Walked in randomly into this Naga City, Philippines, location, while waiting for someone. It is a…read moregem, walking in is like walking into another world. Beautifully decorated inside with cool coffee shop vibe, with little nooks and crannies to sit in and relax and unwind. Has a nice restroom. It's at the Vista Mall, not sure if there was a connection inside too. but definitely has a separate entrance. I tried my wife's cold brew and it was fine. 4/5 based on looks and feel alone.

Coffee Project is a beautifully decorated little coffee house serving some of the absolute best…read morecoffee and desserts in the area. The staff are very professional and super friendly, and can even make off-menu custom drinks if you need something "special" for your pick-me-up. I tried the Purple Yam cheesecake along with a custom Iced Vietnamese Latte and both were excellent. During your sip and chill session, there are also plenty of Instagrammable areas inside to get that perfect shot to elevate your social media. Free wifi for customers as well. Highly recommend! Go now!

Yelp! Review #31 of 2025 July 21 visit around 4 p.m…read more This charming little shop is located at the top of the walking escalator on the second floor. It's mostly self-service, except for the cake slices, which are kept refrigerated. The business focuses primarily on baked desserts, with a small selection of food items, as well as cold soft drinks and water. The young lady working there was incredibly kind to my wife and children, making her a true asset to the shop. The desserts were absolutely delicious, and my wife and children were extremely happy and satisfied with their treats. Once this mall fully opens, I'm confident this place will see tremendous growth. If we return to Vista Mall, it'll be for this shop, they truly exceed tastebud expectations!

The name of our friendly, knowledgable, and enthusiastic bartender who served us last night sums up…read moreIbalon Craft Brew -- this place truly is a Gem. It is tucked in the midst of the lively, and somewhat noisier, bars and restaurants on Magsaysay Ave in Naga City, Philippines, but easy enough to find across the street from the Villa Caceres. The decor inside was that of dark and cool colors, with earthy tones weaved throughout, reminding me of a coffee house where a musician with an acoustic guitar would feel right at home. The atmosphere was definitely comfortable and quiet this weeknight, and our bartender Gem greeted us promptly and warmly as we sat at the bar, and perused the offering. Now, onto the beer. The beers that we tried were great. Visiting from the United States, I was in search of some Filipino craft brews to try in a land that has been dominated by San Miguel for over a century. Ibalon Craft Brew did not disappoint! Being a craft microbrewery, their 4-5 main offerings are brewed right on site, and I loved the graphic on the back wall explaining the step by step process. The first one I tried was the Baltog IPA. This easily stands up against many of the IPA's I've tried in the US. Reminds me of a West Coast IPA style, although I'm not 100% sure that's what they were going for, with hops leaning towards the citrus and mango tropical flavor profile. Delicious!! The others were delicious as well -- the Bandiong Pale Ale, Handiong Sili Beer, and Oriol Stout. (at P250, or $5, flight, can't be beat! The Handiong Sili (chili) beer was definitely the most interesting of the mix, and I'm glad I tried it. The level of spiciness was perfect, and refreshing in a way. I wondered how the stout would fare in this hot, humid climate of the Philippines, but it was perfect. The body was heavy or syrupy at all, and the coffee and chocolate flavors came through nicely. Gem also gave us a sample of the new Passionfruit Pale Ale they were brewing, and it was wonderful as well. She was enthusiastic about talking about their beer, and knowledgable about beers in general. There were many other guest beers available as well, and some food offering which we didn't get to try. All in all, I loved this place. I definitely want to come back.

The Naga City Starbucks is indeed one of a kind. They offer the PH Starbucks reward program for the…read morePhilippines. As most businesses in this country, they have a security guard stationed upfront who will help you park, open the door and greet when you walk in unless he or she is on their rounds. This establishment can get excessively busy as it is one of the only Starbucks in the area making indoor seating limited. Outdoor seating which is convenient (weather permitting) is also available. Regardless of the amount of patrons there, the local employees do their best to give you excellent service. On the visits when they are not as busy, some of the baristas will actually deliver food and desserts to your table as you wait for your drinks to be prepared. The pastries and food items here are exceptionally delicious this you have been warned. One of my favorites is the New York Style cheesecake to which they can add whipped cream and a flavored syrup. As for food, I would always default to the pastrami sandwich on a croissant style bread. Truly one of a kind! My wife and daughters would usually order a flatbread or French toast and whatever variation of chocolate cake desired. One of many memorable qualities of this location is that if you are unable to finish your food items, they will take your items and package it to go. Last but not least, the restrooms are always clean and PWD (People With Disabilities) accessible.