Half of the coffee drinkers like to have their cup of joe in absolute silence and perhaps alone, while the other half of the caffeine-loving population is probably reading this article, looking for their next destination for delicious brews and enjoyable activities, too!
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So if you’re up for some live music and performances, quiz nights or viewing parties, or maybe even a tour around a museum, check out this list of cafes in and around the metro that offer more than just coffee, but fun things to do, too!
Butterboy
Butterboy is not only famous for their perfectly-baked, delicious, and affordable laminated pastries, they’re also known for hosting the metro’s very first Drag Brunch as well as Drag Meryenda (they call it MeryenDrag)! Slots to these events sell out fast, and that’s because people truly love munching on Butterboy’s croissants and other delights while watching amazing Drag Queens perform!
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81 Basa Street 1105 Quezon City
Food for the Gays
A neighborhood cafe that’s become a safe space for thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals, Food For The Gays is practically family for most of their regulars. And what do families like to do together? Watch movies (LGBTQ+ films, of course!), have quiz nights, and watch stunning Drag Queens perform live and up close!
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58 13th Ave, Cubao, Quezon City
Palpitate Coffee – mutliple branches
Ever wanted to be your own barista? Now’s your chance because Palpitate Coffee offers Academy sessions to help you learn about the basics of coffee culture as well as coffee making! Some of their branches host movie nights, too. But if you’re up for some adrenaline rush, their Rizal branch is located beside the Drift Motor Speedway!
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Cafe Dionysus – Antipolo
Art and coffee is a duo that just makes sense, so if you’re craving a museum date and a long drive, you might want to visit the newly-opened Cafe Dionysus just within the area of Pinto Art Museum!
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Pintô Art Museum, 1 Sierra Madre St, Grand Heights S, San Roque, Antipolo
Crescent Moon Cafe and Studio – Antipolo
Ready to get down and dirty? Crescent Moon Cafe and Studio is one of the most-loved spots in Antipolo, not only for its beautiful interiors and surroundings but also because they offer pottery workshops that you can enjoy with friends and family!
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Sapang Buho Rd, Brgy Dalig, Antipolo
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Jess and Pat’s
Picture a Friday night with your friends–you’re all looking for a chill time, with good music and good food, and most of all, laidback vibes. Where do you go? Jess and Pat’s, of course! They’re a well-known cafe that frequently hosts gigs and open mics to promote local artists and Filipino music!
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2/F 63 Maginhawa Street, UP Village 1101 Quezon City
Kommon Kind
If you think that a thrift store, a coffee shop, and a photo studio can’t exist all under the same roof well think again! This cafe in Cavite is the first of its kind, offering delicious coffee creations, stylish hand-me-downs, and a place where you and your loved ones can have photos taken!
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121 Zulueta St San Roque, Cavite
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