Cafes In The Philippines That Made The Top 100 Coffee Shops In Asia-Pacific

Coffee shops in the Philippines have earned spots on the Top 100 Coffee Shops in Asia-Pacific. Here’s where to find them, from Manila to Cebu.

Apparently, a good cup of coffee can take you places. In the case of these cafes in the Philippines, that means earning recognition beyond home turf. The Top 100 Coffee Shops in Asia-Pacific has named several Philippine establishments among the region’s standout coffee destinations, putting the local café scene in the spotlight. From neighborhood favorites to specialty coffee destinations worth going out of your way for, these spots are proving that the Philippines has plenty to bring to the region’s coffee conversation. If you needed another reason to plan your next cafe crawl, here are the Filipino coffee shops that made the list.

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Yardstick Makati

Since opening in 2013, Yardstick has become a familiar name among Manila’s specialty coffee crowd. Aside from serving great cups, its roastery and café make the craft of coffee more accessible through different brews and experiences. The Makati mainstay earned the No. 23 spot on the Top 100 Coffee Shops in Asia-Pacific, making it one of the highest-ranked Filipino cafés on the list.

Yardstick Makati is located at Universal LMS Building, 106 Esteban Street, Makati

Altitud Coffee Space

For the founders of Altitud Coffee Space, coffee and the great outdoors go hand in hand. Both mountaineers, they incorporate their love for the country’s mountains into the café through a selection of beans sourced exclusively from Filipino farmers and small local roasteries. Every cup offers a taste of a different mountain origin, giving coffee drinkers another way to appreciate the country’s homegrown produce. Its commitment to local coffee earned Altitud Coffee Space the No. 63 spot on the list.

Altitud Coffee Space is located at Unit 4, Pilar Development Center, Pilar Village, Pilar Road, Las Piñas

We The People Coffee & Tea Co.

We The People Coffee & Tea Co. has one simple idea as its guiding principle: coffee is better when there’s good company. The Filipino coffee brand brings people together through thoughtfully made drinks, welcoming spaces, and collaborations that celebrate creativity and community. It also gives importance to the people behind the business, from its team and partners to the communities it works with. Its community-driven approach has earned it a place at No. 76 on the Top 100 Coffee Shops in Asia-Pacific.

We The People Coffee & Tea Co. is located at Unit 109, Ground Floor, Admiralty Building, Industry Street, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City

ST. ALi BGC

Melbourne’s coffee cultureCultureshared traditions, beliefs, values, customs, arts, and social practices that define the identity and way of life of a community, society, or nation.Go to Culture Glossary has made its way to BGC, thanks to ST. ALi’s Manila flagship at Grand Hyatt Residences South Tower. The two-story space combines a bar-style coffee counter and a dedicated coffee omakase area, where guests can try different brews paired with small bites. Its coffee is roasted in Melbourne, but the Manila menu has a personality of its own.

There’s the Biscoff Freddo, one of its signature drinks, alongside a food menu that offers items outside the usual café fare. “My Mexican Cousin,” a plate of corn fritters, poached eggs, halloumi crumb, and sweetcorn salsa, is a must-try. There’s also a Caesar Salad Schnitzel and Chicken Congee, with ubeUbeA vivid purple yam native to the Philippines, cooked into a sweet jam called halaya and used in ice cream, cakes, and pastries. Prized for its earthy, vanilla-like flavor andGo to Ube Glossary and pandan making appearances on the menu. Ranked No. 79 on the Top 100 Coffee Shops in Asia-Pacific, ST. ALi is also my personal favorite coffee shop in Manila, so this one gets an extra stamp of approval from this writer.

ST. ALi BGC is located at 8th Avenue corner 34th Street, Grand Hyatt Residences South Tower, Taguig

Commune Café + Bar + Roastery

13 years in, Commune Café + Bar + Roastery continues to champion Philippine coffee, having been among the earliest to do so before locally sourced beans became a bigger part of the country’s coffee conversation. Located in Poblacion, Makati, it works closely with local producers to support the country’s coffee industry, while helping customers learn more about their brews through its Commune Coffee University.

But there’s more to Commune than what’s served behind the counter. The neighborhood cafe is also known for supporting women and LGBTQ+ advocates, as well as looking after the street cats that have made the area their home. It’s this sense of community, paired with its commitment to homegrown coffee, that makes Commune stand out. The Makati favorite landed at No. 87 on the Top 100 Coffee Shops in Asia-Pacific.

Commune Café + Bar + Roastery is located at 36 Polaris, Poblacion, Makati

Good Cup Coffee Co.

Great coffee isn’t confined to Metro Manila. Cebu’s coffee scene has a lot to offer, and Good Cup Coffee Co. is one of the names putting it on the map. Founded in 2018, the roastery and café works closely with local coffee farms, giving recognition to the people behind each cup. Its café along F. Ramos Street is a warm, laid-back spot where guests can take their time choosing a brew, with baristas happy to walk them through the different beans and origins. Good Cup also invests in coffee education through its own academy, helping its team develop their skills in roasting, brewing, and everything in between. The Cebu-born brand landed at No. 26 on the Asia-Pacific list.

Good Cup Coffee Co. is located at F. Ramos St., Cebu City, Cebu

Commune Café + Bar + Roastery is located at:36 Polaris St., Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila

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