There are now tatlo (3) Starbucks in Iloilo city and that's exciting to me!! The first one is located in Robinson's mall, which is in the old part of the city and the most popular one is located at SM Mall. This Starbucks is located in the new central business district otherwise know as Megaworld.
It's mind blowing to think that this area used to be the old Iloilo airport.
Aside from this Starbucks being relatively new, the employees are friendly and there's a steady stream of customers, employees from near by offices and of course tourists. It's surrounded by a plethora of things to do, due to the mall, restaurants and stores/businesses. Also, the Security guard who opens the door for you always has a friendly smile/greeting.
My family's home is just walking distance so I walked over here every morning. The Caramel Macchiato venti hot tastes exactly what I get, back in Skokie. I tried the white chocolate mocha venti hot, at the behest of a family member, and that was incredible!! During my stay, I also got a few donuts, pandesal (brioche roll), a cinnamon roll, etc.
A few minuses but nothing that would warrant a star deduction - 1) where is the Ube cheesecake?! And 2) my third caramel macchiato venti hot tasted like a rookie barista made it.
All in all, just 5 minutes from my family's bahay (house), making the walk there and back a convenient treat. read more