Atmosphere is an important factor in deciding which coffee shop to settle in. Here, we have rounded up five Instagram-worthy locations:
1. Exchange Alley Coffee House (Molito, Alabang)
This two-story coffee shop gives a quiet, relaxed vibe that echoes the perceived way of life in the south. Serving a variety of specialty coffee as well as a number of delicious meals, this place definitely has something for everyone.
2. Vengo Neighborhood Cafe (Legaspi Village, Makati)
Following the success of Mexican restaurant Taco Vengo, their new branch in Legaspi Village now serves unique coffee drinks as well. The fun, down-to-earth vibe is great for catching up with friends.
3. OTO (Poblacion, Makati)
Merging music, cocktails and coffee, OTO serves as your trendy neighborhood spot in Poblacion. After having some of their specialty coffee, why not stay a little longer and enjoy the music? The dimly-lit atmosphere will most certainly provide a more dramatic vibe to your feed.
4. Cup Fiction (Katipunan Avenue)
with its calming interiors and a bookshelf that covers an entire wall, you will immediately feel at home upon stepping inside this coffee shop. Don’t forget to try their wittily-named comfort food dishes such as The Kerouac too!
5. Hustle Cafe (Cubao)
This relatively new coffee shop originally started as a fundraising project to help train street children who are in the food and beverage industry. With plants and flowers that surround customers, this place serves as a nice break from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Five coffee shops are highlighted for their atmosphere: Exchange Alley Coffee House in Molito, Alabang; Vengo Neighborhood Cafe in Legaspi Village, Makati; OTO in Poblacion, Makati; Cup Fiction on Katipunan Avenue; and Hustle Cafe in Cubao. Each is described with a distinct vibe, from quiet to dimly lit.
OTO in Poblacion, Makati, is described as merging music, cocktails and coffee as a trendy neighborhood spot. Its dimly lit atmosphere is said to give a more dramatic backdrop for photos, and guests can stay on for the music after having specialty coffee.
Cup Fiction on Katipunan Avenue has a bookshelf that covers an entire wall, along with calming interiors described as making visitors feel at home. Its comfort food menu includes wittily named dishes such as The Kerouac, fitting the shop’s literary theme.
Hustle Cafe in Cubao is a relatively new coffee shop that originally started as a fundraising project to help train street children in the food and beverage industry. Plants and flowers surround customers, and the space is described as a nice break from the bustle of city life.
Vengo Neighborhood Cafe in Legaspi Village, Makati, is described as a new branch following the success of Mexican restaurant Taco Vengo. It now serves unique coffee drinks as well, and its fun, down-to-earth vibe is described as great for catching up with friends.
