12 Best Cebu Cafes for Specialty Coffee, Desserts, Brunch & More!
To say that Cebu is a food capital is an understatement. Besides lechon and native delicacies, Cebu is home to a number of interesting cafes and coffee shops for your next gastronomic adventure.
From the homegrown coffee shops that brew the best coffee to local cafes that serve mouth-watering meals and desserts, here’s our list of the best cafes in Cebu we recommend as Cebuano locals. Happy cafe-hopping!
Best homegrown coffee shops and cafes in Cebu
1. Good Cup Coffee Co
Lighten up your day with a cup of coffee at the Good Cup Coffee Co. This local Cebu cafe near Velez College is truly an expert at brewing specialty coffee that satisfies every coffee lover.
If you want to practice your inner coffee connoisseur at home, buy their freshly roasted beans, particularly their best-selling Brazil Cerrado.
🌟 Our personal pick: We’re huge fans of their signature cold white, which we always stock up, especially during the holiday season.
Address: Door 3, Diez Building, F. Ramos Street, Cebu City, Cebu
Website: goodcup.ph
Facebook: Good Cup Coffee Co.
Instagram: @thegoodcupcoffeeco
2. Abaca Baking Co
Need a good cup of coffee before going to work? Or want to take a break from the daily hustle and bustle? Abaca Baking Co can get you a good coffee fix to let you power through the day.
Abaca Baking Co is a locally grown chain of coffee shops in Cebu that serves good quality coffee and delightful pastries. It’s easy to find an Abaca cafe because it has branches in main business hubs and shopping malls in Cebu.
🌟 Our personal pick: We specifically love their cheese Danish paired with hot latte.
*Read more Abaca Baking Co reviews on Tripadvisor.
Address: Metro Cebu (Branches: Crossroads, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Cybergate, Paseo Arcenas, Baseline, Ayala Cebu & Rustans, TGU Tower, Filinvest Zone, SM City & Seaside; Mahi Center Mactan)
Website: theabacagroup.com
Facebook: Abaca Baking Company
Instagram: @abacabakingco
3. Bo’s Coffee
Before coffee shops started popping up in Cebu, there’s already Bo’s Coffee. One of the oldest homegrown coffee shops in Cebu, it has been serving daily doses of coffee since 1996. This local cafe also offers tasty cheesecakes.
You can easily find Bo’s Coffee in many parts of Cebu, especially in malls, business districts, and tourist areas. In fact, they have over a hundred branches all over the Philippines.
🌟 Our personal pick: We like their dulce de leche cheesecake paired with a cup of hot cappuccino or Americano.
*Read more Bo’s Coffee reviews on Tripadvisor.
Address: Metro Cebu (Branches: Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, IT Park, and many more. Check their store locator.)
Website: boscoffee.com
Facebook: Bo’s Coffee
Instagram: @boscoffee
4. Tightrope Coffee
One of the more popular cafes in Cebu, Tightrope Coffee is known for its industrial interior with an open coffee bar serving third-wave specialty coffee. The cafe also offers some hearty meals like torikatsu and beef tapa as well as pastries like French toast, croissants, and waffles.
Even though their menu is on the pricier side, it is still worth visiting once in a while if you’re looking for a cafe in Cebu that lets you chill while sipping a cup of good-quality coffee.
🌟 Our personal pick: Our favorite is definitely their iced Spanish latte.
*Read more Tightrope Coffee reviews on Tripadvisor.
Mabolo Branch: M. L. Quezon Avenue, F. Cabahug St, Cebu City, Cebu
Velez Branch: 101-102 Velez Medical Arts Bldg., V. Ranudo St., Cogon Ramos, Cebu City, Cebu
One Paseo Branch: One Paseo, Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City, Cebu
Facebook: Tightrope Coffee
Instagram: @tightropecoffee
5. Dragonfly Cafe
One of the relatively new Cebu cafes, Dragonfly Cafe serves a variety of unique coffee creations and desserts. Some of their interesting drinks include their misugaru latte and mango lassi.
The cafe’s white minimalist ambiance allows you to get in the groove for creativity and productivity, which is why many patrons come here to study, work, or simply chill out.
🌟 Our personal pick: We keep coming back for their hot cafe latte and ube halaya cake.
Address: Ground Floor, Bonifacio District, F. Cabahug Street, Cebu City, Cebu
Facebook: Dragonfly Café Cebu
Instagram: @dragonflycebu
6. Happy Coffee
Living up to its name, Happy Coffee truly makes every coffee lover “happy” with their specialty brews, including their signature Vienna Latte, Dirty Coffee, and the new Espresso Fizz. Non-coffee drinkers can still enjoy non-espresso drinks, such as matcha, choco, and refreshing teas.
Happy Coffee has two branches in Cebu City – the main branch in Kasambagan, serving hearty brunch meals, pastries, and drinks, and a small corner on the 3rd floor of Metro Ayala Cebu (near the Ladies Section), serving light snacks and drinks.
🌟 Our personal pick: Our favorite of all is their iced Spanish Latte, which has a well-balanced sweetness and bitterness, enough to give us the needed kick for the day.
Kasambagan Branch: Pres. Magsaysay Street, Cebu City, Cebu
Ayala Center Cebu Branch: 3rd Floor, Metro Ayala, Cebu City, Cebu
Facebook: Happy Coffee
Instagram: @happycoffeecebu
Best Cebu cafes for brunch and more!
7. Sparrow Cafe Culture
Sparrow Cafe Culture offers an incredible cafe culture with its unique array of culinary offerings and IG-worthy interior. If you’re the experimental kind, you can try the Sparrow Coffee Specials like the Black Orange, which is an espresso ristretto with freshly squeezed orange juice.
As it is one of the newly opened cafes in Cebu, expect to queue during peak hours like lunchtime. The overall cafe experience is worth lining up for, anyway!
🌟 Our personal pick: For coffee, we like their Two Faced Latte. For meals, we always order their Gruyere Baked Chicken, Sukiyaki Bowl, Bacon Shiitake Omelette, and Pork Kawaii Stew.
Address: GF, Skyrise 3B Building, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City, Cebu
Facebook: Sparrow Cafe Culture
Instagram: @ sparrowcafeculture
8. Kermit’s Cebu
Originating from Bantayan Island, Kermit’s Cebu is known for their delicious cakes with a variety of flavors including mango, ube, berry, and salted caramel. Their brazo de mercedes is also a must-try. You should pair these sweet treats with coffee, of course!
This famous Bantayan pastry shop now has branches in the capital city of Cebu. Here, you can sample not only their signature cakes but also some local delights like Kermit’s burger and their take on the classic Visayan dish humba, which are all our favorites.
🌟 Our personal pick: We always order their humba for the main dish, and black coffee with brazo de mercedes for desserts.
*Read more Kermit’s Cebu reviews on Tripadvisor.
Bantayan Branch: B. Rodrigues Street, Bantayan Island, Cebu
Cebu City Branch: Bonifacio District, Faustina Center, F. Cabahug Street, Cebu City, Cebu
Banawa Branch: The Excelsior – 168 R. Duterte St., Banawa, Cebu City, Cebu
Facebook: Kermit’s Cebu
Instagram: @kermits2000
9. Anthony’s Cafe
Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in Cebu City, Anthony’s Cafe serves coffee, desserts, and meals. Since it’s a little bit hidden away from the busy streets, you can surely enjoy your food and coffee in peace.
We went there after our badminton game to try their croissants, but we were delighted to find out that they also have brunch options which are relatively cheaper compared to other cafes in Cebu.
🌟 Our personal pick: We keep buying their Big Breakfast and hot latte.
Mabolo Branch: BKY Building, Pres. Quezon Street, Brgy. Mabolo, Cebu City, Cebu
Guadalupe Branch: Andres Abellana St., Corner CG Briones, Cebu City, Cebu
Facebook: Anthony’s Cafe
Instagram: @anthonys.pastrycafe
10. Drip and Draft
A meeting of two worlds, Drip and Draft serves good coffee and… you guessed it, draft beer! It is a cozy place to start your day with coffee, then topping it off with beer. Or vice versa, whichever you prefer.
Aside from coffee and beer, this Cebu cafe also serves pasta, desserts, and meals. Their premium bacon is a must-try! The cafe also has a small function room if you’re looking for a place to conduct small meetings or get some privacy.
🌟 Our personal pick: D&D House Bacon and hot latte.
*Read more Drip and Draft reviews on Tripadvisor.
Address: Streetscape, Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City, Cebu
Facebook: Drip and Draft
Instagram: @dripanddraft
11. Sip Cafe
Sip Cafe prides itself as Cebu’s first lifestyle cafe where you can shop and dine in an aesthetically pleasing space. While this is not the case for all its branches, we’d say that overall, this IG-worthy cafe is a must-visit not only for its ambiance, but also for its great food.
In fact, it serves classic Filipino meals such as housemade beef tapa and garlic bangus, and different kinds of milk tea.
🌟 Our personal pick: We keep coming back for their parma rosa and garlic parmesan chicken paired with iced or hot cafe latte.
Address: Vibo Place, N Escario St., Cebu City, Cebu
Facebook: Sip Café
Instagram: @sipcafe_ph
12. The Daily Grind (TGD)
Another hidden coffee shop in Cebu, The Daily Grind or TDG Cafe serves a good set of meal options, and of course, coffee!
🌟 Our personal pick: We recommend that you try their signature iced cafe latte. We were pleasantly surprised that it was creamy with the right amount of sweetness that does not overpower the coffee itself.
*Read more The Daily Grind reviews on Tripadvisor.
Address: Metro Cebu (Branches: TDG Cebu in Pres. Roxas St., Kasambagan; Elinor by TDG in Mandaue)
Facebook: The Daily Grind
Instagram: @tdgcafe
So, which of these coffee shops and cafes in Cebu will you visit next? If you’ve already tried all these Cebu cafes, you may want to hit up these Busay cafes as you explore the top Cebu tourist spots.
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