AESTHETIC FINDS: COFFEE SHOPS IN BAGUIO CITY
People love visiting coffee shops to drink different flavors of coffee or various beverages and foods and find the aesthetic ambiance that will catch their attention. People or specifically “coffee lovers,” often visit coffee shops just to study, hang out with family and friends, and just by themselves or call it “I can buy myself coffee” day to relax. In the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City, everywhere you see the most famous sceneries and tourist spots, such as parks, museums, restaurants, and of course, coffee shops. Here are several well-known coffee shops where visitors and residents return because of the high quality of the coffee and the attractive ambiance. (Don’t forget to take your Instagramable pics!)
Foam Coffee — Foam Coffee is located on Shuntug Street, Baguio City (across the municipality town). They are known for their minimalist environment; the interior design gives an air of splendor and coziness. Since this cafe is student-friendly, they are open around the clock, so most students go there to study. They can also nap anytime they become tired of reviewing for their test week. The food and drinks are similar to Korean cuisine, which is top-notch and outstanding.
Seollem Cafe — Seollem is located at 74 Del Nacia Apartments, Camp 7, Baguio City. They are well-known for their authentic Korean restaurant/café. Because of the inside and external design, you can sense the K-drama surroundings in this coffee shop. According to the owner of Seollem, the coffee shop was inspired by the K-dramas “Itaewon Class” and “Crash Landing On You.” Bring your date as though you’re going on a date with Park Seo Jeon, Kim Seon-ho, or Hyun Bin Oppa, and start your K-drama at Seollem Cafe!
Cafe by the Ruins — Cafe by the Ruins is located at Shuntug Street, Baguio City (same as Foam Coffee). Visitors and residents of Baguio City regularly return to enjoy their favorite restaurant breakfast since it is among the greatest and top-notch in the city. You should try the delicacies that most Filipinos love, such as Tapa, Longanisa, Bangus, and more together with your coffee by your side.
Hot Cat — Meow! I mean, hello! Do you want to find a place to have coffee and pastry beside you and a nearby bookstore? Hot Cat Cafe is all you need to go. Hot Cat is at Yangco Road, Baguio City, near Mt. Cloud Bookshop, Brent International School, and Pink Sisters church. It is more of an outside cafe shop because most tables are outside the coffee shop. You must go inside to order or take out the drinks and food. But unfortunately, there are no cats in this coffee shop since you’re wondering about the cafe’s name.
Patch Cafe — Patch Cafe is located at Bloomfield Hotel, Leonard Wood Road. Baguio City (near at SM Bagiuo). They have a lot on the menu to try on. They have exquisite and delicious sweet pastries, especially their cookies and cakes. The coffee is splendid and delightful for everybody who does not try Patch Cafe. The ambiance is cozy, and the design is colorful and vibrant for people to come inside with a smile when seeing many colors and patterns inside the coffee shop.
Cafe Leche — The newest cafe, Cafe Leche, is located at Upper Session, Baguio City, near Saint Louis Univeristy (Gate 4). Cafe Leche has a unique interior design in that most materials are made of wood with different designs. It is perfect for studying or working since it is a University nearby. And to release stress from studying, you must try Cafe Leche to catch up with friends and talk about your happenings in life.
Marauder’s Brew Cafe — it is the first ever Harry Potter theme cafe in Baguio City. This coffee shop is located at Kisad Road, Baguio City. If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter series plus points and a coffee lover, you should try this coffee shop similar to Hogwarts. This coffee shop is mostly youth-friendly since it has board games to try and a mini library inside the cafe.
