Coffee connects us in so many ways – to each other, to our senses, and to the earth that supports the coffee trees. – Rohan Marley
It is not unknown to us that we, Filipinos, especially Cebuanos are really fond of drinking coffee. Who wouldn’t be? Life begins with coffee😉. So here are the top 3 cafes that I can recommend for you to visit when you are craving for one.

CAFE NAMOO

Cafe Namoo, which labels itself as a dessert cafe and bistro, is more for lounging around or hanging out with family and friends. Instead of tables and chairs, the cafe has sections separated by wooden partitions. Each square section is closed off on three sides and curtained on the remaining open side. Cushions are provided and guests, who have to sit on the wooden floor, can use them as back props or pillows if they want to lie down.  There’s a low table where you can put your food and drinks. There are sections with a top tier, like bunk beds. The top areas are accessible through wooden stairways. You can bring post-it notes, write inspirational words on them and paste them on the walls.

• Operating Hours: 10AM – 1AM, daily
• Menu: Coffee, Frappes, Shakes, Desserts, Meals
• Known for: Sticky notes
• Contact number/s: 032 5052121 / 032 4121201
• Branch:
  – 3/F North Gate Center, Banilad, Cebu City (right across Gaisano Country Mall, beside UC Banilad building)
  – City Time Square, Mandaue City (across Parkmall)

 

Cafe Talk Library

For a bookworm and a coffee addict, this place will surely be a haven for you. Cafe Talk Library offers a great mix of coffee, books, board games, a place for catching-up and basically chill and relax. It’s a great place to catch up, giggle, study, read or just do nothing.  Cafe Talk Library has been popular to students, workers and friends. Inside the cafe, there are big teddy bears and a small library where you can borrow and read books (just return them to their shelf), there is also a bar where they take your order and make your drink. The place is actually cute because there were small rooms and doubledeckers too. Wifi’s all over the place with your personal TV or monitor. You can also try it outside, if you feel like breathing fresh air.

• Menu: Coffee, Frappes, Shakes, Desserts
• Known for: Library theme with books free to read, Option for movie watching
• Contact number/s: 032 4104541
• Branch & Operating Hours:
  – Capitol Site, N. Escario Street, Cebu City (near Capitol Building / AXA): 9AM – 1AM, daily
  – G/F Gaisano Country Mall, Banilad, Cebu City: 10AM – 10PM, daily
  – Pueblo Verde, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City: 10AM – 12MN, daily

 

Degree 9 Coffee

If you are looking for a place that is quiet and you want to find your peace, then this place is perfect for you. It’s actually a nice place to chill with family and friends because the place is big enough and spacious. Degree 9 Coffee is a perfect place for the sweet tooth and coffee lovers. One wall is white-tiled up to the ceiling where sleek white tables and red chairs are lined up, then a bricked wall at one corner with comfy white seats and  green decors, wooden dividers at the middle aisle with black seats, ideal for seating two guests. There are also chairs outside if you want to chill there.

• Operating Hours: 9AM – 1:30AM, daily
• Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee, Beverages
• Best Seller: Coffee
• Contact number/s: 032 5127263
• Branch:
  – G/F GAGFA Tower, F. Cabahug St., Kasambagan, Mandaue City (near Sykes)
  – Norkis Building, A.S. Fortuna, Mandaue City (beside J Centre Mall)