First time here and it's not bad. It is a place for studying. It has desks, booths with bean bags…read moreand pillows and low tables as well as big tables for groups. I went here with friends and we got a booth upstairs. It wasn't too loud so I was able to get some studying done. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte and it was good! Maybe kind of pricey it was 160P. Didn't try the food but the cakes are 100 plus for a slice. Come here for the studying environment. It is very cute. I was here on a Friday night and it wasn't completely packed. Hopefully I can go here earlier in the day so I can really study all day here. It is open until 3am! My issue is that there is no wifi...only good thing is that less distractions but sometimes you just need some good wifi while studying. Excited to come back here and study even more :)

Cafe I'm Here has a really big space considering that it is a cafe. I find their coffee okay, not…read morebad but nothing out of the ordinary as well. But what I love about this cafe is their booths for seating. If you are fond of sitting in the floor or lying down, then this place is for you! It's a great place to hang out with your friends, chill and it is also a great place for study. They have ample electric outlets which make them also a great place to work or charge your gadgets. One downside is that they don't have wifi, which is one of the things I consider for a perfect hangout place. But if you do want to really talk and hangout with your friends, this will be a good place for you.

The Hideout Café. You could take its name seriously and let it be your little nook right in the…read moremiddle of the Maginhawa - Malingap food crowd, away from its hustle and bustle. It's quiet and reserved and has the coffee shop vibe without the elitism (char). Hideout serves coffee, deserts, sandwiches, pasta, and breakfast food. Apparently, they got the shop's name from a bible verse. And they play Christian rock songs inside. Do what you will with that information. PROS: Interiors are well-lit and nicely furnished. The wall graffiti is an interesting, intricate piece to look at while you wait for your food; The food is made with effort and presentation. It tastes fresh and well-cooked; Their bread is crisp outside and soft inside; As per my friend's input, Mr. Owner is not too bad on the eyes as well (yeah, I'm putting that on PROS). CONS: Your food takes a while to be served; Not the place to go all-out busog; Not as spacious as I expected from the outside. TL;DR: Regardless of religious affiliation, The Hideout Café is a good relaxing spot to rest your soul with good food.

Been here once, great place to hang out but it's in accurate to say this is a 24bour place. It…read moreactually opens at. 10am.

Cool vibe in here. It's quite a big place, with seating in the front and back, plus an area for…read moreppl to surf the internet. Bright lights, and parking is available directly across the street. Came here one morning for take-out; just coffee. I ordered an iced white chocolate mint soy latte. Really good. *thumbs up* and we saw that they also had a good variety of cheesecakes and desserts. And upon a quick scan of their menu, turns out they have plenty of food options as well. So we came back in the evening around 7pm on a Tuesday. Not crowded but definitely not empty; we easily got a seat in the back area. Ordered a pistachio milk shake (*thumbs up again*) and shared a Four Mushroom pizza with my niece. We weren't expecting it to be black and we were curious if it was a special dough or something. But we were told it was food coloring that made it that way for aesthetic purposes. Tasted really good. I liked the added bonito flakes. Service was good. Didn't wait too long for the food. Only the bill out took longer than expected. Overall a good experience and a great coffee shop and hang out in the area

Artsy Café in Maginhawa lives up to its moniker. The restaurant has kitschy interiors, tall…read moreceilings and accent walls of turf, exposed brick and whitewash. It also has a charming fence separating its front porch from the street. The trellis outside keeps the heat out, making the outside seating comfortable and sheltered from the elements. When the rest of Maginhawa seem to embrace the fun and youthful energy of the students that frequent the neighborhood feeding holes, Arsty Cafe is one of the few ones that seem to have the entire family in mind. For one, the prices are not student-friendly, and thus, you would always see entire families or groups of friends dining here. The food is home-style, and it feels like it was made by your mom for your weekly family Sunday brunch. For a while, the restaurant was still on soft open, but what I really loved about their menu are the pastas, which are well-seasoned, al dente and restrained. Service is a bit slow, especially during the busy hours. The servings are quite small considering the price points, but you will appreciate the care and the thought that went into the creation of your meal. I recommend the Puttanesca pasta, with a bright and astringent sauce of pureed tomatoes and capers. I also love the Frutti di Mare Pasta, which is creamy and rich but not overwhelming. It's probably not the best, but it'll do when you have a whole family in tow and you want a quiet place that serves "real" food.There is usually a waiting list, especially during dinner service.

Instagram-worthy chic interiors and pet friendly dining place. Brought our pup for a weekend lunch…read more Food is okay and staff are really accomodating. Ordered salpicao and thirst quenching strawberry-banana shake!

Not everyone can have the luxury of having a pet in their homes. Luckily, Miao Cat Cafe has got you…read morecovered - well, for cats at least. With only 300 pesos and two hours of your time, you can now enjoy your everyday cafe experience with the help of more than twenty cats surrounding you, making your café experience a not so everyday one. As an Interior Design major, I was very impressed by what they've done to maximize the space of the café, more so make it cat-friendly. With chair legs wrapped with the material like that of a scratching post, comfy cat beds, various cat toys, and a small outdoor space they can also lounge around in, you can obviously tell that the cats are comfortable and very happy. The people manning the place were also great. Having to memorize all the names of the cats, their breed, their nature, and where they come from shows that they're very knowledgeable of not only keeping the place neat and tidy for the next wave of customers, but also show that they're knowledgeable of their furry work buddies as well. To sum it all up, Miao Cat Café is a great place to go to if you want to amp up your café game. With its efficient and beautifully done interior, minimal yet decent menu, and most especially its overwhelming number of cats, you're bound to have one of the best café experiences yet.

The best way that I could describe Miao Cat Cafe is that it's like a glorified petting zoo. Except…read morethat cats are the only animals, and you get to eat. The place is the perfect treat for kids and adults who love cats but aren't allowed to have them as pets for whatever reason (at our house, it's because of laziness-- mostly mine). The whole area is fitted like a feline playground: lots of pillows, carpets, toys, scratchable surfaces, and perches that are good for curling up in. Humans eat at low coffee tables, like in some Japanese restaurants. Go to Miao Cafe if you find it charming to have cats siddle up to you while you sip a latte. The place is really more about spending time with the resident cats, than it is about food so if you are just looking for a simple place to eat, then you will be better off someplace else. Grown-up visitors are charged with a P300 consumable fee which is good for one beverage (they have coffee, teas and shakes) and one dessert OR a pasta plate. Kids have a minimum charge of P150, which entitles them to one beverage. Keep in mind that the food is really just for snacking; unless you are willing to spend a thousand pesos on yourself alone, there's no way you're going to feel full. You can certainly order another cookie if you've already finished your first one, but it's a bit too expensive at P150. You'll have to book an appointment ahead of time, as they have limited seating and they also have hour-long breaks twice a day to save the cats from too much stress. Guests only get to stay for a maximum of two hours, which will definitely leave you wanting to go back for another visit. There are rules to follow, such as disinfecting your hands before playing with the cats (hand sanitizer is provided); do not disturb cats who are sleeping; changing into slippers before coming inside the cafe area; and never picking/carrying the cats for your own safety. It may not seem like a very exciting place to go to, but trust me, two hours will pass by just like a snap. It's amazing how being around the cats can be so relaxing and enjoyable. Just a word of caution though: the cafe area is not that big and so on weekends when it is at full occupancy, it can feel a little hectic and claustrophobic. Try to go on weekdays whenever possible, especially if it's your first time so that you can really enjoy the experience.

The food selection was great. The coffee was on point and I highly recommend it. It was my first…read moreexperience at a Starbucks Reserve and enjoyed it!

Came here cus i heard they serve different kinds of coffee from different parts of the world…read more I'm not sure if you can get a taste test first though but it never hurts to ask. Love the atmosphere here as well. I would definitely comeback especially for their banoffee pie.

So I went here with friends at 8pm til about 11pm. The coffee shop is full! And it's very loud. The…read morepeople are all in groups catching up on lives. So I wasn't really wrong about it being a social place. (Cause the last time I went, it was morning so no people yet) So we ordered the quesadillas (Php125), I had the cafe latte (Php60). My friends got the Double Chocolate (Php 135) frappe and the iced French Vanilla latte (Php85). They had liked theirs. I thought the latte was just fine.The problem was it was served for only one size (I think it's 8oz) which I find not enough, I kinda wanted more. Although it is not as outstanding as other lattes I've had, its just right for its cheap price. The quesadillas were pretty good! They were small (bite sized), and just a few pieces. I wish there was more. I'd only go here when I meet with friends. I wouldn't wanna go here alone cause it's such a loud place (at night at least), but I think it's good to start the day with a sip here.

This bakery became my go to place for sweets. The ensaymada and cheese rolls were my late mom's…read morefavorite and mine as well. i recently tried cinnamon rolls it was good as well. The sourdough bread was light and great for sandwiches. I have yet to try the brownies and lemon bars. I will though the next time i am home. i highly recommend.

Love this bakery and for the quality you get, it's completely worth the price. Nothing tastes like…read morethey skimped on ingredients or used any substitutes for the real thing. This branch is in a really convenient location and is maintained well. The people who work here are also super nice! I bought my birthday cake (the Purple Carousel chocolate cake) here, and they gave me an extra bag of sweets! My favorites are their: *Lemon bars - really great lemon flavor and have a tart, refreshing sweetness *Chocolate revel bars - probably the best I've had *Chocolate Campfire cake - very rich, but in this amazing way where you don't get tired of eating it! I've also had their: *Purple Carousel chocolate cake - classic chocolate cake with these chocolate wafers on top *Mini Pecan Pie - not the consistency I prefer in a pecan pie but the flavor was still very good *Mini Chocnut Pie - light, could use a stronger chocnut flavor, I really liked the crust though *Cookies - I love cookies so I usually get 1 or 2 with whatever else I'm buying that day, theirs are crispy on the edges and chewy on the inside *Quiche Tinapa - Liked this a lot and just ate mine chilled, but I think it would be better to warm it a little at home

First time trying Antonio's bibingka. It did NOT disappoint. The bibingka was fluffy and had just…read morea hint of salted egg (not overwhelming) with a few slices of cheese. If you're craving bibingka, check Antonio's out!

Its really delicious, freshly made from their oven; however, sometimes they burn the sides but…read morestill yummy. This bibingka is better than the other brand (Bibingkinita). A bit on the pricey side and Cash payment only. Really pairs well with coffee.

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.