Four Cafés in Metro Manila South for Specialty Coffee and All-Day Brunch

For coffee enthusiasts, going on coffee crawls in search of new roasts and old favorites is as much fun as brewing a good cup of joe on one's own. Spending a whole afternoon in a café that serves good brew, eats, and music was one of those little joys in life that, in hindsight, seemed easy to take for granted pre-pandemic.

Now that we're mandated to stay indoors, we itch to leave the house and reminisce of days when having coffee and brunch with friends was possible. As we wait for the lockdown to lift, we’ve listed down four cafés in Metro Manila South that you and your vaccinated friends can check out in the future! But for now, feel free to live vicariously through these photos.

Exchange Alley Coffee House

If you're daunted by coffee culture, then Exchange Alley Coffee House is right up your, err, alley. You'll find no snobbery here, as this coffee house believes that specialty coffee can appeal to everyone, as long as you meet people in the middle. The name takes inspiration from Exchange Alley, an alleyway in London where coffeehouses had been established as early as the 1600s. True to its word that specialty coffee can be for all, Exchange Alley offers a wide range of coffees perfect for those with diverse preferences and palates.

Location: Unit 3 Molito Lifestyle Extension, Madrigal Avenue, Alabang, Muntinlupa

Bean & Yolk

If you can't choose between your love for coffee and eggs, know that Bean & Yolk makes it possible for you to never have to choose between your two loves ever again. Have them both at this café, which serves coffee and brunch all day long. Pair their rose latte or hot mocha with an order of ricotta pancakes or for something more savory, avocado toast!

Location: Westgate Hub, Alabang, Muntinlupa

Southbank Café + Lounge

Southbank Café + Lounge in Westgate Center is both an independent café and cocktail bar. Again, if you love both caffeine and alcohol, know that you don't have to choose just one when in Southbank. Apart from their well-curated selection of specialty coffees, cocktails and wine, you'll also love their grub, which includes all-day breakfast options, mains, bar chow, and dessert.

Location: Central Plaza, Westgate Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Bungalow Café and Bakery

Bungalow Café and Bakery's ambience is perfect for a casual date, thanks to its homey and airy vibe, rattan and wooden furniture, and potted plants that dot the café. Apart from its cappuccino, mocha, cortado, flat white, and long black coffees, Bungalow likewise offers vegan options like soy, almond, and coconut lattes. They also serve mouthwatering dishes like pistachio pain perdu, strawberry French toast, prawn roll, squid ink seafood pasta, and spicy honey garlic wings for those looking to grab a bite.

Location: Molito Lifestyle Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa