A hole in the wall coffee shop that can be found in Escolta's Hub Make Lab. The menu is in fact…read moreinteresting and I went for the Berg's paired with Toast topped with Nutella Spread. Fell in love with the grilled cheese with tomato dip. The quality of the bread is good and the cheese is just as great. The store provides a QR Code for contact tracing upon entry and body temp is also being identified. they provide a paperbag for the mask and each table is marked for social distancing.

Cafe Mezzanine was a pretty good spot for Chinese Filipino cuisine. I went with a friend and it was…read morenice try out many dishes. We had the following items: -Lechon Kawali -Kiampong -Beef Wanton Soup -Miki Bihon Overall, I thought most of the items were fine, but not necessarily fantastic. The Kiampong and Beef Wanton Soup were probably my favorite dishes since they were unique and something you probably wouldn't find in typical Chinese menus. The Lechon Kawali was probably the most disappointing dish since I'd heard it was excellent and it tasted very basic to me. The ambiance is very casual and the service was not particularly attentive. I wasn't terribly impressed by Cafe Mezzanine, but it was fine. You should really go with a group of people so you can try many dishes to explore the various flavors...also, I'd suggest going for the Chinese-Filipino dishes since those are much more unique.

Nice air-conditioned restaurant located in Binondo. Chinese-Filipino friendly with lots of…read moredifferent dishes including the famous Soup #5 and others. We came here on a weekday during mid-day so there were barely any customers. Don't be fooled! The food and service was great and quick. There is a little buzzer on the table for service which is an excellent addition to any restaurant! I enjoyed my gulamon and arroz caldo and would easily come back for a quick meal. Air con CR available Kain tayo!

As a law student, finding a great coffee shop where I can hunker down and study in comfort is a…read moremust. Cafe-UK should be the poster child for the kind of place I'm talking about. Cafe-UK is one of those cafes that manages to establish it's own identity able to set itself apart from the generic or those that aspire to be a copycat of Starbucks. They have tea, coffee, juice, and a wide variety of American canned drinks that you won't find in your local grocery. There's a lot of food to choose from. They're a bit pricey, but the size and the taste will more than make up for it. Cafe UK has some of the best cakes I've ever had. Their cakes come in the form of a slice or a mini cake. I love the fact that they offer several kinds of cheesecake with the triple chocolate cheesecake being my favorite, I mean it's cheesecake and chocolate come on! Cafe UK is open 24 hours, and becomes a great places to study at around nine in the evening. Things are quiet at this hour up to around ten in the morning the following day, at which point it becomes a melting pot for the different students from the different schools that populate Mendiola. Wi-fi is free, which is probably another reason why so many students love to congregate at this awesome cafe. The biggest quirk that this cafe has that I don't find anywhere else are the free to use iPads. Never have I walked into a cafe that has free to use iPads, These iPads are ingeniously built into the table, I often find students spending a lot of their time drinking their orders and playing the latest games on Cafe UK's tablet. Free WiFi, excellent food and drinks, wonderful prompt service, and the tablets allows Cafe UK to deliver a great experience. Go for a visit sometime and I promise you that it'll be time and money well spent.

I've been looking for a place to have coffee and read my books peacefully, good thing i found this…read moreplace. They have free internet and delicious snacks. Great place to study. It's like a coffee shop without the noisy people beautiful everyones studying too

Cute and cozy Starbucks in the Intramuros area and built into an old City wall. Friendly baristas…read moreand delicious treats. Heavily policed as many tourists are here; keep your items close. The WiFi only works if your have a Philippines SIM card to get the access code. If you need to catch a cab I was advised by the barista to not grab one directly outside but head back across the street towards the 'red building' and grab one there.

I think I have found the best restaurant in the Philippines.. I was here in Manila for 5 days on…read morebusiness and I've been here many many times . This stay 1919 was recommended by the hotel staff down the street .. I was pleasantly surprised, positively surprised the food the wine the staff all 100% well 98% amazing people, the food has not disappointed in anything I've ordered I have eaten here now breakfast and dinner for 5 consecutive days each time better then the last .. and the prices even though it looks very up class with piped in music and very classy atmosphere was more then fair . If your in Manila 1919 is a must

I once saw a YouTuber get off the plane and visit this place for his first Philippine meal. I knew…read morethen I would have to check it out myself one day because the way the place looked. Three years later, I finally did, This 97-year-old building was erected as an HSBC bank and was renovated into the 1919 Grand Cafe in 2022. The cafe keeps the original facade of the jewel while maintaining iconic structures such as the derivative ionic columns from the classical era. This made the overall ambiance of the cafe another imprint in my memory of old Manila. The food is modern Filipino. I tried the Crispy Pork Belly and also the Gambras, shrimp dishes, on the meat and seafood side it was really good, on the veggie side it was bland, I guess the veggies are prepared by someone who is not a cook, which was sad and lead to only a generous 4 star review. The service was real good BTW.

Sidewalk Café is a quaint coffee shop and bakery along Soler St in Binondo. They offer…read moreJapanese-style cakes and breads and have display cases you can see at the window. You can try their pastries inside the store or take out. They also customize cakes for occasions. The coffee shop looks like a cute Parisian coffee shop but colourful tables and comfortable chairs, but the background is a toy collection display behind glass casings. We often eat there for breakfast since they open early. Tried their omelette with bread and ham, a complete meal and it was good. But what stands out was their Peanut Butter French Toast. Imagine each bite is a toasted bread that is spread with oozing butter and rich peanut butter that melts in your mouth. It is sinful but brings you to heaven.

People around Metro Manila are drawn to coffee shops like flies to manure. That said, most of them…read moreare s#!t. Sad to admit but true. That's because most of them try to be something that they're not, which is of course Starbucks. Few cafes out there establish their own identity. Few cafes in Metro Manila can stand out from the competition without emulating Starbucks. Cafe UK is a part of the few. A local favorite among the people in P. Noval, Cafe UK never fails to draw a crowd each day. A crowd mostly made up of students. The students love it here. Great ambiance, good food and coffee, nice staff and free Wi-Fi are just a few of the reasons why this place has become a regular on many people's place to chill. I'm pretty sure the guy who owns this place knows his target market. I mean, the way this place feels and how it's setup is just so right for students. It's tailor made to appeal to that kind of demographic. The branch here in P. Noval looks a bit tight and cramped. What it lacks in floor area it makes up for with the number of floors. In a way though, I actually liked the cramped space of this cafe. It forces people to be close and conversations are more likely to be intimate and engaging that way. Cafe UK is sweet. It draws students are drawn to it like flies are to honey. A warning though, be sure to bring a jacket. The place can get really cold especially at night.

Ambience Majority of the seats are found at middle of the…read moremall. There's so much breathing room! Food Original Shibuya Honey Toast was the most memorable part of my visit, from the pouring of the sweet honey to the softness of the toast with crunchy edges. This is what this branch is all about! Smoked Salmon Cream was pretty good. The creamy sauce and noodle consistency were perfect! The salmon flavor was a bit different because it tasted slightly sour. It caught me off guard but I appreciated the texture. Service I'm extremely satisfied! I was able to claim my Eatigo reservation with ease and good job with water refills, honey toast quality, food queue consideration, and the waiting time. (May 2018)

I love this place! You really get your money's worth. It's an awesome place to study, and is only…read moreusually packed during the crucial lunch rush (12:00pm). - Great coffee, only P80 per drink (similar to a "grande" at starbucks). Although sometimes the flavors are too sweet. - Good customer service - FREE WIFI !

Stop using plastic cup for hot beverages. Microplastics leaks from your cups and gets consumed by…read moreyour customers. Good ambiance.

The Manila Hotel still has it. The old school feel never fails to get me. I've never checked in or…read morestayed overnight at this historic site, but I've always found myself here for one reason or another. Whenever or whatever it is that brings me to the Hotel, I find myself drawn towards the Lobby Lounge. The grand chandeliers are always quite the sight to me. The Lobby Lounge is perfect for small and informal meetings, a simple workspace, or simply just for staring into space to relax and clear one's mind. On some occasions, there's actually either a live band or a piano player to fill the place with music. The service is on point, and you'll be able to enjoy a full bar list selection (in my case however, iced teas usually do). The saucer of peanuts that comes with your drink definitely isn't a bad thing either.

Had the unfortunate experience just recently…read more I was stuck in the Manila Hotel waiting for coding, after a conference. I figured no problem, since there was nothing to eat in the immediate area I figured ok, how often am I here anyways? I was ready to bite the bullet with the more expensive bill as it was a hotel, but figured at least I can look forward to a good meal. I was shown some hospitality by the manager and lead to my table, I checked the menu and true enough the price tags were a little crazy, but oh well. I was in the mood for adobo and fries, so I ordered those. It took awhile but finally it came. The fries was in a nice metal basket and was seasoned well, crunchy but fluffy on the inside. Pretty standard. The adobo came in two plates, one for the rice and the atsara (a side dish of pickled vegetables I believe) and then the pork and chicken adobo with egg and a lot of spring onion or such vegetable covering the top. The meat was admittedly soft and the sauce was nice and velvety, but that was all. The taste was very average, it was neither good nor bad, nothing noteworthy, and overall our home cooking would be better, so I was quite disappointed. The garlic rice was in between garlic rice and plain rice, it had hint of garlic but overall almost negligible. Real shame, it was on the edge of greatness, but could barely be saved by the adobo sauce. As the bill arrived, it reached quite an amount, but the server named Elle, asked if I was checked in as it would give me a much needed 20% discount, I thought for a second and realized a friend is checked in, maybe that would work? For sure Elle saw I was considering something but as she mentioned it had to be me, I did not insist and said no. After considering it again I call another waiter and inquire if it was my friend's room, he says: "Maybe sir, but how will she sign it?" after a second of thought he continues "Maybe you can just note her name and room number sir. Will ask." Ok worth asking and checking. Elle returns and says sorry sir I already had this cleared as I asked you if you were checked in. I responded, sorry I was not clear about it and figured my friend would work. She mentions but she must be here to sign, I responded that the other waiter gave me another option. Overall I reluctantly did not insist and just said, "Ok no problem, but please be clear about your questions next time, as it is such a waste." This is where she becomes very rude. She immediately says, "I did tell you." but in Filipino. I froze in place and looked at her, surprised that she had to have the last word and the tone she took was beyond disrespectful. Normally I have long patience for waiters as I realize it may have been a long day, perhaps they are tired maybe it is an off day. Who knows, I try to respect them and I am very courteous along with my generous tips, I always thought it was a give and take sort of relationship. But for Elle, she works in one of the most expensive and supposedly respected hotels in Manila, and she had this attitude. I'm sorry but I need to hold you to higher standards since you all have the audacity to charge me so much for your vaguely ok adobo (I wouldn't mind paying as much if it was actually drop dead delicious, but alas it was not). I called for her manager and complained, the same manager who sat me down unfortunately got an earful from me as her staff was quite rude, she offered a discount, but I declined saying I can afford the meal, but I expected better from you and your staff given that the Manila Hotel used to stand for quality, but now it is trash. And on top of that, don't think I did not notice the dead cockroach quietly sitting under another patron's seat my full meal. Jeez... Manila Hotel, what happened? I cringe at the idea of ever coming back and hope you all do better.