While some of us got into brewing at home during the pandemic, we can’t deny that ambiance influences how much we love getting our coffees. You might have been to these go-to cafes pre-pandemic, but these aesthetic coffee shops are definitely worth visiting again.
Check out these 4 local coffee spots in Cebu where you can get your fix:
Tightrope
View this post on Instagram“Good coffee, good place,” as the owner, Gabe Pepito, would describe it.
Tightrope is considered the city’s most aesthetically pleasing standalone cafe. The coffee shop has since raked in acclaim for its specialty coffees and an all-day menu. They take pride in their minimalist aesthetic, large space for coffee lovers, and event experience. They also offer a variety of caffeinated drinks, non-coffee drinks, breakfast meals, pasta, side dishes, desserts, and main courses for lunch and dinner.
You can visit any of their coffee shop branches at M. L. Quezon Avenue, F. Cabahug St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, open from 9 AM to 6 PM, or at Velez Medical Arts Building, with store hours of 8 AM to 8 PM.
3rd Wave
View this post on InstagramThird Wave Coffee serves high-quality coffee. Its coffee beans are lightly roasted and then carefully brewed to give it a distinct flavor.
This café serves espresso, cold brew, non-coffee drinks, various snacks, and salads. Third Wave Coffee also sells coffee packs for manual brewing, twin cups, combo snacks, merchandise, and coffee art packages.
Coffee is available at either of their two locations: on the Mezzanine floor of the Car Bar on Acacia St., Gorordo Avenue, or in Kasambangan, Cebu. You can expect a very industrialized aesthetic with brick and concrete materials, as well as coffee and earthy tones.
This café serves one of the best coffees in Cebu City and supports a variety of organizations and movements, making it unique. Third Wave Coffee has an amazing ambiance, good food, and high-quality coffee. This is a must-see, and you should not pass up what this underrated café has to offer.
Good Cup
View this post on InstagramWho said the perfect blend doesn’t exist? With coffee as good as their advocacy, Good Cup is hailed as Cebuanos’ favorite from Sunstar’s Best of Cebu 2020. They offer a wide range of coffee selections, from brewed bottled coffee to top-quality raw coffee beans.
You can drop by and get your coffee fixed any time from 9 AM to 5 PM at F. Ramos St., Cebu City.
Commonly Uncommon
View this post on InstagramThe Commonly Uncommon coffee shop is located at Crossroads Mall in Cebu City. They offer a variety of caffeinated drinks, cold brew, non-coffee, main dishes, pasta, bread, and tea.
This coffee business, operated by a coffee lover, delivers high-quality coffee drinks and a variety of foods that are sure to please. The inside of the coffee shop has an industrial design style, similar to an unfinished structure, with steel, wood, and concrete, with everything in black and white tones. They’re open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Mondays to Sundays.