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    Ayala Coffee

    4.4 (64 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Elizabeth L.

    What a treat! Minus the seriously long line, the coffee and treats we got were YUM! Senorita bread (5/5) was sinfully good and the warmed it up, Soft, crispy, sweet & salty! Pandan iced latte (5/5) not too sweet I got it with almond milk and it was a refreshing, creamy and silky drink Panna cotta (5/5) it tasted like Chinese tofu pudding except with sago pearls so yummy! Parking is street and nearby lot. I would come on theater side because it gets pretty packed and things sell out. Would love to try their food. Space has some table seating and high top seating by the widow. Overall bright and cheery space with friendly staff.

    Ube latte and tocino sandwich
    Lucille L.

    I'm 20-25 minutes from Union, but I literally make the drive over almost once a month because I craveeeeeeeeeeee it. I LOVE their tocino egg hash breakfast sandwich (it's on ube potato roll) and with hot sauce on the side. It's like my favorite breakfast sandwich.... I also LOVE their ube matcha latte. I'm not coffee drinker, but I love matcha. and ube. Their pastries are also AMAZING. Only con? So expensive at $7.50 a piece for a croissant. but stuffed with ube cream? I still end up having to get it... A little tip.. if you're not planning to dine inside, you can order ahead of time (sometimes there quite a WAIT) on the website and pick up when it's ready. You can also join their rewards system.

    ube latte (with espresso)
    Cat C.

    What delicious coffee! It's crazy to see how much Union has changed over the years, but I'm definitely happy with this addition! Service was quick and friendly, and the cafe space was bright. I had the ube latte, and my mom had the leche flan latte. We both loved our drinks! They were creamy and not overly sweet. I definitely want to come back and try some of the pastries and food options some time!

    Spamganisa breakfast sandwich
    Maria V.

    A long drive home and a need for a pick me up led me to discover Ayala Coffee. Located inside an unassuming building, is the cutest coffee shop. The vibe is modern and clean, yet full of character. The baristas are welcoming and super helpful, whether they're explaining the menu or customizing a drink. They offer plenty of pastries, a full food menu, and rotating seasonal specials. I tried an OG with a twist, the leche flan latte, but as a matcha. It was rich, creamy, and delicious. I paired it with the spamganisa breakfast sandwich. The ube bun added a light, unexpected sweetness that balanced the salty spam, and the crispy hash brown was the perfect finishing touch. You NEDD to come try this place out!

    Mitzi T.

    I understand the hype around this cafe! Food was great - loved their sinigang pork croquette & their latik banana bread! Wasn't really a fan of the kale laing danish. I had their pandan matcha latte - I felt like the matcha wasn't strong enough. My friends got the honey nut ayala-o & leche flan latte - they said they were good but probably would not order it again. I definitely want to go back & try their other drinks/ food items, especially their brunch. It was street parking only. Service was very friendly & fast for the line being out the door. I also appreciated that they had signs for an hour seating only to accommodate how busy the cafe got. The cafe was aesthetically pleasing but it was a bit tight with only a few tables & chairs inside the actual cafe. I would advise it was more of a to go kind of vibe because there was probably only about 3-5 tables?

    Stephanie S.

    I stopped by Ayala Coffee one morning before work, fueled by optimism and a deep love for trying new coffee spots. This place had been on my list for a while, and I was genuinely excited. There's no parking lot that I could find, but street parking is doable. Inside, it's a cute little hole-in-the-wall situation, small, stylish, and very "I found this place on purpose." The menu was tempting, but the seasonal offerings were what really pulled me in. Those were calling my name. The employees were friendly enough while I ordered and picked up my drink, no complaints there, but the overall vibe felt a little... cool. Not rude, not unpleasant, just missing that extra warmth that makes you want to linger instead of immediately heading for the door. Now, the important part: the coffee was great. Like, worth-the-stop great. Clearly they know what they're doing behind the counter. Would I go back? Absolutely: for the coffee. Would I hang out inside? Probably not. This feels like a grab-your-drink-and-go kind of place, and honestly, that's okay.

    pandan latte, ube champorado croissant, ensaymada cruffin
    Kimberly T.

    Came on an early monday and the place was already busy. We found a spot for two but by 10:30am almost all the seats were taken. We got their spamganisa and tocino sandwich, pastries and of course their lattes. Surprisingly, I enjoyed the tocino more than the spam as the latter didnt really taste exactly like spam as it was flavored differently. Lacked the salty and savory taste i was used too lol The tocino though was sweet and had that savory taste which i liked. The pastries were good and i actually loved the ube champorado croissant. for the lattes, i tried their apple pie. I shouldve thought about how im not really info fruity lattes so this was a no-go for me - shouldve just gotten their signatures but i tend to try something new so there's that. Would still love to come back though! My first ube, pandan and cassave lattes (from their old location) was sooo good and memorable! Gonna have to pay attention to how to make it one of these day and copy them at home lol

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    Jill C.

    The good: cassava latte was delicious The bad: the ube toast was aesthetically pleasing, but the sugar syrup hardened on a too thickly sliced piece of toast. It tasted like it was made in advance, instead freshly made by order. The barista was helpful and did hint that the pastries were freshly baked. Hint taken, ask the barista what's fresh before ordering. The place is lovely but busy. If you visit on a weekend there's a time maximum. Street parking is free.

    Christine B.

    Not gonna lie, my friends and I risked getting a ticket and put a stomp on the gas in order to get to Ayala Coffee before they closed.... And do we regret our decisions? NOT ONE BIT. Ayala was truly worth the trek and all the stress we had to endure to get here... that's how good this place is! Got the ube matcha latte and a box of their pastries and everything was sooo delicious! As a Filipina, it is so refreshing to see Filipino food be put on the map. Ayala does a great job of honoring the Filipino flavors we have grown up to love but with a bit of a modern twist. I love seeing all the different creations they develop which are so creative. I've heard only great things about this place from soo many people and it truly, truly lives up to the hype. As someone who is willing to drive almost an hour away to go here, I assure you that Ayala is always worth the visit. A guaranteed great (and yummy!!!) time. I already cannot wait till the next time I am back... and next time I'll make sure to allocate more time to truly sit down and enjoy haha Mahal kita Ayala coffee xoxoxo

    MILO BANANA COLD BREW
    Nick C.

    Visited Ayala Coffee on a Sunday morning. It was pretty busy, with a long line to get coffee. They had a few tables, but it looked like most people were just grabbing and going. They have a lot of interesting Filipino inspired flavors. I got the Milo Banana Foam cold brew. It was OK, but for nearly $8 kinda not worth the price.

    Ashley G.

    The cafe is organized and aesthetically appealing. The drinks are on the sweeter side so I really have to emphasize that if possible for it to be not as sweet lol. Food portions doesn't matter here as the servings are filling!! It is contemporary so can't compare to other places so it's nice that there's a twist. There are some options that don't taste as what the menu and staff says :/. Still tasty though. I'd go back mostly for their iced drinks. I'm glad they keep changing up the menu though it is exciting

    Tatiana A.

    I've heard great things about this place and I love coffee shops so why not? Ambiance is modern and cozy, staff was very helpful and friendly. There's seating but as mentioned Cozy and you can work on your laptop, I was unable to see much outlets on the other side. Parking can be a small hassle just read the signs. The matcha was amazing, well balanced and the ube cheesecake was fresh and yummy

    Bao Y H.

    Late review from visit back on 12/23/24. Big fan of their drinks and have frequented their other location but when I visited on 12/23/24, they mentioned that their new location was opening that day and actually sold food as well. So off we went as they were very close to one another. The new location is much bigger and very beautiful! There is some limited seating there as well on the left wall. I think it's great that they expanded. What we ordered: - Ube latte - Cassava latte - Kale Caesar Salad - Filipino Fried Chicken and Pandan Waffles - Tita Tess's crispy fried chicken thigh marinated in patis, star anise, and buttermilk with pandan and coconut waffles. Topped with arnibal and coconut whip The drinks remain delicious and the food is also so good. Definitely looking forward to trying out more of their dishes. I will definitely continue going to this new location if I want food and continue going to their old location for a grab and go.

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    I had the luxury of trying the Cornbeef sandwich and it was beyond my expectations. I enjoyed the Matcha!!! I will definitely be back!!

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    Customer service could be better but they work well under pressure. Ambiance is nice love the look.

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