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Taft Avenue is a busy street full of students from the surrounding schools from St. Scho to DLSU , and of course CSB.
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With the number of students in the area comes an equal number of restaurants waiting to cater to any and all of these students’ needs. Read on for a list of 10 new Taft cafes and restaurants to visit after school, from burritos to silogs, steaks, and more!
Elsewhere Cafe
The hottest new cafe in Taft, Elsewhere Cafe is the place for studying, chilling, taking pics, and everything in between. We recommend trying the katsu sando, hamburg steak, and katsu curry. For drinks try the matcha Spanish latte, tiramisu latte or taho latte.
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2510 Taft Ave, Taft Ave, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Auro Cafe
First popping up in MOA and BGC, Auro Cafe of the famous chocolates has now opened up a cafe in Taft. We recommend the fried chicken and ube waffle, beef pares made with Auro 100% unsweetened chocolate, and their white chocolate choc au lait.
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Unit 9G/F, One Archer’s Place, 2311 Taft Ave, Malate, 1004 Metro Manila
Masa Bakehouse
A very popular bakery and cafe in La Union, those curious about their vegan donuts need not go all the way up north but instead go to their Taft branch. We recommend ordering their sourdough, butter chicken masala, and shakshouka.
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2444-A Taft Ave, Burgundy Transpacific Place, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Asterisko
Focusing on just coffee, go to Asterisko for a strong dose of caffeine before hitting the books. From local pour overs to classic Spanish lattes, and even ube latte, there’s a lot of variety for a cafe only serving coffee.
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G/F, Taft Ave, EGI Taft Tower, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Cloudscape Study Hub
Offering good food, sockets, wifi, and more, Cloudscape is the perfect place to study for a grueling math test. We recommend trying the vanilla latte, americano, and the green apple Yakult for the coffee drinkers.
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3/F, Taft Ave, D’ Students’ Place, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Stephanie’s Cafe
Green Podium, Taft Ave, One Archer’s Place, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Obscure Cafe
A cozy spot known for its welcoming atmosphere, offering a range of snacks and coffee. Try their signature Flat White or indulge in a Mocha Frappe for a sweet treat. If you’re not much of a coffee drinker then they also have the creamy ube float, oreo float, strawberry lemonade, and more
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2311 Taft Ave, One Archer’s Place, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Mabuhay Tea House
A tea-centric cafe in Malate, offering a fusion of vegan and plant-based dishes with classic teas and coffee. Pair their delicious vegetarian options with a refreshing iced Spanish Latte or a rich Café Mocha. Aside from drinks, Mabuhay Tea House also serves all-day breakfast options and even pizza.
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640 P Ocampo St, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
7even Days Coffee
This modern cafe focuses on simplicity and comfort, perfect for a casual hangout. Try their caramel macchiato or indulge in one of their cold brews for a refreshing kick. If you’re hungry then they also serve silog meals from sisig to tocino, sausage, and more
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2200 Taft Ave (inside Drovski’s Auto Care), Taft Ave, Brgy 709, Manila, Metro Manila
Dreyz Cafe
Havey you ever had sushi in a cafe? Well you can try it now at Dreyz Cafe, spacious cafe offering delightful pastries and excellent coffee. Their strawberry fizz mocktail or Spanish latte are popular choices that perfectly complement their baked goods.
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Leon Guinto St, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
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