For the rest of the world, Christmas is over a month away. In the Philippines, however, it's already well underway, and diners are seeing it on menus.
Kubo Coffee Roasters, for one, released a holiday menu, available from Nov. 8 onwards. The Taguig-based micro-roastery leans into the festive nostalgia with Filipino-inspired lattes, elevated comfort food, and more.
The seasonal lineup includes the Simbang Gabi Flight, a trio of lattes inspired by beloved Filipino Christmas treats: Puto Bumbong Latte, Bibingka Latte, and Taho Latte. Whether it's the rice cake or sweet drink, their menu promises traditional, comforting flavors with every sip. For those who prefer their coffee with an extra kick, the Boozy KCR Latte also makes an appearance.
If you prefer something more fruit-forward instead of coffee, they also have Pineapple Sunrise and Mango Sunset.
The food selection is also geared towards the festive season. Cheese Pimiento Dip and Baked Macaroni bring familiar party-table favorites to the menu, while the Croque Madame gets a holiday upgrade with Christmas ham cured in-house.
For dessert, there's the Molten Hot Chocolate Cookie with Vanilla Ice Cream. made with dark chocolate ganache and 65% dark chocolate from local chocolate brand Theo & Philo. It's a decadent treat that counts as a Christmas present to yourself.
Beyond the seasonal offerings, Kubo Coffee Roasters has built their identity around celebrating Philippine coffee. Named after the halfway house where coffee farmers rest during harvest season, the hospitality-first micro-roastery highlights in-house-roasted Philippine specialty beans.
Located at The Shoppes at Park in McKinley West, Kubo offers Wi-Fi and charging sockets, making it a convenient spot for studying, working, or simply enjoying a slow coffee break.
A few house rules apply: outside food and drinks are not permitted, and the indoor area is pet-free. Leashed pets wearing diapers are welcome outdoors, but must remain on the floor. Both indoor and outdoor areas are strictly smoke- and vape-free.
For more information and updates, follow Kubo Coffee Roasters on Instagram.
Location: Upper Ground Floor, The Shoppes at Park, McKinley W Blvd, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, 1635 Metro Manila, Philippines
