Like a true millennial nowadays, if you didn't take a photo, did it really happen? So take out your smartphone, snap your best photo, get your VSCO filters ready and indulge on their best-sellers while enjoying the great ambiance that goes with it. Ready? Here are ten places you need to check out that will surely get you an Instagram-worthy photo, delectable eats and an amazing cup of joe:
Cup Fiction
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Born out love for the perfect cup of joe, the smell of new books and warm comfort food, partners Jim and Saab Bacarro and Pao and Kristia Roco thought it was an excellent idea to bring them all together. Besides the cafe being a great escape from your busy day, they also have a number of dishes you can munch on while listening to their well-curated playlist and sipping on their specialty coffee they get from YKW Roasters, a product of the EDSA Beverage Design Group they took barista lessons at.
Order The Dark Knight Rice (P245), their version of the classic champorado using dark malagos chocolate from Davao served with some crispy danggit on the side or a classic grilled cheese which you can never be wrong about. It has three kinds of cheese – mozzarella, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese – tucked in sourdough bread which they make themselves. You'd have to thank us later but you can't miss on their big fat giant chewy cookies!
Uke Box Caffé
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If you're a coffee lover seeking to relax with good tunes, Uke Box has everything you need under one roof. They have open mic nights and offers a crash course in ukelele to show anyone can play the instrument. To make your visit even more interesting, they feature a selfie coffee where they print your chosen photo on top of their blended drink for only P220.
Sunnies Café
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Equipped with light-hued furniture and pastel-colored walls, Sunnies Café serves only honest-to-goodness comfort food giving it a modern twist. Well, they aren't just known for their lovely interior but they're famous for their food and drink choices, as well. One of which are the Crispy Tacos (P270) which uses crispy parmesan instead of the usual corn tortilla to hold slices of Asada steak, cilantro cream sauce and quail eggs together. They're also proud of their milkshakes – salted caramelsutra, charlie's golden ticket, vanilla malt and kimye – each priced at only P190.
Yardstick Coffee
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Tucked in the quiet area of Legazpi Village in Makati, Yardstick doesn't kid when it comes to their coffee. According to their website, the store acts as the main distribution center for their coffee, machines and equipment. They also have a space for training workshops and a coffee bar for those who want to taste their coffee and see the machines in action.
The area has a minimalist design with pops of color here and there. They're known for dishes that are perfect for brunch and of course, their thick and crisp buttermilk waffles with four toppings to choose from – purple yam, salted caramel, lemon curd and butterscotch. They also have a chai latte, housemade sodas, tea and hot or iced chocolate drinks you can order if you're not a fan of caffeinated drinks but you still prefer hanging out at their chill spot.
Rustic Mornings by Isabelo
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Make your day even more special when you dine at a secret garden with vintage decors and a cool breeze while enjoying on some crisp waffles. Known for its homey ambiance, some of their items are from the personal collection of the owners. A few can't-miss items on the menu are the Filipino breakfast trays and of course, their waffle plates which will surely fill you up given its serving.
Writer's Block
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A coffee shop tucked inside The Alley at Karrivin, its clean interior and fudgy brownies are can't be missed. They even have interesting hand-crafted beverages like the Nutspresso (latte with chocnut), Coffee Fizz (espresso, soda, cream) and Coco Ginger Tea (green tea, ginger, mint, pandan) which you can pair with their brioche toasts – banana, cheese & egg, avocado, kani salad, bacon & egg and cucumber – which ranges from only P150 to P220.
Where's Marcel?
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Coffee enthusiasts who swear by they are caffeine lovers will have a different kind of experience at Where's Marcel?, an Australian specialty coffee roastery and café. Aside from coffee, they also serve grab-and-go meals for busy days with a wide-ranging menu prepared by Chef Sau del Rosario. Be on the lookout for the cookie shards prepared by Chef Christine Paredes which are part of the desserts she creates fresh every day.
United Coffee
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This cafe in Kapitolyo will surely make you get your work done in no time. United Coffee has a big area so it won't matter if you go with the whole barkada, you'll still get seats for your big group. They also serve specialty coffee from YKW which is a product of the EDSA Beverage Design Group and use different types of equipment (Kalita wave, V60, Aeropress) in brewing their coffee.
Caffeined by Mozaic Living
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A coffee shop inside a furniture boutique, it is a specialty coffee shop by the same people behind the lifestyle showroom. From the furniture to the coffee beans, everything is proudly Pinoy-made. The coffee beans are from Bukidnon while the chocolates are from Davao. Sip on their homegrown brew while lounging on the handcrafted pieces for your home. Unwind at Caffeined while finishing your work by getting a bite from their must-tries on the menu like the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich and meat pies.
Tyler's Cafe
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A neighborhood cafe along Katipunan Avenue serving all-day breakfast favorites, comfort food hits and a good cup of coffee to start your day. Order the Ricotta Pancakes (P275), the French Toast Brulee (P175) or the Brisket and Eggs (P385) if you want a heavier meal. It has a slice of brisket, two eggs and fried rice cooked in the brisket's fat. Now, that's the way to go!
