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With the way the third wave coffee scene in Metro Manila is growing, the term “coffee lover” is transcending beyond someone who just loves caffeine; there’s a deeper understanding of what coffee has to offer, what beans are used and where they’re from, and that’s what makes it so unique.
But there’s one specialty coffee shop in Quezon City that not only appreciates what coffee is, but also for what it’s for.
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Out of a budding desire to explore surf and coffee arose the pursuit of Coffee & Protein, a concept geared to be the intersection for both taste and function of coffee. Going back to its purpose, they pay close attention to the roast while highlighting the nutrition their menu offers.
Much like the philosophy of the store, the design aspires to be the same – every part of its urban bar-inspired interiors serves a purpose. Whatever is there was built with a specific use in mind.
Fun fact: Most items in the shop have names. For example, their coffee grinder is called Pio the Grinder, while their tip jar is named Samuel.
The conception of the store was born way before it was built; owners and siblings Carlos and Carmela Benipayo agreed to open a business before the latter left her office job and moved to La Union, learning how to surf and working as a barista at El Union Coffee. The two fused their passion for coffee and nutrition, and the rest was history.
With Carlos building the recipes – of which nutrition is prioritized just as much as taste – and Carmela bringing on her expertise in coffee roasting, the addition of Joe (of Taco Joe’s, Secret Burger, and Get Greens) as a partner, the trio has managed to build a community that welcomes everyone who enters their doors. The back of the bar is always full of laughter, chat with a barista for a few minutes and the next thing you’ll know, you’ll be part of the C&P family.
Fun fact: Are you a health buff as well as a coffee lover? Every item on the menu has nutrition facts and can be accessed through the My Fitness Pal app.
True to its name, the selection of coffee products was first in line, but the addition of burgers and protein confectioneries was the best way to introduce high-protein intake. In a nutshell (or a bean, if you will), protein is both convenient on-the-go, but also easy to consume as a meal – but regardless of how you like it, it leads to more productivity, be that for work or for working out (anything as active as surfing)!
With a wide selection of unique, tortilla-wrapped burgers that emphasize the patty and are low in carbs and calories, protein treats such as bites and bars created by their team, and best-selling coffee items such as Cold Brew Tangerine Dream and Cold Brew Macho, you’ll definitely get any job done.
Protein Bars
Made in 8 flavors, their best-sellers being Ube Cream Pie and Chocolate Butterscotch
Protein Bites
Classic Chicken Cheeseburger
Cook Out Beef Cheeseburger
Taco Beef Cheeseburger
Fun fact: You can get a free nitrogen coffee upgrade if you can do 10 push-ups on the spot.
Cold Brew
Their 1L and Small bottle
Black
Clean Black
Latte
Cold Brew Macho
Shaken with whey protein powder, also comes in chocolate, vanilla, caramel, or berry flavor
Tangerine Dream
Cold brew that tastes like mocha with a twist
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3/F The Rock Lifestyle Hub, Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio Heights, Batasan Hills, Quezon City
(0977) 401-2396
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