On my seemingly endless conquest of Metro Manila coffeeshops, I blindly followed my friend to this…read morecoffeeshop in San Juan the day before our exam week starts. I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. Located above the Rustan's Supermarket on P. Guevarra, the café is quiet compared to the busy street below and gets tons of natural light from the building's all-glass facade. Great plus for me as it made the place have a very airy feel which went great with the painted concrete floors and industrial seating. The coffee was great too! I got their cold-brew coffee and it was a solid cup of cold-brew. Nothing out of the ordinary but it wasn't offensive. The price was great though! At least 30 pesos less than a comparable brew from one of the third wave stalwarts. They also have a lot of differently sourced beans to choose from, with even a Filipino Benguet option! So even though it might not have same pretentious or hipster vibes that we have come to expect from many of the other third wave purveyors here in Manila, I love how laidback this place is. You can definitely get a lot done here. Cash only!! There are ATMs downstairs though if you're in a pickle.

Backyard Coffee is a treat for coffee lovers like me. They offer single origin coffee beans and I…read morelove them! After eating out with my friends, we tried different drinks that they offer. My friends ordered Iced Mocha, Iced Black, Cold Brew, Strawberry Frappe and Ube cake. As for me and my posh friend, I ordered Sumatra while he ordered Civet coffee. Love the beans that they are using even for their regular coffee drinks. But let me describe my order. I love Sumatra because it is not that bold and not that bitter. It's a little sweet, a bit acidic and fruity in flavor. So if you are in San Juan area and looking for a different cafe or different drink of coffee, checkout Backyard Coffee and try their single origin coffee beans.

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.

Cool looking coffee place that also sells all kinds of interesting crafts. See, feel, touch, or…read morejust fine surrounded by fanciful objects from the imagination of local artists! Great event space too

Such a charming place! From the beautiful trees and spacious parking lot, the lovely simple…read morebungalow architecture, the welcoming interiors. There's lots of eye candy to be had and by that I mean the cool knick knacks you can find in the store. I'm not sure if the wire faux taxidermy is for sale, but do wish I had space for that in my place. What else... saw some nifty clocks and animal figures, fun stationery and funky dolls. There's just so much cuteness inside. The cafe area is pretty sweet. They have the Herman miller eames / modernica style baby blue chairs which are somewhat cushy. There's lots of spaces for a big party. So don't sweat it if you're worried about finding a chair to park on. The coffee was ok. They use a nespresso pod, if you're into that. The tea was also good. It's something you might have at home, like strawberry kiwi which I just had at my sister's place. But nice to know they have it! We tried the ff: Spaghetti meatballs- ok Beef brisket sandwich- lotsa melty cheese on a buttery slice which was sinfully good Niçoise salad- ok Beef w rice and onion rings- ok Chocolate cake- whoa! Red velvet cheesecake- ooh! I'd go back for those brisket sandwiches if I want to eat guiltily and treat myself. I'd probably hang out here again for a chitchat w friends and order a cake and coffee/tea. I would also come out here to look for cute gifts. Overall, nice quiet spot at addition hills.

Excellent food. Impeccable service. Ambience suited to the most important and romantic occasions…read more Amazing place worthy of visiting for all foreigners and locals alike, at least once for every Manila visit.

Would not go back here…read more Poorly trained staff. We ordered Tournedo Rossini in Madeira Sauce: Seems they didn't know how to thaw meat properly - the steak is very dry and with no flavor this can only happen if the meat is thawed submerged in water (yuck!!) The steak is unseasoned (take note, it's UNSEASONED NOT UNDERSEASONED!!) and has a bitter taste to it - you can taste the bitterness of the unclean pan where they were cooked (yuck!) The madeira sauce, looks and tastes like gravy! so sweet and has no madeira flavor into it. They should have called it Tournedo Rossini with Chicken Gravy!! The tenderloin is improperly butchered! it looks like a little kid sliced into it before it was cooked! They shouldn't have asked for steak doneness if they can't do it properly! We ordered 5 rossinis, 4 medium and 1 well done - Lo and behold, all our steaks are Well done, very dry, with a yucky flavor!! Where does Cafe Ysabel find their cooks? I can't call them chefs since it would be a disgrace to professional chefs when they can't cook a simple steak properly!! We also ordered pasta, they were served COLD!! WTF! We were there for more than 30 minutes before we were given the bread with the balsamic vinaigrette - and take note they wouldn't have given it if I did not demanded for it 5 times!! The appetizer was served after 1 hour!!! Considering we just ordered a serving of gambas (though tasty, i think it was tasty because we were STARVING by the time it was serverd) - and as always - THE FOOD WAS SERVED COLD!!! WTF!!! After an hour and a half, the pasta that we ordered was finally served COLD!! it was underseasoned ( I think they ran out of salt in their kitchen). We ordered the Prawns thermidor - OMG! It was so pricey at 600+ for 3pcs of medium sized prawns!! Yes, it's still underseasoned. We paid all in all 12,000 pesos for a very unappetizing, disappointing, waste of money meal here. The steaks were so bad, we did not finish any of them - SUCH A WASTE OF MONEY!! I WILL NOT RETURN HERE - AND I ADVISE EVERYONE TO REFRAIN FROM EATING HERE : Untrained and unfriendly waiters, Untrained Cooks, and Unappetizing waste of money food!!

So this place is a nice little hub for coffee lovers near Promenade. I have been to their Broadway…read morebranch which is a bit bigger than this is. They have a nice place for working or studying. Their available beans weren't as much as I hoped for (there were 3 choices). I had the Ethiopian Konga which tasted nutty and sweetish, good as I had expected. My colleague had iced mocha and she appreciated the "strong" espresso kick it had but felt it could have been more milkier or sweeter as to her preference. I think the prices were a bit higher than usual but it's worth it anyway. The staff were accommodating. They have other things in their menu such as sandwiches and pastas. They have cakes too. This is a must try for those looking for third wave coffee in Manila. :)

My favourite place to study/drink coffee. I order the Iced Mocha usually. It is great and has the…read moreright amount of chocolate :) What i like about this Craft is the music...they play william singe, jadine songs, old school songs and more! I am usually here studying and have been posted here for long hours...many many times. I like it when its not busy but I am also happy to see that they get good business...even though it gets noisy but its ok! It gets cold so be sure to bring a light sweater/jacket...their AC is goin strong. They are still in "soft opening" mode. So i hope to see their menu expand with the pastas that they have at their New Manila location. Their staff is great! They are kind and always greet you when you walk in and say "bye" when you walk out. They also don't mind if you bring outside food in. I have ordered their grilled cheese. It's nothing special and includes chips. I have yet to try the cakes at this location. Overall, I love this place to study and get my caffeine in. :)) I hope you enjoy it too!

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

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.

Definitely one of the most unique coffeeshops I've seen in Metro Manila. Located in a nondescript…read morebuilding off of ERod on Broadway, this place is a little harder to find than say, a Starbucks, but finding this gem is definitely worth it. It has a very cozy, bohemian vibe with lots of dark wood, spot lighting, and throw pillows thrown around the comfortable mismatched seating. There's more seating upstairs but the main focal point is the impressive coffee bar, looking more like an organic chemistry lab than your average coffeeshop's prep station. Here you can sample coffee made in so many different ways. I only had the cold brew, which is hands-down my favorite cold brew in all of Metro Manila. Desserts are good too, I recommend the frozen Brazo de Mercedes. Definitely give them a try.

Craft actually pioneered the third wave revolution that hit the metro by surprise a few years back…read more It has a reputation to uphold, and it certainly lives up to it. They have the simplest menu amongst the waves of coffee shops, well except for the Katipunan branch which also features some pastas and sandwiches. What I tried: Their latte is impeccable. Trust me I am a latte lover. It's also a plus that they do latte art so skillfully! The iced mocha is one of my favorites as well. The chocolate just mixes with their coffee so well! The shop is also capable of serving your coffee is myriad of ways, from aeropress to cold brew. Just ask on of their baristas so that you can fully enjoy your coffee experience. If you're a dessert lover as well then I highly recommend getting the Frozen Brazo. People actually go here just to order this babe of a dessert to go. Perfect with a cup of Americano.

Been wanting to visit this restaurant but I rarely go around the area. It's can be quiet spot to…read morework alone or to Brunch with friends. They serve mostly comfort food and I went for the truffle pasta. Ended the meal with Creme Brulee and a cup of Coffee. Service is commendable and safety protocols is being implemented.

This is my newest go-to hang out spot. The vibe in Flossom is so fresh and the place is overflowing…read morewith positive energy. The bright windows and skylight, pastel floor to ceiling murals, and flower blossoms on the walls and tables make the perfect backdrop to your usual Sunday brunch or client meeting. It's the perfect place for when you want to catch up with friends or spend time with family. It's also great for days when you want to enjoy some quiet time alone. The food here tastes great and the servings are generous. I usually order the spicy shrimp pasta, honey chorizo pasta, or the trashcan nachos. Did I mention it's also super IG worthy? If you're in the mood for all day breakfast, oozing cheesy yummies, or just some coffee and cake in the afternoon, this place is your best bet. The service is genuinely accommodating and I'm here so often that the servers already know me. You can trust me on this, you'll have a great time (and lots of great pictures!) at Flossom.