AMBIENCE They are at the front left side of Pobstacion Food…read morePark and facing Above Sea Level. Many seats are available since they have six-seater benches from ground to second floor, though I still haven't seen what's on the third yet. BEVERAGE Hojicha was bitter, perfectly iced and super good! SERVICE Server did a super good job! Before my transaction, I found out he took care of a man's cellphone and helmet until he returned to claim them. While buying, he informed me their cups are reusable and can help me save Php10 per next order. Plus, he was very informative about them being the first branch to serve food, noodles to be more specific. Then he also promoted the new Royal Thai Tiger and Black Tiger beverages without rushing through the details. That's just awesome!

We just walked by since we were heading to the middle of Boni High Street coming from the parking…read morelot. This was our answer to our need for something refreshing so we gave it a shot. One uncommon thing served here is Brown Sugar Pearls but, sad to say, they were out of stock. We were wondering if the time was a factor but it was 1:00 pm, and not a good time to run out. Lemon Green Tea was our choice since this type is usually more refreshing for us than milk tea. Of course, milk tea is already listed for next visit! Flavor hit the spot nicely even though the taste was a bit different (in a good way).

Wasn't really impress. Not sure what was it, but the service was hella slow. Has to wait super long…read morefor one drink. Even though it wasn't that busy. Something about the boba, it wasn't chewy and definitely overcooked. All stuck together, I had to keep stirring so I can drink it all. The tea was ok, it was weak tea flavor. More milk than tea so was not a big fan. Bummer I like the other locations. But this one not so much.

Before I went on my trip to the Philippines I saw everyone all about this Macao Imperial Tea. I had…read moreto try it for myself since I love milk teas. I tried out the branch in SM Legaspi. I got the Cream Cheese Oreo Milk Tea. I loved every sip of it. It was very creamy, the sugar level was perfect and so did the ice and there was even oreo bits in the bottom of my cup.

My family and I just walked by this place and my mom saw IG posts about it, so of course, we had to…read morestop by. You can tell the place was brand new by the line, despite the rain and it being early on a weekday afternoon. They didn't have items on their Berry menu available just yet, but we did try a few recommended items that were marked by hearts on the menu: Almond Dirty Maccha, Baked Purple Chizu, Frozen Cereal Miruku (topped with a cookie!), and Roasted Sesame Kokoa. Overall, the drinks weren't too sweet which was nice and they have a variety to choose from depending on what your preferences or cravings are. We ordered them as is, but you also have the option to adjust the sweetness level. They also have a few dessert items that were displayed by the window, but we weren't able to try those since we were focused on the drinks. So as far as the drinks go... Is it worth a try? If you're in the area, yes why not! Is it worth coming back to? I'll leave that to you, but yes if you want a "healthier" option for milk tea.

The cafe serves great frappes and tea and cream cheese-based beverages at an affordable price. The…read moreBlueberry Cheesecake needs a bit of work since the cheese texture hardened under room temperature but the Duo Mousse was at just the right amount of sweetness and softness. I recommend this cafe for those who love to have something sweet after casual walks from work. They serve Avocado and Berry-based latte and frappes too

Back when BGC was part of my daily routine, the ChaTime branch at Commercenter served as my happy…read moreplace. It is where I would go to have my favorite large Pearl Milk Tea, my usual afternoon pick-me-up. I would sometimes order from their ChaTime Eats and have Chicken Chops. I would then order Annatto Pilaf Rice to go with it. This combination is actually a bit bitin for my appetite. I wish that they would soon start serving larger portions. ChaTime at Commercenter gets crowded during lunch time up until 2PM when people from the surrounding offices line up to get their favorite milk tea concoctions. This branch offers the perfect ambiance for small group meetings and casual dates. During off peak hours, people who want to have a quiet time and have something to drink other than coffee, could find their own spot at the store to do their own thing.

I tried their food for the first time with a friend who's not really into bubble or milk tea. Or…read moreany kind of tea for that matter. I suppose iced tea is an exception but eh. The atmosphere in this branch is pretty nice; It's more spacious compared to the Megamall branch, which is cramped and I dunno. Maybe I just like high ceilings. I wasn't very familiar with their food so I ordered a relatively safe choice: chicken doria. Chicken! It's basically rice topped with mozzarella cheese, chicken fillet (I'm pretty sure they grilled it), teriyaki sauce, and some sesame seeds and parsley. It's pretty cheap, around Php 245 pesos. I ordered the Yocca Tea Slush for my friend. My chicken doria was amazing. I didn't get to finish the whole bowl because the serving was too much for me, but it was very good. I love how the teriyaki sauce worked well with the cheese! Too bad I didn't get to confirm whether or not it was really mozzarella. My friend also enjoyed her drink (mostly because it tasted like Yakult, and not a hint of tea) which was a huge improvement.

It was late at night, and we were looking for a place in BGC for dessert. The brightly-lit Tokyo…read moreBubble Tea immediately caught our attention. My friend said she had tried it before. The place was big - bigger than any milk tea place I've been to so far - and it has crisp white interiors. I found out that the reason it must be big is because they don't just serve milk teas, but full meals, with an extensive menu. They have salad, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, donburi (Japanese rice toppings), and even Korean food like bibimbap. And they have a cake display too. I don't remember the milk tea we got, but to me it tasted like the tea in the usual milk tea places I've been to, like Serenitea and Infinitea. It was the bubbles that were a bit different. They were soft, and yes, bubbly. We shared a chocolate cake, which was just good enough for two people as it was so decadent I'm not sure if I would be able to finish it alone in one sitting. It's more of a dark chocolate (the kind of chocolate I like!) with a creamy filling and some shaved chocolate on top, plus cocoa dusting.

Some customers ahead of us were ordering by the bulk! Wow! Our line was short since we tried after…read more9:00 pm. Brown Sugar Pearl Milk was creamy, sweet, just right and worth trying, but not worth lining up for if there were ten or more people ahead of us. Five or less people would at least get me tempted to try joining the line.

Located on the floor level of MOA. You can find this boba gem. I was skeptical but now I'm a…read morebeliever. I can have this boba 2x a day. Definitely a try if you are not or are a boba fan. This was may opinion only.

I've been coming to Habitual Coffee for years now, and it still feels like my little secret hideout…read morein the city. Walked in last weekend during a crazy downpour, dripping wet, and the barista just smiled, handed me a towel to dry off, and asked what I felt like without any rush. Ended up with their single-origin pour-over--Ethiopian this time--and it was bright, juicy, and perfectly balanced, like every sip reminded me why I fell in love with coffee in the first place. Sat by the window watching the rain hammer Pasong Tamo, worked on my laptop for hours with zero pressure to leave. The space is still that perfect mix of raw concrete and warm light, never too crowded, always calm. Staff remembered my usual order even though it's been months since I last dropped by. Five stars, easily--still one of the most consistently great coffee experiences in Manila.

Went to this coffee place one morning and wanted to try their breakfast. Read somewhere that the…read moremust try is a dish with eggs but that morning only their grilled cheese sandwiches and French toast were available. I had a flat white. It's good but I would appreciate it more if they served it in a larger cup and charge P150 and not a small cup and charge P140. I had the fig grilled cheese and it was kind of plain, it's not bad, but just nothing exciting for me. I was kinda disappointed since I was so looking forward to trying this coffee shop.