With its soft music, consistently fast wi-fi, and natural lighting, this is the ideal place to…read morecatch up on some work. This place is designed to accommodate only a few tables giving off a relaxed and cozy vibe. I brought my laptop and stayed here for several hours. The next thing I knew, it was already nine in the evening! I had a cup of their Iced Mocha (PhP160). I found it too sweet until I realized that it was supposed to be stirred before taking a sip. Lol. It was good, but not the best. But I still finished it right away.

First of all, I'd like to mention the rather rugged stairs leading to this place…read more Named after the 'United Street" where it's located, but actually it's more accessible from the 3rd street except you'd have to make a U-turn to exit since it's a dead-end street. I ordered an Americano (100 PHP) a fairly standard price in a quaint coffee shop. It's not the best coffee, but at least it wasn't watered down. The interior is packed with just enough tables and fairly comfortable even when crowded.

Caffe La Tea is a pretty cool place to hang out with colleagues or catch up on friends. It's kind…read moreof dim and noisy in there so I suppose it's really not for work plus the wifi's not fast enough. The place was a bit hot too, maybe our spot was just hot. The staff were very accomodating. The service was fast except for my colleague's dish. I liked how they had a lot of variety when it comes to food. There are pastas, burgers, and rice meals both for kids and for adults. For drinks, they also have a lot of variety too! They have teas, milk teas, coffee, and chocolate drinks. The menu for the desserts were misleading since all of it were cupcakes but what was written were just the flavors themselves (for example, NY cheesecake - thought it was a slice of cake, but it was just a cupcake). I had shared the Hungarian Sausage Pesto pasta with one of my colleagues and I loved it! Also had tried the Chamomile tea which is kind of just hot water with a little tea scent (thanks to honey it tasted better). The Berry Tea (I forgot what it was called) was better than the Chamomile tea even without the honey. The only thing I didn't like was their coffee. I had the latte. It wasn't very good, well not as good as what I have had in other cafes. I had the Banoffee pie for the dessert. It was good, wasn't too sweet, just right. The cupcakes looked all fancy. I think the prices were all reasonable. I'd say it's really a 2.5 for coffee, 4 for tea, and 3.5 for food, 2.5 for desserts. I can probably go back sometimes when I'm within the area and definitely not alone. It's just not for going solo.

I went to go meet up some family and needed to get some work done all in the same afternoon and my…read morecousin suggested this place on his side of town. Tucked away on Anonas about a block from bustling Aurora Blvd., it's a lot more quiet inside than the area around it. The store inside is inviting, with a lot of dark woods, comfy chairs and baked goods on display. The second floor also offers a lot more seating and is pretty good for larger groups. The food definitely isn't bad, either, well worth the prices on the menu. I got a large size bubble tea for 79 pesos and they were more than willing to customize it for me by adding something a little out of the ordinary--espresso! Customer service here is really good, actually. They knew their menu well and brought out the food quite quickly. There is a LOT of different food on the menu from bubble tea and coffee drinks to Filipino rice topping meals and pastry-type desserts. From what I've tried though, it's done pretty well. I had the grilled liempo with salted egg tomato salad and rice (₱89) and it was fresh, satisfying and plated really nicely. The place does get pretty busy though but the free Wi-Fi kept up and it didn't get too stuffy either. Overall super solid place to either eat, chill, or even get work done.

My boyfriend and I had a truly wonderful dining experience here! The restaurant was located near…read morethe Mall of Asia where we were coming from and near the heart of downtown Manila. I found it on Yelp and was impressed with the quality of the food, great service, and ample and comfortable seating. There are two floors with a senior citizen section too. There is also a security guard, who kindly watched our luggage as we ate. It wasn't too crowded so it was a very enjoyable dining experience. The menu was big and had a lot of variety. As for things we ordered, we got: - Tapa Steak and Eggs - expensive but very delicious - Reuben Benedict - very good - Mango Crepe Samurai dessert - my boyfriend loved it - Churros French Toast with Banana and Chocolate - very unhealthy but delicious! We left stuffed and very impressed. 5/5, would recommend to everyone!

Visited this place for the first time. Was initially thinking of having a sweet bun + coffee for…read morebreakfast, was surprised to learn that this place didn't have any! Ordered hot food instead and it was (again) surprisingly good. Oat Latte/Cappuccino were also very good (there are very few baristas who can foam Oat Milk well). We chose to sit at the 2nd floor and service was still very good (we were the only customers upstairs). Only complain I have against this place is that they only have 1 shared toilet which I believe can be a challenge since this place is really big. Will definitely visit this place again, highly recommended!

For finals week, my friend invited me to one of her study groups. We didn't want to study in one of…read morethe coffee shops near Ateneo, since every place in Katipunan has become an overcrowded youth hub. It was difficult to find a place that is peaceful, at the same time offers a selection of good food. We decided to go to Fort to try The Pantry. There were only about 10-15 people inside and its calming ambiance separated it from crowded cafés like CBTL and Starbucks; if one wishes to work in private or be alone for a while, then this is the place to be. Upon entering, the staff greeted us warmly and were very polite in answering all of our questions about the establishment. They also showed us the variety of food that they serve, since we were new to the place. I ordered their lime juice to beat the heat and their Vegetarian club which had oven baked potatoes, grilled ribbon zucchini, squash, fresh tomatoes, and Pondicherry cheese. It took about 15 minutes before I got my order, but it was definitely worth the wait.

As one of the few restaurant options near my office, I'm gonna go ahead and say that perhaps The…read morePantry is gonna get a higher rating than it deserves for the mere fact that I'm so grateful they're there. God forbid my friends and I have to walk or ride a jeep to Walter Mart or Alphaland just to get a decent meal. But really, The Pantry deserves a good rating for its own merit. They serve great lechon kawali, and awesome homemade tapa. They really do wanna ingratiate themselves to the working crowd in the area, offering catering and delivery services for grumpy meeting attendees. My only gripe about The Pantry is that they open at 7:30, which is a little too late if you get to the office before 7 on your coding day. It's a little too much to ask to hang around your office entrance (La Fuerza is a warehouse-type office set-up, so when an office closes, it's really closed) for a good half hour. So on my coding days, I usually end up at Mini Stop, looking longingly at The Pantry and just dreaming about a decent meal and a good cup of coffee. Oh well.

By the name of the café, you may already have an idea that Usagi Café is somewhat Japanese-y. Aside…read morefrom its Japanese vibe, Usagi Café also has a homey feel that will make anyone feel comfortable. They offer Japanese coffee or what is called the Siphon, a must-try here at Usagi Café. For hungry customers, their menu also has a variety of America-Japanese fusion food to choose from. Their food is good enough to satisfy your hunger, plus it's at a very affordable price. The next time you drop by the South try out this hole-in-the-wall café if you want to escape from the ambience of the more popular cafés out there.

On my seemingly endless conquest of Metro Manila coffeeshops, I blindly followed my friend to this…read morecoffeeshop in San Juan the day before our exam week starts. I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. Located above the Rustan's Supermarket on P. Guevarra, the café is quiet compared to the busy street below and gets tons of natural light from the building's all-glass facade. Great plus for me as it made the place have a very airy feel which went great with the painted concrete floors and industrial seating. The coffee was great too! I got their cold-brew coffee and it was a solid cup of cold-brew. Nothing out of the ordinary but it wasn't offensive. The price was great though! At least 30 pesos less than a comparable brew from one of the third wave stalwarts. They also have a lot of differently sourced beans to choose from, with even a Filipino Benguet option! So even though it might not have same pretentious or hipster vibes that we have come to expect from many of the other third wave purveyors here in Manila, I love how laidback this place is. You can definitely get a lot done here. Cash only!! There are ATMs downstairs though if you're in a pickle.

Backyard Coffee is a treat for coffee lovers like me. They offer single origin coffee beans and I…read morelove them! After eating out with my friends, we tried different drinks that they offer. My friends ordered Iced Mocha, Iced Black, Cold Brew, Strawberry Frappe and Ube cake. As for me and my posh friend, I ordered Sumatra while he ordered Civet coffee. Love the beans that they are using even for their regular coffee drinks. But let me describe my order. I love Sumatra because it is not that bold and not that bitter. It's a little sweet, a bit acidic and fruity in flavor. So if you are in San Juan area and looking for a different cafe or different drink of coffee, checkout Backyard Coffee and try their single origin coffee beans.

As a former barista, I always chat up staff in coffee shops to gauge their knowledge of their…read morecoffee. I wouldn't go back to a coffee shop where the baristas don't have a clue about what they are doing, or if they don't have the slightest inkling of where their beans come from or what not. Though the coffee might be good, I always like that interaction between myself the baristas, because, though I don't pretend like I know a lot about coffee, I like it when the baristas are knowledgeable enough to impress me with their skills. Caffera's baristas are well-trained like that. This compact coffee shop in the second floor of a building on my street corner may be small, but what I love about it is their dedication to the camera and photography concept, and its marriage to the coffee that they are serving. Merging the owners' love for coffee and food, the place was conceptualized as the country's first ever photography-themed cafe. To one corner is a mini-gallery of the owner's photos. I love their cute cupcakes and desserts which are topped with adorable little fondant cameras. The espresso here is strong, and I love their espresso-based drinks because they give me that caffeine boost that I need to keep me going. Sometimes, I have the entire cafe to myself, and it is conducive to studying and reading. And it doesn't hurt that it's only a few meters away from my gate.

It's a rather small space that could probably only seat 6 people at a time, but I guess that's what…read moremakes it a great place to study in peace. The camera theme is also pretty cool, especially their drinks served in camera lens glasses. I remember the first time I went here, there was a couple having a conversation with one of the baristas and I couldn't help but listen in. They were asking about the shop, and it's amazing how well-knowledgeable the barista was as if it was his own establishment. He talked about the owner, where they get their beans, everything. There's always something magical about finding out the origin of something. I haven't been back here since because the shop's always full. I can only hope they open up a bigger branch somewhere else.

Been here once, great place to hang out but it's in accurate to say this is a 24bour place. It…read moreactually opens at. 10am.

Cool vibe in here. It's quite a big place, with seating in the front and back, plus an area for…read moreppl to surf the internet. Bright lights, and parking is available directly across the street. Came here one morning for take-out; just coffee. I ordered an iced white chocolate mint soy latte. Really good. *thumbs up* and we saw that they also had a good variety of cheesecakes and desserts. And upon a quick scan of their menu, turns out they have plenty of food options as well. So we came back in the evening around 7pm on a Tuesday. Not crowded but definitely not empty; we easily got a seat in the back area. Ordered a pistachio milk shake (*thumbs up again*) and shared a Four Mushroom pizza with my niece. We weren't expecting it to be black and we were curious if it was a special dough or something. But we were told it was food coloring that made it that way for aesthetic purposes. Tasted really good. I liked the added bonito flakes. Service was good. Didn't wait too long for the food. Only the bill out took longer than expected. Overall a good experience and a great coffee shop and hang out in the area