There's an elegance about the atmosphere of Pani that I love. Maybe it was the modern decor or the…read morecolorful plates, but this coffeeshop chain is definitely a cool place to enjoy a drink or snack! To eat, I tried the Falafeliz (what a creative name!), a dish of 5 homemade falafel served over pumpkin puree with cashews, along with a salad on the side made of greens, roasted tomatoes, red onions, citrus segments, cucumber, and topped with yogurt dressing and savory granola. The falafel were nice and crunchy but had a rather dry texture and were a bit underseasoned; however, the salad was light, delicious, and refreshing. I also tried the Papita Pal Loro, which was a two-layered waffle stuffed with a mixture of caramelized onions, grilled zucchini, fried egg, roasted pumpkin, roasted tomatoes, and mozzarella! This was a simple yet tasty dish--the waffle was soft yet chewy, and the mixture inside was savory and delicious. While neither one of these plates was anything all that special, they were beautifully arranged and definitely made for a nice casual meal!

Food: 3.0/5.0 Service: 2.5/5.0…read moreValue: 3.0/5.0 Decor: 3.5/5.0 Overall: 3.0/5.0 This is the sort of spot where I would have thought the average Yelp rating is four stars and I would come and lay down the gauntlet with a little three star special. Right on the latter, but surprisingly not so much on the former. Came in on a Sunday for a very late lunch. The menu is very non-local but creative, and the food surprised to the upside (ie. pretty good). Nice and speedy wi-fi connection and they invite you to come in and chill all day for 49 pesos, presumably without ordering anything.