The food selection was great. The coffee was on point and I highly recommend it. It was my first…read moreexperience at a Starbucks Reserve and enjoyed it!

Came here cus i heard they serve different kinds of coffee from different parts of the world…read more I'm not sure if you can get a taste test first though but it never hurts to ask. Love the atmosphere here as well. I would definitely comeback especially for their banoffee pie.

The metropolitan feel of this place is exciting, its bright lights no only brighten your mood, but…read more also the gloomy intersection at night. For the most part the "Reserve" represents the evolving concept of the Starbucks Brand. They offer an upgraded selection of pastries and cakes, some of which are really good and some that ought to be phased out. cough* their macarons. Price wise there's a slight premium, but negligible, some add-ons like the small cookie with coffee is enough of a balance. The Coffee selection is dynamic and will change by season, supply, or in most cases on a regular basis. You can't go wrong with any of them. The chocolate cake I had paired well with my strong fruity coffee that the coffee master suggested. He even he offered to explain the Clover Leaf system, which looks like a soufflé machine as it spews out foam on the top. I obviously didn't take him on that offer, so why not you go and find out for yourself.

This rating isn't for Starbucks itself. We all know what Starbucks is like. My five stars goes out…read moreto the fantastic staff at this particular branch of Starbucks. Before we get to the staff let's talk about 1) the interior, and 2) the food. The interior of this Starbucks is gorgeous. Makes you feel like you're in Manhattan. Jars with coffee beans line the high walls behind the counter, and a full wall display of paneled wood with engraved typography adds that figurative exclamation point that "this isn't your usual Starbucks" The food is unique. I think this is true of all Starbucks Reserve branches, but they have a lot more options than your usual. Now let's talk about the staff. While I don't usually like Starbucks (overpriced/overrated), I love the feeling of coming to this branch because not only do the staff offer top quality customer service, they feel like family to me too. I've swapped book recommendations, love stories, shared my aspirations and plans with these people. Heck, they've even met my parents. I love love love the staff here. Come to this Starbucks. Be friendly with the staff. They'll make the extra few minutes to get there worth it.

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'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.

Tried out today's Mondays Made Better drink - iced chai tea latte. It's good and the service is…read morealso good. Had tuna pandesal along with it and it was quite a filling lunch. Wifi is a bit slow though but it's quite alright.

This is my "haven" while I wait for my flights or delayed flights. There are other places to eat…read moreand sit in the food court. But, if you want comfy seats, spacious sitting areas and WiFi connection, this is the pace to be! Fine, I know it's just CBTL. But, if you are a lone female traveller, the last thing you want is people bothering you while you wait for your flight. The staff makes sure your are comfortable and even offer to watch over your things if you need to go to the restroom. They are also very friendly and, honestly, the staff here knows me already. :P They genuinely always ask me where I am heading to next. Plus, they know my takeaway order already! (I always order a Chinese Chicken Salad to eat on the plane and I drink a glass of Pink Guava juice while I wait.) If you plan to work before you fly, stay in the area nearest the counter. That's where the WiFi is the strongest. :)

I am insanely admitting that it caught me in surprise to know of this business existence when I…read morestepped in the terminal's food court. Yes, blame it for not been home in the native land for 19-20 years. First of all, I was amazed of the history that lies behind the story of the business. Amazed of it's selling point is a home grown coffee. Amazed of the business mission is to help local farmers. I couldn't deny the feeling to be proud local and thankful to whoever started this franchise. I'll support this business to anyway I can provided I am a resident of the country but sadly I am not, just one of the visiting "Balikbayan". I grew up drinking "kapeng barako" so I would say their coffee somehow will not be far from my expectation. Oh boy! They offer modified flavors that surprisingly tickled our taste buds. It was beyond to what we imagine. The alternative version of their cafe espresso made me enjoy coffee more than ever. I am pretty sure you'll agree with me that in comparison to nearby Starbucks pricing, this place is way reasonable. They offer more than coffee. Tried their local flavored muffins and find it tastes equally right with others. The atmosphere of the coffee shop is contemporary/ modern with Filipino touch which is for me is very appealing. I'd been a supporter of local businesses in my hometown in Queens, New York so it with full pride that trying their coffee was worth it and will support the business whenever I can.

The staff are rude having their continuous conversation whilectaking my order. Got the order wrong…read more. I saw a cockroach on the almond croissant after it was served to me and consumed i brought it to staff and staff to manager the manager's attention (effeminate guy) and completely ignored this fact. I brought it to the managers attention again and immediately gave me an attitude. He sounded really pissed off while serving me this happened June 24th 5:15 am check your camera

You gave me an incorrect order through Grab. You added milk to my cold brew and I'm lactose…read moreintolerant. Good job

SEVERAL times they don't add straw on my Grab order. And when I order "chilled-no ice" they put…read moresooo much ice

Years ago when I started working, I was earning 200USD a month, I was living on Nissin Cup noodles…read moreand I considered ordering a McDonald's cheeseburger meal with large fries a luxury. That was my life then and since I didn't know anything else nor had anything to compare it to, I didn't think I had it any less. The finer things in life were beyond me, one day though my old boss decided to bring my colleagues and I to La Veranda for drinks and merienda. Imagine my happiness when I was faced with items on a menu I knew nothing about. Tuna tartare with mango and cilantro, homemade foie gras (only learned to pronounce it correctly that day), watermelon gazpacho and glasses of wine- it was heavenly; so heavenly that I went to bed that day thinking about my next meal, one that would be so good it would cost a quarter of my salary.

I love sitting at the Veranda to enjoy a lovely view with a French brasserie atmosphere. Theres so…read moremuch light that comes in from the sky roof and you feel transported into another place. Spirals bar is always interesting and a good pick but I never like to sit inside. The Veranda offers premium seats to a lovely view of the bay. Service is what you would expect from a world-class hotel. The checkered tiles, beautiful central bar, and well-lit atmosphere makes you happy to be there in that very moment. Maybe you would be inclined to sit a little longer and be inspired to read a book... or even write some poetry? Find a nice corner by the window (fingers crossed you're not sitting beside a rowdy family), and you're off to a blissful meal or even a coffee or a drink. A great place not only for brunch but to have a relaxed meeting or a casual date. Prices are expensive but worth every penny for the view.

This Starbucks is at Terminal 1 International departures. I always hit it since it will be my last…read moreStarbucks coffee in the Manila Philippines on my way home. it could be a little busy sometimes and they do run out of good stuff to eat, but I never got a bad coffee order here after 9 trips.

Thursday, March 7 87°F 61% Humidity…read more Last review from my Philippines trip! I got Starbucks when I landed and it was only fitting that I grab another latte before I departed. There were better coffee options available but I didn't feel like walking far from my gate. They are located in Terminal 1 after security. Near the windows, which have a good view of the tarmac. Seating is abundant but it was crowded this morning. The queue was long, thankfully it moved along at a steady pace and I was able to make my flight. If you weren't able to pick up branded merchandise during your trip, now is the time to do so. They have mugs, tumblers, cups, etc. with designs inspired by different destinations around the islands. There were also a few cherry blossom themed products during this time as well. The latte was average and nothing to write home about. Kind of watery. I would recommend going to Bo's Coffee or Little Flour Café on the west wing. Avoid illy Cafe Xpress. 3 ways to say goodbye in Tagalog- Sige, ingat! (okay, take care!) Aalis na ako (I'm going now) Paalam (formal/honorific) Philippines 2024 collection: https://www.yelp.com/collection/DHwKzvo7o_ll8jmXFFU3KA/PHIL-2024

A few weeks ago, I visited my sister in her office near Malate, and on my way home, I looked for…read moreCafetaly, which I have stumbled into one drunken nigh. I had to go back to check if the spotless all-white bakery that I vaguely remembered going into wasn't a figment of my imagination. True enough, I found it after I retraced my steps from Erra's Ramen, where my friends and I were drinking. The place is still trying to fine tune its operations, but I can already say that it has quite a following among the students and the working professionals from the nearby schools and offices. This is mainly because of the nice interiors and the comfortable seating. They have several tables that are common to to Angel N Kiss Bakery and the Korean pizza place that share the same space. Apart from the comfy chairs and tables, they also have private rooms where groups can have a little privacy. The spanking new cafeteria-style place is quite hip and trendy, with its handsome wooden tables and industrial plastic furniture. What's great about this really nice place is their store hours - they open 24/7 so it is a perfect place for those all-nighters with friends. I think the ambiance is really student-friendly and very relaxing, that's why this whole food hall looks a bit out of place in the center of Malate's seedy night life. This is yet another cute Korean place that hits the right buttons when it comes to interior design. I forgot to note the exact address ,but you can easily find it because of its brightly lit sign that is highly visible from the street.