Quezon City or also known as the ‘City of Stars’ is by far the most populated city in the Philippines, and is home to a lot of education, research, and technology institutions, as well as major broadcasting networks. It may not be the country’s capital, but several millions of people reside in this city, with about 2.9 million residents because of its large land area. And given its large population, it’s no surprise that you can find many must-try and delectable restaurants and cafes in the metropolitan area in this very city.
Now speaking of cafes, don’t you just love the feeling of visiting a cafe that doesn’t only serve great-tasting coffees, desserts, and food, but also one that is just aesthetically pleasing all-in-one? Well, if you’re on the lookout for new cafes to visit with your family, friends, or significant other, you may want to head down to these cafes all located in ‘Kyusi.’
1. High Grounds Cafe
If you pass by Tomas Morato or live nearby, you have to try High Grounds Cafe! It is situated near Tomas Morato in QC where several other restaurants reside. High Grounds Cafe doesn’t only offer mouth watering foods to taste, but they also have a place for gamers. Yup, you could say that this place is half cafe, half gaming place because you can dine and surf! So you simply get the best of both worlds — play your favorite online games while you enjoy your favorites from their menu.
They serve a wide variety of dishes, drinks, coffees, and desserts that you can enjoy. Oh and did we mention that they’re servings fit the price? It has a nice ambiance where you can work with your laptop or just hangout with friends. The servers here are also very accommodating. Overall, the food and ambiance will just make you want to come back here!
Location: 67 Scout Rallos St, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening hours: Everyday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out
2. Cafe Guilt
Scout areas in Quezon City are rocking it because you can totally find gems in these areas. For foodies out there looking for another cafe to visit, you may want to try Cafe Guilt that’s located in Sct. Castor in QC. It’s got a cozy vibe combined with rich greenery that’s perfect for some chill afternoon with your family or some tita moment with your friends.
They have a good selection of foods to choose from: pasta, salads, rice meals, burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, and more. If you’re into eating breakfast meals even in the afternoon or evening, they also serve all-day breakfast here. So that’s a plus! For the drinks, they offer various healthy smoothies, cold pressed organic juices, hot and cold coffees, shakes, and many other drinks that will just leave you feeling undecided of what to order because you pretty much want to taste them all. If you are in the area, do drop by Cafe Guilt!
Location: 35 Sct. Castor St, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening hours: Everyday from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out, delivery
3. Kandle Cafe
Kandle Cafe has a warm and vibrant ambiance that’s ideal for people who are just looking for a place around QC to hangout and chill with either family or friends. You can tell that the whole place, from the exterior to the interior, was designed to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere to all of the customers because of the colorful lights and sightful wood floorings and greenery.
They offer a good selection of coffees, drinks, cakes and pastries that can bring comfort to your taste buds. You can also enjoy some of their appetizing dishes such as pasta, burgers, and more! If you’re fond of tagging your furbaby along with you when you go to different cafes, you’ll be happy to know that Kandle Cafe is pet-friendly as they have a spacious al fresco area that’s very much conducive for pets. Ain’t that a bonus and a reason to visit this place?
Location: 113 Mother Ignacia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening hours: (This applies to the QC Branch)
Monday – Thursday, 10:AM – 11:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM – 12 midnight
Saturday – Sunday, 7:00 AM to 12 midnight
Available for: Dine-in, take-out
4. Palpitate Coffee
Get your day pumped up with Palpitate Coffee, a new cafe in Batasan Hills that started in 2021. Hence its name, Palpitate Coffee serves some of the must-try coffees that will get your heart raising and energy kicking at just the right amount. It has a sleek and modern minimalist design as well as a quiet space that’s definitely IG-worthy and perfect if you want to work or have some chill or intimate time with friends.
As for their drinks, you can simply choose between iced, hot, or bottled coffee — whichever your preference is. You can also grab a quick bite and order their delectable baked goods that extremely complements their coffee selections.
Location: 123-115 Sinagtala St, Batasan Hills, Quezon City
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Sunday, 12 noon – 8:45 PM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out, delivery
5. Wadough’s
Wadough’s is located in the very popular “Eat Street” in Quezon City which is Maginhawa Street. If you love a good touch of sugar rush to your system and satisfy your sweet tooth, you should give this cafe a try because they serve special signature cakes, cheesecakes, and cupcakes that’s just honestly so good — nothing more. They also offer all-day breakfast, sandwiches, juices, milkshakes, and of course, coffees (both coffee based and non-caffeine). In addition, Wadough’s also caters to celebrations, making them a great option if you want some specialty cakes or customized cakes to fit the occasion — may it a birthday, anniversary, graduation, and more.
Location: 154 Maginhawa, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening hours: Everyday from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out, delivery
6. Coffee Project
When it comes to good coffee, food, cakes, and pastries, not to mention, fine interior aesthetics — Coffee Project is unquestionably a viable candidate for that. They’ve got a lot of branches around Metro Manila, and you’d be ecstatic to know that they do have a branch in QC, located in Wil Tower at Eugenio Lopez Drive.
You won’t get bored looking in every direction of this cafe because your eyes will be entertained with floral embellishments, witty and motivational taglines and quotes, along with the combination of white and warm toned lights that will just get you all cozied up and relaxed. The whole place is just so Instagrammable! Coffee Project serves hot and cold coffee selections, frappes, cakes, salads, pasta, breakfast meals, sandwiches, and other pastries that you may want to try on your visit there.
Location: 32 Eugenio Lopez Dr, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening hours: Everyday from 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out
7. Chapter Coffee and Roastery Cafe
Another one in this list that’s located in Maginhawa is Chapter Coffee and Roastery Cafe. They are known for their specialty coffee that’s crafted only with the freshest coffee beans. So if you’re a coffee lover or enthusiast, you’ll absolutely want to come and visit this place for some good cup of coffee to start or even add some life to a dull day that needs more energy.
For some extra fun to your taste buds and bellies, Chapter Coffee also serves desserts and pastries, all-day breakfast, pasta, sandwiches, main dishes, and salads that you can munch on while you take a break in this modern minimalist cafe.
Location: 143 Maginhawa, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon
Opening hours: Everyday from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out, delivery
8. The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery
The Fat Seed Cafe is certainly making a good impression on people with its crafty and colorful murals and sleek, finesse industrial interior that’s quite eye-catching. With the word ‘roastery’ you can probably guess that this place serves good coffee — and you’re not wrong with that. They offer a good array of coffee lineups such as espresso, latte, cold brew, and more that you can enjoy drinking no matter what the weather is.
Of course, to go with that, The Fat Seed also serves a palatable list of appetizers, main dishes, chicken wings, salads and sandwiches, burgers, smoothies, and milkshakes. For breakfast lovers, they have a few on their all-day breakfast menu that you may like.
Location: U.P. Town Center, G/F Phase 2, Ayala Malls, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening hours: Everyday from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out, delivery
9. Corner Cafe + Deli
Corner Cafe + Deli is a Korean style cafe in QC that’s located in Sto. Domingo Avenue, which opened in November of 2021. It has a refreshing vibe because of its bright interiors, making the place look very inviting to people. You can tell that both the exterior and interior of this place was well-thought out because it was designed to create a warm, welcoming, and cozy atmosphere for people to just hangout and relax — ideally what a cafe should feel like, right?
What’s more is that on top of the clean aesthetics of Corner Cafe, they serve Korean style sandwiches that you might just want to try. If you’re into Kdramas, you would know what egg drop sandwiches are. And yes, they do serve them there! For other options to order, they also offer iced shaken teas, croissants, espresso based, non-coffee and ice blended beverages, pastries, pasta, deli sandwiches, as well as all-day breakfast.
Location: 123 Sto. Domingo Ave, Quezon City
Opening hours: Everyday from 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out, delivery
10. Lōla Cafe (Tomas Morato)
Imagine your well-loved Filipino family recipes amplified and brought out to be shared to more people — that’s basically what Lōla Cafe exudes. So when you’re craving for some good Filipino food, you have to try Lōla Cafe because they serve fusion Filipino cuisine that will leave you loving our very own local dishes even more.
They offer a scrumptious menu for many people to enjoy no matter what the occasion or even on an ordinary day, and this includes: main dishes, desserts, cakes, rice bowls, salads, coffees, and juices. If you’re up for some wine and dine, they also serve various cocktails, wines, and beers. This home-turned-restaurant and cafe vibe surely sends out a warm and calm atmosphere.
Location: 99 Scout Lozano St, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening hours: Everyday from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Available for: Dine-in, take-out
Quezon City surely is a contender when it comes to giving amazing gastronomical experiences to foodies like you and me. But the question is: which one of these cafes are you going to try and visit next?
