My favorite Mcdonald's branch in Metro Manila. The few Mcdonald's-less months it took to renovate the branch last year was a sad, desolate time. 7:30am classes without Mcdonald's coffee and being stuck with the gross tar-like liquid served in the caf made me frustrated and irritable. Thankfully, the Mcdonald's Katipunan re-opened in all its newly furbished glory, and I haven't been happier since. The staff are all probably used to the hoards of hungry college kids that swarm in at all hours of the day (or night) and as such are pretty fast and efficient. Even when the lines are long you don't have to wait very long until it's your turn. The interiors are also very cozy, there are a lot of tables and plenty of bright lighting; it could almost pass for a study area if it wasn't for a) the noise and b) the distinct lack of sockets, but it's definitely a good place to have cheap dinner or as a stopover before a long commute home. It's also, funnily enough, the perfect place to crash when you get locked out of your dorm. It's open 24 hours and really, no one cares if you're passed out at a table. On a related note, it's also great for when you've been out drinking and need to sober up before getting home. Coffee, as always, is A++, and I guzzle down the stuff like water to get through a long, sleepless day. read more