Cafes in Malabon
Cafes in Malabon cluster tighter than you expect. General Luna Street alone holds six of them. The city measures under sixteen square kilometers. You can cross it in twenty minutes without traffic. This guide sorts 16 spots by street.
You will find late-night counters and early-morning kitchens here. Most drinks land between 140 and 200 pesos. One shop runs 24 hours. Another opens at six in the evening. Pick your hour and start there.
General Luna Street
Blend43 Cafe
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Blend43 opens at half past four in the afternoon. You get a small room on General Luna with a relaxed feel. The kitchen runs until one in the morning. Wednesdays stay closed, so plan around that.
📍 144 Gen. Luna St, Brgy. Ibaba, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Half&Half
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Half&Half sits four flights up above General Luna. The climb pays off with a view across the Malabon skyline. The name comes from their milk-to-coffee ratio, so expect a mellow cup. Bring friends because the crowd here runs lively.
📍 182 Gen. Luna St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Marchello
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Marchello keeps a clean, air-conditioned room on General Luna. You should order the cold brew with the basque cheesecake. A separate smoking area sits off to the side. Stay with the coffee over the frappes.
📍 129 Gen. Luna St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Master Cafe Malabon
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Master Cafe opens at seven, which few places in this city do. Parking out front makes it easy for drivers. You order the Tokyo Sunrise, the French toast, or a silog plate. Locals rank this among the top cafes in Malabon.
📍 1 Gen. Luna St, San Agustin, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Sargo Café Malabon
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Sargo Café ranks with the new cafes in Malabon. The shop runs 24 hours, which is rare in this city. Dim lighting and Japanese lanterns set the mood. You should order the pasta and the fresh-cut fries.
📍 262 Gen. Luna St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Tropa Cafe
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Tropa Cafe names its signature drinks after Malabon places. The Concepcion mixes cold brew, jasmine tea, and earl grey foam. The Dampalit pairs sampaloc tonic with espresso. Doors open at one and close at nine.
📍 309 Gen. Luna St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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J.P. Rizal Street and Rizal Avenue Extension
Afternoon Cafe + Space
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Afternoon Cafe counts among the hidden coffee shops in Malabon. The retro room stays quiet enough for real study sessions. You get free wifi and shelves of books to borrow. Order the cloud americano or the ceremonial matcha.
📍 Global Oil, J.P. Rizal Street, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Kaperacer Cafe
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Kaperacer opens at four in the afternoon on Rizal Avenue Extension. You get spacious parking and a pet-friendly floor. The hot matcha pairs well with their fresh pizza. Mondays stay closed.
📍 736 Rizal Ave Ext, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Kape Kahidlaw
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Kape Kahidlaw spreads across three separate seating areas. Doors open at six in the morning and close at three the next. Many locals call this one of the best cafes in Malabon for the price. Food takes a while, so order well ahead.
📍 15 Pascual St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Tinajeros and Maysilo
Coffee Diaries Cafe
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Coffee Diaries appears on plenty of Malabon cafe recommendations. The shop sits along the highway in Tinajeros with parking out front. You should order the Lion's Bite sandwich with a white chocolate macadamia. Board games and card payments both come standard.
📍 237 Marcelo H. Del Pilar St, Tinajeros, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Lotus Prime Cafe
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Lotus Prime shares its lot with a fuel station on M.H. del Pilar. The strawberry milk burst uses real fruit. You can order kare-kare or lechon kawali with sinigang. Doors open at eight and close at midnight.
📍 356 Marcelo H. Del Pilar St, Maysilo, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Hulong Duhat and Catmon
PM CHAI Cafe
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PM Chai gives you a rooftop with a real sunset view. You can sit on the veranda or out on the grass. Board games come free and a videoke room sits inside. Doors open at one in the afternoon.
📍 15 Karilagan St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Madaling Araw Coffee + Croissant
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Madaling Araw lives up to its name with a six in the evening opening. The counter runs until two in the morning for night owls. You should order the biscoff croffle with a ceremonial matcha latte. Mondays and Thursdays stay closed.
📍 3 Kagitingan St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Potrero and the Eastern Barangays
5R Cue'Spot Cafe
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5R Cue'Spot works best at night in the al fresco area. The indoor room runs small, so head outside. You should order the chicken fingers and the fish fillet silog. Doors stay open until two in the morning.
📍 130 Sisa St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1475
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Antahan Café Malabon
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Antahan Café runs a small stall with an outdoor setup. The white chocolate mocha and the dolce latte lead the menu. You can pair either one with their pastries. Doors close at midnight every day.
📍 28 Pureza St, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1470
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Sweet Brew Malabon
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Sweet Brew opens at seven on Victoneta Avenue. The indoor room runs small, so take the al fresco seats. You should order the Matcha Nana Cloud and the tapsilog. Sundays stay closed, so check before you go.
📍 82 Victoneta Ave, Potrero, Malabon, Metro Manila, 1475
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You have 16 options now. Malabon rewards visitors who come after dark. Several of these shops pour past midnight. The city also floods during heavy rain, so check the forecast. Plan your route around one street and walk it.
Check the closing days before you head out. Four shops close on Mondays or Wednesdays. Bring cash because the smaller counters skip cards. Parking runs tight along General Luna. Save this list on your phone before you go.
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