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Cafes The guide was updated: 2024-05-11

Manila's coffee culture is flourishing, with countless local cafes and major international chains to choose from. The city's baristas are passionate about their craft, ensuring that whether you prefer your coffee hot or iced, strong or mild, black or flavoured, you'll find the perfect brew to satisfy your taste. And when you're in the mood for something sweet, Manila's cafes offer an enticing selection of desserts and pastries to complement your coffee or tea.

Hizon's Cakes & Pastries

Hizon's Cakes & Pastries

This place is a Filipino classic, and it will provide you with all the little pastries and sweets your heart may desire. Here, you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a cup of coffee, all served by the friendly staff. Try out the Ensaymadas, a sweet and tasty bread that is just to die for!

Cupcakes By Sonja

Cupcakes By Sonja

This is the perfect spot for anyone with a sweet tooth or in search of a light dessert. Enjoy lovely cupcakes at a great price, including must-try flavours like delicious red velvet and chocolate.

Mary Grace

Mary Grace

With numerous branches across Manila, Mary Grace is another coffee shop with a successful story. A place where family and friends gather over hearty meals or just relax with a cup of coffee, or Mary Grace Hot chocolate (with Belgian chocolate) paired with their signature Ensaymada and Cheese Rolls.

Pancake House

Pancake House

Pancake House has been around since the 1970s, and they currently have many stores across the country and even overseas. And as the name reveals, they specialise in pancakes, often paired with deep-fried chicken. From the complete menu, pick your favourites in the morning, noon, and evening to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

One of the largest privately-owned, family-run coffee and tea companies in the world, The Coffee Bean truly knows the model for a successful coffee house. This American coffee chain has seven locations in Manila and one is on Adriatico Street — a favourite hang out for coffee lovers.

J. CO Donuts & Coffee

J. CO Donuts & Coffee

If doughnuts are your thing, then for sure you should pay a visit to J. CO Donuts & Coffee. Everything you ever wish in doughnuts you will find it here, unique flavours that will slowly melt in your mouth. Alcapone, a doughnut covered with Belgian white chocolate and Californian almonds is one of the top favourites or try the heavenly good tiramisu doughnut.

Habitual Coffee

Habitual Coffee

For aeropress-brewed coffee and great espresso, Habitual Coffee is the place to head for. The coffee is served by young and passionate baristas who really know what they are doing. This sleek coffee shop also serves limited but very delightful light meals including pastries.

The Washery Laundromat & Café

The Washery Laundromat & Café

At this quirky and modern venue, you can do your laundry while having a cup of coffee and a small bite on the side. They have two branches where they offer various laundry services, and each houses a cosy cafe area where to hang out. If craving for something sweet, they serve cookies, cakes, and pastries too.

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