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The thing with Starbucks is that the architecture never disappoints. The baffled ceiling is beautifully done.Starbucks ...
29/08/2026

The thing with Starbucks is that the architecture never disappoints. The baffled ceiling is beautifully done.

Starbucks F. Torres
Location: Davao Convention Center Compound, F. Torres St., Poblacion, Davao City (fronting Lander's)
What to get: Seasonal Drinks
Stickers: Yes, Campaign Dependent
Passport Stamp: No
Merch: Yes

If you are looking for a place to tambay far from downtown, this outdoor coffee shop is perfect for a chill night. This ...
28/08/2026

If you are looking for a place to tambay far from downtown, this outdoor coffee shop is perfect for a chill night. This cafe features a coffee cup as a counter, similar from their first branch at the Diversion Road, very kitschy but will get your attention.

I like their sweet dessert coffee here.

BeanXpress Maa
Location: Riverview Rd., Maa, Davao City
What to get: Originals
Stickers: No
Passport Stamp: No
Merch: Yes, Free ref magnet

Hygge (hoogah) is one of those coffee shops where you get more than what you pay for. Their meals are so affordable, tha...
27/08/2026

Hygge (hoogah) is one of those coffee shops where you get more than what you pay for. Their meals are so affordable, that your 150 is enough for a meal and there's still a change. The meals aren't bad either, they're actually good for its price. The coffee is also ok, they have good calibration, and the espresso is pulled the way i like it.

My favorite drink here is the Peach Tea Boba, it's the very first drink I've had since they opened in Jacinto. The Sweet Potato Latte is like an ube latte but with some funk to it. The Piña Colada is a refreshing take on espresso, a pineapple soda with espresso.

The cookies are also very affordable, but they are on the sweeter side.

Their interior is a very minimalist scandi style but with a contemporary edge. The grey lime wash painted walls are consistent with their older branches, especially the first one. They are open 24/7 except during school breaks, they allow studying and working, and charging is free.

Hygge is one of those student friendly coffee shops that is not expensive yet it's giving quality.

Hygge Coffee Juna
Location: GF 8Espacio Bldg., Juna Ave., Juna Subd. Matina, Davao City (beside Lispher Inn)
What to get: Specialty Drinks Menu, Soda Coffee Menu, Peach Tea Boba
Stickers: Yes, Free
Passport Stamp: No
Merch: Yes, free on promo

This cafe near Roxas Ave. allows you to study or work. They even have nooks where you can be alone or be with someone on...
20/08/2026

This cafe near Roxas Ave. allows you to study or work. They even have nooks where you can be alone or be with someone one on one.

The cafe is on the 5th floor, giving you a view of Roxas Ave, and Quezon Blvd.

The coffee during my visit was under extracted, but the prices of their food menu are very affordable, very student friendly. If you are planning to study or do some work, and you prefer to do it in cafes, you may add this one to your list.

10,000 Reasons Cafe
Location: 5F Vitalab Bldg., Quezon Blvd., Poblacion, Davao City (fronting Roxas Ave.)
What to get:
Stickers: No
Stamp: No
Merch: No

Who would have thought that one of the best coffee shops up north is a home cafe? Tala is a gem in Tigatto where you get...
18/08/2026

Who would have thought that one of the best coffee shops up north is a home cafe? Tala is a gem in Tigatto where you get both good coffee and matcha. I had their Dirty Hojicha and it was really good! The mixture of both the coffee and the hojicha is such an explosion of flavors.

Tala also hosts different events, such as workshops, book launches, and many more -- just check their social media always for any announcement.

Tala Cafe
Location: Tigatto Rd., Buhangin, Davao City (near Dear Joe Frontera)
What to get: Dirty Hojicha
Stickers: Yes, Free
Stamp: No
Merch: Yes

First time ordering pour-over from Paramount and it did not disappoint, the coffee was not bitter, not over extracted, j...
17/08/2026

First time ordering pour-over from Paramount and it did not disappoint, the coffee was not bitter, not over extracted, just the way i like it. Also the pasta was good!

Paramount Coffee Star Hotel - Main
Location: Star Hotel Lobby, Mabini St., Poblacion, Davao City (beside Davao City High)
What to get: pour over
Stickers: no
Stamp: no
Merch: yes

I just got the news that this coffee shop in Garcia Heights closed in February, and I was completely devastated because...
16/08/2026

I just got the news that this coffee shop in Garcia Heights closed in February, and I was completely devastated because they are one of the few cafes where you can pull an all nighter and be able to enjoy a good coffee. Sadly, they were too underrated, too hidden, and too gatekept. This is one of the reasons I'm against gatekeeping cafes, it doesn't do anything good to the business, instead it's pulling down small businesses. Gatekeeping is just pure selfishness.

AFAIK, they are still available for delivery. But finding a coffee shop that's open in the wee hours that serves good coffee is hard.

Sipscape Cafe
Location: Circumferential Rd., Garcia Heights, Poblacion, Davao City (location closed, available for delivery)
What to get:
Stickers: no
Stamp: no
Merch: no

I finally got the chance to visit this cafe in Dumoy, they're quite far from the city center so you really had to be int...
15/08/2026

I finally got the chance to visit this cafe in Dumoy, they're quite far from the city center so you really had to be intentional when you want to visit them. Good thing I had an errand nearby, so i was able to pay them a visit.

Outside, the cafe has an industrial look because of its currogated steel walls that look like a shipping container. But inside, it's different, it has a modern farmhouse aesthetic, with rustic style wood furnishings and spindle chairs. The interior is actually beautiful.

I had Matcha Fog, I think it was their version of London Fog, but in Matcha, and it was ok. I was planning to order other stuff, like coffee and matcha pudding, but during my visit, qr pay was not working properly, so i had to limit my order based on my very limited cash. But I hope to come back and try those soon.

Indahouse Cafe
Location: McArthur Highway, Brgy. Dumoy, Talomo, Davao City
What to get: Matcha
Stickers: Yes, Free
Stamp: No
Merch: No

Beholden is known for their nature vibe back at their Mangroves location, now they have become accessible by having a ne...
08/08/2026

Beholden is known for their nature vibe back at their Mangroves location, now they have become accessible by having a new branch in downtown Davao. This new branch though offers a different approach as it is positioned to be a third wave coffee shop.

The space has a nice aesthetic that is industrial, but with a crafty edge to it. Their bee branding doesn't just end at the logo but in the interior design itself, especially the hexagonal elements on the ceiling and the wall accent that is derivative of a bee hive. The space is quite nice and really cozy.

The style of ordering coffee here is different, you can choose the beans that you want for your espresso, each has a different flavor profile. During my visit the choices were Mt. Apo beans, one from an international source that I don't remember, and beans that are pour-over grade that is a grape co-ferment.

First I had Beholden XO, a signature drink, sadly it was very acrid, the extraction wasn't done properly -- i can barely taste the espresso plus the intense astringent after taste was undesirable. Then I was curious about their co-fermented beans from Quimbo, Colombia, so i ordered a pour-over. The coffee was a Tang grape juice in my mouth, but it was too bitter for my liking, the beans were ground using the same grinder for their espresso, which was calibrated for the espresso, i bet that is one of the reasons why the coffee was overly bitter, aside from the extraction itself. But I hope they will improve more as they are still new, and I like their concept. They just need to train their barista more and be immersed with the specialty coffee community, especially the brewing community.

Beholden Coffee Experience
Location: GF Cope Building 1, C. M. Recto St. Poblacion, Davao City (at the back of 7 Eleven Marco Polo)
What to get:
Stickers: Yes, Free
Stamp: No
Merch: No

This matcha shop is located inside an Architect's Design Studio, the studio behind many known cafes in the city, such as...
04/08/2026

This matcha shop is located inside an Architect's Design Studio, the studio behind many known cafes in the city, such as , .dvo , .phl , .ph , and food places like . The matcha shop has this gen z aesthetic that is dimly lit, and utilizes lighting as a mood setting. The space has a retro vibe that is reminiscent of the late mid century modern aesthetic 1960s-1970s.

Outside there are Plia Foldable chairs, which have been a cafe staple post pandemic, designed by Giancarlo Pirreti in 1967. A P376 Pendant Lamp, designed in 1963 by Joergen Kastholm & Preben Juhl Fabricius, is tucked in a nook near the bar. The Design studio and the matcha shop is partitioned by a thick brown opaque Full Height Curtain that sets the boundary between the two spaces, but also feels like they are non restrictive and fluid. Next door is a photobooth, and at the back are more seats. The shop is quite romantic because of its dimly lit environment.

The matcha is good, i had the level 2 because i want my matcha robust. The umami is literally bursting in my mouth with its grassy facet, then finishes a little astringent.

Mandatory Matcha
Location: BAD Practice Design Studio, 2F Legazpi Suites, Legazpi St. Fronting Rizal St., Poblacion, Davao City.
What to get: Level 2
Stickers: Unsure
Stamp: No
Merch: No

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