Evie’s Cafe Crawls

20/08/2025

✨ Craving some good homecooked comfort food around UST? Try La Cocina de Mama in Dapitan St., front of UST, inside Pacific Icon 2 Building.

• Flaming Hot Wings (₱180 / 4 pcs) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy buffalo-style wings served with garlic mayo dip. Extra tender chicken, student meal price!
• Sliced Lasagna with Garlic Bread (₱190) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Uses italian-recipe béchamel with lots of herbs and spices. Pure meat cuts, plus their garlic bread was the perfect texture to pair with the oozing lasagna sauce. It was so good that I finished 2 servings in one afternoon! 🤣
• Lasagna Combo (₱235) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Includes 2 pcs honey garlic chicken + garlic bread + lasagna. This one’s the most sulit!
The sweet chicken pairs heavenly with the savory lasagna 🫶🏻

The name La Cocina de Mama comes from the very heart of its recipe; a mother’s lasagna.
Everything here makes you feel at home; a breather from the fast-paced dining options around the area. With belly-filling servings and welcoming staff.

They also have sockets available, so you can enjoy your meal while studying or working.

If you’re in the U-Belt area and miss the comfort of home, this is definitely worth adding to your food trip list.

La Cocina De Mama
📍Pacific Icon 2, Dapitan St., corner Antonio St. Sampaloc, Manila

20/08/2025

For the ones working at Ortigas, here’s a coffee shop reco for you!

Their Cold Brew Brown Sugar is the best one for me!

• Sockets available for charging
• Parking space

MIOKINS COFFEE
📍Raffles Corporate Center Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Rd, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

17/08/2025

Mapaiba naman sa usual matcha latte order mo sa Zus Coffee
Try their Velvet Cream Matcha Latte or switch up your chocolate fix with the Irish Cream Blend Chocolate Drink, both for only ₱140 👀✨

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

Calling all Rizal peeps!
This cafe in San Mateo is just a 13-minute walk from San Mateo Municipal College and is accessible by jeepney since it’s along the road.

Cocol Coffee and Tea
For as low as ₱105, you can now stay at their cozy cafe and enjoy affordable drinks, work-friendly Wi-Fi, sockets, spacious seating, and alfresco spots perfect for the afternoon.

The well-loved coffee joint from Marikina is finally in San Mateo! Try their new Biscoff Series and Classic Tiramisu Latte, both are really good.

📍 451 General Luna Avenue, San Mateo, Rizal (right next to Patiis Sea Oil, near Angel’s Pizza)

13/08/2025

A coffee shop in Malanday, Marikina?
Yes, and it’s near FEU Roosevelt! Katabi lang ng South Supermarket.

Kōhī Kurabu is a Japanese-inspired industrial cafe; the food offerings is as good as how their interior looks! Trust me on this one.☝️

• Strawberry Lemonade Soda (₱125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s a simple drink but Kohi Korabu delivered ✨ It’s not overloaded with sweet syrup unlike other cafes, just a perfect balance of lemonade and soda.

Tiramisu (₱199) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Made with ladyfingers and I can taste a touch of alcohol in the cream (?) Firm and voluminous texture with a tangy mascarpone flavor. Authentic taste but the serving was a bit small for the price.

Other popular orders include the Biscoff Croffle with Ice Cream scoop on top and the Strawberry Milk made with real strawberries instead of store-bought puree.

• Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM, closed on Sundays
• Plenty of parking nearby
• Work-friendly with plenty of sockets
• Pet-friendly, with a cat lounging out front during my visit 🤣
• Clean restrooms
• Available on Foodpanda for delivery
• Peak hours around 4 PM on weekdays
(This post is not sponsored, nor I am affiliated with the café)

12/08/2025

Right across Quiapo Church, 5&2 Coffeehouse is a peaceful haven amidst the busy streets of Manila. Just a short walk from LRT Recto Station and about 10 minutes from the University Belt, it’s a great spot for students and anyone wanting to slow down and refresh.

✅ Clean and fully equipped restroom
✅ Free Wi-Fi
✅ Plenty of sockets
✅ Lots of seating
✅ Bright natural lighting
✅ Parking nearby

5&2 Coffee House is a Christian-owned café, with its name inspired by the biblical story where Jesus fed the five thousand with five loaves and two fish.

📍 512 Quezon Blvd, Quiapo, Manila

05/08/2025

Kamalig Cafe in Marikina is a Filipino-themed garden café that feels like a nostalgic visit to your Lola’s hardin sa probinsya. From the woven basket-covered ceiling, wooden furniture, trinkets, and even a cozy duyan, every corner is filled with charm. They serve comfort Filipino food with a touch of international cuisine, like their Crispy Pork Kare-Kare, Aglio Olio Bacon Pasta, Pork and Chicken Sisig, Fili Cheesesteak Sandwich, and drinks like the Matcha Torched Mallows and Autumn Mocktail.

📍 Midtown 3, Lot 10, Panapik, Marikina City (along Marcos Highway, beside Burger King)
🕘 Mon–Fri: 10AM–9PM | Sat–Sun: 7AM–9PM
✅ Free Wi-Fi, power outlets, pet-friendly
✅ Parking available
✅ Work/study-friendly
✅ Accepts cash, GCash, bank transfer
✅ Walk-ins allowed | Near Marikina–Pasig LRT Station