This is a very nice and cozy cafe! :D I immediately liked the place when I entered. They have very…read morecute cloud-looking wooden tables! The staff were very nice too. I asked what their bestseller was and they recommended the Irish Coffee Latte. I'm very happy I listened to them. It was delicious!!! I've had the opportunity to try their Latte and Choco Peppermint. Both pretty good too. The latte normal but good. The iced version can be filling. The Choco Peppermimt was not too sweet with the right hint of mint. I was also very surprised with how much my coffee was! In general, their prices are very affordable! I hope it stays that way.

Have you ever tried an Irish cream coffee? No? Me neither... at least until I discovered the Urban…read moreGrind café. I was successfully persuaded by the friendly barista to give that drink a shot. She even suggested I try it with a shot of vodka - a usual thing done to Irish cream coffees. I was feeling particularly bold that morning so I said obliged. And boy was it a real picker-upper! Needless to say, you should definitely try it out. Other than that drink, another reason I appreciated Urban Grind is because of its chill but modern ambience. There were a good number of couches - perfect for a chill hangout session with your friends. They also had work station-worthy tables, with accessible plugs to booth! It was great that I stopped by a couple of hours before lunchtime so I got to enjoy the place with just a couple of customers. I got to drink good coffee and work at the same time. I also liked this café's staff. They were all very helpful and accommodating, a specific trait I always look for in restaurants and coffee shops. At one point, I couldn't seem to get through their Internet connection; one of their waitresses walked up to me and helped me out, without me even asking her to! Really, truly appreciate such helpful service.

This is one of my go-to CBTL branches. They open early and close late, making it a good option to…read morestudy in. Like any other CBTL branches their food is good and their coffees are even better. I really like their Chai Tea Latte too! This branch tends to get full since a lot of the Medicine Students study here. Service can also sometimes be a bit slow. Aside from that, it's a pretty reliable CBTL branch. Watch out for CBTL's Open House events!

We needed a place to chill after a very stressful evening and almost ALL the coffee shops we went…read moreto were full. I almost forgot about this CBTL because it is at the back of other establishments. It's a good thing that it is hidden away because we were one of the few people in the shop that night! If you're a student who likes to study in coffee shops, I recommend this branch! There are not so many people between 9PM to 12MN. So, you can focus on your reviewers and not worry about noisy customers. The salads were not available when I was here. So, I was able to try the Ube Cheesecake. Pretty good :) Don't forget to show your swirl card for the WiFi!

During my 5 day business trip to Manila, Toby's was my best friend! So what do you need to know?…read more - The shop is owned by an Australian, and the menu features very western items - you will find all your favorite espresso drinks + a very decent breakfast/brunch/lunch menu - The prices will be much higher than anywhere around; pretty much what you would pay in the US. Baristas speak English. - They KNOW coffee. It is absolutely delicious, made right, served well. - They accept western credit cards. - They DO NOT have Wi-Fi, which was really not handy :( Absolutely solid coffee shop, highly recommend for all your coffee needs : )

Toby's Estate is fancy. It felt very sophisticated in there. I'm not against it but I like a chill…read moreplace to study. The coffee there is good though and their baked goods are tasty. I guess its nice to study at but not for long hours...I feel they want you out after a while. I've studied here twice and both times I didn't feel very welcome. Maybe it's me, not them...ha. I like that they have windows so theres a lot of natural lighting. It's easy on the eyes when studying. The set up is really cute. Feels like I'm in America for some reason. Their location is near Podium so it is a quick walk to Wildflour or Borough, yum! :)

Someone told me that Vietnamese coffee is said to be super strong, the mother of all caffeinated…read moredrinks. Highlands Coffee comes from Vietnam and so far holds the title for the only coffee in metro to make me hyper enough to jump and skip around with pointed toes. (Yeah, weird.) And that's coming from someone who regularly drinks coffee! The drink to give me this effect was the Café Sua Nong, coffee with condensed milk that came straight from the coffee drip. It's great! And it'll keep you awake like nothing else. You can also have it iced as the Café Sua Da. Okay, so aside from the mega-coffee, I also had their Smores Chocolate Cake. (Okay, so this may have added to my hyperness.) They have other pastries on their menu, as well as sandwiches, pasta, and some light meals. Highlands Coffee is the place to go for those who have too much blood in their caffeine system.

Ambience: An abundance of dine-in space is available. There…read moreare so many seats on both sides of the branch and the branch itself is two floors. High chairs are also near the bar in case you want to wait there or even talk to the baristas. Wi-Fi's available with a decent speed for down and uploads, but it's not exactly that quick. But since it's free, you're basically all set! A slight hassle would be the restroom because it's located outside and you'll always have to get and return the key to the handoff counter. Beverage: I accidentally got the African Sunrise Tea instead of the African Sunrise Tea Latte. The flavor was there but the latte's much better because I like my beverage to be creamy. At least it kept me warm beverage the branch was freezing cold downstairs. Service: They asked if I wanted something to eat and I received a good, detailed explanation about how Cold Brew is prepared. (April 2018)

We ordered at Drive Thru CBTL Cainta Junction, one of which Ice Africa S T Lat-L* while driving…read morealong Ortigas Avenue Extension I found out that only Ice Water was given and they totally forgotten the Tea. Worst experience, better stay away from CBTL.

Here's a coffee shop that will cost you just as much as Starbucks would, but at the standards of a…read morehotel, and with a chocolate-dipped croissant that will surely make it known far and wide. Cafe Pronto is the bakery and cafe of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. It's right on the driveway of the hotel so you can't miss it. A large selection of pastries including the chocolate-dipped croissant, savory sandwiches, and salads to-go are available at the counter. Beautifully decorated cakes and red velvet chocolate cupcakes are enticingly displayed. (My daughter and I had a mini argument when I told her she could not have a cupcake for breakfast.) The ambience is nice and bright. I chanced upon some #TitasOfManila when I was there on a Sunday morning, and a few professional women probably talking business over coffee on a weekday afternoon. For the price of the sandwiches and coffee, both of which range between 110 to 180 pesos, it really is a decent alternative to Starbucks if you're ever looking for a new menu with the same price range.

Yummy ensaymada..come after 7 and you can get it 50% cheaper..all breads are all 50% off by 7..pan…read moreau choclat is great too

*Note: This is a 4.5 Star review…read more The first time my brother and I went here was because it was raining and we were looking for a place we could hang until the rain lessens. I've visited their original branch in Clark and I was pretty pleased that Mr. Park's Bread & Cake is open 24/7! Yay! You MUST try their Cream Puffs (Php10/each) to go with their coffee. They also have flavored Cream Puffs for Php14 a piece. One you pop one in your mouth, you can't stop! You also have to try the Egg Morning sandwich and the Jumbo Croquette. My favorite is the Red Bean Bun because it is HUGE but soft, chewy and has the right amount of sweetness. I'll be honest, like this place better than Bread Talk. It's chill and perfect for breakfast or merienda. Coffee is good (which means served the way I like it, sweet) and was served in a large mug. If you don't want coffee or tea, they also have Korean drinks for you to try. Oh! If you want a cold dessert, go try their Bingsu! :D If you guys are looking for a place where you could spend hours with good food and drinks (plus sockets for ALL your gadgets) then this is the place for you! They have awesome bread creations and fast internet! Love it!

This review comes in 2 pieces. 1st, as a bakery, 2nd, as a cafe…read more TLDR: For a bakery, the bread and pastries are a cut above your usual convenient store fare, and can best some popular bakeries'. The cream puffs, though, are insane. As a cafe, the coffee is alright, and Mr Park's is open 24 hours and is comfortable enough to finish a long night's work or study. A. Mr Park's the Bakery (and Cream Puff Shop) Mr Park's Bread and Cake devotes half its floorspace to selling...bread and cake. I'm not sure if the ovens are on the premises, but judging the by the quality of the bread, they might as well be. People who like soft, sweet white bread shouldn't bother. The bread sold here is crusty and has a good chew, as baguettes should. If I may drop my pseudo-hipster pretensions for a moment, one of my favorite things is convenience store sandwiches. Mr. Park's sandwiches are like those, except with fresh bread and discernible meat. I know that sounds like an insult but they're really good,especially the bacon chicken one. The pastries have a distinctively Korean bent. Red bean and green tea flavors feature heavily in a variety of donuts. I don't have a particularly sweet tooth, so I can't say how good these really are. I will say that they aren't cloying, which is a good thing. All of these things, however, are to me side dishes to the mini cream puffs. Oh lord, the cream puffs. They're bite-sized little pockets of light, crisp dough filled with a shot of real whipped cream to order. They are almost as good as Beard Papa's, except a quarter of the size and P10 each for the plain ones. My sister and I bought a 20 pack to take home, only to stare at the bottom of an empty box after a couple of hours and "just one more cream puff." They're so good Mr Park's Bread and Cake should rename itself to Mr Park's Cream Puffs, Bread and Cake. Have I mentioned I like them? B. Mr. Park's, the Cafe. The other half of the floor space is seating for customers to enjoy their cream puffs, bread, cream puffs, and pastries, along with Mr Park's coffee. I'm a heavy coffee drinker, but not a connoisseur. I can't say if the coffee is from the lush hills of Sumatra or something, but I can say it's freshly brewed and pretty good. As you can see from the photos, all lattes come with latte art. I normally only just have brewed coffee with a bit of milk, but Mr. Park's has more exotic options if you'd like. I've only ever tried the Sweet Potato Latte, which does in fact taste like camote. Can't really say I'm into that, but the attention to detail did shine through. More importantly to me as a student, Mr. Park's is open 24 hours and has free wifi. I did put that to the test by cramming for an exam until 5:30 in the morning, so I can attest to the fact that 24 hours isn't just marketing speak. The Cafe's wifi is free, but can be spotty when there are a lot of customers. The only caveat I have about the Cafe seating is that most of the floor outlets have now been closed off since I first came here. However, there are still ample outlets near the walls, and a couple of outlets in the middle of the dining area. All in all, Mr. Park's is a pretty good cafe, a good bakery, and an awesome cream puff store.

I am so happy that a great coffee shop is finally near where I live! I never expected it but along…read morePasig Blvd. in Fil Oil Gas Station, 8 Ounce Coffee and Kitchen was built. The very first time I saw this place i new it was going to be a good one. Ever since, this is where my business partners and I bought coffee and had our meetings before we had our office. The ambiance of the place contributes to productivity in terms of work. I also think that they're good wifi connection helps us do our tasks better. I am a coffee lover and good craft coffee is really important to me. I think I'm also very lucky to have great coffee very accessible. They even offer cold brews! Other than caffeine, they really have good food for reasonable prices. I always order their Aglio Olio. A very simple pasta dish with balanced flavors. It's light yet satisfying. I love their staff too. They attend to our every need and they're very friendly. Since I'm a regular, they start conversations and ask about our day which I find very kind. I could also see that the owner is very hands on. He introduced himself to us and told us about his shop. We all got to know each other a little bit and I found that very nice of him to do because not much business owners are like that. i could see that he really loves what he's doing. The place was also very well designed. It was very industrial with hints of an artsy vibe that's very inviting. I recommend everyone to drop by!

I always pass by Eight Ounce every single day I'm called to work at the studio. I honestly didn't…read morethink anything about it until today when I slowed down a bit and checked what it was. You know what caught my eye? There's a sign outside that said, "All-Day Breakfast." I was sold. I was craving for coffee. I'm all set to try this café + kitchen hybrid out! I was the only customer around the time I arrived. It was 15 minutes past five in the afternoon on a Sunday. It was spacey and my 'hipster' heart was happy. I could finally retreat from the other Kapitolyo cafés that are almost-always full and noisy. I felt really relaxed and enjoyed reading my book in between sips of my latte (P125) and eating a piece of my cheesecake (P140). When I left, I just muttered to myself that I think I found my "coffice" in Manila. I spent a good amount of time there today. Sometimes, I would chat up with the wait staff and their manager. He told me about the best times to go there. He also told me that it's a getaway for people who want to study and have some quiet time by themselves and sometimes with friends. I'd have to agree because you don't get that much around a really busy city! If you post about 8 Oz. and tag them on Instagram, you'll receive a free cup of brewed coffee on your next visit. They also give out loyalty cards which I'm sure I'll fill up soon enough!

After dinner with a balikbayan friend in the Kapitolyo area, we looked for a coffee and dessert…read moreplace to extend the conversation. One of our dinner companions, a Pasig resident, confidently recommended Epic. He also later told me that the cafe's bestsellers are its salted caramel drinks. The cafe interiors of wood, brick, and cement give a cozy feel - and it's a relatively small cafe, too. There are also vintage decors, like the bikes in the corner. I tried the sea salt caramel frappe, but found it too bitter for my taste. I was hoping the dominant flavors would be the sweetness and saltiness. I like the salted caramel ice cream better. If you have a sweet tooth, this is what I recommend. The mint chocolate ice cream is very rich and and chocolate-y. Those who like the usual milk chocolate kind of flavor might not like it, but those who like dark chocolate with mint, as I do, might. Prices are close to Starbucks', with the sea salt caramel frappe at P160.

When I stepped right into Epic Café, I was amazed at how hipster the place is. The walls were full…read moreof chalk boards with colourful chalk letterings and not to mention there's a bike and a typewriter inside. If that's not hipster enough then I don't know what is. I'm also keen on restrooms as well and surprisingly, they did not disappoint. Even the CR is so hipster and super clean. They also have a vintage water dispenser at the condiments area that I really really like. I'm also a huge sucker for matcha latte or anything matcha and Epic Café's matcha didn't disappoint me. It has that usual after taste but the sweetness lingers as well. The lighting was a bit dark for studying though. Albeit saying, it's still a good place to sip coffee and write about random musings with your regular notebook and pen because the place will make you feel homey and relaxed.