{"id":204703,"date":"2024-06-21T10:55:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T02:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=204703"},"modified":"2024-07-01T10:09:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T02:09:20","slug":"lgbtq-friendly-coffee-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/lgbtq-friendly-coffee-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"Espress-yo Self: LGBTQ-Friendly Coffee Shops in Metro Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Come as you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This Pride month\u2014and for the rest of the year, too\u2014we celebrate love and identity in all forms, flavors, and colors! And while the fight for equal rights continues, it’s always a comfort to know that there are places around the city where you can freely express yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searching for more queer spaces? Read<\/strong> Pride of the Metro: 6 Restaurants and LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces in Manila<\/strong><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’re an ally or part of the community, you’ll love these 6 LGBTQ-friendly cafes in Metro Manila where you can find a safe space to be who you are. So if you’re looking for those rainbow flags, queer-coded music, and a welcoming haven for some good coffee\u2014here you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blocleaf Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Malate’s hidden coffee gem, Blocleaf Cafe is a cozy coffee nook that’s also loud and proud about equality for the LGBTQ community. You’ll spot the rainbow flag on their window, and upon entering, you’ll be greeted with queer-coded tunes blasting from the speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But more than offering a safe space, Blocleaf Cafe has also been active in holding queer events and activities where members of the community can meet, collaborate, and celebrate one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get your much-needed quiet time with an order of their Ermita<\/strong> (Cold Brew with Vanila Cold Foam)<\/strong> and the Adriatico (Cookie Butter Latte)<\/strong> for something on the indulgent side. For snacks, they offer savory bites like noodle dishes and sandwiches. Their Grilled Cheese<\/strong> hits the spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>1850 M.H. Del Pilar St, Malate<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Deuces Coffee<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Walking around Legazpi Village in Makati, you can’t miss Deuces Coffee’s pink facade and rainbow flag (which hangs on their window all year round, by the way!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deuces is a safe space to express your individuality, whether you’re a customer or part of their staff. Julie Terrei, one of the cafe’s owners, emphasizes the importance of celebrating Pride, especially in a country that still has ways to go regarding equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come here in your full colors and find a cozy spot to wind down while you enjoy their Iced Spanish Latte<\/strong> with their Original Basque Burnt Cheesecake<\/strong>. They also offer a selection of savory Japanese dishes <\/strong>if you’re feeling extra hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Satisfy your comfort food cravings and coffee needs here at Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery\u2014no matter what time of day. Love your breakfast at night? Get their Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Ube Waffles<\/strong>! Want something indulgent for lunch? Try their TFS Burger<\/strong>. And since it’s Pride month, pair those dishes with LGBT\u2014Lychee, Ginger, Basil tea<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery believes in celebrating individuality and self-expression. For Brenna Tsourous-Dee, one of Fat Seed’s owners, you don’t have to be extravagant with rainbows to support Pride because it’s the genuine, friendly people and good vibes that make a safe space.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Acceptance and love don\u2019t need to be loud. It just needs to be real,” Tsourous-Dee says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Good Sh*t Coffee<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of Poblacion’s best coffee spots, Good Sh*t Coffee will truly make you say “This is some good sh*t!”. What once was a hole-in-the-wall cafe is now a sought-after spot thanks to their delicious brews and delectable pastries. But more than their food and beverages, Good Sh*t is also a safe space for everyone and anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chill and inviting atmosphere along with their awesome baristas make Good Sh*t a second home to many patrons. Try their White Chocolate Mocha<\/strong> and Guava Cheese Roll<\/strong> on your next visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>5872 Enriquez St, Poblacion, Makati<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Commune<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Commune is more than just a coffee shop that spotlights Philippine coffee, it’s also a safe space that fosters a strong sense of community\u2014and that means, everyone is welcome! Come here if you’re searching for a quiet space that’s still buzzing with calm energy and try their Grilled Cheese<\/strong>, Kimchi Fried Rice,<\/strong> and Iced Teddy (18-hour cold brew)<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>36 Polaris cor Durban St, Poblacion<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Maiora Bistro<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you’re around the university areas in Katipunan, you might want to drop by Maiora Bistro\u2014a spot owned by a lesbian couple. This cozy and safe space offers Asian Bowls such as Bibimbap, Chicken Sisig Wings, <\/strong>and Nasi Goreng<\/strong>. Indulge in their Hazelnut Macchiato<\/strong> and Strawberry Espresso <\/strong>for a caffeine fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The owners want their LGBTQ patrons to know, “You have a safe space and community with us here in Maiora.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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L2 Wisco Compd, Katipunan Ave (in front of Blue Residences), Loyola Heights, Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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