Cafes in Makati

Cafes in Makati tell the story of a city that stopped sleeping. The office towers empty out at six in the evening. The coffee counters fill up an hour later. A bar on Legazpi Street pours espresso at noon and cocktails at midnight. Someone roasts beans above a carpark.

Each village here guards its own kind of morning. Legazpi belongs to the brunch crowd and the laptop people. Poblacion wakes up slowly behind unmarked gates. Salcedo runs on pastry counters and fast cortados. This guide walks you through all of them.

Cafes in Legazpi Village

Yardstick Coffee

Yardstick belongs on any list of top cafes in Makati. The sea salt latte made with their Legazpi blend leads every order. You get a spacious room with an efficient queue system. Sunday lines run long, so time your visit.

📍 Universal LMS Building, 106 Esteban, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Bad Cafe

Regulars call Bad Cafe one of the best cafes in Makati for working. Unlimited wifi, a socket per table, and a clean restroom cover everything. The name comes from the owners, Brian and Dianne. You should order the honey garlic chicken.

📍 Unit 101-A, Windsor Tower, 163 Legazpi St, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1223
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Deuces Coffee

Deuces roasts its own beans and draws a young crowd. You should try the Ethiopian pour-over or the Omo Chicken Soba. The menu blends Filipino and Japanese dishes. Pets come inside without fuss.

📍 103 Perea, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1200
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Sourdough Cafe Lounge

Sourdough hides on a busy stretch of Perea. Complimentary sourdough bread arrives before your order. You should get the creamy salmon pasta or the drunken chorizo. Reservations help on weekends.

📍 Mayfair Mansion, 116 Perea, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Spotted Pig Cafe

Spotted Pig opens at seven with a beach cafe look. You should order the tapa or the corned beef brisket with garlic rice. The sea salt latte carries a generous topping. A restroom is unavailable onsite, so plan ahead.

📍 109 Esteban, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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The Tattooed Baker

The Tattooed Baker opens at seven and runs on pastries. You get a wifi voucher at the counter, which digital nomads use. The breakfast bun meal and pretzel twist pair well. Coffee stays cheap for the area.

📍 Kalayaan Building, Salcedo, Corner Dela Rosa Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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The Curator Coffee & Cocktails

The Curator works as a cafe by day and an award-winning bar after dark. Asia's 50 Best Bars has recognized the place. You should let the bartenders build something to your taste. Reserve ahead because it packs out.

📍 134 Legazpi St, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Panco Cafe Legazpi

Panco opens at seven and runs a proper brunch kitchen. You should order the Breakfast Brisket or the Sisig Palabok. The oat milk sea salt latte holds up well. The indoor room echoes when it fills.

📍 110 Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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The Black Bean Legazpi Village

The Black Bean opens at seven and closes at midnight. You should order the apple pie coffee, which tastes like nothing else nearby. The tiramisu leads the dessert list. Tables sit close, so the room gets loud.

📍 Cattleya Condominium Building, Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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A Cup for Lola

A Cup for Lola serves coffee and skips the rest. You should order the Earl Grey Oat Latte or the Honey Graham Latte. The owner greets people at the door himself. Seats are few, so avoid large groups.

📍 Unit 5, Ground Floor, Eton Parkview Greenbelt, 115 Gamboa, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Oolah!

Oolah lets you pick your matcha powder and your milk at no extra charge. You should order the Matcha Banana Pudding. The room runs small, so avoid peak afternoons. Tables get shared when it fills.

📍 LGF, Cityland III, 417 V.A. Rufino St, corner Ormaza, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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NATSU

Natsu keeps a minimalist room with aggressive aircon. You should order the Summer Salt Latte or the salmon taco. Portions run small for the price. A restroom onsite makes it a workable stop.

📍 G/F, Maripola Building, 109 Perea, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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828 Cafe Makati

828 Cafe bakes its own cakes and runs until one in the morning. You should order the blueberry cheesecake with an oat cafe latte. The room sits beside Makati Cinema Square and is easy to miss. Prices stay fair for the quality.

📍 Ground Floor, The Gallery Building, Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1230
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Loon Coffee

Loon works the seventh floor with a homey feel. You should order the Dirty Loon without stirring it. The Orange House Latte and Gaia Matcha both stand out. Mondays stay closed.

📍 7th Floor, 845 Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1223
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ITO

*Photo by ITO | Cafes in Makati by Frecelynne*

ITO runs coffee sessions by day and cocktails by night. The tea tasting needs a reservation. You should order the usucha and let the barista walk you through it. Mondays and Tuesdays stay closed.

📍 107 Aguirre, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Green Bar

Green Bar builds an entirely vegan menu. You should order the Wild Thing bacon cheeseburger or the tahini bowl. The donuts sell out to regulars. Doors open at eight every day.

📍 106 Aguirre, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Ujisan Makati

Ujisan sources ceremonial grade matcha and seats you at Japanese low tables. You should order the Salted Maple Matcha with Japanese cream milk. The pistachio cloud matcha runs sweeter. Doors open at seven.

📍 Bldg 2, King's Court, 2129 Chino Roces Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Archduke Specialty Coffee • Kitchen

Archduke roasts its own beans and runs a full kitchen. You should order the brewed coffee to taste the beans properly. Resident cats share the space with customers. Free wifi and outlets are unavailable, so plan around that.

📍 King's Court Building 1, Chino Roces Ave, Legazpi St, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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ALTO GROUNDS

Alto Grounds tucks into the corner of the Dela Rosa carpark. Outlets sit everywhere and the room stays quiet. You should order the teriyaki rice bowl or the cinnamon oat latte. Saturdays stay closed.

📍 Unit 1, Dela Rosa Carpark, 1 Dela Rosa Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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dropthebean

dropthebean roasts its own beans and bakes its own breads. You should order the Jeju Matcha Cloud or the Seoul Latte. The tiramisu earns the loudest praise. The room stays clean and well-lit throughout.

📍 Erechem Building, 117 V.A. Rufino Street, corner Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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404 Not Found Coffee and Cocktails

404 Not Found sits on the ninth floor, which explains the name. Indoor and rooftop seating both work. You should order the Bloom Matcha or the Coconut Cloud Matcha. Doors stay open until two in the morning.

📍 9F, OPL Building, 100 Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Cafe Seventy Six

Cafe Seventy Six opens at seven on a quieter side of Makati. You should order the cortado with oat milk. The house blend espresso moves through dark chocolate and caramel. Pets are welcome inside.

📍 Don Pablo Building, 114 Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1233
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Freak Coffee & Snack Bar

Freak Coffee runs a Korean menu on a quiet street. You should order the Brown Cheese Latte or the kimchi rice. Reliable wifi and outlets make it work-friendly. Seats run limited, so come early.

📍 Goldman Plaza, 106 San Agustin St, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1226
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Pancho Cafe Makati

Pancho runs 24 hours on Benavidez Street. You should order the Cafe con Leche over the flavored drinks. Free wifi and a quiet room suit late-night work. Card payment is unavailable, so bring cash.

📍 Benavidez Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Brunch Bureau Legazpi Village

Brunch Bureau opens at seven and runs until midnight. You should order the Loco Moco, the Sinigang Rice, or the Kare-Kare Plate. The room feels like a modern diner crossed with a cantina. Food takes its time, so arrive without a deadline.

📍 109 Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Cafe Dalisay

Cafe Dalisay opens at seven with pour-over on the menu. You should order the dirty horchata or the pastrami. The room runs small but comfortable for conversation. A restroom is unavailable, so plan ahead.

📍 G7, 65 Castro, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Primal Brew Coffee + Roastery

Primal Brew roasts its own beans a short walk from Legazpi Park. Runners and joggers treat it as a recovery stop. You should order the turon latte or a pour-over. The room runs small and packs out on weekends.

📍 Unit G9, BSA Mansion, Jimenez, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Kurasu Makati

Kurasu brings its Kyoto roastery to The Palisades. Copper tables and good lighting set the room apart. You should order the ceremonial matcha latte and watch them prepare it. Tables sit close, so conversations carry.

📍 The Palisades, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

Toby’s Estate opens at seven and offers single-origin beans. You should order the Bucky, their brownie with vanilla cream cheese. The salmon cream cheese bagel works for breakfast. Pets are welcome and the aircon runs cold.

📍 G/F, Senta Condominium, Legazpi St, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Mom and Tina’s Bakery Cafe

Mom and Tina’s opens at seven with garden cafe light. You should order the breakfast bangus or the chicken spinach lasagna. The pastries lean sweet, so order black coffee alongside. Getting an indoor seat runs hit or miss.

📍 14 Tropical Palms Condominium, Perea, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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FR MGMT

FR MGMT builds a Filipino-inspired coffee and food menu in a dark, retro room. You should order the Puto Bumbong Latte or the loaded kamote. Games sit out for anyone who wants them. Coffee service ends at seven, and Mondays and Sundays stay closed.

📍 110 Rada, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Your Local

Your Local runs an open kitchen on Esteban with Filipino fusion plates. You should order the pares, the torched salmon donburi, or the choco na gatas. The kitchen closes between lunch and dinner service. Reserve ahead because the waitlist moves.

📍 106 Esteban, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Seltsam

Seltsam sits on a rooftop reached by an old elevator and a flight of stairs. Resident cats share the space with guests. You should come for the sunset and an espresso martini. Cash and GCash are the only payments, and Mondays stay closed.

📍 Rooftop, Xanland Building, 152 Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Perea Moto District

Perea Moto District combines a riding shop, a coffee counter, and a bar. Free motorcycle parking sits under the trees out front. You should order a fruit shake or a cocktail depending on the hour. Deuces Coffee sits right next door.

📍 Tropical Palms, Dela Rosa Street, corner Perea, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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AtCurbside Makati

AtCurbside brought its Davao roastery to Legazpi Village. You should order the Spanish Cold Brew with its espresso ice cube. The Baterol hot chocolate works as an alternative. Seating fits about twelve, so treat it as a quick stop.

📍 GF, 103C, Fedman Suites Condominium, Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Parameter Coffee

Parameter Coffee works out of the Greenbelt Excelsior on C. Palanca. The counter keeps a short, focused menu. You can grab a cup between Greenbelt errands. Message their page first because hours shift.

📍 Greenbelt Excelsior, 105 C. Palanca St, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1223
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The Coffee Academics Makati

The Coffee Academics runs a short specialty menu in Legazpi Village. You should order the pour-over or the soy latte. The small selection makes choosing quick. Confirm the branch is trading before you travel.

📍 109 C. Palanca St, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Cafes in Salcedo Village

Odd Cafe

Odd Cafe works the seventh floor with a fully vegan menu. Oat milk comes standard rather than as a paid upgrade. You should order the Oddchata or the plant-based bolognese. Pets are welcome and doors stay open until eleven.

📍 7th Floor, Finman Centre Building, 131 Tordesillas cor Bautista, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Habitual Coffee Salcedo Village

Habitual keeps a bright room that runs louder than most. You should order the French toast or the Spanish latte with half sugar. A resident cat roams the space. Bring small bills because change runs short.

📍 Paseo Heights, L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1230
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MOD Coffee

MOD opens at half past six with dark moss green walls. A dedicated sharing table carries universal sockets. You should order the cafe latte for a proper bitter cup. Wifi slows down during busy afternoons.

📍 GF, One Central, Salcedo Village, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Coffee Nook Makati

Coffee Nook holds a small corner with one very good barista. You should order the Honeycomb Latte. Pie and coffee combos work best here. Sundays stay closed and doors shut at five.

📍 126 L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Open House World Cafe & Bar

Open House runs self-serve with a house music playlist. Coffee comes off the menu in the evening when the bar takes over. You should order the orange espresso during the day. Mondays stay closed.

📍 Alpap 1 Building, 140 L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Ashen Berry Cafe Coffee Roastery

Ashen Berry roasts its own beans in the Valero carpark. You should order the Vanilla Cold Brew Cream or the matcha latte. A loyalty card earns you a free drink. Queues move fast despite the crowd.

📍 Valero Carpark, 2 Valero, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1224
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Single Origin Salcedo

Single Origin opens at seven and runs until midnight on weekends. You should order the French toast or the braised pork belly with sunnyside eggs. The milk latte with cream cheese and cornflakes surprises people. Servings come out big.

📍 G/F, Frabelle Building, Tordesillas cor Bautista, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Baker on East

Baker on East keeps a pastry-first counter in the back streets of Salcedo. You should order the flaked salt revel bars or the carrot cake donut. Donuts are unavailable on Mondays and Tuesdays. Parking in this pocket runs difficult.

📍 Unit G2, Valero Plaza Condominium, 124 San Agustin St, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Booze & Brews Bar & Café

Booze & Brews pours coffee by day and cocktails by night across two floors. The second floor stays quieter than the ground. You should order the long black or the Mary Margarita. Dogs are welcome and doors run until one in the morning.

📍 108, Aguirre Bldg, H.V. Dela Costa, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Café K at M1 Tower

Café K prints calories and macronutrients beside every menu item. A pick-and-choose bowl lets you build your own portions. You should order the braised beef or the sugar-free tiramisu. Weekends stay closed and the entrance hides behind the lobby.

📍 M1 Tower, H.V. Dela Costa, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Pablo Bistro

Pablo Bistro opens at seven and carries a Michelin selection. You should order the tapas, the patatas bravas, or the chocolate coulant. Coffee works in the morning and cocktails after dark. Weekend hours stretch past midnight.

📍 G/F, The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences, 117 L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Manifesto Salcedo

Manifesto opens at six in the morning beside a hotel on Valero. You should order the fish and chips or something from the long breakfast list. A happy hour runs on the cocktail menu. Prices sit high for the portions.

📍 Ground Floor, 148 Valero, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Babycake Manila

Babycake sells cakes and flowers from the same counter. You should order the egg waffle with fresh fruit. The owner will take your photo with the blooms. Stay with the pastries over the americano.

📍 Ground Floor, Tordesillas, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Cafes on Ayala Avenue, Ayala Triangle and Greenbelt

H Proper Coffee Roasters Ayala Triangle Garden

H Proper opens at half past six inside the Ayala Triangle arcade. You should order the Coco Rocks Espresso or the Tiramisu Latte. The clubhouse sandwich feeds two people. Prices run high and the quality follows.

📍 Restaurant Arcade, Ayala Triangle Walkways, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1226
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Common Man Coffee Roasters

Common Man opens at seven with park views from the al fresco seats. You should order the Beef Brisket Benedict or the full breakfast. Portions come out massive. The staff here get named in reviews constantly.

📍 Ayala Triangle Walkways, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1226
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MOMENT COFFEE

Moment opens at six on Ayala Avenue with its own bean blends. You should order the crookie or the Uji Matcha Latte. The room runs spacious and modern. Peak hours fill it fast, so come early.

📍 6762 Ayala Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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KAZU CAFE

Kazu builds a Japanese menu around matcha and tamago. You should order the Strawberry Matcha Latte or the 10 Kinds Temari. Reserve for groups above four. The room feels premium and the prices match.

📍 Ayala Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1200
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Street Delights

Street Delights runs a small al fresco stall between two towers. Every cup comes with a handwritten note. You should order the Citrus Honey Espresso or the chicken pesto pasta. Doors open at six in the morning.

📍 7912 Makati Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Convenience Coffeehouse

Convenience hides inside a brutalist building at the Atrium. The room seats only a handful of people. You should order the Caramel White or the Matcha White. The guard will point you in when you ask.

📍 Atrium, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1226
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PAUL Le Café

PAUL brings its French bakery line to Greenbelt 5. You should order the croissant, which beats pricier shops nearby. The strawberry cheesecake works as a pairing. The branch runs small and cramped.

📍 Ground Floor, Greenbelt 5, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1228
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The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery One Ayala

The Fat Seed opens at six on the ground floor of One Ayala. You should order the ube waffles or the breakfast steak skillet. The iced Spanish latte with oat milk stands out. The room runs loud, so bring people to talk to.

📍 One Ayala East Tower, San Lorenzo, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1223
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Moshi Gran Café

Moshi keeps a quiet Japanese room on the fifth floor of One Ayala. You should order the Honey Sea Salt Latte or the Sakura Latte. The house aged corned beef works for all-day breakfast. Finding it takes a minute because it sits near The Space.

📍 Level 5, One Ayala, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1226
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Latitude Bean+Bar

Latitude opens at seven inside One Ayala. You should order the Malate Coffee, their Spanish latte. The signature chocolate mallows use 77 percent Auro chocolate. Seats run limited, so treat it as grab and go.

📍 One Ayala, Ayala Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1226
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Hoshino Coffee Greenbelt 3

Hoshino runs a Japanese kissaten inside Greenbelt 3. You should order the souffle pancake or the French toast with ice cream. The omu rice beef stew works as a main. Peak hours fill it, so come off-schedule.

📍 Greenbelt 3, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1228
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Cafe Breton Armorica

Cafe Breton opens at seven and builds its menu around crepes. You should order the Nutella banana crepe or the peach melba. One crepe feeds two people. Outdoor seats get a fan on hot afternoons.

📍 Greenbelt, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1228
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Patton on the go

Patton runs a tiny counter inside Greenbelt 5. You should order the Tiramisu Coffee with the mushroom bread. Food prices stay lower than the location suggests. Seating fits a handful, so takeout works best.

📍 L2 Phase 2, Greenbelt 5, Greenbelt Dr, San Lorenzo, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1228
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Greyhound Café Ayala Triangle

Greyhound serves Thai and Filipino fusion beside Ayala Triangle. You should order the Thai Style Beef Pares or the pad thai. Indoor and outdoor seating both work. Prices sit high for the portions.

📍 Makati Ave, Ayala Triangle, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1226
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Maria Luisa’s Garden Cafe

Maria Luisa’s sits inside the Makati Garden Club with vegetables picked from the garden. You should order the jamón croquettes or the tomato and bufala mozzarella. Indoor dining feels like someone’s home. Check ahead because reviewers mention closure plans.

📍 Recoletos Street, corner Ayala Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1225
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Cafes in Poblacion

Commune Café + Bar + Roastery

Commune appears on plenty of Makati cafe recommendations. The team roasts its own beans and runs pour-over workshops. You should order the classic Italian espresso or the Buko Pandan Latte. Doors open at eight and resident cats nap inside.

📍 36 Polaris, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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ANNEX HOUSE

Annex House hides behind a metal gate with no signage. Ring the doorbell to get in. You should order the leche flan latte or the biko latte. The coffee shop closes at sundown and a DJ bar takes over.

📍 5638 Don Pedro, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Bolo Coffee Club

Bolo runs a Hong Kong style room on a second floor. Pass the building guard to find the 16-seater space. You should order the Bolo bun with butter and a long black. Weekend hours stretch to midnight.

📍 5385 Don Pedro, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Good Sh*t Coffee

Good Sht opens at six and bakes its pastries in house. You should order the Holy Sht or the cereal milk latte. The triple chocolate chip cookie earns its reputation. Outdoor seating runs limited.

📍 5872 Enriquez, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Beselu Cafe

Beselu runs 24 hours with table service rather than a queue. The large drink size comes out the size of a beer mug. You should order the sea salt coffee with the signature pasta. Prices stay low for Poblacion.

📍 7850 Makati Ave, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Oltre Specialty Coffee

Oltre opens at eight with warm, attentive staff. You should order the tapa, which leans sweet. Dogs get treated well here. The matcha runs decent rather than exceptional.

📍 5343 General Luna, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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El Mundo Cafe

El Mundo works the lobby of a hotel on P. Burgos. Doors open at half past six every morning. You should order the strawberry French toast or the skillet omelette. Portions run generous and service moves fast.

📍 5091 P. Burgos St, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Saglit by Flower Ranch Cafe

Saglit fills its room with fresh flowers and a resident cat. Stems run 250 to 800 pesos if you want to take some home. You should order the lemon espresso tonic. Doors open at nine every day.

📍 5936 Gloria, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Solid Ground Coffee House & Coffee Catering

Solid Ground sits across from the Poblacion market. The barista knows light roasts and extraction properly. You should order the Sampiro or the spam musubi. Sundays stay closed and seats run limited.

📍 J.D. Villena St, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Wideye Coffee Makati

Wideye counts among the new cafes in Makati worth a detour. The shop occupies a converted house with a tattoo parlor upstairs. You should order the coco caramel or the flat white. Card payments carry an extra charge.

📍 5911 Matilde, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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WILD Café & Bar

WILD runs an all-vegan kitchen with an art gallery attached. You should order the bang bang chikin burger or the sea foam matcha latte. Pets are welcome and wifi is free. Gigs and poetry nights happen here.

📍 5903 Matilde, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Corner Tree Cafe Makati

Corner Tree has served vegetarian food since its Jupiter days. You should order the vegetarian laing with fried bananas or the Buddha bowl. Vegan and gluten-free options fill the menu. Wine sits on the list too.

📍 2nd Floor, 5782 Felipe, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Matcha Later

Matcha Later runs as a matcha slow bar with ten seats. Expect a queue on weekends. You should order the Mori or the Hojicha Caramiso. Payment runs on cash or QR only, and Mondays stay closed.

📍 Unit 204, 5385 Don Pedro Street, General Luna, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Crystalene Shop & Café

Crystalene sells crystals from a seventh-floor penthouse and pours coffee alongside. Outlets sit within reach for working. The owner talks people through the collection. Mondays stay closed.

📍 7th Floor Penthouse, 4980 P. Guanzon, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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TREEHOUSE Bar & Art Café

Treehouse fills its walls with art across two floors. You should order the matcha latte or the Arabiki silog. Sockets sit within reach for working. Doors stay open until two in the morning.

📍 5966 Fermina St, cor Alfonso, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Filling Station Bar And Cafe

Filling Station runs 24 hours as a 1950s American diner. Memorabilia covers every wall and the ceiling. You should order a milkshake and the filet mignon. Costumed characters drop by your table without warning.

📍 5012 P. Burgos St, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Julyan Hub

Julyan Hub employs people with disabilities and the owners will tell you the story. The chef trained at a Michelin-starred kitchen in Hong Kong. You should order the beef salpicao pasta or the crispy pata. The salted caramel coffee stays balanced.

📍 5893 Enriquez, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Cafes in Jupiter and Bel-Air

Hooga Listening Room & Cafe

Hooga builds its whole concept around music. Bring your own vinyl and the staff will play it. You should come for brunch and the bossa nova sessions. Parking here beats most of Makati.

📍 Jupiter, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Chapter Coffee Jupiter Makati

Chapter opens at eight with a neutral, classic interior. You should order the Spanish latte with the tapa. The cheese roll works as a snack. Service stays attentive throughout.

📍 Jupiter Place Building, Jupiter, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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June and July Spa and Cafe Makati

June and July pairs a massage room with a coffee counter. You can get a body scrub and a drink in one visit. The interior stays clean and dimly lit. Doors run from ten in the morning until midnight.

📍 Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Fifty Nine Flower Cafe

Fifty Nine keeps a light, European-feeling room on Paseo de Roxas. You should order the meaty cheesy pasta or the tonkatsu. The Spanish latte runs smooth. Sundays stay closed.

📍 59 Paseo de Roxas, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1229
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Auro Chocolate Cafe Makati Branch

Auro works with Philippine cacao inside the Filinvest Building. You should order the Davao hot chocolate. The counter opens at seven on most weekdays. Weekends stay closed, so plan a weekday visit.

📍 Filinvest Building, 387 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1227
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Nomu Cafe Jupiter

Nomu opens at seven with only eight seats. Outlets sit along the wall seating. You should order the truffle pizza or the truffle pasta. The Nomu latte stays on the less sweet side.

📍 134 Jupiter, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Cache Coffee & Cocktails The Belamy House

Cache opens at eight on the lower ground of The Belamy House. You should order the sea salt latte or the steak and egg kimchi rice. Wifi and sockets support a work session. The biscoff cake earns repeat orders.

📍 Lower Ground, The Belamy House, Jupiter, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Dylan Patisserie Makati

Dylan built its name on macarons and cakes. You should order the Biscoff Cheesecake Latte with the almond croissant. Savory plates sit on the menu too. Parking matches the seating capacity, so it fills fast.

📍 116 Jupiter, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Happy Garden Cafe by Bizu

Happy Garden opens at seven and decorates with lights and greenery. You should order the bangus belly, the spinach ravioli, or the adlai arroz caldo. Vegan options sit on the menu. The room suits reunions and group bookings.

📍 56 Jupiter, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Nihon Cafe Bel Air

Nihon runs 24 hours on Estrella Street. Night shift workers and remote teams fill it at odd hours. You should order the wagyu beef cubes with a large drink. Smokers use the outdoor area, so sit inside.

📍 78 Estrella St, Bel-Air Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Bombvinos Bodega

Bombvinos pairs natural wine with modern Filipino plates. You should order the Kesong Puti Toast with Tocino Crumble or the Fried Chicken Pares. The Sea Salt Matcha works alongside. Downstairs seating beats the dim second floor.

📍 Unit 3, Zone Sports Center, 7224 Malugay Street, Bel-Air, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1209
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Cafes in Makati City Hall and J.P. Rizal

Assembly Hall HereAfter

Assembly Hall gives you natural light and green views through big windows. You should order the Honey Cinnamon Latte or the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Outlets sit throughout the room. Doors close at six.

📍 769 J.P. Rizal St, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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CHN CAFÉ MAKATI CITY

CHN keeps a small room with attentive staff on J.P. Rizal. You can play your own music here. You should order the sea salt latte or the matcha latte. Doors stay open until midnight.

📍 MJM Bldg, 650 J.P. Rizal St, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1208
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Moonroast CAFE

Moonroast keeps a chessboard and a gunpla collection for customers. Unlimited wifi and plenty of sockets cover work sessions. You should order the roasted soy bean croffles. Weekends stay closed.

📍 2834 E. Zobel, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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FiveSix Legaspi Cafe

FiveSix converts part of a house into a small cafe. The owner will show you around, vintage car included. You should order the brown sugar oat latte. Prices stay low for Makati.

📍 9856 Legaspi, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1208
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Arc & Vine Cafe

Arc & Vine prices its dishes between 200 and 300 pesos. You should order the Chicken Dinner or the americano. The simple room suits reading and journaling. Weekends stay closed.

📍 Zapote, corner Ponte, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Cafes in San Antonio, Yakal and Pasong Tamo

Blueprint Cafe

Blueprint shares its lot with a laundry shop and a nail salon. The team supports cat adoptions and welcomes pets. You should order the Truffle Cream Special or the Ichigo Matcha. You get to pick dark or medium roast.

📍 9730 Kamagong, San Antonio, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1200
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Lazy Days Coffee Co.

Lazy Days opens at seven a short walk from Ayala Avenue. You should order the Garlic Grilled Cheese Sandwich, which regulars rave about. The Taho Latte and Pandan Cold Brew both work. Oat milk carries no extra charge.

📍 Casa Charlie B&B, Suez, Sta. Cruz, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1205
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Slide Coffee

Slide keeps a bare, minimalist room with good natural light. You should order the Matcha Tiramisu Latte. Fast wifi and parking outside help for work. Power outlets have been taped over, so charge before you arrive.

📍 Sacred Heart St, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1205
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Pao Cafe

Pao runs 24 hours with Vietnamese coffee and pho. You should order the Bac Xiu or the Salted Cream Coffee. The burnt cheesecake pairs well. The room runs spacious but dim.

📍 G/F, AGS Building, 174 Yakal, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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Find Me Cafe

Find Me works the second floor of a co-living building. You should order the Aburi Chashu Don or the Japanese Hambagu. The matcha drinks stay under 250 pesos. Mondays stay closed and seats run few.

📍 Level 2, Unit 7, The Grid Co-Living, Yakal corner Lumbayao, Bakawan, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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Ani Cafe

Ani works inside the Comuna complex with a garden space. You should order the Hibiscus Oat Latte or the Shrimpy Bao. A glass ceiling makes rainy days worth catching. Mondays stay closed.

📍 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, La Paz, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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Comuna

Comuna runs as a creative complex rather than a single cafe. A gelato shop, a bookshop, and Ani Cafe share the site. Indoor and outdoor seating both work. Gated parking with security sits inside.

📍 3F Comuna, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, San Antonio Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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Ikigai kakigori cafe

Ikigai specializes in Japanese shaved ice rather than coffee. You should order the matcha kakigori or the ichigo yogurt. The texture runs fluffier than Korean bingsu. Servings work best shared.

📍 Makati Square, Fernando St cor Chino Roces Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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Satori Specialty Coffee

Satori roasts its own beans and runs cupping sessions. You should order the Satori 4-set sampler or the cortado. The owner will walk you through every cup. The burnt cheesecake and matcha both hold up.

📍 2nd Floor, Baked Studios, Warehouse C, Yakal, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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a.m. coffee & roastery

The roastery arm of a.m. hides on a quiet Bagtikan street. You should order the Duet to taste two preparations side by side. Egg tarts and free butter cookies come with the coffee. Doors close at six every day.

📍 Dona Guadalupe Building, 7462 Bagtikan Street, San Antonio, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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Candid Coffee Flagship Makati

The Candid flagship runs bigger than its other branches. You should order the Einspänner or the Honey Peach Citron Tea. Milk alternatives cost 30 pesos rather than the usual 50. Doors open at half past seven.

📍 Malugay, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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Delimondo Café

Delimondo builds its menu around its own corned beef. You should order the caldereta pie or the black pepper corned beef skillet. You can buy their products at a discount in store. Weekends stay closed.

📍 JAKA Center, corner Chino Roces, Urban Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1203
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Cafes in Palanan and Zobel Roxas

Koffle

Koffle opens at six and runs as a family shop. Iced coffees come unsweetened, which is rare here. You should order the Farmers sandwich or the waffle-bread sandwiches. A resident cat sometimes works the floor.

📍 5861 Zobel Roxas St, San Andres Bukid, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1235
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Papakape

Papakape opens on weekends only, in two blocks of hours. You should order the Mocholuya or the Gingercinno. The red bean suman and mango sticky rice both work. The glasshouse setup photographs well.

📍 5641 Ampere St, Palanan, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1235
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The Usual Coffee

The Usual sits on a street corner in Palanan. You should order the sea salt latte with the banana bread. The baristas chat with everyone who comes in. The room runs small, so skip it for groups.

📍 4264 Emilia, Palanan, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1235
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Cafes in Chino Roces Extension and Karrivin Plaza

Panaderya Toyo

Panaderya Toyo runs as a bakery with a queue from opening. You should order the chocolate bicho or the saba bicho. Inipits come out from noon onward. They open Wednesday to Saturday until two.

📍 2316 Chino Roces Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1232
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Three Squares Cafe + Bar

Three Squares works inside a design store at The Alley. You browse furniture while you wait for your order. Order the strawberry matcha or the salted toffee latte. Doors close at seven every day.

📍 Unit C-11, 2nd Flr Building C, The Alley at Karrivin Plaza, Chino Roces Ave Extension, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1232
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MAJIKASA CAFE

Majikasa sits at the end of an alley with a Studio Ghibli feel. Free wifi and plenty of seating support long stays. You should order the Chocolate Cinnamon Toast. Come before lunch to get a socket.

📍 2100 Chino Roces Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1232
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Flo All Day Drinking

Flo opens at eight and runs coffee into cocktails. You can order food from Hungry Homies next door. The bartenders will build a custom mocktail if you ask. The coffee machine shuts off at ten.

📍 2233 Chino Roces Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1233
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Cafe 1911

Cafe 1911 keeps a sunny room with al fresco seats. You should order the cinnamon roll with a sea salt latte. The Kori Kohi comes with a full glass of milk. The owner runs the counter personally.

📍 1911 Capt. M. Reyes, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1233
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Meraki Café and Restaurant

Meraki rents its space for private events and bridal showers. A photo booth and a claw machine sit inside. You should order the coffee over the milk tea. Doors run from eleven in the morning until eleven at night.

📍 2079 Capt. M. Reyes, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1230
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Lakbay Lasa

Lakbay Lasa converts a corner home into a Bangkal neighborhood cafe. You should order the baby back ribs, the kansi soup, or the Sea Salt Tibuok latte. Wifi, sockets, and cold aircon cover work sessions. A mini function hall handles small gatherings.

📍 1888 Capt. M. Reyes, Bangkal, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1233
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Cafes in Rockwell, Guadalupe and Estrella

Budhaus Cafe by Skincarebud

Budhaus opens at seven and runs until two in the morning. Fast wifi, plenty of sockets, and a clean restroom cover long sessions. You should order the oat salt simple or the ube cake. A sungka board sits out for anyone who wants it.

📍 Lel Building, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1200
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Wildflour Restaurant Rockwell

Wildflour opens at seven and runs separate breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. You can cross-order between them if you ask. The pastries and decaf coffee both stand out. Prices sit high and the quality follows.

📍 Ground Floor, 8 Rockwell Center, Plaza Dr, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1210
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Cafes in Circuit Makati

Black Canyon Coffee

Black Canyon serves Thai food alongside its coffee menu. You should order the pad thai or the tom yum. A separate lounge area holds couches and low tables. The room sits at the far end of Ayala Malls Circuit.

📍 Ground Floor, Ayala Malls Circuit, Circuit Lane, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1207
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Wiltlover Cafe Makati

The Circuit branch of Wiltlover keeps the Taylor Swift theme. Pets come inside without fuss. You should order the vanilla sea salt latte with the lasagna. The room handles small birthday events.

📍 Level 2, Ayala Malls Circuit, Hippodromo St, Makati City, Metro Manila, 1207
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Makati rewards the walker over the driver. One village can fill a whole afternoon on foot. The baristas learn your order faster than you expect. The city turns softer once you step off the main avenues. Let the neighborhood set your pace.

Pick a village and give it a morning. Check the closing days before you travel. Bring cash for the smaller counters. Ask the roasters what they pulled that week. Your next regular order waits somewhere on this list.

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