We love our home-grown coffee, and apparently, so does the rest of the world!
At the recently concluded Coffee Fest held at IFEMA Madrid in Madrid, Spain last Feb. 15 to 17, 2025, four Philippine coffee shops were hailed among others as part of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops inaugural list for 2025. This new award-giving body aims to find the best and finest specialty coffee shops around the world.
These coffee shops are El Union in San Juan, La Union, YardstickCoffee in Makati, Single Origin with different branches around Metro Manila, and Crema & Cream Coffee Roasters in Quezon City.
The inaugural list was announced on Feb. 18, 2025 (local time). With the Philippines included in the list, it further cements the country’s position of being able to compete in the growing global coffee industry.
Yardstick Coffee – 18th Place
Yardstick has been proudly operating since 2013 and is one of the coffee shops that began our current coffee culture. Known for its minimalist designs, seasonal coffee blends, and diverse range of single-origin coffee and espresso blends, Yardstick is a choice you can’t go wrong with.
Follow them on Instagram and Facebook, and check out their online store.
Locations: Legazpi Village, MOA Square, Podium (via The Daily Cut), Rockwell (via Maisonette), Salcedo Village (via Cartel), SM Aura, Otaku Room BGC, and Opus Mall.
El Unión Coffee – 61st Place
A must-try for those visiting the surf town of San Juan, La Union, El Unión Coffee is a charming spot to hit up when you’re in need of a caffeine fix. Their coffee menu is crafted with specialty-grade coffee beans, so you can expect a burst of flavor in each cup. They also serve sandwiches and desserts if you’re feeling peckish.
Check out their website and Instagram page for more details!
Locations: (Main Branch) Urbiztondo Highway, San Juan, La Union; (Del Union Branch): 3rd Floor, Fully Booked, B6 Bonifacio High Street, Taguig, Metro Manila; (El Union Baguio Branch): 15 Outlook Drive, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 8 AM to 6 PM (daily except Wednesdays)
Single Origin – 83rd Place
Single Origin boasts “coffee crafted with passion.” With their locations in MOA Square, Rockwell, Vertis North, Opus Mall, Molito, and BGC, the café offers a variety of international beans, brewed in different ways so you can enjoy your cup of joe in any way you want. They also offer an all-day dining menu with craft cocktails and comfort food.
Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated!
Locations: MOA Square, Rockwell, Vertis North, Opus Mall, Molito, and BGC
Opening Hours: 7 AM to 12 MN, Daily
Crema & Cream Coffee Roasters – 86th Place
Backed by science, passion, and dedication, Crema & Cream Coffee Roasters aims to deliver only the best quality beans in every cup. This coffee shop sorts their coffee beans into four different categories: Essentials, Eccentric, Exquisite, and Exclusive, everyone has the option to choose what their coffee’s base flavor is — and in whatever brewing method they enjoy.
Check out their website, Facebook, and Instagram for more!
Location: 116B Timog Ave. corner 11th Jamboree Brgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon City, Philippines
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Daily
