods (I got the breakfast croissant with scrambled eggs and bacon, which was really good mind you). They crisped up the edges of the cheese, bacon and eggs so well). They have the perfect playlist for a place like this. On top of all of that the coffee is amazing!!! I got the salted maple latte with oat milk and it's one of the best coffees I've had hands down. It's a thicker coffee unlike classic lattes where it's more watery and I actually quite like it. Definitely recommend if you're a CSUN student looking for a spot to study or chill! (They also have free WiFi and a restroom for customers!!) read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out for a long time and we finally came for breakfast to give you a we'll rounded review of drinks and food. :) We ordered the Sean Burrito, Stuffed Nutella French Toast, and the 5 Layer Avocado Toast. The Stuffed French Toast was delicious. 10/10 would recommend. The Sean Burrito was good. My husband says he would get all bacon next time because their bacon is good. I really enjoyed my 5 Layer Avocado toast. I also got a Nutella Latte that was pretty good. Its pretty cool that they coat the whole cup with nutella. I like that they have non-dairy alternatives. And it was actually really strong. The workers were very nice and friendly. friendly. The whoever was in charge of music had great taste. It was a very chill environment, one of the employees even gave a customer's dog a pup cup :) read more

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I was excited to try this place, but it missed the mark. It took about 40 minutes for two drinks. My iced chai was somehow warm and watered down, and the replacement lavender lemonade tasted more like extra-sweet pink lemonade. The café also smelled so much like fried food that I left wearing the scent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Add in a few sticky tables, and it just wasn't the cozy coffee shop experience I was hoping for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hoping this was just an off day. read more

This is still one of our absolute favorite coffee shops to go to. The quality is always top tier and made with love. We've been coming here for years now and the drinks are always changing to introduce new ones and they never disappoint! My go to as of late has been their iced cookie butter latte. They do an incredible job and the espresso is strong but still have the sweetness and flavor of the cookie butter lined around the cup. Today we dropped by to try some of their new Spring Seasonal drinks and mainly because one of them is a collab with my cousin, IG: Leonardough's, inspired by his fantastic baked goods! We ordered the "Jon's Blueberry Maple Bar Latte" which was a nice, strong latte but the blueberry flavor pushed through perfectly! Great balance. This one is the drink inspired by my cousin's bakery, and the main drink we came for but I also wanted to try the Beignet Latte since it was one of the other unique drinks on the menu. So hard to choose but I just might like the blueberry one more because it was a solid drink! The beignet one has honey that just sinks to the bottom and mixing it is a bit tough because it gets stuck to the straw no matter what and you end up getting chunks of honey for every sip. Not that it's a bad thing! It was still delicious but hard to beat the blueberry drink. The baristas today were both very sweet and friendly and got the drinks out really quick! It was another busy day for this coffee shop and I somehow managed to go too early and missed out on their smash burger pop up. Plenty of seating throughout the cafe which makes it perfect for hanging out with friends. It always smells amazing in here because they also have their own breakfast food that we need to try again. Always a great time and worth the visit! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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I visited this place a while back after driving past it many times and finally deciding to give it a try. I arrived about 35 minutes before their posted closing time of 3:00 p.m. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was an inconvenience rather than a welcomed customer. The woman I believe was the owner had her child behind the counter, and when I ordered a burrito, she appeared visibly annoyed. It seemed like the grill had already been cleaned and they were ready to close, but the restaurant was still open during its posted business hours. The interaction made me feel so uncomfortable that I considered asking for a refund and leaving. As a paying customer, I expected to be treated with basic courtesy regardless of what time I arrived before closing. The hot matcha latte was decent, but unfortunately the burrito was disappointing. Between the unfriendly service and the underwhelming food, I wouldn't recommend this place based on my experience. read more

Everything about my first visit to Cafe Aficionado was absolutely excellent! The two gentlemen working were so kind and provided great service. I ordered the Campfire Latte (s'mores flavored) and the Avocado Toast and it was the perfect breakfast. Is the avocado toast something I could make at home? Probably. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed it as it was yummy and satisfying; the avocado was very flavorful and the hot honey was a great complement to the meal overall. I expected the Campfire Latte to be too sweet and I was honestly worried about it after putting my order in, but it was so perfectly balanced. The espresso definitely came through and wasn't overpowered by the chocolate flavor at all. My partner got the Nutella Stuffed French Toast and the Pumpkin Chai Cream Cheese Latte which were also delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very cozy and cutely decorated space and could be great for studying as I did see a couple of outlets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be back to explore their menu a little more. read more

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Got the tres leches latte, I recommend getting it with extra ice if you like strong coffee.

Had a hot Ube latte and tried a chilled Jon's delight that we saw on IG. Jons delight was a blueberry flavored drink with actual blueberries. Sweet and interesting and the coffee was strong. The Ube latte was sweet all the way through. Very good. Like everything the prices have gone up since our last visit. Aside from that still the same great taste and service. Thank you! read more

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Food delicious, fresh, and flavorful Kudos to the solo girl handling it all! She was nice with a smile and got her cooking done soon after. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautifully decorated with calming colors and many hints and touches of the Filipino culture.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great hidden gem! read more

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