When I was in college, I used to gawk at my dad's brother (who was a yuppie at the time) for buying…read moregourmet coffee. I was in college then and my caffeine consumption was limited to cheap 3-in-1 "coffee"sachets. I didn't know any better, it was all I could afford and drinking it gave me a quick pick-me-upper, until I started working. I realized why good coffee was called good coffee and why bad coffee is merely a by-product of bad sugar and little caffeine. I learned how to be an economical caffeine connoisseur, this is why up to this day you will never find me buying coffee from those big chain cafes. The reason? And probably my greatest caffeine discovery in life: 18 Days Coffee Roaster. I never buy coffee from any other place. To do so, would be blasphemy as my taste buds have been doing the tango to its Special Blend for the past 5 years. I love it so much that I've made it my go-to pasalubong for family and friends that come home to Manila. Their Special Blend is a must-try. A blend of Arabica, robusta and barako, a cup alone is quite spectacular and you'll never want anything else. The price is excellent too, a medium-sized bag costs P275 and it can sustain 1 person for weeks. So, I say ditch those big coffee chain shops and buy local. Buy from 18 Days Coffee Roaster. Oh and the Manang that roasts the coffee herself is quite the charmer too. I recommend that you chat with her every time you visit.

Love how spacious this cafe is. So many choices for different kinds of seating as well. You wanna…read moresit at a high top (I don't)? You need to study or eat at a regular dining table? How about a lounge chair? Yes please! Lots of options for big groups as well. And the coffee? Quite good. Even the black drip was good, not bitter. I don't drink fancy lattes (too much milk and sugar) and other coffee beverages with all kinds of stuff in it. I like the Chemex or V60 type coffees black. If the beans are good, it won't be bitter. They also sell real food as well as pastries and cakes here. I got here when they opened at 7 am, so I was not hungry so I didn't order anything else other than coffee. Unfortunately WiFi is not free. You can join their Rewards program for a nominal fee to get 30 minutes of WiFi and discounts on their drinks. At the CB&TL across the street inside Asian Hospital, they have free Google WiFi so go there if you need it. Next time I'm in Festival Mall, I'll have to stop here again for coffee.

Wow, I'm impressed. Starbucks in the Philippines is awesome! Coffee is much stronger with bigger…read moreflavor while not being bitter. At home in the SF Bay Area, Starbucks is the last option for coffee if there is nothing else available. It is basically dishwater compared to the elixir I've been drinking here for the last month in Manila. Been to several locations but we became regulars at this particular Starbucks in Westgate Mall, located just across the street, about a block away from our hotel. If they served this coffee at home, I'd go back to drinking coffee at Starbucks.

This Starbucks Reserve in Westgate recently opened so hubby and I have been dropping by almost…read moreevery day. Alabang is slowly gaining more artisan coffee shops but since this is the closest and walking distance to us, this is where we usually end up going to. Interiors are bright, airy and spacious and this branch occupies two floors so it hasn't been difficult to find a table. They have a few parking slots on the side facing Audi while there are other parking spaces available in Westgate. The baristas are nice and friendly while some of them know hubby's go-to drink already -- Reserve Nitro Cold Brew. I tend to change my drink every time we come in though coz variety is the spice of life hahaha! Great place to hang-out, chit-chat and sip a cup of coffee. So glad this is so close to us while we're in town.

Translated in English, the shop's name simply means great work, and that's what this coffee shop…read moreprides itself in with every cup of coffee they serve their patrons. Located along the south's foodie nest, BF Paranaque, one may have a hard time spotting this coffee gem. This small quaint shop is located on the second floor of a commercial building complex. The place is a perfect for coffee aficionados, as they'll feel at home with the ambiance and vibe of the place. The guy who owns the place himself is a coffee guru, having bagged a lot of local and international awards with his brewing prowess. My absolute favourites are their cold brew (they are the ones supplying the cold brew at Puzzles BGL) as well as the Belgian heartbreaker. It's comfort in a cup. The cold brew has a fresh, crisp taste with the right amount of caffeine kick that coffee lovers love and the Belgian heartbreak hits the right heartstrings that is sure to make your gloomy day bright as the morning sunshine.

Wonderful me in the morning. Had the pork adobo means egg with Ube shake. Servers were typically…read moreattentive and courteous. Ambiance was clean and relaxing. Overall a great experience!

Loved the Ice blended cream Almond rocca drink! Vanilla taste with a hint of almond! Perfect for…read morethe hot weather and its lighter than frappe. It cost somewhere around P180.. They have wifi which is a bit difficult to log onto but you just need to follow the directions. I love this place in general for their coffee. So underrated than other coffee shops.

Had the pesto panini for brunch and it tasted really good. It came with plain chips but tasted a…read morelittle bit stale like a day old. Love the interior! Feels as if you aren't in the Las Pinas area. Although, My friend lost a cellphone here a two years ago and we were certain it was last seen there but it was never returned to her. When it was only the waiters and us that were there.

This is my favorite cafe in BF Resort, both in terms of food and ambiance. In fact, this is one of…read moremy favorite cafes in all of Metro Manila. For me, this is both a magic-inspired place and a magical place. Once I step inside, I am instantly immersed in its spell, with its walls in different pastel shades, paper cutout-like towering trees, colorful chalk art (The art in the long chalk board on the wall changes. On one Christmas we went the art had a Christmas theme), decoupaged tables, and charming collectibles like masks and bright birdcages. And, there's the gift shop with, yes, magic wands ala Harry Potter, tarot cards and other magical items. And, just look at the menu - there's a shake called Love Potion #29, and an onion soup called Gayuma, among other things! My favorites are Wands In A Cauldron (fresh and crunchy fries in a mini-cauldron) and the Harry Potter-inspired Butter Brew, which is sweet with just the right kick. They also have special drinks just for Christmas, and my favorite is the spiked eggnog.

This place doesn't even deserve 1 star. DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE A WOMAN…read more Why? Because you need to stop favoring MEN even when women have been waiting in line to be helped, let alone, PREGNANT WOMEN on Mother's Day!!!! This place made me wait for 20 minutes while I watched them serve men who arrived AFTER ME. What the actual f*ck. I had made my selection after having to demand for assistance since they just chose to ignore me and kept helping MEN who arrived long after me. So rude. So biased. Never coming here again. Going else where to spend my money because the staff at the Molito branch failed to honor the orders in which they were received The flowers were wilted, the staff was frantic, and the flowers are way overpriced. NOT WORTH IT. Go somewhere else. And to the a**holes who saw me there before them and still got served first, shame on you. You're a huge part of the problem & your significant others deserve better than you rolling out of bed and cutting off people in line to get these crappy excuses for bouquets. This is how angry I am. Funny thing is, my morning started off great prior to this. Get your sh*t together.

Fresh flowers right next to me while I sip my fresh cup of hot chocolate, why not? You might have…read morealready seen a Designer Blooms stall in SM Aura, or anywhere else, really. So I was kinda surprised to discover that they actually have a cafe! They also sell chocolates and some other bottled knick knacks like cookie butter. I tried their hot chocolate and their buttermilk chicken during my visit and they were good, although I found them a little pricey. The chicken cost around Php 400, and the serving wasn't really big so I have mixed feelings about it. They offer other beverages like flavored iced and hot tea, too. I dunno, they give me the feeling that I can get the same stuff somewhere else at a much lower price. Still, the ambience and the pretty flowers (that I went crazy photographing) that surround the shop could compensate for the price. In my opinion, at least.

Le Cat Coffee Shop is an addition to the new trend which is the cat café. Cat lovers will really…read moreenjoy here because cats freely roam around the café. You can play with them, pet them and even feed them. As of now, they have a total of eight cats with such adorable names which are Apple, Caramel, Barton, Orange, Strawberry, Summer, Peanuts and Cici. The cats are just as adorable as their names and they're very friendly once they warm up to you. Le Cat Coffee Shop has a door price of Php 199 that comes with a hot or iced coffee of your choice or for an additional Php 20 you may have a frappuccino. You may stay and play all you want with the cats for up to two hours only but it's not bitin. Within two hours I already made new feline friends and had so much fun playing with them. Their coffee is actually good too since they use real coffee beans. As of now, they're still on dry run but I have high hopes for them. More cats please!

Figaro Coffee is one of the many coffee shops that, aside from serving good coffee, also serves…read moregood food. Their branch here at Festival Supermall is a bit small but service is quite fast. They also have free wifi but a little downside is that there few outlets inside the coffee shop, so better come here with a full battery on your laptop. I've noticed that other families come here to dine so I tried their pasta. Their Al Tonno pasta is very yummy and the serving is good for two. But one can finish it as well. Figaro Coffee has been around for quite some time now and what I like about them is that they continuously improve on their meny by adding new choices every now and then.