Café 1771 has undergone quite a number of changes since it first opened in El Pueblo many moons…read moreago. What once was known as classic Chateau 1771 has now evolved into the more modern Café 1771 and I for one welcome that change with open arms as the most important thing remains: their food is still killer. I come to 1771 whenever I want go somewhere nice as I truly believe that one's surroundings have the power to affect their mood and attitude. The interior is very elegant and easy on the eyes and the service is excellent as well. Some of my favorites on the menu are French toast with bacon, kesong puti fried in butter, salbacho pizza, lime butter prawns, and cocotte lamb shoulder chops.

Café 1771, which was formerly known as Chateau 1771, has taken a modern look and I definitely…read moreembrace this new ambiance. I celebrated my 29th birthday here over a simple lunch with a friend. The place looks like a page out of a home magazine with their interiors having a fancy vibe to it. I ordered their Lemon Chicken and Rice on the side and was satisfied by the flavor, as it wasn't too sour and a bit sweet for my taste. I ended my lunch with their slice of Valrhona Chocolate cake that is good for two people with a sweet tooth. As we were about to leave it started to rain really hard and since parking was a few steps away and we didn't have any umbrella, one of the servers volunteered to walk us to our parking slot and use his umbrella. Plus points for great customer service absolutely.

What sets Flafe is that it's not just your ordinary third wave café because they also offer flower…read morearrangements. What a great relief it would be if you forget to bring flowers for your date but because you took her to Flafe, you got to work your way around it by ordering flowers with your coffee. And yes, not stealing from the flower that is set on the table. That would be a not-so-good solution to the problem. What intrigues me is their bingsu. I think it's the Korean counterpart of the halo-halo or to the Japanese, it's like the kakigori. I think it's just perfect for the very humid weather because of the summer season and to take a break from the usual coffee and to veer away from the caffeine as well. All in all, I do find the place really pretty. It reminds of the the old Koreanovela Coffee Prince sans the uber dashing male baristas but I could care less because I'm always at cafes for the food and the beverages.

During my 5 day business trip to Manila, Toby's was my best friend! So what do you need to know?…read more - The shop is owned by an Australian, and the menu features very western items - you will find all your favorite espresso drinks + a very decent breakfast/brunch/lunch menu - The prices will be much higher than anywhere around; pretty much what you would pay in the US. Baristas speak English. - They KNOW coffee. It is absolutely delicious, made right, served well. - They accept western credit cards. - They DO NOT have Wi-Fi, which was really not handy :( Absolutely solid coffee shop, highly recommend for all your coffee needs : )

Toby's Estate is fancy. It felt very sophisticated in there. I'm not against it but I like a chill…read moreplace to study. The coffee there is good though and their baked goods are tasty. I guess its nice to study at but not for long hours...I feel they want you out after a while. I've studied here twice and both times I didn't feel very welcome. Maybe it's me, not them...ha. I like that they have windows so theres a lot of natural lighting. It's easy on the eyes when studying. The set up is really cute. Feels like I'm in America for some reason. Their location is near Podium so it is a quick walk to Wildflour or Borough, yum! :)

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.

National Bookstore has always been the leading bookstore in the country. But with the likes of…read moreFully Booked taking the bookstore game up a notch, holding events, film viewings, classes and building in house cafes, I was sure it will only take time before NB joins the bandwagon. Just recently, I was able to discover a quaint little coffee shop in one of the buildings along Pioneer Street in Mandaluyong City named Books & Beans. It stands right beside a National Bookstore branch, which is also apparently the headquarters of the popular bookstore. When I first found out about Books & Beans, I immediately decided to check on their menu. They've got a slew of different caffeinated drinks, fruit shakes and milkshakes, plus an assortment of desserts and rice meals. Prices aren't as steep compared to cafes like UCC, Starbucks or Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. The place, as I've mentioned earlier, is simple and quaint - a pretty good alternative to other shops and restos. It's got a cute little bar where they take your order, with small stacks of books on shelves. Not too mainstream but not hipster enough either. I only got to try their Iced Almond Roca when I swung by. There wasn't anything spectacular about the drink - just plain iced coffee with an aftertaste of almond. A little too sweet for my liking, to be honest. I had the drink to go so I'm still unsure of how they present their coffee or their plated dishes. But I am excited to go back and try out their food. Their dishes are 130-150 pesos on average - not bad for café grub, right?

From what I read on other reviews this is supposed to be a third wave style coffee house. I…read morewouldn't really call it that. The coffee was fine, nothing amazing. It was very loud in there, as well, but not because of people. There is a serious sound system in there that is playing music and an unnecessary loud volume. I got there at 920am, when it was supposed to have already open, but the closed sign was up and there was no one to open the door. I had to find a security guard to get someone. Apparently the workers don't really expect anyone to arrive that early. The seating is very strange, both in layout and furniture choice. The booths feel like the tables are 4 inches too tall. It's like sitting in a giant's table. Also the are 4 person's deep which makes getting in and out the booths ackward. We had a meeting here so it was nice because it was empty but I think I lost my voice from having to have to sit over the speakers. Not coming back, but i wouldn't not recommend it. It's just not a place that suits my needs

I am totally sold on Where's Marcel. Normally, you'd be wary of the next franchise coffee shop…read moreimported from wherever, but Where's Marcel is the real deal. The coffee is on point, certainly comparable to any third waver you can throw at them. They also have unique items on the menu which you should try out. Am totally in love with the Dirty Chai; correct me if I'm wrong, but this is the only joint in Manila that offers this wonderful drink. I would have given this place five stars just for the Dirty Chai, but coupled with a nice location, comfy interiors, great ambiance, good food, and really fast internet, Where's Marcel just totally wins. You actually end up feeling sorry for the schmucks holing themselves up at the Starbucks across the street. They are missing out on a great experience because of their brand fixation.

I had a great meal at the Wildflour location in Greenbelt Mall while visiting Makati. The tomato…read moresoup and grilled cheese were absolutely delicious--classic comfort food done perfectly. Everyone else in my group really enjoyed their meals as well, so it's a very consistent spot for a crowd. The service is incredibly friendly and respectful, which we really appreciated. As for the atmosphere, it's very nice, especially if you can snag a table outside to enjoy the Greenbelt greenery. The only downside is the surrounding area after dark. Once night falls, the immediate vicinity becomes increasingly difficult to walk around without being constantly propositioned, which definitely changes the vibe of the evening

The food is soooooo good! We had their mushroom salad which was so fresh and yummy! Highly…read morerecommend this salad, then their pasta is so delicious as well, they make their own Noodles! We also had their organic chicken! Yummy! The skin was so crispy and the chicken was tender too! Love love this restaurant and they have such great deals if you have a grab app too! Service was great, they were so nice and attentive and the ambiance is also very relaxing and love their decor as well!

Someone told me that Vietnamese coffee is said to be super strong, the mother of all caffeinated…read moredrinks. Highlands Coffee comes from Vietnam and so far holds the title for the only coffee in metro to make me hyper enough to jump and skip around with pointed toes. (Yeah, weird.) And that's coming from someone who regularly drinks coffee! The drink to give me this effect was the Café Sua Nong, coffee with condensed milk that came straight from the coffee drip. It's great! And it'll keep you awake like nothing else. You can also have it iced as the Café Sua Da. Okay, so aside from the mega-coffee, I also had their Smores Chocolate Cake. (Okay, so this may have added to my hyperness.) They have other pastries on their menu, as well as sandwiches, pasta, and some light meals. Highlands Coffee is the place to go for those who have too much blood in their caffeine system.

Ordering bacon sausage and waffles and the green eggs and prosciutto. I wanted the Chai milk tea as…read morewell but sadly they were out. I opted for the Hong Kong milk tea. Everything was up to Single Origin standards, which is to say it was served timely and tasty. The free WiFi made for an easy morning work session. And the small space made things intimate and comfortable. I will definitely be making this a go to meeting spot in the future