This book + cafe concept is a hit at McKinley Hill. The white theme and modern interiors give off a…read morehomey vibe to it. A home away from home. I guess everyone would agree that nothing is more relaxing than having a book in tow with access to good coffee at any given time. Even at 2 in the afternoon, it's packed! You won't really notice it though. You're free to borrow books. You just have to leave your ID at the counter and stay there until closing time - one last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey and beer. Oh wait. I went off base there. It really thrills me to see a lot of people interested in books or anything that requires reading! It doesn't matter. They have magazines and a variety of books from self-help books, specialty ones and fiction. They have a few board games in the mix as well. I don't see any reason for you not to enjoy your stay here. I scheduled my meeting here and while waiting for my friend to arrive, I ordered a cup of cappuccino (P125) and their French Toast with Bacon (P195). I thought the French Toast with Bacon was a bit pricey based from the photo on their menu. I was mistaken though because their servings were ample for one person. I had to share it! It was pretty good, too, especially the bacon slab! It's pretty convenient to come to this place as it's just less than 5 minutes of walking away from where I live. If I ever need a place to hang out other than locking myself up in my room to no end, I'll definitely swing by.

Came here on 06/02/24 with my siblings and we loved it! There was a bit of a line but the drinks…read morewere tasty. Me and my sister both got the Kyoto latte, since I prefer my drinks more on the sweeter side. The interior itself is a blend of rustic and modern with a very clean feel. I really enjoyed coming here and we will definitely be back again!

I've heard about this Japanese coffee shop chain because of its aesthetic design and yummy coffee…read more We came across this while shopping at Gentle Monster at BGC. The workers were informative and let us know the history of Arabica's % logo. We ordered a matcha latte and an iced coffee. The coffee was delish! The matcha though... I was not a fan. The description was so promising since they're using matcha from Kyoto. Maybe it wasn't made correctly but the matcha was very grainy and dry.

I tried their decaf blend and tried it without cream or sugar. Sometimes the smell and taste of…read morefreshly brewed coffee in it's purest form is so satisfying. My boyfriend loves black coffee so he ordered the special blend and he loved it so much he drank it so slow! Lol I had the ube cheesecake and he had the blueberry cheesecake ( I couldn't try it because it had nuts ok it ) The ube cheesecake was so delicious. It wasn't too rich, but a balance of creaminess and fluffiness. I wish I tried their other iced specialty drinks but hopefully next time

A hip coffee place that has real food! Best choice for breakfast! Ichiban house coffee was very…read moregood. We ordered the Japanese pancake which was awesome and the Crabby Fatty Omurice which was the epitome of deliciousness! Now I wish I could go back everyday.

I stumbled upon this place when I got dropped off by my Grab driver around the corner. I was…read morelooking for a healthy breakfast spot and saw that their menu had a good variety of options. My heart wanted to go with the ube pancakes, but my mind ordered the lox and rosti. The portion size was decent! It reminded me of the portion sizes in the United States. It was quite filling! It was delicious. It came with 4 pieces of lox, a pan fried potato cake, salad greens, pickles, pickled onions, and a poached egg. I also ordered the matcha Freddo, which was a coffee with matcha on top. It was interesting! I haven't had anything like that before. Most other places it tasted more like a matcha latte, but this one you could taste the distinct coffee and matcha flavors. It's iced so it's perfect for the heat! They are in their soft opening phase. The service was really attentive (then again most places here in the Philippines have good customer service). The ambiance is clean and modern. It's a nice space to come dine or have coffee. They have a pastry case when you walk in! Some may assume that they only do coffee and pastries. Though, they have a full on menu! It's more than what appears to the eye. They also have 2 hours of free WiFi which can be accessed via a voucher. They also have AC! Overall, I had a great experience here. I would come back and try some other things on the menu. I do wish they had more healthier options, but I know not everyone has the same taste as me. For my meal, coffee and mineral water I think I spent around $12 USD.

A new cafe in the young and trendy neighbourhood of BGC. Current location used to be the old Cav…read more It is still in its soft opening. A new change and outlook has definitely brighten up the place. Beautiful aesthetics and with pleasant ambiance, it has a nostalgic European feeling. Coffee pairing with delectable desserts are a must. It also has other foods in the menu from a variety of genres. Recommendations: iced caffe freddo, truffle and parmesan french fries, nasi goreng, sea urchin and clam chowder and ube pancake. Pro: free wifi for 2 hours (request for voucher), airconditionized, very helpful and attentive staff Con: none

Tim Horton's, Canada's biggest coffee chain just like what Starbucks is in the United States. Many…read moreyears of residency in Canada got me addicted to Tim Horton's. it's still my choice of coffee until now and because there's no Tim anywhere in California, I have to order ground coffee from amazon. While strolling the Venice Grand Canal Mall, I was surprised to see a Tim Horton's coffee shop here. I indulged in the biggest size ice coffee which is perfect for the humid weather. Although there are many donut flavors to choose from, I ordered a box of timbits so I can try different flavors. The rest of my group all had different idrinks and bill came out to be about $4.50. Yes, that's how cheap stuff are in the Philippines. Lots of friendly employees ready to help you. I counted a total of nine employees in the counter alone and more in the floor. They are all cheerful and energetic, typical traits of Filipinos in any customer service field. I truly enjoyed my visit here and I wish California will have a branch soon. This visit was truly a surprise birthday treat!

we came here for NYE since it was the only place that as able to accommodate us and boy im so glad…read morewe did. the menu has a variety of options. my husband had the bicol express, kids had lasagna and i had the shrimp pasta. my order came out first and my kids wanted to try it. for sure i thought they wouldn't like it but they ended up finishing most of it since their lasagna was taking a bit (which we were informed ahead of time). they loved the shrimp pasta so much we had to order another one. yes it was that good! the bicol express was also good and so was the lasagna. the service was great. considering we were the last group seated on NYE, we didn't feel rushed at all. but of course we were also being conscious since we didn't want to be "those customers".

Food was the best. Especially the chicken adobo with braised pork. Service was on top and beautiful…read moreambience.

Chimichurri was ok. I would not order again. The sliders were 1,000% better; way more flavorfulread more

BLUF: By far, this is the friendliest Coffee Bean I've been to...then again, this is the…read morePhilippines and are well known for their hospitality! Combine this with free WiFi, I'm a happy camper. Just finished walking all Robinson Galleria floors here in Ortigas and taking a break. Pretty relaxing place, I'm only one of 5 customers and lots of clean tables to choose from.

I've heard about Wowa Kitchen x Cafe for a while from my cousin who has insisted a number of times…read morethat I should try it out. Since today just happened to be my free day, I decided to drop by and see and taste for myself what my cousin has been raving about. It was a really cozy place to have coffee and french toast. Or if you're feeling really hungry, you might want to opt for their selection of sandwiches. According to Karen, one of their wait staff, their bestsellers are Truffled Mushroom Carbonara (P395) and Bacon Benedict Burger (P325). I decided to go for the burger which had two double smoked bacon, poached egg, romaine and Hollandaise sauce with a side of potato wedges. Despite the WHO advisory on bacon, no one's going to stop me from eating those delicious slabs. It's ride or die with bacon, folks! Ride or die. I started off with a Stanford x Shaw Ginger Ale (P150) while I waited for my food to arrive. I went around the restaurant just to look at the books - you're very much free to browse and read them. I loved the selections they have for books (mostly art books, screenplays and Murakami sets) and their wall of posters of old and contemporary movies. It pretty much set that homey vibe to the area. Wowa Kitchen x Cafe is just small. Inside, it can house at least 20 guests and outside at least an estimate of 10 guests. I counted and it satisfied me. Ha ha! The food was good and the service was great as well! If you want to come here just so you could have the cafe all to yourself, it's best to come around 2pm-3pm. I enjoyed and freely took photos without being that annoying-girl-who-takes-photos-of-everything-in-a-restaurant-for-my-own-feed-goals.

Came here on 06/03/24 and the café itself is so cute! The interior has a very warm, woody, cozy…read moreaesthetic that makes it a really nice place to sit and hang out. The overall vibe is welcoming, and the staff were genuinely kind and friendly, which I really appreciated. The drink I ordered actually tasted good, but unfortunately I'm pretty sure it got lost-in-translation when it came to my dairy allergy. Even though I asked for an alternative milk, the drink made my mouth itchy, so I ended up having to throw it out :( Because of that, I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5, not because of the atmosphere or the people (both were lovely), but just due to the allergy mix-up. If you don't have dietary restrictions, I think you'd really enjoy it here. Still a very cute café with great ambiance, and I'd consider giving it another try with extra clarification next time!

There were not enough napkins or silverware…read more The Aperol was the smallest I have ever had in my life. The taste of the rice bowls were very pedestrian, nothing impressive about the meal, other than the scenery outside. I would not return, food was just not that good. Especially for the price. Server forgot I ordered a second Aperol and it then took another 10-15 minutes to arrive.

Wildflour has such a great atmosphere, warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing meal. The food…read morewas excellent and the chef did an amazing job with every dish. A special shoutout to Ailene for her wonderful service. She was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience even better. Everything from the food to the service gave off such positive vibes. Definitely a place I would happily come back to.

Delicious food and drinks with great customer service…read more The only thing was the service. It was quite slow and there weren't many people in there. We had a large group and by the time me and another person of my party got our food, the others were almost done eating. :/ I definitely suggest for this restaurant to work on the timing so people can enjoy their meal and time together.