Visited them 3x at 2 different locations. The coffee are consistently good!…read more Customer service is topnotch. Although seating at the Mabolo branch is limited, they are comfortable,

Another must-visit coffee spot in Cebu is at Tightrope Coffee. I was glad we were able to stop by…read moreat our very last day before heading to the airport and I wished we had visited sooner. Indoor decor was simple yet modern. The La Marzocco machine is always a good sign for me and I saw that beauty as soon as we entered. For drinks, My husband ordered a plain iced latte while I got their Spanish one. It was absolutely delicious. I was in love with that drink - not only was the latte art spot on but the drink was perfect. You could tell the beans were roasted wonderfully and the balance of sweetness was just right. We also had a pour over and I enjoyed watching how the process went. I appreciated that they also have food on the menu. I wanted to eat rice that day and was glad to see Karaage Don had it. It was delicious! The truffle fries was a nice appetizer as well and we cleaned that plate up. We were also served Chicken parmesan by mistake but we gladly ate it as that one too was delish! Everything we had ordered was enjoyable and the overall visit did not disappoint. You could say it was the perfect way we had capped off our vacation in Cebu! Will hopefully be back soon so this coffee shop better be there still!

UCC coffee has selection of custom roasted artisan coffees. Great selection from various levels of…read moreacidity. Apart from asian versions like Kopi from Sg and HKG style milk tea and filter coffee blend. The service is good and ambiance is casual. You can work or just relax at any time of day

I knew of UCC because of anime so I wasn't expecting a real storefront in Cebu at all! Once I…read morerealized this place was a real franchise, I learned to appreciate the establishment more and the products. Coming to two locations in Cebu, you can see the Japanese influence and community in the region with other Japanese coffee and cafe shops around the area. This location is my favorite because of the big space with lots of seating, the fact that they're open late (pre-COVID-19), and the fooood! I wasn't sure if a coffee commercial brand would have delicious food but here we are! It reminds me of my old eats in NY with their casual sandwiches. Being that they are a coffee company, they serve coffee all day and night! Great for late night chit chats, study nights, night craves, and those who need a pick-me-up after a long day at work. Service here is accommodating and nice. We came here three times during our stay and would gladly recommend and come again when in Cebu City. The ambience is super chill that you will see students chatting and working here. I've only come here late night for a quick bite and for some coffee. I've tried their desserts like their ube cheesecake (made like the Japanese cheesecakes with a Pinoy touch) and their salmon croissant. They make various kinds of coffee styles from Japanese pour overs to Spanish lattes to Vietnamese coffee. I have enjoyed their Hong Kong style coffee and Filipino local coffee. If you take your espresso drinks seriously, this is a fun place to go (although commercial and not in the category of Cebuano specialty coffee scene). They serve salads to rice dishes to baked goods. It's a fun place to try some innovative Japanese inspired Filipino-infused dishes. Open late. CR available. Good for work/study but loud! Mangaon ta!

Snowbowls was amazing! On my first visit to Cebu and the Philippines, I was told to try Snowbowls…read moreCreamery. As soon as I entered the store, I was taken aback by the beautiful ceiling lights. The lights changed colors and reminded me of the northern lights. The entire decor was white and felt like I had been teleported away from the sweltering summer heat to someplace very cold and comfortable. I ordered the halo halo which was absolutely exquisite. The flavors and textures from the exotic ube and sweet milk snow combo, along with the jackfruit and cornflakes, blended perfectly together. I also got to try the chocolate which was exceptional as well. Overall, I would recommend anyone to check out Snowbowls if they are looking for a one-of-a-kind dessert place!

So far one of the best snow ice in Cebu. The exotic taro is so good. There are other toppings to…read morechoose from but I just want to keep it simple and get the regular corn flakes and drizzled with condensed milk. The place is not that big though but I hear they are planning to expand and open other branches around Cebu.

I'm a regular here. Sometimes they run out of pastries…read more They also play their music too loud. Everything else is good.

Best donuts I've ever had!!! I would definitely eat them again. There were so many different…read morevarieties of flavors to try.

When Gelatissimo first opened at the Ayala Center in Cebu, I thought there is no way this place is…read moregoing to survive here!! Wow, I was wrong!! Years later, they are still open!! I am so happy that they have continued to survive and do well because I think they make some of the best gelato that I have ever tried in the world!! Yup, I said it. I've eaten gelato when visiting Italy, and the gelato made at Gelatissimo is just as good (in my humble opinion). Why did I think they would not make it here? At the time (about 10 years ago), I thought their prices were too expensive for the locals to afford. Yes, the quality of the products is excellent. Prices though are high. With that being said, though, I'd be a regular at Gelatissimo every time we visit Ayala Center. To me, they are worth the hefty price. Happy to see that I am not the only one who thinks so because they are still in business after all these years. They have a multitude of flavors to choose from. You can ask to sample some flavors to help you decide what you want. Currently, my favorite flavors are their Chunky New York Cheesecake and their Creme Caramel. Look forward to trying all the flavors one of these days. Anyways, make sure to drop by Gelatissimo when you are the Ayala Center in Cebu City. I doubt that you will be disappointed.

They've been here for a few years now and I have to say this place is one of the best places to…read morehave your gelato/ice cream fix. They make their gelato fresh everyday (that's what my friend who works there said) and using only the finest ingredients available. Everytime I go to the mall, I usually drop by and get a scoop of my favorite flavor. I have to say, they have been quite consistent on their gelato. It hasn't changed one bit. They also try to introduce new flavors every now and then so that the customers won't get tired of the usual ones. The good part is that if you are curious of a certain flavor, you can ask them if want to have a taste before buying a scoop or two. Definitely worth the price you pay.

Good place to have dessert or to hangout with friends and/or family to eat something sweet and cold…read moreespecially on a hot day. I like the mango cheese snow and the injeolmi snow, they're good. The ice is perfectly shaved and with no signs of any stray lumps. Not too sweet either, it's perfectly balanced and you can drizzle your own condensed milk on top of your snow. The place is kid friendly too.

Good food. Good service. The ambiance is quite great…read more Food is worth the money. I definitely recommend it!

My first stop after a looong day of travel, everything was perfect. My flat white was creamy and…read morenot too hot and the beet salad was just what I needed after so much plane food. I was very tempted to try one of their delicious looking pastries but was able to use some self control. Service was pleasant and helpful. Highly recommended.

This is a very nice coffee shop/café in a little strip mall. The inside is much nicer (and bigger)…read morethan it appears from the street. This is because there is a big upstairs seating area. They have some very nice café drinks and some great-looking bakery items.

We tried this place in lieu of the usual Statbucks for coffee and light meal. I ordered the Java…read moreChip frappe which was okay, nothing to rave about. The chicken salad was huge - totally shareable and very good. I would come back and try their baked products and maybe some of their signature coffee blends. The service however was superb.