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.

Refreshing and amazing! The peach bowl is the way to go would definitely come back over and over…read moreagain!

Nothing like enjoying a refreshing acai bowl in the warm morning sun! After a week of eating a lot…read moreof meat and fried foods, this was just what I needed. The location is a little bit hidden but I happened to notice it while we were going down the road and I saw a sign for Shaka Bowls, so we came back after we were done surfing. You can get your caffeine fix here from their choices of teas and coffees, or have your fruits and veggies through their power bowls, smoothies, and fresh pressed juices. They do a bowl and coffee combo too, which was exactly what I wanted! I wanted to try the Bakunawa Bowl but it was a seasonal option only, so I went for the Blissful Butterfly. The colors weren't as vibrant and exciting as I hoped it would be from the butterfly pea flower, but it tasted delicious more importantly! I chose a matcha latte for my coffee, although it was the only drink with an extra charge for the bowl/coffee combo. Their outdoor seating is really nice, all underneath the palm trees and blue skies.

Coffee was delicious and great menu the service was quick and friendly staff…read moreIt's convenient location close to the pier

Coffee is fantastic! Awesome small spot for coffee and great breakfast! The location is small and…read morecan get very busy but that's understandable!

Came early in the morning for coffee and it wasn't a long line but it took some time for the drinks…read moreto be made. More than I'm used to from a Starbucks. Other than that and some items not being available on the menu, everything was good. Great location, clean and organized. Easy to talk to friendly staff

I'm on vacation and order a couple of refreshers for my daughter and I, when I touched the table to…read moregrab my drink, my drink goes flying into the glass window due to uneven table stand. Everyone stares as I smile and keep composure. I approached Barista Rachael and she was so sweet. She cleaned up my drink and made me a new one free of charge. Thank you Rachael for your professionalism and kindness. You're awesome!!

This place is an awesome!…read more Well pleased with its service, they have around four power sockets so no need to worry if you need to plug-in. The design of the place makes me love CBTL more! Awesome coffee!

Great large space, beautifully decorated with original style. It's big , lots of seating. I had a…read moremango berry something I think it was a frappe. If sugar is not a problem for you it is one of the best cold dr

Cute coffee spot in Cagayan, loved the outdoor indoor feels of the decor. Offering a good selection…read moreto get your caffeine fix. My husband got an iced vietnamese coffee, I got an iced matcha with espresso latte. The matcha tasted great and the espresso just gives you that kick of caffeine. This place would be a great spot to chill and savor your drink.

Favourite Third Wave cafe in CdO. I heard they only use 100% locally sourced arabica. Staff are…read morealso very friendly, location is very accessible, coffee is amazing, and the place is very aesthetic! love this place

Very affordable for a coffeeshop. Pasta was great! Beans were locally sourced. Very very fast…read moreinternet!

Can they improve? Im…read morejust wondering in Cagayan De Oro looking for a museum and I saw Dunkin Donuts and I remember coffee, also want to sit and relax a little bit from long distance walking. The place is a little bit hot considering there is a air-conditioner. The service is not really at its best, as I order a red velvet cupcake they suddenly forgot I ordered it, they are a little bit distracted not sure why. I also tried their tuna burger which is around 40-50 pesos and the quality is really bad, its like a combination of a bun-tuna-mayo very plain and uninteresting to look at considering the pictures in the menu. Nah! if you are near in this area you might want to skip this Dunkin Donuts branch.