I first heard about this establishment through a friend's post on social media. I had the…read moreopportunity to be invited then by one of my close friends to try the place out last Oct 20th. Its location is in a corner in the heart of Butuan city. When we got there the place has this chic atmosphere to it. I couldn't wait to try this place. So here it goes... You can feel a slice of history by just looking at the walls of the cafe. The antiques and artworks are part of the collection of the owner's family. The table and chairs are not your typical cafe furniture. It complemented the decor perfectly. I can still vividly remember my friend enjoying the antiques all around the place. The cafe doesn't have a WiFi connection to encourage patrons to have a better connection with each other through physical communication. My friends ordered americanos while I tried their cappuccino. I am not a huge fan of coffee because I dislike bitter beverages, hot or cold. Now you must be thinking why am I even reviewing the cafe if that is the case. My friends managed to convince me that I can lose weight faster by removing all the sugar and sweets in my diet and to try sugar less coffee without cream. I wasn't ready for that yet, so I ordered the one with latte but at least try it with no sugar. To my surprise the coffee I tasted was smooth and only slightly bitter. My friend explained that flavorful and delicious coffee is not bitter. I'll take his word for it since I'm not an expert. But this experience definitely changed my whole outlook on coffee. Coffee can be enjoyed if the cafe ith came from, expertly made it. I am now a fan. We also ordered some desserts, the Arroz Turrones, a dish served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and (pilit) sticky rice rolled and fried (I'm not really sure of the process I just describe it as I see it). I'm sure the dish is fine and delicious but I'm not a fan of sugarless sticky rice, but that's just my personal preference. We also ordered "palagsing", a brown, sticky suman, made of sago starch (Unaw), young coconut meat and sugar. The dish was served on a small plate, there were 2 pieces of heated palagsing sprinkled with grated cheese and coconut. The palagsing is not made in-house but ordered from a maker in Banza, Butuan city. It was the first time I enjoyed palagsing since I always prefer the suman made from sticky rice (budbod). We enjoyed the coffee and desserts as well as the excellent customer service that the cafe provided. The servers are alert and service was always with a smile. The owner/manager takes the time to visit tables to ask direct feedback from the customers. This shows us the degree of dedication, passion and professionalism of the owner. Their prices are slightly expensive compared to other coffee shops but that is to be expected since we can see, taste, and feel the excellent quality and service that we paid for. We had an amazing experience, but don't take my word for it, try it yourselves. P.S. Since the writing of this review I have been back 3 times, the third time being this morning but only for take out since I was in a hurry. Rating: Taste: Excellent coffee and desserts. Their coffee is heaven in a cup. Price: Excellent; you get exactly what you paid for Decor: Excellent; I'm not expert in interior design but the decor really adds to the appeal of the place. Ambience: Excellent; you can truly enjoy chatting with friends or even alone sipping a cup of coffee while enjoying the decor.

I had coffee with the owners and really enjoyed the location...and the strong, italian-style…read morecoffee. They also have fresh fruit smoothies and a couple of breakfast items. I was told by the owners that their goal is to bring the Aloha Spirit to the Island of Sairgao. Of course, food and music are part of this. You get a really good vibe from the contemporary and classic Hawaiian tunes playing in the background. They are just starting their soft-opening, so stop by for a chat. Hale Aloha is located 'Where the sun sets'. That is at the end of the road, past Cloud 9. It is the last building on the right, before the unfinished bridge.

Saturday, March 2 89°F 62% Humidity…read more My dad was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Mindanao. He hasn't been back to his ancestral home since my grandfather passed away in 1999. We have a few relatives that still reside here, so we recently visited for three days and stayed at the Watergate Hotel. This is a coffee shop that's located in the same plaza. It's on the second floor of the Watergate Centre along Jose Rosales Avenue. Next to the Pick Me 24/7 convenience store. The staircase is next to Cake Miss Bake Shop. They typically open at 11:00 AM and close 11:00 PM Mondays to Thursdays (1:00 AM Fridays to Sundays). Pretty late for a coffee shop if you ask me. Sometimes they have events on the weekends that go until 2:00 AM. No outdoor seating, but there's plenty of tables inside. Besides your typical caffeinated menu options, Fulcrum has a surprisingly large amount of entrees and eats. French fries, sandwiches, pastas, and a few other Filipino/Western dishes. Their iced lattes are frothy and creamy. Kind of light on the flavor but still enjoyable! Philippines 2024 collection: https://www.yelp.com/collection/DHwKzvo7o_ll8jmXFFU3KA/PHIL-2024