Coffee may be a breakfast staple for most people. To some, it’s become a huge part of their daily lives. But for the many people who enjoy coffee a little too much, specialty coffee is definitely an indulgence. If you’re someone who wants to get into the world of specialty coffee, this is a good list to start with.
Here are 18 Metro Manila cafes you can visit for specialty coffee (This list is not in order):
18. Malongo Atelier Barista
branches at One Bonifacio High Street Mall and McKinley West Park
17. Frank and Dean
G/F Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle, BGC, Taguig City
16. Coffee Syndicate
G/F Commercenter Filinvest City, Muntinlupa City
15. Single Origin
branches in BGC, Greenbelt, Rockwell, and Salcedo Village

14. The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery
G/F Phase 2, UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
13. YDG Coffee
Mandala Park, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City
12. Blocleaf Cafe
1850 M. H. Del Pilar St., Malate, Manila City
11. Habitual Coffee
branches in Makati, Uptown Mall, and Ayala Vertis North
10. Bean and Yolk
Westgate Hub, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
9. Kuppa Roastery & Cafe
G/F Commercenter Bldg., 4th Ave. cor. 31st St., BGC, Taguig City
8. EDSA Beverage Design Group
G/F 209 CLMC Bldg., EDSA, Mandaluyong City
7. Exchange Alley Coffee House
Unit 3, Molito Lifestyle Bldg. 7, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
6. Common Folk
79 Katipunan Ave., White Plains, Quezon City
5. Magnum Opus
The Prime Building, 115 Aguirre Ave., Parañaque City
4. Stockwell Cafe
61 Sct. Tobias St., Diliman, Quezon City
3. White Camp Coffee
62 Sgt. Esguerra Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
2. Yardstick Coffee
Universal LMS Building, 106 Esteban, Legazpi Village, Makati City
1. The Union Station Barbershop
branches in Makati and Eastwood
Where do you get your specialty coffee fix?
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